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A150/151
Measurements
Conductivity/
TDS/Salinity/
Resistivity Measurement
1.1 Rinse the conductivity electrode with distilled water. Place the
electrode (and temperature probe) into the sample solution and
stir gently. Ensure that no air bubbles on the sensor surface.
1.2 If the Auto-Read option in the setup menu is enabled, the meter
will automatically sense a stable reading and lock measurement,
the Hold icon appears on the screen. Press the key to resume
measuring.
If the option is disabled, the meter will continuously measure and
update the readings.
1.3 Wait for the measurement to stabilize and record the reading.
1.4 When all of the samples have been measured, rinse the electrode
with distilled water.
•
If the meter shows "Measured values exceed the range", replace
a conductivity electrode that is appropriate for the conductivity
range of the sample solution you are measuring.
•
To record the measurement at the predefined time intervals, refer
to the
Interval Readings
section on page 42.
Conductivity Ash Measurement
The A150 meter contains two conductivity ash measurement modes
including the Refined Sugar (ICUMSA GS2/3-17 standard) and Raw
Sugar (ICUMSA GS1/3/4/7/8-13 standard).
2.1 Prepare the sugar sample according to the selected ICUMSA
method.
2.2 Press the
Mode
key and the
key to select the either Refined
Sugar or Raw Sugar measurement mode.
2.3 Press the
Enter
key, the screen shows an input window and
waits for entering the conductivity of the used water for preparing
sugar solution (range: 0.0 to 100.0 µ S/cm).
2.4 Press the
/
key to set the value, press the
Enter
key to
confirm. When the setting is completed, the meter will begin the
measurement.
2.5 Rinse the conductivity electrode with distilled water, place the
electrode (and temperature probe) into the sample solution and
stir gently. Wait for the measurement to stabilize and record the
reading.
2.6 When all of the samples have been measured, rinse the electrode
with distilled water.
Conductivity ash measurement can only be performed at temperature
range from 15° C to 25° C. If the temperature reading is out of above
range, the meter will show a warning.
Electrode Maintenance
•
Rinse the conductivity electrode thoroughly with distilled water
after use.
•
Do not touch the platinum black coating on the sensor surface
and always keep it clean.
•
If there is a build-up of solids inside the sensor, remove carefully,
then recalibrate the electrode.
•
If you do not use the electrode for long periods, wipe clean with
a lint-free tissue and store the electrode in a dry and cool area.
•
If your electrode is model CON-10, store the electrode with tap
water. This sensor needs to be kept wet always.
Platinum black coating