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Страница 1: ...CON 6 TDS 6 Meter Manual The LaMotte 6 Series...
Страница 2: ...WARNING This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused Read cautions on individual containers carefully Not to be used by children except under adult supervision...
Страница 3: ...r Manual Calibration 16 Automatic Calibration Conductivity 17 Manual Calibration Conductivity or TDS 18 Temperature Calibration 19 Measurement 20 With Automatic Temperature Compensation ATC 20 Without...
Страница 4: ...ifications 32 33 Accessories 34 Conductivity Theory 35 Appendix 1 Calibration Tips 36 Appendix 2 Calculating the TDS Conversion Factor 37 Appendix 3 Calculation Temperature Coefficients 37 Warranty 38...
Страница 5: ...6 measures Total Dissolved Solids TDS and Temperature C These sturdy meters measure up to 5 different ranges with auto ranging capabilities that that will switch automatically to the appropriate measu...
Страница 6: ...mS ON OFF HOLD ENTER CAL MODE CON 6 Conductivity Meter C 6...
Страница 7: ...unction is activated and LO low battery condition See Figure below LCD and Customized Annunciators for CON 6 TDS 6 meters 1 Primary display 2 Parts Per Million ppm or Parts Per Thousand ppt indicator...
Страница 8: ...libration mode and to confirm selections in the SET UP mode In Calibration Mode Press to scroll through calibration values In Set up Mode Press to scroll through the set up sub group programs Press bu...
Страница 9: ...es The battery compartment is found at the back of instrument as shown To open the battery compartment 1 Remove the rubber boot Open the battery compartment Push in the direction of arrow and lift up...
Страница 10: ...de 1 Polyetherimide Ultem protective probe guard 2 Polybutylterphalate Valox sensor housing 3 Stainless Steel SS 304 2 steel bands Proper use of the probe is essential to ensure that the optimum measu...
Страница 11: ...t the mini phono jack on the temperature sensor into the socket on the meter as shown below 4 Unplug the phono jack when not in use or when measuring Conductivity or TDS without any temperature compen...
Страница 12: ...0 which is the conductivity cell constant k Cell constants of 0 1 1 0 or 10 0 can be selected Refer to Section on Advance Set up Default value is k 1 0 3 Third screen shows t 25 0 C which is the Norma...
Страница 13: ...1 C 5 All LCD segments will light up for 2 seconds and then advance into the measurement mode 6 The meter is ready to measure conductivity or TDS Change Conductivity TDS Temperature Measurement Mode...
Страница 14: ...0 0 S 60 0 to 170 0 S 10 0 to 100 0 ppm 30 0 to 85 0 ppm 0 to 2000 S 600 to 1700 S 100 to 1000 ppm 300 to 850 ppm 0 00 to 20 00 mS 6 00 to 17 00 mS 1 00 to 10 00 ppt 3 00 to 8 50 ppt 0 0 to 200 0 mS 6...
Страница 15: ...obe is washed with deionized water and stored dry the meter can be calibrated once a month If measurements are taken at extreme temperatures the meter should be calibrated at least once a week Fresh c...
Страница 16: ...er Normalization Temperature Calibration Standards Range CON 6 25 C 1 84 S for 0 200 S cm 2 1413 S for 0 2000 S cm 3 12 88 mS for 0 00 20 00 mS cm 4 111 8 mS for 0 0 200 0 mS cm 20 C 1 76 S for 0 200...
Страница 17: ...CAL button to enter the conductivity calibration mode The CA indicator will appear for 1 5 seconds and a value will appear flashing NOTE To exit calibration without confirmation press CAL button agai...
Страница 18: ...for the CON 6 and TDS 6 meters 1 If necessary press the MODE button to select the conductivity mode 2 Rinse the probe thoroughly with deionized water or a rinse solution then rinse with a small amount...
Страница 19: ...ode 3 Press CAL button to start temperature calibration process 4 Dip the probe into a solution with known temperature for example a temperature bath Allow time for the temperature to stabilize 5 Afte...
