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Page 2: ... Any malfunction attributable to repair or modification by any person not authorized by OAKTON Instruments Any malfunction or damage attributable to the use in an environment not specified in this manual Any malfunction or damage attributable to violation of the instructions in this manual or operations in the manner not specified in this manual Any malfunction or damage attributable to any cause ...

Page 3: ...uirements of the Directive 2006 66 EC for the object chemical This product should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Your correct disposal of WEEE waste batteries and accumulators will contribute to reducing wasteful consumption of natural resources and protecting human health and the environment from potential negative effects caused by hazardous substance in products Contact your sup...

Page 4: ...Regulations III www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 5: ...uations This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Without safety alert indication of hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage Description...

Page 6: ...nternal solution comes in contact with the skin wash it off immediately If it gets into the eyes flush with plenty of water and then consult a doctor Broken glass Broken glass may cause injury The outer tube and tip of an electrode are made of glass Handle them with care Do not use the photo jack under wet or humid conditions Otherwise it may cause a fire electric shock or breakage WARNING Keep ba...

Page 7: ... covers are attached correctly After replacing the batteries or removing the serial cable connected make sure that the waterproof gasket attached to the cover is not deformed or discolored or has foreign matter adhering to it If the waterproof gasket is deformed discolored or has foreign matter adhering to it dust could get inside water leaks could occur that could lead to instrument malfunction T...

Page 8: ...pt to charge a non rechargeable battery Environmental conditions for use and storage Temperature 0 C to 45 C Humidity under 80 relative humidity and free from condensation Avoid the following conditions Strong vibration Direct sunlight Corrosive gas environment Locations close to an air conditioner Direct wind Transportation When transporting the instrument repackage it in the original package box...

Page 9: ...nnecting sensors 9 Operation mode 10 Changing the measurement parameter 11 Changing the magnifing measurement display 11 Viewing Calibration data 12 Calibration 14 pH Calibration 14 EC Calibration 16 Salinity Calibration 18 DO Calibration 20 Temperature calibration 22 Multi auto calibration 24 Measurement 26 measurement 26 Data 27 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30...

Page 10: ...Sal Setup 36 DO Setup 38 Maintenance and storage 39 Maintenance and storage of the instrument 39 Maintenance and storage of pH sensor 40 Maintenance and storage of the EC sensor 41 Maintenance and storage of the DO sensor 42 Error messages and trouble shooting 44 Appendix 46 Specification 46 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

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Page 12: ...e meter and check for damage on the instrument and the standard accessories all exist If damage or defects are found on the product contact your dealer OAKTON 300 Series Hand held meter and meter kit include the following items a Instruction manual 4 AA batteries Standard solutions Meter Sensors Protective cap for DO sensor only kit included DO sensor www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 28...

Page 13: ... Sensor Cartridge 35660 92 Gel filled pH Sensor Cartridge 35660 94 4 Cell EC Sensor Cartridge DO Sensor 35660 96 Optical DO sensor mounted DO cap Standard Solutions 4 01 7 00 10 01 pH Each 60ml 84µS 1413µS 12 88mS 111 8mS cm Each 60ml Battery 4 AA Batteries Instruction Manual For 300 series Carry Case For 300 series www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 14: ...sors Simple user interface and multi parameter display 10 000 data memory Automatic Temperature Compensation ATC with temperature sensor Auto hold Auto stable with stability indicator and Real time measurement modes Data transfer without a special software from the meter to a computer via USB connection www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 15: ...ED Stability indicator Sensor Head Sensor Cartridge Printer port Micro USB port Stand Sensor holder Wall Hanging hole Battery Cover 1 channel type 2 channel type 3 channel type Ch1 Ch1 Ch2 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch3 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 16: ...tery level less than 20 Prepare the batteries or use Power supply Battery has run out Replace the batteries or use Powe supply Displays USB power supply in use Batteries power is not used Status icons 1 Sample temperature Main measurement value Sub measurement value 2 Only 1 channel display Sensor Status Calibration information 2 Only 1 channel display Main measurement item Stability icon HOLD ico...

