pH Meter/Conductometer

912 Conductometer | 913 pH Meter | 914 pH/Conductometer

Manual
8.912.8001EN / 2014-06-30
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CH-9100 Herisau
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pH Meter/Conductometer
912 Conductometer | 913 pH Meter |
914 pH/Conductometer

Manual

8.912.8001EN / 2014-06-30 fpe

Teachware
Metrohm AG
CH-9100 Herisau
teachware@metrohm.com

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Instrument description ......................................................... 1
1.1.1 Model and sales versions ......................................................... 2
1.1.2 Power supply ........................................................................... 2
1.1.3 Interfaces ................................................................................ 3
1.1.4 Sensors .................................................................................... 3
1.2 Intended use ......................................................................... 3
1.3 About the documentation ................................................... 3
1.3.1 Symbols and conventions ........................................................ 3
1.4 Safety instructions ................................................................ 4
1.4.1 General notes on safety ........................................................... 4
1.4.2 Electrical safety ........................................................................ 5
1.4.3 Flammable solvents and chemicals ........................................... 6
1.4.4 Recycling and disposal ............................................................. 6

2 Overview of the instrument 7

2.1 Instrument connectors ......................................................... 8
2.1.1 912 Conductometer ................................................................ 8
2.1.2 913 pH Meter .......................................................................... 8
2.1.3 914 pH/Conductometer IS ....................................................... 9
2.1.4 914 pH/Conductometer ........................................................... 9
2.2 Application environment ................................................... 10
2.2.1 Laboratory use ....................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Mobile application ................................................................. 11

3 Installation 12
3.1 Unpacking and inspecting the instrument ....................... 12
3.1.1 Packaging .............................................................................. 12
3.1.2 Checks .................................................................................. 12
3.1.3 Scope of application .............................................................. 12
3.2 Power supply ...................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Charging the battery .............................................................. 13
3.2.2 Operation with power supply unit ......................................... 14
3.2.3 Operation via USB connector (PC) .......................................... 15
3.3 Connecting sensors ............................................................ 15
3.4 Connecting a printer .......................................................... 16
3.5 Initial configuration ............................................................ 16
3.5.1 Setting the Language ............................................................. 16
3.5.2 Setting the date and time ...................................................... 17
3.6 Installing updates ............................................................... 19

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4 Operation 21
4.1 Switching the instrument on and off ............................... 21
4.2 Displays ............................................................................... 21
4.3 Status displays .................................................................... 24
4.3.1 Battery status ........................................................................ 24
4.3.2 User rights ............................................................................. 24
4.3.3 Sensor quality for pH electrodes ............................................ 25
4.4 Control keys ........................................................................ 25
4.5 Basic operation ................................................................... 26
4.5.1 Main dialog with two measuring channels ............................. 26
4.5.2 Main dialog with one measuring channel ............................... 27
4.5.3 Operation in the main dialog ................................................. 28
4.5.4 Menu dialog .......................................................................... 29
4.5.5 Editing dialog ........................................................................ 30
4.5.6 Selection dialog ..................................................................... 32
4.6 Menu structures .................................................................. 33
4.6.1 912 Conductometer .............................................................. 34
4.6.2 913 pH Meter ........................................................................ 35
4.6.3 914 pH/Conductometer IS ..................................................... 36
4.6.4 914 pH/Conductometer ......................................................... 37
4.7 Menu dialogs ...................................................................... 38
4.7.1 Parameters pH/U/T and Parameters pH/U/T IS ........................ 38
4.7.2 Parameters Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T ...................................................... 39
4.7.3 Measured values .................................................................... 40
4.7.4 Sensors .................................................................................. 42
4.7.5 Report ................................................................................... 47
4.7.6 Configuration ........................................................................ 48
4.7.7 User ...................................................................................... 49
4.8 pH measurement ................................................................ 50
4.8.1 pH electrode calibration ......................................................... 50
4.8.2 Measurement ........................................................................ 52
4.9 Conductivity measurement ................................................ 53
4.9.1 Determination of the cell constant (calibration) ...................... 53
4.9.2 Measurement ........................................................................ 54
4.10 Outputting reports/measured values ................................ 56
4.10.1 Printing out ........................................................................... 56
4.10.2 PC/LIMS and CSV data transfer .............................................. 56

5 Operation and maintenance 59

5.1 General notes ...................................................................... 59
5.1.1 Care ...................................................................................... 59
5.1.2 Maintenance by Metrohm Service .......................................... 59
5.1.3 Sensor care ............................................................................ 59
5.2 Quality management and qualification with Metrohm . . 60

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6 Troubleshooting 61
6.1 General ................................................................................ 61
6.2 Problems ............................................................................. 62
6.2.1 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 62
6.3 Restarting/resetting the instrument ................................. 64
6.3.1 Instrument reset .................................................................... 64
6.3.2 Resetting the instrument to factory settings ........................... 64
6.4 Messages ............................................................................. 65

7 Appendix 66
7.1 Saved buffer series ............................................................. 66
7.1.1 Metrohm ............................................................................... 67
7.1.2 NIST (according to DIN standard 19266, 2000) ...................... 68
7.1.3 DIN (according to DIN standard 19267, 2012) ....................... 69
7.1.4 Fisher .................................................................................... 70
7.1.5 Mettler Toledo ....................................................................... 71
7.1.6 Merck CertiPUR 20 / Titrisol ................................................... 72
7.1.7 Merck CertiPUR 25 ................................................................ 73
7.1.8 Beckmann ............................................................................. 74
7.1.9 Radiometer ............................................................................ 75
7.1.10 Baker ..................................................................................... 76
7.1.11 Hamilton DURACAL ............................................................... 77
7.1.12 Fluka ..................................................................................... 78

8 Technical specifications 79
8.1 Measuring inputs ................................................................ 79
8.2 Measured value memory ................................................... 80
8.3 TFT display .......................................................................... 80
8.4 Interfaces ............................................................................. 80
8.5 Power supply ...................................................................... 80
8.6 Charging time ..................................................................... 81
8.7 Runtime with battery ......................................................... 81
8.8 Housing specification ......................................................... 82
8.9 Safety specification ............................................................ 82
8.10 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................ 82
8.11 Ambient temperature ......................................................... 83
8.12 Reference conditions .......................................................... 83
8.13 Dimensions/material ........................................................... 83

9 Warranty (guarantee) 84

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10 Accessories 86
Glossary 88
Index 89

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Table of figures
Figure 1 pH Meter/Conductometer - front ...................................................... 7
Figure 2 912 Conductometer - connectors ...................................................... 8
Figure 3 913 pH Meter - connectors ............................................................... 8
Figure 4 914 pH/Conductometer (digital) - connectors .................................... 9
Figure 5 914 pH/Conductometer (analog) - connectors ................................... 9
Figure 6 pH Meter/Conductometer in a laboratory setup ............................... 10
Figure 7 pH Meter/Conductometer for mobile application ............................. 11
Figure 8 USB Y cable ..................................................................................... 16
Figure 9 View - main dialog .......................................................................... 22
Figure 10 View - menu dialog ......................................................................... 22
Figure 11 View - editing dialog ....................................................................... 23
Figure 12 View - selection dialog .................................................................... 23
Figure 13 Operation - main dialog, two-channel ............................................. 27
Figure 14 Operation - main dialog, one-channel ............................................. 28
Figure 15 Operation - menu dialog ................................................................. 30
Figure 16 Operation - editing dialog ............................................................... 31
Figure 17 Operation - selection dialog ............................................................. 32
Figure 18 Example of a message ..................................................................... 65

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1 Introduction
This manual gives you a comprehensive overview of the installation, func-
tion and operation of pH Meter/Conductometer instruments.

NOTE

You can request application descriptions in the form of

Application Notes and Application Bulletins from your
Metrohm representative or download them from
http://www.metrohm.com.

1.1 Instrument description

pH Meter/Conductometer instruments are designed for use both out-
doors and indoors as well as for stationary use in the laboratory.
The instruments come in four basic versions, which differ in their design
with regard to different measuring channels and respective functions.
912 Conductometer With a measuring channel for measuring the conductivity, the TDS and
the salinity.

913 pH Meter With an analog and a digital measuring channel each for measuring the
pH value, the potential and the temperature.

914 pH/Conductome- With a digital measuring channel for measuring the pH value, the poten-
ter IS tial and the temperature and a measuring channel for measuring the con-
ductivity, the TDS, the salinity and the temperature.

914 pH/Conductome- With an analog measuring channel for measuring the pH value, the poten-
ter tial and the temperature and a measuring channel for measuring the con-
ductivity, the TDS, the salinity and the temperature.

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1.1.1 Model and sales versions

pH Meter/Conductometer instruments are available in the following
versions:

Table 1 Model versions

2.912.0010 912 Conductometer Instrument with standard
accessories

2.912.0110 912 Conductometer Mobile version with acces-

sories case

2.912.0210 912 Conductometer Laboratory version with

instrument base console

2.913.0010 913 pH Meter (digital/analog) Instrument with standard

accessories

2.913.0110 913 pH Meter (digital/analog) Mobile version with acces-

sories case

2.913.0210 913 pH Meter (digital/analog) Laboratory version with

instrument base console

2.914.0010 914 pH/Conductometer (pH digital) Instrument with standard

accessories

2.914.0020 914 pH/Conductometer (pH analog) Instrument with standard

accessories

2.914.0110 914 pH/Conductometer (pH digital) Mobile version with acces-

sories case

2.914.0120 914 pH/Conductometer (pH analog) Mobile version with acces-

sories case

2.914.0210 914 pH/Conductometer (pH digital) Laboratory version with

instrument base console

2.914.0220 914 pH/Conductometer (pH analog) Laboratory version with

instrument base console

NOTE

The accessories for a given instrument version can be created as a PDF

list on the Internet at http://partslists.metrohm.com.

1.1.2 Power supply

The instrument is powered either by a built-in battery or, in stationary use,
via a power supply unit.

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1.1.3 Interfaces
You can connect a printer or establish a connection with a PC for data
transfer (PC/LIMS report and CSV format) using the USB interface.

1.1.4 Sensors
Metrohm offers various sensors for specific measurements.

NOTE

For more information on the theoretical background, please refer to the

Metrohm monograph Electrodes in Potentiometry.

1.2 Intended use

This instrument is suitable for measuring in chemicals and flammable sam-
ples. Usage of the pH Meter/Conductometer therefore requires the user to
have basic knowledge and experience in handling toxic and caustic sub-
stances. Knowledge with respect to the application of the fire prevention
measures prescribed for laboratories is also mandatory.

1.3 About the documentation

CAUTION

Please read through this documentation carefully before putting the

instrument into operation. The documentation contains information
and warnings which the user must follow in order to ensure safe opera-
tion of the instrument.

1.3.1 Symbols and conventions

The following symbols and formatting may appear in this documentation:

Cross-reference to figure legend

The first number refers to the figure number, the sec-
ond to the instrument part in the figure.
Instruction step
Carry out these steps in the sequence shown.
Method Dialog text, parameter in the software

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File ▶ New Menu or menu item

[Next] Button or key
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible life-threat-
ening hazard or risk of injury.
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due
to electrical current.
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due
to heat or hot instrument parts.
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible biological
hazard.
CAUTION
This symbol draws attention to possible damage to
instruments or instrument parts.
NOTE
This symbol highlights additional information and
tips.

1.4 Safety instructions

1.4.1 General notes on safety

WARNING

This instrument may only be operated in accordance with the specifica-

tions in this documentation.

This instrument has left the factory in a flawless state in terms of technical
safety. To maintain this state and ensure non-hazardous operation of the
instrument, the following instructions must be observed carefully.

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1.4.2 Electrical safety

The electrical safety when working with the instrument is ensured as part
of the international standard IEC 61010.