Страница 20: ...result to this temperature Any temperature between 0 and 50 C 32 to 122 F can be selected The default value is 25 C 1 Make sure that the phono jack for temperature measurement is disconnected from the...
Страница 21: ...nto the sample take care to ensure that the liquid level is above the upper steel band Gently stir the sample with the probe to create a homogenous sample Using Manual Ranging Function By default the...
Страница 22: ...ation HOLD can be used any time in measurement mode 1 To hold a measurement press the HOLD button while in measurement mode HO will appear on the display 2 To release the held value press the HOLD but...
Страница 23: ...tarily and CELC will appear next 4 Overviews of the CON 6 and TDS 6 Set up Menu are as follows Enter Set Up Page Select Cell Constant Choice of k 0 1 1 0 and 10 0 Default value is 1 0 Select Automatic...
Страница 24: ...or No Default value is no Overview of Advanced Set Up Overview of CON 6 Set Up Menu C Meter Off Press ON OFF and MODE buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds release ON OFF button first then release MOD...
Страница 25: ...appears on the LCD Press ENTER button 3 Press or button to select either 1 0 0 1 or 10 0 Ensure the cell constant selected correspond with the conductivity electrode that is being used with the meter...
Страница 26: ...onship varies from salt to salt and is roughly linear over a given range for a given salt The TDS conversion factor is the number used by the meter to convert from conductivity to TDS To calculate the...
Страница 27: ...return to the menu t Co Press or button to move to the next menu or press CAL to exit to the measurement mode Normalization Temperature The meter can be set to normalize the conductivity measurements...
Страница 28: ...Default Values This function allows all parameters to be reset to the factory default settings This clears all calibration data and any other set up functions that may have been changed IMPORTANT Onc...
Страница 29: ...llow probe guard and twist clockwise The locking notch will release 2 Slide the probe guard off the end of the probe Clean the electrode thoroughly by stirring it in a mild detergent bath or isopropyl...
Страница 30: ...ct polarity c Replace batteries Unstable readings a Air bubbles in probe b Dirty probe c Probe not deep enough in sample d External noise pickup or induction caused by nearby electric motor e Broken p...
Страница 31: ...solution Turn to manual calibration mode and calibrate again If message persists return unit Err 2 Temperature calibration error Auto calibration is performed outside the temperature range 0 50 C Chec...
Страница 32: ...y Range 0 to 20 00 200 0 2000 S cm 0 to 20 00 200 0 mS cm X Resolution 0 01 0 1 1 S cm 0 01 0 1 S cm X Accuracy 1 F S X TDS Range 0 to 10 00 10 0 to 100 0 100 to 1000 ppm 1 00 to 10 00 10 00 to 100 0...
Страница 33: ...4 to 1 0 X Number of calibration points 5 Maximum 1 per range X X Auto Manual ranging X X HOLD Function X X Auto Power Off 20 minutes after last button operation X X Inputs BNC for conductivity and p...
Страница 34: ...d case 5 0039 01 TDS 6 portable TDS meter complete with conductivity probe of k 1 0 and case 5 0037 01 Electrode stainless steel 3 ring Ultem body with ATC BNC plug for CON 6 cell constant 1 0 x110 mm...
Страница 35: ...s separated by a fixed distance When a voltage from the meter is applied across the electrodes the ions in the solution conduct a current that flows between the two electrodes The greater the concentr...
Страница 36: ...om environmental monitoring to municipal water supplies to many industrial applications APPENDIX 1 CALIBRATION TIPS Only one calibration point is needed to measure solutions throughout the entire rang...
Страница 37: ...ual Conductivity values must be in the same magnitude of units For example if the TDS value is in ppm the conductivity value must be in S if the TDS value is in ppt the conductivity value must be in m...
Страница 38: ...from defects in material and workmanship for a period of six 6 months from the original purchase date In the event that a defect is found during the warranty time frame LaMotte Company agrees that it...
Страница 39: ...ir or servicing pack the meter carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by calling 1 800 344 3100 faxing 1 4...
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