Page 17: ...displayed according to the displayed main measurement item Sensor type Main measurement item Sub measurement item pH Sensor Head pH mV pH mV pH pH EC Sensor Head COND Res Sal COND TDS COND DO Sensor DO DO DO DO www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 18: ...MODE key In the measurement mode changes measurement parameters SET key Switches to the setup mode of the meter and the connected sensor ENT key Determines the selection or set up Saves data in measurement mode and confirm calibration value in calibration mode UP key Moves the focus area and switches the screen DOWN key LEFT key RIGHT key POWER key Powers ON OFF the instrument www calcert com sale...

Page 19: ...the battery compartment When the battery has depleted or the instrument is not used for a long time remove the batteries Of the specified battery types make sure to use two batteries of the same type Do not use a new battery together with an used battery When using the Ni MH batteries do not use a fully charged battery together with an insuf ficiently charged battery The SD memory is mounted below...

Page 20: ...ion While the instrument is powered by the external power supply the batteries are not being used The icon is shown the screen Attention Take care that the AC adapter does not come into contact with liquids Connecting sensors To perform calibration measurement it is necessary to use the appropriate sensors for measurement parameter Recommended sensors for various sample are listed below Use the fo...

Page 21: ...sured value is above the display range Over appears in all measurement modes Display Name Function Measurement mode Displays the measurement value Checks the calibration data and the sensor status Calibration mode Performs calibration Data mode Performs data set up data clear data acquisition and printing set up Setup mode Performs various set up functions and confirms set up information www calce...

Page 22: ...ement display In the measurement mode measurement display of the focused channel can be magnified by pressing the key The function does not work when only one channel is used Sensor head or Sensor pH Sensor head EC Sensor head DO Sensor Measurement parameter pH mV Conductivity Salinity TDS Resistivity DO mg L DO O2 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 23: ...measurement mode the sensor condition of each sensors can be viewed by pressing the key Sensor status icon pH Sensor head EC Sensor head DO Sensor Average Slope Average Cell constant Offset Membrane Condition Excellent 95 0 105 0 Within 10 Within 14 9 Very good 85 0 94 9 Within 20 Within 19 9 Good 80 0 84 9 Within 30 Within 25 0 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 24: ...Viewing Calibration data 13 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 25: ...er and plug in the pH sensor Prepare buffer solution required for calibration Set the Focus area in pH measurement mode Place the pH sensor at least 3 cm in the buffer solution Note Perform two point calibration using pH 7 00 and 4 01 for acidic sample pH 7 00 and 10 01 for alkaline sample Perform three point calibration using pH7 00 4 01 and 10 01 if you are unsure of the expected sample pH value...

Page 26: ...libration value 3 Wait for the to stabilize stable calibration reading 4 Press the key to confirm calibration data 5 Meter displays DONE indicating end of the pH calibration procedure 6 Switch to the measurement screen For the second calibration repeat the same cali bration procedure from 1 Tip If you want to know current calibration data refer to Viewing Calibration data on page 12 www calcert co...

Page 27: ... in the standard solution Note Salinity TDS and resistivity of a sample solution are calculated from the measured value of conductivity If you like to use manual calibration method refer to Cell Constant on page 36 Tip For second or multiple point calibration clean the EC sensor with DI water and follow the same procedure If you are performing multiple point calibration calibrate to the lowest con...

Page 28: ...alibration press key and then adjust the calibration value 3 Wait for the to stabilize stable calibration reading 4 Press the key to confirm calibration data 5 Meter displays DONE indicating end of the conductivity calibration procedure 6 Switch to the measurement screen For the second calibration repeat the same cali bration procedure from 1 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10...