WARNING

Only personnel qualified by Metrohm are authorized to carry out service

work on electronic components.

WARNING

Never open the housing of the instrument. The instrument could be

damaged by this. There is also a risk of serious injury if live components
are touched.
There are no parts inside the housing which can be serviced or replaced
by the user.

Supply voltage

WARNING

An incorrect mains voltage can damage the instrument.

Only operate this instrument with a mains voltage specified for it (see
rear panel of the instrument).

Battery / power supply unit

WARNING

Use the power supply unit only for its intended purpose. Inappropriate
use or use of non-approved or incompatible power supply units may
cause fires or explosions and result in the revocation of the license or
warranty.
If you think that the battery or the power supply unit has been dam-
aged, have it checked by a service center. Do not use damaged batter-
ies or power supply units.
Do not charge your instrument during thunderstorms.
Do not use the power supply unit outdoors.

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1.4.3 Flammable solvents and chemicals

WARNING

All relevant safety measures are to be observed when working with

flammable solvents and chemicals.
￭ Set up the instrument in a well-ventilated location (e.g. fume cup-
board).
￭ Keep all sources of flame far from the workplace.
￭ Clean up spilled liquids and solids immediately.
￭ Follow the safety instructions of the chemical manufacturer.

1.4.4 Recycling and disposal

This product is covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC, WEEE – Waste
from Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
The correct disposal of your old equipment will help to prevent negative
effects on the environment and public health.
More details about the disposal of your old equipment can be obtained
from your local authorities, from waste disposal companies or from your
local dealer.

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2 Overview of the instrument

Figure 1 pH Meter/Conductometer - front

1 Connectors / interfaces 2 Sensor holder slot

With a cover cap for the USB interface and For mobile applications, a sensor holder may
the digital interface. be inserted here.

3 Display 4 Keypad
For measured values and menus (see Chap- With a total of eight keys to operate the
ter 4.2, page 21). instrument (see Chapter 4.4, page 25).

5 Eyelet for carrying strap

As accessory for mobile applications.

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2.1 Instrument connectors

2.1.1 912 Conductometer

Figure 2 912 Conductometer - connectors

1 Conductivity measuring cell 2 Type B mini USB connector

Connection socket for conductivity measur- Connection socket for power supply, data
ing cells. transmission and printing.

2.1.2 913 pH Meter

Figure 3 913 pH Meter - connectors

1 pH/mV electrode 2 Temperature sensor / reference

Connection socket for analog pH/mV elec-
trodes.

3 pH/mV electrode 4 Type B mini USB connector

Connection socket for 854 iConnect for Connection socket for power supply, data
connecting iTrodes. transmission and printing.

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2.1.3 914 pH/Conductometer IS

Figure 4 914 pH/Conductometer (digital) - connectors

1 Conductivity measuring cell 2 pH/mV electrode

Connection socket for conductivity measur- Connection socket for 854 iConnect for
ing cells. connecting iTrodes.

3 Type B mini USB connector

Connection socket for power supply, data
transmission and printing.

2.1.4 914 pH/Conductometer

Figure 5 914 pH/Conductometer (analog) - connectors

1 pH/mV electrode 2 Temperature sensor / reference

Connection socket for analog pH/mV elec-
trodes.

3 Conductivity measuring cell 4 Type B mini USB connector

Connection socket for conductivity measur- Connection socket for power supply, data
ing cells. transmission and printing.

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2.2 Application environment

pH Meter/Conductometer instruments have been designed for use in
laboratories and for mobile use indoors or outdoors.
The sturdy design meets the requirements in accordance with IP 67 pro-
tection marking. The instruments are therefore protected against short-
time immersion in water, provided that the respective plugs are plugged in
at the sensor connectors.

2.2.1 Laboratory use

In the laboratory, pH Meter/Conductometer instruments can be placed
in an instrument base console.

Figure 6 pH Meter/Conductometer in a laboratory setup

1 Electrode holder 2 Clamping ring

3 Instrument base console

Consisting of receptacle base and support
rod.

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2.2.2 Mobile application

For mobile application, pH Meter/Conductometer instruments can be
equipped with a carrying strap and one or two slide-in holders for elec-
trodes.

Figure 7 pH Meter/Conductometer for mobile application

1 Electrode holder 2 Eyelet for carrying strap

The holders can be inserted from both sides
(left/right) of the instrument.

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3 Installation

3.1 Unpacking and inspecting the instrument

3.1.1 Packaging
The instrument is supplied in highly protective special packaging together
with the separately packed accessories. Keep this packaging, as only this
ensures safe transportation of the instrument.

3.1.2 Checks
Immediately after receipt, check whether the shipment has arrived com-
plete and without damage by comparing it with the delivery note.

3.1.3 Scope of application

pH Meter/Conductometer instruments have been designed for mobile
application outdoors and/or in the laboratory.

CAUTION

Influence of weather conditions

Damage to instruments as a result of sun irradiation or temperatures
below the freezing point.
When you do not use the instrument, do not expose it to direct sun-
light and to temperatures below 0 °C.

3.2 Power supply

The pH Meter/Conductometer is equipped with a built-in battery and
can thus be used for mobile applications. For stationary use in the labora-
tory, the instrument can be operated with a power supply unit.

NOTE

Battery state of charge

You receive the battery in a partially charged state. However, you may
have to recharge it again before you can use the instrument for the first
time.

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CAUTION

Unauthorized manipulations
The instrument may be damaged as a result of unauthorized manipula-
tions.
￭ Use for charging only the supplied power supply unit (6.2166.100)
or the optional car charger adapter (6.2166.500), which have been
approved as accessories for use with this instrument.
￭ Your instrument's battery cannot be removed.
￭ Do not attempt to remove the battery from the instrument. To
replace the battery, take the instrument to your nearest authorized
Metrohm Service.
￭ Unauthorized replacement of the battery may result in a loss of the
warranty.

NOTE

Function of the control keys

For the installation steps below you need to use the control keys.
These are described in the following Operation chapter (see Chapter
4.4, page 25).

3.2.1 Charging the battery

NOTE

Charging the battery

The battery is charged only when the instrument is switched on.
Please observe the following procedure:

1. First, connect the USB cable to the supplied power supply unit, then
the power supply unit to the socket, and then finally the mini USB
connector of the cable to your instrument.
2. Now switch on the instrument using the key.
3. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the power supply unit
first from the instrument and then from the socket.
or

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If no power socket is available, you can also charge your instrument via
the USB interface of a computer (PC) or a car charger adapter.

NOTE

Charging capacity
The charging process requires a minimum capacity of 500 mAh.
￭ Use a USB hub with external power supply or a suitable USB connec-
tor on the computer (PC).
￭ For mobile charging of the battery, use a car charger adapter from
the Metrohm accessories (6.2166.500).

1. Connect the USB cable first to the computer and then to your instru-
ment.
2. Then switch on the instrument.
3. As soon as the battery is fully charged, disconnect the USB cable first
from the instrument and then from the computer.

NOTE

Battery condition
The battery performance may deteriorate over time. If the operating
times are much shorter than usual, take the instrument to the closest
Metrohm Service to have the battery replaced.

3.2.2 Operation with power supply unit

You can operate the pH Meter/Conductometer with the supplied
power supply unit without restrictions.

CAUTION

Measuring with power supply unit connected

Inappropriate power supply units may influence and interfere with the
measuring signal.
Use only the supplied power supply unit (6.2166.100) for measuring.

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NOTE

Charging the battery with power supply

The battery will not be overcharged if the instrument is used for
extended periods with the power supply unit connected. The instru-
ment is equipped with a charging controller to protect the battery.

3.2.3 Operation via USB connector (PC)

Operation of the instrument with power supply via a USB connector
requires a minimum capacity of 500 mAh (see Chapter 3.2.1, page 13).

3.3 Connecting sensors

Sensors can be connected while the instrument is running.

NOTE

Parameter setting
Please note that if you change the sensor the sensor has to be selected
in the menu dialog Menu ▶ Parameters X ▶ Measuring parame-
ters ▶ Sensor name or a new sensor has to be entered in the sensor
list.

NOTE

iConnect for iTrodes

Sensors from the iTrodes line are only supported by the 854 iCon-
nect series 07 or higher.
The series is indicated by the number 17 in the following serial number
example:
1854001017216

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3.4 Connecting a printer

Printers for report output are connected with the USB Y cable
(6.2151.140).

NOTE

Printer function
The connected printer works only when the
pH Meter/Conductometer is supplied by the power supply unit.

Figure 8 USB Y cable

1 USB type A 2 USB type B mini

Power supply unit connector for power sup- Instrument connector pH Meter/Conduc-
ply. tometer.

3 USB type B
Printer connector.

3.5 Initial configuration

3.5.1 Setting the Language

NOTE

"Language" factory setting

On instruments delivered ex works, English is set in the language set-
tings.

The following languages are available on the instrument:

￭ German
￭ English

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￭ Spanish
￭ French
￭ Portuguese
￭ Chinese

Setting the Language

You can access the menu structures via the Menu item (see Figure 13,
page 27) in the main screen.

1
Select the entry point with the or arrow keys.

2
Use the key to change to the menu structures.

3
Select the Configuration menu structure with the arrow

key and change to the menu structure with the key.

4
Select the Language menu dialog with the arrow key and

change to the selection dialog with the key.

5
Select the required language with the or arrow

keys and confirm with the key.

3.5.2 Setting the date and time

NOTE

"Date/time" factory setting

The date and time values of the manufacturer are set on the instru-
ments ex works.
In case of deep discharge of the battery, the system time will be reset
to the default value.

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Setting the date/time

You can access the menu structures via the Menu item (see Figure 13,
page 27) in the main screen.

1
Select the entry point with the or arrow keys.

2
Use the key to change to the menu structures.

3
Select the Configuration menu structure with the arrow

key and change to the menu structure with the key.

4
Select the Date or the Time menu dialog with the arrow

key and change to the editing dialog with the key.

￭ Date format: YYYY-MM-DD
￭ Time format: hh:mm:ss

Select the required character with the , , , and

arrow keys and confirm each with the key.

6
Confirm the final value with the editing element and the
key.

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3.6 Installing updates

Stay up to date – download the latest versions of the software and pro-
grams to your pH Meter/Conductometer to benefit from new and
expanded functions. The performance of your instrument may also be
improved by software updates.

Downloading the update from the Internet

First, you have to download the data for the instrument update from the
Internet and save it on the computer (PC).

1 Go to http://www.metrohm.com/com/Support/Software.html.

2 Select the instrument in the list box.

3 Select the appropriate software version and save it somewhere on

your computer.

4 Extract the zip file. The two files in the SwUpdates subfolder with
the suffixes *.bin and *.mbin will be used for the installation.

NOTE

Data backup
You are recommended to create a backup of the saved data before the
update.
Use the Print out or Data transfer functions (see Chapter 4.10, page
56).

Installing the update on the instrument

For the actual installation of the update, the instrument has to be con-
nected to the computer (PC) by means of a USB cable (6.2151.110).
The optional USB Y cable (6.2151.140) cannot be used.

1 Connect the USB cable to the computer and then to the instrument.

2 Switch on the instrument.

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NOTE

Switching on the instrument

The USB connection works only when the instrument is on.

The instrument is recognized by the computer (PC) as a removable

drive.

3 Copy the two files with the suffixes *.bin and *.mbin directly into
the root directory of the instrument (removable drive) using a file
manager (e.g. Windows Explorer).

4 Switch off the instrument after the copy process has been completed
and disconnect it from the USB cable.

5 Switch on the instrument again and wait for the installation process.
During start-up, the instrument recognizes the new update files and
installs these automatically.

