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Operating Instructions

OAKTON

®

pH 10 series

pH/mV/°C Meter

Printed in Singapore 8/00 rev 1

pH • mV • 

°

C Meter

HOLD

MODE

ON

OFF

CAL

MEAS

°

C

pH

MEAS

pH

ATC

READY

pH  10 series

CON

Summary of Contents for pH 10 Series

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions OAKTON pH 10 series pH mV C Meter Printed in Singapore 8 00 rev 1 pH mV C Meter HOLD MODE ON OFF CAL MEAS C pH MEAS pH ATC READY pH 10 series CON ...

Page 2: ...oint pH calibration 5 pH measurement Page 10 Measurement with Automatic Temperature Compensation Measurement with Manual Temperature Compensation 6 mV measurement Page 12 7 HOLD feature Page 13 8 Temperature calibration Page 14 1 point temperature calibration Two point temperature calibration 9 Electrode care and maintenance Page 17 Storage After measuring To reuse the electrode Electrode cleaning...

Page 3: ...in Press OFF to end all functions To confirm calibration press the CON key Use to scroll up the buffer calibration values provided by the calibration program It will scroll one value up from the present calibration value displayed on the LCD with each key press When the highest calibration value is reached it will scroll around to the lowest value Similar to except with each key press the value sc...

Page 4: ...able will have both a BNC connector for pH and a phono jack for temperature Page 6 These 2 screws hold the battery cover in place B Meter stand BNC connector phono jack C Attaching the electrode holder to the meter 1 Place the electrode holder with the flange facing the slot on the meter 2 Gently slide the flange of the holder in the slot See Figure D at left Make sure holder is fixed properly int...

Page 5: ...L see Figure H The primary display will show the measured reading while the smaller secondary display will indicate the pH standard buffer solution NOTE If using a buffer other than pH 7 press the or keys to scroll up or down until the secondary display value is the same as your pH buffer value 5 Wait for the measured pH value to stabilize The READY indicator will display when the reading stabiliz...

Page 6: ...al temperature compensation These meters allow you to compensate for temperature effects even without a temperature probe attached to the meter However you will need an external thermometer to check the temperature of your sample 1 Rinse the electrode with deionized or distilled water This will remove impurities that have adhered to the electrode body If the electrode has dehydrated soak it for 30...

Page 7: ...n the lower right corner of the display 5 Dip the electrode into the sample The glass bulb of the electrode must be completely immersed into the sample Stir the electrode gently to create a homogeneous sample 6 When the reading stabilizes the READY indicator will display See Figure O NOTE The pH 10 series meter does not have a relative mV mode We have other meters that can take relative mV reading...

Page 8: ...point temperature calibration will give you accurate temperature measurement and compensation If you notice inaccurate measurements at high or low temperatures after 1 point calibration perform the following procedure A Preparing Temperature Baths 1 Prepare two temperature baths for temperature calibration 2 Set the temperature of the baths Using a good reference thermometer preferably certified s...

Page 9: ...n of use Storage For best results keep the pH bulb wet Store the pH bulb in the protective rubber cap filled with electrode storage solution Or you can store the electrode in a pH 4 buffer with 1 100 part of saturated KCl Other pH buffers are also suitable for storage but NEVER use distilled water After measuring 1 Rinse the electrode and reference junction in deionized water 2 Store the electrode...

Page 10: ... for more information Page 18 10 Error messages LCD Indicates Cause Solution Display Release key Select ERR Wrong keypad Wrong input in valid operations annunciator input selected mode depending on mode Check if right buffer Electrode selected Key in and buffer icon Wrong buffer used correct buffer value blink ERR Calibration error during calibration or use fresh buffer Annunciator solution is ON ...

Page 11: ... F Power 4 x 1 5 V AAA batteries 50 hrs 9 V 500 mA AC adapter optional Dimensions 7 5 L x 3 5 W x 1 96 H meter only 9 2 L x 8 5 W x 2 75 H with kit Weight 0 65 lb meter only 5 lbs with kit 13 Accessories WD 35614 00 Additional pH mV C pH 10 series meter with pH electrode WD 35615 07 AC adapter 110 VAC Shpg wt 1 25 lbs 0 57 kg WD 35615 08 AC adapter 220 VAC Shpg wt 1 25 lbs 0 57 kg WD 35801 00 Repl...

Page 12: ...zation must be obtained from our Customer Service Department before returning items for any reason When applying for authorization please include data regarding the reason the items are to be returned For your protection items must be carefully packed to prevent damage in shipment and insured against possible damage or loss We will not be responsible for damage resulting from careless or insuffici...

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