Page 29: ...ocus area in EC measurement mode Press the key to keep the meter in Sal mode Place the EC sensor at least 3 cm in the standard solution Note Before salinity calibration set the required Salinity method In OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meter available salinity methods are NaCl non linear salinity curve Seawater Practical Salinity Scale 1978 UNESCO To set a desired Salinity method refer t...

Page 30: ...alue with a blinking on screen 3 Wait for the to stabilize stable calibration reading 4 Press the key and then adjust the Salinity calibration value 5 Press the key to confirm calibration data 6 Meter displays DONE indicating end of the calibration procedure 7 Switch to the measurement screen www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 31: ...DO sensor Set the Focus area in DO measurement mode Press the key to keep the meter in DO concentration mg L or DO saturation mode Note High 100 calibration are available to calibrate in water vapor saturated air with a calibration bottle or in air saturated water The sponge in the calibration bottle must be moist Prepare Low 0 calibration solution by adding 2 g sodium sulfite Na2SO3 to 1000 mL de...

Page 32: ...ng the key in DO calibration mode 2 Wait for the to stabilize stable calibration reading 3 Press the key to confirm calibration data 4 Meter displays DONE indicating end of the DO calibration procedure 5 Switch to the measurement screen For the second calibration repeat the same cali bration procedure from 1 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 33: ...e meter and plug in the sensor Prepare standard solution required for calibration Set the Focus area in the measurement mode that the temperature is needed Place the sensor at least 3 cm in the standard solution Wait for 5 minutes to ensure temperature stability Note In the only ATC setting temperature calibration is available Temperature calibration must be performed using a known temperature sol...

Page 34: ...erature calibration mode Meter displays mea sured temperature value 3 Press the key to adjust the calibration value 4 Press the key to confirm calibration data 5 Meter displays DONE indicating end of the temperature calibration procedure 6 Switch to the measurement screen www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 35: ...eter and plug in sensors Prepare standard solution required for each calibration Set the focus area in the ID Place the sensor at least 3 cm in the standard solution Note Multi auto calibration is not available with pH and EC sensors in the Custom calibration setting DO calibration is available only High concentration calibration 100 for the multi auto calibration Tip To abort an ongoing calibrati...

Page 36: ...ing various calibration values with a blinking on screen 3 Wait for the to stabilize stable calibration reading 4 Press the key to save calibration data 5 Meter displays DONE indicating end of the calibration procedure 6 Switches to the measurement screen www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 37: ...tting auto hold and real time measurement refer Stability Mode on page 33 Set the stability criteria refer Auto Save Print on page 33 Refer to Data Log on page 28 when using the data log function Place the pH sensor at least 3 cm in the buffer solution Sample measurement 1 Clean the sensor with DI deionized water and wipe it with tissue paper 2 Place the sensor or the electrode at least 3 cm in th...

Page 38: ...g data logging the data until the battery runs out is saved Replace the battery and check the data Refer to Data Log on page 28 for details on this function Note If the data storage limit reaches 10 000 storage data excess error message is displayed In such case transfer necessary data to a PC and delete the data from the internal memory of the instrument Data display The screen display of saved m...

Page 39: ...ce Data Log 0 OFF 3600 sec Save measurement data to the meter according to the entered time of data log interval time Printing OFF ON Turn on function to printout the data when the printer is connected to meter Wireless Data Transfer Transfer stored data to PC with the product installed the FlashAirTM 1 application software or web browser http flashair Select this parameter Since wireless connecti...

Page 40: ... to the meter 5 Select OK and press key when displays Confirmation dialog for MSC Mass Stor age Class mode connection 6 Stored data for each channel is stored in CSV format in User MEAS CH on the PC Copy and paste the data of User folder in the meter to PC Files in the User folder should only be copied and should not be deleted or edited Data may be lost Tip During the USB communication the meter ...

