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Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter
513-160
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter
513-160
ELE International
Chartmoor Road,
Chartwell Business Park
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
England
phone: +44 (0) 1525 249200
fax: +44 (0) 1525 249249
email: ele@eleint.co.uk
http://www.ele.com
ELE International, a division of Hach
Lange Ltd.
In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter
specifications to equipment at any time ELE International 2017 ©
Distributor:
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ELE International
Soiltest Product Division
PO Box 389, Loveland,
CO 80539, USA
phone: +1 (800) 323 1242
fax: +1 (970) 663 9781
email: soiltest@eleusa.com
http://www.eleusa.com
9907X0094 Issue 2
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
ELE International, a division of Hach Lange Ltd. In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time ELE International 2017 © 9907X0094 Issue 2... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Contents Section Page Introduction Safety Measures 2.1 Definition of signal warnings and symbols 2.2 Product specific safety notes Design and Function 3.1 Overview 3.2 Sensor connections 3.3 Keypad 3.4 Display and icons 3.5 Set-up menu navigation 3.6 Measurement modes... - Page 3 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Using the memory 5.4.1 Storing a measurement result 5.4.2 Recalling from memory 5.4.3 Clearing the memory 5.5 Self-diagnosis Factory reset Probe Maintenance 7.1 Cleaning the housing Error messages Technical Data Appendix WEEE Directive 9907X0094 Issue 2...
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Page 5: Introduction
513-160 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this high quality field and laboratory meter. With the 513-160 conductivity/TDS meter, we wish to simplify your measuring process and your workflows. The 513-160 portable has an excellent price/performance ratio. The meter offers a number of user-friendly features, including: •... -
Page 6: Product Specific Safety Notes
Do not open the housing of the instrument; it does not contain any parts that can be maintained, repaired or replaced by the user. If you experience problems with your instrument, contact ELE International’s service department. Intended use This instrument is designed for a wide range of applications in various areas and is suitable for measuring conductivity. - Page 7 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Location The instrument may not be used in explosive environments. Use the instrument in a location which is suitable for the operation, protected from direct sunlight and corrosive gases. Avoid powerful vibrations, excessive temperature fluctuations and temperatures below 0°C and above 40°C.
- Page 8 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Safety notes WARNING Chemicals All relevant safety measures are to be observed when working with chemicals. a) Set up the instrument in a well-ventilated location. b) Any spills should be wiped off immediately. c) When using chemicals and solvents, comply with the instructions of the producer and the general lab safety rules.
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Page 9: Design And Function
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Design and Function 3.1 Overview Sensor connections Slot for wrist strap Display Table top stand Keypad Battery compartment Type label 9907X0094 Issue 2... -
Page 10: Sensor Connections
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 3.2 Sensor connections LTW socket for conductivity signal input 3.3 Keypad 9907X0094 Issue 2... - Page 11 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Naming Press & release Press & hold • On / Off / Exit Switch meter off Switch meter on • Back to measurement screen • Read / Turn auto Start or end point measurement Endpoint endpoint on or •...
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Page 12: Display And Icons
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 3.4 Display and icons When turning on the instrument, the startup screen appears for 3 seconds. The startup screen shows all icons which can appear on the display. In the following table you will find a short description about these icons. - Page 13 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Icon Description Cond / TDS Current measurement method Conductivity measurement value Endpoint format: Automatic Manual Calibration settings Memory information Currently used cell constant mS/cm / µS/cm / mg/L Currently used measurement unit Temperature information MTC / ATC...
