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Icon
Name
Description
USB Icon
Shown when the Communication option is set to USB
or USB
PRINTER in the Instrument Settings setup menu.
RS232 Icon
Shown when the Communication option is set to RS232 in the
Instrument Settings setup menu.
Auto-Read Icon
Shown when the measurement read type is set to Auto-Read. The icon
flashes while the measurement value is stabilizing and remains sold
when the measurement value is stable and locked on the display.
Timed Read Icon Shown when the measurement read type is set to Timed.
Single-Shot Icon Shown when the measurement read type is set to Single-Shot.
Stabilizing
Stability Indicator Flashes while the measurement value is stabilizing.
Ready
Stability Indicator Shown when the measurement value is stable.
Cal
Due Alarm
Flashes when the calibration due alarm is triggered. Cal Due Alarm
must be enabled in the channel-specific setup menu.
User ID
Icon
Shown with the user name or label entered for the active method. To
be shown, User ID must be selected in the Display View setting in the
Instrument Settings setup menu and a protected method must be
loaded on the displayed channel.
Electrode ID Icon Shown with the electrode serial number, name
or label entered using a
channel-specific setup menu.
Sample ID Icon
Shown with the auto-incremental sample value or sample name or
label entered using a channel-specific setup
menu or Sample ID
shortcut key.
pH Electrode Condition Icon
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icon. In
the measurement mode, the electrode condition icon indicates the performance of the
electrode, based on the last saved calibration and electrode measurement stability.
Icon
pH Electrode Status
Electrode condition is good.
The electrode slope is in the range of 95.1% to 104.9 %.
Electrode condition is fair.
The electrode slope is in the range of 85.1% to 114.9%.
Electrode condition is bad.
The electrode slope is less than 85% or greater than 115%.
Consult the pH electrode user manual for instructions on
how to clean, condition and
troubleshoot the electrode.
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Customizing the Display
The information shown in the measurement mode can be customized. Reducing the information
will increase the font size of the main measurement value in the single channel display.
1.
In the measurement mode, press the
setup key.
2.
Press the ►key until Instrument Settings is highlighted and press the
f3 (Select) key.
3.
Display will be highlighted in the left column. Press the
► key to also highlight Display
View and press the
f3 (Select) key.
4.
Press the
▲ or
▼ key to highlight an item and press the
f3 (Select) key to check (display)
or uncheck (hide) the item. Some items will only be shown in the single channel display
when checked.
5.
Press the
f1 (Done) key and then press the
measure (esc) key to return to the
measurement mode.
Example measurement display with all
information shown
Example measurement display with limited
information shown
Meter and
Module Maintenance
·
For routine meter and module maintenance, dust and wipe with a damp cloth. If necessary,
warm water or mild water-based detergent can be used.
·
Meter maintenance can be performed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as required by
the operating environment.
·
Remove any spilled substances immediately from the meter or module using the proper
cleaning procedure for that spill type.
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Meter Setup Menus
Main Setup Menu
The Main Setup menu
of the
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meter organizes the menus for channel-specific
measurement settings, instrument settings, calibration and data log, and meter diagnostics in
one easy to access location. This allows quick and easy navigation to view or change
measurement and instrument settings, view calibration and data history, and perform a meter
self test or view meter and module serial number and software revisions.
Since the V
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meter offers four channels that can be configured in any combination,
one to four channel-specific setup menus will be shown
in the Main Setup menu, depending on
the number of measurement modules that are actively connected to the meter.
1.
In the measurement mode, press the
setup key to access the Main Setup menu.
2.
Press the
◄ or
► key to highlight a setup menu from the list and press the
f3 (Select) key
to access the submenus and parameters for the selected setup menu.
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