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II 1G Ex ia IIC User Manual Betriebsanleitung Stratos Pro A2... pH Portavo® 904 X MULTI Stratos®Pro English deutsch A2... PH Betriebsanleitung x ia IIC T3/T4/T6 ATEX E 089 X Aktuelle Produktinformation: Aktuelle Produktinformation: www.knick.de Latest Product Information: www.knick.de www.knick.de...
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Basics Return of Products Under Warranty Please contact our Service Team before returning a defective device. Ship the cleaned device to the address you have been given. If the device has been in contact with process fluids, it must be decontaminated/ disinfected before shipment.
Table of Contents Package Contents ................6 Documentation ................... 7 Overview of the Portavo 904 X MULTI ..........8 Value-Added Features ....................9 Protective Cover ....................... 10 Hook ..........................10 Display ......................... 11 Keypad ........................12 Start-Up ..................... 13 Inserting the Batteries ................... 13 Batteries for Application in Hazardous Locations........
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“Sensoface” Messages .................... 59 Error Messages ......................60 pH Product Line ................61 Digital pH Sensors (Memosens) ................. 61 Knick CaliMat (pH) Buffer Solutions ..............61 Accessories for pH ....................62 Conductivity Product Line ............... 63 Digital Conductivity Sensors (Memosens) ............. 63 Conductivity Standards..................
Package Contents Check the shipment for transport damage and completeness. The package of the Portavo 904 X MULTI includes: • The Portavo 904 X MULTI incl. 4 AA batteries and premounted quiver • Carrying strap • Quickstart instructions in various languages •...
• Quickstart guides Safety information In official EU languages and others. • EU Declarations of Conformity Certificates • IECEx • ATEX Knick Corporate Design Manual / Bedienungsanleitungen Betriebsanleitung für Sauerstoff-Sensoren der Reihe SE 706-Memosens ® ¡Å ¶ MEMO SENS MEMO...
Overview of the Portavo 904 X MULTI The Portavo 904 X MULTI portable multi parameter meter for measuring pH, ORP, conductivity or oxygen. A plaintext line on the highcontrast LCD screen makes oper ation virtually selfexplanatory. The meter stands out by the following features: •...
Overview of the Portavo 904 X MULTI Value-Added Features Memosens The Portavo 904 X MULTI can communicate with Memosens sensors. These digital sensors are automatically identified and the meter switches to the appropriate measurement method. When a Memosens sensor is connected to the meter, it is indicated by the logo shown on the right.
Overview of the Portavo 904 X MULTI Protective Cover The front of the meter is protected by a cover, which can be completely flipped over and secured to the back for oper ation. A label on the inner side of the cover explains the control functions and device messages.
Overview of the Portavo 904 X MULTI Display The meter has a threeline display for representing alphanumeric informa tion such as measurement and calibra tion data, temperatures and date/time. Additional information is provided by means of icons (Sensoface, battery icon, etc.).
Overview of the Portavo 904 X MULTI Keypad The keys of the membrane keypad have a noticeable pressure point. They have the following functions: on/off Switches the meter on and displays the device and calibration data (see Startup) meas Switches the meter on /...
This test should be carried out at our factory. Precautions for application in hazardous locations WARNING! • Only open the battery compartment of the Portavo 904 X MULTI outside the hazardous location. • Never try to open the device. If a repair should be required, return the device to our factory.
NOTICE! It is absolutely necessary to replace the batteries. WARNING! When using the Portavo 904 X MULTI in a hazardous location, only the battery types listed below may be used. The batteries must be from the same manufacturer and of identical type and capacity.
Start-Up Connecting a Sensor The Portavo 904 X MULTI provides several connections so that many types of sensors can be used for measurement (see illustration below). Note that only one sensor may be connected to the meter at a time.
Start-Up Switching On the Meter When you have connected the sensor, you can switch the meter on by pressing the on/off or meas key. When the meter is switched on with the on/off key, first a self test is performed and then the calibration data and settings are displayed before the meter switches to measuring mode.
Configuration Cond Configuration (Cond) Configuration is required to match the connected sensor and the desired measurement performance. Furthermore, you can select the suitable calibration method. The following table gives you an over- view. Factory settings are shown in bold print. Measurement “Setup”...
