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Tracer
pH/TDS/Salt/Temp
PockeTester
TM
Code 1766-KIT-01
Do Not allow pH sensor to dry out.
¬ Store Upright
¬ Before fi rst use, tap meter against
palm to move electrolyte to tip.
See pages 10 and 19.
Pool Professional's Meter!

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  • Page 1 Tracer pH/TDS/Salt/Temp PockeTester Code 1766-KIT-01 Do Not allow pH sensor to dry out. ¬ Store Upright ¬ Before fi rst use, tap meter against palm to move electrolyte to tip. See pages 10 and 19. Pool Professional's Meter!
  • Page 2 WARNING! This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misued. Read cautions on individual containers carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Calibration pH ....................14-15 Conductivity (Salt/TDS) ...............15-16 Operational Matrix ................17-18 Maintenance Care/Storage of Electrode ............. 19 Electrode Cleaning Recommendations ........19 Battery Replacement ..............19 Replacing the Electrode ..............20 Troubleshooting ................21 Warranty .....................22 LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    PockeTester. The TRACER is a revolutionary, fi rst of its kind measurement device that offers direct reading of pH, TDS and salinity with one electrode. Careful use and maintenance will provide years of reliable service. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    After 10 minutes of no button presses (override available) Operating Conditions 23 to 122 °F (–5 to 50 °C) NOTE: 1 part per thousand (ppt) equals 1000 parts per million (ppm). Example: 3.1ppt=3,100 ppm LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 6: Contents

    Code 1745-24 pH 7.0 Mini Buffer Tablets (100) Code 3984A-J Conductivity Standard, 12,880 μS, 30 mL Code 6317-G Conductivity Standard, 12,880 μS, 120 mL Code 6317-J Conductivity Standard, 12,880 μS, 500 mL Code 6317-L LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 7: Meter Description Front Panel Description

    NOTE: The Electrode cap is not shown. TRACER DISPLAY Bar graph display Measurement units Main display Range calibration and battery indicators μ S mg/L 88.88 Temperature display Renew indicator BAT pH HOLD indicator -8.8.8 °C RENEW HOLD °F LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 8: Basic Operation Powering The Tracer

    When the desired ratio is displayed, press and release the CAL/RECALL button to store the value and return to the normal mode. If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds, the meter will return to the measurement mode. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 9: Changing The Display Temperature Units

    Auto-off is the default function when the meter is turned on. Low Battery Indicator The “BAT” indicator will be displayed when the batteries become weak. Refer to the Maintenance section for battery replacement information. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 10: Testing Getting Started

    NOTE: The “HOLD” function cannot be used when changing the measurement function. If “HOLD” is displayed in the lower left corner of the display, briefl y press the MODE/HOLD button to turn it off. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 11: Measurement

    If the TRACER is in the pH mode, the reading will fl ash until it has stabilized. This may take several seconds depending on the buffer capacity of the sample. Rinse the electrode in distilled or tap water. Replace the cap. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 12 If a sample cup is used, do not allow the probe to sit in the sample for any longer than necessary to avoid electrolyte leakage into the sample. Leakage will raise the conductivity level. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 13: Storing Readings

    TRACER will return to normal operation after displaying “End”. Clearing Stored Memory Turn the TRACER on. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds. The display will briefl y display “clr” when the memory is cleared. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 14: Calibration Ph

    The appropriately circled indicator (L, M or H) will appear on the display when a calibration has been completed within one power on cycle. When the TRACER is turned off, the circled indicator confi guration and the calibration data will be memorized. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 15 4. The meter will automatically recognize and calibrate to the conductivity standard. The display will briefl y indicate “SA” and “End” and then return to the measurement mode. NOTE: “SA” will not appear if the calibration fails. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 16 fl ow of the pH electrolyte may affect the readings and result in artifi cially high conductivity readings. To eliminate the interference, low level conductivity or TDS/Salt measurements should be taken with a meter that measures conductivity only. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 17: Operational Matrix

    TDS (ppm or Momentary press of TDS Ratio mg/L) MODE/HOLD button. Each press increases ratio by 0.1 from 0.4 to 1.0. Exit CON/TDS TDS (ppm or Momentary press of CAL/ Ratio mg/L) RECALL button. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 18 RECALL button then Mode simultaneously press and hold ON/OFF and MODE/HOLD buttons for 2 seconds until “oFF” is displayed. Default Reset Simultaneously press ON/ OFF, CAL/RECALL and MODE/HOLD buttons momentarily. “dFlt” will be displayed. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 19: Conductivity (Salt/Tds)

    Twist off the battery compartment cap. Hold the battery housing in place with one fi nger. Remove the battery carrier by pulling on the small tabs. Replace the four CR2032 batteries. Observe polarity. Replace the battery compartment cap. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 20: Replacing The Electrode

    CAUTION: Take care to align pins carefully. Bent or broken pins will cause the meter to malfunction. Firmly tighten the electrode collar to create a seal with the rubber gasket between the electrode and the meter. LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Replace batteries turn on Battery polarity Replace batteries with correct polarity “RENEW” pH sensor needs Recalibrate meter with fresh message recalibration buffers pH sensor slope has Recalibrate meter with fresh fallen below acceptable buffers limits LaMotte TRACER pH/TDS/Salt PockeTester 1766-KIT-01 Instruction...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    WARRANTY LaMotte Company warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for 1 year from the date of shipment and warrants this probe be free of defects in parts and workmanship for 6 months from the date of shipment.
  • Page 23 LaMOTTE COMPANY Helping People Solve Analytical Challenges ® PO Box 329 • Chestertown • Maryland • 21620 • USA 800-344-3100 • 410-778-3100 (Outside USA.) • Fax 410-778-6394 Visit us on the web at www.lamotte.com 1766-KIT-MN-01 10/13...

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