Myron L ULTRAPENX2 Operation Manual

Ptbtx2 app, for use with pocket testers, with comm firmware 2.x, and your ios or android mobile devices
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Operation
Manual
PTBTX2™ APP
™ Pocket Testers
For use with ULTRAPEN
X2
(with Comm Firmware 2.x)
and Your iOS™ or Android™ Mobile Devices
02JUL19

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual PTBTX2™ APP ™ Pocket Testers For use with ULTRAPEN (with Comm Firmware 2.x) and Your iOS™ or Android™ Mobile Devices 02JUL19...
  • Page 2 PLEASE NOTE: Because of our commitment to product improvement, the substance and style of this manual may change. When changes are made, the updated manual is posted for download in PDF format from the ® Myron L Company Website: www.myronl.com 02JUL19...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ULTRAPENX2 CALIBRATION ..........69 10. Connect / Disconnect Screen.............. 12 43. General Calibration Information............69 11. Pairing an ULTRAPENX2 to the Mobile Device ........13 44. Calibration Preparation ................ 70 12. Switching to a Different ULTRAPENX2..........14 45. PTBT1 – Single Point Wet Calibration..........72 13.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    ® Myron L is a registered trademark of the Myron L Company. iOS™ is a trademark of Cisco Systems Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. It is used under license by Apple Inc. for its iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating systems.
  • Page 5: General Statements

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Introduction 1. General Statements: ● Throughout this manual the term “menu” will be used for any list of options presented to the user, including: ■ Android Context Menus. ■ iOS Picker Wheels. 2. Minimum System Requirements: Mobile device running: ●...
  • Page 6: Ultrapenx2 Features And Specifications

    Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN Features and Specifications ULTRAPEN FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS This section describes: ● Basic Features and Layout of the ULTRAPEN Pocket Testers 4. PTBT1 Features Figure 4-1 PTBT1 (Conductivity, TDS and Salinity) Features (see Figure 4-1). 1. Push Button – Press to turn ON and place it in Standby Mode. 2.
  • Page 7: Ptbt2 Features

    Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN Features and Specifications 5. PTBT2 Features Figure 5-1 PTBT2 (pH) Features (see Figure 5-1). 1. Push Button – Press to turn PTBT2 ON and place it in Standby Mode. 2. Battery Cap – Unscrew to change battery. 3.
  • Page 8: Ptbt3 Features

    Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN Features and Specifications 6. PTBT3 Features Figure 6-1 PTBT3 (ORP) Features (see Figure 6-1). 1. Push Button – Press to turn PTBT3 ON and place it in Standby Mode. 2. Battery Cap – Unscrew to change battery. 3.
  • Page 9: Specification Tables

    Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN Features and Specifications 7. Specification Tables Table 1: PTBT1 (Conductivity, TDS, Salinity) Specifications PTBTX2 App Requirements: Apple iOS 10.0 or later; Android 7.0 or later Measurement Range: 1 - 9999 µS or ppm (0.0010 - 9.999 ppt salinity) Accuracy (After Wet Calibration): ±...
  • Page 10 Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN Features and Specifications Table 2: PTBT2 (pH) Specifications PTBTX2 App Requirements: Apple iOS 10.0 or later; Android 7.0 or later 0.00 – 14.00 pH Measurement Range: Accuracy (After Wet Calibration): ± 0.01 pH Repeatability: ± 0.01 pH Resolution: 0.01 pH;...
  • Page 11 Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN Features and Specifications Table 3: PTBT3 (ORP) Specifications PTBTX2 App Requirements: Apple iOS 10.0 or later; Android 7.0 or later Measurement Range: -1000mV to +1000mV Accuracy (After Wet Cal): ± 10 mV Resolution: ORP: 1 mV Temperature: 0.1 ºC or 0.1 ºF Time to Reading Stabilization: 10 - 45 seconds...
  • Page 12: Basic Interface

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Basic Interface BASIC INTERFACE 8. Main Measurement Screen The Measurement screen is the screen that appears when the App is Opened and the screen that displays the results of measurements. 1. If there is no Connected 2.
  • Page 13: Feature Navigation Bar

    Tap this button to open the Calibration module of the App. ● ® ULTRAPEN Calibrations should always be performed using Myron L Company Standard Solutions and Buffers. ○ X2’s Calibration constants derived from these calibrations are stored in the ULTRAPEN memory and are applied to subsequent measurements.
  • Page 14 ○ Choose between displaying Temperature data as either °C or °F. ● ® Access Help files by opening the device’s default browser and opening the Myron L Company web page where they can be found. ● Access the About page (displays the current revision of the PTBTX2 App).
  • Page 15: Pairing To And Unpairing From An Ultrapenx2

