Thermo Scientific Orion Star A320 Series
Electrochemistry Portable Meters
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Page 1: ...Thermo Scientific Orion Star A320 Series Electrochemistry Portable Meters 68X000443 Revision A June 2015 User Manual ...
Page 2: ... call 1 800 225 1480 and outside the United States call 1 978 232 6000 or fax 1 978 232 6031 For additional product information contact your local authorized dealer local Thermo Scientific Orion technical sales representative or contact us using the Water and Laboratory Products WLP information on the page back of this manual Applications and Technical Resources Visit www thermoscientific com wate...
Page 3: ...lities 23 Meter Maintenance 23 Chapter 3 24 Meter Setup Menus 24 Main Setup Menu 24 General Setup Menu Navigation 24 Channel Specific Method Mode and Temperature Menus 28 Method Menu 29 Mode and Settings Menu 32 Temperature Menu 46 Instrument Settings Setup Menu 51 Log View Menu 52 Data Log 52 Calibration Log 53 Diagnostics Menu 54 Meter Self Test Procedure 54 Electrode Stability Test Procedure 55...
Page 4: ...ure 75 Chapter 7 76 Data Transfer and Software Updates 76 Data Storage and Transfer Settings 76 Measurement Read Type Setting 76 Data Log Setting 77 Export Data Settings 78 Printer Compatibility and Requirements 80 Computer Compatibility and Requirements 81 Using the USB to Serial Computer Cable 82 Using the USB Computer Cable 84 Orion Star Com Communication Software 87 Meter Interfacing with Othe...
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Page 6: ...eful shortcut keys facilitates fast and efficient meter navigation and control The multilanguage user interface allows customization of the meter in a variety of local languages with new languages available through software updates Measurements can be taken quickly and reliably with the onscreen reading stability indicator and selectable read modes Auto Read timed or continuous with hold function ...
Page 7: ...ctivity Meter Measure pH mV relative mV or ORP with temperature on channel one and measure conductivity TDS salinity or resistivity with temperature on channel two Orion Star A326 pH RDO DO Meter Measure pH mV relative mV or ORP with temperature on channel one and measure dissolved oxygen as saturation or concentration with temperature on channel two Orion Star A329 pH ISE Conductivity RDO DO Mete...
Page 8: ... field case Each Orion Star A320 series meter is fully tested and certified by Thermo Fisher Scientific and a certificate of calibration is included with each meter For specific meter and kit contents refer to the Ordering Information section Visit our website at www thermoscientific com OrionMeters to download the complimentary Orion Star Com data transfer computer software and Star A200 A300 ser...
Page 9: ...nded Use Please read this reference guide thoroughly Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate the meter warranty and cause permanent damage to the meter Thermo Scientific Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual 9 ...
Page 10: ...e meter display facing down on a clean dry surface 4 Loosen the two screws holding the battery cover in place and gently pull up the battery cover to release it from the meter 5 Remove the old batteries from the battery compartment 6 Install the new batteries in the battery compartment orientating the batteries as shown in the battery compartment housing 7 Replace the battery compartment cover and...
Page 11: ...er This universal power adapter is specifically for use with Star A320 series portable meters Use of other power adapters can damage the meter and void the warranty 1 Select the appropriate plug plate for the power outlet that will be used 2 Remove the clear plastic cover from the groove on the back of the power adapter 3 Slide the appropriate plug plate into the groove on the back of the power ad...
Page 12: ...RA ESCD Orion Star A series conductivity and DO sensor holder for portable meter armor STARA CS Orion Star A series portable meter hard sided field case Orion Star A Series Portable Meter Armor Insert the Orion Star A320 series portable meter into the top of the portable meter armor The holders for a pH electrode and conductivity DO sensors can be attached to either side of the meter armor Adjust ...
Page 13: ...electrodes connected electrodes and sensors calibration and maintenance solutions extra batteries and additional accessories all in one convenient location for easy portability in the field The door can be easily detached for easier cable wrapping and then reattached to provide additional protection for the electrodes Thermo Scientific Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual 13 ...
Page 14: ...tar A324 Star A325 Star A326 and Star A329 meters Ref Connect a half cell reference electrode with standard 2 5 mm pin tip connector Star A321 Star A324 Star A325 Star A326 and Star A329 meters ATC CON Connect an ATC temperature probe with 8 pin MiniDIN connector Star A321 Star A324 and Star A326 meters Connect a conductivity sensor or ATC temperature probe with 8 pin MiniDIN connector Star A322 S...
Page 15: ...Star A321 pH Meter Connections Orion Star A322 Conductivity Meter Connections Orion Star A323 RDO DO Meter Connections Orion Star A324 pH ISE Meter Connections Thermo Scientific Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual 15 ...
Page 16: ...Orion Star A325 pH Conductivity Meter Connections Orion Star A326 pH RDO DO Meter Connections Orion Star A329 pH ISE Conductivity RDO DO Meter Connections 16 Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific ...
