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4. Salinity Calibration
4.1 Calibration Procedure
1.
NOTE 1
: A
∗
in place of a decimal point indicates the mode is not calibrated.
2.
NOTE 2
: For correct calibration and measurement, the white plastic cover
must be in place covering the cell. It sets the volume of liquid to be measured.
3.
Press the
key if the meter is not already switched on.
4.
Press the
key until the meter is in Salinity mode (see section 2.2).
5.
Plug the Conductivity electrode into the
Cond
socket.
6.
Rinse the Conductivity electrode in distilled water. Shake off as much water
as possible. Blot the outside of the electrode dry. DO NOT BLOT THE
ELECTRODE WIRES.
7.
Zero Calibration
Let the electrode dry in air.
When the reading has stabilised at or near zero, press and hold the
key for
2 seconds.
The
∗
will not be removed after a successful zero calibration.
8.
Standard Calibration
Allowable Salinity standards are 2.00 ppK for the standard k=1 electrode and
2.0 ppK & 36.0 ppK for the optional k=10 electrode. The standard should be
selected according to your range of interest.
Place the electrode into a sample of Salinity standard, so that it is immersed at
least to the vent hole in the white plastic cover. The white plastic cover
MUST be in place for correct readings.
DO NOT
place the electrode directly into the bottle of standard. Discard the
used sample of standard after use. It is advisable to use a narrow sample
vessel to minimise the use of standard solution.
When the reading has stabilised, press and hold the
key for 2 seconds to
calibrate.
The
∗
will now be replaced by a decimal point, if calibration was successful.
9.
The
MC-81
is now calibrated for Salinity and is ready for use. When taking
sample measurements, the white plastic cover MUST be in place for correct
readings. The electrode must be immersed at least to the level of the vent hole
in the cover.