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Handheld Conductivity Meter
LAQUAact-EC110
LAQUAact-EC120

Instruction Manual

CODE:GZ0000427797

Summary of Contents for LAQUAact-EC110

Page 1: ...Handheld Conductivity Meter LAQUAact EC110 LAQUAact EC120 Instruction Manual CODE GZ0000427797...

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Page 3: ...e to improper operation Any malfunction attributable to repair or modification by any person not authorized by HORIBA Ltd Any malfunction or damage attributable to the use in an environment not specif...

Page 4: ...case it satisfies the requirements of the Directive 2006 66 EC for the object chemical This product should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Your correct disposal of WEEE waste batteries...

Page 5: ...o provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not...

Page 6: ...result in death or serious injury This is to be limited to the most extreme situations This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Thi...

Page 7: ...t and electrode WARNING Do not use an unspecified AC adapter Otherwise it may heat up or be ignited resulting in a fire or an accident Do not disassemble or modify the instrument Otherwise it may heat...

Page 8: ...to the eyes do not rub the eyes rinse with clean water immediately and then consult a doctor Contact with alkaline fluid could cause blindness Do not put batteries in a fire expose to heat disassemble...

Page 9: ...st proof and waterproof performance is maintained only when the covers are attached correctly After replacing the batteries with an AC adapter or a serial cable connected make sure that the waterproof...

Page 10: ...not attempt to charge a non rechargeable battery Environmental conditions for use and storage Temperature 0 C to 45 C Humidity under 80 in relative humidity and free from condensation Avoid the follow...

Page 11: ...necessary points for correct operation and notifies the important points for handling the product This indicates the part where to refer for information This indicates reference information Descriptio...

Page 12: ...X M E M O...

Page 13: ...Function layer 7 Changing the operation mode 10 Changing the measurement parameter 11 Using the backlight 12 Entering numeric values 13 Saving measurement data in the internal memory 14 Measurement 1...

Page 14: ...and auto hold function 58 Changing the automatic power off setting default 30 min 60 Resetting to factory default settings 62 Setting the date and time 64 Performing test printing of the printer unit...

Page 15: ...77 The indicated value does not change No response 78 The measured value is outside the display range 78 Repeatability of the measured value is poor 78 Nothing appears when the power is turned ON 79...

Page 16: ...XIV M E M O...

Page 17: ...and basic operation method of each part Names of each part 2 Instrument 2 Display 4 Operation key 6 Basic operation 7 Function layer 7 Changing the operation mode 10 Changing the measurement paramete...

Page 18: ...nnects the BNC connector of the electrode 4 Temperature connector T Connects the temperature connector T of the electrode 5 Battery cover Set batteries inside 6 Electrode hook attachment section Attac...

Page 19: ...he instrument Third number from the left in the MFG No indicates manufacturing year Forth alphabet from the left in the MFG No indicates manufacturing month The alphabet is assigned to month according...

Page 20: ...he currently set measurement parameter 7 HOLD icon Lights when the measured value display is fixed 8 SET icon Lights when numerical values are entered 9 Temperature display area Displays the measured...

Page 21: ...isplay Battery level is high Battery level is a little lower Battery level is low The backlight may become unavailable Battery has run out Replace the batteries or use AC adapter option ERR No 0002 is...

Page 22: ...ET key Changes from the measurement mode to the setting mode Starts repeatability inspection after calibration is complete POWER key Turns ON OFF the power of instrument MODE key In the measurement mo...

Page 23: ...mode and setting mode is shown as below dX and PXX indicates the program number which is shown in the screen of the instrument Data mode Screen Layer Description d1 DATA OUT Saved data display d2 AUT...

Page 24: ...CAL CLR Deletion of calibration data P16 TEMP CF Selection of temperature conversion 0 to 10 C P17 TEMP REF Reference temperature setting 15 C to 30 C P2 TDS TDS measurement settings P21 TDS TYPE Sel...

Page 25: ...110 is different from those of EC120 P5 GEN General settings P51 MEAS Selection of auto hold type auto stability auto hold P52 AUTO OFF Automatic power off setting 0 min to 30 min P53 RESET Initializa...

Page 26: ...tion mode data mode or setting mode is possible only from the measurement mode When changing to a different mode first change to the measurement mode and then change to the desired mode Icon Name Func...

