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- Page 1 Orion Versa Star Pro Electrochemistry Meters User Manual 68X000791 Revision B • May 2018...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 ........................6 Meter Introduction ......................6 Meter Overview ..........................6 Packing List ..........................7 Intended Use ..........................7 Chapter 2 ........................8 Meter Basics ......................... 8 Using the Universal Power Adapter ..................... 8 Attaching the Electrode Stand ..................... 9 Meter Connections ........................ - Page 4 Connecting Electrodes to the Module ..................44 Channel 1-4 Setup Menus ......................47 Mode Menus for pH, mV, Relative mV, ORP and ISE ............47 pH Calibration ..........................52 pH Calibration Editing....................... 52 Relative mV Calibration ......................54 ORP Calibration ......................... 55 ISE Calibration (pH/ISE Module Only) ..................
- Page 5 Measurement Tip – Using the Electrode Holder............... 95 Chapter 8 ........................96 Data Transfer and Software Updates ................ 96 Data Transfer Settings ....................... 96 Installing the Versa Star USB Driver Software ................98 Meter Software Upgrade Procedure ..................99 Computer and Printer Compatibility ..................101 Computer Requirements ....................
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Page 6: Chapter 1
® Orion Versa Star Pro meters offer a System Access feature for administrative and up to ten user accounts with custom access to various meter functions including data/time settings, meter setup, measurement setup, data log and calibration log. Use password protection to secure selected meter functions while leaving other functions accessible for all users –... -
Page 7: Packing List
Versa Star USB driver. Intended Use Please read this user manual thoroughly. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate the meter warranty and cause permanent damage to the meter. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 8: Chapter 2
2. Remove the clear plastic cover from the back of the power adapter. 3. Slide the plug plate into the groove on the back of the power adapter. 4. Connect the assembled power adapter to the outlet and meter input labeled POWER. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 9: Attaching The Electrode Stand
Cable Management Clips Upper Wing Nut Pivot Pin ATC Spacer Electrode Arm RDO Clip Lower Base Plate Electrode Holder Wing Nut Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 10: Meter Connections
Meter Basics Meter Connections 1. Connect a Thermo Scientific™ Orion Star™ series stirrer probe (Cat. No. 096019) to the STIRRER 1 and/or STIRRER 2 input on the meter. The stirrer probes are controlled and powered by the meter, eliminating the need for magnetic stir bars and plates. -
Page 11: Meter Keypad
Press to enter a value of three (3) when using the numeric keypad. setup Press the cal key to enter the calibration menu from the measurement mode. Press to enter a decimal point (.) when using the numeric keypad. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 12: Function Keys
The decimal (.) key and plus/minus (+/-) key are active so fractional values and positive or negative values can be entered as needed. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 13: Measurement Modules
1. VSTAR-PH (pH), VSTAR-ISE (pH/ISE), VSTAR-CND (Conductivity) and VSTAR-RD (RDO/DO) measurement modules – each connects with one channel. 2. VSTAR-LR (pH/LogR) measurement module connects with two channels. 3. Unused channels are covered with blank modules. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 14: Inserting And Removing Modules
2. Pull straight back to remove the module from channel grove on the back of the meter. 3. The meter will automatically recognize that the module has been removed and update the channel ID display (top, left) with dashes in the previous channel location. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 15: Module Connections
VSTAR-ISE Versa Star pH/ISE Module pH/LogR Module 8 pin MiniDIN Pin Tip 8 pin MiniDIN Pin Tip VSTAR-CND Versa Star VSTAR-RD Versa Star Conductivity Module RDO/DO Module 8 pin MiniDIN 9 pin MiniDIN Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 16: Measurement Display Options
– Channels 2 & 3 – Measure Mode – Temperature with Units and Source – Channels 2 & 4 – Method Number – Electrode ID, Sample ID – Channels 3 & 4 Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 17 – Channels 1, 2, 3 & 4 – Channel Number – Secondary Measurement with Units – Measure Mode – Temperature with Units and Source – Method Number Example Four Channel Display Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 18: Measurement Display Examples
