Contents Contents Introduction Safety measures Installation Installing the batteries Fitting the wrist strap Operating the F470 pH meter The display Key controls Operation with softkeys Calibration 4.4.1 pH settings 4.4.2 Setting a customized buffer group 4.4.3 Setting ion concentration standards 4.4.4 Performing a calibration Sample measurement...
Introduction / Safety precautions Introduction Thank you for purchasing this high quality QiS portable meter. SenseLine Plus is much more than just a series of portable meters with an excellent price/performance ratio. It is an ingenious concept that includes many exciting new features: - IP67 rating: this applies to the instrument itself as well as to the sensors and the connections;...
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Installation a BNC socket for mV/pH signal input b Cinch socket for temperature signal input c Slots for attaching the wrist strap d Fixing points e Infrared (IrDA) window Display g Battery cover h Rubber key pad Bottom cap k Rubber feet fixing points SenseLine Plus pH...
Installation Installation Carefully unpack the meter. Keep the calibration certificate in a safe place. Installing the batteries 1. Push the button on the Battery cover in the direction of the arrow, hold the lid with two fingers and remove it; 2.
Operation Operating the F470 pH meter The display 1 Battery status shows the condition of the batteries – fully charged, half-charged or fully discharged. (To replace batteries see Section 3.1) 2 Auto-off override, in default operation, the meter switches itself off after 15 minutes to prolong battery life.
Operation Key controls Softkeys Press and release Press and hold for 2 seconds - Meter on/off - Switch on/off auto-off override (switch- es off the meter after 15 minutes) - Start or endpoint measurement Measure - Back to measurement mode (ignore the input) - Start calibration - Switch between pH, mV, rel.
Operation / Calibration Operation with softkeys The SenseLine Plus F470 pH meter has three softkeys. The functions assigned to them change during opera- tion depending on the application. The assignment is shown on the bottom line of the screen. Example: In the a measurement screen, the three softkeys are assigned as follows:...
- After you have made the settings, the temperature and buffers entered are shown on the display. Quit the menu and start the calibration. 4.4.3 Setting ion concentration standards SenseLine Plus F470 pH/ORP/ION Meter allows you to calibrate using one of the following concentration units: 1. mmol/L 2.
Calibration / Sample measurement Note - To ensure accurate pH or ion concentration readings, you should perform a calibration regularly. - We recommend the use of a temperature sensor or an electrode with a built-in temperature probe. - For ion measurements, or some cases in pH measurements, you can use the MTC mode. You should then keep all buffers or standard solutions and sample solutions at the same set temperature.
Menus Menus for pH/mV/Rel. mV/Ion measurement The SenseLine Plus F470 pH meter allows you to perform four different types of measurement: pH, mV, Rel. mV and Ion. To switch to the measurement mode required, press Mode. Menu structure Rel. mV 1.
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Menus 6. Data output 5. Data output 5. Data output 6. Data output 1. To printer 1. To printer 1. To printer 1. To printer 2. To PC 2. To PC 2. To PC 2. To PC 7. GLP 6. GLP 6.
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Menus Note Every measurement can be endpointed manually by pressing Measure. The meter then displays The table below shows how the endpoint format is displayed in the course of the measurement. Preselected format Start of measurement Signal stability Endpointed measure- ment Auto endpoint Measure...
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Data output Data stored in the instrument’s memory can be transferred to the QiS printer or PC via the infrared inter- face. You can choose between two different data formats when outputting the data from memory: GLP ON or...
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When self-diagnosis has been successfully completed, the meter returns to the system menu. If error mes- sages appear, contact QiS Service. Note You have to finish pressing all the seven keys within two minutes, otherwise “Self test failed!” appears, and you will have to repeat the procedure.
With SenseLine Plus it is possible to transfer either all data or a user defined set of data from the memory to a QiS printer or to a PC. The data is transferred via the IR interface on the left side of the meter.
Repeat the self-diagnosis procedure and make sure that you finish pressing all seven keys within two minutes. If “Self test failed!” still appears, call QiS Service. Meas. out of range! Measured value out of Make sure the electrode wetting cap has been...
Error messages / Maintenace Slope out of range! Make sure you have the correct buffer and that it is fresh. Clean or replace the electrode. Wrong buffer! Meter cannot recognize the Make sure you have the correct buffer and that it buffer or standard is fresh.
Maintenace Disposal In conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/ EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU, per their specific requirements. Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.
Appendix Appendix Buffer tables SenseLine Plus pH Meters automatically correct for the temperature dependence of the buffer pH using the values given in the tables: Buffer Set 1 (ref. 25 °C) 7.09 4.00 10.25 1.67 7.06 4.00 10.18 1.67 7.04 4.00 10.12 1.67...
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Quality certificate. Development, production and testing according to ISO9001. Environmental management system according to ISO14001. Worldwide service. Our extensive service network is among the best in the world and ensures maximum availability and service life of your product. European conformity. The CE conformity mark provides you with the assurance that our products comply with the most recent EU directives.
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