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- Page 1 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Instruction Manual BANTE INSTRUMENTS LIMITED...
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Page 2: Unpacking The Meter
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Introduction Thank you for selecting the Bante530 portable conductivity/TDS meter. This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the meter, please carefully read the following instructions before use. UNPACKING THE METER: Before unpacking, ensure that the current work environment meet following conditions. ●... - Page 3 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Display Bante530 portable conductivity/TDS meter is equipped with a clear and bright LCD display that used to show measured values, mode indicators and help message. The following table describes the meaning of each indicator. INDEX: Measurement mode indicator: Low Battery Alarm: Indicates meter is in the measurement mode When battery is depleted, the indicator will disappear...
- Page 4 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Keypad The meter has a succinct membrane keypad, names and symbols describe the each function key controls. INDEX: DESCRIPTION ● Power the meter ON/OFF. ● Freezes the measured value on the display, press the key again to resume measuring. MEAS| ●...
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Page 5: Inserting The Batteries
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Connectors Bante530 portable meter provides 2 connectors for connecting the various types of sensors. Listed in the below table are the details of these connectors. INDEX: CONNECTOR FUNCTION 6-pin Connector For connecting the conductivity electrode Phone Jack For connecting the temperature probe Inserting the Batteries Before using the meter, insert three 1.5V “AA”... -
Page 6: Connecting The Conductivity Electrode
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Connecting the Conductivity Electrode Take out the conductivity electrode from the carrying case. Insert the 6-pin connector into corresponding connector socket. Ensure the connector is fully seated. After connection is completed, DO NOT pull on the sensor cord. Always make sure that the connector is clean and dry. Prior to Use Soak the conductivity electrode for a few minutes in tap water to remove dirt and oil stains on the electrode. -
Page 7: Setup Menu
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Setup Menu Bante530 portable conductivity/TDS meter contains an integrated setup menu that allows you to customize each displayed option to meet measurement requirements. PARAMETER DESCRIPTION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION DEFAULT K=0.1 ● Cell Constant: Select the cell constant of conductivity electrode. K=10 User-Defined Temperature Coefficient:... -
Page 8: Setting The Default Parameters
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 10 minutes Auto-Power Off: 20 minutes When the auto-off power is enabled, if you do not press any key within a specified time period, the 30 minutes meter will automatically turn off. ● Disable Calibration Due: 1 to 31 days …... -
Page 9: Exit The Setup Menu
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Press ENTER key to confirm, the display shows an option in the submenu. …………Option Enter …………Parameter Press or key to select the desired option. Press ENTER key to confirm, the meter returns to measurement mode. Setting is completed. EXIT THE SETUP MENU: During the setup mode, press MEAS key, the meter will return to measurement mode immediately. -
Page 10: Setting The Date And Time
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Setting the Date and Time Bante530 portable meter has a real time clock that is used to time-stamp stored measured value and calibration data. Follow the steps below to set the date and time during the first use. Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to enter the setup menu. -
Page 11: Automatic Temperature Compensation
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Press or key to set the date and time. Press ENTER key to confirm, the meter returns to measurement mode. Setting is completed. Temperature Compensation In order to get accurate measuring results, you need to enable the manual or automatic temperature compensation before measurement or calibration. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION: ●... -
Page 12: Conductivity Calibration
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Conductivity Calibration Bante530 portable conductivity/TDS meter is capable of using the three types of conductivity electrodes. Before calibration or measurement, you need to select the different sensors as per your sample concentration. The table below shows available sensors and its effective measuring ranges. CONDUCTIVITY ELECTRODE MEASURING RANGES CELL CONSTANT... - Page 13 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Dip the conductivity electrode into the calibration solution, the meter automatically shows current calibration standard (e.g., 1413µS/cm). Press ENTER key to confirm, “Calibration” indicator begins flashing. Enter Wait for the measured value to stabilize, the display shows “END”. The meter returns to measurement mode automatically. Calibration is completed.
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Page 14: Multi-Point Calibration
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION: Make sure that you have selected 2 to 5 points calibration in setup menu. Repeat steps 1.2 to 1.5 above, when the first calibration point is completed, the display will show “CAL2”. The meter prompts you to continue with second point calibration. - Page 15 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to enter setup menu, the display shows “CELL” option. Press ENTER key to confirm, the meter enters the cell constant setting mode. Enter Press or key to select “USER” option. ...
- Page 16 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Press ENTER key to confirm, the meter enters User-Defined mode. Enter Press or key to set each digit according to previous record. Press ENTER key to confirm until the setting values stop flashing. The meter returns to measurement mode automatically. Setting is completed. ...
- Page 17 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Conductivity Calibration Report This program lets you check the calibration factor of the conductivity electrode. Press MR key in the conductivity measurement mode, the display shows “LOC/P-01”. Press or key until the meter shows “ELE/P-02” (Electrode Diagnosis). Press ENTER key to confirm, the meter shows the last calibration date (Format: mm-dd).
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Page 18: Temperature Calibration
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Temperature Calibration During the measurement, when automatic temperature compensation is enabled, if the temperature reading displayed differs from that of an accurate thermometer, you need to calibrate the meter. Press and hold the C key for 3 seconds to enter temperature calibration mode, the display shows current temperature reading. Press ... -
Page 19: Switching The Measurement Mode
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Switching the Measurement Mode In the conductivity mode, press MODE key until the display shows indicator. The meter is now enters to TDS measurement mode. Press MODE key again, the meter returns to conductivity mode. Measurement Rinse the conductivity electrode thoroughly with distilled water. -
Page 20: Storing And Recalling Data From Memory
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Storing and Recalling Data from Memory Bante530 portable conductivity/TDS meter allows up to 500 data sets to be stored and recalled. MEMORY INPUT: During the measurement process, press MI key to input measured value into the memory, “Memory” indicator appears on the display. ... - Page 21 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Press key, the meter shows date and time of the stored data (Format: mm-dd, hh-mm). Press key again, the display shows the stored data. After the browsing, press MEAS key to exit the current mode.
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Page 22: Receiving Data
Communication Bante Instruments provides a free Data Acquisition System that can be used to transfer data, receive the measuring values or import the data to Excel. Before using, ensure that Windows 7/8/10 operating system has been installed on your computer. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Conductivity Electrode Care and Maintenance ● Ensure that the conductivity electrode is thoroughly washed with distilled water after each use. ● If there is a build-up of solids inside the measurement area of the cell, these should be removed very carefully with a cotton bud soaked in solvent, taking care not to touch the metal parts of the inner cell. -
Page 24: Specifications
Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Specifications Model Bante530 Range 0~20.00, 200.0, 2000µS/cm, 20.00, 200.0mS/cm Accuracy ± 0.5% F.S Resolution 0.01, 0.1, 1 Calibration Points 1 to 5 points Conductivity Calibration Solutions 10µS/cm, 84µS/cm,1413µS/cm,12.88mS/cm,111.8mS/cm Temperature Compensation 0~100° C, 32~212° F, Manual or Automatic Temperature Coefficient 0.0~10.0%/°... - Page 25 Bante530 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter Addendum 1: How to prepare the conductivity standard solutions Place AR potassium chloride reagent in a 50mL beaker and dry in an oven for 3 to 5 hours at 105° C, then cool to room temperature in desiccator. CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS REAGENT 84µS/cm...
- Page 26 Hazardous Substance Statement Bante Instruments Limited is committed to the reduction and eventual elimination of all hazardous substances in both the manufacturing process and finished products we supply. We have an active manufacturing and procurement program to minimize and eliminate the use of harmful heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury and the like.