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ECN: 664-0038
4
Version:
Issued:
5, 9, 2012
ba75853e04
06/2012
D.O. meter
OX 4000 H

OPERATING MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    D.O. meter OX 4000 H OPERATING MANUAL ECN: 664-0038 Version: Issued: 5, 9, 2012 ba75853e04 06/2012...
  • Page 2 OX 4000 H VWR International bvba Researchpark Haasrode 2020 Geldenaaksebaan 464 B-3001 Leuven +32 16 385011 http://be.vwr.com Printed in Germany. ba75853e04 06/2012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OX 4000 H Contents Safety ........5 Authorized use .
  • Page 4 Contents OX 4000 H 5.6.2 Resetting the system settings ....39 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories ........41 Maintenance .
  • Page 5: Safety

    OX 4000 H 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 carefully before working with the meter. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter.
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    Safety OX 4000 H Function and The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be operational safety guaranteed if the generally applicable safety measures and the specific safety instructions in this operating manual are followed during opera- tion.
  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The OX 4000 H compact precision dissolved oxygen (D.O.) meter enables you to perform D.O. measurements quickly and reliably. The OX 4000 H provides the maximum degree of reliability, ease of use and measuring certainty for all applications. Keypad...
  • Page 8: Keypad

    Overview OX 4000 H Keypad In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <OK>) 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.
  • Page 9: Display

    OX 4000 H Overview Display % mg/l mbar Time Baud Day.Month ° ° Year Ident Auto Store LoBat Status information Measured value (with unit) Measured parameter Calibration evaluation Measured temperature (with unit) Function display LoBat With battery operation: batteries almost empty...
  • Page 10: Socket Field

    Overview OX 4000 H Socket field D.O. sensor USB-B interface (device) Service interface ba75853e04 06/2012...
  • Page 11: Technical Data

    OX 4000 H Technical data Technical data General data Dimensions Approx. 190 x 85 x 50 mm Weight Approx. 0,4 kg Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates Ambient Storage - 25 °C ... + 65 °C...
  • Page 12 Technical data OX 4000 H Guidelines EC guideline 89/336/EEC and norms used EN 61326 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 FCC Class A Meter safety EC guideline 73/23/EEC EN 61010-1 ANSI/UL 61010-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 IP protection class EN 60529 FCC Class A Equipment Statement...
  • Page 13: Measuring Ranges, Resolution, Accuracy

    OX 4000 H Technical data Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy Measuring ranges, Parameter Measuring range Resolution resolution D.O. concentration 0 ... 20.00 0.01 [mg/l] Saturation [%] 0 ... 200.0 T [°C] 0 ... 50.0 Accuracy (± 1 digit) Parameter Accuracy D.O. concentration ±...
  • Page 14 Technical data OX 4000 H ba75853e04 06/2012...
  • Page 15: Commissioning

    OX 4000 H Commissioning Commissioning Scope of delivery  Meter OX 4000 H  4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA  Short instructions  CD-ROM with detailed operating manual Initial commissioning Perform the following activities:  Insert the supplied batteries ...
  • Page 16: Switching On The Meter

    Commissioning OX 4000 H battery compartment. Note Alternatively, you can also use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (type Mignon AA). In order to charge the batteries, an external charging device is required. 4.2.2 Switching on the meter Press the <ON/OFF> key. A display test is briefly displayed.
  • Page 17: Operation

    OX 4000 H Operation Operation General operating principles This section contains basic information on the operation of the OX 4000 H. 5.1.1 Operating modes The meter has the following operating modes:  Measurement The display indicates the measurement data in the measured value display ...
  • Page 18: Measuring

    Operation OX 4000 H Measuring Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure: Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter. Calibrate or check the meter with the sensor. Select the measured parameter with <MODE>. Stability control...
  • Page 19: Hold Function

    OX 4000 H Operation 5.2.1 Hold function Freeze the current measured value with <HOLD> (Hold func- tion). An S is displayed in front of the current measured value as long as the Hold function is active. mg/l C ° Auto To terminate the Hold function: press the <MODE>...
  • Page 20: Measuring The D.o. Concentration

    Operation OX 4000 H Note The OX 4000 H D.O. meter automatically recognizes the type of con- nected D.O. sensor (OXY 11). Temperature sensor The D.O. sensor has an integrated temperature sensor that always measures the current temperature of the test sample.
  • Page 21 OX 4000 H Operation Switching on/off the Proceed as follows to switch on the salt content correction: salinity correction In the D.O. concentration mode, switch on the salinity correc- tion with <>. The SAL display indicator appears on the dis- play.
  • Page 22: Measuring The D.o. Saturation

    Operation OX 4000 H 5.2.4 Measuring the D.O. saturation You can measure the D. O. saturation as follows: Perform the preparatory activities according to section 5.2.2. Immerse the D. O. sensor in the test sample. Press the <MODE> repeatedly until the saturation in % appears on the display.
  • Page 23: Calibration

    OX 4000 H Operation 5.2.5 D.O. calibration Why calibrate? D.O. sensors age. This changes the slope of the D.O. sensor. Calibra- tion determines the current slope of the sensor and stores this value in the instrument.  After connecting another D.O. sensor When to calibrate? ...
  • Page 24: Displaying Calibration Records

    Operation OX 4000 H Calibration in Proceed as follows to calibrate the instrument: water vapor saturated air Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter. (air calibration vessel) Put the D.O. sensor into the air calibration vessel. Note The sponge in the air calibration vessel must be moist (not wet). Leave the sensor in the air calibration vessel for a time long enough to adjust.
  • Page 25: Entering The Salt Content (Salinity)

