EC/TDS/SALT Testr: Nstruction Manual
EC/TDS/SALT Testr: Nstruction Manual
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26.8 °C Note: The LCD indicates ‘Or’ (over range) if the reading is outside the selected
Large Screen Waterproof Multi Range range. If this occurs, select an appropriate range to suit the reading.
Model number & Selected range & Measurement
software revision number upper limit of the range mode
Conductivity/TDS/Salt Tester 3. The upper display shows the main reading (conductivity/TDS/Salt) of the
with Temperature Display Figure 2: Power Up Sequence solution, automatically temperature compensated (ATC) to normalized temperature
of 25°C. The lower display shows the temperature of the solution.
Introduction Range Selection
Thank you for selecting microprocessor-based waterproof EC / TDS / SALT tester with Depending on the selected model, you can set the tester to limit its reading to a
large dual line display. You have one of the following models: particular measuring range (PU, LO or HI) or full scale (AUTO). The default setting HOLD Function
is AUTO. When you select a range other than AUTO, the tester can be calibrated This feature lets you freeze the display for a delayed observation.
• ECTestr11 • ECTestr11+ • TDSTestr11 • TDSTestr11+ • SALTTestr11
only for that particular range. If you try to measure a sample which has a higher
conductivity/TDS value than that of the selected measuring range, the LCD shows 1. Press HOLD key to freeze the measurement. The tester goes to hold mode and
Non-plus models (ECTestr11, TDSTestr11 & SALTTestr11) come with user-replaceable
‘OR’ error message. Refer Specif ica
Specifica tions section for available ranges of the
ications ‘HOLD’ indicator is displayed in LCD. The measurements are frozen and the ‘MEAS’
two-pin type sensor and have many user friendly features such as Dual-range
selected model. indicator disappears.
measurement, the Hold function, Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) and
Self-Diagnostic Messaging capabilities.
To select a rrang
ange:
ange: 2. Press HOLD key again to release the measurement. The ‘HOLD’ indicator is no
1. Switch off the tester. Press and hold °C/°F key and then switch on the tester longer displayed. The tester goes back to measurement mode.
Plus models (ECTestr11+ & TDSTestr11+) come with the user-replaceable cup type
using ON/OFF key. Release °C/°F key.
sensor and have additional features such as Multi-range measurement, up to 3-point
calibration and higher resolution measurement.
2. The tester goes to range selection mode. The LCD shows the currently selected MEAS
ATC
ppm
HOLD HOLD
ATC
ppm
HOLD MEAS
ATC
ppm
Range (the default is AUTO) in the lower display. The upper display shows the
Before You Begin maximum possible reading for the selected range. Press HOLD key repeatedly
1500 1500 1535
Remove the electrode’s protective cap. Soak the electrode for a few minutes in until you see the required range (PU, LO or HI). 26.8 °C
26.8 °C
26.2 °C
alcohol to remove any oil stains on the electrodes which will affect the accuracy of Measurement HOLD mode Measurement
the tester. Rinse thoroughly with de-ionized water and shake off dry. Note: If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, LCD shows power-up sequence and mode mode
+
Note: INC & DEC keys are located inside the Auto confirmation occurs for
battery compartment.. Refer figure 1. the last selected range
if no key is pressed for 5 sec.
HI
Figure 5: Temperature unit of measurement selection
Note: For ECTestr11 & ECTestr11+ models, the -
caption of HOLD key is ‘HOLD/ENT’ Figure 3: Range selection sequence from AUTO to HI for ECTestr11+
Figure 1: Battery compartment
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About Calibration 2 3 4 5 Note: If you have selected a specific measuring range for the tester, the lower display
After
To ensure higher accuracy, the tester must be calibrated on a regular basis. 1
HOLD
ENT 1 sec.