Configuration Configuration (Oxy) Configuration is required to match the connected sensor and the desired measurement performance. Furthermore, you can select the suitable calibration method. The following table gives you an over- view. Factory settings are shown in bold print. Measurement Select using arrow keys, confirm by pressing set.
pH Calibration CALIMATIC Calibration (Calibration with automatic buffer recognition) The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Calibration is required to adjust the sensor to the meter. It is indis‑ pensable for achieving comparable and reproducible measurement results. Measurement Calibration method, the number of calibration points and the buffer set have been selected in the configuration menu.
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pH Calibration DATA INPUT Calibration (Calibration by entering known sensor values) The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement to select the value for the zero point. to select the value for the slope. The calibration data will be displayed successively: Date and time Then the meter switches to measuring mode.
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pH Calibration MANUAL Calibration The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement The number of calibration points has been selected in the configuration menu. pH display blinks Take the temperature‑corrected pH value from the buffer description and enter it using mV display blinks Depending on the number of calibration points, the procedure described above for CAL 1/2/3 is...
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pH Calibration CAL SOP Calibration (Option, must have been configured in Paraly SW 112 software) Option 001 SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) meets specific requirements of the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. In the Paraly SW 112 software, you specify which buffers are to be used in which sequence.
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pH Calibration ORP OFFSET Calibration – available with pH/ORP combo sensor connected – Selected in the configuration menu. Measurement You can specify an offset for the ORP value measured by the sensor. ORP OFFSET After calibration has been activated, the following values are listed in the display: •...
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pH Calibration TEMP. OFFSET Calibration (Option) Temperature calibration (offset) Selected in the configuration menu. Measurement You can specify an offset for the tem‑ perature measured by the sensor. TEMP. OFFSET After calibration has been activated, the following values are listed in the display: •...
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pH Calibration FREE CAL Calibration (Free selection of calibration method) FREE CAL calibration is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement to select the required calibration CALIMATIC blinks method (CALIMATIC, DATA INPUT, CAL SOP (Option), ORP OFFSET (with pH/ORP combo sensor connected), TEMP. OFFSET (Option) or MANUAL).
Conductivity Calibration CELL CONST. Calibration (Calibration by entry of cell constant) The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement The conductivity will be shown in the display and can be compared with a reference solution (temperature‑corrected). Value blinks to select the value for the cell constant.
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Conductivity Calibration 0.1/0.01 MOL KCL Calibration (Automatic calibration with KCl solution) The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. NOTICE! • Make sure that the values of the calibration solutions used correspond exactly to those specified in this manual. If not, the resulting cell constant will be incorrect.
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Conductivity Calibration INST. FACTOR Calibration (For inductive conductivity measurement only: input of installation factor) Selected in the configuration menu. Measurement In narrow installation conditions, the conductivity measurement is influ‑ enced by the sensor’s distance to the wall and the wall material. This effect can be compensated for by the instal‑...
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Conductivity Calibration ZERO POINT Calibration (For inductive conductivity measurement only: calibrating the sensor zero point) Calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement Remove the sensor for calibration and place it in air – then start calibration. The “hourglass” icon blinks Calibration is performed.
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Conductivity Calibration TEMP. OFFSET Calibration (Option) Temperature calibration (offset) Selected in the configuration menu. Measurement You can specify an offset for the tem‑ perature measured by the sensor. After calibration has been activated, the following values are listed in the display: •...
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Conductivity Calibration FREE CAL Calibration (Free selection of calibration method) FREE CAL calibration is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement to select the desired calibration CELL CONST. blinks method (CELL CONST., COND, 0.01 MOL KCL or 0.1 MOL KCL, INST. FACTOR*, ZERO POINT*, TEMP.