    OX 4000 H Operation 5.2.7 Entering the salt content (salinity) A salt content correction is required in the D.O. concentration measure- ment of test samples with a salt content of more than 1 g/l. To do this, you have to enter the salinity equivalent (the measured salinity) of the test sample (range 0.0 - 35.0) and to switch on the salinity correction.
  • Page 26: Storage In Memory

    Operation OX 4000 H Storage in memory The meter has an internal data memory. It can store up to 500 datasets. A complete dataset consists of:  Date/time  Memory location  ID number  Measured value  Temperature  Temperature measuring procedure (manual or automatic) 5.3.1 Storing measurement data...
  • Page 27 OX 4000 H Operation mg/l Ident Store Using <><>, enter the required ID number (1 ... 9999). Confirm with <OK>. The dataset is stored. The meter switches to the measuring mode. Message StoFull This message appears when all of the 500 memory locations are occu- pied.
  • Page 28: Downloading The Data Memory

    Operation OX 4000 H 5.3.2 Downloading the data memory You can download stored measurement datasets:  to the display  to the interface (see section 5.4.1) Download to the display Open the storage menu with <RCL>. If necessary, scroll with <RCL> until Sto disp (measurement datasets) is displayed.
  • Page 29: Erasing The Data Memory

    OX 4000 H Operation 5.3.3 Erasing the data memory You can erase all stored measurement datasets. Open the storage menu with <RCL>. If necessary, scroll with <RCL> until Sto disp or Sto prt is dis- played. Press <RCL > to display the Clr All function.
  • Page 30: Transmitting Data

    Operation OX 4000 H Transmitting data The meter has a USB-B interface (device). Via this interface you can transmit data to a PC and update the meter software. Note The interface cable has to be connected if you want to download data to the USB interface.
  • Page 31: Options For Data Transmission

    OX 4000 H Operation 5.4.1 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  With <OK>.
  • Page 32: Usb Interface (Device)

    Install the driver from the CD. Follow the Windows installation instructions as necessary. Connect the OX 4000 H to the PC via the USB interface. The meter is listed as a virtual COM interface among the con- nections in the Windows instrument manager.
  • Page 33: Settings

    OX 4000 H Operation Settings You can adapt the meter to your individual requirements. The settings are done in the following menus:  System settings (<OK >) – Display illumination (LEd) – Baud rate (Baud) – Switch-off interval (tOff) – Date (Day.Month) –...
  • Page 34 Operation OX 4000 H Set the display illumination with <><> . Confirm with <OK>. Baud, the setting of the baud rate is displayed. Baud rate (Baud) Baud Set the required baud rate with <><> . Confirm with <OK>. The display shows the current air pressure.
  • Page 35 OX 4000 H Operation Air pressure mbar Confirm with <OK>. .OFF, the setting of the switch-off interval is displayed. Switch-off interval (.Off) Time Set the switch-off interval with <><>. Confirm with <OK>. Day.Month, the setting of the date is displayed.
  • Page 36: Measurement Settings

    Operation OX 4000 H Date and time Day.Month Set the date of the current day with <><> . Confirm with <OK>. The month display flashes. Set the current month with <><> . Confirm with <OK>. Year, the setting of the year is displayed.
  • Page 37 OX 4000 H Operation Temperature unit (Uni) Open the menu for measurement settings with <MODE >. Uni, the setting of the unit of the temperature value is dis- played. °C Using <><>, toggle between °C and °F. Confirm with <OK>.
  • Page 38: Reset

    Operation OX 4000 H Reset You can reset (initialize) the sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other. 5.6.1 Resetting the measurement settings The following measuring parameters are reset to the delivery status: Measuring mode D.O. concentration Relative slope 1.00...
  • Page 39: Resetting The System Settings

    OX 4000 H Operation 5.6.2 Resetting the system settings The following system settings are reset to the default condition: Setting Default settings Calibration interval 14 d Measured parameter D.O. concentration Relative slope 1.00 Salt content correction Salinity Temperature unit °C...
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  • Page 41: Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal, Accessories

    OX 4000 H Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories Maintenance The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. Note See the relevant operating manuals of the measuring cells for instruc- tions on maintenance. 6.1.1 Replacing the batteries Unscrew the four screws (1) on the underside of the meter.
  • Page 42: Cleaning

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories OX 4000 H Note Alternatively, you can also use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (type Mignon AA). In order to charge the batteries, an external charging device is required. Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 43: Accessories

    OX 4000 H Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories Accessories Measuring cells Order no. pHenomenal OXY 11 664-0042 OXYGEN SENSOR PHENOMENAL 3M 8 PIN Accessories Order no. SURVIVAL KIT PHENOMENAL 662-1166 Extension stick 662-1224 COMMUNICATION KIT 662-1225 (CD-ROM, USB cable, Manual) MAINTENANCE KIT OXYGEN...
  • Page 44 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories OX 4000 H ba75853e04 06/2012...
  • Page 45: What To Do If

    OX 4000 H What to do if... What to do if... Error message Cause Remedy OFL, UFL – Measured value outside the – Use suitable measuring cell measuring range Symbol for calibration Cause Remedy evaluation flashes – Calibration interval expired –...
  • Page 46 What to do if... OX 4000 H Error message, Cause Remedy Invalid calibration D.O. sensor: – Electrolyte solution depleted – Replace and refill the membrane cap – Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane – Electrode system poisoned – Clean the electrodes –...
  • Page 47: Index

    OX 4000 H Index Index Air calibration beaker ....23 Precautions ......5 Authorized use .
  • Page 48: Technical Service

    VWR International warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of this product at no charge to you, provided it is returned during the warranty period.
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