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EC500-en-US_v2.9 7/20

Calibration - pH (1, 2, or 3 points)  

1. 

Place the electrode into a buffer solution (4, 7, or 10). Press and hold the 

CAL/RECALL

key 

. When doing a 2 or 3 point calibration, calibrate 

with pH 7 buffer first, then follow with pH 4 then the pH 10 buffer. 

2. 

The ExStik

®

 automatically recognizes the solution and calibrates itself to that value (the circled 

number on the LCD will match the solution). Note that if the solution is more than 1 pH unit off 
from the L (4), M (7), or H (10) pH buffer, or if the electrode slope is low, the ExStik

®

will 

assume an error and abort the calibration (

 will be displayed, and the unit will return to 

measure mode.) 

3. 

During calibration, the pH reading flashes on the main display. 

4. 

When calibration is complete, the ExStik

®

 automatically displays 

nd  and returns 

to normal operation mode. 

5. 

The appropriate circled indicator (L, M, or H) appears on the LCD when a particular calibration 
or series of calibrations has been completed within one power on cycle. When the ExStik

®

 is 

turned off, the circled indicator configuration and the calibration data will be retained. 

6. 

For a two or three-point calibration, repeat steps 1-4. 

7. 

See 

Reset Calibration Data

 to clear all calibration data from the meter. 

CAL Reminder Display 

When in pH measurement mode, 

 without 

performing a calibration. The CAL display is simply a reminder to calibrate pH, and will turn off when 
the pH electrode is recalibrated. The reminder does not affect function in any way. 

RENEW Display 

is not performing to expected specifications. If 

cleaning and recalibration does not cause the RENEW icon to disappear, replace the probe (see 
optional accessories on the last page of this manual). The RENEW display appears as a result of 
the pH electrode slope falling below 70% of a nominal slope. 

Measurement and Display Considerations 

 

If the unit appears to be locked (display frozen). It is possible that the Data Hold mode has 
been inadvertently accessed by pressing the 

MODE/HOLD

 button. 

in the bottom left of the LCD.) Simply press the 

MODE/HOLD

 button again or turn the meter off 

and then on. 

 

For maximum accuracy, allow sufficient time for the temperature of the probe to reach the 
temperature of the sample before calibrating. This will be indicated by a stable temperature 
reading on the display. 

Reset Calibration Data 

Follow this procedure to clear all calibration data from the meter.  Resetting the calibration data may 
be necessary when new calibration solutions are used or accuracy of measurements is in question.

1. 

Turn off the meter. 

2. 

Press and Hold the Cal/Recall and Mode/Hold buttons. 

3. Momentarily press the On/Off button, as soon as the display comes on, release all 3 

buttons. 

4. The display will show 

dFLt rSt

ration data will be erased. 

If 

 does not appear, retry the procedure. 

5. Proceed to the calibration routine for pH and Conductivity. 

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Summary of Contents for ExStik EC500

Page 1: ...User Manual ExStik EC500 pH Conductivity TDS Salinity Temperature Meter www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 2: ...on and conductivity electrodes Before the first use or after storage soak the electrode in tap water or pH 4 buffer solution for about 10 minutes White KCL crystals may be present in the cap or on the electrode This is to be expected depending on the length of time in storage These crystals will dissolve while soaking the electrode or they can be rinsed away with tap water For best results calibra...

Page 3: ... RECALL button 5 ON OFF button 6 Electrode Collar 7 pH Conductivity Electrode Note The Electrode cap is not shown LCD Display 1 Bargraph display 2 Measurement units 3 Main display 4 Range calibration and low battery indicators 5 Temperature display 6 Renew indicator 7 Reading hold indicator www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 4: ...e Measurement 1 Press the ON button display during the turn on diagnostics 2 Depress and hold the MODE HOLD key to scroll to the desired measurement mode 3 Insert the electrode into the sample making sure that the electrodes are completely submersed 4 Slowly stir the solution with the electrode to remove air bubbles if in the Conductivity TDS or Salinity mode 5 If in the Conductivity TDS or Salini...

