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5. SENSOR PREPARATION & INSTALLATION
5.1. SENSOR TYPES & DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
1.
HI7698194-0
Combination pH sensor features a glass pH sensitive bulb and a silver/silver
chloride double junction reference with gelled electrolyte.
HI7698194-1
Combination pH/ORP sensor features a glass sensitive bulb for pH readings, a
platinum sensor for redox measurements and a silver/silver chloride double junction reference
with gelled electrolyte.
2.
HI7698194-3
four ring-electrode conductivity (EC/TDS/Salinity/Resistivity) sensor. The sensor
is immune to polarization or surface coatings.
5.2. SENSOR PREPARATION & CONDITIONING
EC Sensor
The EC sensor does not need to be soaked or hydrated before use. Use the small brush included in the
probe maintenance kit to clean and loosen any debris before using.
pH/ORP Combination Sensor or pH Sensor
To prepare for installation:
1. Remove the shipping cap from the pH sensor.
2. If the shipping cap does not contain any liquid, pour
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Storage solution into shipping cap.
3. Place it back on the sensor and soak for at least 1/2 hour before use. If
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Storage
solution is not available, pH 4.01 buffer may be used.
ORP Activation:
For improved redox measurements, the surface of the sensor must be clean and smooth. A pretreatment
procedure should be performed to ensure quick response. The pretreatment of the sensor is determined
by the pH and the ORP potential values of the sample. Use the pH / mV table to determine the
treatment required. First locate the typical sample pH. If the corresponding ORP value (mV) is higher
than the values in the table below, an oxidizing pretreatment is necessary. If the value is lower, a reducing
pretreatment is necessary.