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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Myron L
®
Company Ultrapen™ PT6 Nitrate Pen. This instrument is designed to be accurate, fast,
and simple to use in diverse water quality applications. Advanced features include:
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Selectable Units for Displaying Nitrate Concentration in ppm as Nitrogen (NO
3
-
-N), or Nitrate (NO
3
-
), or in millivolt (mV)
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1 or 2 point Calibration Options with Choice of 4 Standard Solutions
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Proprietary ISE Sensor Design
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Built in Double Junction Reference Electrode, No Need for External Reference
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Compatible with EPA Approved Standard Method 4500-NO
3
-
D
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Live or Hold Mode – User Selectable
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Auto-Off feature – User Adjustable
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Rugged Design with Aircraft Aluminum Body
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Durable, Epoxy Encapsulated Electronics
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Waterproof
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
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Ultrapen™ Pocket Tester Model PT6
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User Replaceable Nitrate Sensor – Installed
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100 ppm NO
3
-
-N Standard Solution, 2 oz.
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Ionic Strength Adjuster (ISA), 2 oz.
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Graduated Cylinder with Cap, 2 ea.
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100
µ
L Pipette with Tip
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Protective Cap
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Pocket Clip
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Lanyard
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One N Type Battery – Installed
QUICK REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Press and release the push button to turn the PT6 ON.
2. While the LED flashes rapidly: Dip the pen in prepared sample solution so the sensor is totally submerged.
3. Swirl the pen to remove any bubbles that may be trapped in the sensor.
4. While the LED flashes slowly: Hold the pen steady in the sample solution, keeping the sensor submerged.
5. In HOLD mode – Real time readings are displayed until the LED turns solid ON. The display holds the final
reading briefly then the PT6 turns OFF.
6. In LIVE Mode – The PT6 will display constant, real-time measurements for up to 5 minutes then turn OFF.
ULTRAPEN FEATURES
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PUSH BUTTON
– Turns the PT6 ON, selects
instrument settings, and initiates calibration.
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BATTERY CAP
– Unscrew to access battery for
replacement.
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BATTERY INDICATOR
– Shows battery charge
level.
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DISPLAY
– Displays measurements, menu options,
battery indicator, and firmware revision (during power-
up).
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LED INDICATOR LIGHT
– Indicates when to dip
the PT6 in solution, when the measurement is in
progress, and when to remove the PT6 once the
measurement is complete.
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NITRATE SENSOR
– Contains the double junction
reference electrode, and nitrate ion selective electrode.
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ISE ELECTRODE
– Contains the Nitrate ISE membrane.
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THERMISTOR
– Measures temperature of sample solution.
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PROTECTIVE CAP
– Protects sensor and holds solution for conditioning sensor. To remove, wiggle the cap side to side
while pulling it off.
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Use caution not to spill conditioning solution. Verify the sensor remains fully inserted into the PT6. If not, reinstall per
Nitrate Sensor Replacement Instructions (see MAINTENANCE).
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To replace, wiggle the cap side to side while pushing it on.
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CAP STOP
– Shows how far to push the protective cap when putting it on the PT6
.
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DO NOT
push the protective cap beyond the cap stop as sensor damage may occur.
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®
Company
– ULTRAPEN™ PT6 –
Operation Manual
Nitrate Concentration and Temperature Pen