Page 17: ...he meter is powered on press and release the power key to switch the display backlight on and off measure esc Press the measure esc key in the Auto Read measurement mode to start a new measurement Press the measure esc key to escape the current mode or menu and return to the measurement mode setup up arrow p Press the setup key to enter the setup menu from the measurement mode Press the up arrow p...
Page 18: ...ement and press the hold key again to release unfreeze the measurement Press the left arrow t key to scroll left through a list of items Function Keys The following image shows the f1 f2 and f3 keys with their corresponding actions above each function key on the meter display Pressing the f1 cal key will prompt the meter to enter the calibration mode Pressing the f2 sample ID key will prompt the m...
Page 19: ... measurement units Main measurement mode Calibration points from most recent active calibration Main measurement value Temperature measurement and source Date and time Method Main measurement units Main measurement mode Calibration points from most recent active calibration Main measurement value Temperature measurement and source Temperature compensation setting Date and time Method Main measurem...
Page 20: ... source Channel 2 main measurement value Channel 2 main measurement units Channel 2 main measurement mode Channel 1 main measurement mode Channel 1 main measurement value Channel 1 main measurement units Date and time Channel 1 temperature measurement and source Channel 2 temperature measurement and source Channel 2 main measurement value Channel 2 main measurement units Channel 2 main measurement...
Page 21: ... Indicates the pH electrode condition as good two bars fair one bar or bad slash through it based on the last saved calibration and electrode stability Indicates the active measurement method number M100 and M200 are the default methods and indicate a password protected method is not in use Stability indicator will flash stabilizing while the measurement is changing and show ready when the measure...
Page 22: ...t stability Icon pH Electrode Status Electrode condition is good The electrode slope is in the range of 95 1 to 104 9 Electrode condition is fair The electrode slope is 85 1 to 95 or 105 to 114 9 Electrode condition is bad The electrode slope is 85 or lower or 115 or higher Consult the pH electrode manual for instructions on how to clean condition and troubleshoot the electrode Note This is a gene...
Page 23: ...A325 pH Conductivity Meter pH mV RmV ORP Conductivity TDS Salinity Resistivity n a Automatic Manual Star A326 pH RDO DO Meter pH mV RmV ORP Dissolved Oxygen as Saturation or mg L n a Automatic Manual channel 1 only Star A329 pH ISE Conductivity RDO DO Meter pH mV RmV ORP ISE Conductivity TDS Salinity Resistivity Dissolved Oxygen as Saturation or mg L Automatic Manual channel 1 and 2 only Meter Mai...
Page 24: ... the parameters and settings in the selected menu a To select a value from a list of options press the p or q key to highlight the desired value and then press the f3 select key to set the value b To enter a numeric value use the popup number entry screen i Press the f3 edit key to open the number entry screen ii Press the p q t or u key to highlight a number decimal point or negative sign and the...
Page 25: ...ration and alarm settings for dissolved oxygen and temperature Star A323 RDO DO meter Star A326 pH RDO DO meter Star A329 pH ISE conductivity RDO DO meter Use the Instrument Settings menu to update meter settings for data transfer data log date and time language sounds stirrer speed display contrast auto shutoff user ID and sample ID All Star A320 series meters Access the View Log menu to view exp...
Page 26: ...ode and Settings menu Main Setup Menu Channel Method Mode and Settings Temperature Settings Export Data Data Log Date Time Language Key Press Beep Alarm Beep Contrast Auto Shut Off User ID Sample ID View Log Data Log Calibration Log Diagnostics Factory Reset User Reset Self Test Stability Test About Meter 26 Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific ...
Page 27: ...asure Unit Blank Correct Stability Averaging Limit Alarm Cal Due Alarm Low Lv Stability COND Channel Mode and Settings Measure Mode Read Type Cell K Type Salinity TDS Factor Ref Temp Temp Comp Temp Coeff Stability Averaging Limit Alarm Cal Due Alarm Cell Type DO RDO Channel Mode and Settings Measure Mode Measure Unit Resolution Read Type Baro Pressure Salinity Correct Stability Averaging Limit Ala...
Page 28: ...Star A325 pH conductivity meter pH Channel COND Channel Orion Star A326 meters pH RDO DO meter pH Channel RDO DO Channel Orion Star A329 pH ISE conductivity RDO DO meter pH ISE Channel COND Channel RDO DO Channel Method Use the Method setup menu to create load copy edit or delete password protected methods Mode and Settings Select the Mode and Settings menu to review and update the measurement cal...
Page 29: ...tar A322 conductivity meter Creating a New Method using the Current Meter Settings 1 In the measurement mode press the setup key 2 Press the p q t or u key to highlight pH Channel pH ISE Channel COND Channel or DO RDO Channel and press the f3 select key 3 Press the p or q key to highlight Method and press the f3 select key to access the methods list 4 Press the p or q key to highlight Current Sett...
Page 30: ...hod to be saved 1 In the measurement mode press the setup key 2 Press the p q t or u key to highlight pH Channel pH ISE Channel COND Channel or DO RDO Channel and press the f3 select key 3 Press the p or q key to highlight Method and press the f3 select key to access the methods list 4 Press the p or q key to highlight a protected method to be copied to an open protected method and press the f3 op...
