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6.3
Notes on ion calibration
6.3.1
Ion calibration can be conducted with 1 point, 2 points or 3 points calibration.
(a) 1-point calibration: refer to Section 6.3.2, press and go back to the measurement mode
after the 1
st
point calibration. The bottom left of LCD indicates . Note that the default slope is
90%, suitable for low measurement of low accuracy requirement.
(b) 2 points calibration: refer to Section 6.3.3, press and go back to the measurement mode
after the 2
nd
point calibration. The bottom left of LCD indicates . For most of the cases, 2
points calibration will be good enough if the measurement value is between the two calibration
points.
(c) 3 points calibration: refer to Section 6.3.4, the meter goes back to the measurement mode after
the 3rd point calibration. The bottom left of LCD indicates , suitable for wide
measurement ranges.
6.3.2
Ion concentration calibration is suggested to be performed from low concentration to high
concentration, so that when calibration the second and the third point, the electrode
doesn't have to be rinsed and the solution contamination can be avoided.
6.3.3
Calibration error reminder
Ion electrode calibration may fail often. The reason could be calibration solution error, the quality
problem of the ion electrode or the improper operation. Such errors are not easy to be found, but
they can cause errors and could be misleading. The meter will automatically calculate the slope
when calibrating the 2nd and the 3rd points. When the slope is less than 75%, LCD will display
error indicator. See Diagram - 12, when pressing to calibrate becomes ,
indicating that calibration fails. When this happens, please check the solution, electrode and the
calibration method and then re-calibrate or reset the meter to factory default and then re-
calibrate.
6.3.4
Ion calibration will not automatically recognize solution. If
there's calibration error, press key to exit and then re-
calibrate. User can also "reset to factory default setting"
(select Yes in parameter setting P5.3), then calibrate again.
6.3.5
The ion calibration solution has no buffer and could easily
be contaminated, especially the low ion-concentration
solutions. Therefore, the calibration solution must be
prepared very carefully. Make sure all clean to prevent
contamination.
Diagram - 12