Trans instruments Marine Salt Testa Operation Manual Download Page 6

5. Calibration

 

1.  Perform calibration regularly or before a series of tests. 
2.  Use only 30ppt standard solution for this procedure. 
3.  Make calibration only in liquid of between 15 to 30°C 
4.  Switch  on  unit  and  press 

MODE

  button  once  to  switch  to  salinity 

mode (ppt). 

5.  Dip the sensor into 30ppt solution centrally; making sure the sensor 

does not contact the bottom or sides of the bottle. 

6.  While  the  sensor  is  in  the  solution,  press  and  hold-down 

HOLD(CAL)

 button for about 

15

 

seconds

 or until it display shows 

C A L

flashing. 

7.  In a while, display will show 30ppt and return to normal measuring 

mode. 

8.  Calibration is completed 
9.  If display show 31, 32 or any other values, repeat the calibration. 

 

Note: Never perform calibration if unit is not dip into 30ppt solution, as this 
will cause inaccuracy to the unit.  If reading is wrong, repeat this calibration 
procedure.

 

 

 

6. Temperature display Selection (°C / °F) 

1.  Switch on the unit.  Ensure display is in the temperature mode. 
2.  Press and hold-down 

MODE

 button until display shows 

°F

3.  Release the button, 

°F

 reading will be displayed everytime. 

4.  To switch to 

°C 

temperature display, repeat step 1 to 3.  

 

Summary of Contents for Marine Salt Testa

Page 1: ... 8 1 8 1 2 7 2 7 6 3 6 3 4 5 4 5 Operation Manual Marine Salt Testa Digital meter for the measurement of salinity specific gravity and temperature ...

Page 2: ...areful not to scratch the surface of the platinum plated sensors Do not use chemicals such as acetone or benzene for cleaning as it may cause deterioration of the plastic housing Never attempt to disassemble or modify this product this will void warranty 1 2 Notes during measurement Always rinse the Probe Sensor before and after each test Make sure sensor do not contact any of the walls of the aqu...

Page 3: ...Temperature measurement in a cyclical mode This button is also use to change the display units of temperature C F see section 6 The HOLD button is use to hold the measurement value during a test Pressing it again will resume continuous measurement This button is also use for performing Calibration in Salinity mode See section 5 MODE SEL HOLD CAL ON OFF HOLD CAL Button MODE SEL Button ON OFF Button...

Page 4: ...1 000 1 037 Is displayed when battery level is low and replacement of battery is needed 3 Product Specification Salinity Specific Gravity Temperature Measurement Range 0 50ppt 1 000 1 037sg 0 70 C 32 158 F Resolution 1ppt 0 001sg 0 1 C 0 2 F Accuracy 2ppt 0 002sg 1 C 2 F Operating Temperature 0 70 C 32 158 F 0 40 C 32 104 F 0 70 C 32 158 F Auto off Around 1 minute Battery type 2 x 3Volt Button Cel...

Page 5: ... Note Presence of bubbles will affect reading accuracy 3 Wait for the temperature reading untill it stops changing and for a stablized temperature to establish Now you can press the MODE button to switch to Salinity measurement 4 Wait 10 seconds and confirm the Salinity ppt measurement 5 Press MODE button to display Specific Gravity measurement Wait 10 seconds for the Specific Gravity before readi...

Page 6: ...about 15 seconds or until it display shows C A L flashing 7 In a while display will show 30ppt and return to normal measuring mode 8 Calibration is completed 9 If display show 31 32 or any other values repeat the calibration Note Never perform calibration if unit is not dip into 30ppt solution as this will cause inaccuracy to the unit If reading is wrong repeat this calibration procedure 6 Tempera...

Page 7: ... polarity are placed in direction positive sign face up as shown below 3 Switch on power to confirm whether the batteries were place correctly replace the cover 8 Troubleshooting Status Cause Remedy Low battery Worn out batteries Replace all batteries LCD display becomes dim Or stop working Wrong battery placement Check all batteries are placed correctly accordingly Contamination of sensors Wash s...

Page 8: ...strument If repairs or adjustments are required please return the defective product freight prepaid Instrument within warranty will be repaired at no charge Make sure that the product is properly packed and insured against possible damage or loss in shipment Purchase invoice MUST be accompanied in returned product or else warranty is considered void Please obtain authorization from Trans Instrumen...

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