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4 Operation

4.1 Switching the instrument on and off

Switching on the instrument

Proceed as follows to do this:

1
Press the key.
The instrument is initialized and a system test is performed. This pro-
cess takes some time.
A starting image is displayed during start-up.
Then the main dialog is displayed. Now the instrument is ready.

Switching off the instrument

1
Press the key.
The message 912-129 Shut down appears and the instrument
saves the data and turns off.

4.2 Displays
The pH Meter/Conductometer has a total of four display types contain-
ing specific displays and/or operating functions.
￭ Main dialog
￭ Menu dialog
￭ Editing dialog
￭ Selection dialog

NOTE

Active dialog field

The actively selected dialog field is always displayed with the Metrohm
green contrast color.
In this case, the entry point for the Menu menu structures is selected.

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Main dialog The main dialog (example: both measuring channels displayed) is the nor-
mal status after the instrument has been switched on.

Figure 9 View - main dialog

Menu dialog The menu dialog is used for navigating through the functional structures.
Menu lines with an arrow contain another, deeper structure with further
dialogs.

Figure 10 View - menu dialog

Editing dialog Editing dialogs are used in general for data entry and editing.
Depending on the data type, a different set of possible characters is avail-
able.

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NOTE

Capital letters and special characters

You can insert capital letters and special characters by holding the
key.

Figure 11 View - editing dialog

Selection dialog Selection dialogs offer preset values for selection in corresponding data
fields.

Figure 12 View - selection dialog

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4.3 Status displays

The main dialog displays contain corresponding graphical elements to
show instrument and sensor statuses.

4.3.1 Battery status

The battery status is displayed in five stages with colored graphical ele-
ments.
The battery is full and charging is complete.

The battery is nearly full but still charging.

The battery is charged to 75%.

The battery is charged to 50%.

The battery is charged to 25%.

The battery is empty.

NOTE

Flash icon
The flash icon indicates that the instrument is connected to a power
source for charging.

4.3.2 User rights

The user rights can be set in the Menu under User as Dialog type:
1. Expert
Use of the instrument is unrestricted. All functions are available.
2. Routine
The menu structures Configuration and Sensors are locked.

If the key icon (on top in the main dialog) is displayed, then the user
menu is limited to the functions for Routine users.

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4.3.3 Sensor quality for pH electrodes

The sensor quality is indicated with three colored graphical elements.
The criteria for the display status are set in the calibration parameters (see
Chapter 4.7.4, page 42).
The electrode is in a good range with regard to the limit values set.

The electrode is close to the limit value range.

The limit value range is defined as follows:
￭ Slope limit value with an approximation of 1% to the set limit value.
￭ Limit value pH(0) with an approximation of 0.1 pH to the set limit
value.

The electrode is outside the limit values.

4.4 Control keys

Keypad

Switching the instrument on or off.

￭ To switch on, briefly push the key. The instrument turns on.
￭ To switch off, briefly push the key. A message appears and the instru-
ment turns off.

The CAL key starts the procedure to calibrate a sensor.

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NOTE

Calibration
A sensor can only be calibrated in the corresponding one-channel main
dialog.

The BACK key causes the entry to be accepted and/or the dialog to be
exited.

The OK key confirms a selection or starts a process.

The LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys are used for navigation in the text and
number editor for selecting characters or for toggling between the mea-
suring channel displays in the main dialog.

The UP/DOWN arrow keys are used for navigating the selection bar one
line up or down or for selecting characters in the text editor.

4.5 Basic operation

The following chapters describe the various displays and how to operate
them.

4.5.1 Main dialog with two measuring channels

The view with two measuring channels is displayed after the instrument
start-up.

NOTE

This does not apply for the 912 Conductometer, as this instrument
has only one measuring channel.

NOTE

Temperature display
The temperature displays on the two measuring channels can only be
compared in the same medium.
As a result of temperature sensor and instrument tolerances, the dis-
played values might deviate from each other.

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Figure 13 Operation - main dialog, two-channel

1 Battery state of charge 2 Menu access

(see Chapter 4.3.1, page 24). (see "Accessing the menu structures", page
28).

3 Sensor condition 4 Display measuring channel 1

(see Chapter 4.3.3, page 25).

5 Calibration interval display 6 Display measuring channel 2

Time in days until the next calibration is due.

7 Print/save measured value 8 Date/time display

Button for the functions print, save or
print+save.
Both measured values are printed and/or
saved.

NOTE

The procedure for functions of the main dialog with two measuring
channels is the same as for the main dialog with one measuring chan-
nel:
￭ (see "Accessing the menu structures", page 28).
￭ (see "Toggling from one-channel to two-channel view", page 29).

4.5.2 Main dialog with one measuring channel

The corresponding measuring channel is displayed according to the selec-
tion.
In addition, the display and input fields ID1, ID2 and User are displayed in
the main dialog with one measuring channel.

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Figure 14 Operation - main dialog, one-channel

1 Battery state of charge 2 Menu access

(see Chapter 4.3.1, page 24). (see "Accessing the menu structures", page
28).

3 Sensor condition 4 Measuring channel display

(see Chapter 4.3.3, page 25).

5 Calibration interval display 6 Print/save measured value

Time in days until the next calibration is due. Button for the functions print, save or
print+save.
The measured value with the currently
selected measuring channel is printed and/or
saved.

7 ID1 8 ID2
Input option for sample designation/identifi- Input option for sample designation/identifi-
cation (e.g. name, number, etc.). cation (e.g. batch number, lot number, etc.).

9 User 10 Date/time display

Input option for the user name or display of
the preset value from the User menu dialog
(see Chapter 4.7.7, page 49).

4.5.3 Operation in the main dialog

Accessing the menu structures

You can access the menu structures via the Menu item (14-2) in the main
dialog.

1
Select the entry point with the or arrow keys.

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2
Use the key to change to the menu structures.

Toggling from one-channel to two-channel view

The view can be changed in instruments with two measuring channels.

Three views can be displayed as follows:
￭ Display with both measuring channels.
￭ Display with measuring channel 1 and the data ID1, ID2 and User.
￭ Display with measuring channel 2 and the data ID1, ID2 and User.

You can toggle between the views as needed with the or

arrow keys.

Printing and/or saving measured values

Measured value recording is started with the Print/save measured

value button.

￭ - Printing the measured values.

￭ - Printing and saving the measured values.

￭ - Saving the measured values.

The respective triggering is determined by the settings in the menu:
￭ Menu ▶ Measured values ▶ Values
and
￭ Menu ▶ Measured values ▶ Data
(see Chapter 4.7.3, page 40).

4.5.4 Menu dialog

The further menu structures, editing dialogs and selection dialogs can be
selected in the menu dialog.

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Figure 15 Operation - menu dialog

1 Menu title 2 Menu line selected

The menu title indicates which menu struc- The selected menu line is always displayed in
ture is currently open. the color Metrohm green and in inversed
text.

3 Arrow icon
The arrow icon indicates that there are fur-
ther substructures.

Navigation in the menu structures

You can access the menu structures via the Menu item (14-2) in the main
dialog.

1
Select the desired menu line with the or arrow
keys.

2
Change into the next substructure with the key.

3
Change back to the higher structure with the key.

4.5.5 Editing dialog

The entries can be created and edited again in the editing dialog.

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Figure 16 Operation - editing dialog

1 Menu title 2 Menu line

3 Data field 4 Selectable characters

5 Function elements

The data entry is accepted with the Entry editing element.

The editing dialog is closed without changing the existing data value with
the Cancel editing element.

The entire contents of the data field are deleted and a new data value can
be entered with the Delete all editing element.

The character to the left of the cursor is deleted in the data field with the
Backspace editing element.

The cursor moves one space to the left in the data field with the One
space to the left editing element.

The cursor moves one space to the right in the data field with the One
space to the right editing element.

NOTE

Capital letters / special characters

Capital letters and special characters can be entered by holding the

key on the respective standard character.

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4.5.6 Selection dialog

In selection dialogs, you can select and apply fixed data values.

Figure 17 Operation - selection dialog

1 Menu title 2 Menu line

3 Selectable data values

Changing data values

The data values of the corresponding menu function can be selected, if

required.

1 On the corresponding menu function, open the selection window

with the key.

2
Select the required data value with the or arrow
keys.

3
Apply the data value and exit the selection window with the
key.

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4.6 Menu structures

pH Meter/Conductometer instruments contain different menu struc-
tures depending on the instrument version. These structures are repre-
sented in an overview in the following tables:
￭ 912 Conductometer
(see Chapter 4.6.1, page 34)
￭ 913 pH Meter
(see Chapter 4.6.2, page 35)
￭ 914 pH/Conductometer IS
(see Chapter 4.6.3, page 36)
￭ 914 pH/Conductometer
(see Chapter 4.6.4, page 37)

NOTE

Menu dialogs
The menu dialogs and the corresponding menu lines are described in
more detail in the next chapter (see Chapter 4.7, page 38).

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4.6.1 912 Conductometer

Table 2 912 Conductometer – menu structures
Menu Parameters Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T ￭ Measuring parameters
￭ Calibration param.
(see Chapter 4.7.2, page 39)
Measured values ￭ Values
￭ Data
(see Chapter 4.7.3, page 40)
￭ Criterion
￭ Output date/time
￭ Output headers
￭ Calibration data
Sensors ￭ Sensor list
￭ New sensor
(see Chapter 4.7.4, page 42)
￭ Delete sensor
Report ￭ Report
￭ Line feed
(see Chapter 4.7.5, page 47)
￭ Printer
Configuration ￭ Last decimal place
￭ Date
(see Chapter 4.7.6, page 48)
￭ Time
￭ Power off after
￭ Turn off LCD after
￭ Brightness
￭ Program version
￭ Language
Service/Diagnosis
User ￭ User
￭ Dialog type
(see Chapter 4.7.7, page 49)

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4.6.2 913 pH Meter

Table 3 913 pH Meter – menu structures
Menu Parameters pH/U/T ￭ Measuring parameters
￭ Calibration param.
Parameters pH/U/T IS
(see Chapter 4.7.1, page 38)
Measured values ￭ Values
￭ Data
(see Chapter 4.7.3, page 40)
￭ Criterion
￭ Output date/time
￭ Output headers
￭ Calibration data
Sensors ￭ Sensor list
￭ New sensor
(see Chapter 4.7.4, page 42)
￭ Delete sensor
Report ￭ Report
￭ Line feed
(see Chapter 4.7.5, page 47)
￭ Printer
Configuration ￭ Last decimal place
￭ Date
(see Chapter 4.7.6, page 48)
￭ Time
￭ Power off after
￭ Turn off LCD after
￭ Brightness
￭ Program version
￭ Language
Service/Diagnosis
User ￭ User
￭ Dialog type
(see Chapter 4.7.7, page 49)

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4.6.3 914 pH/Conductometer IS

Table 4 914 pH/Conductometer IS – menu structures
Menu Parameters pH/U/T IS ￭ Measuring parameters
￭ Calibration param.
(see Chapter 4.7.1, page 38)
Parameters Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T ￭ Measuring parameters
￭ Calibration param.
(see Chapter 4.7.2, page 39)
Measured values ￭ Values
￭ Data
(see Chapter 4.7.3, page 40)
￭ Criterion
￭ Output date/time
￭ Output headers
￭ Calibration data
Sensors ￭ Sensor list
￭ New sensor
(see Chapter 4.7.4, page 42)
￭ Delete sensor
Report ￭ Report
￭ Line feed
(see Chapter 4.7.5, page 47)
￭ Printer
Configuration ￭ Last decimal place
￭ Date
(see Chapter 4.7.6, page 48)
￭ Time
￭ Power off after
￭ Turn off LCD after
￭ Brightness
￭ Program version
￭ Language
Service/Diagnosis
User ￭ User
￭ Dialog type
(see Chapter 4.7.7, page 49)

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4.6.4 914 pH/Conductometer

Table 5 914 pH/Conductometer – menu structures
Menu Parameters pH/U/T ￭ Measuring parameters
￭ Calibration param.
(see Chapter 4.7.1, page 38)
Parameters Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T ￭ Measuring parameters
￭ Calibration param.
(see Chapter 4.7.2, page 39)
Measured values ￭ Values
￭ Data
(see Chapter 4.7.3, page 40)
￭ Criterion
￭ Output date/time
￭ Output headers
￭ Calibration data
Sensors ￭ Sensor list
￭ New sensor
(see Chapter 4.7.4, page 42)
￭ Delete sensor
Report ￭ Report
￭ Line feed
(see Chapter 4.7.5, page 47)
￭ Printer
Configuration ￭ Last decimal place
￭ Date
(see Chapter 4.7.6, page 48)
￭ Time
￭ Power off after
￭ Turn off LCD after
￭ Brightness
￭ Program version
￭ Language
Service/Diagnosis
User ￭ User
￭ Dialog type
(see Chapter 4.7.7, page 49)

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4.7 Menu dialogs

4.7.1 Parameters pH/U/T and Parameters pH/U/T IS
The Parameters pH/U/T menu dialog for the parameters Measurement
and Calibration is shown below with the structure and the description.

