Overview Cond 3210 Overview The Cond 3210 compact precision conductivity meter enables you to perform conductivity measurements quickly and reliably. The Cond 3210 provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications. The proven procedures for determining or adjusting the cell constant support your work with the conductivity meter.
Cond 3210 Overview Keypad In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <ENTER>) 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.
Overview Cond 3210 Display ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.475 1/cm] HOLD AR 22.09.2008 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)
Cond 3210 Overview Connectors 1 Conductivity measuring cell 2 Service interface Caution Only connect measuring cells to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting). Almost all customary measuring cells fulfill these conditions.
Safety Cond 3210 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.
Cond 3210 Safety Authorized use Authorized use of the meter consists exclusively of the measurement of conductivity, resistivity, salinity, TDS (total dissolved solids) and tem- perature in a laboratory or field environment. The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T...
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Safety datasheets of the chemical manufacturers. Caution In addition to the safety instructions mentioned here, also follow the safety instructions of the sensors used. The operating manuals of the sensors are available on the sup- plied CD and on the Internet under www.WTW.com. ba75794e07 07/2017...
Cond 3210 Commissioning Commissioning Scope of delivery Conductivity meter Cond 3210 4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA Short instructions CD-ROM with – detailed operating manual Initial commissioning Perform the following activities: Insert the supplied batteries ...
Commissioning Cond 3210 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).
Cond 3210 Operation 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. ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C...
An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in sec- display tion 1.1 and section 1.2. Operating modes, An overview of the operating modes and navigation of the Cond 3210 navigation is given in section 4.2.1 and section 4.2.2. 4.2.1 Operating modes The instrument has the following operating modes: ...
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Cond 3210 Operation System General Clock Service information Reset 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Settings Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on the right-hand side. The setting mode is opened with <ENTER>. Subsequently, the setting can be changed with <><> and <ENTER>.
Operation Cond 3210 ϰ Measuring cell Temp. comp. (TC) TDS factor 1.00 Stability control Temperature unit °C ϰ = 1413 µS/cm 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Note The principles of navigation are explained in the two following sections by reference of examples: ...
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Cond 3210 Operation Storage & config System Data storage 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Select the System submenu with <><>. The current selection is displayed with a frame. Open the System submenu with <ENTER>. System General Clock Service information Reset 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Select the General submenu with <><>.
Operation Cond 3210 Open the setting mode for the Language with <ENTER>. General Language: Deutsch Illumination Contrast 48 % Switchoff time 30 min 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Select the required language with <><>. Confirm the setting with <ENTER>. The meter switches to the measuring mode.
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Cond 3210 Operation In the measured value display: Using <F1 >/[Menu], open the Storage & config menu. The instrument is in the setting mode. Select and confirm the System / Clock menu with <><> and <ENTER>. The setting menu for the date and time opens up.
Operation Cond 3210 Sensor-independent settings The Storage & config menu comprises the following settings: System (see section 4.3.1). Data storage (see section 4.3.2) 4.3.1 System Overview The following sensor-independent meter characteristics can be adjusted in the Storage & config/System menu: ...
This menu contains all functions to display, edit and erase stored mea- sured values. Note Detailed information on the memory functions of the Cond 3210 is given in section 4.5. 4.3.3 Automatic Stability control The function, automatic Stability control (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal.
Operation Cond 3210 Conductivity 4.4.1 General information You can measure the following parameters: Conductivity Specific resistance Salinity Total dissolved solids (TDS) Temperature The conductivity measuring cells TetraCon 325, KLE 325, LR 325/01 measurement and LR 325/001 have an integrated temperature sensor.
Cond 3210 Operation 4.4.2 Measuring You can carry out conductivity measurements as follows: Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.4.1. Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test sample. ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.475 1/cm] 15.03.2014 Menu...
Operation Cond 3210 Using <ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manu- ally. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator appears as soon as a stable measured value is recognized.
Cond 3210 Operation Nonlinear temperature compensation (nLF) according to EN 27 Linear temperature compensation (Lin) with adjustable coeffi- cients in the range of 0.000 ... 10.000 % No temperature compensation (off) Note The reference temperature and temperature compensation are set in the Measurement menu for the parameter, conductivity (see section 4.4.4).
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Operation Cond 3210 Settings The settings are made in the Measurement menu for the measured parameter, conductivity. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <F1>/[menu] or <ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>.
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Cond 3210 Operation Menu item Possible Explanation setting Any measuring cells with freely adjustable cell con- stants. Measurement / 0.250 ... Display and setting option of Measuring cell / 25.000 cm the cell constant of any mea- Cell const. man suring cells (man).
Operation Cond 3210 Menu item Possible Explanation setting Measurement / °C Temperature unit, Temperature unit °F degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. All temperature values are dis- played with the selected unit. Reset Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.6.1).
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Cond 3210 Operation Display Calibration Cell constant [cm record within the ranges 0.450 ... 0.500 cm 0.800 ... 0.880 cm outside the ranges Error Error 0.450 ... 0.500 cm Eliminate the error according to 0.800 ... 0.880 cm chapter 6 W...
AutoRead criterion was met while storing (stable measured value). Otherwise, the AR display is missing. Calibration evaluation: +++, ++, +, -, or no evaluation Memory locations The Cond 3210 meter has a measurement data memory. Data memory Maximum number of datasets Manual data storage 4.5.1 Manual storage...
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Cond 3210 Operation Manual data storage 4 von 500 15.03.2014 07:00:00 ϰ 1415 µS/cm 24.8 °C AR +++ ID number: Continue 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 If necessary, change and confirm the ID number (1 ... 10000) with <><> and <ENTER>. The dataset is stored. The meter switches to the measured value display.
Operation Cond 3210 measured value display.Open the manual memory directly with the <RCL> key. Settings Menu item Setting/func- Explanation tion Data storage / Displays all measurement Manual data storage / datasets page by page. Display Further options: Scroll through the data- sets with <><>.
Cond 3210 Operation 4.5.2 D ISPLAYING AND EDITING THE MEASUREMENT DATA MEMORY Reset You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other. 4.6.1 Resetting the measurement settings Note The calibration data are reset to the default settings together with the measuring parameters.
Operation Cond 3210 4.6.2 Resetting the system settings The following system settings can be reset to the default status: Setting Default settings Language English Beep Contrast 50 % Illumination Auto Switchoff time The system settings are reset in the menu, Storage & config / System / Reset.
Cond 3210 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. Note See the relevant operating manuals of the measuring cells for instruc- tions on maintenance. 5.1.1 Replacing the batteries Unscrew the screws (1) on the underside of the meter.
Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Cond 3210 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.
Cond 3210 What to do if... What to do if... Error message Cause Remedy OFL, UFL – Measured value outside the – Use suitable measuring cell measuring range Error message, Cause Remedy Error – Measuring cell contaminated – Clean cell and replace it if necessary –...
Technical data Cond 3210 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...
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Technical data Cond 3210 Nonlinear (nLF) ± 0.5 % 0 °C ... + 35 °C according to EN 27 888 ± 0.5 % + 35 °C ... + 50 °C enhanced nLF function Linear (lin) ± 0.5 % + 10 °C ... + 75 °C SAL / range 0.0 ...
Cond 3210 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.
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Lists Cond 3210 Reference tempera- Fixed temperature value to compare temperature-dependent ture measured values. For conductivity measurements, the measured value is converted to a conductivity value at a reference temperature of 20 °C or 25 °C. Reset Restoring the original condition of all settings of a measuring system.
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Cond 3210 Lists Index ....... 28 Menus (navigation) ....16 Authorized use .
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