3310 Overview Overview The compact pH 3310 precision pH meter enables you to perform pH measurements rapidly and reliably. The pH 3310 provides the maxi- mum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications. The proven calibration procedures and automatic stability control func- tion (AR) support your work with the pH meter.
Overview pH 3310 Keypad In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <ENTER>) generally indicates a short keystroke (under 2 sec) in this operating manual. A long keystroke (approx. 2 sec) is indicated by the underscore behind the key symbol (e.g.
3310 Overview Display 6.093 25.0 °C HOLD AR 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 10:00 1 Status information 2 Measured value (with unit) 3 Measured parameter 4 Continuous measurement control (CMC function) 5 Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval) 6 Measured temperature (with unit)
Overview pH 3310 Connectors 1 pH electrode 2 Reference electrode / temperature sensor 3 Reference electrode / temperature sensor 4 USB B (device) interface 5 Service interface Caution Only connect sensors to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting).
3310 Safety Safety This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the meter. Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating man- ual before working with the meter. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter.
Safety pH 3310 Authorized use This meter is authorized exclusively for pH and ORP measurements in a laboratory or field environment. The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T must ECHNICAL DATA be observed. Only the operation and running of the meter according to the instructions given in this operating manual is authorized.
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Safety datasheets of the chemical manufacturers. Caution In addition to the safety instructions mentioned here, also follow the safety instructions of the sensors used. The operating manuals of the sensors are available on the sup- plied CD and on the Internet under www.WTW.com. ba75802d06 05/2017...
Commissioning pH 3310 Commissioning Scope of delivery pH meter pH 3310 4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA Short instructions CD-ROM with – USB drivers – detailed operating manual – Software MultiLab Importer Initial commissioning Perform the following activities: ...
3310 Commissioning Caution Make sure that the poles of the batteries are positioned correctly. ± The ± signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the battery compartment. Note Alternatively, you can also use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (type Mignon AA).
Operation pH 3310 Operation Switching on the meter Switching on Press the <On/Off> key. The meter performs a self-test. The display shows the manufacturer's logo while the self-test is being performed. The measured value display appears. 6.949 25.0 °C 15.03.2014...
An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in sec- display tion 1.1 and section 1.2. Operating modes, An overview of the operating modes and navigation of the pH 3310 is navigation given in section 4.2.1 and section 4.2.2. 4.2.1 Operating modes The instrument has the following operating modes: ...
Operation pH 3310 4.2.2 Navigation Measured value display In the measured value display, you can open the menu for calibration and measurement settings with <F1> (short keystroke) open the system menu with the sensor-independent settings by pressing <F1>Storage & config for a <F1 >long keystroke,...
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3310 Operation Functions Functions are designated by the name of the function. They are immediately carried out by confirming with <ENTER>. Example: Display the Calibration record function. Calibration record Calibration data storage Buffer One point calibration Calibration interval...
Operation pH 3310 4.2.3 Navigation example 1:Setting the language Press the <On/Off> key. The measured value display appears. The instrument is in the measuring mode. 6.949 25.0 °C 15.03.2014 Menu USB output 08:00 Using <F1 >/[Menu], open the Storage & config menu.
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3310 Operation System General Interface Clock Service information Reset 15.03.2014 Back 08:00 Select the General submenu with <><>. The current selection is displayed with a frame. Open the General submenu with <ENTER>. General Language: Deutsch Beep Illumination Contrast 50 % Switchoff time 15.03.2014...
Operation pH 3310 Confirm the setting with <ENTER>. The meter switches to the measuring mode. The selected language is active. 4.2.4 Example 2 on navigation: Setting the date and time The meter has a clock with a date function. The date and time are indi- cated in the status line of the measured value display.
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3310 Operation Clock Date format dd.mm.yyyy Date 15.03.2014 Time 14:53:40 15.03.2014 Back 08:00 Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <ENTER>. The minutes are highlighted. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <ENTER>. The seconds are highlighted.
Operation pH 3310 Sensor-independent settings The Storage & config menu comprises the following settings: System (see section 4.3.1). Data storage (see section 4.3.2) 4.3.1 System Overview The following sensor-independent meter characteristics can be adjusted in the Storage & config/System menu: ...
This menu contains all functions to display, edit and erase stored mea- sured values and calibration records. Note Detailed information on the memory functions of the pH 3310 is given in section 4.5. 4.3.3 Automatic Stability control The automatic Stability control (AutoRead) function continuously checks the stability of the measurement signal.