Measuring parame-
ters ▶ Menu dialog for the Measuring parameters.

Measuring mode Selection dialog for selecting the measuring mode.

￭ pH
The pH value is output.
￭ U
The potential value is output in mV.
￭ T
The temperature is output in °C.

Sensor name Selection dialog for selecting a sensor from the sensor list.
In instruments with iTrodes, this is only a display field.

Order number Display field with the sensor's Order number.

Serial number Display field with the sensor's Serial number.

Temperature Editing dialog for the manual entry of the measuring temperature.
￭ Default value: 25.0 °C / input range: –999.9 - +999.9 °C
Does not apply for instruments with iTrodes.

Delta measure- Selection dialog

ment mV
￭ on: with the input field for the Reference
with default value: 0.0 mV / input range: –1,500.0 - +1,500.0 mV
￭ off: is the default setting

Calibration param. ▶ Menu dialog for the Calibration param..

Temperature Editing dialog for the manual entry of the calibration temperature.
￭ Default value: 25.0 °C / input range: 0.0 - 99.9 °C

Report Selection dialog

￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

Number of buf- Selection dialog for the Number of buffers that are used for calibration.
fers
￭ Default value: 2 / input range: 1 - 5

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Buffer type Selection dialog for selecting the buffer type.

￭ Available buffers and their values (see Chapter 7.1, page 66)
￭ If required, the preset values may be adjusted for the Special buffer type.
Default value: 7 / input range: –19.999 - +19.999

4.7.2 Parameters Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T

The Parameters Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T menu dialog for the parameters Mea-
surement and Calibration is shown below with the structure and the
description.

Measuring parame-
ters ▶ Menu dialog for the Measuring parameters.

Measuring mode Selection dialog for selecting the Measuring mode.

￭ Conductivity K
The conductivity of the sample is output.
￭ TDS
(Total Dissolved Solids)
￭ Salinity
The salinity is output.
￭ ρ
The resistance value is output.
￭ T
The temperature is output.

Sensor name Selection dialog for a sensor from the sensor list.

Order number Display field for the Order number of the selected sensor.

Serial number Display field for the Serial number of the selected sensor.

Temperature Editing dialog for the entry of the measuring temperature.

￭ Default value: 25.0 °C / input range: –999.9 - +999.9 °C

Reference temp. Editing dialog for the entry of the reference temperature of the calibration
standard.
￭ Default value: 25.0 °C / input range: 0 - 99.9 °C

Temp. compens. Editing dialog for the entry of the temperature compensation value.
￭ Default value: 2.07%/°C / input range: 0.00 - 9.99%/°C
￭ DIN

TDS factor Editing dialog for the entry of the factor value for the TDS calculation.
￭ Default value: 0.40 / input range: 0.40 - 1.00 °C

Calibration param. ▶ Menu dialog for the Calibration param..

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Temperature Editing dialog for the manual entry of the calibration temperature.
￭ Default value: 25.0 °C / input range: 0.0 - 99.9 °C

Reference temp. Editing dialog for the entry of the reference temperature of the calibration
standard.
￭ Default value: 25.0 °C / input range: 0.0 - 99.9 °C

Stand. conduct. Editing dialog for the entry of the calibration standard value.
￭ Default value: 12.800 mS/cm / input range: 0.0000 - 2,000.0 mS/cm

Temp. compens. Editing dialog for the entry of the temperature compensation.
￭ Default value: 2.07%/°C / input range: 0.00 - 9.99%/°C

Report Selection dialog

￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

4.7.3 Measured values

The Measured values menu dialog is shown below with the structure
and the description.

Values 1. Selection dialog for viewing and deleting the Values on the instrument.
2. Selection dialog to indicate how the Values are to be saved on the instru-
ment for output.
￭ view
The measured values are shown individually on the display and can be tog-
gled individually with the arrow keys.
In addition, you can navigate in the measured value list as follows using the

key:
– If you push the key briefly, then the last measured value will be dis-
played.
– If you hold the key for longer, then the first measured value will be
displayed.
￭ delete all
All measured values on the instrument will be irreversibly deleted.
￭ delete last
The latest (newest) measured value will be irreversibly deleted.
￭ save as CSV
The currently saved measured values will be saved on the instrument as a
CSV file (see "CSV file", page 57).
￭ save as PC/LIMS
The currently saved measured values will be saved on the instrument as PC/
LIMS file (see "PC/LIMS report", page 57).

Data Selection dialog to indicate whether the Data are to be printed and/or saved.

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￭ print:

￭ save:

￭ print+save:

Criterion Selection dialog to indicate when the Measured values are applied during the
measurement.
￭ immediately
The displayed measured value will be immediately applied.
￭ time-dependent
The measured value will be applied during a Time interval that can be set.
For the PC/LIMS report, the individual measured values are grouped in a data
group.
The interval ends after the Stop time has been achieved.
The parameters are as follows:
– Time interval in seconds
Default value: 4 s / input range: 1 - 999,999 s
– Stop time in seconds
Default value: off / input range: 1 - 999,999 s
￭ when changed
The subsequent measured value will only be applied automatically if the devi-
ation from the previous measured value is greater than the value
delta pH/T/mV/Κ defined here.
– Delta pH
Default value: 0.50 pH / input range: 0.10 - 16.00 pH
– Delta T(pH)
Default value: 0.5 °C / input range: 0.1 - 100.0 °C
– Delta mV
Default value: 30.0 mV / input range: 0.1 - 999.9 mV
– Delta κ
Default value: 0.1 mS/cm / input range: 0.0001 - 10 mS/cm
– Delta T(κ)
Default value: 0.5 °C / input range: 0.1 - 100.0 °C
– Stop time
Default value: off / input range: 1 - 999,999 s
– Primary channel
Selection dialog for selecting the measuring channel that has to fulfill
the change criterion.

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￭ drift-dependent
The measured value will be applied when the value is stable according to the
drift criterion.
The drift thresholds are preset and cannot be changed:
– pH measurement: 0.028 pH/min
– Potential measurement U/mV: 1.875 mV/min
– Temperature measurement T/°C: 0.974 °C/min
For the conductivity, various drift thresholds are stored (depending on the
measuring range):
– 0.005 mS/cm/min up to 16 µS/cm
– 0.5 mS/cm/min between 16 µS/cm and 1 mS/cm
– 10 mS/cm/min for 1 mS/cm and higher
For instruments with two measuring channels, the primary measuring chan-
nel for the fulfillment of the drift criterion has to be selected.
– Primary channel
Selection dialog for selecting the measuring channel that has to fulfill
the drift criterion.
pH/mV or Cond.

Output date/time Selection dialog for selecting whether a time stamp is to be assigned to a mea-
sured value.
￭ on: Measured values contain a time stamp on the report.
￭ off: Measured values do not contain a time stamp on the report.
Default value: off

Output headers Selection dialog for selecting how the headers are output.
￭ once
￭ always: is the default setting
￭ off

Calibration data Selection dialog for selecting whether the main Calibration data is assigned for
the output of the measured values.
￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

4.7.4 Sensors
The Sensors menu dialog is shown below with the structure and the
description.

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NOTE

Extent of the menu dialog

Depending on the instrument version and the sensor type, not all or
only the specific menu lines are available in the instrument's menu dia-
log.
The overview below includes a description of all menu lines.
￭ Menu lines that are available only for pH measurement are marked
with the [pH] icon.
￭ Menu lines that are available only for conductivity are marked with
the [ K ] icon.

NOTE

iTrodes
iTrodes sensors contain own data in the data memory which become
available directly in the sensor data when the sensors are connected to
the instrument.
Some of this data cannot be edited.

Sensor list ▶ An available sensor can be selected in the Sensor list. The individual menu lines
are then also available in accordance with the selected sensor.

Selection Selection dialog for selecting an identified sensor for editing and viewing the
individual data.
￭ k default
￭ metal def.
￭ pH default
￭ temp default
￭ etc.
Additional sensors entered by the user.

Sensor name Editing dialog for changing the sensor name.

Sensor type Display field for the sensor type.

￭ pH electrode
￭ Conductivity
￭ Metal electrode
￭ Temp. sensor
￭ Other sensor...

Order number Editing dialog for the entry/modification of the Order number.

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Only displayed for iTrodes.

Serial number Editing dialog for the entry/modification of the Serial number.
Only displayed for iTrodes.

pH Slope Editing dialog for the entry/modification of the Slope.

￭ Default value: 100.00 / input range: 0.10 - 990.00%

pH pH(0) Editing dialog for the entry/modification of pH(0).

￭ Default value: 7.000 / input range: –99.999 - +99.999

K Cell constant Editing dialog for the entry/modification of the Cell constant.
￭ Default value: 1.00 /cm / input range: 0.001 - 500.0 /cm

Calibration
temp. Display field indicating the temperature in °C from the last calibration.

K Reference temp. Display field indicating the reference temperature in °C.

K Temp. compens. Display field indicating the value for temperature compensation.
￭ Default value: 2.07%/°C / input range: 0.00 - 9.99%/°C

Temp. calibra- Display field indicating the measurement method for temperature measurement
tion of the last calibration.

Calibration date Display field for the last Calibration date.

Calibration time Display field for the last Calibration time.

Calibration Editing dialog for the entry of time in days for the Calibration interval.
interval
￭ Default value: off / input range: 1 - 999 d
￭ off disables the Calibration interval.

Temp. sensor Selection dialog to indicate the temperature sensor type for the respective sen-
sor.
￭ Pt1000: is the default setting
￭ NTC
– R(25°C)
Editing dialog
Default value: 30,000 Ω / input range: 10,000 - 100,000 Ω
– B value
Editing dialog
Default value: 4,100 Κ / input range: 1,000 - 9,999 Κ

pH Slope limit value Selection dialog for selecting whether the limit value is to be applied.

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￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

pH Slope lower limit Editing dialog for the entry of the lower limit value.
￭ Default value: 95.0 / input range: 1.0 - 999.9%

Slope upper Editing dialog for the entry of the upper limit value.
pH limit
￭ Default value: 103.0 / input range: 1.0 - 999.9%

Limit value Selection dialog for selecting whether the limit value is to be applied.
pH pH(0)
￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

pH pH(0) lower limit Editing dialog for the entry of the lower limit value.
￭ Default value: 6.40 / input range: 0.00 - 99.99

pH(0) upper Editing dialog for the entry of the upper limit value.
pH limit
￭ Default value: 8.00 / input range: 0.00 - 99.99

K Limit value c Selection dialog for selecting whether the limit value is to be applied.
￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

K c lower limit Editing dialog for the entry of the lower limit value.
￭ Default value: 0.400 /cm / input range: 0.001 - 500 /cm

K c upper limit Editing dialog for the entry of the upper limit value.
￭ Default value: 0.550 /cm / input range: 0.001 - 500 /cm

New sensor ▶ Menu dialog with the individual menu lines for entering a new sensor.

