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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MW105 & MW106 MAX pH / ORP / Temperature Portable Meters SATISFACTION GUARANTEED...
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THANK YOU for choosing Milwaukee Instruments! This instruction manual will provide you the necessary information for correct use of the meters. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of the copyright owner,...
4 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 1. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Each MW105 & MW106 portable meter is delivered in a rugged carrying case and is supplied with: y MA906BR/1 amplified pH/temperature probe y M10004 pH 4.01 buffer solution (20 mL sachet) y M10007 pH 7.01 buffer solution (20 mL sachet) y M10010 pH 10.01 buffer solution (20 mL sachet) y M10016 electrode cleaning solution (20 mL sachet)
INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW 5 2. INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW MW105 and MW106 meters combine the main features of a benchtop unit into a portable, IP67 rated meter. The meters perform accurate measurements and present a series of new diagnostic features for improved reliability. y Easy to read LCD display y Auto-off feature to prolong battery life y Internal clock and date to keep track of time-dependent...
6 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 3. SPECIFICATIONS MW105 MW106 –2.00 to 20.00 pH –2.00 to 20.00 pH –2.000 to 20.000 pH Range * ±2000.0 mV ±2000.0 mV Temp. –20.0 to 120.0 °C –20.0 to 120.0 °C (–4.0 to 248.0 °F) (–4.0 to 248.0 °F) 0.01 pH 0.01 pH...
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SPECIFICATIONS 7 PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Amplified pH/temperature Temperature range –5 to 70 °C (23 to 123 °F) pH probe pH range 0 to 12 pH MA906BR/1 pH accuracy ±0.02 pH Cable length 1 m (3.2 ft)
8 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 4. FUNCTIONAL & DISPLAY DESCRIPTION MW105 Front Panel 1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 2. ESC key, to exit current mode 3. MR key, to recall the stored value 4. MEM/CLEAR key, to store the reading or to clear calibration or memory 5.
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FUNCTIONAL & DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 9 MW106 Front Panel 1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 2. ESC key, to exit current mode 3. RCL key, to recall logged values 4. LOG/CLEAR key, to log the reading or to clear calibration or logging 5.
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10 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters MW105 Top Panel 1. RCA probe socket 2. BNC probe socket MW106 Top Panel 1. RCA probe socket 2. Micro USB port cap 3. Micro USB port 4. BNC probe socket...
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FUNCTIONAL & DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 11 MW105 Display Description 1. Mode tags 2. Battery status 3. Stability indicator 4. CAL tag and pH calibration buffers 5. Probe symbol 6. ACCEPT tag 7. Third LCD line, message area 8. Measurement units 9. First LCD line, measurement readings 10.
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12 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters MW106 Display Description 1. Mode tags 2. Battery status 3. Percentage tag 4. Stability indicator 5. USB / PC connection status 6. CAL tag and pH calibration buffers 7. Probe symbol and probe condition 8.
14 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 6. GENERAL OPERATIONS 6.1. BATTERY MANAGEMENT & REPLACEMENT The meters are supplied with 3 x 1.5V alkaline AA batteries and equipped with Battery Error Prevention System (BEPS) feature, which turns the meter off after 10 minutes of non-use (see SETUP OPTIONS, Auto Off section).
GENERAL OPERATIONS 15 6.3. ELECTRODE CARE & MAINTENANCE Calibrating & Conditioning Maintaining a pH electrode is critical to ensure proper and reliable measurements. Frequent 2- or 3-point calibrations are recommended to ensure accurate and repeatable results. Prior to using the electrode for the first time 1.
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The slope percentage is referenced to the ideal slope value at 25 °C. Milwaukee Instruments recommends that the offset does not exceed ±30 mV and that the slope percentage is between 85-105%.
SETUP 17 7. SETUP To configure the meter settings, modify default values or set measurement parameters: y Press SETUP to enter (or exit) Setup mode y Use keys to navigate the menus (view parameters) y Press CAL/EDIT to enter Edit mode (modify parameters) y Press RANGE/...
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18 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters Calibration Expired Warning Options: 1 to 7 days (default) or off Use keys to select the number of days since last calibration has elapsed. pH Information Options: On (default) or Off (disabled) Use keys to select. Displays pH ...
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SETUP 19 pH Resolution (MW106) Options: 0.01 (default) and 0.001 Use keys to select. Out of Calibration Range Warning Options: On (default) or Off (disabled) Use keys to select. Date Options: year, month or day Press RANGE/ to select. Use keys to modify the values.