HOLD
ENT shows the corresponding calibration standard value that matches the selected
Calibration can be manual or automatic (only for ECTestr11 & ECTestr11+); calibration
Tester
Off YES CO YES CO measuring range.
can be 1-point or multi-point. You can choose any combination of the above two 4. Rinse the electrode with the calibration standard that you intend to calibrate and
options for calibration. If you calibrate the tester for 1-point, the calibration is applied ON/OFF A.CAL A.CAL
Press & hold INC then dip the electrode in the other beaker with same calibration standard. Swirl
for all the measuring ranges. In applications where you need higher accuracy, and key and switch on
gently to create a homogenous sample and allow time for the reading to stabilize.
the tester
when you intend to measure values in more than one range, it is recommended to
2 4
select multi-point calibration. Power-up Note: For multi-point calibration, the lower display automatically locks at the
Sequence
calibration standard value that closely matches. The tolerance range is ± 50% of
Selection of Automatic or Manual Calibration the calibration standard. The tester shows error message ‘Er.1’ if you try to calibrate
ECTestr11 & ECTestr11+ models support both automatic & manual calibration while A.CAL
HOLD
ENT
HOLD
ENT with a solution whose conductivity is outside the tolerance range.
all other models have to be calibrated manually. In automatic calibration, the tester Note: Press INC or DEC key if you wish to exit from auto calibration, during any of
automatically detects and verifies known conductivity standard solutions (84uS, the above steps.
1413uS & 12.88mS) . In manual calibration, you can use non-standard solutions Figure 6: Selecting auto calibrtaion & 1-point calibration for ECTestr11+
which may be specific for your application. 5. Press HOLD/ENT key to confirm the calibration. LCD shows ‘CO’ for 2 seconds. The
calibration is complete and the tester returns to measurement mode, if this is a 1-
The factory default is Automatic calibration (Auto). You can enable or disable point calibration.
automatic calibration as described below (for only ECTestr11 & ECTestr11+ models). Auto Calibration
6. For multi-point calibration, the tester goes to the next calibration point, lower
Auto calibration feature is available only for conductivity in ECTestr11 & display showing next calibration standard values. Rinse the electrode in de-ionized
Selection of 1-point or Multi-point Calibration ECTestr11+ models. Make sure that ‘auto calibration’ is enabled as described in water and repeat step 4 & 5 to continue calibrating with next calibration standard
the previous section. Auto calibration is suitable if you use standard conductivity solution.
The factory default is 1-point Calibration. For higher accuracy, it is recommended that
solutions for calibration process.
you calibrate the tester for multiple ranges if you intend to measure values in multiple
ranges. You can enable or disable multi-point calibration as described below. Note: The tester shows error message ‘Er.0’ and returns to measuring mode if the
If you selected 1-point calibration, you need to choose a calibration standard temperature of the calibration solution is not within 0°C to 50°C.
corresponds to the selected measuring range of the tester listed below. If you
Note: If you have selected a specific measuring range for the tester, selecting multi-
have selected multi-point calibration & AUTO measuring range, you can choose any Note: The tester shows error message ‘Er.1’ if you press HOLD/ENT key before the
point calibration has no meaning, as the tester can only be calibrated for 1-point
of the calibration standards listed below. During auto calibration, the tester tester recognizes the calibration standard.
for the selected range. Set the tester to ‘AUTO’ measuring range if you wish to
recognizes the calibration standard if its value is within 50% tolerance. For multi-
calibrate multi-points.
point calibration (with AUTO measuring range), the tester automatically scans
2 3 4 5
To ena
enabble/disa
le/disabble auto calibr
calibraation and multi-point calibr
multi-point calibraation: through all possible calibration points until all of them are calibrated. CAL ATC CAL ATC CAL ATC HOLD
CAL ATC
1. Switch off the tester. Press and hold INC key and then switch on the tester using 1 ENT
Press INC or DEC key to select ‘Yes’ (to enable auto calibration) or ‘No’ (to disable
0.0
uS
auto calibration) To pr
preepar
paree calibr
calibraation standar ds:
standards: 12.88
The two calibration stds. values
Note: Press °C/°F key, if you wish to skip this setting without confirming changes. Use fresh calibration standard solutions listed in the above table. Prepare each displayed sequentially until
tester finds a matching solution
solution in two beakers - one for rinsing and the other for calibration. Rinse the within ± 50% tolerance.
