MANUAL - LAQUAtwin EC-11 Conductivity Meter

CODE: GZ0000472457 March, 2017 LAQUAtwin series (EC) Operation 1 © 2017 HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd. Instruction Manual (Operation) COMPACT WATER QUALITY METER LAQUAtwin-EC-11, LAQUAtwin-EC-22, LAQUAtwin-EC-33

Specifications

*1 Accuracy is the closeness of agreement between the measured value and actual value of the standard solution in the measurement of the same standard solution as the one used for the calibration. Temperature during the calibration and measurement is the same. The error of standard solutions and rounding error (±1 digit) are not included. *2 The life period if the meter is used in the backlight off mode. If the backlight is used, battery life will shorten. *3 IP67: no failure when immersed in water at a depth or 1 meter for 30 minutes. Please note that the meter can not be used underwater

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Part Names

[Diagram showing the meter with parts labeled 1-8] 1 Measurement cell 2 Protection cover 3 Lithium batteries 4 MEAS switch 5 ON/OFF switch 6 CAL switch 7 Waterproof gasket 8 Strap eyelet

Note Press the switches 0.5 seconds or more unless otherwise specified.

Initial Setup

Attaching/detaching the sensor [Diagram showing how to attach/detach the sensor] Note Be careful not to twist the waterproof gasket.

Attaching the sensor

1. Power OFF the meter.
2. Confirm that the waterproofing gasket is clean and undamaged.
3. Slide the sensor onto the meter so that catch "A" on the back of the meter fits into hole "a" on the sensor tongue as shown.

Detaching the sensor

1. Power OFF the meter.
2. Lift the sensor tongue tip and slide the sensor a little away from the meter.
3. Pull out the sensor all the way from the meter.

Inserting/removing batteries [Diagram showing battery insertion/removal] Inserting the batteries

1. Power OFF the meter.
2. Slide both batteries into the battery case as shown. Be sure to use two CR2032 batteries, and put them with the plus sides (+) upwards.

Removing the batteries

1. Power OFF the meter.
2. Use a ball-point pen or other tool to pry the batteries out from the clips as shown.

Electrode conditioning Note

• Before using the sensor for the first time or after several days of disuse, perform electrode conditioning.
• Perform calibration after electrode conditioning.

1. Place some drops of the conditioning solution into the measurement cell.
2. Wait 10 min before use. There is no need to switch the meter ON.
3. Clean the flat sensor with running water.

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Basic Operation

Power ON

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch. The power is switched ON, and the meter model number is displayed on the LCD.

Power OFF

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch. The power is switched OFF.

Precaution on sample setting Place an appropriate amount of a sample or standard solution into the measurement cell without trapping bubbles inside. If not, the measurement may be inaccurate. [Diagram showing "Appropriate" vs "Too little" sample levels]

Calibration

Calibration is required before measurement. Use standard solution within the measurement range in the specifications. Tip

• Calibration values are saved even if the meter is switched OFF.
• Calibration value is rewritten if calibration is repeated using the same standard solution.

Calibration points The number of calibration points is dependent on the meter model.

• LAQUAtwin-EC-11: Up to two-point calibration at 1413 µS/cm and 12.88 mS/cm
• LAQUAtwin-EC-22 and LAQUAtwin-EC-33: Up to three-point calibration at 1413 µS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm, and 111.8 mS/cm

Multi-point calibration

1. Open the protection cover and place some drops of the standard solution into the measurement cell. Rinsing the sensor with the standard solution beforehand will provide a more accurate calibration as it will reduce sample crossover contamination.
2. Close the protection cover and press the CAL switch. [CAL] and [☺] blink, and the calibration value is displayed. After the calibration is complete, [CAL] and [☺] stop blinking and the measured value is displayed. The calibration value at 25°C is displayed for 1 s and the display returns to the measurement mode automatically.
3. Open the protection cover and remove the standard solution. Then remove moisture on the sensor by gently dabbing with a soft tissue. This completes the 1st point calibration.
4. To perform 2nd point calibration, repeat steps 1. to 3.

Calibration error If [CAL] blinks and Er4 (error display) appears, the calibration has failed. Perform electrode conditioning. Check that the correct standard solution is used, and repeat calibration after cleaning the sensor. If the calibration repeatedly fails when using the correct standard solution(s), the sensor may have deteriorated. Replace the sensor with new one.

Measurement

Sample setting

1. Open the protection cover and put some drops of sample into the measurement cell.
2. Close the protection cover.

Measurement mode The auto stable (AS) mode and the auto hold (AH) mode can be selected. Refer to "Measurement mode change" (page 4) for the operation to set the measurement mode.

Auto stable (AS) mode This is the default setting. [☺] appears when the measured value meets the stability criteria. If the value changes, [☺] disappears.

1. Confirm that the meter is in the measurement mode, and place a sample on the sensor. When the read value meets the stability criteria, [☺] appears and the reading is locked.
2. Document the displayed value when [☺] appears. If the read value does not meet the stability criteria, [☺] disappears and the reading changes with time.

Auto hold (AH) mode [☺] appears when the measured value meets the stability criteria. The reading then locks and will not change until the MEAS switch is pressed for the next measurement.

