TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Contents General Overview..........3 Specifications ...........4 Meter Components...........5 Calibration and Measurement......6 Measuring Soil and Liquid Samples....7 Replacing the Sensor ........8 Battery Replacement ........9 Handling Preautions ........10 Warranty............12 Product Return ..........13 Notes ...............14 This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new Twin pH meter.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO General Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your Cardy Twin pH Meter. This manual describes your Cardy pH Meter, tells you how to use it, and keep it working accurately. The Cardy Twin pH Meter delivers high quality answers with an accuracy of ±0.1 pH.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Meter Components 1. Reference Junction (A) 2. Glass Electrode Sensor (B) - Measurement is made when liquid covers both the reference junction and the sensor. 3. LCD - Gives measurement and calibration information. Also indi- cates when battery needs replacement. 4.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Calibration & Measurement 1) Turn power supply on. 2) Rinse the sensor with distilled water. Gently blot dry. 3) Apply a few drops of pH 7 Standard Solution to the Sensor. Confirm that the sensor and the reference junction are connected with the Standard Solution.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Measuring Soil and Liquid Samples Soil Samples 1) Collect a representative soil sample. 2) Mix the soil and distilled water using a 1:1 proportion. Stir for 30 seconds. 3) Allow 1 to 2 minutes before you begin the test. 4) Submerge the sensor into the mixture of soil and distilled water.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Replacing the Sensor 1) Wipe water off the meter. 2) Pull the bottom part of the housing away from meter by pushing the tongue located on the backside of the meter and sliding the sensor away from the unit body. 3) Confirm that the watertight O-Ring is properly seated.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Battery Replacement The batteries need to be replaced when the LCD displays “B” while the power is turned on or if it is blank after the Power button is pressed. Replacing the battery 1. Wipe water off the meter. 2.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Handling Precautions • Calibrate the meter prior to the first use. Daily calibration is recommended. • Meter will not function correctly when calibration is performed under the following conditions -No standard solution on the sensor -Bubbles on the surface of the sensor -Either the sensor and or reference junction is not covered with the sample.
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TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO • Don’t immerse the On/Off or CAL buttons in water. • Don’t replace the batteries or the Reference Electrode when the pH meter is wet. • Don’t press the POWER or the CAL Switches with a pointed object. •...
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Warranty This product has been brought to you having passed severe quality control and inspections. Should any trouble occur during the course of normal use, the meter shall be repaired or replaced free of charge in accordance with the stipulations laid down herein. The term of this warranty shall be for one year from date of purchase.
TECNOLOGÍAS EN INVERNADERO Product Return If for any reason you are not satisfied, or the meter has failed and you need to return the product for service, you will need to contact Spectrum Technologies, Inc. Before returning a failed unit, you must obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number from Spectrum Technologies.
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