Note
Note: Press °C/°F key twice, if you wish to return to measurement mode without electrode in de-ionized water before calibration.
confirming changes. 6
CAL ATC CAL ATC CAL ATC
HOLD
3. Press HOLD/ENT key to confirm the selection. The display shows ‘CO’. To be gin automa
begin tic calibr
automatic calibraation:
ENT
4. The tester goes to 1-point calibration selection mode. The lower display shows 1410mS
12.80 mS
12.80
mS
Measurement
Mode
‘1.Pnt’ and the upper display blinks the current choice (‘Yes’ or ‘No’). 1. Switch on the tester. Make sure the tester is in measuring mode. Press INC or
Press INC or DEC key to select ‘Yes’ (to enable 1-point calibration) or ‘No’ (to 12.88 12.88 CO
DEC key to enter conductivity calibration mode.
disable 1-point calibration, i.e. to enable multi-point calibration). 2. ‘CAL’ indicator appears in LCD. The display briefly shows ‘CAL’ and the number
The next calibration std. Tester dipped in
displayed until tester finds 12.88 mS std. solution
Confirmation of 2nd point
displayed for
a close match within & automatically detects 2 seconds
of points the tester will be calibrated. ± 50% tolerance the calibration std.
Note: Press °C/°F key if you wish to skip this setting without confirming. 3. The upper display shows the conductivity reading and the lower display
5. Press HOLD/ENT key to confirm the selection. The display shows ‘CO’ for few sequentially shows calibration standard values 1413 uS & 12.88 mS (for Figure 7: Two-point automatic calibration sequence for ECTestr11
seconds and then shows power-up sequence The tester goes to measurement ECTestr11) or 84 uS, 1413 uS & 12.88 mS (for ECTestr11+) if the
mode. measuring range of the tester is set to AUTO.
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Manual Calibration 5. For multi-point calibration rinse the electrode in de-ionized water and repeat Temperature Calibration
step the above steps with another standard solution.
In manual calibration, the tester allows 1-point calibration for each measuring range. Temperature calibration need not be performed every time, unless the temperature
You can use customized calibration solutions with known conductivity/TDS values to reading differs from that of an accurate thermometer. If temperature calibration is
calibrate the tester. . The following table shows acceptable conductivity/TDS ranges of 2 3 3 4 performed, Conductivity/TDS/Salt calibration is mandatory.
calibration solutions for each measuring range. Make sure your calibration solutions ATC CAL ATC CAL ATC
After
CAL ATC
1
are within the given ranges. 5 sec.
1. Switch on the tester. Make sure the tester is in measuring mode. If required,
Measurement
Mode OR
CAL 1400 uS
1413uS
1413
uS press °C/°F key to select the desired unit of measurement for temperature
Selected Acceptable Calibration Standard Range
Measuring Range Conductivity TDS/Salt
1410 1410 CO (Celsius or Fahrenheit). Dip the tester into a solution of known temperature
Displayed for Tester dipped in Upper display reading Confirmation and allow time for the temperature reading to stabilize.
PU 2.0 - 200.0 uS/cm 2.0 - 200.0 ppm 2 seconds and 1413 uS std. solution Adjusted to the actual displayed for
Tester goes to Conductivity value of 2 seconds 2. Press INC or DEC key to bring the tester to the calibration mode. CAL’ indicator
LO 200 - 2000 uS/cm 200 - 2000 ppm Calibration mode Calibration std. solution
appears in LCD. Immediately press °C/°F key to switch to the temperature
HI 2.00 - 20.00 mS/cm 1.00 - 10.00 ppt
calibration mode.
AUTO Select a calibration standard nearer to application sample Figure 8: One-point manual calibration sequence for ECTestr11+
To pr
preepar
paree calibr
calibraation standar ds:
standards: Note: When you enter calibration mode, if the conductivity/TDS/salt reading is outside
Use fresh calibration solutions. Measure conductivity/TDS values of the solution with a the specified range (Or), the tester shows ‘Er.1’ error message. You can still proceed
meter known to be accurate. Prepare each solution in two beakers - one for rinsing to the temperature calibration mode by pressing °C/°F key immediately. If the °C/°F
and the other for calibration. Rinse the electrode in de-ionized water before key is not pressed within 2 seconds, the tester exits the calibration mode and returns
calibration. TDS Factor Setting to the measurement mode.