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Page 14: Setup Menu Navigation
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 3.5 Setup menu navigation For general navigation in the setup menu read the following information: Press and hold Setup to enter the setup menu. Press Exit to exit the setup menu. • Use ˄ and ˅ to increase or decrease values. -
Page 15: Putting Into Operation
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Putting into Operation 4.1 Scope of delivery Instrument for conductivity measurement Battery LR03/AAA 1.5V 4 pcs. Electrode clip 1 pc. CD-ROM including operating instructions 9907X0094 Issue 2... -
Page 16: Installing The Batteries
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 4.2 Installing the batteries 4.3 Connecting sensor 9907X0094 Issue 2... -
Page 17: Installing Optional Equipment
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 4.4 Installing optional equipment 4.4.1 Electrode clip For safe placing of the electrode you can mount an electrode clip on the side of the instrument. The electrode clip is part of delivery. You can mount it on either side of the instrument according to your preference. -
Page 18: Wrist Strap
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 4.4.2 Wrist strap 9907X0094 Issue 2... -
Page 19: Switching The Instrument On And Off
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 4.5 Switching the instrument on and off 1) Press and release to switch on the instrument. All segmented digital numbers and icons are displayed for 3 seconds. After that the installed software version appears (e.g. 1.00) and the instrument is ready for use. -
Page 20: Operation Of The Instrument
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Operation of the Instrument 5.1 General settings 5.1.1 Endpoint formats The instrument offers two different endpoint formats, automatic and manual. To switch between the automatic and manual endpoint modes, press and hold Read. Automatic endpoint With the automatic endpoint, the measurement stops automatically as soon as the input signal is stable. -
Page 21: Calibration Standards
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 5.1.3 Calibration standards The calibration standard is selected in the setup menu. The following three standards are available: • 84 µS/cm • 1413 µS/cm • 12.88 mS/cm Tables for conductivity values at different temperatures are programmed in the meter for each standard, see Appendix. -
Page 22: Tds Factor
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Whereas • GT = conductivity measured at temperature T (mS/cm) • = conductivity (mS/cm) displayed by the instrument, calculated back to the reference temperature T • α = linear temperature correction coefficient (%/°C); α = 0: no temperature correction •... -
Page 23: Performing A Calibration
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 5.2 Performing a calibration To determine the cell constant of a conductivity sensor, perform a calibration as described below. A sensor is connected to the instrument. Place the sensor in a calibration standard and press Cal. -
Page 24: Performing A Tds Measurement
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 The decimal point blinks. The display shows the conductivity of the sample. If the automatic endpoint is chosen, and the signal has stabilized, the display freezes, appears and the decimal point stops blinking. -
Page 25: Clearing The Memory
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 5.4.3 Clearing the memory 1) Press and hold RCL to recall the stored values from memory. 2) Press RCL until ALL appears on the display. 3) Press Read to delete all measurement results. CLr starts blinking on the display. -
Page 26: Factory Reset
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 5.6 Factory reset Note Loss of data! With a factory reset all user-specific settings will be set to standard. Also all data memories will be deleted. The instrument is switched off. 1) Press and hold Read, Cal and Exit simultaneously for 2 seconds. - Page 27 513-160 Furthermore, the combined temperature sensor makes the probe automatic temperature compensating. Order No: 513-160/10 6.1 For optimum performance, use the following operating procedures:- 6.1.1 Remove all packaging material from the sensor before use. 6.1.2 To prevent carry-over from solution to solution, rinse the sensor with distilled water between measurements.
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Page 28: Maintenance
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Maintenance 7.1 Cleaning the housing Note Damage to the instrument! Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the instrument. Wipe off any spills immediately. The meter does not require any maintenance other than an occasional wipe with a damp cloth. -
Page 29: Technical Data
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Technical Data 8.1 General Power 4 x LR03/AAA 1.5 V Alkaline Batteries - or - requirements 4 x AAA 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable Battery life > 200 h Dimensions Height 188 mm Width 77 mm Depth... - Page 30 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 8.2 Measurement Parameters mS/cm, µS/cm, mg/L, °C (°F) Sensor inputs µS/cm, mg/L, °C (°F) LTW, 7-pin Conductivity Measuring range 0.00 µS/cm...200.0 mS/cm Resolution Automatic range Accuracy (sensor input) ± 0.5% Measuring range 0.0 mg/L...200.0 g/L Resolution...
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Page 31: Appendix
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Appendix International Standard (at ref. temp. 25°C) T [°C] 84 µS/cm 1413 µS/cm 12.88 mS/cm 53.02 8.22 60.34 1020 9.33 67.61 1147 10.48 75.80 1278 11.67 84.00 1413 12.88 92.19 1552 14.12 100.92 1667 15.39 Examples of temperature coefficients (α-value) Substance at 25°C... - Page 32 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Standard temp.: 15 °C temp.: 20 °C temp.: 30 °C temp.: 35 °C 84 µS/cm 1.95 1.95 1.95 2.01 1413 1.94 1.94 1.94 1.99 µS/cm 12.88 1.90 1.89 1.91 1.95 mS/cm Conductivity to TDS conversion factors...
- Page 33 Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter 513-160 DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) 9907X0094 Issue 2...
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