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Pairing and Unpairing PAIRING TO AND UNPAIRING FROM AN ULTRAPEN WARNING!! Each ULTRAPEN can only be connected and paired to ONE mobile device at a time! ● ALWAYS disconnect / unpair from the current mobile device BEFORE connecting / pairing to another mobile device. ○...
  • Page 16: Pairing An Ultrapenx2 To The Mobile Device

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Pairing and Unpairing 11. Pairing an ULTRAPEN to the Mobile Device To pair and connect the ULTRAPEN to your mobile device: 1. Make sure that the ULTRAPEN which you wish to pair is not paired to any other mobile device. 2.
  • Page 17: Switching To A Different Ultrapenx2

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Pairing and Unpairing 12. Switching to a Different ULTRAPEN 1. Make sure that the ULTRAPEN to which you wish to pair is not paired to any other mobile device. 2. Tap the Connect / Disconnect button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 3.
  • Page 18: Correcting Connection Problems

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Pairing and Unpairing 13. Correcting Connection Problems Sometimes your mobile device and the ULTRAPEN may have problems connecting. Below are the most common connectivity issues and how to fix them. ULTRAPEN will not appear on the Connect / Disconnect Screen. 1.
  • Page 19: Unpairing An Ultrapenx2

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Pairing and Unpairing 14. Unpairing an ULTRAPEN Once successfully paired with the App, the ULTRAPEN ● Stays paired until it is manually unpaired by the user. ● Will remain on the list until removed by the user. Unpairing / Disconnecting an ULTRAPEN 1.
  • Page 20: Deleting An Ultrapenx2 From The Pen List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Pairing and Unpairing 15. Deleting an ULTRAPEN from the Pen List 1. Tap the Connect / Disconnect button on the Feature Navigation Bar to switch to the Connect / Disconnect screen. 2. Tap the EDIT button in the 3.
  • Page 21: Ultrapenx2 Measurements

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Measurements ULTRAPEN MEASUREMENTS 16. Making Measurements – General Notes 1. Turn on the PTBTX2 App. ● Before you take a reading, make sure the ULTRAPEN Paired / Connected to the App and that the Sensor is clean and calibrated. ●...
  • Page 22: Making Measurements - Hold Mode

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Measurements 17. Making Measurements – HOLD mode NOTE: For best results: ● Always have a separate container of Rinse Solution from the same sample you intend to measure. ● Do not rest the Sensor / Cell on the bottom of the sample container. 1.
  • Page 23: Making Measurements - Live Mode

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Measurements 18. Making Measurements – LIVE Mode In LIVE mode, the ULTRAPEN will continue taking new measurements and periodically sending them to the App which will update the Measurement screen with the most recent measurement. Switching from HOLD mode to LIVE mode (PTBT2 and PTBT3 ONLY) 1.
  • Page 24 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Measurements Starting and Ending LIVE mode Measurements 1. Press and release the PEN BUTTON on the PTBT2 or PTBT3 to turn it ON and place the ULTRAPEN into STANDBY mode. 2. Tap the Measurement button in the Feature Navigation Bar. 3.
  • Page 25: Using The Scoop

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Measurements 19. Using the Scoop NOTE: If you cannot dip the pen in the sample solution or pour the sample into a clean container, use the scoop. ● For best results, we recommend calibrating the ULTRAPEN using the scoop before using it to make measurements.
  • Page 26: The Main Settings Screen

    . This set of screens is used to select which type of ULTRAPEN is to be simulated. ® HELP: Opens a link to a Myron L Company web page that includes a variety of downloadable instructions and manuals. ABOUT: Basic information about this version of the App.
  • Page 27: Ultrapenx2 Settings

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – ULTRAPEN Settings ULTRAPEN SETTINGS 20. Accessing ULTRAPEN Settings To access the ULTRAPEN Settings: 1. Tap the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. Tap the Ultrapen Settings 3. If there is no Connected / 4.
  • Page 28 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – ULTRAPEN Settings Changing the ULTRAPENX2 Name s have the default name “MLC-PTBTx[ 4-digit Hexadecimal MAC Address]”. All ULTRAPEN ● EXAMPLE: MLCP-TBTX94C5 To change an ULTRAPEN X2’s name: 1. Tap on the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar.
  • Page 29 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – ULTRAPEN Settings 8. The App will begin 9. At some point the App will 10. After approximately 1-5 11. Once the Name change downloading the new Name turn the ULTRAPEN seconds the App will turn the process is complete, the to the ULTRAPEN so that it can be reset with...
  • Page 30: Changing The Ptbt1 Solution Mode

