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Model No.PS-2122

 Calibration

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The Turbidity Sensor makes relative measurements of tur-
bid solutions with a particle size between 0 and 200 
microns. Because turbidity is a time-dependent dynamics 
phenomenon, factors such as particle density, particle size, 
temperature, and pressure may cause reading variation, 
especially in repeatability studies. For particle sizes above 
200 microns, extract the large particles or allow more time 
for measurement. 

Suggested Activities

• Compare the turbidity of water sample from various 

locations.

• Determine the rate of settling of a sample.

• Measure the formation of a precipitate.

Quick Start

• Plug the Turbidity Sensor into one of the PASPORT 

input ports of a PASCO interface (such as the 850 Uni-
versal Interface or SPARK Science Learning System).

• NOTE: If more distance is needed between the sensor 

and the interface, connect the sensor to the PASPORT 
Extension Cable (PS-2500) and then plug the cable into 
the interface.

• Put 6 milliliters (mL) of a fluid sample in a cuvette and 

cap it. 

NOTE

: Avoid touching the glass with your fin-

gers. Wipe the glass with a non-abrasive cleaning tissue 
and/or silicone oil.

• Put the sample cuvette into the Sample Compartment 

and close the lid.

• Start the PASCO data acquisition software (such as 

PASCO Capstone). Set up a data display in the software.

• Begin recording data.

SETUP: 

For more information on setting up the software 

and recording data, refer to the User’s Guide and online 
help for the data acquisition software.

Calibration

Preparation Procedures: Regular Use

Calibration of the Turbidity Sensor is required the first 
time the sensor is used. It is also necessary when you are 
measuring solutions with varying temperatures, or when 
using different cuvettes. All calibrations are stored inside 
the sensor in flash memory. 

• To prepare for calibration of the Turbidity Sensor, gen-

tly invert the 100 NTU Standard cuvette (included) five 
times. Clean the outside of the cuvette.

• Put 6 mL of deionized water into an empty cuvette and 

tighten the cap. Clean the outside of the cuvette. 

• Connect the sensor to a PASPORT-compatible interface 

land turn the interface on. 

• Put the cuvette with the deionized water into the sensor 

Sample Compartment and close the lid. 

Calibration

• Press and release the green Calibration Button on the 

sensor. 

• The light-emitting diode (LED) in the button should 

turn on. 

• When the LED in the button begins to blink, replace the 

first cuvette with the 100 NTU Standard cuvette and 
close the lid, and press and release the button.

• When calibration is complete, the button LED will turn 

off.

• To verify, start the PASCO data acquisition software, set 

up a Digits display, and start recording data. 

• The Digits display should show approximately 100 

NTU ±1 NTU.

• Stop recording data. 

Preparation Procedures: Intermittent Use

If the 100 NTU Standard cuvette has been stored for more 
than one month, do the following before calibration:

Sensor

PASPORT 

Input Port

Interface

 

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