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Ultrameter III ™
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mODel 9PtK
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  • Page 1 9PtK Distributed By: ® Industry Leader in RO Expertise and Membrane Applications since 1983™ 2450 Business Park Dr., Vista, CA 92081  (760) 727-3711 (760) 727-4427  www.appliedmembranes.com  sales@appliedmembranes.com Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com 27 April 11...
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  • Page 3 Model KCL-70002OZ 2oz. bottle of 442-3000 Model 442-30002OZ Titration T-plunger Model TPLuNgER Wireless USB Adapter (dongle) for 9Ps ordered with bluDock™ option installed Model BDDO U2CI software CD for 9Ps ordered with bluDock™ option installed Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    This is how your instrument, as shipped from the factory, is set to operate. For use in seawater desalination for example, both the conductivity and TDS may easily be changed to NaCl. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 6: Features And Specifications

    EN61326-1: 2006 + Annex A: 2008 (hand-held devices) (Conformité Européenne) CISPR 11: 2003 IEC 61000-4-2: 2001 and, IEC 61000-4-3: 2002 * ™ SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV Additional information is available on our website: www.myronl.com MADE IN USA Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 7: Specification Chart

    This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Ultrameter III only. The Myron L Company assumes no other responsibility or liability. E. Ultrameter III Model Ultrameter III model Conductivity/Resistivity/TDS/Alkalinity/Hardness/LSI/ PARAMETERS ORP/Free Chlorine/pH/Temperature Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 8 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 Website: www.myronl.com Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    B. The 4 Solution Types ..... 23 C. Calibration of Each Solution Type ... . 23 Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 10 B. Hardware Setup ......47 C. Memory Stack Download ....48 Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 11 XXVI. gLOSSARY........68 Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 12: Rules Of Operation

    Pressing any measurement key puts the unit in that measurement mode even if you are in a calibration sequence and also serves to cancel a change (ref. Leaving Calibration, pg. 27). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 13: Cond, Res And Tds Keys

    A press of enters the unit in LSI calculator mode, which can be used to measure LSI by pulling the most recent alkalinity, hardness, pH and temperature values or for hypothetical water balance adjustments. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 14: Ph And Orp/Free Chlorine Keys

    While reviewing stored records, the mclr side of the key is active to allow clearing records (ref. Clearing a Record/Memory Clear, pg. 37). 6. UP or DOWN Keys While measuring in any parameter, the keys activate Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 15: After Using The Ultrameter Iii

    B. Titration Methods For Alkalinity, Hardness titrations, assemble the required materials before you begin: a pipette with 100µL tips, the required reagents, the cell extender, and the T-plunger. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 16: Pipette Instructions

    To DISPENSE a sample: With the pipette in the REST Do not allow the pipette tip to touch position, place the tip end over the the cell wall or the sample. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 17: T-Plunger Instructions

    When the display says to hold (“hOld”): cell end of the 9P up Hold the instrument steady in the horizontal position and down 3 times. while the instrument records a measurement. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 18: Measuring Conductivity

    Ensure pH protective cap is secure to avoid contamination. Install the cell extender by pushing the base of the cell extender into the conductivity cell until it is fully seated. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 19 Tap the cell extender cap to dispel any solution clinging to the cap back into the cell. Carefully open the cell extender cap so as not to spill any solution. Continue adding 100µL of Reagent A1, agitating and holding the Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 20: Measuring Hardness

    This will cause fluid beyond what is required for titration to overflow the cell extender. Rotate the T-plunger from side to side, allowing the arms of the T-plunger to slide along the rim of the cell extender. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 21 Tap the cell extender cap to dispel any solution clinging to the cap back into the cell. Carefully open the cell extender cap so as not to spill any solution. Using the pipette, add a second 100 µL of Reagent H1 to the Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 22: Lsi Calculator Functions

    The LSI Calculator computes a Langelier Saturation Index value using measured, default, or user-adjusted values for alkalinity, hardness, pH and temperature. If you have stored alkalinity, hardness or pH and temperature values, the calculator will automatically display the most recent stored value. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 23: Measuring Lsi

