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USER MANUAL

pH METER PRO

HYDROPONIC TESTER

Summary of Contents for AC-PHM3

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Page 3: ...oduct quality and friendly customer service If you have any questions or suggestions please don t hesitate to contact us Visit www acinfinity com and click contact for our contact information EMAIL su...

Page 4: ...ns Wait until your space warms to room temperature before using this product This testing device is equipped with a sensor shield that protects the glass bulb from accidental collisions see image belo...

Page 5: ...and Setup Programming Other Settings Calibration Notes pH Readings Conductivity Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide FAQ Other AC Infinity Products Warranty Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 12 Pa...

Page 6: ...le it is damaged or if it malfunctions has been dropped or is damaged in any manner Wash hands thoroughly after handling calibration powders Do not consume calibration powders Seek medical attention a...

Page 7: ...ith battery display and locking capabilities provides a sharp layout for convenient observation SECURE BUILD Detachable sensor shield protects the glass electrode probe to handle heavy usage and preve...

Page 8: ...N BUFFER SOLUTION x1 pH 10 01 CALIBRATION VIAL x1 AC PHM5 AC PHM7 pH 4 00 CALIBRATION BUFFER SOLUTION x1 pH 7 00 CALIBRATION BUFFER SOLUTION x1 pH METER x1 3M KCL SOAKING SOLUTION x1 12 88 mS CONDUCTI...

Page 9: ...ery insulation paper and remove the probe cap FIRST TIME USE POWERING AND SETUP If unused for a month or longer soak in 3M KCL for 30 minutes before use A B Your pH meter will come shipped with 3M KCL...

Page 10: ...10 STEP 1 Remove the cap STEP 2 Pull the battery tab open POWERING AND SETUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT A B...

Page 11: ...e upwards CAUTION Incorrectly inserted batteries may damage your pH meter and cause potential hazards BATTERY REPLACEMENT POWERING AND SETUP STEP 4 Push the battery tab down and forward to lock it Pla...

Page 12: ...pH and mV measurements in MEASUREMENT Mode Adjusts parameters in SETTINGS 2 CALIBRATION ICONS pH 4 00 pH 7 00 pH 10 01 6 MEASUREMENT MODE Displays the parameter indication 5 CALIBRATION BUTTON Enters...

Page 13: ...OFF Hold the power settings button HOLD OTHER SETTINGS BACKLIGHT ON In MEASUREMENT press the power settings button PRESS SWITCH PARAMETER In MEASUREMENT press the mode button PRESS CHANGE PARAMETER In...

Page 14: ...2 P3 etc PRESS 2 UNLOCK SETTINGS Pressing the calibration button will enable you to adjust your current setting which will flash PRESS 3 ADJUST SETTINGS Pressing the mode button adjusts settings Press...

Page 15: ...e AUTO HOLD HOLD icon will go off P4 BACKLIGHT OFF turns off backlight ON turns on backlight 1 backlight lasts for 1 minute P5 DEFAULT SETTING Select YES to restore your pH meter to its factory settin...

Page 16: ...ding the mode button and press the calibration button again to confirm the change P5 DEFAULT SETTING Select YES to restore your pH meter to its factory settings erases all calibration records and sets...

Page 17: ...ly be used for up to 5 times as it will lose its accuracy much faster Replace the solutions after their designated uses to help keep your pH measurements reliable C This pH meter will automatically re...

Page 18: ...illed water and shake off excess moisture pH READINGS STEP 1 Press the power settings button to turn your pH meter on Prepare the pH buffer solutions in their corresponding calibration vials to about...

Page 19: ...till STEP 3 Press and hold the calibration button to enter CALIBRATION mode The screen will turn green to signify the calibration process has started pH READINGS CALIBRATION You may cancel the calibra...

Page 20: ...once the calibration process is complete M will display on the lower left corner indicating a successful 1st point calibration the middle point pH READINGS CALIBRATION PRESS To continue calibration D...

Page 21: ...splay next to M indicating a successful 2nd point calibration low and middle points pH READINGS STEP 8 Repeat steps 2 5 to calibrate the 3rd point using the 10 01 pH buffer solution instead H will dis...

Page 22: ...22 STEP 1 Press the power settings button to power your pH meter on STEP 2 Rinse the probe in distilled water and shake off excess moisture pH READINGS MEASUREMENT PRESS...

Page 23: ...INGS MEASUREMENT STEP 3 AUTO HOLD Submerge the probe at least 1 in deep into your sample solution then hold it still The reading will automatically lock when it s stable for more than 10 seconds while...

Page 24: ...sting pure water like drinking water RO water and distilled water If your readings are not stabilizing add a 1 1000 ratio of 3M KCL solution to your pure water e g 1 ml KCL to 1000 ml water to acceler...

Page 25: ...ons in their corresponding calibration vials to about half its volume Press the power settings button to turn your pH meter on Press the mode button to switch to conductivity COND measurement mode STE...

Page 26: ...screen will turn green to signify the calibration process has started CALIBRATION AC PHM7 STEP 4 Rapidly stir the probe in the 1413 S conductivity solution then hold it still You may cancel the calib...

Page 27: ...left corner indicating a successful 1st point calibration the middle point The solution will be displayed in the middle of the screen when it is detected STEP 5 Wait for the smile icon to appear then...

Page 28: ...ts CONDUCTIVITY CALIBRATION NOTES This pH meter can calibrate with 84 S 1413 S and 12 88 mS conductivity calibration solutions You may select the following calibration points We recommend replacing th...

Page 29: ...to power your pH meter on Rinse the probe in distilled water and shake off excess moisture STEP 2 STANDARD Submerge the probe into your sample solution then hold it still Record the readings after the...

Page 30: ...erge the probe into your sample solution then hold it still The reading will automatically lock when it s stable for more than 10 seconds while the AUTO HOLD function is on Refer to the Parameter Sett...

Page 31: ...s via a conversion factor which ranges from 0 40 to 1 00 Adjust the factor in parameter setting P5 based on the requirements in different industries The factory default setting is 0 71 C Salinity and...

Page 32: ...sed on test solution and experimental data in parameter setting P4 Refer to the Parameter Settings section for more information The following table lists some common examples of setting up the temp co...

Page 33: ...TS Detach the sensor shield and soak the probe in a cleaning solution or detergent water for about 30 minutes Use a soft brush to remove the contaminants Soak the probe in 3M KCL solution for at least...

Page 34: ...in use LONG TERM STORAGE Add 3M KCL solution or pH 4 00 buffer solution up to one quarter of the probe cap Close the probe cap tightly to store the probe in it If the probe is dried out or if the prob...

Page 35: ...O distilled or deionized water Doing so may damage the probe If stored in this matter immediately soak the probe in 3M KCL solution overnight then re calibrate it before using your pH meter Pure water...

Page 36: ...eplace your probe follow the directions below STEP 1 Remove the cap and probe ring before unplugging the probe STEP 2 Replace the probe and probe ring making sure the pins and port properly align Soak...

Page 37: ...probe in the 3M KCL soaking solution for at least 15 minutes If you don t see any damage to the probe contact AC Infinity customer support If there is visible damage replace your pH meter Check the p...

Page 38: ...r if readings don t appear accurate Q A What is the difference between conductivity TDS and salinity Conductivity is a measure of a solution s ability to conduct electricity while TDS total dissolved...

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Page 40: ...t period AC Infinity will replace your product with a new one or issue you a full refund The warranty program does not cover abuse or misuse This includes physical damage submersion of the product in...

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