Metalyser
®
Portable HM1000
Instruction Manual v 5.0
Components and care of components
The Sonde
The sonde head contains the electrodes and stirrer to carry out analysis. It comes
pre-assembled with the 4 electrodes and a Sample Analysis Beaker (SAB). The
electrodes are the WE1 (Working Electrode 1), WE2 (Working Electrode 2), R
(Reference Electrode) and C (Counter Electrode). The sonde has the electrode letter
references embossed onto it to ensure they are connected in the correct positions.
To fit an electrode, simply align the arrow on the electrode with the arrow on the
sonde head and push the electrode onto its socket. A quiet double click should be
heard. Gently pull on the top of the black holder of the electrode to ensure it is fully
connected.
To remove the electrodes pull back the connector shroud with the arrow on and the
connector will pull off.
When attaching or removing electrodes be careful to avoid touching the stirrer.
The different Working Electrodes can be identified by the number of connecting pins
and are not interchangeable.
Electrode WE1 (6 pins) is to be fitted in position WE1.
Electrode WE2 (3 pins) is to be fitted in position WE2.
Do not mix up the electrodes
as this can cause damage to the instrument.
The sonde can be assembled in one of two ways. Firstly, the short cable attached to
the Sonde can be connected directly to the instrument. It can then be attached to the
clamp and stand included in the kit and fitted inside the box. The second option is to
fit the extension cable between the Sonde and the instrument. This allows the
instrument to be used to collect samples as well as analyse them.
The sonde (electrodes x 4) SAB (Sample Analysis Beaker)