    See Hardness Unit Selection, pg. 16. 2. Hypothetical LSI Calculations nOte: The unit will automatically power off after the period of inactivity defined in the AUTO OFF setting (ref. AUTO OFF, pg. 43). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 24: Measuring Ph

    After use, fill pH/ORP sensor well with Myron L pH Sensor Storage Solution and replace protective cap. If Myron L pH Sensor Storage Solution is unavailable, you can use a strong KCl solution, a pH 4 buffer, or a saturated solution Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 25: Orp And Free Chlorine Modes

    Press any parameter key to exit ORP unit preference selection or let the unit time out. ORP unit preference will be saved. 2. Measuring ORP Ensure the 9P is in ORP mode (ref. ORP Mode Selection, pg. 21). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 26: Measuring Free Chlorine

    A. Why Solution Selection is Available Conductivity, resistivity, and TDS require temperature correction to 25°C values (ref. Standardized to 25°C, pg. 56). Selection determines the temperature correction of conductivity and calculation of TDS from Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 27: The 4 Solution Types

    Use the key to select type of solution desired (ref. Solution Characteristics, pg. 59). The selected solution type will be displayed: KCl, NaCl, 442 or User. Press to accept new solution type. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 28: Application Of User Solution Type

    Select User mode (ref. Procedure to Select a Solution, pg. 23). With “User” selected, press . If the display does not show .00%/°C, hold long enough to bring the tempco to .00%/°C (see Figure 3). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 29: User Programmable Conductivity To

    “ratiO” will appear (see Figure 4). Adjust with key until new conversion ratio is displayed. Press twice (to skip over calibration adjustment) to accept new conversion ratio. You are now ready to measure samples with the new conductivity/TDS ratio. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 30: Calibration

    TDS mode. Once in CAL mode, the key becomes an “ACCEPT” key for the new calibration. For pH, at each point, pressing accepts the new calibration value and steps you to the next adjustment. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 31: Calibration Limits

    ; “cal” icon will appear on the display (see Figure 5). Press to step the displayed value toward the standard’s value (7032 > 7000) or hold a key down to scroll rapidly through the reading. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 32: User Calibration Conductivity/Tds

    . (If in “User” solution mode — press cal key Press twice if in Conductivity, and three times if in TDS to skip over tempco and ratio adjustments.) Press key until “Fac” appears and release. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 33: Alkalinity Calibration

    T-plunger to slide along the rim of the cell extender. Carefully remove the T-plunger so as not to flick or spill remaining sample. Tap the T-plunger on the side of the cell extender to remove sample that may be stuck to the T-plunger. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 34: Hardness Calibration

    Hardness function. Press harD to start the titration process over from step 1. Between titrations, the unit will automatically power off after the period of inactivity defined in the AUTO OFF setting (ref. AUTO OFF, pg. 43). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 35 Press cal to start 120 second timer. The display will count down from “120” to “0”, allowing time for CO to escape. Using your index finger, firmly tap the side of the instrument closest Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 36 “P Press cal to advance to the next titration point. Continue adding 100µL of Reagent H2 or H3 using the pipette, agitating and holding the unit as prompted, then pressing cal as prompted. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 37: Ph Calibration

    4 will assist in determining the accuracy of the pH sensor. If the pH reading is above 8 with pH 7 buffer solution, the sensor well needs additional rinsing or the pH sensor is defective and needs to be replaced. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 38 (see Figures 7 and 8). BUFFER Figure 8 nOte: If the “acd” and “bas” indicators are blinking, the unit is indicating an error and needs either an acid or base solution present in the sensor well. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 39: Orp Calibration

    On the average, we expect calibration need only be checked monthly for the Conductivity, RES or TDS functions. The pH function should be checked every 2 weeks to ensure accuracy. Measuring some solutions will require more frequent intervals. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 40: Calibration Tracking Records