Page 31: ... methods list 4 Press the p or q key to highlight a protected method and press the f3 options key a Protected methods have the date time and mode shown in the methods list 5 Use the popup number entry screen to enter the specific password for the selected method a Press the f3 edit key to access the number entry screen b Press the p q t or u key to highlight a number press the f3 enter key to sele...
Page 32: ...r computer Timed o Measurement values are continuously updated on the display and the Stabilizing or Ready icon indicates the measurement stability status o When enabled measurements are saved to the data log and exported to a printer or computer at the selected time interval of 3 seconds 00 00 03 to 24 hours 24 00 00 Stability Setting Information The stability setting determines when a measuremen...
Page 33: ...ple when the high limit is set to 8 50 pH the alarm will activate when a measurement of 8 51 pH or higher is read in the measurement mode Turn on the alarm beep setting in the Instrument Settings menu to enable an audible beep when the alarm is triggered Calibration Due Alarm Setting The calibration due alarm allows the operator to set a custom calibration interval in hours If a calibration is not...
Page 34: ... and 12 46 buffers DIN pH 1 68 4 01 6 86 and 9 18 buffers Stability Smart Stability Fast Medium Slow Set when a measurement is recognized as stable Smart Stability compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time Averaging Off Automatic Smart Set averaging for faster measurement stability Automatic Smart compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter res...
Page 35: ...59 mV from the theoretical mV reading of the pH buffer and therefore verify that the pH electrode in use is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition 1 Prepare the pH electrode according to the electrode manual Set the meter measurement mode to mV 2 Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water blot it dry with a lint free tissue and place the pH electrode into a pH 4 01 buffer at approxima...
Page 36: ...n off or on for ISE measurements when the function is on an algorithm is used to compensate for the non linear response of the electrode in low level standards and samples for improved measurement stability Stability Smart Stability Fast Medium Slow Set when a measurement is recognized as stable Smart Stability compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time Averaging ...
Page 37: ...m the theoretical mV reading of the pH buffer and therefore verify that the pH electrode in use is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition 1 Prepare the pH electrode according to the electrode manual Set the meter measurement mode to mV 2 Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water blot it dry with a lint free tissue and place the pH electrode into a pH 4 01 buffer at approximately 25 C...
Page 38: ...point calibrations at the lower limit of detection are desirable when the response of an ion selective electrode is non linear and cannot be characterized with a one or two point calibration This is usually seen as a low electrode slope Generally the electrode is behaving in a Nernstian manner but the effect of a blank is being observed See the figure below This blank may be a true reagent blank t...
Page 39: ...during an ordinary calibration For best results calibration standards should be close in range to the expected sample concentrations and should bracket the expected sample concentration When conditions 1 2 and 3 are not met the calibration data is handled by the multi point calibration method described earlier In calibrations with more than three points a combination of methods is utilized Automat...
Page 40: ...Off Linear nLFn nLFu EP Set the temperature compensation type as linear nLFn non linear natural water nLFu non linear ultra pure water EP compensation off with alarm when values are outside EP requirements for ultra pure water or off Temp Coeff Temp Coefficient 2 10 Enter the temperature coefficient used with the linear temperature compensation setting Stability Smart Stability Fast Medium Slow Se...
Page 41: ...ll conductivity temperature sensor with 1 5 meter 5 foot cable 1 μS cm to 200 mS cm 0 475 cm 1 013010MD Orion 4 cell conductivity temperature sensor with 3 meter 10 foot cable 1 μS cm to 200 mS cm 0 475 cm 1 013020MD Orion 4 cell conductivity temperature sensor with 6 meter 20 foot cable 1 μS cm to 200 mS cm 0 475 cm 1 013025MD Orion 4 cell conductivity temperature sensor with 10 meter 32 foot cab...
Page 42: ...Sugar Syrup 5 64 Ultra Pure Water 4 55 98 Sulfuric Acid 2 84 Salt NaCl 2 12 Dilute Ammonia 1 88 5 NaOH 1 72 10 HCl 1 32 5 Sulfuric Acid 0 96 nLFn non linear ultra pure non degassed water applies a non constant correction factor to pure water samples that have a varying response to changes in temperature This mode is for temperature compensated readings of low conductivity waters that are in equili...
Page 43: ...DO meters measure TDS as the total amount of dissolved inorganic material in a solution The dissolved inorganic material carries a current that is measured by the conductivity sensor Since there is a direct relationship between conductivity and TDS conductivity readings are used to estimate the presence of inorganic material using the TDS factor entered in the setup menu The standard method of det...
Page 44: ...re value Manual Salinity Correct Auto Practical Salt Manual 0 0 Enter the salinity value of samples for automatic salinity correction of dissolved oxygen measurements Stability Smart Stability Fast Medium Slow Set when a measurement is recognized as stable Smart Stability compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time Averaging Off Automatic Smart Set averaging for fa...
