
Instruction Manual
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lpha-pH 550
Eutech Instruments
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5.2 Electrode Offset Settings
‘Electrode Offset Setting’ is not available when the pH Monitor is
configured for ORP measurement mode. (Refer Section
NOTE:
5.5 for switching
measurement modes)
In applications where continuous pH measurement is required, it may not be
convenient to remove the electrode for calibration. In such cases, an on-line offset
adjustment is recommended. The pH Monitor allows you set an offset of up to
±
2.00pH
to compensate for errors in the pH electrode.
The pH Monitor adds or subtracts the offset value from the measured pH value and
displays the corrected value. However, if you need to offset the value beyond the
average offset you would expect in your application type, consider a full calibration or
even electrode replacement.
To Determine the Offset Value:
1. Take a sample from the liquid of pH measurement. Record the pH reading of
the pH Monitor at the time the sample was taken.
2. Measure the pH value of your sample using another calibrated pH meter
having its own electrode (pH tester, hand-held meter or bench meter)
3. The difference between these two readings is the offset
SETUP
ENT
ENT
1
pH
READY
pH
SETUP
pH
READY
pH
SETUP
2
3
From pH measurement mode
press ENT key
to enter setup mode as
described in section
1
1
5.1. The LCD shows the first screen of setup mode
(
OFS
).
Press ENT key
to access electrode offset setting (OFS).
The upper display shows the last configured offset value (if any),
otherwise zero. The lower display shows currently measured pH reading
(including last configured offset value). Allow the reading to stabilize.
LCD shows ‘
READY
’ annunciator when the reading is stable.
2
Press
▲
or
▼
key
to set the upper display to the newly calculated offset
value.
As the upper display value (offset) changes, the pH Monitor adjust the
lower reading automatically to suit the new offset value. Up to ± 2.00 pH
offset is allowed.
3
Press ENT key
to confirm the value. The pH Monitor reverts to
OFS
screen.
Press
▲
or
▼
key
to access other setup screens or
press
▲
and
▼
key
simultaneously
(escape) to return to measurement mode.