LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester
TM
1766-KIT-01 Instruction
11
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
Measurement
1. For small samples
fi
ll a sample
cup to the 20 mL line with the test
sample. Sample depth must be
greater than or equal to 1.5 inches.
pH can also be measured by contact
of the electrode tip with a wet
surface. For larger samples, like
pools, go to step 2
2. Immerse the TRACER electrode
in the sample. DO NOT submerse
entire PockeTester, only the
electrode should be submersed.
3. Press the ON/OFF button. (8888 and then
SELF CAL will appear in the display during
the initial diagnostics).
4. Press and hold the MODE/HOLD button to
scroll to the desired measurement mode.
5. Slowly stir the sample with the TRACER to
remove air bubbles if in the TDS or Salinity
mode.
6. If the TRACER is in the TDS or Salinity
mode, the meter will automatically auto-
range to the proper range and then display
the reading. The display will
fl
ash “0000”
while autoranging.
7. If the TRACER is in the pH mode, the
reading will
fl
ash until it has stabilized. This
may take several seconds depending on the
buffer capacity of the sample.
8. Rinse the electrode in distilled or tap water.
Replace the cap.
