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Int roduct ion  

Dear Customer, 

 
Thank you for choosing Apera Instruments PC60-Z Smart Multi-Parameter Tester. Please carefully read this 
manual before using the product in order to have a reliable testing experience. 

 
1.1 This product is designed with a two-way control on both the tester and ZenTest Mobile App. Please refer 
to the functions available on each platform in the following table. This manual shows you how to operate the 
tester without connecting to a smartphone.   

 

Table 1: Funtions on 60-Z Tester and ZenTest

® 

Mobile App 

Functions 

60-Z Tester 

ZenTest Mobile App 

Display 

LCD display 

1. 

Basic Mode: digital calibration info 

Swipe to 
switch among 
various modes 

2. 

Dial Mode: digital dial display 

3. 

Graph Mode: digital graph display 

4. 

Table Mode: digital real time 
measurement and history display 

Calibration 

Press buttons to 
operate 

Operate on smartphone following graphic guides 

Self-
Diagnosis 

Er1 – Er6 icons 

Detailed problem analysis and solutions 

Parameter 
Setup 

Press buttons to set 
up (except for P7 
and P11) 

All parameters can be set up in Settings. 

Alarm 

The screen turns 
red when alarm 
triggered; cannot 
be setup 

Alarm display and alarm values can be preset for each parameter 

Datalogger 

N/A 

Manual or Auto. Datalogger; notes can be added to saved data 

Data Output 

N/A 

Share data via Email 

 
1.2 Search ZenTest in Apple App Store or Google Play App Store to download the latest App for your tester. 

 

1.3 For video tutorials on how to connect the tester to your smartphone and perform more functions in 

ZenTest 

Mobile App, please go to 

www.aperainst.de

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PC60-Z

Page 1: ... 1 SKU AI3719 PC60 Z Smart Multi Parameter Tester pH Cond TDS Salinity Resistivity ORP Temp Instruction Manual APERA INSTRUMENTS Europe GmbH www aperainst de V1 03 ...

Page 2: ...d Functions 11 Probe Replacement 12 Warranty 12 ATTENTION 1 You may find a few drops of water in the probe cap These water droplets are added to maintain the sensitivity of the pH sensor before the product leaves factory It does NOT mean the product is used 2 The batteries are already preinstalled Just pull off the paper slip before using the tester When you replace the batteries make sure to foll...

Page 3: ...l display dial display 3 Graph Mode digital display graph display 4 Table Mode digital display real time measurement and history display Calibration Press buttons to operate Operate on smartphone following graphic guides Self Diagnosis Er1 Er6 icons Detailed problem analysis and solutions Parameter Setup Press buttons to set up except for P7 and P11 All parameters can be set up in Settings Alarm T...

Page 4: ...urn on off Bluetooth receiver When turned on will be flashing when connected to smartphone will stay on 3 In parameter setting short press to change parameter Uni directional 1 Long press to enter calibration mode 2 In calibration mode short press to confirm calibration 3 In measurement mode when automatic lock is turned off short press to manually lock or unlock readings Pull the battery cap up S...

Page 5: ... will make the electrode response slow If this happens soak the pH electrode in 3M KCl solution for 3 5 hours and then re calibrate it before using 4 The storage solution is 3M KCL SKU AI1107 and the tester kit comes with a bottle of 10mL storage solution can be used repeatedly If it is contaminated replace it with a new one Please do not use other brands storage solutions as they may contain othe...

Page 6: ...use other buffer solutions to conduct 2nd or 3rd point calibration Perform the 2nd point calibration 4 00 pH immediately after the 1st point Do NOT turn off the meter before you perform 2nd point calibration If the meter is turned off after 1st point calibration users will need to restart the calibration process with the 7 00 pH or 6 86 pH first and the 2nd point following after Otherwise Er1 will...

Page 7: ...e please contact us at info aperainst de pH electrode zero electric potential out of range 60mV or 60mV 1 Check whether pH buffer solutions comply with the USA or NIST standard 2 Check whether pH buffers are expired or contaminated 3 Please check whether pH electrode is damaged or broken If so please replace with a new one 4 The electrode is aged used for over a year and has a much slower response...

Page 8: ...ication Icon Calibration Standards Measuring Range 84 μS cm 0 199 μS cm 1413 μS cm 200 1999 μS cm 12 88 mS cm 2 0 20 00 mS cm 3 The tester has been calibrated before leaving factory Generally users can use the tester directly or users can test conductivity calibration solutions first If the error is large then calibration is needed 4 Conductivity calibration solutions are easier to get polluted th...

Page 9: ...us at info aperainst de The calibration reminder is triggered It s time to perform a new conductivity calibration Perform conductivity calibration or cancel calibration reminder in ZenTest settings Conductivity Measurement Press key to turn on the tester Press to switch to Conductivity measuring mode Rinse the probe in distilled water and dry it Dip the probe in sample solution shake it for a few ...

Page 10: ...can be set to 10 to 20 minutes For example if 15 minutes is set the meter will automatically shut down after 15 minutes if no operation when Off is set the auto power off function will be turned off Long press to manually shut down the meter 5 pH Calibration Reminder P07 and Conductivity Calibration Reminder P11 set X hours H Or X days D in ZenTest mobile app settings Parameter pH Calibration Remi...

Page 11: ...n 0 50 C 32 122 F Conductivity Range 0 to 199 9 μS 200 to 1999 μS 2 to 20 00 mS cm Resolution 0 1 1 μS 0 01 mS cm Accuracy 1 F S Calibration Points 1 to 3 points TDS Range 0 1 ppm to 10 00 ppt TDS Factor 0 40 to 1 00 Salinity Range 0 to 10 00 ppt Resistivity Range 50Ω to 20MΩ ORP mV Range 1000 mV to 1000 mV Accuracy 0 2 F S Temperature Range 0 to 50 C 32 122 F Accuracy 0 5 C Icons and Functions Ca...

Page 12: ...m defects in material and workmanship and agree to repair or replace free of charge at option of APERA INSTRUMENTS Europe GmbH any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of APERA INSTRUMENTS Europe GmbH for a period of TWO YEARS SIX MONTHS for the probe from the delivery This limited warranty does NOT cover any damages due to accidental damage unauthorized repair normal we...

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