1. Confirm that the meter is in the measurement mode, and place a sample on the sensor.
2. Press the MEAS switch. The auto hold function is activated. [☺] blinks until the measured value has stabilized. When the measured value is stable, [☺] stops blinking and the displayed value is locked with [☺] and displayed simultaneously.
3. Document the displayed value.
4. Press the MEAS switch. The auto hold function is deactivated and [☺] disappears. Be sure to perform this step before starting the next measurement. Or, you may mistake the displayed hold value for the next measured value.

Note

• If a measured value is out of the specified measurement range, "Or" is displayed for upper range and "Ur" is displayed for under range.
• Ambient air may cause the measured values to fluctuate. To reduce environmental interference, close the protection cover.
• When you have a problem with the calibration or measurement, refer to frequently asked questions.

Measurement display change Measurement display change is available on LAQUAtwin-EC-22 and LAQUAtwin-EC-33. The display mode switches as follows by pressing the MEAS switch in the AS mode.

• LAQUAtwin-EC-22: Between conductivity and temperature alternately
• LAQUAtwin-pH-33: Among conductivity, TDS, and temperature

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Maintenance

Storage

1. Clean the sensor with tap water.
2. Dab gently with soft tissue or cloth to remove moisture on the sensor and meter. Note Especially be sure to treat the sensor gently to prevent damaging it.
3. Close the protection cover before storing the meter.

Temperature sensor adjustment Temperature sensor adjustment is available on LAQUAtwin-EC-22 and LAQUAtwin-EC-33. To perform accurate measurement with correction for temperature effects, follow the steps below. Normally this is not necessary.

1. Ready a reference thermometer, and allow the meter and reference thermometer to reach to room temperature.
2. Set the display mode to temperature referring to "Measurement display change" (page 2).
3. Press the CAL switch. The meter displays the setting screen for target temperature.
4. Press the MEAS switch to adjust the displayed temperature on the meter to match the temperature indicated by the reference thermometer. Pressing the MEAS switch increases the displayed temperature. After the displayed temperature reaches 40°C, it returns to 5°C.
5. Press the CAL switch again to apply the displayed value to the adjustment. The adjustment starts. The adjusted value blinks with [CAL] and [°C] displayed. After the adjustment is complete, the adjusted value stops blinking with [MEAS] and [°C] displayed. If Er4 (error display) appears, the adjustment has failed. Retry the above steps increasing the time spent on the step 1. If the adjustment repeatedly fails, the sensor may have deteriorated. Replace the sensor with new one.

Initializing calibration data Initialize calibration in the following cases.

• To delete the calibration data
• If the number of points for the last calibration is uncertain.
• After the sensor is replaced.

1. Press and hold the CAL and ON/OFF switches for over 3 seconds when the meter is switched OFF to Initialize calibration. After a moment of all segment indication, the software version is displayed. And then, the display changes as shown right.
2. Press the CAL switch. All calibration data is reset. When the initialization of calibration data is complete, End appears. The meter automatically switches OFF.

Initializing the settings All setup choices are erased. The meter is reset to the factory default values.

1. Press and hold the MEAS, CAL and ON/OFF switches for over 3 seconds when the meter is switched OFF to enter the initialization. After a moment of all segment indication, the software version is displayed. And then, the display changes as shown right.
2. Press the CAL switch. All calibration data is reset. When the initialization of settings is complete, End appears. The meter automatically switches OFF.

Appendix

Frequently asked questions

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Setup Mode

The setup mode allows the user to customize the meter to his specific needs. To enter the setup mode, press and hold the MEAS and ON/OFF switches for over 3 seconds when the meter is switched OFF. All the LCD segments appear and then the meter enters the setup mode.

Tip

• To have the changes apply, you need to go through the entire steps from “Setup mode entry” to “Setup completion” shown below. To leave a setting as it is, just press CAL switch in the setting.
• To exit the setup mode with no change of settings, press the ON/OFF switch earlier than pressing CAL switch in the last step but one, or the “Backlight setting” step.

Setup mode entry [Diagram showing button sequence: All segment indication (2 s) -> Software ver. indication (1 s)]

Unit setting The display units can be changed. [Diagram showing S/cm (default) <-> S/m]

TDS method setting (Only LAQUAtwin-EC-33) The TDS method can be selected from the following options only on LAQUAtwin-EC-33.

• FACt: KCl with factor adjustable from 0.4 to 1.0 (default 0.5)
• 442: Myron L 442 non-linear standard curve
• En: European environmental standard non-linear curve
• NACL: Non linear salinity curve This step is bypassed on LAQUAtwin-EC-11 and LAQUAtwin-EC-22. [Diagram showing options: Custom factor (default), 442 standard, EN 27888, TDS (NaCl)]

Factor setting (Only LAQUAtwin-EC-33 with the TDS method set to FACt) This step is bypassed on LAQUAtwin-EC-11 and LAQUAtwin-EC-22, and when the TDS method is set to 442, En, or NACL on LAQUAtwin-EC-33.

• The setting range is from F0.4 to F1.0. In this setting, pressing the MEAS switch increases the displayed value. After the displayed value reaches F1.0, it returns to F0.4.

Measurement mode change The measurement mode can be switched. [Diagram showing AS mode* (default) <-> AH mode] Note The AH (auto hold) mode is applied only to conductivity measurement.

• Measurement display change is available in the AS mode. Refer to "Measurement display change" (page 2).

Backlight setting The backlight can be switched to ON or OFF. [Diagram showing Backlight ON (default) <-> Backlight OFF]

Setup completion [Diagram showing END indication (1 s) -> Powered OFF]

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