Apera Instruments EC700 Manuel utilisateur

EC700 Benchtop Conductivity Meter

Instruction Manual

APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC

v2.0

Table&of&Contents&

1!Brief'Introduction'.............................................................................................................'-'1'-!

1.1!Main'Features'........................................................................................................................'-'1'-!

2!Technical'Specifications'.....................................................................................................'-'1'-!

3!Instrument'Description'.....................................................................................................'-'2'-!

3.1!LCD'Display'............................................................................................................................'-'2'-!

3.2!Keypad'...................................................................................................................................'-'3'-!

3.3!Connectors'.............................................................................................................................'-'4'-!

3.4!Stable'reading'display'mode'..................................................................................................'-'4'-!

3.5!Data'storage,'recall,'and'deletion'...........................................................................................'-'4'-!

3.6!Max/Min'Function'.................................................................................................................'-'5'-!

4!Conductivity'Measurement'...............................................................................................'-'5'-!

4.1!Preparation'............................................................................................................................'-'5'-!

4.2!Conductivity'Electrode'Information'........................................................................................'-'5'-!

4.3!Information'regarding'Calibration'..........................................................................................'-'5'-!

4.4!Conductivity'Calibration'(take'1413'μS'as'an'example)'...........................................................'-'6'-!

4.5!TDS'and'Conductivity'.............................................................................................................'-'7'-!

4.6!Sample'Test'............................................................................................................................'-'7'-!

4.7!Parameter'Setting'..................................................................................................................'-'8'-!

4.8!Conductivity'Electrode’s'Maintenance'....................................................................................'-'9'-!

5!Complete'Kit'...................................................................................................................'-'10'-!

6!Warranty'........................................................................................................................'-'10'-!

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1 Brief Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Apera Instruments EC700 Benchtop Conductivity Meter.

This instrument is an outstanding combination of advanced electronics desin and sensor technology. It’s the

most economical choice of a reliable lab benchtop conductivity meter.

Please read this maual carefully to properly use and maintain the meter. Apera Instruments reserves the right

to update the contents of this manual without giving prior notices.

1.1 Main Features

• The meter has a built-in microprocessor chip, which enables intelligent functions such as automatic

calibration, automatic temperature compensation, data storage, parameter setup, max/min reading

display, etc.

• The advanced automatic calibration mode has calibration guide and self-diganosis functions,

automatically recognizing standard calibration solutions.

• The advanced digital processing technology intelligently improves the meter’s response time and

measuring accuracy with stable reading display mode available.

• The kit comes with a combination conductivity electrode with temperature sensor, measuring

conductivity and temperature simultaneously, and allows for automatic temperature compensation.

• IP54 dustproof and spillproof. Connectors are protected by silicone seal caps, effectively ensuring the

reliability and service life of the meter under harsh environment.

• Detachable electrode holder and 3 bottles of conductivity calibration solutions come with the kit for

convenient use.

2 Technical Specifications

Conduct

ivity

Range

Conductivity: 0-200.0 mS/cm, divided into 4 ranges:

(0-199.99) μS/cm, (200-1999) μS/cm, (2.00-19.99) mS/cm, (20.0-

199.9) mS/cm

TDS: (0-100) g/L, devided into 4 ranges:

(0-99.9) mg/L, (100-999) mg/L, (1.00-9.99) g/L, (10.0-100.0) g/L

Resolution

Conductivity: 0.1/1 μS/cm; 0.01/0.1 mS/cm

TDS: 0.1/1 mg/L, 0.01/0.1 g/L

Accuracy

±1.0% F.S ±1 digit

Tem p e ratu r e

Compensation

0 to 50 ˚C (Auto or Manual)

Electrode Constant

0.1/1/10 cm-1

Reference Temperature

25 ˚C

Tem p e ratu r e

Compensation

Coefficient

0.00-9.99%/ ˚C, default value: 2.00%/ ˚C

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Calibration

1-4 point Auto Calibration

Tem p .

Range

0 to 100˚C; 32 to 212°F

Resolution

0.1˚C; 0.1/1°F

Accuracy

±0.5˚C ±1 digit

Others

Data Storage

50 groups

Storage Content

Numberings, Measurement, Unit, Temperature, Temperature

Compensation Status

Power

DC9V/300mA

IP Ratings

IP54 dustproof and spillproof

Size and Dimension

(240*235*103) mm/1kg

3 Instrument Description

3.1 LCD Display

(1) — Measurement mode

(2) — Measurement value

(3) — Calibration icons and numberings

(4) — Measurement unit

(5) — Tem p era t u r e un i t

(6) — The unit displayed during calibration

(7) — The value displayed during calibration, numberings for storage and recall, and reminder icons

(8) — Icons for data storage and recall — M+: store measuring data; RM: Recall measuring data

(9) — Tem p era t u r e an d r e m i n d er ic o n s

Figure-1

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(10) — Self-Diagnosis icons and numberings

(11) — Temp e r atur e com p ens a t i o n mo de ic o ns — ATC: Auto Temperature Compensation; MTC: Manual

Temperature Compensation

(12) — Completed calibration icons

(13) — Stable reading icon

(14) — Icons for maximum and minimum values

3.2 Keypad

3.2.1. Keypad operations

Short press ----- <1.5 seconds; Long press ----- >1.5 seconds.