Page 5: ...rned on or when changing measurement function to TDS Note In the Salinity mode the ratio is 0 4 to 0 6 auto To change the ratio while in the TDS measurement mode ppm or mg l 1 Press and release the CAL RECALL button twice in succession The stored ratio will appear in the display 2 Press the MODE HOLD button to increase the ratio value in steps of 0 1 3 When the desired ratio is displayed press and...

Page 6: ... the CAL RECALL button depressed momentarily press the ON OFF button CAL RECALL button The unit will power on with temperature displayed in the new units Data Hold Mode Press the MODE HOLD button to hold freeze a reading in the display The meter will enter the Note This also stores the reading Press the MODE HOLD button again to return to normal operation Auto Power OFF The auto power off feature ...

Page 7: ...minder to calibrate pH and will turn off when the pH electrode is recalibrated The reminder does not affect function in any way RENEW Display is not performing to expected specifications If cleaning and recalibration does not cause the RENEW icon to disappear replace the probe see optional accessories on the last page of this manual The RENEW display appears as a result of the pH electrode slope f...

Page 8: ...nges keep the existing calibration data just the symbols are removed Calibration of all three ranges must be performed during one power on period for all three range calibration symbols to appear See Reset Calibration Data to clear all calibration data from the meter Note The meter allows for a 1 2 or 3 point calibration If calibration is done for more than one point the lowest value standard shou...

Page 9: ...de Press and hold the ON OFF key for 4 seconds Change Measurement Mode On Any Press and hold the MODE HOLD key for at least 2 seconds the modes will scroll by until the key is released Enter Cond TDS Ratio On TDS ppm or mg l Press and release the CAL RECALL key twice in quick succession Change Cond TDS Ratio On TDS ratio Momentary press of the MODE HOLD key each key press increases the ratio by 0 ...

Page 10: ...Ratio 0 4 to 0 6 auto Conductivity ATC 2 0 per o C Conductivity ATC Range 32 0 F to 140o F 0 0 C to 60 0o C Temperature Range 23 0 F to 194o F 5 0 C to 90 0o C Temperature Resolution 0 1 up to 99 9 1 100 Temperature Accuracy 1 8 F 1 C from 23 to 122 F 5 to 50 C 5 4 F 3 C from122 to 194 F 50 to 90 C Accuracy Conductivity 2 full scale TDS 2 full scale Salinity 2 full scale Measurement Memory 25 tagg...

Page 11: ...is not to be used for 60 days or more remove the battery and store separately Electrode Replacement 1 To remove an electrode unscrew and completely remove the electrode collar turn the collar counter clockwise to remove 2 Gently rock the electrode from side to side pulling it downwards until it disconnects from the meter 3 To attach an electrode carefully plug the electrode into the meter socket n...

Page 12: ... 4 or 7 buffer for 1 hour Heavy grease Oil Alcohol Maximum of 5 minute soak scrub with a soft brush Rinse thoroughly with DI water recondition in 4 or 7 buffer for 1 hour Lime and hydroxide coatings 10 acetic acid Soak until coating dissolved maximum of 5 minutes Rinse thoroughly with DI water recondition in 4 or 7 buffer for 1 hour Please Note Since the EC500 does not have a refillable pH referen...

Page 13: ...ards Unit will not calibrate in conductivity mode Dirty probe Clean conductivity probe See cleaning instructions Unit will not calibrate in conductivity mode Damaged conductivity probe Replace electrode see reorder information Unit will not calibrate in conductivity mode Trapped air bubbles Tap or stir to release air bubbles Unit will not turn on Batteries are low or dead Replace batteries Unit wi...

Page 14: ...rand products we sell We offer NIST traceable calibration for most of our products Contact us for information on calibration and repair availability refer to the contact information below Annual calibrations should be performed to verify meter performance and accuracy Product specifications are subject to change without notice Please visit our website for the most up to date product information Co...

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