Date and time Method Channel number pH bulb resistance, appears with LogR temperature compensation Main measurement mode Main measurement units Main measurement value mV corresponding to main measurement Temperature measurement and source Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 19: Additional Measurement Display Icons
High Limit Alarm, Alarm Icon Limit Alarm, Cal Due Alarm Set Point Alarm. Alarm must be enabled in the channel-specific setup menu. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 20: Ph Electrode Condition Icon
Note: This is a general indicator of overall electrode status – always refer to the pH electrode user manual for specific information on the recommended slope range for each pH electrode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 21: Customizing The Display
Meter maintenance can be performed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as required by the operating environment. Remove any spilled substances immediately from the meter or module using the proper cleaning procedure for that spill type. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 22: Chapter 3
2. Press the ,, or key to highlight a setup menu from the list and press the f3 (Select) key to access the submenus and parameters for the selected setup menu. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 23 Use the System Access menu to enable the system access feature, assign System administrator and up to ten user accounts, log in or log out of an existing Access account and disable the system access feature. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 24: Channel 1-4 Setup Menus
When using an ion selective electrode (ISE) and Versa Star pH/ISE module, use the Incremental Techniques menu to perform a single known addition, single known subtraction, double known addition, double known subtraction, single analate addition or single analate subtraction analysis. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 25 Meter Setup Menus When using a Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ RDO™ optical dissolved oxygen probe and Versa Star RDO/DO module, use the RDO Electrode Info menu to view the serial number, remaining useful life and date of manufacture of the optical cap.
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Page 26: Method Menu
8. Press the or key to highlight Load from the main methods menu and load the custom method or press the measure (esc) key to return to the measurement mode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 27 Delete Use the delete function to reset an existing method to the default measure mode, settings and setup parameters for the selected channel. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 28: Mode Menu
Press the f1 (Done) key to save the entry. 6. Refer to the individual module chapters for detailed information on the available settings for each measure mode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 29: Temperature Menu
2. Press the ,, or key to highlight Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 (Select) key. 3. Press the or key to highlight Temperature and press the f3 (Select) key. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... - Page 30 3 and 4 for each ATC probe connected to the meter. 8. Once all ATC probes are calibrated, press the f1 (Back) key to exit the calibration and press the measure (esc) key to return to the measurement mode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 31 5. Press the f3 (Clear) key, input the temperature value using the numeric keypad and then press the f2 (Enter) key to save the value. 6. Press the measure (esc) key to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 32: Instrument Settings Setup Menu
The time is displayed when the screen saver is on and a blank display is shown when the screen saver is off. Auto-Shutoff – Turn the meter automatic shutoff feature on or off. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 33 Calendar Format Month Year Date DD-MM-YY MM-DD-YY DD-MMM-YY Language Current setting English Spanish German Italian French Chinese Portuguese Korean Data Log Printing Print Format Printer Screen Saver Auto Shut Off Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 34: Log View Menu
7. To view statistics, press the or key to highlight Statistics and press the f3 (Select) key. Press the or key to select a measure mode and the statistical values for all data log points with the selected measure mode will be displayed. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 35: Calibration Log
5. Press the f2 (On) key to enable the calibration log delete function. 6. Once the calibration log delete function is turned on, repeat steps 1-5 to delete the calibration log or turn off the calibration log delete function. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 36: Diagnostics Menu
Channel 1 ###### #.## About Meter revision will be different from the module Channel 2 ###### #.## serial numbers and software revisions. Channel 3 ###### #.## Channel 4 ###### #.## Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 37: System Access Menu