3.2.2 For keypad operation, please see Table-1.

Tabl e – 1 Keypad operations and descriptions

Keypad

Operation

Functions

Short Press

l Power on/off

Short Press

l Select measuring mode: Cond→TDS.

Long Press

l Enter parameter setting：P1→P2→…P6.

Short Press

l Enter Calibration mode

l Cancel any operation and go back to measurement mode

Short Press

l In calibration mode, press to conduct calibration

l In parameter setting, press to confirm selection

Short Press

l Store measuring data

Long Press

l Recall stored measuring data

Short Press

Long Press

1. In manual temperature compensation mode, short press to change

temperature, long press to change quickly

2. In parameter setting mode, short press to change parameter and settings.

3. In recall mode, short press to change numberings, long press to change

quickly.

Short Press

4. Buttons for max/min values (refere to section 3.6)

Figure-2

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3.3 Connectors

Symbol

Connector Name

Connector Type

COND

Socket for conductivity electrode

BNC

TEMP

Socket for temperature sensor

RCA

DC9V

DC9V power socket

Φ2.5 direct type

3.4 Stable reading display mode

When the measuring value is stable, smiley face icon appears on LCD, see

Figure-3. Please do not get the reading value or make calibration until the

icon appears and stays.

3.5 Data storage, recall, and deletion

3.5.1 Storage

When the measurement is stable, press key, the meter displays

M+ icon and storage numberings on LCD, and stores the measuring data.

In Figure-4, the meter stores the first group of the measuring data. Press

again to keep storing.

3.5.2 Recall stored data

In the measurement mode, long press key to recall the last stored

Measuring data. The meter displays RM icon and storage numberings.

In Figure-5, the meter is recalling the 28th stored measuring data.

Keep pressing and to recall successively the stored

measuring data. Press and hold and to quickly recall the stored

measuring data. Short press to go back to measurement mode.

3.5.3 Clear stored data

The meter can store 50 groups of data. Once the storage is full, if user

presses again, the FUL icon will be displayed on LCD (see Figure-6).

The storage needs to be cleared in parameter setting P4 so as to keep storing

data. The numberings in M+ indicates the total number of stored data; The

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numberings in RM indicates the number of stored data in current mode (cond/TDS).

For example, if 20 groups of data is stored in conductivity mode, and 10 groups in TDS

mode, then the numberings for M+ will be “M+30” in both conductivity and TDS mode;

the numberings for RM in conductivity mode would be “RM20”, in TDS mode “RM10”.!

3.6 Max/Min Function

Use this function to display the maximum or minimum records out of groups of measuring data. In

measurement mode, press , LCD will display flashing icons of “MAX/MIN”, indicating the meter has

entered the mode of recording maximum and minimum data. After testing, press again, LCD will

alternately display the maximum and minimum value in the past measurements. Press to go back to

regular measurement mode.

4 Conductivity Measurement

4.1 Preparation

4.1.1 Install the electrode holder

The electrode holder is comosed of a metal stand base, a supporting pole, and a electrode clip. First,

install the metal stand base to the meter (screw it on). Please note that the metal base can be installed

on either side of the meter. Then install the supporting pole on the metal stand base, and then install the

electrode clip on the supporting pole.

4.1.2 Connect the power adapter

Plug the power adapter tightly into the DC9V socket. The power’s voltage should meet the requirements

listed on the power adapter.

4.2 Conductivity Electrode Information

4.2.1 Conductivity Electrode

The meter comes with the 2301T-F combination conductivity electrode (K=1.0) with built-in temperature

sensor, which enables the automatic temperature compensation. The electrode’s housing adopts

polycarbonate materials, which is resistant to shocks and corrosion.

4.2.2 Electrode Connectors

The pH electrode has two connectors: the BNC connector connects the conductivity sensor, the RCA connector

connects the temperature sensor. Plug these two connectors into ‘COND” and “TEMP” sockets. Please note

do not pull the cables in case of poor contact. Please keep the connectors clean and dry. Refer to section 6.7

regarding how to properly maintain the pH electrode.

4.2.3 Use the Electrode

Stir the electrode for a few seconds after it’s dipped into the solution and then let it stand still such that the

bubbles inside the probe can be removed and a stable measurement can be quickly obtained.

4.3 Information regarding Calibration

4.3.1 Conductivity standard solutions

The meter automatically recognizes calibration solutions. 1 point or multi-points calibration (up to 4 points)

can be adopted. The calibration icons stand for 4 different calibration points ( stands for two standard

solutions), see Table-2:

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Tab l e-2

Calibration icon

pH standard buffer series

4-Point

calibration

84 μS/cm

1413 μS/cm

12.88 mS/cm

111.8 mS/cm

4.3.2 How often to calibrate

• We recommend to calibrate the conductivity meter once per month under normal conditions.

