INTRODUCTION The Sper Scientific PH SD Card Datalogger (Model 850060) is an intelligent meter that reads pH and mV. This meter has a wide variety of applications in industries such as water conditioning, aquariums, fish hatcheries, food processing, photography, laboratory, paper, plating, quality control, and science education.
FEATURES • Reads pH and mV • Automatic or manual temperature compensation for pH measurement • SD memory card datalogger • Manual datalogger option • Highly accurate microcomputer circuit • RS232 or USB PC connection • Direct upload of data to Excel •...
Tempera- POWER SUPPLY ture Socket (pH ATC) This meter can be powered by six AA (1.5 V, UM3) batteries or an optional 9 Volt DC adapter. See page 23 for battery of Meter replacement instructions. Plug the adaptor into the power port labeled “DC 9V,” located METER COMPONENT on the side of the meter (under the protective black cover).
Back of Meter Back of Meter Battery Battery Cover Tripod Tripod Cover Screws Mounting Mounting Screws Screw Screw Battery Battery Stand Stand Compartment/ Compartment Cover Cover KEYPAD KEYPAD Display Display HOLD/ POWER HOLD/ESC (backlight) POWER REC/ENTER REC/ (Backlight) ENTER ▲ ▲...
SETUP MODE The advanced Setup Mode allows you to customize the following meter preferences and defaults: • SD Memory Card Format • Real Time Clock • Sampling Time • Auto Power Off • Touch-Tone • Decimal Type • Temperature Units •...
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SD Memory Card Format Enabling this function will format the SD memory card to work specifically with your meter. Formatting the SD card will erase any previous memory on the card. New SD cards should be formatted to work with your meter. 1.
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Sampling Time The sampling time (hour/minute/second) is the time allotted between successive measurements. To adjust the sampling time: 1. Enter the sampling time function from Setup Mode (see page 8). “SP-t” appears on the LCD. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the value (starting with the hour value).
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Decimal Type Although the decimal is commonly expressed as the “.” symbol (i.e., 20.6 or 1000.53), some (European) countries use a “,” symbol to represent the decimal (i.e., 20,6 or 1000,53). The meter defaults to the period symbol. To adjust: 1.
CALIBRATION This meter has been calibrated using a pH probe with an ideal reading: generates 0 mV at pH 7.00 (177.4 mV at pH 4) in an ambient temperature of 25°C. Because your probe may not be ideal, calibration is necessary before first time use. For best results, calibrate your meter weekly.
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simultaneously until “PH” appears on the display. CALIBRATION 8. Press REC and HOLD simultaneously until “PH” appears on the display. 9. Press ▲ or ▼ in sequence to select the following sceens: 9. Press ▲ or ▼ in sequence to select the following screens: pH 4.00 pH 4.0 calibration...
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10. When the desired screen is reached (pH 7 for the first calibration point), press ENTER to save the calibration data and complete the procedure. Note… To clear the existing calibration data, press ENTER when the “CLr” screen appears on the LCD. 11.
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES Turning the Unit On/Off 1. Press POWER to turn the meter on. 2. Press and hold POWER for 2 seconds to turn the meter off. Selecting the Function Press and hold FUNC to cycle through the options listed below.
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Probe Plug Probe Plug Probe Probe Handle Handle Probe Probe Head Head Soaker Soaker Bottle Bottle Preparing the pH/ORP Probe 1. Remove the pH or ORP probe soaker bottle by rotating the bottle and cap and slide the bottle and cap off the probe. 2.
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pH Measurement with Manual Temperature Compensation 1. Press POWER to turn the meter on. 2. Using a pH probe, plug the probe plug into the pH probe socket. 3. Adjust the manual temperature compensation value to the same value as the solution temperature. (See page 11). 4.
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5. Dip both probes into the container, immersing the probe tips. Gently shake the probes. 6. The pH value appears on the upper display of the LCD. The solution’s temperature value (measured by the ATC probe) appears on the lower display. mV Measurement This meter has a built-in mV (millivolt) measurement function, which allows for ion-selective, ORP (oxidation-reduction...
