Oakton WD-35610-00 Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 22

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Problem

Cause

Solution

Power on

A.

AC outlet not switched on

A. 

Switch on power supply.

but no

B.

AC adapter socket not

B. 

Re-insert AC adapter 

display

inserted properly.

socket.

C.

Component failure.

C. 

Replace meter.

Unstable

A.

Air bubbles in cell.

A. 

Tap cell to remove bubbles.

conductivity

B.

Dirty probe.

B. 

Clean probe and recalibrate.

readings

C.

Low conductivity

C. 

Avoid atmospheric contact

with solution.

D.

External noise pickup.

D. 

Move away from noise.

E. 

Broken probe.

E. 

Replace probe.

“OR” on 

A.

Probe is shorted.

A. 

Test probe.

upper 

B.

Probe is in too-high

B. 

Use different solution or

display

conductivity solution 

select different range.

for range.

Temperature

A.

Oxidation of temperature

A. 

Clean connector with

reading

probe connector.

alcohol.

erratic or

B.

Temperature of solution

B. 

Heat or cool solution.  

lower display

is out of range.

reads “OR”

Not able to

A.

Dirty/Oily probe.

A. 

Clean probe. See “Probe

calibrate

Care & Maintenance” in

instruction manual.

B.

Incorrect probe

B. 

Change cell constant (see Setup

cell constant

program P2.4) or replace probe.

C.

Contaminated or

C.

Replace standards

inaccurate standards

10. Troubleshooting Tips

warranty/

return of  items

appendix

accessories

specifications

error 

messages/

troubleshooting

probe care

and

maintenance

setup

program

conductivity

measurement

temperature

calibration

conductivity

calibration

starting up

introduction

Summary of Contents for WD-35610-00

Page 1: ...Conductivity meter CON 500 ON OFF MEAS MODE HOLD SET MI MR CAL RANGE ENTER The Economy Conductivity Benchtop Meter Model no WD 35610 00 WD 35610 05 897 1997 00701 55...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...icator Hold function Storing and recalling data MI and MR keys 6 Setup program 15 Entering the Setup program Using Setup programs 7 Using the Setup program 16 19 P1 0 memory clear P1 1 Temperature coe...

Page 4: ...dings To activate press HOLD while in the conductivity measurement mode To release press HOLD again MODE Selects between the conductivity and the temperature mode CAL MEAS Selects between Measurement...

Page 5: ...omatic Temperature Compensation INPUT For connection to conductivity cells with BNC type connectors The meter accepts any cell with a BNC connector Always make sure that the connector is clean and dry...

Page 6: ...s clean and dry a Slide the probe connector of the probe over the BNC connector socket Make sure the slots of the connector are in line with the posts of the socket b Rotate and push the connector clo...

Page 7: ...the ranges that have been calibrated have maximum 1 full scale accuracy If you are measuring values in more than one range make sure to calibrate at multiple standard values to cover those ranges If a...

Page 8: ...uld be enough standard solution to immerse the tip of the conductivity cell above the air holes about 3 4 from the bottom of the probe 4 Rinse your probe with deionized water then in a small amount of...

Page 9: ...firm See Figure 9 8 Repeat steps 1 7 for other ranges You can calibrate at one point for each of the five ranges Errors in Conductivity Calibration When an error occurs during the calibration procedur...

Page 10: ...ory calibration value See figure 11 4 Place a temperature standard i e an NIST traceable thermometer in the solution with your probe Compare the value of the known standard to the value of the conduct...

Page 11: ...into the sample make sure the tip of the probe is completely immersed into the sample above the air holes about 3 4 from the bottom of the probe Also make sure there are no air bubbles trapped in the...

Page 12: ...o conductivity read ings The MEAS annunciator together with the auto ranging annunciator AUTO displays on the top center of the LCD See Figure 18 6 Rinse the probe with deionized or distilled water be...

Page 13: ...If the READY function is switched off the READY annunciator will not display and readings will update more quickly To turn on or off the READY indicator enter SETUP and then scroll to P2 0 Ready ON OF...

Page 14: ...n a last in first out order For exam ple If you stored 10 readings when you press the MR key the meter will display reading MEM 9 As you continue to press MR the display will display reading MEM 8 and...

Page 15: ...r diagnostic purposes To exit from the program at anytime after you confirm your choice or to abort from SETUP press CAL MEAS to return to MEAS Make sure you press ENTER to confirm your option in each...

Page 16: ...emperature coeffi cient from 0 0 to 10 0 C depending on the type of solution measured Most solutions will read accurately with a temperature coefficient of 2 00 C If you do not know the tempera ture c...

Page 17: ...2 3 4 or 5 is indicated in the lower left corner of the display Ranges that have not been calibrated will display The display will also indicate S or mS depending upon which range was calibrated See...

Page 18: ...keyed operation OFF Meter operates continuously until manually switched off with the ON OFF button Under default condition the AUTO OFF function is ON 1 Press the MI or MR keys to turn the AUTO OFF fe...

Page 19: ...crolls to Setup parameter 2 4 To exit the SETUP mode press CAL MEAS P2 4 Cell Constant Selection Select the nominal cell constant depending on the probe you use The standard probe included with the me...

Page 20: ...make continuous contact with your solutions Readings will rise over a period of time while you soak your probe Do not immerse the probe in oily solutions Clean the probe thoroughly by stirring it in m...

Page 21: ...The table also provides possible solutions to the problems encountered For conductivity measurements the ERR annunciator appears on the display whenever the calibration value input into the meter is...

Page 22: ...display conductivity solution select different range for range Temperature A Oxidation of temperature A Clean connector with reading probe connector alcohol erratic or B Temperature of solution B Heat...

Page 23: ...anges 10 S and a cell constant of 10 is best for higher ranges 100 mS Temperature compensation auto or manual Temperature Coefficient Adjustment 0 0 to 10 0 per C Reference temperature 25 C or 20 C se...

Page 24: ...13 15 000 S Cal Standard 20 single use pouches Probes WD 35607 50 Replacement platinum epoxy conductivity probe with built in temperature sensor Cell constant 1 0 WD 35607 55 Platinum epoxy conductiv...

Page 25: ...ent for your first range 9 The display will show 0 0 S You are now at the begin ning of your second range The secondary display will show r2 0 10 Press ENTER to zero adjust your second range Repeat st...

Page 26: ...alibrating the 1st Temperature Point NOTE If you don t want to change the first lower temperature setting press CAL MEAS and skip to the calibration of the second temperature point NOTE To exit at any...

Page 27: ...the ENTER key The primary and secondary dis plays will show the digital counts equivalent to the temperature value Wait for this value to stabilize See Figure 37 4 Once the value is stable press the...

Page 28: ...ocedure outlined above 6 Once this value is displayed press ENTER to confirm the value This coefficient will now be applied to all the meter readings Addendum 4 Calibration Tips You only need one cali...

Page 29: ...n a charge basis 15 Return of items Authorization must be obtained from your OAKTON distributor before returning items for any reason When applying for authorization please include data regarding the...

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