Sensor type Selection dialog for the sensor type.

￭ pH electrode
￭ Conductivity
￭ Metal electrode
￭ Temp. sensor
￭ Other sensor...

Sensor name Editing dialog for entering the sensor name.

Order number Editing dialog for entering the Order number.

Serial number Editing dialog for entering the Serial number.

pH Slope Editing dialog for the entry/modification of the Slope.

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￭ Default value: 100.00 / input range: 0.10 - 999.99%

pH pH(0) Editing dialog for the entry/modification of pH(0).

K Cell constant Editing dialog for the entry/modification of the Cell constant.
￭ Default value: 1.00 /cm / input range: 0.001 - 500 /cm

Calibration Editing dialog for the entry of time in days for the Calibration interval.
interval
￭ Default value: off / input range: 1 - 999 d
￭ off disables the Calibration interval.

Temp. sensor Selection dialog to indicate the temperature sensor type for the respective sen-
sor.
￭ Pt1000
￭ NTC
– R(25°C)
Editing dialog
Default value: 30,000 Ω / input range: 10,000 - 100,000 Ω
– B value
Editing dialog
Default value: 4,100 Κ / input range: 1,000 - 9,999 Κ

pH Slope limit value Selection dialog for selecting whether the limit value is to be applied.
￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

pH Slope lower limit Editing dialog for the entry of the lower limit value.
￭ Default value: 95.0 / input range: 1.0 - 999.9%

Slope upper Editing dialog for the entry of the upper limit value.
pH limit
￭ Default value: 103.0 / input range: 1.0 - 999.9%

Limit value Selection dialog for selecting whether the limit value is to be applied.
pH pH(0)
￭ on
￭ off: is the default setting

pH pH(0) lower limit Editing dialog for the entry of the lower limit value.
￭ Default value: 6.40 / input range: 0.00 - 99.99

pH(0) upper Editing dialog for the entry of the upper limit value.
pH limit
￭ Default value: 8.00 / input range: 0.00 - 99.99

K Limit value c Selection dialog for selecting whether the limit value is to be applied.
￭ on

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￭ off: is the default setting

K c lower limit Editing dialog for the entry of the lower limit value.
￭ Default value: 0.400 /cm / input range: 0.001 - 500 /cm

K c upper limit Editing dialog for the entry of the upper limit value.
￭ Default value: 0.550 /cm / input range: 0.001 - 500 /cm

Delete sensor Selection dialog for deleting a sensor.

The data will be irreversibly deleted.

4.7.5 Report
The Report menu dialog is shown below with the structure and the
description.

NOTE

Printer
pH Meter/Conductometer instruments support various printer types for
report output. If your printer is not listed, please use the printer
Universal (ESC-POS), which has appropriate setting parameters.

Report Selection dialog for data output in the Report.

￭ Calibration pH
￭ Calibration pH IS
￭ Calibration κ
￭ Sensors
￭ Configuration
￭ Parameters pH
￭ Parameters pH IS
￭ Parameters κ
￭ Meas. values
￭ All reports

Line feed Editing dialog to indicate the lines to be inserted at the end of the report.
￭ Default value: 2 lines / input range: 0 - 99 lines

Printer Selection dialog to indicate the printer for report output.

￭ HP Officejet Pro
Page printer with paper size A4
￭ HP Laserjet Pro
Page printer with paper size A4
￭ Epson (ESC-POS)
Roll printer with paper width 80 mm

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￭ Seiko (ESC-POS)
Roll printer with paper width 110 mm
￭ Citizen ESC-POS)
Roll printer with paper width 80 mm
￭ Custom (ESC-POS)
Roll printer with paper width 60 mm
￭ Universal (ESC-POS)
Universal roll printer with variable settings:
– Paper width
50 - 200 mm
– Print resolution
100 - 600 dpi
– Print type
Line or Matrix

4.7.6 Configuration
The Configuration menu dialog for all instrument settings is shown
below with the structure and the description.

Last decimal place Selection dialog for selecting whether the Last decimal place is displayed for
the pH measured values with three digits at most.
Drift value monitoring is not influenced by this setting.
￭ on: Last decimal place is displayed.
￭ off: Last decimal place is not displayed.

Date Editing dialog for entering the system date.

Date format: YYYY-MM-DD

Time Editing dialog for entering the system time.

Time format: hh:mm:ss

Power off after Editing dialog for entering the time for the function Power off after x
minutes. The instrument shuts down automatically after this time.
This function is disabled while the instrument is charged and during time-depen-
dent recording of measured values with a set time interval.
￭ Default value: 15 / input range: 1 - 60, or
￭ off for continuous operation.

Turn off LCD after Editing dialog for entering the time for the function Turn off LCD after x
minutes. The display turns off after this time and can be turned back on again
with any key other than the key.
￭ Default value: 15 / input range: 1 - 60, or
￭ auto for dimming after 20 seconds and switching off the display after
another 60 seconds.
￭ off for continuous operation.

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Brightness Selection dialog for the display Brightness.

￭ 100 %
￭ 80 %
￭ 60 %
￭ 40 %
￭ 20 %

Program version Display field for the current Program version.

Language Selection dialog for selecting the instrument Language.

￭ Deutsch
￭ English: default factory setting
￭ Español
￭ Français
￭ Português
￭ 中文

Change password Editing dialog for customizing the password for the Expert user rights.
The default setting ex works is Expert.
1. Old password
2. New password
3. Confirm

Service/Diagnosis ▶ Menu dialog with password-protected access for Metrohm Service.

Password Password entry for the Service/Diagnosis menu functions.

4.7.7 User
The User menu dialog for setting user restrictions and user data is shown
below with the description.

User Editing dialog for entering the user name.

The entered value is only displayed in the one-channel main screen.

Dialog type Selection dialog for the Dialog type.

￭ Expert
In the Dialog type Expert, all functions are unlocked.
When changing from Routine to Expert, you have to enter a Password to
unlock the locked menu structure.
￭ Routine
In the Dialog type Routine, the following sections in the menu are disabled:
– Sensors
– Configuration

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4.8 pH measurement
This chapter describes the required steps to carry out a simple pH mea-
surement with calibration. The description is limited to only the indispen-
sable steps and will enable you to carry out first measurements with the
instrument directly.

4.8.1 pH electrode calibration

NOTE

Measuring channel selection

In order to perform the calibration, you have to select the correspond-
ing measuring channel in the main dialog.
You cannot perform a calibration in the two-channel view in the main
dialog.

pH calibration

By default, the calibration parameters are set for calibration with two
Metrohm buffer solutions (see Chapter 4.7.1, page 38). If you would like
to use other buffers, you have to select the corresponding buffer type and
the number of buffer solutions.
If the Report selection dialog is set to on in the Calibration param.
menu dialog, then the calibration data will be output immediately.

1 Starting the calibration with the first buffer solution

￭ Start the calibration with the key.

￭ Rinse the pH electrode with water and immerse it in the first buf-
fer solution and then confirm with the key.
￭ The calibration temperature is measured with the connected tem-
perature sensor and added to the calibration data.
If no temperature sensor is connected, then the temperature has
to be entered manually.
￭ The first buffer solution is measured.

2 Continuing the calibration with second buffer solution

￭ Remove the pH electrode from the first buffer solution and rinse
with water.

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￭ Immerse the pH electrode in the second buffer solution and con-

tinue the calibration procedure with the key.
￭ The second buffer solution is measured.

NOTE

Buffer exchange
If the buffer solution was not exchanged, then the message
912-181 Same buffer will appear.
Exchange the buffer solution and continue the calibration with the

key.

3 Result of the calibration

￭ The result of the calibration is displayed in a diagram.

￭ Finish the calibration with the key.

(The instrument will automatically change to the main dialog after
30 seconds.)

NOTE

Limit values exceeded

If the calibration data is outside the limits defined as calibration
parameters, a corresponding message will be displayed.
You can then accept this calibration data nevertheless with the

key, or you can reject it with the key and use the exist-
ing calibration data.

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4.8.2 Measurement

NOTE

Measured value criteria

You can set the various criteria for defining the measured value deter-
mination as follows (see Chapter 4.7.3, page 40):

1 Selecting the printout criterion

￭ If the measured value found is to be directly printed out as a mea-
sured value report, then you have to set the required printout cri-
terion (see Chapter 4.5.3, page 28).

2 Selecting the measured value criterion

￭ This criterion defines the conditions as to when the measured
value is saved on the instrument and/or printed out.

3 Carrying out the measurement

￭ Rinse the sensor with water and immerse it in the sample.

￭ Select the Print/save measured value button with the

keys.
￭ Trigger printing and/or saving of the measured value with the

key.

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NOTE

Measured value recording

Depending on the settings of the measured value criterion, the
recording of the measured value may take some time. During the
measurement, hold the sensor steady and do not touch the sam-
ple vessel with it.
For measurements that take longer, we recommend using a stand
to secure the sensor in place.
Finishing measurements
After the last measurement, rinse the sensor and follow the stor-
age instructions for the sensor.

4.9 Conductivity measurement

This chapter describes the required steps to carry out a simple conductivity
measurement with calibration. The description is limited to only the indis-
pensable steps and will enable you to carry out first measurements with
the instrument directly.

4.9.1 Determination of the cell constant (calibration)

NOTE

Measuring channel selection

In order to perform the calibration, you have to select the correspond-
ing measuring channel in the main dialog.
You cannot perform a calibration in the two-channel view in the main
dialog.

Determination of the cell constant

The calibration parameters are set to default values (see Chapter 4.7.2,
page 39).
If the Report selection dialog is set to on in the Calibration param.
menu dialog, then the calibration data will be output immediately.

1 Starting the calibration

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￭ Start the calibration with the key.

￭ Rinse the conductivity sensor with water and immerse it in the
first standard solution and then confirm with the key.
￭ The calibration temperature is measured with the connected tem-
perature sensor and added to the calibration data.
If no temperature sensor is connected, then the temperature has
to be entered manually.
￭ Enter the reference temperature for the standard solution.
￭ Enter the conductivity value of the standard solution at the refer-
ence temperature.
￭ Enter the coefficient for the current temperature and the selected
reference temperature for temperature compensation.
￭ Trigger the calibration with the standard solution with the
key.

2 Result of the calibration

￭ The result of the calibration (cell constant) is recorded and stored
for the respective sensor.
￭ Calibration is completed and the instrument will automatically
change back to the main dialog after 30 seconds.

NOTE

Limit values exceeded

If the calibration data is outside the limits defined as calibration
parameters, a corresponding message will be displayed.
You can then accept this calibration data nevertheless with the

key, or you can reject it with the key.

4.9.2 Measurement

NOTE

Measured value criteria

You can set the various criteria for defining the measured value deter-
mination as follows (see Chapter 4.7.3, page 40):

1 Selecting the printout criterion

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￭ If the measured value found is to be directly printed out as a mea-

sured value report, then you have to set the required printout cri-
terion (see Chapter 4.5.3, page 28).

2 Selecting the measured value criterion

￭ This criterion defines the conditions as to when the measured
value is saved on the instrument and/or printed out.

3 Carrying out the measurement

￭ Rinse the sensor with water and immerse it in the sample.

￭ Select the Print/save measured value button with the

keys.
￭ Trigger printing and/or saving of the measured value with the

key.