Page 27: ...operation 11 Changing the measurement parameter This instrument measures multiple parameters In the measurement mode the measurement parameter can be changed by pressing the key key key key key EC120...

Page 28: ...ng the key If the backlight is not operated for 5 minutes it automatically turns off To turn it off manually press the key again while the backlight is on This function is available for EC120 Note Tur...

Page 29: ...13 Entering numeric values When entering numeric values to make various settings and set a calibration value change the selected digit using the keys and increment or decrement the value 0 to 9 using...

Page 30: ...instrument is in the measurement mode 1 Press the key while the data to save is displayed The saved data is displayed for two seconds and then the display returns to the previous screen automatically...

Page 31: ...asurement parameters Preparation 16 Confirmation before starting measurement 16 Turning ON the instrument 17 Connecting an electrode 20 Conductivity measurement 21 Setting the instrument 22 Performing...

Page 32: ...solution for the measurement parameter If not prepare the standard solution according to your applications Are there any items that should not be wet or stained around the instrument Depending on the...

Page 33: ...n the battery cover on the back of the instrument clockwise to lock the battery cover Note Do not replace the batteries in a dusty place or with wet hands Dust or moisture could get inside the instrum...

Page 34: ...strument 2 Insert the AC adapter cable by fitting with the AC adapter jack of in the instrument 3 Insert AC adapter into the electrical socket Note Do not insert the cable with force when the connecto...

Page 35: ...e second and the screen displays the version number of software and the model and then displays the measurement mode Note Do not hold down the key after the power of the instrument is turned ON Do not...

Page 36: ...connector pin of the instrument 2 Turn the electrode connector clockwise by following the groove 3 Put the connector cover on the connector 4 When using a combination electrode equipped with a temper...

Page 37: ...the measurement parameter refer to Changing the measurement parameter page 11 The basic steps are the same for all measurement parameters however some settings and operations are only valid for specif...

Page 38: ...nstrument If automatic temperature measurement function is not used or the temperature connector is not connected to the instrument the temperature set in the instrument is displayed 1 Press the key t...

Page 39: ...Conductivity measurement 23 3 In the case of MTC enter the temperature to be compensated for and press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key Enter a number key...

Page 40: ...cm FIX fixed at mS cm depending on your application When measuring resistivity these units correspond to cm m cm for mS cm FIX 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select CON...

Page 41: ...onductivity measurement 25 4 Press the keys to select the unit and press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key Select S cm and press the key key Ex S cm is selecte...

Page 42: ...y unit from or PPT depending on your application This function is available for EC120 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select SALT salinity setting and then press the key...

Page 43: ...Conductivity measurement 27 4 Press the keys to select the unit and press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key Select PPT and press the key key Ex PPT is selected...

Page 44: ...vity cell To measure conductivity correctly the cell constant of the conductivity cell must be set in the instrument 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select COND conductiv...

Page 45: ...umber of the cell constant of the conductivity cell and then press the key 5 Press the keys to enter the cell constant value of the conductivity cell and then press the key to confirm key key key Sele...

Page 46: ...responds the unit set in Setting the conductivity unit default S cm page 24 When the cell constant is changed through the cell constant setting all the previous calibration data is deleted Match the u...

Page 47: ...of the conductivity must be set for each sample The setting of Setting the temperature display page 22 is applied to the sample temperature before the conversion 1 Press the key to enter the setting m...

Page 48: ...ys check the temperature coefficient of the sample and set it in the instrument When the temperature conversion function is used with automatic temperature measurement ATC deviations may occur within...

Page 49: ...2 Press the keys to select COND conductivity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select TEMP REF reference temperature setting and then press the key 4 Press the keys to enter the refer...

Page 50: ...om 0 4 to 1 0 default 0 5 442 Myron L 442 non linear standard curve En27888 European environmental standard non linear curve and NaCl non linear salinity curve 1 Press the key to enter the setting mod...

Page 51: ...eys to select the TDS method and then press the key 5 When selecting LINEAR enter the factor and then press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key Select LINEAR and...

Page 52: ...available calibration methods are NaCl and Sea water This function is available for EC120 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select SALT salinity setting and then press the...

Page 53: ...Conductivity measurement 37 4 Press the keys to select the salinity calculation method and then press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key...

