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User Manual

DOC022.52.80197

General use pH probe: Models PHC20101, PHC20103

Safety information

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Specifications

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Details

Probe type

Digital combination non-refillable, semi-liquid gel-filled probe with double
junction reference and built-in temperature sensor

pH range

pH 0 to 14

pH resolution

User-selectable stabilization time and resolution—Fast: 0.1, Fast: 0.01,
Medium: 0.01, Slow: 0.01 or Slow: 0.001

Slope

-59 mV/pH (85 to 115% at 25 °C (77 °F) per Nernstian theoretical value)

Operating temperature range

0 to 80 °C (32 to 176 °F)

Storage temperature range

5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)

Junction

Ceramic

Reference type

Ag/AgCl

Sodium (alkalinity) error

<20% at pH 14 in 1 M NaCl

Temperature accuracy

±0.3 °C (±0.54 °F)

Minimum sample depth

15 mm (0.59 in.)

Dimensions (standard)

Diameter: 12 mm (0.47 in.)
Length: 103 mm (4.056 in.)
Total length: 200 mm (7.9 in.)
Cable length: 1 or 3 m (3.28 or 9.84 ft)

Cable connection

M12 digital output and connector compatible with HQd meters

Product overview

The PHC201 series probe is a non-refillable, semi-liquid gel-filled combination pH probe
with a built-in temperature sensor (

Figure 1

). The standard PHC20101 or PHC20103 probe

comes with a 1 or 3 m (3.28 or 9.84 ft) cable and is intended for laboratory use. The probe
provides pH measurement in general aqueous applications. The probe is not suitable for
use with organic solvents, low ionic strength, wastewater, high solids or high alkaline sample
types.

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Summary of Contents for PHC20101

Page 1: ... junction reference and built in temperature sensor pH range pH 0 to 14 pH resolution User selectable stabilization time and resolution Fast 0 1 Fast 0 01 Medium 0 01 Slow 0 01 or Slow 0 001 Slope 59 mV pH 85 to 115 at 25 C 77 F per Nernstian theoretical value Operating temperature range 0 to 80 C 32 to 176 F Storage temperature range 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Junction Ceramic Reference type Ag AgCl S...

Page 2: ...solution completely Blot dry with a lint free cloth 3 Rinse the reference junction and glass bulb thoroughly with deionized water to remove the 3 M KCl solution completely Blot dry with a lint free cloth 4 For the best stabilization time condition the probe for several minutes in the sample before use Calibration Before calibration The probe must have the correct service life time stamp Set the da...

Page 3: ... locking nut is securely connected to the meter Turn on the meter 2 Push Calibrate The display shows the buffers that are necessary for calibration 3 Prepare the fresh buffers in separate beakers or appropriate containers 4 Rinse the probe with deionized water Blot dry with a lint free cloth 5 Put the probe in the pH buffer solution and stir gently Make sure that the reference junction is complete...

Page 4: ...ment error occurs refer to Troubleshooting on page 10 Measurement procedure 1 Connect the probe to the meter Make sure that the cable locking nut is securely connected to the meter Turn the meter on 2 For the best stabilization time condition the probe for several minutes in the sample or in a solution comparable to the sample in terms of pH and ionic strength before the initial sample measurement...

Page 5: ...tandard Passed the check standard measurement is within the accepted limits set by the administrative user Select Done to continue with the sample measurement 8 If the display shows Check Standard Failed the measurement is outside of accepted limits set by the administrative user and a recalibration is recommended If the acceptance criteria is set to Cal Expires on Failure Yes the display shows th...

Page 6: ...easurement Options and update the settings Option Description Resolution Sets the resolution 0 1pH Fast 0 01pH Fast default 0 01pH Medium 0 01pH Slow or 0 001pH Slow The resolution affects the number of decimal places and the stabilization time Higher resolution measurements take more time to stabilize Slower stabilization times provide higher accuracy measurements Measurement Limits Set the measu...

Page 7: ...calibration points necessary before a calibration can be completed 1 default 2 or 3 Slope Limit Sets the slope limit 1 to 20 acceptable slope criteria default 15 The slope must fall within set limits for successful calibration 5 Select Calibration Reminder and update the settings Option Description Reminder Repeat Meter will make an audible sound when a calibration is due and repeat the sound at t...

Page 8: ...ffer values are not temperature compensated Custom buffers should be read at 25 C No Buffer Standard is undefined when this option is selected Change check standard options 1 Make sure a probe is connected to the meter 2 Push and select PHC201 Settings 3 Select Modify Current Settings 4 Select Check Standards Options and update the settings Option Description Standard Sets the temperature compensa...

Page 9: ...ination on the glass sensor The type of contamination will determine the cleaning solution needed For general contaminants 1 Rinse the probe with deionized water and blot dry with a lint free cloth 2 Soak the glass bulb for 12 to 16 hours in Hach Electrode Cleaning Solution 3 Rinse or soak the probe for 1 minute in deionized water 4 Soak the probe in pH 4 buffer for up to 20 minutes then rinse wit...

Page 10: ...d Series meter manual Large number of methods stored Continue to let probe connect Do not disconnect the probe Damaged probe Make sure there is connectivity with another probe or meter to confirm isolated issue with probe Contact a Technical Support Representative Standard not recognized error Probe storage cap or soaker bottle not removed Remove the probe storage cap or soaker bottle Incorrect or...

Page 11: ...nd 10 01 buffers each for 5 minutes 2 Rinse with deionized water Blot dry with a lint free cloth 3 Calibrate the probe Electromagnetic Forces EMF such as voltaic cells thermoelectric devices eletrical generators resistors and transformers Do not test in areas where EMF is present For testing in process units i e spot checking make sure the equipment is grounded Out of range Measurement value is ou...

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