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GETTING STARTED
2.1 Description of Keypad Functions
The Palintest Micro 500 pH meter has four keys on its
splash-proof keypad. These include ON/OFF, HOLD/
ENTER, CAL and MODE/INC keys.
ON/OFF
: Powers the meter on and turns it off. Meter
directly enters measurement mode when you
switch it on.
MODE
: Selects measurement mode for pH, mV and
temperature.
CAL
:
Allows calibration for pH, mV or Temperature, or to
abort calibration without confirming any set value.
INC
:
Allows you to increment values during calibration
mode.
HOLD
:
Freezes the measured reading for easy viewing.
ENTER
: Confirms calibration value.
2.2 Description of LCD Annunciators
The meter has a large custom LCD that consists of 3½-
digit segments and operation annunciators for pH, mV or
°C (temperature). Other annunciators include ‘HO’ (when
the HOLD function is activated) and ‘LO’ (low battery
condition) :
HO
pH
o
C
LO
mV
