Thermo Scientific Orion Star A221 Instruction Sheet

Thermo Scientific Orion Star A221 Instruction Sheet

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A221
English
and Star A321 Portable pH Meter
pH
Instruction Sheet
Preparation
Power Source
1. Power adapter (sold separately)
a. Select the appropriate wall socket plug plate.
b Slide off the clear plastic cover from the plug plate.
c. Slide the plug plate into the groove on the back of the
power adapter.
d. Connect the power adapter to the meter and power
outlet.
2. Batteries (included with meter)
a. Select four AA alkaline batteries.
b. Confirm that the meter is powered off.
c. Remove the battery compartment cover – loosen the
screws holding the battery cover, release the top portion
of the battery cover from the meter (use a coin or your
finger) and release the bottom portion of the battery cover.
d. Orientate the batteries as shown in the battery
compartment housing and insert batteries.
e. Replace the battery compartment cover and screws.
DO/
RDO
POWER
Electrodes and Other Connections
1. Prepare the pH electrode and any other applicable electrodes according to the
directions in the electrode user guide.
2. Connect the appropriate items as labeled on the meter and as shown in the
figure above:
For additional information on meter setup and operation, refer to the reference guide.
The reference guide is on the included CD and available at
www.thermoscientific.com/water.
ATC/
COND
REF
BNC
USB
RS232
Orion Star A221 &
Star A321 Portable
Use coin
or finger
to lift.
Remove screws

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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A221 English and Star A321 Portable pH Meter Instruction Sheet Preparation Orion Star A221 & Power Source Star A321 Portable 1. Power adapter (sold separately) a. Select the appropriate wall socket plug plate. Use coin b Slide off the clear plastic cover from the plug plate.
  • Page 2: Display Information

    Orion Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters Display Information Display Icon Description Shown when the meter is running on AC power. Shown when the meter has batteries installed. Indicates data is being sent to a computer or printer.
  • Page 3 Orion Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters Keypad Display Information Press the f1, f2 and f3 function keys to perform the action shown above each key on the display. Press to turn the meter on. When the meter is on, press and quickly release to turn the display backlight on or off or hold down to turn the meter off.
  • Page 4 Orion Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters pH Calibration One to five pH buffers can be used for calibration. Always use fresh pH buffers and select buffers that bracket the sample pH and are one to four pH units apart. Prepare the pH electrode according to the instructions in the electrode use guide.
  • Page 5 Orion Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters Measurement Press while taking a measurement in the continuous measurement mode to freeze the display and press a second time to unfreeze the display and continue the measurement. Press while taking a measurement to manually export the measurement to the data log, if the data log is enabled in the setup menu.
  • Page 6: Setup Menu Overview

    Orion Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters Setup Menu Navigating the Setup Menu 1. In the measurement mode, press to enter the main setup menu. 2. Press to scroll through the main setup menu options. Press f3 (select) to select a main setup menu option.
  • Page 7: Read Type Selection

    Orion Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters pH Buffer Group Selection The selected buffer group allows for the automatic recognition of certain pH buffers during a pH calibration. The USA buffer group includes pH 1.68, 4.01, 7.00, 10.01 and 12.46 buffers and the DIN buffer group includes pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, and 9.18 buffers.
  • Page 8: Viewing The Calibration Log

    Orion Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters Viewing the Calibration Log 1. In the measurement mode, press 2. Press to highlight View Log and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Calibration Log and press f2 (accept). 4. Press to highlight pH –...

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