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – ULTRAPEN Settings 21. Changing the PTBT1 Solution Mode 1. Tap on the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. Select Ultrapen Settings from the list that appears. 3. If this screen appears, press 4.
  • Page 31 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – ULTRAPEN Settings 7. The App will upload the new Solution Mode 8. Once the Solution Mode change process is Setting to the Connected / Paired PTBT1. complete, the Ultrapen Settings screen will reappear and show the NEW Solution Mode setting.
  • Page 32: Changing The Ptbt2 / Ptbt3 Pen Mode (Live / Hold)

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – ULTRAPEN Settings 22. Changing the PTBT2 / PTBT3 Pen Mode (LIVE / HOLD) 1. Tap on the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. Select Ultrapen Settings from the list that appears. 3. If this screen appears, press 4.
  • Page 33 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – ULTRAPEN Settings 7. The App will upload the new Pen Mode Setting 8. Once the Pen Mode change process is to the Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN complete the Ultrapen Settings screen will reappear and show the NEW Pen Mode. ●...
  • Page 34: Ptbtx2 App Preferences & Reference Information

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences PTBTX2 APP PREFERENCES & REFERENCE INFORMATION 23. Accessing Application Preferences NOTE: There does NOT have to be a Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN to change Application Preferences. To access the App Preferences: 1. Tap the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar. The Application Preferences section contains: ●...
  • Page 35: Turning The Mobile Device Screen Lock Switch On / Off

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 24. Turning the Mobile Device Screen Lock Switch ON / OFF This feature in the OFF position causes the PTBTX2 App to continue running uninterrupted, without requiring you to constantly turn the mobile device's native Auto –...
  • Page 36: Changing The Email Format

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 25. Changing the Email Format Data records may be exported from the PTBTX2 App via email in any one of the following file formats. ● .csv: Comma Separated Values format (Default). This file format should work with any spreadsheet application. ●...
  • Page 37: Changing The Time And Date Formats

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 26. Changing the Time and Date Formats ● Time values can be displayed as either: ○ 12-hour format with AM/PM (default). ○ 24-hour format. ● Date values can be displayed as one of the following: ○...
  • Page 38 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 6. To change the Date Format, tap the 7. A Menu will appear with the 8. The menu will disappear. Date Format field. Date Format options. The new Date F ormat will appear in the Make your selection and tap APPLY.
  • Page 39: Changing The Temperature Units Of Measure

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 27. Changing the Temperature Units of Measure ● Temperature units displayed on the Measurement screen and in Data Records can be displayed as either °C or °F. NOTE: There does NOT have to be a Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN to change the Temperature units of measure.
  • Page 40: Creating And Using Locations

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 28. Creating and Using Locations The PTBTX2 App allows you to include the location of measurements when storing measurements in data records. ● GPS Locations: A location can be associated with a GPS Latitude & Longitude as reported by the phone's GPS Services. ○...
  • Page 41 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences Adding a GPS Location NOTE: GPS locations must be separated by a certain distance. The exact distance is dependent upon the accuracy and resolution of your device's GPS circuitry. ● If you are too close to a previously programmed GPS location, the App will select that location instead of displaying a new set of Longitude and Latitude coordinates.
  • Page 42 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 7. The App will open a GPS 8. A standard keypad and text 9. The App will return to the 10. The App will return to the Field containing the edit cursor will appear for the Location Edit screen.
  • Page 43 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences Adding a NON-GPS Location NOTE: There does NOT have to be a Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN to add a Non-GPS location. 1. Tap on the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2.
  • Page 44 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 7. The App will open a Location field 8. A standard keypad and text edit 9. The App will return to the Location Edit containing the phrase “Location cursor will appear for the device’s screen.
  • Page 45 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 10. The App will return to the Main Location 11. Tap the location you wish to select. screen. The selected location will always go to the When the GPS Switch is set to OFF, the top of the Location List.
  • Page 46 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences Editing the Name of a Location on the List. NOTE: There does NOT have to be a Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN to edit the name of a Location. 1. Tap on the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2.
  • Page 47 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 8. A standard keypad and text edit 9. Tap the SAVE button. 10. The EDIT Location screen will cursor will appear for the reappear showing the new device’s OS. name for the location. Edit the field contents as you Tap the DONE button.
  • Page 48 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 11. The App will return to the Main 12. Tap the location you wish to select. Location screen. The selected location will always go When the GPS Switch is set to OFF, to the top of the Location List.
  • Page 49 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences Deleting a Location from the List. NOTE: There does NOT have to be a Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN to Delete a Location. 1. Tap on the Preferences button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2.
  • Page 50 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences 6. A red DELETE button will appear 7. Tselected location will be removed 9. Unless you deleted it, the previously to the right of the location name. from the list. selected location will still be selected. Tap the red DELETE button.
  • Page 51: The Demo Ultrapen