Page 45: ...sample is manually entered as ppt parts per thousand in the setup menu Orion Star A329 pH ISE conductivity RDO DO meters offer the additional option of using the measured conductivity value of a sample for automatic salinity correction of dissolved oxygen measurements The conductivity sensor and dissolved oxygen sensor must be placed in the same sample during the dissolved oxygen measurement for p...
Page 46: ...perature Unit Celsius Fahrenheit Temperature Calibration ATC Star A322 Conductivity Meter COND Channel Manual Temp Value Enter temperature value Temperature Unit Celsius Fahrenheit Temperature Calibration ATC Star A323 RDO DO Meter DO RDO Channel Temperature Unit Celsius Fahrenheit Temperature Calibration polarographic DO sensor only Solution Temperature Membrane Temperature Sol Mem Temp Star A324...
Page 47: ...29 pH ISE Conductivity RDO DO Meter pH Channel Manual Temp Value Enter temperature value Temperature Unit Celsius Fahrenheit Temperature Calibration ATC Solution Temperature Membrane Temperature Sol Mem Temperature ATC Sol Mem Temp Temperature Input ATC DO Probe Manual COND Channel Manual Temp Value Enter temperature value Temperature Unit Celsius Fahrenheit Temperature Calibration ATC Solution Te...
Page 48: ...lue is shown at the top of the screen b Press the f2 done key to save the value and exit the number entry screen 6 Press the f1 back key to return to the main temperature menu and press the measure esc key to return to the measurement mode Temperature Unit 1 In the measurement mode press the setup key 2 Press the p q t or u key to highlight pH Channel pH ISE Channel COND Channel or DO RDO Channel ...
Page 49: ...e Temperature Sol Mem Temperature or ATC Sol Mem Temp and press the f3 select key 6 Place the ATC probe and or sensor into a solution with a known stable temperature Two NIST traceable thermometers should be used to measure and verify the temperature 7 Wait for the temperature value on the meter to stabilize and then press the f3 edit key to access the popup number entry screen and enter the tempe...
Page 50: ...nts as long as both the pH electrode and dissolved oxygen sensor are placed in the same solution 1 In the measurement mode press the setup key 2 Press the p q t or u key to highlight pH Channel pH ISE Channel or COND Channel and press the f3 select key 3 Press the p or q key to highlight Temperature and press the f3 select key 4 Press the p or q key to highlight Temperature Input and press the f3 ...
Page 51: ...Use the date setting to select the date format as day month year DD MM YY or month day year MM DD YY and then enter the month day and year values Use the time setting to set the time format as 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock and then enter the hour and minute values Language English Español Deutsch Français Italiano 中文 Chinese Set the language to be used for the meter interface additional languages...
Page 52: ...ess the p or q key to highlight a point and then press the f2 select key b Press the f1 back key to return to the list of data log points 6 To export the data log to a printer or computer a Press the f3 options key press the p or q key to highlight Log Export and then press the f2 accept key b Press the p or q key to highlight Today Last 10 Range or All and then press the f2 accept key i If Range ...
Page 53: ...H RmV ORP or ISE and press the f2 select key c If Conductivity Channel is selected press the p or q key to highlight Conductivity Resistivity TDS or Salinity and press the f2 select key d If DO RDO Channel is selected press the p or q key to highlight DO or RDO and press the f2 select key 5 The meter will display a list of calibrations for the selected channel and calibration mode The list chows t...
Page 54: ...ht Self Test and press the f2 select key 4 Disconnect all electrodes and sensors from the meter attach the BNC shorting cap to the BNC input if applicable and press the f2 yes key 5 Press the f2 yes key to start the self test 6 The meter will perform the self test Once Self Test Passed is displayed press the f1 esc key and the meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode Meter Verifica...
Page 55: ...ientific Orion ORP standard Catalog Number 967901 or 967961 is recommended for testing an ORP electrode c A calibration standard with a moderate concentration of the ion of interest is recommended for testing an ion selective electrode ISE d Thermo Scientific Orion 1413 µS conductivity standard Catalog Number 011007 or 01100710 is recommended for testing most conductivity sensors Thermo Scientific...
Page 56: ... Meter Basics 2 Refer to the instructions in Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus to customize measurement calibration and alarm settings within the pH Channel or pH ISE Channel setup menu and data transfer data log date and time language sounds display contrast auto shutoff user ID and sample ID settings within the Instrument Settings setup menu 3 Connect all necessary electrodes probes and sensors to the...
Page 57: ... key 4 Wait for the pH value on the meter to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 accept key to accept the pH buffer value determined by the automatic buffer recognition function or b Press the f3 edit key to access the popup number entry screen and manually enter the pH buffer value i Press the p q t or u key to highlight a number or decimal point press the f3 enter k...
Page 58: ...2 through 4 in the pH Calibration Procedure b If Edit is selected press the f3 edit key use the popup number entry screen to enter a new pH buffer value press the f2 done key and then press the f2 accept key Select another calibration point to edit or press the f1 back key c If Delete is selected the calibration point will be deleted If deleting the point changes it to a one point calibration ente...