Operation pH 3310 pH value / ORP voltage 4.4.1 General information You can measure the following parameters: pH value [ ] ORP [mV] Attention When a grounded PC is connected, measurements cannot be per- formed in grounded media as incorrect values would result.
3310 Operation Calibrate or check the meter with the electrode. 4.4.2 Measuring the pH value Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.4.1. Immerse the pH electrode in the test sample. 6.949 25.0 °C 15.03.2014 Menu USB output 08:00 Select the pH or mV display with <M>.
Operation pH 3310 Note You can prematurely terminate the Stability control function manually with <ENTER> at any time. If the Stability control function is prema- turely terminated, the current measurement data are output to the interface without the AutoRead info.
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3310 Operation 157.0 24.8 °C 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 08:00 Select the mV display with <M>. Stability control The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability (AutoRead ) of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values.
Operation pH 3310 Using <ENTER>, start a further measurement with stability control. Release the frozen measured value again with <AR> or <M>. The [AR] status display disappears. The display switches back to the previous indication. Criteria for a stable The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are measured value stable within the monitored time interval.
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3310 Operation measured value display with <M>. Menu item Possible Explanation setting Calibration / Calibra- Displays the calibration tion record record of the last calibra- tion. Calibration / Buffer Buffer sets to be used for NIST/DIN pH calibration. ConCal More buffers and details, see section 4.4.5.
Operation pH 3310 Menu item Possible Explanation setting Stability control On / Off Switches on or off the automatic stability control during measurement (see section 4.3.3) Reset Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.8.1). 4.4.5 pH calibration Why calibrate? pH electrodes age.
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Operation pH 3310 Buffer set * pH values Metrohm * 3.996 25 °C 7.003 8.999 Beckman * 4.005 25 °C 7.005 10.013 Hamilton Duracal * 4.005 25 °C 7.002 10.013 Precisa * 3.996 25 °C 7.003 8.999 Reagecon TEC * 2.000...
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3310 Operation following values and calculates the calibration line as follows: Determined values Displayed calibration data Zero point = Asy 1-point Slope = Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) Zero point = Asy 2-point Slp.
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Operation pH 3310 Sample record 30.03.2014 15:55 pH 3310 Ser. no. 08502113 CALIBRATION pH AutoCal TEC Buffer 1 4.01 Buffer 2 7.00 Buffer 3 10.01 Voltage 1 184.0 mV Voltage 2 3.0 mV Voltage 3 -177.0 mV Temperatur 1 24.0 øC Temperatur 2 24.0 øC...
3310 Operation Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to calibrate: Connect the pH electrode to the meter. The pH measuring window is displayed. Keep the buffer solutions ready. Adjust the temperature of the buffer solutions, or measure the current temperature, if you measure without a temperature sensor.
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Operation pH 3310 is automatically finished with the measurement of buffer solution 1 and the calibration record is displayed. In the measured value display, select the measured parameter pH or mV with <M>. Start the calibration with <CAL>. The calibration display for the first buffer appears (voltage dis- play).
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3310 Operation If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a single-point calibration with <M>. The calibration record is displayed. Note For single-point calibration, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the zero point of the electrode.
Operation pH 3310 When measuring without temperature sensor: Measure the temperature of the buffer manually and enter it with <><>. Start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parame- ter flashes.
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3310 Operation In the measured value display, select the measured parameter pH or mV with <M>. Start the calibration with <CAL>. The calibration display appears. Buffer 24.8 °C ConCal 15.03.2014 08:00 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water. Immerse the electrode in buffer solution 1.
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Operation pH 3310 Buffer 7.000 24.8 °C ConCal 15.03.2014 08:00 Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with <><>. Accept the calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage dis- play).
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3310 Operation Buffer 4.035 24.8 °C ConCal 15.03.2014 08:00 Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with <><>. Accept the calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage dis- play).
Operation pH 3310 Buffer 9.958 24.8 °C ConCal 15.03.2014 08:00 Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with <><>. Accept the calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage dis- play).
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3310 Operation Menu item Setting/ Explanation function Calibration / Displays the calibration record. Calibration data stor- age / Display Further options: Scroll through the calibration records with <><>. Output the displayed calibra- Data storage / tion record to the interface Calibration data stor- with <F2>/[USB output].
Operation pH 3310 4.4.10 Continuous measurement control (CMC function) The Continuous Measurement Control (CMC function) facilitates to evaluate the current measured value instantly and definitely. After each successful calibration the scale of the pH measuring range is displayed in the measured value display. Here you can very clearly see whether or not the current measured value is in the calibrated part of the measuring range.
