wtw pHotoFlex pH, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...QUICK START GUIDE ba75977e03 10 2017 pHotoFlex pH LED FILTER PHOTOMETER WITH INTEGRATED pH FUNCTION ...

Page 2: ...ba75977e03 10 2017 pHotoFlex pH Copyright 2017 Xylem Analytics Germany GmbH Printed in Germany ...

Page 3: ... data 21 Photometry 23 pH value ORP voltage 24 Part of the process of consequently improving our products is the continuous further development of the range of photometric tests offered and the meter firmware All current data for the pHotoFlex pH can be found on the Internet under www WTW com Firmware Method data Analysis specifications Operating manual You can easily transfer new firmware to your...

Page 4: ... signal word e g Caution indicates the level of danger CAUTION indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to slight reversible injury if the safety instruction is not followed NOTE indicates a possibly dangerous situation where goods might be damaged if the actions mentioned are not taken Safe operation CAUTION Danger of eye damage by visible and invisible LED radiation In the cell sha...

Page 5: ...e pHotoFlex pH Operating modes Measurement The display indicates measurement data in the measured value display Calibration The display indicates a calibration process with calibration information or a process to carry out a zero adjustment Data transmission The meter transmits measuring datasets or calibration records to the serial interface Configuration The display indicates a menu with further...

Page 6: ...uring mode Photometry CAL ZERO In the Photometry measuring mode Select a program for concentration measurement PROG Open menus confirm entries start measurement START ENTER Call up the Configuration menu all settings are made here MENU In the Photometry measuring mode measured parameter Concentration switch over between available citation forms FORM In the Photometry measuring mode measured parame...

Page 7: ... with ESC Menus and dialogs The menus for settings and dialogs in procedures contain further submenus The selection is made with the keys The current selection is highlighted as white text on a black background Menus The name of the menu is displayed at the upper edge of the frame Menus are opened by confirming with START ENTER Example Settings Settings are indicated by a colon The current setting...

Page 8: ...ges Information or operating instructions are indicated by the i symbol They cannot be selected Example Language English Beep Off Illumination On Contrast 48 Temperature unit C Switchoff time 30 min System Calibration record Cal type AutoCal TEC Calibration interval 007 d Unit for slope mV pH i 2 00 4 01 7 00 10 01 pH ORP i Buffer recognition TEC i Immerse sensor in buffer 1 Set temperature 25 C C...

Page 9: ...ferent language as follows Setting the date and time The date and time are set in the menu Configuration System Continue Date time Operation Inserting a cell To be able to insert cells in the pHotoFlex pH the cell shaft has to be prepared to take in a cell 1 Open the Configuration menu with the MENU key 2 Open the Configuration System Language menu with the and START ENTER keys 3 Select the requir...

Page 10: ...ert the cell so that it is positioned on the bottom of the cell shaft The cell is ready to be measured 1 Put the fold out cell shaft 2 in an upright position until it locks into place 2 Pull up the height adapter 3 The cell shaft is extended 3 Open the external light cover 4 of the cell shaft 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...x pH Operation 11 ba75977e03 10 2017 4 Insert the 16 mm cell marking points forward so that it is positioned on the bottom of the cell shaft 5 Close the external light cover 4 The cell is ready to be measured 4 ...

Page 12: ...asured parameter Concentration is selected 3 Open the Program number display with PROG enter the required program number with the number keys and confirm with START ENTER or from the second concentration measurement Select a program out of the last ten programs with The program data is displayed 4 Insert the cell see page 9 Photometry Concentration i Select program with PROG 01 02 05 15 12 Photome...

Page 13: ... switched on Additionally we recommend to carry out a zero adjustment if the ambient temperature has changed Only perform the zero adjustment against distilled water in an optically perfect cell The zero adjustment must be performed separately for each cell type Zero adjustment blank value measurement 5 Start the measurement with START ENTER Measurement is started The result is displayed Photometr...

Page 14: ...alue measurement or zero adjustment starts Follow the instructions on the display 1 Connect a suitable pH or ORP electrode to the pHotoFlex pH 2 Press the M key long pressure repeatedly until the pH ORP measuring mode is selected 1 Immerse the pH electrode in the test sample 2 Press the M key short pressure repeatedly until the measured parameter pH is selected pH ORP pH 6 94 25 0 C AR 01 02 04 15...