Meter Setup Menus System Access Menu Use the System Access menu offered with Orion Versa Star Pro meters to assign an administrator and up to ten user accounts with custom access to meter functions. Assign each user account a full, advanced or basic predefined access level or select the custom access level to modify individual access to the meter functions listed the in following table. -
Page 38: Enabling The System Access Feature
Press the f3 (Clear) key to delete any undesired characters. c. Press the f1 (Done) key to save the entry. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 39 Press the f3 (Clear) key to delete any undesired characters. c. Press the f1 (Done) key to save the entry. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 40 Once all options have been set, press the f1 (Done) key. The custom settings will be saved for the account and the meter will return to the list of accounts. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 41 Only the system administrator can turn off the System Access feature. Turning off the System Access feature will disable all system restrictions and erase all admin and user account names, passwords and access level settings. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 42: Logging Into The Administrator Account
Turn Off and press the f2 (Save) key. b. Press the f3 (Turn Off) key to confirm the action. Turning off the System Access will disable all system restrictions and erase all names, passwords and access settings. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 43: Logging Into Existing User Account
Menu, Methods, Temperature Settings, Calibration Mode, Measure Mode & Settings, Incremental Techniques, Data Log View, Data Log Print, Cal Log View & Print, Log/Print (Manual), Channel Display Option and Sample ID. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 44: Chapter 4
VSTAR-PH VSTAR-ISE VSTAR-LR Label pH/ISE pH/LogR Measure Modes pH, mV, RmV, ORP pH, mV, RmV, ORP, ISE pH, mV, RmV, ORP Temperature Modes Automatic, Manual Automatic, Manual Automatic, Manual, LogR Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 45 4. Connect a reference half-cell electrode to the pin tip connector on the module (for use when a half-cell sensing electrode with BNC connector is used). 5. Prepare the electrodes for use as instructed in the electrode user manuals. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 46 Typical waterproof BNC connector on pH electrode, ORP electrode or ion selective electrode (ISE) Typical 8 pin MiniDIN connector on ATC temperature probe Typical pin tip connector on reference half-cell electrode Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 47: Channel 1-4 Setup Menus
4. Press the or key to highlight pH, mV, Relative mV, ORP or ISE and press the f3 (Select) key. a. The ISE option will only be shown when using the pH/ISE module. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... - Page 48 Press the f3 (Clear) key to delete any undesired characters. iii. Press the f1 (Done) key to save the entry. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 49 Set a calibration interval (hours) to activate alarm Set Point Alarm Off, On Set a base and offset value to activate alarm Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 50 Set a base and offset value to activate alarm * The mV mode menu will not have the Cal Due Alarm option. Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 51 Set a calibration interval (hours) to activate alarm Set Point Alarm Off, On Set a base and offset value to activate alarm Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 52: Ph Calibration
or key to highlight a calibration point and press the f2 (Delete) key to delete the point or press the f3 (Re-Measure) key to re-measure the point. Follow the onscreen text prompts and instructions to edit the selected calibration point. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 53 Example 8: The calibration summaries for the used to edit calibration data and fix individual ten most recent calibrations per parameter can points without performing a full recalibration. be viewed and printed in the calibration log. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 54: Relative Mv Calibration
5. The meter will display the calibration summary including the mV offset. Press the f3 (Cal Done) key to save the calibration and export the data to the calibration log. Press the measure (esc) key to proceed to the measurement mode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 55: Orp Calibration
9180BNMD or 9179BNMD) Thermo Scientific Orion 4 M KCl filling solution (Catalog Number 900011) or 4 M KCl gel (in the 9179BNMD electrode) Orion ORP standard is nonhazardous, stable and will not change over time, so it is an ideal standard for any ORP measurement system. -
Page 56: Ise Calibration (Ph/Ise Module Only)
