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4. Locate the o-ring lubricant included with the new sensor cap.
Apply a thin coat of o-ring lubricant to the installed o-ring.
Remove any excess o-ring lubricant from the o-ring and/or
probe with a lens cleaning tissue.
5. Remove the new sensor cap from its hydrated container and
dry the inside cavity of the sensor cap with lens cleaning tissue.
Next, clean the clear surface of the sensor on the end of the
probe with lens cleaning tissue.
6. Using clockwise motion, thread the new sensor cap onto the
probe assembly until it is finger-tight. The o-ring should be
compressed between the sensor cap and probe. Do not
over-tighten the sensor cap and do not use any tools for the
installation process.
7. After installing the new sensor cap, store the sensor in the
gray calibration/storage sleeve with a moistened sponge.
8. Follow the procedures below for entering in the new sensor
cap’s coefficients into the 9031M instrument.
[Note:
The Sensor Cap must remain in a moist environment; see
Sensor Storage for storage recommendations. If the sensor cap is
allowed to dry out, it is likely to drift slightly at the beginning of your
next study unless it is rehydrated. If the cap dries out, you can
rehydrate it by soaking the probe tip with the sensor cap installed in
room temperature tap water for 24 hours. After rehydration is
complete, recalibrate and be sure to store the probe in a moist
environment.
]
C. Sensor Storage
a. Short-Term Storage
When the LSDO sensor is not in use, store it in a moist environment.
For short-term storage (less than 30 days), moisten the sponge in
the calibration/storage sleeve with a small amount of clean water
and place this over the probe with the sensor cap and sensor guard
installed. This will provide a 100% saturated air environment.
b. Long-Term Storage
For long-term storage (>30 days), remove the battery from the
instrument. Moisten the sponge in the calibration/storage sleeve
with a small amount of clean water and place this over the probe
with the sensor cap and sensor guard installed. Inspect the sponge
every 30 days to make sure it is still moist.
