Instruction Manual
Alpha DO 500
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5.9 Viewing Electrode Condition
The electrode condition (correction factor=K) is an indication of its current working
condition with respect to its original condition. The correction factor is calculated and
stored in the Transmitter each time calibration is done.
Electrode Correction Factor (K) = Theoretical reading of the electrode
Default
reading
of
the
electrode
ENT
SETUP
HOLD
1
ENT
SETUP
HOLD
2
K=
1
1
From measurement mode
press ENT key
to enter setup mode as
described in section 5.1. The LCD shows the first screen of setup mode
(
COF
).
Press or key
to
select viewing electrode condition screen
(
ELE
).
Press ENT key
to view electrode condition (
ELE
).
2
The electrode annunciator appears in the LCD. The upper display
shows the current correction factor of the electrode (
K
)
NOTE:
If the Transmitter has not been calibrated yet for the currently
selected unit of measurement, the LCD shows an empty
reading (“---“ ) in the upper display.
Press ENT key
to exit the electrode condition screen. The Transmitter
reverts to
ELE
screen.
Press or key
to access other setup screens or
press and key
simultaneously
(escape) to return to measurement mode.