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2. Press REC. The maximum value and “REC MAX” will appear on the LCD. 3. Press REC. The minimum value and “REC MIN” will appear on the LCD. 4. To delete the maximum or minimum value, press HOLD. “REC” appears on the LCD and the meter will begin recording the maximum and minimum values again.
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DATALOGGING Preparing the Datalogger 1. Insert the SD card into the SD card socket on the bottom of the meter, ensuring that the front of the SD card faces the back of the meter. 2. Format the SD card as needed (see page 21). 3.
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Manual Datalogging 1. Set the sampling time to 0 seconds. Refer to page 15. 2. Press REC. “REC” will appear on the LCD. 3. Press LOGGER. “DATALOGGER” will flash on the LCD and the alarm will sound while the measurement data and time information are saved to memory.
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3. The folder PHA01\ will hold 99 files. A new route (i.e., PHA02\) will be generated when exceeding 99 files. 4. The file’s route structure: PHA01\ PHA01001.XLS PHA01002.XLS ………………… PHA01099.XLS PHA02\ PHA02001.XLS PHA02002.XLS ………………… PHA02099.XLS PHAXX\ ………………… ………………… Note… XX: Maximum value is 10.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT This meter uses six AA (1.5 V, UM3) batteries. When the low battery indicator icon appears on the LCD, battery replacement is needed. After the icon appears on the LCD, in-spec measurement can still be made for several hours before becoming inaccurate.
pH Probe It is important to keep the pH probe MAINTENANCE wet when not in use. The probe is protected by a plastic bottle pH Probe containing solution. To use or store It is important to keep the pH probe wet when not in use. The the probe: probe is protected by a plastic bottle containing solution.
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ORP Probe Cleaning A contaminated sensing element can result in a slow response and/or inaccurate reading. • If the contamination is mineral matter, put the sensing element in a 0.1 N HCl solution for 10 minutes. Rinse in distilled water. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING System Reset If the meter is not functioning properly (i.e., the system is frozen and the keypad is non-operational), reset the meter: 1. Press POWER to turn the meter on. 2. Use a small tool (such as a disassembled paperclip or a pin) to press the RESET button (located on the right side of the meter under the protective black cover).
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Excel Graphic Screen Excel Graphic Screen RS232 PC Serial Interface RS232 PC Serial Interface This meter has a RS232 PC serial interface via a 3.5 mm terminal. This meter has a RS232 PC serial The data output is a 16 digit stream that can be utilized for the user’s specific application.
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The 16 digit data stream will display in the following format: D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 The 16 digit data stream will display in the following format: The 16 digit data stream will display D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Each digit indicates the following sta- in the following format:...
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PC CONNECTION D12 & Annunciator for Display pH = mV = Polarity, 0 = Positive, 1 = Negative Decimal point (DP) position from right to left 0 = No DP, 1 = 1 DP, 2 = 2 DP, 3 = 3DP D8 to D1 Display reading, D1 = LSD, D8 = MSD...
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS General Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI circuit Display LCD size: 52 mm x 38 mm Backlight f unction Measurement Unit ORP (mV ) Sampling Time Approximately 1 second of Display Data Output RS232/USB PC computer interf ace Memory Card SD card 1 GB to 16 GB Operating...
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SPECIFICATIONS Power Current Normal Operation (without Power Current Normal Operation Power Current Normal Operation (without use of the datalogger or (without use of the use of the datalogger or backlight): datalogger or backlight): backlight): Approximately DC 14 mA Approximately DC 14 mA Approximately DC 14 mA Datalogger Operation Datalogger Operation...
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SPECIFICATIONS Temperature 0 to 100°C Manual 0 ~ 100°C, Compensation adjustable in for pH Setup Mode Measurement 0 to 65°C Automatic 0 ~ 65°C (ATC) (with included ATC Probe - Model pH 7, pH 4, and pH 10, Calibration 3 point calibration ensures the best linearity and accuracy Unit...
If your model has since been discontinued, an equivalent Sper Scientific product will be substituted if available. This warranty does not cover probes, batteries, battery leakage, or damage resulting from accident, tampering, misuse, or abuse of the product.
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