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6.2 Electrolyte Solution
The electrolyte solution in the probe cap will deplete on usage and will
need to be replaced periodically. The replacement electrolyte solution
included with the probe comes premixed and ready to use. To order more
electrolyte solution, see Section 11 –
Replacements And Accessories
.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
No display when
turned on
a) Batteries not in place
b) Batteries not in correct
polarity (+ / –) position
c) Weak batteries
a) Ensure batteries are in
place and making good
contact
b) Reinsert batteries with
correct polarity
c) Replace batteries
Unstable
readings
a) Insuff cient electrolyte
in probe
b) Air bubbles trapped
around the probe
c) Dirty or damaged probe
d) Probe not deep enough
in sample
e) External noise pickup or
induction caused by nearby
electric motor
f) Broken probe
a) Fill probe with electrolyte
&/or replace pre-assembled
cap
b) Stir or tap probe to remove
bubbles
c) Clean the probe and re-
calibrate
d) Make sure sample entirely
covers the probe sensors
e) Move or switch off
interfering motor
f) Replace probe
Slow response
a) Dirty/Oily probe
b) Temperature is changing
a) Clean probe
b) Allow temperature to
stabilize
No response to
key press
a) HOLD in use- indicated
by f ashing display
b) Damaged pad
c) Internal program error
a) Press HOLD/ENTER
b) Return to manufacturer
c) Reset by reinserting
batteries