    This feature allows up to 100 readings with their temperatures to be stored simultaneously for later recall. At the same time, the TIME and Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 41: Memory Storage

    The next memory stored will go into the next highest available memory location. Example: You have locations 1-7 filled and wish to clear the conductivity reading stored in record location #3 and replace it with a pH reading. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 42: Time And Date

    Press Press until the time is displayed (scrolling through stored readings, “Pc OFF”, and “cl all” to time, e.g., “16:05”). Press to initiate. “cal” will be displayed along with the time (see Figure 11). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 43: Setting Date

    “Pc OFF”, “cl all” and time to the date, e.g., “03.05 10” (Figure 12), March 5, 2010). Press to initiate. “cal” will be displayed along with the YEAR (see Figure 13). Figure 13 Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 44: Date Format "Us & International (Int)

    (scrolling through stored readings, “Pc OFF”, “cl all”, time and date to date format). Press to change. Display will now indicate other format (see Figures 16 & 17). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 45: Temperature Format "Centigrade & Fahrenheit

    This might be to ensure all calibrations are set to a known value, or to give the instrument to someone else free of adjustments or recorded data for a particular application. nOte: all stored data will be lost. Press Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 46: Cell Check

    Press repeatedly until you pass the FAC SEL location. The display will show a “cell ch” (see Figure 21). Press to test. If cell is clean, “good” will momentarily be Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 47: Auto Off

    “cell ch” location. Press The display will show “auto oFF” (see Figure 24). Press to initiate. “cal” will be displayed along with “15 sec” or current Auto oFF value (see Figure 25). Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 48: User Mode Calibration Linc™ Function

    Solution to the User solution mode. Once set, the “linc” will stay intact with future calibrations unless the Linc has been canceled. For more information on canceling the User mode Calibration Linc refer to the section “Canceling User mode Calibration “linc””, pg. 46. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 49 “Linc” between the User solution and the other solution displayed. Press keys to select a Standard Solution to be linked to the User mode calibration constant (see Figure 29). “User” is linked to “Kcl”. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 50: Canceling User Mode Calibration "Linc

    Press key until “User” is the only solution icon being displayed. Press key. The User mode calibration “linc” has now been canceled. nOtes: To maintain repeatability, use the same standard solutions for future calibrations. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 51: Bludock™ Wireless Data Transfer Instructions

    If you don’t have the dongle that came with the BLUDOCK, one can be ordered separately from the Myron L Company. Order Model # BDDO. Plug in your dongle and install per manufacturer’s instructions. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 52: Memory Stack Download

    The unit will automatically power down after 60 sec. If the unit powers down during pairing, repeat steps 1-3 above and continue. C. Memory Stack Download With the Ultrameter III in “Pc On” mode, open the U2CI Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 53: Care And Maintenance

    Leaving the Ultrameter III in a vehicle or storage shed on a hot day can easily subject the instrument to over 66°C/150°F. This will void the warranty. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 54: Battery Replacement

    However, if this occurs, the sensor may sometimes be rejuvenated by first cleaning the sensor well with Isopropyl alcohol or a liquid spray cleaner such as Windex™ or Fantastic™ and rinsing well. Do not scrub or wipe the pH/ORP sensor. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 55 350-400 mv, clean Only the platinum OrP electrode with myron l OrP conditioner solution- soaked cotton swab, being careful not to touch the swab to the glass bulb of the ph sensor. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    2. Dirty Cell Cup. stated on bottle 3. Dirty pipette. 4. Faulty pipette. 5. Contaminated calibration solution. Low Reading ORP platinum electrode is dirty. Slow or no response to OrP changes Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 57 4. Use a new pipette. 5. Use fresh calibration solution. Be sure to use a new tip for each type of solution measured. Clean ORP electrode with ORP conditioner. Ref. Cleaning Sensors, 2. pH/ORP Sensor, pg. 50. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 58: Accessories