Page 15: ...voltage interruption e g empty batteries empty rechargeable battery 1 Submerse the ORP electrode in the sample 2 Press the M key short pressure repeatedly until the measured parameter pH is selected pH ORP ORP 157mV 25 0 C AR 01 02 04 15 12 1 Press the M key long pressure repeatedly until the pH measuring mode is selected 2 Press the CAL ZERO key The menu guided calibration begins Follow the instr...

Page 16: ...cally compatible ones to a collection point set up for recycling purposes Batteries are marked with the crossed out waste container symbol Therefore they may not be disposed with the domestic waste Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the meter with a damp lint free cloth Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required NOTE The housing components are made out of synthetic materials 1 Open ...

Page 17: ...ctive gloves etc Cleaning the cells Cells have to be clean dry and free of fingerprints and scratches Therefore clean them regularly Scratches in the glass change the optical characteristics of the cell and falsify the measured value For this reason never use scratched cells 1 Switch the pHotoFlex pH off and pull out the power plug 2 Rinse the cell shaft with distilled water 1 Clean the cells insi...

Page 18: ... Charge the rechargeable battery Cause Remedy Software error Operating condition undefined or EMC load unallowed Processor reset Press the START ENTER and PRT key simultaneously Cause Remedy Software error Operating condition undefined or EMC load unallowed Processor reset Press the START ENTER and PRT key simultaneously Cause Remedy Instrument error Repeat measurement Meter defective send meter f...

Page 19: ...l shaft contaminated Clean the cell shaft Dilution set incorrectly Set the dilution Selected program unsuitable Select other program Zero measurement incorrect Perform zero measurement Blank value incorrect Remeasure the blank value Cause Remedy Electrode Air bubble in front of the junction Remove air bubble Air in the junction Extract air or moisten junction Gel electrolyte dried out Replace elec...

Page 20: ...Select buffer solutions suitable for the calibration procedure Buffer solutions too old Use only once Note the shelf life Cause Remedy Cause Remedy pH electrode Junction contaminated Clean junction Membrane contaminated Clean membrane Test sample pH value not stable Measure with air excluded if necessary Temperature not stable Temper if necessary Electrode test sample Conductivity too low e g in u...

Page 21: ... solutions Measurement procedure not suitable Follow special procedure Cause Remedy Cause Remedy Calibration interval expired Recalibrate the measuring system Dimensions approx 236 x 86 x 117 mm Weight approx 0 6 kg without batteries Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class III Test certificates CE FCC Ambient conditions Storage 25 C 65 C Operation 0 C 50 C ...

Page 22: ...0 Hz 400 mA Output 9 V 1 5 A Connection max overvoltage category II Primary plugs contained in the scope of delivery Euro US UK and Australian Serial interface Connection of the cable AK 540 B or AK 540 S Baud rate adjustable 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Baud Type RS232 Data bits 8 Stop bits 2 Parity None Handshake RTS CTS Cable length Max 15 m Guidelines and norms used EMC EC guideline 89 336 EEC EN...

Page 23: ...ual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Optical measuring principle LED photometer with filter Interference filter 436 nm 517 nm 557 nm 594 nm 610 nm 690 nm Accuracy 2 nm Photometric reproducibility 0 005...

Page 24: ...H 2 00 16 00 0 01 U mV 1000 1000 1 T C 5 0 100 0 0 1 T F 23 0 212 0 0 1 Manual temperature input Variable Range Increment Tmanual C 20 100 1 Accuracy 1 digit Variable Accuracy Temperature of the test sample pH 0 01 15 C 35 C U mV 1 15 C 35 C T C 0 3 0 C 55 C T F 0 54 0 C 55 C when measuring in a range of 2 pH around a calibration point ...

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Page 26: ...buildings factories and farms In more than 150 countries we have strong long standing relationships with customers who know us for our powerful combination of leading product brands and applications expertise backed by a legacy of innovation Xylem Analytics Germany GmbH Dr Karl Slevogt Str 1 82362 Weilheim Germany Xylem Analytics Germany Sales GmbH Co KG WTW Dr Karl Slevogt Str 1 82362 Weilheim Ge...