Page 59: ...2 select key 2 Rinse the electrode and any other electrodes in use with distilled water blot gently with a lint free tissue to remove excess water and place into the standard 3 When the electrode and standard are ready press the f3 start key 4 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize indicated by the flashing stabilizing or solid ready icon and perform one of the following actions a Press t...
Page 60: ...rodes to be used to the appropriate meter inputs Make sure the meter measurement mode is set to ORP For Star A325 Star A326 and Star A329 meters press the f3 channel key until the ORP channel is shown in the measurement mode 1 Press the f1 cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the p or q key to highlight pH Channel or pH ISE Channel ...
Page 61: ...tandard 3 When the electrode and standard are ready press the f3 start key 4 Wait for the value on the meter to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 accept key to accept the displayed concentration value or b Press the f3 edit key to access the popup number entry screen and manually enter the concentration value i Press the p q t or u key to highlight a number or decim...
Page 62: ... 2 through 4 in the ISE Calibration Procedure b If Edit is selected press the f3 edit key use the popup number entry screen to enter a new standard value press the f2 done key and then press the f2 accept key Select another calibration point to edit or press the f1 back key c If Delete is selected the calibration point will be deleted If deleting the point changes it to a one point calibration ent...
Page 63: ... in the measurement mode 3 Once the measurement is stable or reaches the set time record all applicable parameters a Auto Read Once the measurement is stable it will be locked and held on the display and the AR icon will remain solid If the data log function is enabled the measurement will be exported to the data log b Continuous The flashing Stabilizing icon will update to the solid Ready icon wh...
Page 64: ...ctions in Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus to customize measurement calibration and alarm settings within the COND Channel setup menu and data transfer data log date and time language sounds display contrast auto shutoff user ID and sample ID settings within the Instrument Settings setup menu 3 Connect all necessary electrodes probes and sensors to the appropriate meter inputs a Connect a conductivity ...
Page 65: ...ny other electrodes in use with distilled water blot gently with a lint free tissue to remove excess water and place into the conductivity standard 3 When the sensor and standard are ready press the f3 start key 4 Wait for the value on the meter to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 accept key to accept the conductivity value determined by automatic standard recognit...
Page 66: ...puter Alternative Certified Cell Constant Entry Calibration Procedure When using the cell constant entry calibration procedure enter the certified cell constant K value that is printed on the conductivity sensor cable or certificate of calibration 1 Press the f1 cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the p or q key to highlight Conduc...
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Page 68: ...s the p q t or u key to highlight a number or decimal point press the f3 enter key to select the highlighted item and repeat until the desired value is shown at the top of the screen b Press the f2 done key to save the value and exit the number entry screen c Press the f2 accept key to accept the entered cell constant value 5 The meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode and Cell Co...
Page 69: ...n the measurement mode 3 Once the measurement is stable or reaches the set time record all applicable parameters a Auto Read Once the measurement is stable it will be locked and held on the display and the AR icon will remain solid If the data log function is enabled the measurement will be exported to the data log b Continuous The flashing Stabilizing icon will update to the solid Ready icon when...
Page 70: ...ions in Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus to customize measurement calibration and alarm settings within the DO RDO Channel setup menu and data transfer data log date and time language sounds display contrast auto shutoff user ID and sample ID settings within the Instrument Settings setup menu 3 Connect all necessary electrodes probes and sensors to the appropriate meter inputs a Connect an RDO optical ...
Page 71: ...le can be used with just enough distilled water to cover the bottom without touching the sensor Water air saturated water This method uses water that is 100 saturated with air Bubble air into a water sample for an extended period preferably overnight Manual Winkler This method uses a water sample with a known concentration of dissolved oxygen and is typically used to calibrate the DO sensor to the...
Page 72: ... the f2 print key to export the calibration data to a printer or computer Water Air saturated Water Calibration 1 Press the f1 cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the p or q key to highlight DO RDO Channel and press the f2 select key 2 Press the p or q key to highlight Water and press the f3 select key 3 Prepare the DO sensor and 1...
Page 73: ...tabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 accept key to accept the displayed dissolved oxygen value Or b Press the f3 edit key to access the popup number entry screen and manually enter the dissolved oxygen value i Press the p q t or u key to highlight a number or decimal point press the f3 enter key to select the highlighted item and repeat until the desired value is shown ...
Page 74: ...e p or q key to highlight DO RDO Channel and press the f2 select key 2 Press the p or q key to highlight Set Zero and press the f3 select key 3 Prepare the DO sensor and zero oxygen solution and allow them to reach equilibrium a Use plastic paraffin film to seal the open area between the DO sensor and vessel containing the calibration solution 4 When the DO sensor and calibration apparatus are rea...
Page 75: ...he measurement mode 3 Once the measurement is stable or reaches the set time record all applicable parameters a Auto Read Once the measurement is stable it will be locked and held on the display and the AR icon will remain solid If the data log function is enabled the measurement will be exported to the data log b Continuous The flashing Stabilizing icon will update to the solid Ready icon when th...
Page 76: ... continuous and timed read types Auto Read Press the measure esc key to start a measurement The AR icon blinks as the changing value stabilizes When the measurement is stable the AR icon stops blinking and the measurement is locked on the display until the measure esc key is pressed again When the data log and export data settings are enabled the stable measurement is automatically saved to the da...