Concentration Curves -01- Sodium chloride solution NaCl -01- c [% by wt] Concentration measurement not possible in this range. Conductivity versus substance concentration and process temperature for sodium chloride solution (NaCl)
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Concentration Curves -02- Hydrochloric acid HCl -07- -02- -07- c [% by wt] Concentration measurement not possible in this range. Conductivity versus substance concentration and process temperature for hydro‑ chloric acid (HCl) Source: Haase/Sauermann/Dücker; Z. phys. Chem. New Edition, Vol. 47 (1965)
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Concentration Curves -03- Sodium hydroxide solution NaOH -10- -03- -10- c [% by wt] Concentration measurement not possible in this range. Conductivity versus substance concentration and process temperature for sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH)
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Concentration Curves -04- Sulfuric acid H -06- -09- -09- -06- -04- c [% by wt] Concentration measurement not possible in this range. Conductivity versus substance concentration and process temperature for sulfuric acid (H Source: Darling; Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data; Vol.9 No.3, July 1964...
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Concentration Curves -05- Nitric acid HNO -08- -08- -05- c [% by wt] Concentration measurement not possible in this range. Conductivity versus substance concentration and process temperature for nitric acid (HN0 Source: Haase/Sauermann/Dücker; Z. phys. Chem. New Edition, Vol. 47 (1965)
Oxygen Calibration AIR CAL Calibration (Calibrating the slope in air) The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement Place sensor in air and wait until the measured AIR CAL value have stabilized. Measured value to adjust the correct value for relative Temperature humidity.
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Oxygen Calibration ZERO CAL Calibration (Zero calibration with oxygen-free medium) The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement ZERO CAL Place sensor in oxygen‑free medium (e.g. nitro‑ gen 5.0) and wait until the measured values PRESS CAL blinks have stabilized.
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Oxygen Calibration DATA INPUT Calibration (Calibration by entering known sensor values) The calibration method is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement DATA INPUT xx blinks to adjust the known value for the sensor zero point. ZERO POINT xxx blinks to adjust the known value for the sensor slope.
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Oxygen Calibration FREE CAL Calibration (Free selection of calibration method) FREE CAL calibration is selected in the configuration menu. Measurement to select the desired calibration AIR CAL blinks method (AIR CAL, ZERO CAL, DATA INPUT). Perform the selected calibration (see AIR CAL, ZERO CAL or DATA INPUT calibration).
Measuring Oxy Cond Once you have completed all preparations, you can start with Keys for the actual measurement. measurement 1) Connect the desired sensor to the meter. Some sensors require a special preparation. Please proceed according to the operating instructions for the sensor. 2) Switch the meter on using the on/off or meas key.
Data Logger Oxy Cond Data Logger The meter provides a data logger. Prior to use, it must be configured and then activated. You can choose from the following logger types: • DIFF (signal-controlled logging of measured variable and temperature) • INT (time-controlled logging at a fixed interval) •...
Data Logger Oxy Cond Operating Modes of the Data Logger (Logger Type) Manual logging when logger is activated (SHOT) In this mode, a measured value is recorded when the STO key is pressed. Measurement Logger activated The measured value is saved to the address of the last recorded value + 1. Manual logging when logger is deactivated Measurement Logger deactivated...
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Data Logger Oxy Cond Difference (DIFF) When the delta range (process variable and/or temperature) related to the last entry is exceeded, a new entry is created and the delta range is displaced upwards or downwards by the delta value. The first entry is automatically created when the data logger is started.
Data Logger Oxy Cond Data Logger Menu Select using arrow keys, confirm by pressing set. Logger display CONT Select start address and start the data logger START Deletes all entries and starts the data logger at start address 0001 Deletes all entries Select logger type and configure: DIFF, INT, DIFF+INT, SHOT (see table below) Overview of data logger menu (default in bold print)
Data Logger Oxy Cond Configuring the Data Logger Prerequisite: The data logger is stopped (press meas). Measurement Measured value is maintained Logger: CONT blinks Logger: START blinks Logger: DEL blinks Logger: SET blinks Logger: Current logger type Select desired logger type using st: blinks DIFF, INT, DIFF+INT or SHOT.
Data Logger Oxy Cond Starting the Data Logger using CONT Prerequisite: Data logger is configured. Every time the meter has been switched off, the data logger must be restarted (exception: SHOT). Measurement Measured value is maintained Logger: CONT blinks Address of the last recorded value If desired: Select start address using st.
