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OPERATING MANUAL
European Catalogue Number:
OX 4100 H
:662-0176
2
Version:
Issued:
September 11, 2014 9:05 am
ba77071e02
09/2014
D.O. meter
OX 4100 H

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  • Page 1 D.O. meter OX 4100 H OPERATING MANUAL European Catalogue Number: OX 4100 H :662-0176 Version: Issued: September 11, 2014 9:05 am ba77071e02 09/2014...
  • Page 2 OX 4100 H Legal address of manufacturer: VWR International bvba Researchpark Haasrode 2020 Geldenaaksebaan 464 B-3001 Leuven +32 16 385011 http://be.vwr.com Manufactured in Germany. ba77071e02 09/2014...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents OX 4100 H - Contents Safety ........5 Authorized use .
  • Page 4 Contents OX 4100 H 5.5.1 Manual storage ......36 5.5.2 Automatic storing at intervals ... . . 37 5.5.3...

  • Page 5: Safety

    OX 4100 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 before working with the meter. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter.

  • Page 6: Authorized Use

    Safety OX 4100 H Authorized use The authorized use of the meter consists exclusively of the measure- ment of dissolved oxygen and temperature of liquid media in a field and laboratory environment. The technical specifications as given in chapter 3 T...
  • Page 7 OX 4100 H Safety Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the meter must be taken out of service and secured against inadvertent operation! Safe operation is no longer possible if the meter:  has been damaged in transport ...

  • Page 8: Overview

    The OX 4100 H compact precision dissolved oxygen (D.O.) meter enables you to perform D.O. measurements quickly and reliably. The OX 4100 H provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications. The proven OxiCal calibration procedure supports you in your work with the D.O.

  • Page 9: Keypad

    OX 4100 H Overview 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 10: Display

    Overview OX 4100 H Display mg/l 25.0 °C HOLD 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 08:00 1 Status information 2 Measured value (with unit) 3 Measured parameter 4 Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval) 5 Measured temperature (with unit) 6 Status line...

  • Page 11: Connectors

    OX 4100 H Overview Connectors 1 D.O. sensor 2 USB B (device) interface 3 Service interface Caution Only connect D.O. sensors to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting).

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Technical data OX 4100 H Technical data General data Dimensions Approx. 180 x 80 x 55 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 13: Measuring Ranges, Resolution, Accuracy

    OX 4100 H Technical data Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy Measuring ranges, resolution Measuring range Resolution (depending on the sen- Variable sor) Concentration [mg/l] 0 ... 20.00 (0 ... 20.0) 0.01 (0.1) 0 ... 90.0 (0 ... 90) 0.1 (1) Saturation [%] 0 ...

  • Page 14: Commissioning

    Commissioning OX 4100 H Commissioning Scope of delivery  D.O. meter OX 4100 H  4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA  USB cable  Short instructions  CD-ROM with – USB drivers – detailed operating manual – Software MultiLab Importer...

  • Page 15: Switching On The Meter

    OX 4100 H Commissioning Caution Make sure that the poles of the batteries are positioned correctly. ± The ± signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the battery compartment. Note Alternatively, you can also use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (type Mignon AA).

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation OX 4100 H Operation Switching on the meter Switching on Press the <On/Off> key. The meter performs a self-test. The display shows the manufacturer's logo while the self-test is being performed. The measured value display appears. mg/l 25.1 °C 15.03.2014...

  • Page 17: General Operating Principles

    An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in sec- display tion 2.1 and section 2.2. Operating modes, An overview of the operating modes and navigation of the OX 4100 H navigation is given in section 5.2.1 and section 5.2.2. 5.2.1 Operating modes The instrument has the following operating modes: ...

  • Page 18: Navigation

    Operation OX 4100 H 5.2.2 Navigation Measured value display In the measured value display, you can  Open the menu for calibration and measurement settings with <F1> (short keystroke)  Open the Storage & config menu with the sensor-independent set- tings with <F1...
  • Page 19 OX 4100 H Operation  Functions Functions are designated by the name of the function. They are immediately carried out by confirming with <OK>. Example: Display the Calibration record function. Calibration record Calibration data storage Calibration interval 150 d Comparison meas.

  • Page 20: Navigation Example 1: Setting The Language

    Operation OX 4100 H 5.2.3 Navigation example 1: Setting the language Press the <On/Off> key. The measured value display appears. The instrument is in the measuring mode. mg/l 25.1 °C 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 08:00 Using <F1 >/[Menu], open the Storage & config menu.
  • Page 21 OX 4100 H Operation System General Interface Clock Service information Reset 15.03.2014 Back 08:00 Select the General submenu with <><>. The current selection is displayed with a frame. Open the General submenu with <OK>. General Language: Deutsch Beep Illumination Contrast...