Page 77: ... seconds 00 00 00 b Press the f3 edit key to access the popup number entry screen c Press the p q t or u key to highlight a number press the f3 enter key to select the number and repeat until a two digit value is shown at the top of the screen d Press the f2 done key to save the value and exit the number entry screen e Repeat until the correct time interval is entered for the hours minutes and sec...
Page 78: ... Data and press the f3 select key 4 Press the p or q key to highlight Printing and press the f3 select key Press the p or q key to highlight On and press the f3 select key 5 Press the p or q key to highlight Data Format and press the f3 select key Press the p or q key to highlight Printer or PC CSV and press the f3 select key 6 Press the p or q key to highlight Comm Config and press the f3 select ...
Page 79: ...Chapter 7 Data Transfer and Software Updates 5 Point pH Calibration Printer Format pH Measurement Printer Format Thermo Scientific Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual 79 ...
Page 80: ...ired to interface an Orion Star A320 series meter to this printer The baud rate of Orion Star A320 series meters can be set to 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 for communication to different printers The fixed meter settings are Number of Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Flow Control XON XOFF The meter will send measurements and calibration data to the printer if the printer option is turned ...
Page 81: ...ter must be up to date with the latest Windows updates installed and have NET framework version 4 0 with the latest updates All computer screen savers and power management settings should be disabled when the meter is interfaced with the computer The computer should not go into sleep standby mode while the meter is transferring data Laptop computers should be plugged into a power supply running on...
Page 82: ...mputer cable can be used to transfer data from the meter to the computer using Orion Star Com computer software HyperTerminal or similar program and send remote commands from the computer to the meter 4 Record the COM port location of the USB to Serial cable for example COM8 To view the COM port location open the computer s Device Manager tool and expand the Ports option a For Windows 7 Click the ...
Page 83: ...vice Manager tool expand the Other Deceives option double click the device and manually install the driver The drivers for some RS232 to USB to adapters may need to be downloaded from the manufacturer s website For example when using a Tripp Lite adapter go to http www tripplite com support downloads enter the model number of the adapter i e U209 000 R and select the appropriate driver for the com...
Page 84: ...the computer the computer will try to search for the device driver software and then a message will appear that the device driver software was not successfully installed Open the computer s Device Manager tool a For Windows 7 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel In the Control Panel window click Device Manager if viewing by large icons or small icons or click System and Security and...
Page 85: ...oftware Updates 6 The Virtual COM Port CDC properties window will open Click the Update Driver button 7 Click the Browse my computer for driver software option Thermo Scientific Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual 85 ...
Page 86: ...ware is installed and accept any warning messages 10 Once the installation is complete record the COM port location and click the Close button 11 The meter is now able to transfer data to the computer using the Virtual COM port and Orion Star Com computer software HyperTerminal or similar program 86 Orion Star A320 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific ...
Page 87: ... measurement data from the meter to a computer and then allows data to be exported to an Excel xls or Comma Separated Values csv file Transferred data can also be printed from the computer Orion Star A320 series portable meters must have software revision 2 59 or higher to use the Star Com software The Orion Star A200 A300 series USB driver software must be installed on the computer if the USB por...
Page 88: ...at uses COM ports Programs such as Terminal and HyperTerminal apply 3 Select the correct Virtual COM Port and connect The following examples are from HyperTerminal 4 Verify that the meter export data setting is on Match the baud rate set in the meter to the computer setting Selecting a higher baud rate will allow for faster data transfer 5 Data will transfer from the meter to the computer dependin...
Page 89: ...d is finished it will issue the prompt to the user indicating a new command can be entered 4 Empty commands i e just a CR will be ignored and a new prompt will be issued 5 Turn on the Export Data and Data Log meter settings The default meter communication settings are Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Remote Control Engine The remote control engine receives...
Page 90: ...5 CR STOP CR Command exits Timed measurement GETCAL GETCAL MODE CR Prints all the channel mode calibration data If no calibration is available will return to receive next command Example GETCAL MODE CR GETCAL MODE CR Print calibration data for specific MODE as PH COND DO RMV RES RDO ORP SALT ISE TDS Example GETCAL PH CR GETLOG GETLOG CR Prints all the logged measurement data If no data is logged w...
Page 91: ... SAMPLE CH 1 pH 7 000 pH 0 0 mV 25 0 C 98 1 M100 1 CR mV Meter Model Serial Number Software Revision User ID Date Time Sample ID Channel Mode mV Value mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Method Log Example A211 pH X01036 3 04 ABCDE 01 03 15 16 05 41 SAMPLE CH 1 mV 0 0 mV 25 0 C M100 2 CR RmV Meter Model Serial Number Software Revision User ID Date Time Sample ID Channel Mode Relative mV Val...