or key to highlight a calibration point and press the f2 (Delete) key to delete the point or press the f3 (Re-Measure) key to re-measure the point. Follow the onscreen text prompts and instructions to edit the selected calibration point. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 57: Temperature Calibration
8. If applicable, press the or key to highlight the reference temperature of the next ATC probe and repeat steps 6-7 for each ATC probe connected to the meter. 9. Once all ATC probes are calibrated, press the f1 (Back) key to exit the calibration. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 58: Manual Temperature Entry
5. Press the or key to highlight Temperature Cal and press the f3 (Select) key. 6. Press the f3 (Clear) key, input the temperature value using the numeric keypad and then press the f2 (Enter) key to save the value. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 59: Logr Temperature Calibration (Ph/Logr Module Only)
The type and quality of pH electrode used to perform LogR temperature measurements will contribute to the overall temperature accuracy of the system. To maximize LogR performance and accuracy, a Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ ROSS Ultra™ or Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ ROSS™ pH electrode is recommended. - Page 60 9. Press the f2 (Next) key to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat steps 6-8 or press the f3 (Cal Done) key to save and end the calibration. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 61: Incremental Techniques (Ph/Ise Module Only)
The Electrode Type must be set for the Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) that will be used for the analysis, since the selected Electrode Type determines the expected slope range and slope direction (positive or negative). The Electrode Type is set using the ISE Mode Menu. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 62: Single Known Addition
12. Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode. Blot the electrode dry with a lint-free tissue or shake the electrode, place into the prepared sample and press the f2 (Next) key. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 63 12. Press the or key to highlight the ISE method for Single Known Addition and press the f3 (Load) key. The meter will return to the measurement mode with the method loaded. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 64: Double Known Addition
14. Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 (Accept) key. 15. Enter the second standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 (Accept) key. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 65 12. Press the or key to highlight the ISE method for Double Known Addition and press the f3 (Load) key. The meter will return to the measurement mode with the method loaded. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 66: Single Known Subtraction
9. Enter the sample volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 (Accept) key. 10. Enter the total volume (sample volume plus added ISA volume) using the numeric keypad and press the f2 (Accept) key. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 67 12. Press the or key to highlight the ISE method for Single Known Subtraction and press the f3 (Load) key. The meter will return to the measurement mode with the method loaded. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 68: Double Known Subtraction
(Next) key. a. Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual. Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 69 12. Press the or key to highlight the ISE method for Double Known Subtraction and press the f3 (Load) key. The meter will return to the measurement mode with the method loaded. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 70: Single Analate Addition
12. Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode. Blot the electrode dry with a lint-free tissue or shake the electrode, place into the prepared standard and press the f2 (Next) key. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 71 12. Press the or key to highlight the ISE method for Single Analate Addition and press the f3 (Load) key. The meter will return to the measurement mode with the method loaded. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 72: Single Analate Subtraction
10. Enter the total volume (standard volume plus added ISA volume) using the numeric keypad and press the f2 (Accept) key. 11. Enter the standard concentration using the numeric keypad and press the f2 (Accept) key. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 73 12. Press the or key to highlight the ISE method for Single Analate Subtraction and press the f3 (Load) key. The meter will return to the measurement mode with the method loaded. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 74: Chapter 5
2. Prepare the conductivity probe for use as instructed in the probe user manual. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 75: Channel 1-4 Setup Menus