• If the requirement for accuracy is high or the temperature of the test sample has a big difference to

the reference temperature (25 ˚C), we recommend to do the calibration once a week.

• Users can tell if the meter needs a calibration by testing the standard calibration solutions. If the

measurements you get have a big difference to the standard value of the calibration solutions, then a

calibration is necessary.

• For new electrodes or the meter that has been restored to factory default setting, we recommend to

conduct 3-4 points calibration. For general uses, users can choose the calibration solutions that are

close to the test samples to conduct 1 or 2 points calibration.

4.4 Conductivity Calibration (take 1413 μS as an

example)

4.4.1. Rinse the electrode in distilled or pure water, allow it to dry, wash with

a little of standard solution and submerge it in standard solution. Stir the

solution briefly and allow it to stay in the solution until a stable reading is

reached.

4.4.2.Press key to enter the calibration mode. The “CAL” icon will

flash at the top right, and the scanning and locking process of calibration

solution will appear at the bottom right.

4.4.3. When the meter locks 1413 μS, stable icon will display on LCD.

Press key to complete calibration. “End” icon will show up and the

meter will return to measuring mode and will show up on the bottom

left (see Figure-7).

Note: pressing before the reading being stable ( shows up and stays), the

Err4 self-diagnosis icon will appear (see section 6.5.2).

4.4.4. For multi-point calibration, please repeat clause 4.3.1-4.3.2 until all the calibration is done. The

meter can repeat calibration in the same calibration solution until the stable value is reached.

Figure-7

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4.5 TDS and Conductivity

4.5.1. TDS and conductivity is linear related. The conversion factor is 0.40-1.00. Adjust the factor from

parameter P2.6. The factory default setting is 0.71 and please refer to Section 7.4. The meter only needs to

be calibrated in Conductivity mode, then after calibration of conductivity, the meter can switch from conductivity

to TDS.

4.5.2. Adjust TDS conversion factor in parameter setting P4 according to the data collected during testing and

experience. Table – 10 lists some commonly used Conductivity and TDS conversion factors. This is for your

reference only.

Tabl e – 10 Conductivity and TDS conversion factors

Conductivity of solution

TDS conversion factor

0-100 μS/cm

0.60

100-1,000 μS/cm

0.71

1-10 mS/cm

0.81

10-100 mS/cm

0.94

4.6 Sample Test

4.6.1. Rinse conductivity electrode in distilled or pure water, dry it, and submerge it in the sample solution. Stir

the solution briefly and allow it to stay in the sample solution until a stable reading is reached and icon

appears on LCD, then get the reading value, which is the conductivity value of the solution.

4.6.2. During the process of calibration and measurement, the meter has self-diagnosis functions, indicating

the relative information as below: Table – 8.

Tabl e – 8 Self-diagnosis information of conductivity measurement mode

Display Icons

Contents

Checking

Wrong conductivity calibration solution or

the meter recognition of calibration

solution is out of range.

1. Check whether conductivity calibration

solution is correct.

2. Check whether the meter connects the

electrode well.

3. Check whether the electrode is damaged.

Press key when measuring value is

not stable during calibration.

Press key after icon appears.

During calibration, the measuring value

being unstable for over 3 minutes.

1. Shake the electrode to eliminate bubbles in

electrode head.

2. Replace with new conductivity electrode.

4.6.3. Factory default setting

For factory default setting, please refer to parameter setting P7 (Section 4.7.2). With this function, all calibration

data is deleted and the meter restores to the theory value. Some functions restore to the original value. When

calibration or measurement fails, please restore the meter to factory default setting and then perform re-

calibration or measurement. Please note once set the factory default, all the data deleted will be irretrievable.

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4.7 Parameter Setting

Tabl e -9

Symbol

Parameter setting content

Parameter

Factory default setting

Select electrode constant

0.1, 1.0, 10

1.0

Select reference temperature

15 - 30 ℃

25℃

Adjust temperature compensation

coefficient

0.00 - 9.99%

2.00%

Adjust TDS Factor

0.40 – 1.00

0.71

Select temperature unit

℃ - ℉

℃

Clear stored data

No – Yes

Restore to factory default

No – Yes

4.7.1 How to do the parameter setting:

In measurement mode, long press to enter parameter setting P1. Then press or to

change menu from P1 to P2…P7. For details, please see Table-10.

Table-10 pH Parameter Setting

P1 — Select electrode’s constant（1.0—10.0—0.1）

1. Long press to enter P1

2. Press , “1.0” flashes, press to choose 1.0→10.0→0.1; press

to confirm

3. Press to enter P2, or press to return to measurement mode.

P2—Select reference temperature (25.0℃—18.0℃—20.0℃)

1. Press , “25.0℃” flashes, press or to adjust temp. from 15℃ to

30℃; press to confirm.

2. Press to enter P3, or press to return to measurement mode.

P3—Adjust temp. compensation coefficient (0.00-9.99%)

1. Press , “2.00” flashes, press or to adjust from 0.00-9.99; press

to confirm.

2. Press to enter P4, or press to return to measurement mode.

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