Page 92: ...are Revision User ID Date Time Sample ID Channel Mode Salinity Value Salinity Unit Conductance Value Conductance Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Salinity Type Reference Temperature Value Reference Temperature Unit Cell Constant Value Cell Constant Unit Method Log Example A212 Cond X01038 3 04 ABCDE 01 03 15 16 05 41 SAMPLE CH 1 SALT 0 5112 psu 1973 120 uS 25 0 C Practical Salinity 15 0 C 0...
Page 93: ...nit Salinity Correction Value Salinity Correction Unit Slope Value Slope Unit Method Log Example A213 DO RDO X01039 3 04 ABCDE 01 03 15 16 05 41 SAMPLE CH 1 RDO 100 0 Sat 8 40 mg L 138 5 Torr 24 0 C 761 0 mmHg 0 0 ppt 1 383 Torr Sat M100 3 CR RDO mg L Meter Model Serial Number Software Revision User ID Date Time Sample ID Channel Mode Concentration Value Concentration Unit Percent Saturation Value...
Page 94: ...242 6 mV 25 0 C 1 CR ISE Meter Model Serial Number Software Revision Channel Mode Calibration Date Time Total Calibration Points repeated for each calibration point Calibration Point Concentration Value Concentration Unit mV Value mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit repeated for each point to point segment Slope Value Slope Unit repeated for each point to point segment Offset Value Offset U...
Page 95: ... 1 DO 01 03 15 16 05 41 1 Manual 12 62 mg l 0 0 nA 405 1 nA 5 0 C 5 0 C 736 1 mmHg 0 0 ppt 4 1 nA sat 1 2 CR RDO Air or Water Calibration Meter Model Serial Number Software Revision Channel Mode Calibration Date Time Probe Serial Number Calibration Point Calibration Type Calibration Saturation Value Calibration Saturation Unit Set Zero Partial Pressure Value Set Zero Partial Pressure Unit Calibrat...
Page 96: ...latest software for Orion Star A200 A300 series meters and unzip extract the software files to the computer s desktop 2 There are two versions of the Orion Star A200 A300 series meter software update for Windows 32 bit operating systems and Windows 64 bit operating systems To determine which to use with your computer a For Windows 7 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel In the Contro...
Page 97: ...ower through the update process use the power adapter with benchtop meters and fully charged batteries or power adapter with portable meters 6 Open the folder containing the unzipped extracted software files and double click the setup exe file to install the setup program onto the computer 7 Follow all prompts to install the setup program onto the computer If any security warning messages appear s...
Page 98: ...sages appear select the run software option 10 Set the interface parameters for running the software update program a When using the USB to Serial computer cable select Serial as the connection method enter the COM port location viewable in Device Manager under Ports and enter the current meter baud rate default setting is 9600 b When using the USB computer cable the software update will detect th...
Page 99: ...are update may corrupt the meter and cause it to not power on correctly 12 The update will take approximately 15 minutes Once the software update is complete the dialog box will show Done 13 Close the software update and detach the cable from the meter and computer Note If the following message is shown and the USB cable is being used turn the power to the meter off by unplugging the power adapter...
Page 100: ... us using the Water and Laboratory Products WLP information on the page back of this manual Visit www thermoscientific com water to view Thermo Scientific Orion products and download product literature user guides and manuals software updates and additional application and technical resources For the most current warranty information refer to the Thermo Scientific Orion warranty card included on t...
Page 101: ...s or intermittently freezes Ensure the correct power supply for the Star A series meter is being used This power supply is different from the one supplied with Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star meters The use of a surge protector or uninterrupted power supply UPS is also recommended Perform a factor reset on the meter The meter does not automatically recognize the pH buffer during calibration Ver...
Page 102: ... to save the value and exit the number entry screen 6 Press the f2 accept key to initiate the factory reset 7 Wait while the factory reset is performed Once completed the meter will go through a power cycle and then proceed to the measurement mode All meter settings will be reset to the factory default settings and the calibration log and data log will be erased Meter User Reset Procedure 1 In the...
Page 103: ... noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada WEEE Complia...
Page 104: ...6 pH RDO DO Meter Orion Star A329 pH ISE Conductivity RDO DO Meter Equipment Class Measurement control and laboratory Orion Star A series meters are EMC Class A Conforms with the following directives and standards EN61326 1 2013 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements EN61010 1 2010 Safety Standards UL61010 1 2012...
Page 105: ...e designed to meet IP67 Warranty 3 years Universal Power Adapter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 C Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 20 to 75 C Storage Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category II Orion Star A320 series Portable Meter Specifications Measurement Channels 1 to 3 Display Graphic LCD...
Page 106: ... with software update on web Orion Star A321 pH Portable Meter Specifications Measurement Channels 1 pH mV relative mV RmV or ORP with temperature pH Range 2 000 to 20 000 Resolution 0 1 0 01 0 001 Relative Accuracy 0 002 Calibration Points Up to 5 Calibration Editing Yes Input Impedance 10 12 ohms Electrode Status Onscreen indicator for good fair or bad electrode status mV RmV Range 2000 0 mV Res...