    ULTRAPEN available and awake. Selecting the Demo ULTRAPEN Model ● ® The Demo Pen feature can emulate any one of the following Myron L Company ULTRAPEN instruments. ○ PTBT1 – Conductivity Ultrapen. ○ PTBT2 – pH Ultrapen.
  • Page 52 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – App Preferences Connecting to the Demo Pen NOTE: There does NOT have to be a Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN to connect to the Demo Pen. 1. Tap the Connect / Disconnect button in the Feature Navigation Bar. 2.
  • Page 53: Reference Informaton

    1. Tap the Preferences button in the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. Tap on the Help line on the base Settings screen. ® 3. The App will open the default browser for your mobile device and automatically link you to the Myron L Company PTBTX2 download page.
  • Page 54: Data Records

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS DATA RECORDS 32. Creating and Displaying Data Records Creating Records (Memory Store): 1. Take a measurement as you normally would. 2. Tap the MS button just beneath the 3. The App will display the data to be 4.
  • Page 55 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS Viewing Record List 1. Tap the MR (Memory Recall) button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. If you have not stored 3. After you have 5. As each record is 6. The Record number 7.
  • Page 56 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS View the Contents of a Record Tap the MR (Memory Recall) button on the Feature Navigation Bar.   2. Swipe UP or DOWN 3. Tap that record once. 4. The Record contents 5.
  • Page 57: Adding A Note To A Data Record

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 33. Adding a Note to a Data Record You can add notes, remarks, or any kind of additional data to a record. This can be done: ● During the original Memory Save process, or: ●...
  • Page 58: Replacing The Data In A Record

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 34. Replacing the Data in a Record You can replace the data in a specific Record Location with data from a new reading. ● This operation will completely erase the original data in that record location but keep the Record Number the same. 1.
  • Page 59 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 4. A warning dialogue box will appear. If you tap the MR button, you will If you open the actual record, you notice that the data from the new will see that the data from the new Tap the CANCEL button to leave measurement appears in the data measurement appears in all of the...
  • Page 60: Editing The Data Records And The Records List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS EDITING THE DATA RECORDS AND THE RECORDS LIST You can use the Data Records list to perform the following actions on individual or groups of records: select groups of records to; Export, Clear, Sort, or Delete.
  • Page 61: Using The Sort Feature To Arrange Data Records On The List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 36. Using the Sort Feature to Arrange Data Records on the List You can use the Data Record List - Edit mode to Sort Records. ● Sorting can be performed with up to four levels of nested keys. ●...
  • Page 62 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS Adding Sort Keys 1. Tap the MR button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. Tap the Edit button in the top right corner. 3. Tap the Sort/Filter button that appears in the Record Edit bar at the bottom of the screen. 4.
  • Page 63 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS Arranging Sort Keys If you have selected multiple Sort Keys they will act as a nested sort: ○ The key appearing at the top of the Arrange screen list is the primary Sort Key. ○...
  • Page 64 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS Removing Sort Keys 1. Tap the MR button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. Tap the Edit button in the top right corner. 3. Tap the Sort/Filter button that appears in the Record Edit bar at the bottom of the screen. 4.
  • Page 65: Filtering The Data Records List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 37. Filtering the Data Records List The filter feature allows you to modify the SORTED record list so that it ONLY shows certain records. ● Filtering the List allows you to export, clear or delete a subset of records without affecting other records. ●...
  • Page 66 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS Adding Filtering Criteria 1. Tap the MR button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. Tap the EDIT button in the top right of the screen. 3. Tap the Sort/Filter button that appears in the Record Edit bar at the bottom of the screen. 4.
  • Page 67: Clearing A Single Record On The List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 38. Clearing a Single Record on the List Clearing a record removes all the data from the fields in a record, but does not remove the record number from the record list. ●...
  • Page 68: Clearing Multiple Records On The List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 39. Clearing Multiple Records on the List 1. Tap the MR button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. When the Record list 3. Tap the records you wish to 4. Tap the Clear Record 5.
  • Page 69: Deleting A Single Record From The List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 40. Deleting a Single Record from the List The chosen record will be completely removed from the list and from the App’s memory. Deleting a record removes all the data in a record, and removes the record number from the record list. 1.
  • Page 70: Deleting Multiple Records From The List

