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In the field the answer is no. Turtle Tough can modify the programming so that your TT-MA-ISE or TT-MA-ISE-X can measure any ion
that you wish. This modification of the ion configuration, however, cannot be performed in the field. This restriction is well considered
trade-off. While some potential inconvenience exists from needing to send the TT-MA-ISE or TT-MA-ISE-X transmitter back to Turtle
Tough to be reconfigured for another ion selective measurement, this limitation is far outweighed by making it such that the transmit
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ter cannot be accidentally misconfigured in the field. In addition, custom OEM configurations allow for user defined default values for
all parameters so that the software reset can yield exactly the desired configuration in the field (minimum order quantities apply to be
eligible for the free of charge Custom OEM configuration feature).
Can I change the contacting conductivity cell constant for which the TT-MA-CON is to be used?
In the field, the answer is no. Careful attention should be paid to the expected minimum, typical and maximum conductivity values
for the planned measurement type. The most optimal cell constant to be employed and associated supported ranges are then defined
in conjunction with the factory on the basis of this information. A cell constant and range selection guide is available upon request
as a good initial guide. Prior to purchase and final specification of equipment, it is always best practice to contact the factory for an
official recommendation. In many cases multiple transmitter configurations are available for the same cell constant or range and the
best choice is often depend upon a variety of factors considered in totality.
How do you access the buttons & terminals when TT-MA modules are installed in a 2M(W), 4M(W) or 6M(W) IP65 rated enclosures
or else the 3MP, 3MF, 7MF & 9MF NEMA 4X rated enclosures?
To access the three buttons for calibration and configuration of all TT-MA transmitters with the 2M(W), 4M(W), 6M(W) enclosures
only the clear window need be released (the top shell can stay in place). To access the terminals on the 2M(W), 4M(W) & 6M(W)
type IP65 rated enclosures you must open the clear plastic window and also remove the four screws that hold the top shell of the
enclosure assembly to the bottom shell. For the 3MP (NEMA 4X ½-DIN panel mount) and 3MF, 7MF & 9MF (NEMA 4X CSA/UL
rated field mount style) enclosures only the latches need to be released to access all of the internal wiring as well as accessing the
terminal buttons themselves. For all enclosure types the necessary cables should be securely installed through the cable gland sealing
strain reliefs and secured tightly to prevent intrusion. Unused cable glands should have the factory supplied sealing caps secured to
ensure weatherproof and waterproof operation. Enclosure ratings are only valid when the unit is completely closed and cables have
been properly installed.
Can the TT-MA systems be setup such that the top shell does not have to be removed when replacing sensors? Can sensors be
changed out without having to pull the sensor cables into the enclosure each time?
Yes. For the galvanic dissolved oxygen sensors that mate with the TT-MA-DO and the contacting conductivity sensors that mate
with the TT-MA-CON the sensor terminations can be bridged across ordinary good-quality terminal strips provided that such
bridging is done in a waterproof J-Box assembly. For the pH/ORP/ISE measurements the terminations can only be bridged when using
the preamplifier style version of the pH & ISE transmitters (TT-MA-pH-X and TT-MA-ISE-X) in combination with either an external
preamplifier in a waterproof JBox assembly (a.k.a. Mini External Preamplifier) or else a pH/ORP/ISE sensor with an integral preamplifier
(optionally available with quick disconnect terminations). The preamplified extension cable from the waterproof J-Box bridge in such
a pH/ORP/ISE measurement installation scheme is then permanently connected to the TT-MA-pH-X or TT-MA-ISE-X transmitters
inside their separate enclosure assembly. All common functionality such as calibration, configuration and simply viewing the process
parameters is possible without removing the top-shell of the IP65 rated enclosures.
How can I determine the documentation and software revision of the TT-MA transmitter?
The documentation revision of the transmitter can be found in small font at the end of the small label located above the faceplate.
For example, this small label might show as “TT-MA-pH-A R9”. This means that is a pH/ORP transmitter for use with sensors without
integral preamplifier and the documentation revision R9 should be used. The most current documentation revision is posted on the
TT-MA website. Documentation for older versions and special software implementations are available upon request (and were supplied
in hard copy with the original shipment). The software revision can be obtained as a display feature of the transmitter by pressing the
“
Up
” & “
Mode
” keys simultaneously in the main TT-MA measurement mode.
Special note about documentation & software revisions:
The documentation and software revision numbering is altogether decoupled although these two can be cross-referenced by
contacting Turtle Tough. You may be asked to report the both the documentation and software revision of the transmitter as part of the
technical support process.
I set the P01 software to ‘Off’ but I keep getting lock out of performing calibrations and changing values on the setup parameters.
How long is the software lock ‘Off’ until it resets back to the default ‘On’ condition?
The P01 software lock will revert to the default ‘On’ value after 60 seconds without any key being pressed. This software lock is reset
back to the default ‘On’ condition to ensure that changes are not accidentally made to any calibration or setup parameters.
I am seeing a flashing “OFL” or “UFL” on my TT-MA transmitter. What does this mean?
The flashing “OFL” means that an overflow issue exists on the input while a flashing “UFL” means that an underflow issue exists on