Data Logger Oxy Cond Displaying the Logger Data Pressing the RCL key displays all stored values. The Paraly SW 112 software allows convenient management of the data logger. Measurement The “RCL” icon and the last Use st to select the desired address. Empty recorded value is displayed.
Data Logger Oxy Cond Stopping the Data Logger You can stop the data logger at any time by pressing the meas key. Measurement, logger activated Data logger is stopped. “LOGGER” and “active logger type” icons are no longer displayed. It is still possible to hold a measured value by pressing STO and send it to any desired address.
Clock Oxy Cond Press the clock key to access the clock mode. Date and time will be displayed in the format as set in the configuration menu. To set the clock, proceed as follows: Display of time+date Hour display blinks Set value.
Options Option 001 SOP Option 001 SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) meets specific requirements of the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. It comprises: 1. SOP Cal In the Paraly SW 112 software, you specify which buffers are to be used in which sequence.
Options Option 002 Temperature Calibration Selecting the temperature calibration (TEMP. OFFSET) In measuring mode, press the set key. 1) Select CAL (calibration) and confirm by pressing set. 2) Select the TEMP. OFFSET calibration mode and confirm by pressing set. Performing the temperature calibration (TEMP. OFFSET) In measuring mode, press the cal key.
Options Enabling Options / TAN Input When you have bought an option, you receive a document with a code (TAN) for enabling this option on your device. Press the set key to access the configuration mode. Use the arrow keys to select the “TAN TEMP CAL” function, for example, where you can enter the TAN for enabling the option.
Options Passcodes for CONF and CAL With Option 001 SOP only: Press the set key to access the configuration mode. Use the arrow keys to select “Setup Code” for setting a passcode for configuration and / or “Cal. Code” for setting a passcode for calibration. NOTICE! If you lose your passcode, you will have no access to the configuration menu.
– all other sensors will be rejected and the “ERR21” error message will be generated. This function is activated via the Paraly SW 112 software: Measuring Device logger Configuration Information Portavo 904 X Multi (1950315) Clicking on this icon saves the Wrong sensor order code of the connected Load from device General...
Error and Status Messages Oxy Cond Error messages are indicated as “ERROR …” on the display. Information on the sensor condition is indicated by the “Sensoface” icon (friendly, neutral, sad) possibly accom- panied by an info message (“INFO …”). Example of an error message: Example of a “Sensoface”...
Error and Status Messages Oxy Cond “Sensoface” Messages The “Sensoface” icon provides information on the sensor condition: Sensoface Meaning Sensor is okay Calibrate the sensor soon Calibrate or replace the sensor The “neutral” and “sad” Sensoface icons are accompanied by an “INFO …” message to give a hint to the cause of deterioration.
Error and Status Messages Oxy Cond Error Messages The following error messages can be shown in the display. Message Cause Remedy blinks Battery empty Replace batteries ERROR 1 Value out of range Check whether the measurement ERROR 2 ORP value out of range conditions correspond to the adjusted ERROR 3 Temperature value out of...
Product Line Digital pH Sensors (Memosens) Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de Temperature detectors Note: When a Memosens sensor is connected, the temperature detector of the Memosens sensor is used. When no Memosens sensor is connected, the Portavo 904 X MULTI can be used as a temperature meter.
Item Order No. Robust field case (for meter, sensor, ZU 0934 various small parts and user manual) Replacement quiver ZU 0929 Memosens lab cable, M8, 4 pins CA/MS-001XFA-L Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de...
Conductivity Product Line Cond Digital Conductivity Sensors (Memosens) Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de Temperature detectors Note: When a Memosens sensor is connected, the temperature detector of the Memosens sensor is used. When no Memosens sensor is connected, the Portavo 904 X MULTI can be used as a temperature meter.
Replacement quiver (5 units) ZU 0929 Memosens lab cable, M8, 4 pins CA/MS-001XFA-L Measuring cable for digital toroidal conductivity sensors CA/M12-001M8-L with Memosens protocol, M8, 4 pins Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de...
Oxygen Product Line Digital Oxygen Sensors Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de Temperature detectors Note: When a Memosens sensor is connected, the temperature detector of the Memosens sensor is used. When no Memosens sensor is connected, the Portavo 904 X MULTI can be used as a temperature meter.
