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5.2 Calibration Notes
1.
A Zero calibration should be performed at least monthly. In low TDS
applications (where a zero error is particularly significant) a zero calibration
may have to be done weekly.
2.
A Standard calibration should be performed at least weekly. Of course, more
frequent calibration will result in greater confidence in results.
3.
TDS and Conductivity calibration data is stored separately in memory. Ensure
that the
WP-81T
has been correctly calibrated for the mode in which it will be
used. The
WP-81T
does not require recalibration when alternating between
TDS and Conductivity modes, providing the instrument has been correctly
calibrated for both.
4.
All calibration information is retained in memory when the
WP-81T
is
switched off, even when the battery is removed. This information can be
recalled or printed later using the GLP function (see section 8).
5.
The
WP-81T
displays the value of the standard to which it will attempt to
calibrate. Ensure that the standard value displayed corresponds to the standard
that you are using.
6.
If the
WP-81T
does not recognise the standard, it will display the message,
“
NOT STD
” during calibration. Calibration will fail if this message is
displayed.
5.3 Calibration Messages
1.
If a Zero calibration has been successfully performed, the
WP-81T
will display
the following message, and the zero value of the electrode.
eg:
Calibrate OK
Zero= 0.00ppM
2.
If a Standard calibration has been successfully performed, the
WP-81T
will
display the following message, and the k factor of the electrode.
eg:
Calibrate OK
k= 1.0
3.
If a Standard calibration has failed, the
WP-81T
will display the following
message, and the failed k factor of the electrode.
eg:
Calibrate Fail
k= 1.5