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- Page 1 Field Scout ® SoilStik pH Meter ™ Operation Manual Catalog #2105 S p e c tru m ® Technologies, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new meter. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your meter. For customer support or to place an order, contact Spectrum Technologies, Inc between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CST. Phone: (800) 248-8873 or (815) 436-4440 Fax: (815) 436-4460 E-mail: info@specmeters.com... -
Page 3: General Overview
General Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your Field Scout™ SoilStik™ Pro Meter. This manual describes how to use your pH meter and keep it working accurately. Read the manual thoroughly in order to make effective use of your meter. The SoilStik delivers high quality answers, with an accuracy of +/- 0.01 pH units. -
Page 4: Lcd Display
LCD Display 1. Bar graph reading 2. Measurement reading 3. BAT (low battery) and HOLD (data hold) indicators 4. Temperature display 5. Bar graph scale designations 6. Units of measure 7. Calibration indicators 8. RENEW and CAL indicators... -
Page 5: Lcd Display Messages
LCD Display Messages In addition to displaying the pH and temperature read- ings, the LCD of the SoilStik can also display: - CAL reminder If the SoilStik is powered up in pH mode 15 times with- out being calibrated, the CAL reminder symbol appears on the LCD indicating that the SoilStik may require cali- bration. -
Page 6: Meter Components
Meter Components 1. Battery compartment cap 2. LCD Display 3. MODE/HOLD button 4. CAL/RECALL button 5. ON/OFF button 6. Electrode collar 7. pH electrode (Electrode cap is not shown) -
Page 7: Calibration
Calibration The SoilStik automatically recognizes buffer solution pH’s of 4, 7, and 10. Buffer solutions of pH 4 and 7 are included with the meter. Although it is possible to cali- brate to all 3 values, a two-point calibration with a buffer of 7 plus 4 or 10 (whichever is nearest to the ex- pected sample value) is always recommended. -
Page 8: Changing The Temperature Units
When the meter is powered off, the calibration con- stants are retained. Therefore, the circled indicators for all completed calibrations will remain illuminated. How- ever, when a new calibration is done, only the circled indicator for that pH level will be displayed. If a multiple- point calibration is desired, the calibration must be per- formed for the other pH levels as well. -
Page 9: Taking Liquid/Soil Measurements
Taking Liquid and Soil Measurements Liquids Readings When the electrode is placed in a solution, the main display and bar graph indicate the pH reading while the lower display reads temperature (readings flash until they have stabilized). The curved bar graph is centered at pH 7. At a pH of 7, no bars will be visible on the bar graph. -
Page 10: Storing/Recalling Measurements
Storing and Recalling Measurements Storing readings in short-term memory While in measurement mode, pressing the MODE/ HOLD button will freeze the value on the LCD and store the number in memory. The LCD will briefly dis- play the memory location number and then the value stored. -
Page 11: Sensor Replacement
The last reading stored will be displayed first. To ad- vance through the stored readings, momentarily press the MODE/HOLD button. The location number is dis- played first, followed by the reading stored in that loca- tion. To exit recall mode, momentarily press the CAL/ RECALL button and the SoilStik will return to normal operation. -
Page 12: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement The batteries need to be replaced when the LCD shows BAT symbol while the power is turned on or if the LCD shows nothing when you press the ON/OFF button. Battery Replacement Procedure: 1. Twist off the battery compartment cap. 2. -
Page 13: Meter Handling/Troubleshooting
Meter Handling/ Troubleshooting • Be sure the sponge inside the electrode cap is hy- drated at all times with pH buffer buffer solutions. • White KCl crystals may be present in the cap. These crystals will dissolve while the sensor is soaked or they can be simply rinsed off with tap water •... -
Page 14: Specifications
Specifications Calibration: Two-point, pH 4 and 7 Display: Digital LCD with bar graph. Range: pH 0.00 - pH 12.00 Accuracy: +/- 0.01 pH Resolution: +/- 0.01 pH Operating 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C) / < 80% RH Temperature: Temperature 23 to 194... -
Page 15: Warranty
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. - Page 16 If for any reason you are not satisfied, or the meter has failed and you need to return the product for service, you need to contact Spectrum Technologies, Inc. Before returning a failed unit, you must obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number from Spectrum Technologies.