3. Preparation
Inserting the Batteries
Four AAA batteries are included with your meter.
1.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the battery cover.
See Figure below.
2.
Lift meter stand to expose battery cover. Remove battery cover.
3.
Insert batteries. Follow the diagram inside the cover for correct polarity.
4.
Replace the battery cover into its original position using the two screws removed
earlier.
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3.1
7
Connecting the probe
The OAKTON pH/Con meter uses a specialty combination pH/conductivity/
temperature probe. The probe cable has a notched 6-pin connector to attach the
probe to the meter.
NOTE:
Do not substitute other probes or electrodes. For a replacement probe,
see the “Accessories” section, page 22.
NOTE:
Keep connector dry and clean. Do not touch connector with soiled hands.
To connect the pH/Conductivity probe:
1.
Line up the notch and 6 pins on the meter with the holes in the connector located
on the probe connector. Push down and turn the locking ring to lock into place.
See figure below.
2.
To remove probe, turn the locking ring on the probe connector. Pull probe away
from the meter.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the probe cord or the probe wires might disconnect.
3.2
locking ring
top view of 6-pin
connector
Remove these
two screws to
access battery
compartment
Battery
compartment
