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Operating Instructions

Power ON/OFF

Turn the meter on by pressing the 

POWER

 button. To turn the meter off, 

press, hold and release the 

POWER

 button for 2 seconds.

Note: 

This meter can be powered by either six (6) "AA" batteries or AC 

adapter (sold separately).

Selecting Measurement Modes

The R3100SD offers 3 measurement modes:
•  Conductivity
•  Total Dissolved Solids
•  Salinity (Salt)
1.  When the meter is on, press the   button to toggle between "Cd" 

for conductivity measurements, "TDS" for total dissolved solids 
measurements & "SALt" for salt measurements.

2.  Release the   button to confirm selection.

Note:

 At start up, the meter's default settings are:

•  Display Unit: Conductivity
•  Temperature Unit: °C
•  Temp. Compensation Factor: 2.0% per °C
•  Auto range: On 
•  Auto power off: On
•  Datalogger Sampling Time: 2 seconds

Conductivity Measurement

1.  Connect the conductivity probe into the input jack.
2.  Select "Cd" function (see 

Selecting Measurement Modes

 for details).

3.  Hold the probe handle and fully immerse the probe sensor into the 

solution under test.

4.  Shake the probe to let the probe's internal air bubble drift out from 

under the sensing head.

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Summary of Contents for R3100SD

Page 1: ...Data Logging Conductivity TDS Salt Meter Instruction Manual R3100SD REED Instruments 1 877 849 2127 info reedinstruments com www reedinstruments com...

Page 2: ...9 10 Data Hold 10 Recording Maximum and Minimum Readings 10 Backlight 10 Setup Mode 11 14 Formatting the SD Card Sd F 11 12 Setting the Time and Date dAtE 12 Setting the Data Logging Sampling Rate SP...

Page 3: ...ling 22 Product Support 22 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R3100SD Data Logging Conductivity TDS Salt Meter Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrumen...

Page 4: ...logger with integrated SD memory card optional User selectable sampling rate Easy to read backlit LCD display Data hold and Min Max functions Tripod mount for long term monitoring Low battery indicato...

Page 5: ...External Memory Yes expandable up to 16GB with SD card optional Auto Shut off Yes after 10 minutes off Kick Stand Yes Tripod Mountable Yes Low Battery Indicator Yes Power Supply 6 x AA batteries or A...

Page 6: ...POWER Backlight Button 2 Up Button 3 Time Button 4 SD Card Slot 5 LCD Display 6 Hold ESC A Button 7 Rec Enter B Button 8 Down Function Button 9 Log Set Sampling Check Button 10 RS 232 Output Jack 11 R...

Page 7: ...us Indicator 5 SD Card Status Indicator 6 Temperature Unit of Measure 7 PPM Multiplication Range Indicator 8 Conductivity Measurement Indicator 9 Parts per million Measurement Indicator 10 Maximum and...

Page 8: ...surements SALt for salt measurements 2 Release the button to confirm selection Note At start up the meter s default settings are Display Unit Conductivity Temperature Unit C Temp Compensation Factor 2...

Page 9: ...valid for the 200 S range and not when the zero value is 2 0 S TDS Measurement 1 Connect the conductivity probe into the input jack 2 Select tdS function see Selecting Measurement Modes for details 3...

Page 10: ...mode as indicated by REC on the LCD The meter will now begin recording maximum and minimum readings 2 While in recording mode A Press the REC button once and the maximum value will appear on the displ...

Page 11: ...perature unit of measure C or F PEr C Set Conductivity temperature compensation factor ESC Exit Setup mode 3 Once the appropriate parameter has been selected follow the instructions below Formatting t...

Page 12: ...e ESC button to exit the Setup mode and resume normal operation The internal clock will keep accurate time when the meter is powered off When new batteries are installed the clock will have to be rese...

Page 13: ...Press the ENTER button to confirm selection 3 Press the SET button to save and skip to next parameter Note At any time you can press the ESC button to exit the Setup mode and resume normal operation...

Page 14: ...pears on the LCD 1 Press the and buttons to select the desired temperature compensation The default value is 2 per C 2 Press the ENTER button to confirm selection 3 Press the SET button to save and sk...

Page 15: ...ng follow steps 1 through 7 below 1 Set the data logging sampling rate to 0 seconds see Setting the Data Logging Sampling Rate section for details 2 Press the REC button and REC will appear on the LCD...

Page 16: ...ton and DATALOGGER will stop flashing To resume press the LOG button again 5 To end the current data logging session press and hold the REC button for 2 seconds Transferring Data from the SD Memory Ca...

Page 17: ...internal air bubble drift out from under the sensing head 5 The LCD display will indicate the conductivity value 6 Press the A and B buttons simultaneously to enter calibration mode 7 The LCD display...

Page 18: ...normal operation Data Stream Output Using Terminal application a data stream can be viewed from the RS 232 output connect RS 232 USB cable between the product and terminal PC and use the following set...

Page 19: ...for 2 seconds 3 If resetting the meter does not resolve the issue please return the meter to the nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center for repair Battery Replacement When th...

Page 20: ...ted here For a complete list of all accessories and replacement parts visit your product page on www reedinstruments com Frequently Asked Questions FAQ s I cannot turn off my meter do you know why Oft...

Page 21: ...d accessories with biodegradable cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the instrument Use on external parts only Product Warranty REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defec...

Page 22: ...ED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at 1 877 849 2127 or by email at info reedinstruments com Please visit www REEDINSTRUMENTS com for the most up to date manuals datasheets p...

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