  • Page 22: Example 2 On Navigation: Setting The Date And Time

    Operation OX 4100 H Confirm the setting with <OK>. The meter switches to the measuring mode. The selected language is active. 5.2.4 Example 2 on navigation: Setting the date and time The meter has a clock with a date function. The date and time are indi- cated in the status line of the measured value display.
  • Page 23 OX 4100 H Operation Clock Date format dd.mm.yyyy Date 15.03.2014 Time 14:53:40 15.03.2014 Back 08:00 Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <OK>. The minutes are highlighted. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <OK>. The seconds are highlighted.

  • Page 24: Sensor-Independent Settings

    Operation OX 4100 H Sensor-independent settings The Storage & config menu comprises the following settings:  System (see section 5.3.1).  Data storage (see section 5.3.2) 5.3.1 System Overview The following sensor-independent meter characteristics can be adjusted in the Storage & config/System menu: ...

  • Page 25: Data Storage

    This menu contains all functions to display, edit and erase stored mea- sured values and calibration records. Note Detailed information on the memory functions of the OX 4100 H is given in section 5.5. 5.3.3 Automatic Stability control The function, automatic Stability control (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal.

  • Page 26: Dissolved Oxygen

    Operation OX 4100 H Dissolved oxygen 5.4.1 General information You can measure the following parameters:  D.O. concentration  D.O. saturation index ("D.O. saturation")  D.O. partial pressure Attention When a grounded PC is connected, measurements cannot be per- formed in grounded media as incorrect values would result.

  • Page 27: Measuring

    OX 4100 H Operation 5.4.2 Measuring You can carry out D.O. measurements as follows: Perform the preparatory activities according to section 5.4.1. Immerse the D.O. sensor in the test sample. mg/l 25.1 °C [SAL] 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 08:00 Selecting the You can switch between the following displays with <MODE>:...

  • Page 28: Settings For D.o. Sensors (Menu For Measurement And Calibration Settings)

    Operation OX 4100 H Criteria for a stable The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are measured value stable within the monitored time interval. Measured parameter Time interval Stability in the time inter- Δ : better than 0.05 mg/l D.O.
  • Page 29 OX 4100 H Operation Menu item Possible Explanation setting Calibration / Displays the calibration Calibration record record of the last calibration. Calibration / Calibra- Displays the last calibration tion data storage records. Calibration / 1 ... 999 d Calibration interval for the Calibration interval D.O.

  • Page 30: Calibration

    When to calibrate?  When the sensor symbol flashes (after the calibration interval has expired). Calibration procedures The OX 4100 H provides 2 calibration procedures:  Calibration in water vapor-saturated air. ® Use an OxiCal air calibration vessel for the calibration.
  • Page 31 OX 4100 H Operation Display Calibration record Relative slope S = 0.8 ... 1.25 S = 0.7 ... 0.8 S = 0.6 ... 0.7 S < 0.6 or S > 1.25 Error Error Eliminate the error according to chapter 7 W...
  • Page 32 Operation OX 4100 H Start the measurement with <OK>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parame- ter flashes. Wait for the end of the AutoRead measurement or accept the calibration value with <OK>.

  • Page 33: Displaying Calibration Records

    OX 4100 H Operation mg/l 0.973 OxiComp 15.03.2014 08:00 Using <> <>, set the correction factor to adjust the dis- played concentration value to the nominal value (value of the comparison measurement). Subsequently, accept the correc- tion factor with <OK>.
  • Page 34 Operation OX 4100 H Menu item Setting/ function Explanation Calibration / Displays the calibration Calibration data stor- record. age / Display Further options:  Scroll through the cali- bration records with Data storage / <><>. Calibration data stor-  Output the displayed...

  • Page 35: Data Memory

    Otherwise, the AR display is missing.  Calibration evaluation: +++, ++, +, -, or no evaluation Memory locations The OX 4100 H meter has two measurement data memories. The measured values recorded either manually or automatic are stored separately in individual measurement data memories.

  • Page 36: Manual Storage

    Operation OX 4100 H 5.5.1 Manual storage You can store a measurement dataset to the data memory as follows. The dataset is at the same time output to the interface: Press the <STR> key shortly. The menu for manual data storage appears.