NOTE

Measured value recording

Depending on the settings of the measured value criterion, the
recording of the measured value may take some time. During the
measurement, hold the sensor steady and do not touch the sam-
ple vessel with it.
For measurements that take longer, we recommend using a stand
to secure the sensor in place.
Finishing measurements
After the last measurement, rinse the sensor and follow the stor-
age instructions for the sensor.

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4.10 Outputting reports/measured values

The pH Meter/Conductometer supports the output of various printouts
and data transfers for displaying the calibration and measured values.

4.10.1 Printing out

The printouts are divided into various groups:
￭ Printing out values directly after generation:
– Calibration data
Calibration data can be printed out if on is selected under:
Menu ▶ Parameters X ▶ Calibration param. ▶ Report
– Measured values
Direct printing of the measured values can be done with the

or buttons.
￭ Printing saved values in the following areas as reports:
– Calibration
– Sensors
– Configuration
– Parameters
– Measured values
Printing of report data can be done via the Report selection dialog
under:
Menu ▶ Report

4.10.2 PC/LIMS and CSV data transfer

NOTE

USB cable
Data transfer to a PC requires a connection via the supplied USB cable
(6.2151.110).
The optional USB Y cable (6.2151.140) cannot be used.

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NOTE

Data output
For a data output, save or print+save has to be set for the recording
of measured values so that this data is saved on the instrument.
Data generation
The measured value data has to be re-generated before any data trans-
fer.

The data on the instrument memory can be saved in two data formats:

PC/LIMS report
Data in PC/LIMS format can be imported into and processed in the
Metrohm program tiBase for evaluation.

CSV file
CSV data can be imported as text data in MS Excel and processed for
evaluation.
The following parameters are required for text conversion:
￭ Data type = separated with a semicolon
￭ Data source = Unicode (UTF-8)
￭ Data format of the rows = standard

Generating/transferring report data

NOTE

USB interface
If the report data is to be generated while the instrument is connected
with the PC, then the connection will be briefly interrupted.
After the report data has been generated, the connection will be auto-
matically established again.

1 Generating report data

You can generate the report data by selecting:
save as PC/LIMS or save as CSV
under Menu ▶ Measured values ▶ Values.

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2 Connecting the instrument to the PC

Connect the instrument to the PC using the supplied USB cable
(6.2151.110).
The instrument is automatically recognized as a removable drive.

3 Transferring report data

The generated files are stored on the instrument as follows and can
be transferred to the PC for evaluation and report generation:
￭ PCLIMS_X.UTF8 is in the directory PCLIMS
￭ MEASREPORT.CSV is in the directory CSV

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5 Operation and maintenance

5.1 General notes

5.1.1 Care
pH Meter/Conductometer instruments require appropriate care. Excess
contamination of the instruments may result in functional disruptions and
a reduction in the service life of the otherwise sturdy mechanics and elec-
tronics.
Spilled chemicals and solvents should be removed immediately. In particu-
lar, the plug connections should be protected from contamination.

CAUTION

Although this is largely prevented by design measures, Metrohm Service

should immediately be notified if aggressive media have found their
way into the instrument.

5.1.2 Maintenance by Metrohm Service

Maintenance of the pH Meter/Conductometer is best carried out as
part of annual service, which is performed by specialist personnel from
Metrohm. A shorter maintenance interval may be necessary if you fre-
quently work with caustic and corrosive chemicals.
Metrohm Service offers every form of technical advice for maintenance
and service of all Metrohm instruments.

5.1.3 Sensor care

Sensors are sensitive and require appropriate handling and care.

NOTE

Sensor leaflet
Handling, care and storage are important factors for the correct and
accurate functioning of sensors.
Therefore, please note the specific information on the respective sensor
leaflets.
You can download the leaflets from the Internet at
http://www.metrohm.com.

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5.2 Quality management and qualification with

Metrohm
Quality management
Metrohm offers you comprehensive support in implementing quality man-
agement measures for instruments and software.

Qualification
Please contact your local Metrohm representative for support in qualifica-
tion of instruments and software. The Installation Qualification (IQ)
and Operational Qualification (OQ) are offered by Metrohm represen-
tatives as a service. They are carried out by trained employees using stan-
dardized qualification documents and in accordance with the currently
applicable requirements of the regulated industry.

Maintenance
The electronic and mechanical functional groups of Metrohm instruments
can and should be checked by specialist personnel from Metrohm as part
of a regular preventive maintenance schedule. Please ask your local
Metrohm representative regarding the precise terms and conditions
involved in concluding a corresponding maintenance agreement.
For detailed information on this topic, please visit www.metrohm.com.

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6 Troubleshooting

6.1 General
If you experience problems during measurements, then you can check the
following aspects to eliminate them:
Application Difficult sample matrices or interfering influences may render accurate
measurements impossible (e.g. insufficient ionic strength, presence of
interfering ions, etc.).
Our Application Bulletins and Application Notes will support you in
choosing the appropriate analysis conditions and configuring the instru-
ment method.

Buffer solutions / The precision of the measurements mainly depends on the correct calibra-
standard solutions tion of the sensors. To do so, you should use clean and fresh buffer or
standard solutions.
A common cause of incorrect calibrations is, for example, the use of an
old pH 10 or pH 12 buffer. The pH value of such buffers may markedly
deviate from the certified pH value of a new buffer as a result of the intro-
duction of CO2 from the air.

Sensors The sensors are the most important component in the entire measuring
system.
For the correct handling of sensors, please read the corresponding leaf-
lets.

Device If the pH Meter/Conductometer might be the cause of a measuring

problem, check all configuration and parameter settings first.
The pH Meter/Conductometer will notify you of problems with respec-
tive messages directly during operation.
You can find an explanation of these messages in the chapter Messages.
(see Chapter 6.4, page 65)

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6.2 Problems
The following list describes some general problems that might occur dur-
ing measurements. Furthermore, the possible causes and solution
approaches are described.

NOTE

Sensor treatment
Follow the instructions given in the respective leaflets for sensors clean-
ing and maintenance.

6.2.1 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Measured value set- The glass membrane or the ￭ Clean the electrode following the instruc-
ting is sluggish. diaphragm is contami- tions in the leaflet.
nated.

No measuring sig- The sensor is not con- ￭ Connect the sensor.

nal. nected.

Wrong measuring channel ￭ Select the correct measuring channel.

is selected.

The sensor is defective. ￭ Replace the sensor.

The cable is defective. ￭ Replace the cable.

The electrode's reference ￭ Perform an electrode maintenance as

system contains air. described in the leaflet.

The measuring input and/ ￭ Send the measuring instrument to the

or the measuring channel Metrohm Service for inspection and, if nec-
is defective. essary, repair.

The instrument does The instrument battery is ￭ Connect the instrument to the power sup-
not start. not charged. ply unit to charge it.
The battery is only charged when the
instrument is on.
(total charging time: approx. 9 hours)

The measured value The glass membrane or the ￭ Clean the electrode following the instruc-
drift criterion is not diaphragm is contami- tions in the leaflet.
fulfilled. nated.

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Problem Cause Remedy

The pH value or the tem- ￭ Measure under exclusion of air.
perature of the measuring ￭ Regulate the measuring solution's tempera-
solution is not stable. ture.

Conductivity is too low ￭ Use a suitable sensor.

because of an unsuitable
sensor.

Measurement takes place ￭ Use a suitable sensor.

in an organic solution.

Non-Metrohm power sup- ￭ Use only the supplied power supply unit
ply unit used for charging during measurement operation.
the battery.

The measured value pH calibration is faulty. ￭ Check/repeat calibration.

is evidently wrong. ￭ Check/replace the buffer.
￭ Check the buffer selection in the settings.

Conductivity calibration is ￭ Check/repeat calibration.

faulty. ￭ Check the value for the standard.
￭ Check the value for the reference tempera-
ture.
￭ Check the value for temperature compen-
sation.

The temperature input is ￭ Enter the correct measuring temperature.

wrong.

The wrong temperature ￭ Check the temperature sensor type (Pt1000

sensor type is selected. or NTC) and select the correct one, if nec-
essary.

The glass membrane or the ￭ Clean the membrane or the diaphragm fol-
diaphragm is contami- lowing the instructions in the correspond-
nated. ing leaflet.

The electrolyte is overaged. ￭ Replace the electrolyte.

The sensor is defective. ￭ Replace the sensor.

The slope is insuffi- The glass membrane or the ￭ Clean the electrode following the instruc-
cient during calibra- diaphragm is contami- tions in the leaflet.
tion. nated.

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Problem Cause Remedy

No hydrated layer is pres- ￭ Hydrate the electrode between the meas-
ent on the glass membrane urements.
after measurements in
water-free solutions.

The buffer solutions are not ￭ Replace the buffer solutions.

OK.

The sensor is "worn out". ￭ Replace the sensor.

6.3 Restarting/resetting the instrument

6.3.1 Instrument reset
In case of a malfunction, the instrument might not work correctly any-
more and not be switched off.
You can switch off the instrument using the following key combination
for approx. two seconds:

￭ ＋
￭ The instrument can be switched on again.

NOTE

Data storage
The currently measured data and modified settings cannot be saved if
the instrument is reset.

6.3.2 Resetting the instrument to factory settings

This function deletes all user data on the instrument. Afterwards, the
instrument will be in the state as delivered from the manufacturer with the
default settings.

CAUTION

User data
The user data will be irreversibly deleted.

You can reset the instrument with the following key combination during
startup:

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￭ ＋
￭ Afterwards, a message will be displayed saying that the user data has
been deleted.

6.4 Messages
The instruments notify you of possible errors or operation problems with
various specific messages. A message as shown in the following example
will appear on the current display.

Figure 18 Example of a message

1 Message number and message 2 Symbol

3 Message text 4 Remedy

NOTE

Message number
Each message contains a message number in the top left-hand corner.
Please indicate this number in the case of queries or complaints.

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7 Appendix

7.1 Saved buffer series

The temperature-dependent pH values of the most important commer-
cially available pH buffer solutions are stored in pH Meter/Conductome-
ter instruments for automatic buffer recognition during pH calibration.
In addition to the Metrohm buffer solutions, other reference buffers are
also included in the tables.

CAUTION

Buffer quality
The precision of pH measurements mainly depends on the correct cali-
bration of the measuring chain. To do so, you should use clean and
fresh buffer solutions. A common cause of incorrect calibration is, for
example, the use of an old pH 10 or pH 12 buffer. The pH value of a
buffer solution may markedly deviate from the certified pH value of a
new buffer solution as a result of the introduction of CO2 from the air.

The following tables provide an overview of the stored pH(T) series:

NOTE

pH values printed in bold are the values for the reference temperature
of the respective buffer set.
pH values represented in italics are interpolated or extrapolated values.
The other pH values correspond to the manufacturer's specifications.