Page 54: ...uch the black electrode part Refer to the instruction manual of the conductivity cell for how to clean the conductivity cell 2 Immerse the conductivity cell in the standard solution Make sure the hole...

Page 55: ...Conductivity measurement 39 Note In automatic calibration the measured value of a standard solution that is not at 25 C is always converted to 25 C with 2 00 C temperature coefficient...

Page 56: ...judgment starts and the COND icon blinks When the measured value stabilizes the COND icon changes from the blinking state to the lit state 4 Press the keys to enter the electrical conductivity value...

Page 57: ...The calibration for TDS salinity and resistivity is performed with the result of the calibration of conductivity When pressing the key to enter the calibration mode for TDS salinity and resistivity CA...

Page 58: ...lity judgment starts and the measurement item icon blinks When the measured value stabilizes the measurement item icon changes from the blinking state to the lit state and the display is fixed to the...

Page 59: ...ductivity measurement 43 Saving measured values To save the measurement data press the key in the screen that you want to save For details refer to Saving measurement data in the internal memory page...

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Page 61: ...leting calibration data 54 Temperature settings 56 Calibrating temperature sensor 56 General settings 58 Setting the auto stability and auto hold function 58 Changing the automatic power off setting d...

Page 62: ...the key to enter the data mode 2 Press the keys to select DATA OUT display saved data and then press the key Press the keys to change the measurement data and press the keys to change the display bet...

Page 63: ...If the batteries run out while using the automatic data save function the data saved until just before the batteries run out Replace the batteries and check the data This function is available for EC...

Page 64: ...48 4 Enter the period of saving in minutes and press the key A period from 0 min to 3600 min can be set 0 indicates no period 5 Press the key to enter the measurement mode Enter a number key Enter a...

Page 65: ...ing process During automatic data saving measurement data is displayed for one second each time a measurement takes place When more than 1000 data items are saved ERR No 0010 is displayed and data sav...

Page 66: ...ll data saved in the internal memory Data cannot be deleted selectively Copy or transfer the data to a PC for storage if necessary 1 Press the key to enter the data mode 2 Press the keys to select DAT...

Page 67: ...elete the saved data or select NO to cancel deleting it And then press the key to confirm When YES is selected END appears after deletion is complete To return to the measurement mode press the key Se...

Page 68: ...y setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select CAL DATA display calibration data and then press the key The cell constants determined by calibration are displayed Press the key to show th...

Page 69: ...ys to select AUTO CAL automatic calibration setting and then press the key 4 Select ON to set the automatic calibration or select OFF to set the manual calibration And then press the key to confirm To...

Page 70: ...he calibration data set in the instrument 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select COND conductivity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select CAL CLR delet...

Page 71: ...press the key When YES is selected and is pressed END appears after deletion is complete To return to the measurement mode press the key Tip When the key is pressed for more than three seconds in the...

Page 72: ...ure connector into the temperature connector T on the instrument 2 Immerse the electrode into the solution until the temperature sensor is immersed 3 Press the key to enter the setting mode 4 Press th...

Page 73: ...hen initializing temperature calibration data all settings need to be initialized Perform initialization by referring to Resetting to factory default settings page 62 When initialization is performed...

Page 74: ...ays instantaneous value Auto hold mode displayed as AH When the criterion for stability judgment is fulfilled during measurement the component icon and the HOLD icon light and the measured value is fi...

Page 75: ...old And then press the key to confirm selection To return to the measurement mode press the key Note In the calibration mode the auto stability mode always works Tip The stability judgment criteria is...

Page 76: ...tion for a certain period of time This function is disabled during automatic data memory saving or remote operation using an external device 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys...

Page 77: ...ngs 61 4 Enter the automatic power off time and press the key The setting range is 0 min to 30 min 0 indicates the automatic power off is OFF To return to the measurement mode press the key key Enter...

Page 78: ...ved data are deleted Make sure there will be no problems before using this function When this function is used the temperature calibration data is also initialized 1 Press the key to enter the setting...

Page 79: ...tory default settings or select NO to cancel initialization And then press the key to confirm selection When YES is selected END appears after the settings are initialized and then the instrument is a...

Page 80: ...the setting is incorrect the date and time of saved data becomes incorrect This function is available for EC120 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select GEN general setting...

Page 81: ...al settings 65 6 Press the key to confirm To return to the setting mode press the key key Enter a number and press key Enter a number and press key Enter a number and press key Enter a number and pres...