5. Press the or key to highlight a menu option and press the or key to highlight a submenu option. Onscreen text prompts provide instructions for changing parameters within a selected menu option. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... - Page 76 Press the f3 (Clear) key to delete any undesired characters. iii. Press the f1 (Done) key to save the entry. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 77 ID or a numeric value as the starting value for auto incremental ID Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 78 Select Standard for most conductivity probes or Cell Type Standard, USP USP for ultra-pure water 2-cell conductivity probe Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 79 Select Standard for most conductivity probes or Cell Type Standard, USP USP for ultra-pure water 2-cell conductivity probe Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 80: Conductivity Calibration
(Cal Done) key to save and end the calibration. 6. The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log. Press the measure (esc) key to proceed to the measurement mode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 81 103.9 11.88 1304 105.9 12.12 1331 107.9 12.36 1358 109.9 12.61 1386 111.9 12.85 1413 113.9 13.10 1441 115.9 13.35 1468 117.9 13.59 1496 120.0 13.84 1524 122.0 14.09 1552 Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 82: Cell Constant Entry (Manual Conductivity Calibration)
4. The meter will save the entered cell constant value as the nominal cell constant of the conductivity probe and return to the main calibration display. Press the measure (esc) key to proceed to the measurement mode or perform the Automatic or Direct Conductivity Calibration procedure. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 83: Conductivity Verification Procedure
Note: These are the nominal values for the resistors only. The actual resistance and conductance is printed on each resistor and the actual acceptance range must be calculated from the actual value on each resistor. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 84: Chapter 6
An Orion RDO optical DO probe or Orion polarographic DO probe can be connected and the meter will automatically detect the probe type. 2. Prepare the DO probe for use as instructed in the probe user manual. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 85: Channel 1-4 Setup Menus
Press the f3 (Clear) key to delete any undesired characters. iii. Press the f1 (Done) key to save the entry. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 86: Rdo Electrode Information
Press the or key to highlight Channel # (channel with the RDO probe) and press the f3 (Select) key. Press the or key to highlight RDO Electrode Information and press the f3 (Select) key. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 87: Dissolved Oxygen Calibration
With a polarographic DO probe, 102.3 % will be displayed when the reading stabilizes. b. With an RDO optical DO probe, 100.0 % will be displayed when the reading stabilizes. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 88: Air Saturated Water Calibration
4. When the DO probe and calibration apparatus are ready, press the f3 (Start) key. a. If using a stirrer probe, the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 (Start) key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 89: Set Zero Calibration
6. Press the f3 (Cal Done) key to save and end the calibration. 7. The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log. Press the measure (esc) key to proceed to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 90: Chapter 7
Instrument Settings setup menu to enable an audible Use the Buzzer – Ready setting in the beep when a measurement becomes stable. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 91 RmV Mode ORP Mode Display Display pH/LogR ISE Mode Mode Display Display Dissolved Conductivity Oxygen Mode Mode Display Display Two Channel Channel Display Display Three Four Channel Channel Display Display Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 92: Measurement Read Types
Stabilizing and Ready icons specify the measurement value stability. Depending on the meter communication settings in the Instrument Settings setup menu, the recorded measurement values will be exported to the data log, printer and/or computer. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 93: Single-Shot
(esc) key to update Single-Shot exported when wait time elapses for all Continuous Continuously updated Single-Shot channels Press the log/print key to exported all Continuous Continuous Continuously updated displayed measurements Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 94: Measurement Procedure
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for all samples. When all samples have been measured, store the electrodes according to the instructions in the electrode user manuals. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 95: Measurement Tip - Using The Electrode Holder
