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Oyster-10, V1.9 11/09 

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pH Measurement and Temperature Compensation 

1. Use 

the 

pH/mV

 button to select the pH mode. The unit of measure appears on the 

LCD. 

2.  Connect the pH electrode to the meter and place the sensor end in the solution under 

test. 

3.  For automatic temperature compensation, connect the temperature probe to the meter 

(display will read ATC) and place the sensor end in the solution about 1/3 of the way 
below the solution surface. The temperature reading of the solution appears on the 
bottom of the LCD. When the temperature of a sample differs from a buffer solution 
temperature, allow enough time for the electrode to stabilize to the sample's 
temperature. 

4.  For manual temperature compensation, a temperature sensor is not connected to the 

meter (MANUAL is displayed). Adjust the meter’s temperature display with the 

up/down

 buttons so that the displayed temperature matches the temperature of the 

solution. A manual thermometer will be needed to determine the solution temperature 
first.  

5.  To change the unit of measure for temperature (C to F or F to C), press and hold the 

pH/mV

 button while powering the meter. The LCD reflects the unit of measure. 

6.  Read the pH measurement on the main display. An out of range reading is indicated by 

dashes ( ----- ). 

7.  When the test is complete, unplug the electrode and rinse it in distilled water. 
8.  Place approx. 1 ml of pH 4 solution or tap water in the wetting cap before replacing it. 

mV (ORP) Measurements 

1.  Note that calibration is not required for mV measurements. 
2. Use 

the 

pH/mV

 button to select the mV mode. The display will reflect the unit of 

measure. 

3.  Remove the wetting cap from the ORP electrode and connect the cable via the BNC 

meter connection. 

4.  Rinse the ORP electrode and place it into a sample solution. When the LCD stabilizes 

it will read the redox potential of the sample in millivolts. 

5.  When sampling is complete, unplug and rinse the electrode. Place a small portion 

(1ml) of distilled water in the wetting cap. Place the cap over the electrode. 

25-Reading Measurement Storage 

1. Press 

the 

STORE/RECALL

 button to store the current reading. Press each time a 

reading is to be stored. 

2.  If an attempt is made to store more than 25 readings, the stored readings (starting with 

the first reading) will be overwritten. 

3.  To recall readings, press and hold the 

STORE/RECALL

 button until the ‘RECALL’ icon 

appears on the LCD. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the stored 
readings. Note that ‘NULL’ is displayed if there are no readings in memory. 

4.  To exit this mode, press and hold the 

STORE/RECALL

 button until the ‘RECALL’ icon 

disappears. 

5.  To clear the contents of the memory press and hold the 

up

 and the 

down

 arrow 

buttons while powering the meter on until the ‘CLr’ icon appears on the LCD. All 25 
locations will be erased.  

Note: Readings are stored in non-volatile memory (saved when the meter is turned off). 

Summary of Contents for Extech Instruments Oyster-10

Page 1: ...adings can be conveniently stored for later recall The Oyster 10 is battery operated portable and includes a hinged display that can be adjusted to any viewing angle In addition the neck strap offers...

Page 2: ...ter Auto Power OFF After 10 minutes of inactivity Low Battery Indication Battery icon appears on LCD Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 o F to 140 o F 20 o C to 60 o...

Page 3: ...e below The meter automatically recognizes all of the buffers listed in the table below and calibrates itself to the buffer s pH value 1 Connect the pH electrode to the meter s BNC connector input 2 O...

Page 4: ...ater 8 Place approx 1 ml of pH 4 solution or tap water in the wetting cap before replacing it mV ORP Measurements 1 Note that calibration is not required for mV measurements 2 Use the pH mV button to...

Page 5: ...ear 5 To clear the MAX MIN memory cycle the meter power External Temperature Offset Adjustment The Offset Adjustment is used to fine tune the temperature reading of the external temperature probe This...

Page 6: ...o a sample buffer or rinse solution shake the electrode with a snap motion to remove residual drops of solution 6 Use part of the sample buffer to be tested next as a rinse solution whenever possible...

Page 7: ...d replace the battery cover Troubleshooting the Meter Meters are the least likely cause of pH measurement problems To rule out the meter check the following 1 Check the 9V battery and replace it if ne...

Page 8: ...fraction has to be less than 50 to assure reasonable readings Limit time of measurement Keep probe in the 7 0 buffer between readings Dehydrated membrane Read solution for dry bulb below Dry Bulb Lon...

Page 9: ...rance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification impr...

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