Otherwise, the AR display is missing. Calibration evaluation: +++, ++, +, -, or no evaluation Storage locations The pH 3310 meter has two measurement data memories. The mea- sured values recorded either manually or automatic are stored sepa- rately in individual measurement data memories.
Operation pH 3310 Manual data storage 4 From 500 15.03.2014 11:24:16 pH 7.000 24.8 °C AR +++ ID number: Continue 15.03.2014 Back 08:00 If necessary, change and confirm the ID number (1 ... 10000) with <><> and <ENTER>. The dataset is stored. The meter switches to the measured value display.
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3310 Operation mits the current dataset to the interface at the same time. Configuring the Press the <STO > key. automatic storage The menu for automatic data storage appears. function Automatic data storage Adjusted entire storage ID number duration...
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Operation pH 3310 Starting the automatic To start the automatic storage function, select Continue with <><> storage function and confirm with <ENTER>. The meter switches to the measured value display. Remaining storage duration 6.949 25.0 °C 0d03h00min Graphical display of the storage duration 15.03.2014...
3310 Operation Warning Stop automatic storage? 15.03.2014 Back 08:00 Using <><>, select Yes and confirm with <ENTER>. The meter switches to the measured value display. The automatic data storage function is terminated. 4.5.3 Editing the measurement data memory The contents of the manual or automatic measurement data memory can be shown on the display.
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Operation pH 3310 Settings Menu item Setting/ Explanation function Data storage / Displays all measurement Manual data storage / datasets page by page. Display Further options: Scroll through the datas- ets with <><>. Output the displayed data- set to the interface with <F2>/[USB output].
3310 Operation Example 30.03.2014 09:56:20 pH 3310 Ser. no. 08502113 ID number 2 6.012 24.8 °C, AR, +++ ________________________________________ 30.03.2014 10:56:20 pH 3310 Ser. no. 08502113 ID number 2 6.012 24.8 °C, AR, +++ ________________________________________ Quitting the display To quit the display of stored measurement datasets, you have the fol- lowing options: ...
Operation pH 3310 Transmitting data (USB interface) 4.6.1 Options for data transmission Via the USB interface you can transmit data to a PC. The following table shows which data are transmitted to the interface in which way: Data Control Operation / description ...
3310 Operation 4.6.2 Connecting a PC Connect the pH 3310 to the PC via the USB interface. Attention The USB interface is not galvanically isolated. When a grounded PC is connected, measurements cannot be per- formed in grounded media as incorrect values would result.
Operation pH 3310 Reset You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other. 4.8.1 Resetting the measurement settings Note The calibration data are reset to the default settings together with the measuring parameters. Recalibrate after performing a reset.
3310 Operation 4.8.2 Resetting the system settings The following system settings can be reset to the default status: Setting Default settings Language English Beep Baud rate 4800 Baud Output format ASCII Contrast 50 % Illumination Auto Switchoff time The system settings are reset in the menu, Storage & config / System / Reset.
Maintenance, cleaning, disposal pH 3310 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. Note See the relevant operating manuals of the electrodes for instructions on maintenance. 5.1.1 Replacing the batteries Unscrew the screws (1) on the underside of the meter.
3310 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Place four batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery compart- ment. Close the battery compartment. Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required.
What to do if... pH 3310 What to do if... Error message Cause Remedy OFL, UFL pH electrode: – Measured value outside the – Use suitable electrode measuring range – Air bubble in front of the junc- – Remove air bubble tion –...
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3310 What to do if... No stable measured Cause Remedy value pH electrode: – Junction contaminated – Clean the junction – Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane Test sample: – pH value not stable – Measure with air excluded if necessary –...
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What to do if... pH 3310 Obviously incorrect Cause Remedy measured values pH electrode: – pH electrode unsuitable – Use suitable electrode – Temperature difference – Adjust temperature of buf- between buffer and test sam- fer or sample solutions ple too great –...
3310 Technical data Technical data General data Dimensions ca. 180 x 80 x 55 mm Weight Approx. 0.4 kg Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates CE, cETLus Ambient Storage - 25 °C ... + 65 °C...
3310 Lists Lists This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids. Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. How- ever, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not described here.
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Lists pH 3310 The ORP is caused by oxidizing or reducing substances dissolved in water if these substances become effective on an electrode surface (e.g. a gold or platinum surface). pH value The pH value is a measure of the acidic or basic effect of an aqueous solution.
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3310 Lists Index Authorized use ..... . 10 Keys ....... 6 Automatic switch-off function .
a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on the PC the driver for the USB interface (on the enclosed CD-ROM) the USB cable (included in the scope of delivery of the pH 3310). Program installation Install the downloaded firmware update on a PC.
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