Specifications Oxy Cond Connections 1 x M8 socket, 4 pins, for Memosens lab cable 1 x M12 socket, 8 pins, for Memosens sensors 2 x 4-mm socket for separate temperature detector 1 x micro USB-B for data transmission to PC Be sure to observe the safety instructions when using the USB port.
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Specifications Oxy Cond RoHS conformity According to directive 2011/65/EU Power supply Portavo 904 X 4 x AA batteries For battery types, see Control Drawing No. 209,009-110 Operating time Approx. 500 h (alkaline) Nominal operating conditions Ambient temperature -10 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +40 °C Duracell MN1500 -10 °C ≤...
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MANUAL Manual calibration with entry of individual buffer values DATA INPUT Data entry of zero and slope Calimatic buffer sets * -01- Mettler-Toledo 2.00/4.01/7.00/9.21 -02- Knick CaliMat 2.00/4.00/7.00/9.00/12.00 -03- Ciba (94) 2.06/4.00/7.00/10.00 -04- NIST technical 1.68/4.00/7.00/10.01/12.46 -05- NIST standard 1.679/4.006/6.865/9.180 -06- HACH 4.01/7.00/10.01/12.00...
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Specifications Cond Conductivity input, M8 socket, 4 pins, for Memosens lab cable or Memosens M12 socket, 8 pins, for Memosens sensors Measuring range SE 215 MS sensor: 10 µS/cm … 20 mS/cm Display resolution Conductivity 0.001 μS/cm (c < 0.05 cm –1 (autoranging) 0.01 μS/cm (c = 0.05 …...
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Specifications Memosens input, oxygen M8 socket, 4 pins or M12 socket, 8 pins Display ranges Saturation 0.000 ... 200.0 % Concentration 000 μg/l … 20.00 mg/l Temperature meas. range -20 … +150 °C / -4 ... 302 °F Sensor standardization Automatic calibration in air (100 % RH) Zero calibration ) Ranges depending on Memosens sensor...
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Index Conductivity calibration, TEMP. OFFSET (Option) 31 Conductivity calibration, ZERO POINT 30 Conductivity configuration 18 Conductivity standards, product line 63 Configuration (Cond) 18 Configuration (Oxy) 19 Configuration (pH) 17 Configuring the data logger 48 Connecting a sensor 15 Connecting cable for Memosens 15 Connections 15 Continuous recording of measured values 45 Control buttons 12...
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Index Displaying the time and date 52 Disposal 3 Documentation 7 Duracell MN1500 battery 14 Energizer E91 battery 14 Entering individual buffer sets (pH) 57 ERR21 (error message for sensor verification) 57 Error and status messages 58 ERROR (error codes) 60 Error messages, overview 60 EU Declarations of Conformity 7 Features 8...
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Index ORP OFFSET calibration 24 Overview 8 Overview of Cond configuration 18 Overview of error messages 60 Overview of Oxy configuration 19 Overview of pH configuration 17 Oxy configuration 19 Oxygen calibration, AIR CAL 39 Oxygen calibration, DATA INPUT 41 Oxygen calibration, FREE CAL 42 Oxygen calibration, ZERO CAL 40 Oxygen-free medium 40...
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Index Quickstart guides 7 Rating plate 10 RCL, displaying the logger data 50 RCL key 12 Real-time clock 8 Recorded data, display 50 Redox calibration 24 Registered trademarks 3 Replacement quiver (accessory) 62, 64, 65 Reset to factory settings (Default) 17 Safety instructions 7 Salinity correction (Salt Correct) 19 Saving the currently measured value 45...
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Index Specifications 66 Specific test report 7 Start address (data logger) 45 Starting the data logger using CONT 49 Starting the data logger using START 49 START, starting the data logger 49 Start-up 13 Status messages 58 STO, activating the logger 45 STO key 12 Stopping the data logger 51 Structure of data logger 47...
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Index USB port, micro 15 Value-added features 9 Viewing recorded data 50 Viewing the logger data 50 Zero calibration, inductive conductivity measurement 30 Zero calibration (Oxy calibration) 40...
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