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6. Temperature Calibration
The temperature readout must be calibrated or manually set before attempting Conductivity or pH
calibration. The decimal point is replaced by a “
∗∗
” if the reading is not calibrated.
6.1 Temperature Calibration Procedure
1. Ensure that the
hydro
CHEM
is in Standby mode (see section 3.3).
2. Plug the Conductivity/Temperature sensor into the
Cond/Temp
socket.
3. Place the sensor into a beaker of room temperature water alongside a good quality mercury
thermometer. Stir the sensor and the thermometer gently to ensure an even temperature
throughout the beaker.
4. Select Temperature Calibration (
→
→
F1:Calibrate
→
→
F3:Temperature
).
The Temperature Calibration screen is now displayed. For example…
Enter Actual Temperature : 25.0 24*0
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c
Temperature Calibration Menu Quits
The cursor is at the new temperature value you will be setting.
The current reading from the Temperature sensor is displayed on the far right of the top line.
5. When the reading from the Temperature sensor has stabilised, use the
and
keys to enter
the same temperature as measured by the mercury thermometer.
6. Press the
key to calibrate the temperature readout.
Alternatively, press the
key to abort temperature calibration.
6.2 Temperature Calibration Notes
1. The
hydro
CHEM
has an allowable Offset range of –10.0 to +10.0
O
C
. If calibration fails due to
the Offset being outside these limits, then please consult the Troubleshooting guide (section
24.4) for possible remedies.
2. Temperature calibration information is retained in memory when the
hydro
CHEM
is switched
off, even when the power supply is removed. This information can be recalled later using the
GLP function (see section 14).
3. Temperature does not need to be re-calibrated unless the Conductivity/Temperature sensor is
replaced or the meter is initialised.
6.3 Temperature Calibration Messages
1. If a temperature calibration has been successfully performed, the
hydro
CHEM
will display the
following message and the offset of the sensor. For example…
Temperature Calibration OK
0.1
O
C Offset
2. If a temperature calibration has failed, the
hydro
CHEM
will display the following message
and the failed offset value of the sensor. For example…
Temperature Calibration Failed
11.0
O
C Offset