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7.1.1 Metrohm
Table 6 Metrohm buffer solutions
Metrohm

Temp. pH pH pH

(°C) 4.00 7.00 9.00

0 3.99 7.11 9.27

5 3.99 7.08 9.18

10 3.99 7.06 9.13

15 3.99 7.04 9.08

20 3.99 7.02 9.04

25 4.00 7.00 9.00

30 4.00 6.99 8.96

35 4.01 6.98 8.93

40 4.02 6.98 8.90

45 4.03 6.97 8.87

50 4.04 6.97 8.84

55 4.06 6.97 8.81

60 4.07 6.97 8.79

65 4.09 6.98 8.76

70 4.11 6.98 8.74

75 4.13 6.99 8.73

80 4.15 7.00 8.71

85 4.18 7.00 8.70

90 4.20 7.01 8.68

95 4.23 7.02 8.67

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.2 NIST (according to DIN standard 19266, 2000)

Table 7 NIST buffer solutions
NIST (according to DIN standard 19266, 2000)

Temp. pH pH pH pH pH

(°C) 1.000 4.000 7.000 9.000 13.000

0 - 4.010 6.984 9.464 13.423

5 1.668 4.004 6.950 9.392 13.207

10 1.670 4.001 6.922 9.331 13.003

15 1.672 4.001 6.900 9.277 12.810

20 1.676 4.003 6.880 9.228 12.627

25 1.680 4.008 6.865 9.184 12.454

30 1.685 4.015 6.853 9.144 12.289

35 1.691 4.025 6.843 9.107 12.133

40 1.697 4.036 6.837 9.076 11.984

45 1.704 4.049 6.834 9.046 11.841

50 1.712 4.064 6.833 9.018 11.705

55 1.715 4.075 6.834 8.985 11.574

60 1.723 4.091 6.836 8.962 11.449

65 1.732 4.108 6.840 8.941 -

70 1.743 4.126 6.845 8.921 -

75 1.754 4.145 6.852 8.902 -

80 1.766 4.164 6.859 8.885 -

85 1.778 4.185 6.867 8.867 -

90 1.792 4.205 6.877 8.850 -

95 1.806 4.227 6.886 8.833 -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.3 DIN (according to DIN standard 19267, 2012)

Table 8 DIN buffer solutions
DIN (according to DIN standard 19267, 2012)

Temp. pH pH pH pH pH pH

(°C) 1.00 3.00 4.00 7.00 9.00 12.00

0 1.08 - 4.67 6.89 9.48 -

5 1.08 - 4.66 6.86 9.43 -

10 1.09 3.10 4.66 6.84 9.37 13.37

15 1.09 3.08 4.65 6.82 9.32 13.15

20 1.09 3.07 4.65 6.80 9.27 12.96

25 1.09 3.06 4.65 6.79 9.23 12.75

30 1.10 3.05 4.65 6.78 9.18 12.61

35 1.10 3.05 4.66 6.77 9.13 14.44

40 1.10 3.04 4.66 6.76 9.09 12.29

45 1.10 3.04 4.67 6.76 9.04 12.13

50 1.11 3.04 4.68 6.76 9.00 11.98

55 1.11 3.04 4.69 6.76 8.97 11.84

60 1.11 3.04 4.70 6.76 8.92 11.69

65 1.11 3.04 4.71 6.76 8.90 11.56

70 1.11 3.04 4.72 6.76 8.88 11.43

75 1.12 3.04 4.74 6.77 8.86 11.30

80 1.12 3.05 4.75 6.78 8.85 11.19

85 1.12 3.06 4.77 6.79 8.83 11.08

90 1.13 3.07 4.79 6.80 8.82 10.99

95 - - - - - -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.4 Fisher
Table 9 Fisher buffer solutions
Fisher

Temp. pH pH pH pH

(°C) 2.00 4.00 7.00 10.00

0 - 4.01 7.13 10.34

5 1.98 3.99 7.10 10.26

10 1.98 4.00 7.07 10.19

15 2.02 3.99 7.05 10.12

20 2.00 4.00 7.02 10.06

25 2.00 4.00 7.00 10.00

30 2.00 4.01 6.99 9.94

35 2.02 4.02 6.98 9.90

40 2.01 4.03 6.97 9.85

45 2.01 4.04 6.97 9.81

50 2.01 4.06 6.97 9.78

55 - 4.07 6.97 9.74

60 - 4.09 6.98 9.70

65 - 4.11 6.99 9.68

70 - 4.13 7.00 9.65

75 - 4.14 7.02 9.63

80 - 4.16 7.03 9.62

85 - 4.18 7.06 9.61

90 - 4.21 7.08 9.60

95 - 4.23 7.11 9.60

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.5 Mettler Toledo

Table 10 Mettler Toledo buffer solutions
Mettler Toledo

Temp. pH pH pH pH pH

(°C) 2.00 4.00 7.00 9.00 11.00

0 2.03 4.01 7.12 9.52 11.90

5 2.02 4.01 7.09 9.45 11.72

10 2.01 4.00 7.06 9.38 11.54

15 2.00 4.00 7.04 9.32 11.36

20 2.00 4.00 7.02 9.26 11.18

25 2.00 4.01 7.00 9.21 11.00

30 1.99 4.01 6.99 9.16 10.82

35 1.99 4.02 6.98 9.11 10.64

40 1.98 4.03 6.97 9.06 10.46

45 1.98 4.04 6.97 9.03 10.28

50 1.98 4.06 6.97 8.99 10.10

55 1.98 4.08 6.98 8.96 -

60 1.98 4.10 6.98 8.93 -

65 1.98 4.13 6.99 8.90 -

70 1.99 4.16 7.00 8.88 -

75 1.99 4.19 7.02 8.85 -

80 2.00 4.22 7.04 8.83 -

85 2.00 4.26 7.06 8.81 -

90 2.00 4.30 7.09 8.79 -

95 - 4.35 7.12 8.77 -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.6 Merck CertiPUR 20 / Titrisol

Table 11 Merck CertiPUR 20 / Titrisol buffer solutions
Merck CertiPUR 20

Temp. pH pH pH pH pH

(°C) 2.000 4.000 7.000 9.000 12.000

0 2.010 4.050 7.130 9.240 12.580

5 2.010 4.040 7.070 9.160 12.410

10 2.010 4.020 7.050 9.110 12.260

15 2.000 4.010 7.020 9.050 12.100

20 2.000 4.000 7.000 9.000 12.000

25 2.000 4.010 6.980 8.950 11.880

30 2.000 4.010 6.980 8.910 11.720

35 2.000 4.010 6.960 8.880 11.670

40 2.000 4.010 6.950 8.850 11.540

45 2.000 4.000 6.950 8.820 11.440

50 2.000 4.000 6.950 8.790 11.330

55 2.000 4.000 6.950 8.760 11.190

60 2.000 4.000 6.960 8.730 11.040

65 2.000 4.000 6.960 8.715 10.970

70 2.010 4.000 6.960 8.700 10.900

75 2.010 4.000 6.960 8.680 10.800

80 2.010 4.000 6.970 8.660 10.700

85 2.010 4.000 6.980 8.650 10.590

90 2.010 4.000 7.000 8.640 10.480

95 - 4.000 7.020 - -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible. However, they may be
changed by the different manufacturers.
The CertiPUR 20 and Titrisol product lines have the identical values.

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7.1.7 Merck CertiPUR 25

Table 12 Merck CertiPUR 25 buffer solutions
Merck CertiPUR (25°C)

Temp. pH pH pH pH

(°C) 4.00 7.00 9.00 10.00

0 - - - -

5 4.05 7.09 9.22 10.22

10 4.04 7.08 9.16 10.18

15 4.02 7.04 9.10 10.10

20 4.01 7.02 9.06 10.06

25 4.00 7.00 9.00 10.00

30 3.99 6.98 8.98 9.94

35 3.98 6.98 8.93 9.90

40 3.98 6.97 8.89 9.86

45 3.98 6.97 8.86 9.80

50 3.98 6.97 8.84 9.73

55 - - - -

60 - - - -

65 - - - -

70 - - - -

75 - - - -

80 - - - -

85 - - - -

90 - - - -

95 - - - -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible. However, they may be
changed by the different manufacturers.

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7.1.8 Beckmann
Table 13 Beckmann buffer solutions
Beckmann

Temp. pH pH pH

(°C) 4.00 7.00 10.00

0 4.00 7.12 10.32

5 4.00 7.09 10.25

10 4.00 7.06 10.18

15 4.00 7.04 10.12

20 4.00 7.02 10.06

25 4.00 7.00 10.01

30 4.01 6.99 9.97

35 4.02 6.99 9.93

40 4.03 6.98 9.89

45 4.05 6.98 9.86

50 4.06 6.97 9.83

55 4.08 6.98 -

60 4.09 6.98 -

65 4.11 6.99 -

70 4.12 6.99 -

75 4.14 7.00 -

80 4.16 7.00 -

85 4.18 7.01 -

90 4.19 7.02 -

95 4.21 7.03 -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.9 Radiometer
Table 14 Radiometer buffer solutions
Radiometer

Temp. pH pH pH

(°C) 4.010 7.000 9.180

0 4.000 7.118 9.464

5 3.998 7.087 9.395

10 3.997 7.059 9.332

15 3.998 7.036 9.276

20 4.001 7.016 9.225

25 4.005 7.000 9.180

30 4.011 6.987 9.139

35 4.018 6.977 9.102

40 4.027 6.970 9.068

45 4.038 6.965 9.038

50 4.050 6.964 9.011

55 4.064 6.965 8.985

60 4.080 6.968 8.962

65 4.097 6.974 8.941

70 4.116 6.982 8.921

75 4.137 6.992 8.900

80 4.159 7.004 8.885

85 4.183 7.018 8.867

90 4.210 7.034 8.850

95 4.240 - -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.10 Baker
Table 15 Baker buffer solutions
Baker

Temp. pH pH pH pH

(°C) 4.00 7.00 9.00 10.00

0 4.00 7.13 9.23 10.30

5 4.00 7.09 9.17 10.24

10 4.00 7.05 9.10 10.17

15 4.00 7.03 9.05 10.11

20 4.00 7.00 9.00 10.05

25 4.00 6.98 8.96 10.00

30 4.01 6.98 8.91 9.96

35 4.02 6.98 8.88 9.93

40 4.03 6.97 8.84 9.89

45 4.04 6.97 8.81 9.86

50 4.05 6.96 8.78 9.82

55 4.07 6.96 8.76 9.79

60 4.08 6.96 8.73 9.76

65 4.10 6.97 8.71 9.74

70 4.12 6.97 8.69 9.72

75 4.14 6.98 8.68 9.70

80 4.16 6.98 8.66 9.68

85 4.19 6.99 8.64 9.66

90 4.21 7.00 8.62 9.64

95 - - - -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.11 Hamilton DURACAL

Table 16 Hamilton DURACAL buffer solutions
Hamilton DURACAL

Temp. pH pH pH pH

(°C) 4.01 7.00 9.21 10.01

0 - - - -

5 4.01 7.09 9.45 10.19

10 4.00 7.06 9.38 10.15

15 4.00 7.04 9.32 10.11

20 4.00 7.02 9.26 10.06

25 4.01 7.00 9.21 10.01

30 4.01 6.99 9.16 9.97

35 4.02 6.98 9.11 9.92

40 4.03 6.97 9.06 9.86

45 4.04 6.97 9.03 9.83

50 4.06 6.97 8.99 9.79

55 - - - -

60 - - - -

65 - - - -

70 - - - -

75 - - - -

80 - - - -

85 - - - -

90 - - - -

95 - - - -

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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7.1.12 Fluka
Table 17 Fluka buffer solutions
Fluka

Temp. pH pH pH

(°C) 4.000 7.000 9.000

0 4.030 7.130 9.240

5 4.025 7.090 9.175

10 4.020 7.050 9.110

15 4.010 7.020 9.055

20 4.000 7.000 9.000

25 4.000 6.990 8.965

30 4.000 6.980 8.930

35 4.000 6.975 8.895

40 4.000 9.970 8.860

45 4.000 6.965 8.830

50 4.000 6.960 8.800

55 4.000 6.960 8.775

60 4.000 6.960 8.750

65 4.000 6.965 8.730

70 4.000 6.970 8.710

75 4.000 6.975 8.690

80 4.000 6.980 8.670

85 4.000 6.990 8.655

90 4.000 7.000 8.640

95 4.000 7.010 8.620

NOTE

Update
The values of the individual buffers with the corresponding tempera-
tures are kept up to date as far as possible.
However, they may be changed by the respective manufacturers.

