
9
OPERA
TIONAL GUIDE
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
Each meter is supplied with batteries. Before using the meter
for the first time, open the battery compartment and insert
batteries, observing the polarity (see “Battery Replacement“).
CONNECTING THE ELECTRODE
With the meter turned off, connect the
FC2143
probe to the
DIN socket on the bottom of the meter by aligning the pins
and pushing in the plug firmly. Remove the protective cap
from the probe before taking any measurements.
TURNING THE METER ON
To turn the meter ON, press the button on
the front of the meter. If it does not turn on,
make sure that the batteries are properly installed in their
place. The meter is provided with an active acoustic signal
when a key is pressed.
At start‑up the meter displays all
LCD segments for a few seconds, followed by the percentage
indication of the remaining battery life, displaying “
WAIT
“
until electrode check is in process then the meter enters the
normal measurement mode.
Battery life
Measurement
mode
LCD check
up
→
→
→
Electrode
check
Note: The meter detects the presence and the type of
the probe at its input.
- If the probe is not connected the message “
NO”
”PROBE
“ appears alternatively on the secondary LCD
with “
---
“ blinking on the first LCD line.
- If the probe is not compatible “
WRONG” ”PROBE
“
message appears alternatively on the secondary LCD
with “
---
“ blinking on the first LCD line.
- If the readings are out of range, the nearest range limits
are displayed blinking (e.g. -2.00 pH -5.0
°
C).