    ± 1.0% of reference solutions. Available in 2 oz., and quart/liter bottles. 1. Alkalinity Standard Solution ALK(NaHCO )-100 is a solution of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO equivalent to 100 ppm calcium carbonate that is used for the alkalinity calibration: Order ALK-100. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 59: Titration Reagent Solutions

    Available in 2 oz., quarts/liters, and gallon/~3.8 liter bottles. Order SS. F. ORP Sensor Conditioner Solution Myron L ORP Conditioner Solution removes contaminants and conditions the ORP electrode. Available in 2 oz. and quarts/liters. Order ORPCOND. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 60: Soft Protective Carry Cases

    Since temperature greatly affects ionization, conductivity measurements are temperature dependent and are normally corrected to read what they would be at 25°C. A. Standardized to 25°C Conductivity is measured with great accuracy in the Ultrameter III using Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 61: Tempco Variation

    How much error results from treating natural water as if it were KCl at 15°C? A tap water solution should be compensated as 442 with a tempco of 1.68 %/°C, where the KCl value used would be 1.90 %/°C. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 62: A Chart Of Comparative Error

    25°C. The Ultrameter III will provide the repeatability and convertibility of data necessary for relative values for process control. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 63: Other Solutions

    Users dealing with seawater, etc., use NaCl as the model for their concentration calculations. Users dealing with freshwater work with mixtures including sulfates, carbonates and chlorides, the three predominant components (anions) in freshwater that the Myron L Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 64: When Does It Make A Lot Of Difference

    Besides KCl, NaCl, and 442, there is the User choice. The benefit of User mode is that one may enter the tempco and TDS conversion values of a unique solution via the keypad. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 65: Conductivity Characteristics

    TDS determined by evaporation and weighing. Then the solution whose TDS is now known can be measured for conductivity and the ratio calculated. Next time the same solution is to be measured, the ratio is known. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 66: Ph And Orp/Free Chlorine

    2 equal offsets to cancel. The problem is, on the other side of the membrane is an unknown test solution, not potassium chloride. The outside electrode, also called the Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
  • Page 67 The reference junction “wick” is porous to provide a very stable, low permeable interface, and is located under the glass pH sensing electrode. This construction combines all the best features of any pH sensor known. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 68: Orp/Oxidation-Reduction Potential/Redox

    “ground” voltage comes from a reference junction - same as the pH sensor uses. 4. The Myron L ORP Sensor Figure 34, pg. 63, shows the platinum button in a glass sleeve. The Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 69: Free Chlorine

    The Myron L Company has been able to increase the accuracy of low- range ppm free chlorine readings through extensive bench testing. This feature allows the 9P to measure a dynamic range of sanitizer concentrations that is wider than the range of a colorimetric test kit. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 70: Alkalinity, Hardness And Lsi

    The hardness unit preference is set simultaneously for all three functions that capture a hardness value. That means when you set the preference in one function, it is set for the other two functions at the same time. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 71: Software Version

    Contact the Myron L Company to see if a software upgrade is available. Press any parameter key. Press key until three numbers are displayed as shown in Figure 35. Press any parameter key; instrument will time out in ~15 seconds. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

  • Page 72: Glossary

    See Temperature Compensation of Aqueous Solutions, pg. 56 and Temperature Compensation (Tempco) and TDS Derivation, pg. 60. For details on specific areas of interest refer to the Table of Contents. Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...
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  • Page 74 Waterproof READING Compensation • Powered by 1 N Type ±.2% at Calibration Point • Autoranging Battery • Reliable Repeatable (included) • Durable, Fully Results Encapsulated • KCl, NaCl and 442™ Electronics Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com Natural Water Modes...
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  • Page 76 Distributed By: ® Industry Leader in RO Expertise and Membrane Applications since 1983™ 2450 Business Park Dr., Vista, CA 92081  (760) 727-3711 (760) 727-4427  www.appliedmembranes.com  sales@appliedmembranes.com made in Usa 9POm 27aP11 Distributed by Applied Membranes, Inc. www.appliedmembranes.com...

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