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 41. Deleting Multiple Records from the List 1. Tap the MR button on the Feature Navigation Bar. 2. When the Data Record list 3. Tap the records you wish to 4. Tap the RED Delete button. 7.
  • Page 71: Exporting Data Records

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – DATA RECORDS 42. Exporting Data Records You can export one or more data records from the record list by emailing them from the PTBTX2 App. ● The records will be exported in whatever the currently chosen format is: .xls, .xlsx, or .csv. 1.
  • Page 72: Ultrapenx2 Calibration

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION ULTRAPEN CALIBRATION 43. General Calibration Information ® The Myron L Company recommends calibrating regularly, however, you should check the calibration whenever measurements are not as expected. NOTES: ○ Small bubbles trapped in the Sensor or measurement Cell may give a false calibration.
  • Page 73: Calibration Preparation

    1800 µS Total Dissolved TDS 442 3000 ppm Solids (TDS) 442-3000 ppm™ Single Point Total Dissolved PTBT1 TDS NaCl 2027 ppm ® Myron L Company Calibration Solids (TDS) Natural Water Salinity 442 Salinity 3.000 ppt Standard Salinity NaCl Salinity 2.027 ppt 4.00 pH, 7.00 pH and/or 10.00...
  • Page 74 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 2. If there is no Connected / Paired 3. If this screen appears, the 4. If this screen appears the App Ultrapen, this screen will appear. Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN is ready to begin calibration. OFF.
  • Page 75: Ptbt1 - Single Point Wet Calibration

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 45. PTBT1 – Single Point Wet Calibration 1. Prepare for calibrating the PTBT1 (see Section 44). 2. Rinse the measurement Cell by swirling it in reference solution of the same type as you will use during the calibration for 20-30 seconds 3.
  • Page 76: Ptbt2 - Full Three Point Wet Calibration

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 46. PTBT2 – Full THREE Point Wet Calibration. This Calibration mode allows the user to calibrate the PTBT2 at 7.0 pH and at both 4.0 pH and 10.0 pH. 1. Prepare for calibrating the PTBT2 (see Section 44). 2.
  • Page 77 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION Calibrating Additional Points (Gain) At this point you can use either 4.0 pH buffer or 10.0 pH buffer to complete the second calibration point (4.0 pH will be used in this example). ● Always rinse the Sensor in a separate container of the same pH buffer to be used for the second calibration point.
  • Page 78 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 18. If you tapped the CONTINUE button, the 19. The App will identify which of the three 20. Once the 3rd and final CAL point is PTBT2’s LED will begin flashing rapidly; possible calibration solutions is being completed, the App will update the CAL the App will display a calibration used.
  • Page 79: Ptbt2 - Two Point Wet Calibration

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 47. PTBT2 – TWO Point Wet Calibration. Two Point Calibration allows the user to calibrate the PTBT2 at 7.0 pH and either a second point at either 4.0 pH or 10.0 pH. 1. Prepare for calibrating the PTBT2 (see Section 44). 2.
  • Page 80 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION Calibrating the Second Point At this point you can use either 4.0 pH buffer or 10.0 pH buffer to complete the 2-point calibration (4.0 pH will be used in this example). ● Always rinse the Sensor in a separate container of the same pH buffer to be used for the second calibration point. ●...
  • Page 81: Ptbt2 - Single Point (Offset) Wet Calibration

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 48. PTBT2 – Single Point (Offset) Wet Calibration If you wish to ONLY calibrate the PTBT2’s Offset (Zero Point) follow these steps. 1. Prepare for calibrating the PTBT2 (see Section 44). 2. Rinse the Sensor by swirling it in 7.0 pH reference buffer for 20-30 seconds. 3.
  • Page 82: Ptbt2 - Single Point (Gain) Wet Calibration

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 49. PTBT2 – Single Point (Gain) Wet Calibration A single point Calibration may be performed on the PTBT2 by using either 4.0 pH Buffer or 10.0 pH (10.0 pH will be used in this example). 1.
  • Page 83: Ptbt3 - Single Point Wet Calibration