Page 107: ... to 80 00 psu 0 05 to 42 00 ppt Resolution 0 01 psu or 0 01 ppt minimum auto ranging Relative Accuracy 0 5 of reading 1 digit Type Practical salinity psu or natural sea water ppt TDS Range 0 001 to 200 0 ppm Resolution 0 001 ppm minimum auto ranging up to 4 significant digits Relative Accuracy 0 5 of reading 1 digit TDS Factor Linear 0 02 to 9 99 Resistivity Range 2 Ω to 100 MΩ Resolution 1 Ω or 0...
Page 108: ... 20 mg L 10 of reading up to 50 mg L 2 saturation 200 saturation 10 saturation 200 saturation Barometric Pressure Correction 400 to 850 mmHg automatic using built in barometer 6 mmHg or manual entry Salinity Correction Factor 0 0 to 45 0 ppt automatic using manual entry of sample salinity Calibration Types Water saturated air air saturated water manual Winkler zero point Compatible Sensors Polarog...
Page 109: ...g whichever is greater Units ppm Molar mg L ppb none Calibration Points Up to 5 Calibration Editing Yes Advanced Features Segmented point to point slope non linear selectable auto blank low concentration range stability mV RmV Range 2000 0 mV Resolution 0 1 mV Relative Accuracy 0 2 mV or 0 05 of reading whichever is greater Relative mV Mode Yes EH ORP Mode Yes Temperature Range 5 to 105 C 22 to 22...
Page 110: ...C 20 C 25 C Temp Comp Linear nonlinear nLFn nonlinear nLFu EP USP off Calibration Points Up to 5 with calibration editing option Salinity Range 0 06 to 80 00 psu 0 05 to 42 00 ppt Resolution 0 01 psu or 0 01 ppt minimum auto ranging Relative Accuracy 0 5 of reading 1 digit Type Practical salinity psu or natural sea water ppt TDS Range 0 001 to 200 0 ppm Resolution 0 001 ppm minimum auto ranging up...
Page 111: ...whichever is greater RDO Optical Concentration Saturation Range 0 to 50 mg L 0 to 500 Resolution 0 01 0 1 mg L 0 1 1 Relative Accuracy 0 1 mg L up to 8 mg L 0 2 mg L 8 to 20 mg L 10 of reading up to 50 mg L 2 saturation 200 saturation 10 saturation 200 saturation Barometric Pressure Correction 400 to 850 mmHg automatic using built in barometer 6 mmHg or manual entry Salinity Correction 0 0 to 45 0...
Page 112: ...w concentration range stability mV RmV Range 2000 0 mV Resolution 0 1 mV Relative Accuracy 0 2 mV or 0 05 of reading whichever is greater Relative mV Mode Yes EH ORP Mode Yes Conductivity Range 0 001 μS to 3000 mS Resolution 0 001 μS minimum auto ranging up to 4 significant digits Relative Accuracy 0 5 of reading 1 digit 3 μS 0 5 of reading 0 01 μS 3 μS Reference Temp 5 C 10 C 15 C 20 C 25 C Temp ...
Page 113: ...400 to 850 mmHg automatic using built in barometer 6 mmHg or manual entry Salinity Correction 0 0 to 45 0 ppt automatic using manual entry of sample salinity Calibration Types Water saturated air air saturated water manual zero point Compatible Sensors Polarographic RDO optical Temperature Range 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F Relative Accuracy 0 1 C Offset Calibration 1 point Source ...
Page 114: ...ries portable meter armor STARA CS Orion Star A series hard sided field case STARA3230 Star A323 RDO DO meter with 4 AA batteries literature CD printed quick start guide computer interface cable and meter test certificate STARA3235 Star A323 RDO DO meter kit with 4 AA batteries literature CD printed quick start guide computer interface cable and meter test certificate 087010MD RDO optical DO senso...
Page 115: ...rature CD printed quick start guide computer interface cable and meter test certificate STARA3295 Star A329 pH ISE conductivity RDO DO meter kit with 4 AA batteries literature CD printed quick start guide computer interface cable and meter test certificate 8107UWMMD ROSS Ultra Triode gel filled epoxy body pH ATC electrode 3 m cable 013010MD DuraProbe 4 cell K 0 475 epoxy body conductivity sensor 3...
Page 116: ...iDIN connectors 3m cable 9107BNMD Orion Triode epoxy body gel filled pH ATC electrode BNC MiniDIN connectors GD9106BNWP Orion Green Double Junction epoxy body gel filled pH electrode BNC connector 9156DJWP Orion Double Junction epoxy body gel filled pH electrode BNC connector 8135BNUWP ROSS Ultra epoxy body refillable pH electrode with flat surface bulb BNC connector 8163BNWP ROSS spear tip glass ...
Page 117: ...nic strength adjuster ISA 475 mL 930710 Orion nitrate interference suppressor solution 475 mL 8611BNWP ROSS sodium ion selective electrode BNC connector 841108 Orion 1000 ppm sodium standard 475 mL 841111 Orion sodium ionic strength adjuster ISA 475 mL 013005MD Orion DuraProbe 4 cell K 0 475 conductivity temperature sensor MiniDIN connector 013010MD Orion DuraProbe 4 cell K 0 475 cond temp sensor ...
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