Page 41: ...ld setting and the auto save print is ON data is automatically saved after the measurement value is fixed It also prints automatically when using the printer Refer Auto Save Print and Stability Mode on page 33 Printer formant Measurement data and stored data Item Data sample Date 2019 01 26 Time 10 30 Sensor XXXXX XX SN 123 ID Sample01 Measurement parameter Measurement value Unit Sub measurement p...

Page 42: ...1 Only DO Low Coef 0 1 Only DO Offset 0 5 mV Only pH Slope Only pH Cell Only COND Cal Range Cal Result Only pH COND Average Slope 99 7 Only pH Calibration data Date 2019 01 26 Time 10 30 Cal value Cal value measurement value or cell coef each calibration 25 0 C F ATC MTC Baro Coef 101 3 kPa Only DO User Name Signature www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 43: ...ID can be selected according to the purpose of the measurement In measurement mode set the focus area in the ID and press the key Parameter Details Select ID Select registered ID Default blank Create New ID Enter an ID using the alphanumeric entry screen up to 8 characters and up to 100 IDs Delete ID Erase registered ID www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 44: ...ase the fixed measured value When the measured value fulfill stability condition 1 again the measured value is fixed Real time Real time Measure the instantaneous without Hold of the measured value Auto Save Print Only Auto Hold ON OFF Data is automatically saved after the measurement value is fixed It also prints automatically when using the printer Stability Criteria 1 Slow Medium Fast Measureme...

Page 45: ...ndition on the sensor head side When setting the real time the sensor LED turns off regardless of this setting Auto Power Off 0 OFF 60 min Default 30 min Set the function to automatically power off the meter when no keys are pressed for entered time But this function is not active when the data log setting is selected SD Format Select this mode to initialize the SD card or delete the all saved mea...

Page 46: ...y calibration value CAL Alarm 0 OFF 400 days Set the interval of calibration in days Temp Type ATC ATC Automatic Temperature Compensation The instrument detects the solution temperature with the connected temperature sensor MTC MTC Manual Temperature Compensation The instrument performs temperature compensation using the entered temperature Temperature Only MTC Setup 0 0 100 0 C Default 25 0 C Use...

Page 47: ...Default 2 00 C Set the reference temperature for temperature compensated measurements reading s are adjusted to the entered reference temperature when the temperature compensation setting is active Temp Type ATC ATC Automatic Temperature Compensation The instrument detects the solution temperature with the connected temperature sensor MTC MTC Manual Temperature Compensation The instrument performs...

Page 48: ...sensor head Unit PPT Set the unit of the salinity measurement value Sal Type Set the type of salinity measurement NaCl NaCl Compensation by NaCl concentration Seawater Seawater Compensation by Practical Salinity Scale UNESCO 1978 CAL Data Clear Erase the calibration data Cell Type 4 Cell 2 Cell Set the type of EC sensor cartridge as 4 Cell or 2 Cell type Cartridge Info Use the Cartridge Informatio...

Page 49: ... channel number of EC sensors when two EC sensors are connected Salinity 0 0 40 0 PPT Enter the salinity value used when the Sal Comp Manual setting is active Temp Type ATC ATC Automatic Temperature Compensation The instrument detects the solution temperature with the connected temperature sensor MTC MTC Manual Temperature Compensation The instrument performs temperature compensation using the ent...

Page 50: ...nance and storage of the instrument How to clean the instrument If the instrument is dirty wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth If it is difficult to remove the dirt wipe it gently with a cloth moistened with alcohol The instrument is made of solvent resistant materials but is not resistant to all chemicals Do not dip the instrument with polishing powder or other abrasive compound Environmental co...

Page 51: ... atmosphere Follow the steps below to properly store the sensor 1 Wash the sensor well with pure water or deionized water to remove sample 2 Wash the inside of the protective cap with pure water or deionized water then add enough pure water or deionized water to soak the sponge 3 Attach the protective cap Note When the sensor will not be used for a long period store it by following the sensor stor...

