Aquaprobe
®
AP-700, AP-800 & AP-2000 Instruction Manual
10401-00870 Rev R
16.9.7.
Calibrating Point 2
Remove the Probe from the calibration bottle, shake off any excess water then dry the
outer sleeve with a soft cloth.
Fill a calibration bottle with freshly mixed Fluorescein calibration solution and drop the
Probe in all the way.
Again, bang the Probe against the bottom of the bottle several times in order to remove any
air bubbles that may be clinging to the electrode.
Follow the procedure detailed above for Zero point calibration as far as step 6, then select
Pt-2. Wait while the Meter stabilises and calibrates.
After successful calibration, the ‘Calibrating 100%’ screen will be displayed along with the
Calibration Report, which will show the voltage output from the electrode in millivolts (mV).
Press the
OK
key to continue.
Calibration is now complete.
16.9.8.
Grab Sample Factor
The Grab Sample Factor (GS Factor) is a value that is used as a multiplier to correct the
readings made by a fluorescent electrode based on known values derived from grab
samples.
The default GS factor is 1.00. So when the electrode's output is multiplied by a GS Factor
of 1.00, the value is not affected.
The GS Factor should be left at 1.00 for the Fluorescein electrode.
16.9.9.
Errors During Calibration
If a problem occurs during calibration, an error message will be displayed. Refer to
Calibration Error Messages
in section 10 for error message handling.
16.9.10.
Lens and Sleeve Maintenance
On a daily basis, the lenses on the electrode should be wiped over with a soft damp cloth.
Similarly, the inside of the Probe Sleeve and Sleeve Cap should be kept clean and free
from any deposits that may cause stray fluorescence.
Never use an abrasive cleaner on the inside of the Probe sleeve or cap as they have
been treated with a non-reflective coating which can be easily damaged.
The inside of
the sleeve should be wiped over with a soft damp cloth and
non-abrasive
detergent.
Always re-calibrate the zero point after cleaning the sleeve or lenses.
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