Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
4.1 Conductivity Electrode Maintenance
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Chapter 4
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
This chapter explains the daily maintenance operations
and error messages.
Daily maintenance is vital in assuring accurate
measurement and preventing breakage from occurring.
If electrode maintenance is neglected, it may cause
various problems and erroneous measurements. This
instrument is equipped with a convenient error message
function. If an error message appears, be sure to take
appropriate countermeasures.
4.1
Conductivity Electrode Maintenance
Refer to the electrode operation manuals for the mainte-
nance operations of each electrode.
Long-term storage
When an electrode will not be used for a long period of
time, store it after performing the following procedures.
Also, perform the maintenance of the electrode every 3
to 6 months.
1.
Disconnect the electrode from the instrument.
2.
Use pure water to wash away any sample
solution that may be adhered to the electrode.
3.
Wash the inside of the electrode protective cap
with pure water, then, after shaking out the
water, fill the cap with enough pure water to
soak the sponge.
4.
Place the electrode protective cap on the
electrode.