Page 82: ...roblem you can perform test printing Connect the instrument and a printer correctly and perform the following procedure for test printing As a result of test printing if the printout is as shown below...

Page 83: ...ys to select PRINT test print and then press the key Printing starts automatically When printing ends the printer icon lights and END appears Press the key or key To return to the measurement mode pre...

Page 84: ...easurement mode Reference For details of how to display measurement data and calibration data refer to the respective section Displaying saved data page 46 Displaying the latest calibration page 52 Re...

Page 85: ...Measurement range range 2 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 2 R3 180 1999 S cm Measurement range range 3 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 3 R4 1 80 19 99 mS cm Measurement range range 4 1 000 1 cm 1 Ce...

Page 86: ...which you can download from our website as well The required PC specifications and recommended PC specifications for using the FD 70 are shown in the following table Note If you are not using the RS 2...

Page 87: ...tion error occurs and the online mode does not start up and as a result RS 232C communication cannot be performed Also when the transfer format is changed turn OFF the power of the instrument and PC a...

Page 88: ...M E M O 72...

Page 89: ...ficult to remove the dirt wipe it gently with a cloth moistened with alcohol The instrument is made of solvent resistant materials but that does not mean it is resistant to all chemicals Do not dip th...

Page 90: ...ry state the cell constant will change Store with the black electrode part immersed in pure water or deionized water or with the protective cap filled with pure water or deionized water and attached t...

Page 91: ...libration during conductivity calibration ERROR No Description Definition of error 0001 Memory error Data cannot be read from or written to the internal memory 0006 Maximum calibration points exceeded...

Page 92: ...nnection Check the printer connection and connect the instrument and printer again The defect of the printer Consult your dealer Cause How to solve problem Saving more than specified items of data is...

Page 93: ...o remove the air bubbles Cause How to solve problem There is a motor or other device causing electrical interference Measure at a place where no influence from induction is given Ground all AC powered...

Page 94: ...HOLD state Cancel the HOLD state Instrument defect Consult your dealer Cause How to solve problem Sample is out of the measurement range Use a sample within the measurement range The conductivity cel...

Page 95: ...AC adapter option Instrument defect Consult your dealer Cause How to solve problem Using the instrument at high elevation or other location where the air pressure is different from sea level To elimi...

Page 96: ...M E M O 80...

Page 97: ...batteries 2 AC adapter 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 37 A option Dimensions Approx 67 80 W 170 D 28 42 H mm The figures in square bracket are maximum thicknesses Mass Approx 285 g without batteries Measu...

Page 98: ...onversion from conductivity value Measuring range Display range 0 00 mg L to 100 g L TDS factor 0 40 to 1 00 Accuracy 0 1 of full scale Resolution 0 01 mg L Resistivity Measuring principle Conversion...

Page 99: ...0 200 0 000 to 1 999 mS m 0 0 to 199 9 S m Range Cell constant 10 cm 1 1 cm 1 0 1 cm 1 0 200 to 2 000 S cm 20 0 to 199 9 mS cm 2 00 to 19 99 mS cm 200 to 1999 S cm 20 0 0 0 to 199 9 S cm 2 00 0 00 to...

Page 100: ...00 m 1 0 200 to 2 000 M m 20 0 to 199 9 k m 2 00 to 19 99 k m 0 200 to 1 999 k m 20 0 0 0 to 199 9 m 2 00 0 00 to 19 99 m 0 000 to 1 999 m Range Cell constant 0 1 cm 1 1 cm 1 10 cm 1 20 0 to 200 0 M c...

Page 101: ...lue 0 0 C to 100 0 C 25 0 C Auto power off time 0 min to 30 min 1 30 min Auto data memory time 0 2 s to 3600 s 2 2 s Conductivity Cell constant 0 700 to 1 300 0 1 cm 1 1 cm 1 10 cm 1 1 000 1 cm 1 Temp...

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Page 103: ...o the representative With regard to electrodes it is important to select the optimum electrode for the sample you want to measure For details refer to the catalogue or our website or contact your deal...

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Page 105: ...hi Kisshoin Minami ku Kyoto 601 8510 Japan http www horiba com Distributed by ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel 1 281 516 9292 888 275 5772 eFax 1 866 234 0451 Web https www abqindustrial net E mail info abqi...

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