PART FOUR - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SECTION 2 - PRESERVING MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
Rev. 7-1201
Model P63 pH Analyzer
101
S
ECTION
2
2.1 Keeping Sensor Clean
2.2 Keeping Analyzer
Calibrated
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2.3 Avoiding Electrical
Interference
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To maintain measurement accuracy, periodically clean the
sensor. Operating experience will help you determine the
intervals between cleanings (days, weeks, or months). Use
the recommended cleaning procedure described in the GLI
sensor operating manual.
Depending on application circumstances, periodically re-
calibrate the analyzer to maintain measurement accuracy.
Maintenance Tip!
Upon startup, frequently check the
system until operating experience can determine the
optimum time between calibrations that provides accept-
able measurement results.
Calibrate using one of the methods described in PART
THREE, Section 4.4. Calibrating with old, contaminated, or
diluted pH buffers may cause measurement errors.
Do not
reuse buffers.
Never pour the portion of buffer used for
calibration back into the buffer bottle -- always discard it.
Note that the pH value of a buffer changes slightly as its
temperature changes. (Always refer to the pH value-versus-
temperature table on the buffer bottle.) Therefore, always
allow the temperatures of the sensor and buffer to equalize
while calibrating (verified when analyzer’s “
°
C” annunciator
stops flashing).
Recommendation:
Do not run the sensor cable (and inter-
connect cable, if used) in the same conduit with AC or DC
power wiring. Also, connect cable shielding as recom-
mended (PART TWO, Section 3.1 or 3.2).
Maintenance Tip!
Excess cable should not be coiled
near motors or other equipment that may generate
electrical or magnetic fields. Cut cables to proper length
during installation to avoid unnecessary inductive pickup
(“electrical noise” may interfere with sensor signal).
PRESERVING MEASUREMENT ACCURACY
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