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7. Impedance Test for pH
Testing a pH meter with simulated pH values only checks for the
accuracy
of the input circuit. It does not check for the
impedance
of the
input circuit. The input impedance must be extremely high to match the
pH sensor. If the input impedance has been reduced due to component
failure, corrosion etc, accuracy will be affected and the pH sensor may
suffer permanent damage.
To test the impedance of the pH meter’s input circuit…
1. Obtain the correct pH / mV output cable for the instrument under test.
2. Connect one end of the pH / mV output cable to the
WP-Sim
and the
other end to the instrument under test, as per the example diagram
below…
3. Switch the
WP-Sim
Function switch to ON. Switch the instrument
under test on and select pH mode. See the instrument’s handbook if
necessary.