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Instruction Manual

 

 

Fisher Scientific  

accumet

®

 Basic (AB) 

Benchtop Meters 

 

AB150 

 AB200 

 AB250 

 
 

 

 

 

68X613601 Rev 0 July 2012 

Summary of Contents for accumet AB150

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Fisher Scientific accumet Basic AB Benchtop Meters AB150 AB200 AB250 68X613601 Rev 0 July 2012...

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Page 3: ...D DUE pH Only 10 5 pH Standardization With Preset Buffer Group 11 6 pH Standardization With Custom Buffers 12 7 mV Standardization Offset Adjustment 13 8 Temperature Setup 13 9 Temperature Standardiza...

Page 4: ...ALARM 20 STD DUE 20 STANDARDS 20 14 Ion Standardization 21 15 Viewing Transferring and Printing Data 22 16 Standardization Report 23 17 Troubleshooting 24 18 USB Driver Boot Loader Documentation 25 19...

Page 5: ...de arm can be attached to the left right or center of the meter according to your preference using a Phillips screwdriver 13 637 671 13 636 104 The AB150 replaces the AB15 and AB15Plus series while th...

Page 6: ...ment VIEW to examine saved data also decrement STIRRER to turn 13 620 BSP stirrer optional separately on off POWER BACKLIGHT to adjust backlight brightness also hold 3 seconds to power off SOFT KEY DE...

Page 7: ...gh Low alarms also use an audible notification Standardization detail Measuring Range of displayed value Applicable to Conductivity TDS Salinity or Resistivity measurements only ATC Automatic Temperat...

Page 8: ...field software upgrades cable included and data output 2 4 Cell 8 pin DIN connection for 2 cell or 4 cell Con TDS Resistivity Salinity Temperature electrodes TEMP Automatic Temperature Compensation pr...

Page 9: ...re often use FAST setting MEDIUM or SLOW is recommended for most applications SLOW The Stable indicator will take longer to appear and will appear less frequently Use this setting if you want the best...

Page 10: ...2 is selected choose 9600 or 19200 DATE TIME Setting the correct date and time is required for GLP and will apply to power on measurement data log and print functions Factory reset will not apply to d...

Page 11: ...essory when stirrer is on Choose from 5 different speeds SAMPLE ID This is a user selectable number from 1 to 99999 Incorporating a sample ID to identify one or more data points is useful to distingui...

Page 12: ...19267 1 090 3 060 4 650 6 790 9 230 12 750 FSCI 1 000 3 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 13 000 CUSTOM Any 2 5 values 1 0 pH unit apart RESOLUTION pH Only Select your desired pH resolution X X X XX X XXX ALARM...

Page 13: ...the automatic temperature compensation ATC probe for best accuracy Without temperature compensation pH accuracy will decrease as samples deviate from 25 C and pH 7 If the pH electrode has been stored...

Page 14: ...pt the value 5 Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes then submerse in next custom pH buffer Use any pH value that is at least 1 0 pH unit from custom pH standards that have already been calibrated Press CLE...

Page 15: ...ORP electrode into a solution with a known mV value i e Zobel Light s quinhydrone or iodidetriiodide with brief or slow stirring 3 Press STD to begin standardization 4 Adjust the value using keys pres...

Page 16: ...and another for use with the BNC connection 2 When the reading is stable press STD from any measurement mode then press TEMP STD 3 The upper display shows the active temperature while the lower displ...

Page 17: ...rature 25 C 20 C r 1 0 00 19 99 S None None r 2 20 00 199 9 S 84 S 76 S r 3 200 0 1 999 mS 1413 S 1278 S r 4 2 000 19 99 mS 12 88 mS 11 67 mS r 5 20 00 500 0 mS 111 8 mS 102 1 mS If you will only use...

Page 18: ...Automatic Temperature Compensation is used measurements are adjusted by the temperature coefficient to the normalization temperature This value is adjustable from 15 0 to 35 0 C Use the normalization...

Page 19: ...r best results If the conductivity electrode has been stored dry for some time soaking in alcohol or clean water for a few minutes can help performance 1 Turn meter on press MODE if needed for conduct...

Page 20: ...stivity Standardization Manual Adjustment For best results periodic standardization calibration with known accurate standards is recommended prior to measurement Use standards that are close in value...

Page 21: ...T Additional Manual Calibration Notes A maximum of one calibration point per range can be performed If multiple calibration points are used in the same range the most recent one will replace the previ...