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 50. PTBT3 – Single Point Wet Calibration 1. Prepare for calibrating the PTBT3 (see Section 44). 2. Rinse the Sensor by swirling it in fresh reference solution of the same type as you will use during the calibration for 20-30 seconds 3.
  • Page 84: Factory Cal

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – CALIBRATION 51. Factory CAL CAUTION:: FAC CAL resets the ULTRAPEN 's internal calibration constants and erases all previously stored Wet Calibration data. Future measurements will not reflect the current state of the Sensor and measurement Cell. 1.
  • Page 85: Calibration Records

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Calibration Records CALIBRATION RECORDS A record of each wet calibration performed is automatically stored in the mobile devices memory. 52. Accessing Calibration Records. NOTE: There does NOT have to be a Connected / Paired ULTRAPEN to access Calibration Records.
  • Page 86: Sorting, Filtering And Deleting Calibration Records

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Calibration Records Clearing CAL Records. While a Calibration Record can be deleted completely from the App’s database, the data in a Calibration Record cannot be cle ared or replaced. Exporting (Emailing) CAL Records. Calibrations may not be exported. 53.
  • Page 87: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Maintenance and Cleaning MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 54. Battery Replacement The PTBTX2 App display has an indicator that depicts the ULTRAPEN battery's charge level. ● When the charge level falls below 25%, the indicator will flash RED. Replace the battery with an N-type battery. 1.
  • Page 88: Routine Maintenance Ptbt2

    Using ORP electrode cleaning paper (included with PTBT3) and water, gently clean the platinum electrode, rinse thoroughly with clean water, then recondition the Sensor. ● ® Reconditioning the Sensor: For greatest accuracy and speed of response, the Myron L Company recommends reconditioning the Sensor after cleaning.
To recondition the Sensor: 
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  • Page 89: Ultrapenx2 Sensor Replacement

    Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Maintenance and Cleaning 58. ULTRAPEN Sensor Replacement PTBT1 Sensor Replacement The PTBT1 conductivity Cell is not replaceable. PTBT2 / PTBT3 Sensor Replacement CAUTIONS and NOTES: ● Only remove/replace the pH / ORP Sensor in a CLEAN and DRY environment! ●...
  • Page 90 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Maintenance and Cleaning 5. Once the Sensor is COMPLETELY dry: a. Remove the brown plastic cap over the connector end of the Sensor. b. Inspect to ensure the three O-rings are on Sensor body. 6.
  • Page 91: Accessories

    ■ PH10 Myron L ® Company 10.0 pH Calibration Buffer ● ™ PTBT3 requires Myron L Company 80mV Quinhydrone, 260mV Quinhydrone, or 470mV MLC Light’s ORP ® The ULTRAPEN Standard Solutions for wet calibration and Sensor Storage Solution for proper storage.
  • Page 92 Operation Manual – PTBTX2 App – Maintenance and Cleaning Misc. Items ● pH / ORP Storage Solution: Order Part Number: PHSS ● PTBT3 ORP Electrode Cleaning Paper: Order Part Numbers: ■ OECP-25, QTY 25. ■ OECP-100, QTY 100. 89 of 93 02JUL19...
  • Page 93: Troubleshooting Hints

    Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN and PTBTX2 App Troubleshooting Hints TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS 60. Communication Errors ● The most common issues that occur when using the PTBTX2 App are communication errors that occur between the App and the ULTRAPEN due to low battery charge levels for either the mobile device or the Ultrapen. PREVENTION: ●...
  • Page 94 Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN and PTBTX2 App Troubleshooting Hints will not appear on the Connect / Disconnect Screen, but Device’s Bluetooth is ON. ULTRAPEN 1. Close the PTBTX2 App. 2. Turn OFF the mobile device. 3. Make sure the ULTRAPEN is ON and in Standby Mode.
  • Page 95: Other App Issues

    Operation Manual – ULTRAPEN and PTBTX2 App Troubleshooting Hints 61. Other App Issues Odd Characters Appear in ULTRAPEN Name after Name Change: Sometimes, after changing the name of an ULTRAPEN , extra symbols or characters may appear at the end of the new name. EXAMPLE: ●...
  • Page 96: Ptbt2 Ph Sensor Issues

    ® ® For other technical questions, see the Myron L Company Contact your local Myron L® Company distributor or Myron L Company Contact Information on the last page of this manual. for a replacement Sensor. 93 of 93...
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