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GOOD LABORA
TORY PRACTICE (GLP)
10. GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (GLP)
GLP is a set of functions that allows storage and retrieval of data regarding the maintenance and
status of the electrode.
All data regarding the pH calibration is stored for the user to review when necessary.
10.1. LAST pH CALIBRATION DATA
The last pH calibration data is stored automatically after a successful calibration.
To view the pH calibration data, press
GLP
when the instrument is in the measurement mode.
The instrument will display a lot of data including calibration buffer, offset, slope, electrode condition.
Note:
Highlighted buffers are from previous calibrations. The custom buffers are marked with
an “*” on the right side of the buffer value. “No user calibration” message is displayed if all
calibrations are cleared or the instrument was not calibrated.
10.2. EXPIRED CALIBRATION
The instrument is provided with a real time clock
(RTC)
, in order to monitor the time elapsed since
the last pH calibration.
The calibration timeout is reset every time the instrument is calibrated. The "Expired Calibration"
message will be displayed in the GLP screen and "CAL DUE" tags will blink on the measurement screen
after the set time has elapsed, to warn the user that the instrument should be recalibrated.
If the meter is not calibrated or the calibration has been reset to default values, only the "CAL DUE"
tags will blink.
Note:
If an abnormal condition is detected in the RTC, the instrument forces the "Expired
Calibration" status.