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8 Technical specifications

8.1 Measuring inputs

The four available instruments are each equipped with specific measuring
inputs.
The following table lists the measuring inputs for each instrument and the
corresponding measuring modes.

Table 18 Measuring inputs / instrument

Device Measuring inputs / measuring modes
Electrode, Electrode, Conductivity Tempera- Reference
analog digital ture
2.912.010 Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T
2.913.010 pH/U/T pH/U/T T x
2.914.010 pH/U/T Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T
2.914.020 pH/U/T Κ/TDS/Sal/ρ/T T x

Table 19 Specification of the measuring inputs

Measuring range Resolution Measuring accuracy 1)
pH value –13.000 - +20.000 0.001 pH ±0.003 pH
Temperature:
Pt1000 –150 °C - +250 °C 0.1 °C ±0.2 °C (–20 °C - +150 °C)
with iCon- –150 °C - +250 °C 0.1 °C ±0.4 °C (–20 °C - +150 °C)
nect
–5 °C - +250 °C 0.1 °C ±0.6 °C (+10 °C - +40 °C)
NTC 30 kΩ
Potential –1,200.0 mV - +1,200.0 mV 0.1 mV ±0.2 mV
Conductance 0.1 µS - 500 mS 4 significant ±0.5% at 0.1 µS - 16 µS
2) places
±0.5% at 16 µS - 1 mS
±1.0% at 1 mS - 500 mS
1) ±1 digit, without sensor error, at reference conditions
2)To obtain the conductivity, the corresponding value must be multiplied
by the cell constant. The indicated values apply for c = 1/cm.
Display interval of the measurement = 1 s

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8.2 Measured value memory

Memory size ￭ 10,000 measured values, non-volatile memory
￭ 10 sensor entries in sensor list

8.3 TFT display

Resolution 320 x 240 pixels (RGB)
Display colors 16.7 millions
Display size 3.5 inches (70.08 x 52.56 mm)

8.4 Interfaces
USB connector Type A/B mini USB connector (USB 2.0) with the following functions:
￭ Power supply
￭ Data transmission
with USB cable (6.2151.110)
￭ Printing
with USB Y cable (6.2151.140)

8.5 Power supply

Lithium polymer 3.7 V, 3,000 mAh
battery The battery cannot be replaced by the user.
Power supply unit No. 6.2166.100
Nominal input 100 - 240 V AC
voltage
Frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage 5 V DC
Nominal output 1,500 mA max.
current

Car charger No. 6.2166.500 (optional accessories)

adapter
Nominal input 12 V DC
voltage
Output voltage 5 V DC
Nominal output 1,000 mA
current

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USB connector
Nominal input 4.75 - 5.25 V DC
voltage
Power con- 850 mA max.
sumption
Power con- 500 mA
sumption at PC-
USB

8.6 Charging time

Charging time 9 hours with original power supply unit (no. 6.2166.100) and original
with power supply USB cable
unit
Charging time on 15 hours
USB interface
Charging time 15 hours
with USB Y cable

8.7 Runtime with battery

NOTE

Runtimes
The runtimes may vary according to the configuration used and the
usage habits.
The following values are based on operation under reference conditions
(see Chapter 8.12, page 83).

Uptime 8 hours

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8.8 Housing specification

Protection class IP Dust-resistant and protected against temporary immersion in water
67 / DIN EN 60529

8.9 Safety specification

This instrument fulfills the following electrical safety requirements:
CE marking in accordance with the EU directives:
￭ 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive, LVD)
￭ 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive, EMC)

Design and testing According to EN/IEC/UL 61010-1, CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, protection
class III, EN/IEC 60529, degree of protection IP67.
Safety instructions This document contains safety instructions which have to be followed
by the user in order to ensure safe operation of the instrument.

8.10 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Emission Standards fulfilled:
￭ EN/IEC 61326-1
￭ EN/IEC 61000-6-3
￭ EN 55011 / CISPR 11

Immunity Standards fulfilled:

￭ EN/IEC 61326-1
￭ EN/IEC 61000-6-1
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-2
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-3
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-4
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-5
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-6
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-11
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-14
￭ EN/IEC 61000-4-28

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8.11 Ambient temperature

Operation –10 °C - +40 °C (at a max. of 85% humidity)
Storage –10 °C - +40 °C (at a max. of 85% humidity)
Transport –10 °C - +45 °C

8.12 Reference conditions

Ambient tempera- +25 °C (±3 °C)
ture
Relative humidity ≤ 60%
Instrument status > 5 min in operation
Validity of the After adjustment
data

8.13 Dimensions/material
Dimensions
Length 208 mm
Width 92 mm
Height 34 mm

Weight 400 g (net incl. battery)

Material
Housing Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Keyboard foil Polyester (PES)
Display cover Polycarbonate (PC)
Interface cover Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE-E)

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9 Warranty (guarantee)
Metrohm guarantees that the deliveries and services it provides are free of
defects in materials, design or manufacturing.
The general warranty period is 36 months (exclusions below) from the
date of delivery, or 18 months in the event of continuous operation. The
warranty remains valid on the condition that the servicing is provided by a
service organization authorized by Metrohm at defined intervals and with
a defined scope.
The warranty period for anion suppressors of the type "MSM" is 120
months from the date of delivery or 60 months in the case of continuous
operation.
The warranty period for IC separation columns is 90 days after start-up.
For third-party components that are recognizable as such, the manufac-
turer's warranty regulations apply.
For instruments sold under the Metrohm NIRSystems brand, a full 16-
month warranty is applicable. In the event of continuous operation, the
warranty period is reduced by half.
Consumables and materials with limited storage life and glass breakage in
the case of electrodes or other glass parts are excluded from the warranty.
Warranty claims cannot be asserted if the ordering party has failed to
meet its payment obligations according to schedule.
During the warranty period, Metrohm undertakes either to replace free of
charge or to credit the purchaser for any modules or components that can
be shown to be faulty. Any transport or customs fees that may apply are
the responsibility of the ordering party.
The precondition for this is that the ordering party has to specify the arti-
cle number, the article designation, an adequate error description, the
delivery date and (if applicable) the serial number or chip data in the Sup-
port Tracker. Metrohm then decides whether a replacement or a credit
note is to be issued or whether the faulty part has to be returned using
the Return Material Authorization (RMA). If a replacement or credit note is
issued, the ordering party undertakes to store the faulty part for at least
24 months in accordance with the current storage directives (in compli-
ance with ESD guidelines) and to hold it in readiness for onsite inspection
or for return shipment to Metrohm. Metrohm reserves the right to invoice
the ordering party for these articles, including retroactively, in the event of
noncompliance with these preconditions.

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The same warranty periods that are specified for a corresponding new
part apply to parts that are replaced or repaired within the above-men-
tioned warranty periods. However, replacement or repair of a part does
not extend the warranty period of the entire system.
Deficiencies arising from circumstances that are not the responsibility of
Metrohm, such as improper storage or improper use, etc., are expressly
excluded from the warranty.
Metrohm also offers a 120-month spare parts availability guarantee and a
60-month PC software support warranty, calculated from the date on
which the product is withdrawn from the market. The content of this war-
ranty is the ability of the customer to obtain functioning spare parts or
appropriate software support at market prices during the time of the war-
ranty period. This does not apply for software products sold under the
Metrohm NIRSystems brand.
If Metrohm AG is unable to meet this obligation due to circumstances
beyond the control of Metrohm AG, then the ordering party shall be
offered alternative solutions at preferential conditions.

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10 Accessories
Up-to-date information on the scope of delivery and optional accessories
for your instrument can be found on the Internet.

NOTE

When you receive your new instrument, we recommend downloading

the accessories list from the Internet, printing it out and keeping it
together with the manual for reference purposes.

Instruments currently sold

If you do not know the article number of your instrument, proceed as fol-
lows:

Downloading the accessories list

1 Go to the Metrohm website http://www.metrohm.com/com.

2
Click on .
The Search webpage will be displayed.

3 Enter a search term relating to the instrument into the search field
and click on Find.
The search results will be displayed.

4 In the search results, select the Devices tab (if it is not already
selected) and then click on the Metrohm article number of the
required instrument (e.g. 2.852.0050).
The page with information pertaining to the searched article is dis-
played.

5 Select the Parts tab.

The complete list of accessories with the scope of delivery and the
optional accessories will be displayed.

6
Click on .

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The Partslists webpage will be displayed.

7 Select the desired output language.

8 With the article number entered, click on the command Generate

PDF.
The PDF file with the accessories data will be created in the language
selected.

Direct access for all instruments

If you are unable to find your instrument using the search as described
above, this may be due to the instrument not being sold anymore. Using
the article number, you can download accessories lists for all instruments
as follows:

Downloading the accessories list

1 Type http://partslists.metrohm.com into your Internet browser.

The Partslists webpage will be displayed.

2 Select the desired output language.

3 Enter the article number and click on the Generate PDF command.
The PDF file with the accessories data will be created in the language
selected.

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Glossary
Display field
Display fields are menu lines with a designation and a displayed value.

Editing dialog
In editing dialogs, you can enter or edit values (see "Editing dialog", page
22).

IS
The abbreviation IS in instruments and menus stands for Intelligent
Sensor from the iTrode line of sensors.
A chip in the sensor head saves the data, which is automatically transmit-
ted when the sensor is connected with the instrument by means of the
854 iConnect. The measured data is transmitted digitally.

Main dialog
In the main dialog, measured values are displayed and you can trigger pri-
mary operations for measurements (see "Main dialog", page 22).

Menu dialog
Menu dialogs show an open menu structure with the corresponding
menu lines (see "Menu dialog", page 22).

Menu line
Menu lines are positions in the menu dialog that can be selected or that
display something.

Menu structure
The menu structure represents the navigation in the instrument through
the menus (see Chapter 4.6, page 33).

Selection dialog
In selection dialogs, you can select one option from a range of options
(see "Selection dialog", page 23).

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Index
B Instrument Printing .................................... 56
Battery ..................................... 12 Switch off ........................... 21 Problems .................................. 61
Brightness ................................ 49 Switch on ..................... 13, 21
Interface ..................................... 3 Q
C Quality management ................ 60
Calibration .......................... 50, 53 L
Calibration param. .............. 38, 39 Language ................................. 49 R
Change password ..................... 49 Report ................................ 47, 56
Conductivity ................... 1, 39, 53 M Resistance value ....................... 39
Conductometer .......................... 8 Mains voltage ............................. 5
Configuration ........................... 48 Maintenance agreement .......... 60 S
Connector .................................. 8 Measured values ...................... 40 Safety instructions ...................... 4
Control keys ............................. 25 Measuring parameters ........ 38, 39 Sales version ............................... 2
CSV file .................................... 57 Metrohm Service ...................... 59 Salinity ..................................... 39
Model version ............................ 2 Sensor ........................................ 3
D Sensor list ................................. 43
Date ......................................... 48 N Sensors .................................... 42
Display ..................................... 21 New sensor .............................. 45 Service ....................................... 5
Editing dialog ............... 22, 30 Switch off ................................. 21
Main dialog ............ 22, 26, 27 O Switch on ................................. 21
Menu dialog ................. 22, 29 Operational qualification .......... 60
Selection dialog ............ 23, 32 Overview of the instrument ........ 7 T
Status ................................. 24 Temperature ............................. 38
P Time ......................................... 48
G PC/LIMS report ......................... 57 Total Dissolved Solids ............... 39
Guarantee ................................ 84 pH value ................................... 38
pH/Conductometer U
I Analog ................................. 9 Update ..................................... 19
Initial configuration .................. 16 Digital .................................. 9 User ......................................... 49
Date/time ........................... 17 Potential value .......................... 38
Language ........................... 16 Power supply ........................ 2, 12 W
Installation qualification ............ 60 Printer ...................................... 47 Warranty .................................. 84

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