Stirrer probe holder selective electrodes 12 mm flexible holder for pH, ORP and ion selective electrodes 12 mm holder with optional ATC probe insert Optional RDO optical DO probe holder Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 96: Chapter 8
Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ Navigator Pro™ computer software (Cat. No. VSTAR-NPUSB) is an available accessory for Orion Versa Star Pro meters and is designed to offer a computer- driven measurement system for generating electronic measurements, calibration data and audit trails. - Page 97 Measurement, CSV Format HyperTerminal View: HyperTerminal View: Text: Text: VERSA STAR,V00000,2.73,02-Aug-12, 4:03:40 VERSA STAR,V00000,2.73,Ch-1, PM,Ch-1,SENSOR-01,3,USER-01, SENSOR-01,VA00000,M-101,02-Aug-12,3:40 PM, VA00000,PH,6.997,pH,0.0,mV,25.0,C USER-01,5,1,pH,2,mV,290.5,25.0,C (MAN), (MAN),98.1, %,101 Auto&Manual,2,pH,4.01,mV,174.3,25.0,C (MAN), Auto&Manual,3,pH,6.997,mV,0.0,25.0,C (MAN), Auto&Manual,4,pH,10.013,mV,-173.7,25.0, C(MAN),Auto&Manual,5,pH,12,mV,-289.5,25.0,C (MAN),Auto&Manual,1,-57.8,mV,2,-58.4,mV,3, -57.6,mV,4,-58.3,mV,1,1.4,mV,2,-0.2,mV,3,-0.2, mV,4,2.0,mV,98.1,%,103 Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 98: Installing The Versa Star Usb Driver Software
8; Parity: None; Stop bits: 1; Flow control: None 10. The meter is now able to transfer data to the computer using the virtual COM port and HyperTerminal or similar program. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 99: Meter Software Upgrade Procedure
Meter Software Upgrade Procedure Note: Back up all stored data in the meter before updating the meter software. 1. Download the latest software file for your Orion Versa Star Pro meter. The file will be in a compressed ZIP format. - Page 100 12. Wait for the meter to load the software update. As needed, the software of the modules connected with the meter will be automatically updated immediately after the meter software is complete. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 101: Computer And Printer Compatibility
(Catalog Number STARA-106) or certain models of USB dedicated printers with PCL 5 or PCL 6 printer language capability. Orion Versa Star Pro meters offer expanded USB printer compatibility with new PCL 6 driver hardware for better compatibility with recent, commercially available USB printers. Although we strive to ensure the compatibility of our meters with USB printers, we cannot ensure compatibility with all models. -
Page 102: Versa Star Pro Meter Remote Control Protocols
2. A connection has now been established and the remote commands from the following table can now be executed. The “>” symbol will be shown when the previous command has been completed and then a new command can be entered and executed. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 103 MV = 2 TDS = 7 DO, mg/L = 11 RMV = 3 SALINITY = 8 ORP = 4 RESISTIVITY = 9 ISE = 5 Example: SETMODE 1 1 <CR> Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 104 Z = Time interval in seconds Example: SETREADTYPE 1, 3, 120 <CR> GETMEAS <CR> Prints the displayed channel measurement once the Single Shot time interval criteria is met Example: GETMEAS <CR> Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 105 Unit, mV Value, mV Unit, Temperature Value, Temperature Unit, Slope Value, Slop Unit, Method Number Example: Versa Star Pro, V11702, 11.20, 29-03-18, 3:50:53 PM, Ch-1, SENSOR-01, 1, ADMIN, VA12345, pH, 7.000, pH, 0.0, mV, 25.0, C (MAN), 100.0, %, M101 <CR> Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 106 Example: Versa Star Pro, V11702, 11.20, 29-03-18, 3:50:53 PM, Ch-3, SENSOR-03, 1, ADMIN, VA12345, TDS, 49.04, ppm, 99.982, uS, 25.0, C (ATC), 2.1, %/C, 25.0, C, 0.49, 1.0010, /cm, M301 <CR> Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 107 Example: Versa Star Pro, V11702, 11.20, 29-03-18, 3:50:53 PM, Ch-4, SENSOR-04, 1, ADMIN, VA12345, RDO, 102.0, %, 8.59, mg/L, 150.052, 24.3, C (ATC), 760.2, mmHg, 0.1, 1.6, Torr/%Sat, M401 <CR> Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 108 ADMIN, VA12345, RDO, 8.59, mg/L, 102.0, %, 150.052, 24.3, C (ATC), 760.2, mmHg, 0.1, 1.6, Torr/%Sat, M401 <CR> Meter Type, Meter Serial Number, Meter Software Revision, Date, Time Multiple Channels followed by the measurement data for each channel as shown above Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 109 57.8, mV, 25.0, C (MAN), Manual, 1, -58.0, mV/dec, 2, -58.2, mV/dec, 3, -58.0, mV/dec, 4, -57.8, mV/dec, 1, 116.2, mV, 2, 116.2, mV, 3, 116.0, mV, 4, 115.6, mV, -58.0, mV/dec, 0, 0.000, ppm, 201 <CR> Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 110 Example (1 point calibration): VERSA STAR, V00000, 2.73, Ch-3, SENSOR-03, VA12345, M-301, 15-03-14, 1:30:30 PM, USER-01, 1, 1, 100.0, uS/cm, 99.98, uS, 25.0, C (MAN), Auto, 1, 1.0010, /cm, 1.0010, /cm, 1, 0.00, uS/cm, 301 <CR> Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 111 Slope Unit, Calibration Log Number Example: VERSA STAR, V00000, 2.73, Ch-4, SENSOR-04, VA12345, M-401, 15-03-14, 1:30:30 PM, USER-01, 102.3, %, 0.0, %, 0.0, nA, 23.8, C (ATC), Auto, 760.0, mmHg, 1.6, Torr/%Sat, 402 <CR> Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 112: Chapter 9
