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ATI
Q45P pH System
Part 5
–Calibration
32
O&M Manual
Rev-B (7/15)
5.12 Sensor Offset
Sensor offset is a number that indicates sensor output (expressed in mV) in 7.00
pH buffer at 25 ºC. Ideally, the sensor will output 0 mV under these conditions.
A sensor offset reading of +10 mV indicates that the sensor will output +10 mV
when placed into a perfect 7.00 pH buffer at 25 ºC. In other words, sensor offset
shifts the entire mV/pH curve up or down. Sensor offset is generally produced by
a small voltage drop at the sensor reference junction. Large offsets are most
typically the result of foulants on the reference junction, an aged reference
junction, or a weak reference fill solution. The instrument does not allow
calibrations on a sensor with an offset greater than +90 mV or less than
–90 mV.
Sensor offset information from the most recent calibration can be viewed at any
time in the Measure Menu (See Section 4.7).
5.13 2-Point Calibration Explained
The 2-point calibration method involves the movement of the sensor through two
known pH buffer values. Therefore, the sensor must be removed from the
application to utilize this method. Two-point calibration adjusts both the slope
and the offset of the sensor. It is the recommended method of calibration for
highest accuracy. In addition, this calibration method utilizes an automatic buffer
recognition and compensation method.
IMPORTANT:
the 2-point calibration mode MUST be performed when a new
sensor is first put into operation so that accurate calibration data is available for
possible later 1-point calibrations.
5.14 1-Point Calibration Explained
The 1-point calibration method is generally known as the "grab sample"
calibration method. In the 1-point calibration method, the sensor may be
removed from the application and placed into one buffer. It may also be left in
the measurement process and calibrated by reference. 1-point calibration
adjusts only the sensor offset. Since the sensor slope degrades much slower
than the sensor offset, this method may be used as a frequent calibration method
between more involved 2-point calibrations. For example, a user may choose to
perform on-line 1-point calibrations weekly and 2-point calibrations monthly.
5.2
Performing a 2-Point Calibration
The 2-point calibration method utilizes an automatic buffer recognition and
compensation system. For this system to operate properly, the user must first
configure the proper buffers in the Set Buffers screen (see Section 4.9). If the