Instruction Manual
Alpha DO 500
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5.3 Offset Settings
In applications where continuous DO measurement is required, it may not be
convenient to remove the electrode for calibration. In such cases, an on-line offset
adjustment is recommended. The DO Transmitter allows you set an offset of up to
±
2.00ppm
or
± 2.00 mg/l
or
± 10.0%
to compensate for errors in the electrode.
The DO Transmitter adds or subtracts the offset value from the measured DO value
and displays the corrected value. However, if you need to offset the value beyond the
average offset you would expect in your application type, consider a full calibration or
even electrode replacement.
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This screen is skipped
if Offset is zero
2 sec.
1
1
From measurement mode
press ENT key
to enter setup mode as
described in section 5.1. The LCD shows the first screen of setup mode
(
COFS
).
Press or key
to
select offset settings screen
(OFS).
Press ENT key
to access offset settings (
OFS
).
The Transmitter displays the current offset value (if any) for 2 seconds
and switches to the next screen.
2
Selecting to modify offset:
The upper display shows ‘
OFS
’.
Press or
key
to select ‘
YES
’ or ‘
nO
’.
- Select
YES
to set an offset (or adjust the existing offset)
- Select
nO
to skip offset adjustment
Press ENT key
to confirm your selection.
If ‘YES’ was selected:
3
Adjust the offset value:
The upper display shows the currently
configured offset value (if any), otherwise zero. The lower display
shows currently measured DO reading (including the current offset
value). Allow the reading to stabilize. LCD shows ‘
READY
’
annunciator when the reading is stable.
Press or key
to
adjust the upper display to required offset.
Press ENT key
to confirm the value. The Transmitter reverts to
OFS
screen.