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Page 113: Troubleshooting Tips
This power supply is different from the one supplied with other The meter display goes Thermo Scientific Orion meters. The use of a surge protector or blank, shows random lines or uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is also recommended. Perform a intermittently freezes. -
Page 114: Meter Self-Test
The meter will display the message that the stirrer check is complete and the meter will return to the Self Test menu. 7. Press the measure (esc) key to proceed to the measurement mode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 115: Weee Compliance
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Page 116: Meter Specifications
RS232, bidirectional USB B, printer-dedicated USB AB Stirrer Probe Ports Power Source Universal AC power adapter, 90-260 VAC, 50-60 Hz Orion Versa Star Pro Meter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature 5 to 45 °C Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 85 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20 to 60 °C... - Page 117 ± 0.1 °C, ± 0.1 °F Offset Calibration 1 point Source Options Manual or automatic with ATC probe pH or ORP electrode Inputs Pin Tip Reference electrode 8 pin MiniDIN ATC temperature probe Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 118 Offset Calibration 1 point Source Options Manual or automatic with ATC probe pH, ORP or ion selective electrode (ISE) Inputs Pin Tip Reference electrode 8 pin MiniDIN ATC temperature probe Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 119 0.1 MΩ up to 1999.9 MΩ, 1 MΩ above 1999.9 MΩ Offset Calibration 3 points Calibration Options ATC probe, NIST reference pH or ORP electrode Inputs Pin Tip Reference electrode 8 pin MiniDIN ATC temperature probe Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 120 ± 0.1 °C, ± 0.1 °F Offset Calibration 1 point Source Options Manual or automatic with built-in temperature sensor Input 8 pin MiniDIN Conductivity probe with optional built-in temperature sensor Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 121 Offset Calibration 1 point Source Option Automatic with built-in temperature sensor Input 9 pin MiniDIN Dissolved oxygen probe with built-in temperature sensor Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 122: Ordering Information
Versa Star conductivity measurement module (VSTAR-CND) VSTAR23 013016MD Pure Water 2-cell (K=0.1) conductivity probe 011008 100μS conductivity standard, 5 x 60 mL Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 123 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy refillable pH/ATC electrode 013005MD DuraProbe epoxy 4-cell (K=0.475) conductivity probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit 011007 1413μS conductivity standard, 5 x 60 mL Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 124 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit 011007 1413μS conductivity standard, 5 x 60 mL 080513 DO probe maintenance kit BOD adapter, funnel and stirrer Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 125 087010 RDO Optical DO probe with calibration sleeve and stainless steel guard 096019 Meter-powered stirrer probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit 011007 1413μS conductivity standard, 5 x 60 mL Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 126: Versa Star Pro Meter Accessories, Electrodes And Solutions
Orion pH 6.86 buffer, 475 mL 910107 Orion pH 7.00 buffer, 475 mL 910918 Orion pH 9.18 buffer, 475 mL 910110 Orion pH 10.01 buffer, 475 mL 910112 Orion pH 12.46 buffer, 475 mL Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 127 Orion polarographic DO probe with calibration sleeve, MiniDIN connector 086030MD Orion Auto-Stir BOD polarographic probe with calibration sleeve, MiniDIN connector Orion RDO optical DO probe with optical cap, calibration sleeve and stainless steel 087010MD probe guard, MiniDIN connector Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 128: Channel Specific Settings And Features
Instrument Settings setup menu. Press the f2 (Sample ID) key in the measurement mode to open a shortcut to the Sample ID setup menu and enter a new sample ID. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 129: Stability
5.000 pH or lower is observed in the measurement mode. Instrument Settings setup menu to enable an audible Use the Buzzer – Alarm setting in the beep whenever an alarm is activated. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 130: Ph And Ise Mode Settings
