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SALscan10/20 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Overview 

Thank you for selecting the SALscan series pocket salinity tester. This 
user

 

manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the   

tester, please carefully read the following instructions before use. 
 

Installing the Batteries 

1. 

Twist the electrode collar counter clockwise, pull the electrode 

 

away from the tester. 

 

 

2. 

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, 

 

note

 

polarity. 

 

 

3. 

Push the electrode into the tester and twist the electrode collar 

 

clockwise until tight. 

 

 

Keypad 

 
Key   

 

Function 

 

   

Switch the tester on or off 

   

Lock or unlock measurement 

   

Exit the calibration, settings and return to the   

 

   

salinity measurement 

 

   

Start calibration 

   

Press and hold the key to enter the setup menu 

   

Select an option 

 

   

Confirm the calibration, settings or displayed option 

   

Toggle between salinity and conductivity   

 

   

measurement modes 

 

Display 

 
Icon   

 

Description 

 

When the battery voltage falls below the minimum   
power requirements, the icon automatically   
disappears 

 
MEAS 

Indicates that the tester is in the measurement mode 

CAL 

Indicates that the tester is in the calibration mode 

SETUP 

Indicates that the tester is in the setup mode 

ATC 

Indicates that the automatic temperature compensation 
is enabled 

 

 

 

Prior to Use 

Remove the protective cap and translucent cover from the bottom of 
the tester. If the platinum sensor has dried out, soak the electrode for 
about 10 minutes in tap water. 

 

 

 

 

 

Switching the Tester On and Off 

 

Press and hold the 

Meas

 key for about 5 seconds to switch on 

 

the tester. 

 

Press and hold the 

Meas

 key to switch off the tester. 

 

 

 

If you do not press any key within 8 minutes, the tester will switch off 
automatically to conserve energy. 
 

Tap water 

Summary of Contents for SALscan10

Page 1: ...SALscan10 20 Pocket Salinity Tester USER MANUAL Bante Instruments Inc ...

Page 2: ...tion Confirm the calibration settings or displayed option Toggle between salinity and conductivity measurement modes Display Icon Description When the battery voltage falls below the minimum power requirements the icon automatically disappears MEAS Indicates that the tester is in the measurement mode CAL Indicates that the tester is in the calibration mode SETUP Indicates that the tester is in the...

Page 3: ...hold the Cal key to enter the setup menu 2 If necessary press the Cal key again to select an option 3 Press the Enter key the tester saves the current option and moves to the next menu item 4 Repeat steps above until the tester returns to the measurement mode During the setting process if you do not need to calibrate the temperature press the Enter key to skip the or option To exit the setup menu ...

Page 4: ...When the setting is completed make sure that the displayed value matches the calibration standard 1 5 Press the Enter key the tester begins the calibration When the reading has stabilized the display will show Calibration is completed Multipoint Calibration Ensure that you have selected 2 or 3 points calibration in the setup menu 2 1 Repeat steps 1 1 through 1 5 above When the first calibration po...

Page 5: ...he sensor surface Wait for the measurement to stabilize and record the reading During the measurement DO NOTcompletely immerse thetester in water If the display shows indicating the measurement exceeds the range remove the tester from the sample immediately If the option is enabled in the setup menu the tester will automatically lock the measurement endpoint and show HOLD icon Press the Meas key t...

Page 6: ...SALscan20 tester cell constant K 10 measuring range 0 1 to 200 mS cm ECCS 84 Standard solution 84 μS cm 480 ml ECCS 1413 Standard solution 1413 μS cm 480 ml ECCS 1288 Standard solution 12 88 mS cm 480 ml ECCS 50 Standard solution 50 mS cm 480 ml ECCS 1118 Standard solution 111 8 mS cm 480 ml Tester Specifications Model SALscan10 SALscan20 Conductivity Range 0 to 20 mS cm 0 to 200 mS cm Resolution ...

Page 7: ...ester is one year from the date of shipment Above warranty does not cover the electrode and standard solutions Out of warranty products will be repaired on a charged basis The warranty on your tester shall not apply to defects resulting from Improper or inadequate maintenance by customer Unauthorized modification or misuse Operation outside of the environment specifications of the products For mor...

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