  • Page 37: Automatic Storing At Intervals

    OX 4100 H Operation 5.5.2 Automatic storing at intervals The storing interval (Interval) determines the time interval between automatic data storing processes. Each data storing process transmits the current dataset to the interface at the same time. Configuring the Press the <STR >...
  • Page 38 Operation OX 4100 H Menu item Possible Explanation setting Duration 1 min ... x min Storing duration. Specifies after which time the automatic data storing should be terminated. The lower limit of the stor- ing duration is restricted by the storing interval.

  • Page 39: Memory

    OX 4100 H Operation Terminating the Proceed as follows to switch off the automatic data storing function automatic memory before the adjusted storing duration has expired: function prematurely Press the <STR > key. The following window appears. Warning Stop automatic storage? 15.03.2014...
  • Page 40 Operation OX 4100 H Settings Menu item Setting/ function Explanation Data storage / Displays all measurement Manual data storage / datasets page by page. Display Further options:  Scroll through the datas- ets with <><>.  Output the displayed dataset to the interface with <F2>/[USB output].

  • Page 41: Displaying And Editing The Measurement Data

    OX 4100 H Operation Example 15.03.2014 09:27:20 OX 4100 H Ser. Nr. 12345678 ID number 1 7.9 mg/l Temperature 25.0 °C ________________________________________ 15.03.2014 09:56:24 OX 4100 H Ser. Nr. 12345678 ID number 1 Quitting the display To quit the display of stored measurement datasets, you have the fol- lowing options: ...

  • Page 42: Transmitting Data (Usb Interface)

    Operation OX 4100 H Transmitting data (USB interface) 5.6.1 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 ...

  • Page 43: Connecting A Pc

    OX 4100 H Operation 5.6.2 Connecting a PC Connect the OX 4100 H to the PC via the USB interface. Attention The USB interface is not galvanically isolated. When a grounded PC is connected, measurements cannot be per- formed in grounded media as incorrect values would result.

  • Page 44: Reset

    Operation OX 4100 H Reset You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other. 5.8.1 Resetting the measurement settings Note The calibration data are reset to the default settings together with the measuring parameters. Recalibrate after performing a reset.

  • Page 45: Resetting The System Settings

    OX 4100 H Operation 5.8.2 Resetting the system settings The following system settings can be reset to the delivery status: Default settings Setting Language English Beep Baud rate 4800 Baud Output format ASCII Contrast 50 % Illumination Auto Switchoff time The system settings are reset in the menu, Storage &...

  • Page 46: Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal, Accessories

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories OX 4100 H Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories Maintenance The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. Note See the relevant operating manuals of the D.O. sensors for instructions on maintenance. 6.1.1 Replacing the batteries Unscrew the screws (1) on the underside of the meter.

  • Page 47: Cleaning

    OX 4100 H Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories Place four batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery compart- ment. Close the battery compartment. Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required.

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories OX 4100 H 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 49: What To Do If

    OX 4100 H What to do if... What to do if... Error message, Cause Remedy – Measured value outside the – Use a suitable D.O. sensor measuring range Error message, Cause Remedy Error – D.O. sensor contaminated – Clean D.O. sensor and...
  • Page 50 What to do if... OX 4100 H ba77071e02 09/2014...

  • Page 51: Firmware Update

     a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on the PC  the driver for the USB interface (on the enclosed CD-ROM)  the USB cable (included in the scope of delivery of the OX 4100 H). Program installation Install the downloaded firmware update on a PC.
  • Page 52 Firmware update OX 4100 H ba77071e02 09/2014...

  • Page 53: Lists

    OX 4100 H Lists Lists This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids. Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. How- ever, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not described here.
  • Page 54 Lists OX 4100 H Salinity The absolute salinity S of seawater corresponds to the relationship of the mass of dissolved salts to the mass of the solution (in g/Kg). In practice, this dimension cannot be measured directly. Therefore, the practical salinity according to IOT is used for oceanographic monitoring.
  • Page 55 OX 4100 H Lists Index Measurement data memory Edit ......39 Air calibration beaker ....30 Erase .
  • Page 56 Lists OX 4100 H ba77071e02 09/2014...

  • Page 57: Technical Service

    (3) years from date of delivery. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option and cost, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of this product to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period.
  • Page 58 Compliance with local laws and regulations OX 4100 H ba77071e02 09/2014...
  • Page 60 Av. Tomás Ribeiro, 43- 3 D New Zealand 00380 Helsinki 2790-221 Carnaxide Tel.: 09 80 45 51 Tel.: 21 3600 770 Global Science - A VWR Company Fax: 09 80 45 52 00 Fax: 21 3600 798/9 241 Bush Road E-mail: info@fi.vwr.com E-mail: info@pt.vwr.com Albany 0632, Auckland Tel.: 0800 734 100...

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