-59 to +59 mV. If the mV readings are in the correct ranges, the pH electrode is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition. If the mV readings are not in the correct ranges, manually enter the pH buffer values during a pH calibration. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 131: Isopotential Value
6. The lines will intersect at the isopotential value. Read the concentration from the graph for this point from the log axis, this is the isopotential value. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 132: Linear Regression
Nernstian over most of the range. Setting the linear regression on will implement a single best fit line for the calibration curve and can be beneficial if pH measurements vary greatly over a large range. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 133: Blank Correction
For example, the equations generated in a three point calibration would be: + S * log (C + b) + S * log (C + b) + S * log (C + b) Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 134: Low Level Stability
The stabilization time is typically extended to about three to five minutes per calibration point, but will vary based on the actual readings from the electrode during calibration. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 135: Logr Temperature Technology
0.10 0.002 0.001 9206BN 0.29 0.06 0.003 0.001 9207BN 0.16 0.07 0.002 0.001 9256BN 0.27 0.07 0.003 0.001 9272BN 0.22 0.06 0.003 0.001 * For 20 °C temperature compensation spans Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 136: Advanced Ph Electrode Diagnostics Using Logr Technology
The pH electrode bulb resistance value can be viewed on the measurement screen when LogR is selected for the temperature source. For detailed information on selecting and calibrating LogR temperature, refer to the LogR Temperature Calibration section of this user manual. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 137 Initial Low Readings – If the resistance is below 1 MΩ in a solution at room temperature (22 to 27 °C), it indicates a damaged pH electrode. In this case, the electrode will most likely need to be replaced. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
- Page 138 If the resistance values show a “super high” resistance, cleaning and care may improve performance, but will not be able to return the probe to like new condition. Consider purchasing a new electrode. Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 139 8102BNWP PV1-27726 1/6/14 24.5°C 340 MΩ Initial Check (example) Large resistance decrease, 8102BNWP PV1-27726 1/13/14 24.0°C 20 MΩ 320 MΩ indicates electrode failure – (example) crack in pH bulb observed Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual...
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Page 140: Conductivity, Tds, Salinity And Resistivity Mode Settings
Orion 12.9 mS/cm conductivity standard, 5 x 60 mL 01100610 Orion 12.9 mS/cm conductivity standard, 10 individual use pouches The nominal cell constant (K) values for Thermo Scientific Orion conductivity probes compatible with Versa Star Pro meters with a conductivity module are listed below. Catalog... -
Page 141: Orion Conductivity Standard Values From 0 °C To 50 °C
94.24 10.69 1171 96.15 10.93 1198 98.08 11.16 1224 100.0 11.40 1251 102.0 11.64 1277 103.9 11.88 1304 105.9 12.12 1331 107.9 12.36 1358 109.9 12.61 1386 111.9 12.85 1413 Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... - Page 142 145.4 16.89 1866 147.6 17.15 1896 149.8 17.40 1925 152.0 17.66 1954 154.2 17.92 1983 156.4 18.18 2013 158.7 18.44 2042 160.9 18.70 2071 163.2 18.96 2101 165.4 19.22 2130 Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 143: Reference Temperature, Temperature Compensation And Temperature Coefficient
EP requirement for pure water at the measured sample temperature. Off - no temperature correction is applied and the actual conductivity value is displayed at the measured sample temperature. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... -
Page 144: Cell Type
Natural sea water measurements use a historic convention known as UNESCO 1966 and the Versa Star Pro meter with conductivity module will report the expected natural sea water result as parts per thousand (ppt) . Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 145: Dissolved Oxygen Settings
Value (ppt) (mS/cm) Value (ppt) (mS/cm) Value (ppt) Calculated from the International Oceanographic Tables, Vol. 1, National Institute of Oceanography of Great Britain, Womley, Godaming, Surrey, England and Unesco, Paris 1971. Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual... - Page 146 Water and Lab Products Australia: (613) 9757-4300 In Australia: (1300) 735-295 China: (86) 21-6865-4588 Germany: (49) 6184-90-6321 India: (91) 22-6716-2261/2247 Japan: (81) 045-453-9175 North America: 1-978-232-6000 Toll Free: 1-800-225-1480 Singapore: (65) 6778-6876 Find out more at thermofisher.com/water For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. © 2017 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. RDO is a registered trademark of In-Situ Inc.
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