TDS factor is only applicable for TDSTestr11 & TDSTestr11+ models. 2 2 3 3
To be gin man
begin ual calibr
manual calibraation: The factory default TDS factor is 0.71. You can adjust the TDS factor to suit MEAS
ATC CAL ATC
°C/ °F
CAL CAL
1
1. Switch on the tester. Make sure the tester is in measuring mode. Rinse the different samples of your applications.
electrode with the calibration standard that you intend to calibrate and then dip
Measurement
Mode
7.50 mS OR
7.50
mS
26.8 °C
OR
27.5 °C
the electrode in the other beaker with same calibration standard. Swirl gently to To cchang
hang actor::
hangee TDS ffactor
actor Set required unit of 26.8 °C
7.50 26.8 °C
26.8 °C
create a homogenous sample and allow time for the reading to stabilize. 1. Switch on the tester. Make sure the tester in measurement mode. Press HOLD
measurement for
temperature
Dipped in a solution Calibration Temperature Calibration mode
2. Press INC or DEC key to enter calibration mode. The ‘CAL’ indicator appears in key to bring the tester to the HOLD mode. of known temperature mode
LCD. The display briefly shows ‘CAL’ and the number of points the tester will be 2. Press INC or DEC key to enter the TDS factor setting mode. 4
calibrated. 3. The upper & lower displays of LCD show the last configured TDS factor. The ATC CAL
MEAS
3. The upper display shows the measured conductivity/TDS reading of the solution upper display is adjustable. Use the INC or DEC key to adjust the TDS factor.
based on previous calibration (if any) and the lower display shows the default The adjustable range is 0.4 to 1.0 7.50 mS
27.5 °C
(uncalibrated) conductivity/TDS reading. °C
CO
27.5
Note: If you do not press INC or DEC key within 5 seconds, the tester shows the Confirmation
Measurement
Note: The tester shows error message ‘Er.1’ : confirmation ‘CO’ and returns to measurement mode. mode displayed for
2 seconds
(a) If the reading is over range (Or) of selected measuring range of the tester ,
or 4. Wait for 5 seconds for the tester to automatically confirm the new setting by
(b) If the default (uncalibrated) reading is not within the acceptable calibration displaying ‘CO’ and return to the measurement mode. Figure 10: Temperature calibration sequence
standard range.
Use INC and DEC keys to adjust the upper display to the correct conductivity/TDS 3. The upper display shows the measured temperature reading based on the last set
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value of the calibration solution. ATC
offset (if any) and the lower display shows the default (uncalibrated) temperature
1 HOLD HOLD ppt After
5 sec. reading based on factory settings. Use INC and DEC keys to adjust the upper
Note: The calibration adjustment window is ± 50% from the default reading.
Measurement
Mode 6.35 OR
0.71 0.50 0.50 temperature reading to the known temperature value of the solution.
Note: If you do not press INC or DEC key within 5 seconds, the tester shows the 26.8 °C
0.71 0.71 CO
Notes: The temperature adjustment window is ± 5°C (± 9°F) from the default reading.
confirmation ‘CO’ and returns to the measurement mode. However, the tester is HOLD mode TDS Factor setting mode Confirmation
displayed for
not calibrated to new values yet. The old calibration is still active. If this happens, 2 seconds 4. Wait for 5 seconds for the tester to automatically confirm the temperature
press INC or DEC key once again to enter calibration mode. calibration value by displaying ‘CO’ and return to the measurement mode.
Figure 9: TDS Factor setting
4. Wait for 5 seconds for the tester to automatically confirm the calibration by Note: To exit temperature calibration mode without confirming the calibration, press
displaying ‘CO’ and return to the measurement mode. °C/°F key or HOLD/ENT key before the automatic confirmation takes place.
.
Note: To exit calibration mode without confirming the calibration, press HOLD/ENT Note: The tester shows error message ‘Er.0’ and returns to measuring mode if the
key before the automatic confirmation takes place. temperature of the solution is not within 0°C to 50°C.
Note: The tester shows error message ‘Er.0’ and returns to measuring mode if the
temperature of the calibration solution is not within 0°C to 50°C.
an electrode replacement.