Page 52: ...lean again with deionized water Daily storage of the EC sensor EC sensor is stored in air Type of dirt Cleaning solution General Diluted neutral cleaning solution General dish washing liquid works reasonably well Oil Alcohol or diluted neutral cleaning solution Scale that formed during long term storage A commercially available scale remover neutral cleansing solution for kitchen use etc diluted b...

Page 53: ... Daily storage of the DO sensor If the membrane of a sensor becomes dry the response will be slow Store in a moist atmosphere Follow the steps below to properly store the sensor 1 Wash the sensor well with pure water or deionized water to remove sample 2 Wash the inside of the calibration bottle with pure water or deionized water then add enough pure water or deionized water to soak the sponge 3 T...

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Page 55: ... data from the memory E1203 Low Battery Battery power is low Replace with new batteries E1300 Excess of ID registration The number of ID registered has exceeded 100 IDs Erase stored ID in ID setup and then create New ID E1301 MSC mode switching error The USB cable is a specification only for supplying power or the device to be communicated does not support mass storage Re connect using a communica...

Page 56: ...of 50 mV Maintenance the sensor or use the new standard solution E2302 CAL error Slope The slope of sensor is out of range E2303 CAL error CAL points Maximum calibration points exceeded Up to maximum calibration points E2304 CAL error Unknown solution The meter cannot recognize the standard solution 1 Make sure to place the sensor in the standard solution 2 Make sure the buffer group setting 3 Cle...

Page 57: ...off Sensor Status Diagnostic Messages Stability type Auto Stable Auto Hold Real time Outputs Micro USB for PC connection Phono jack for printer Inputs Micro USB for PC connection Push pull connector Micro USB Display Color graphic TFT LCD 3 5 inch Housing IP67 shock resistant non slip Power Requirement 4 x AA batteries Dimensions 90 W x 220 D x 34 H mm Weight Approx 400 g with batteries Approx 320...

Page 58: ...racy 2 00 to 20 00 0 01 pH 2 000 to 20 000 0 005 pH Calibration Points Up to 5 pH Buffer Groups USA DIN NIST NIST 10 Custom mV Range 1000 0 mV Resolution 0 1 mV Accuracy 0 1 mV Temperature Temperature Range ºC 30 0 to 130 0 ºF 22 0 to 266 0 Operating Temperature range of pH sensor head 0 to 60ºC Resolution 0 1 C F Accuracy ºC 0 5 ºF 0 9 Calibration points 1 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 ...

Page 59: ...20 0 S m 1 5 F S Reference Temperature 15 to 30 C Temperature Coefficient 0 00 to 10 00 C Calibration Points Up to 4 Auto Up to 5 Manual Units S cm S m Salinity Range 0 00 to 80 00 PPT 0 000 8 000 Resolution 0 01 PPT 0 001 Accuracy 0 5 of reading value or 0 01PPT whichever is greater Salinity Curves NaCl Sea Water UNESCO1978 Calibration Option Yes Total Dissolved Solids TDS Range 0 01 mg L to 200 ...

Page 60: ... 99 20 0 199 9 200 2000 Resolution auto ranging up to 4 significant digits Accuracy 0 5 F S of each range 20 0 M cm k m 1 5 F S Temperature Temperature Range ºC 30 0 to 130 0 ºF 22 0 to 266 0 Operating Temperature range of EC sensor head 0 to 60ºC Resolution 0 1 C F Accuracy ºC 0 5 ºF 0 9 Calibration points 1 www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 61: ... 2 mg L 0 2 Salinity Compensation automatic using Cond sensor or Manual 0 0 to 40 0 ppt Barometric Pressure Compensation automatic using built in barometer Manual 10 0 to 199 9 kPa Calibration Points Up to 2 O2 Range 0 0 50 0 Resolution 0 1 Accuracy 0 5 Temperature Temperature Range ºC 30 0 to 130 0 ºF 22 0 to 266 0 Operating Temperature range of DO sensor 0 to 50ºC Resolution 0 1 C F Accuracy ºC ...

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