Page 22: ...ile simultaneously a loud intermittent beeping sound is heard The alarms will continue until the conditions are no longer met and will only be active during measurement mode STD DUE When enabled the S...

Page 23: ...ur ISE calibration standard value 4 After Stable appears press STD to accept the standardization value 5 Rinse the ISE with clean water and dip into your next lowest calibration standard and stir Pres...

Page 24: ...SETUP MENU to use this setting Choose the PRINTER format option to transfer the data in an easily viewable format best for printing Choose the CSV format option to send the data as a comma separated v...

Page 25: ...mode after the following message is displayed Slope Error Allowable limit is 80 to 110 If the calculated pH slope is within 80 0 110 0 but not within 90 0 102 0 the value is accepted after the followi...

Page 26: ...has not been performed Conductivity Can t adjust can t calibrate AUTO calibration values 84 S 1413 S 12 88 mS or 111 8 mS are not used Change Cal Method to MANUAL Conductivity 2nd Calibration point re...

Page 27: ...test firmware for Fisher Scientific accumet AB150 AB200 and AB250 series meters which may become available USB Driver Installation Guide For Windows XP To install the USB device driver under Windows X...

Page 28: ...above and then click Next 4 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and enter the file path in the combo box C Accumet_AB_USB_Driver as in figure below or browse to it by clicking the br...

Page 29: ...when unsigned non WQHL certified drivers are about to be installed the message dialogue shown in figure below will be displayed unless installing a Microsoft WHQL certified driver Click on Continue A...

Page 30: ...28 6 The screen shown in the figure below will be displayed as Windows XP copies the required driver files 7 Once the installation is successful as shown in the figure below Click Finish to complete...

Page 31: ...iver file via web download disc email etc and save on your computer in a location that can be easily found 2 Connect the meter to a spare USB port on your PC using the USB cable provided with the inst...

Page 32: ...USB VCOM Port to bring up a menu as shown below From the Displayed menu select Update Driver Software 5 Select Browse my computer for driver software and enter the file path in the combo box or brows...

Page 33: ...has been entered in the box check Include subfolders box and click Next to proceed 7 If necessary click on Install this driver software anyway to continue with the installation if you receive Windows...

Page 34: ...32 The following window appears when installation is in progress When the installation has finished completion screen is displayed as shown below...

Page 35: ...anager Window The below figure shows the successful installation of USB Driver for Accumet AB meter Note If the USB cable is removed and connected to a new different USB port please repeat the driver...

Page 36: ...h you can upgrade your Fisher Scientific accumet AB150 AB200 and AB250 series meter to have the latest firmware This procedure applies to both Windows XP and Windows 7 Please read the entire procedure...

Page 37: ...p up window will appear showing contents of a new drive named ACCUMET AB on your computer similar to the one seen below This folder represents the hard drive of the instrument The left soft key can be...

Page 38: ...umb drive you will need to delete the firmware bin file as seen in the pop up window and replace it with the new file Highlight firmware bin and delete this file 7 Locate the new firmware file Accumet...

Page 39: ...pH AB150 AB200 AB250 Range 2 000 to 20 000 pH Resolution 0 1 0 01 0 001 pH Accuracy 0 002 pH 1 LSD Cal Points Up to 6 preset or 5 custom Buffer Sets USA 2 000 4 010 6 997 10 013 12 000 NIST 1 678 4 0...

Page 40: ...Conductivity AB200 Only Range 0 00 S to 500 0 mS Resolution 0 01 0 1 S 0 001 0 01 0 1 mS Accuracy 1 full scale Cal Points Automatic 4 points maximum 1 per range Manual 5 points maximum 1 per range Ce...

Page 41: ...sh Deutsch Fran ais Italiano Espa ol Contrast Adjustment Yes Memory 500 data sets viewable Datalogging Manual timed selectable every 3 to 3600 seconds Printer or CSV format Cal Due Alarm Yes user sele...

Page 42: ...ating Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 C Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 20 to 75 C Storage Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Ca...

Page 43: ...glass body refillable 13 620 81 Conductivity cell 2 cell epoxy body k 0 1 13 620 101 Conductivity cell 2 cell epoxy body k 1 13 620 100 Conductivity cell 2 cell epoxy body k 10 13 620 102 Conductivit...

Page 44: ...ANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Fisher s sole responsibility and the purchaser s exclusive remedy for any claim arising out of the purchase or any product listed above is repair replac...

Page 45: ...sions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant le...

Page 46: ...ass Measurement control and laboratory EMC Class A Conforms to the following directives and standards EN61326 1 2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive Electrical equipment for measurement co...

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