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20 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters Time Options: hour, minute or second Press RANGE/ to select. Use keys to modify the values. Auto Off Options: 5, 10 (default), 30, 60 minutes or off Use keys to select the time. The meter will power off after set period of time.
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SETUP 21 LCD Contrast Options: 1 to 9 (default) Use keys to set LCD contrast values. Default Values Resets meter settings to factory defaults. Press GLP/ACCEPT to restore the default values. “RESET DONE” message confirms that the meter performs with default settings. Instrument Firmware Version Displays the installed firmware version.
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22 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters Meter ID / Serial Number Use keys to assign a meter ID from 0000 to 9999. Press RANGE/ to view the serial number. Separator Type (MW106) Option: comma (default) or semicolon. Use keys to select. Change the columns separator type for the CSV file.
pH 23 8. pH 8.1. PREPARATION MW105: Up to 3-point calibration using 7 standard buffers. MW106: Up to 5-point calibration using 7 standard buffers and 2 custom buffers (CB1 and CB2). 1. Prepare two clean beakers. One beaker is for rinsing and one for calibration.
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24 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 3. After the first calibration point has been confirmed, the calibrated value is displayed on the first LCD line and the second expected buffer value on the third LCD line (i.e. pH 4.01). The value of the first buffer is set while the second expected buffer value is displayed blinking on the screen.
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pH 25 Custom Buffers (MW106) This feature has to be enabled in Setup. Temperature compensation of custom buffers is set to the value of 25°C. Calibrating with custom buffers: y Press RANGE/. The custom buffer value is blinking on the third LCD line.
26 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters Clear Calibration 1. Press CAL/EDIT to enter Calibration mode. 2. Press LOG/CLEAR (MEM/CLEAR). ACCEPT tag is displayed blinking and “CLEAR CAL“ message is displayed on the third LCD line. 3. Press GLP/ACCEPT to confirm. “PLEASE WAIT“...
pH 27 For best results is recommended to: y Calibrate the probe before use and recalibrate periodically y Keep the electrode hydrated y Rinse the probe with the sample before use y Soak in MA9015 Storage solution for at least 1 hour before measurement MTC Mode When the probe is not connected the “NO T.
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28 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters y “WRONG OLD POINTS INCONSISTENT” is displayed if there is discrepancy between new calibration value and old value recorded when calibrating with the same probe in a buffer of the same value. Clear the previous calibration and calibrate with fresh buffers.
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pH 29 y “WRONG TEMP” is displayed when buffer temperature is out of range. The calibration buffers are affected by temperature changes. During calibration, the instrument will automatically calibrate to the pH value corresponding to the measured temperature but compensate it to the value of 25 °C. y When “CONTAMINATED BUFFER”...
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30 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters y “OUT CAL RNG” is displayed when the measured value is outside calibration range. The option has to be enabled (see SETUP OPTIONS, Out of Calibration Range Warning section). y “OUT OF SPEC” message and the temperature value (blinking) are displayed hen the measured temperature is out of range.
ORP 31 9. ORP 9.1. PREPARATION The instrument measures the ORP generated by the pH electrode while in mV mode. For accurate ORP measurements, the surface of the electrode must be clean and smooth. Pretreatment solutions are available to condition the electrode and improve its response time (see ACCESSORIES section).
32 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 10. LOGGING (MW106) MW106 supports three types of logging: manual log on demand, log on stability and interval logging. See Log Type (MW106) in SETUP OPTIONS. The meter can hold up to 1000 log records. Up to 200 for manual log on demand, up to 200 for log on stability and up to 1000 for interval logging.
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LOGGING (MW106) 33 Manual Log on Demand 1. From the Setup mode, set Log Type to MANUAL. 2. From the measurement screen press LOG/CLEAR. LCD displays “PLEASE WAIT”. The LOG ### “SAVED” screen displays stored log number. “FREE” ### screen displays the number of available records.
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34 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters Interval Logging 1. From the Setup mode, set Log Type to INTERVAL (default) and desired time interval. 2. From the measurement screen press LOG/CLEAR. LCD displays “PLEASE WAIT”. The LOG ### LOT ### screen displays on third LCD line the measurement log number (bottom left) and interval logging session lot number (bottom right).
LOGGING (MW106) 35 10.2. DATA MANAGEMENT y A lot contains 1 to 600 log records (saved measurement data) y Maximum number of lots that can be stored is 100, excluding Manual and Stability y Maximum number of log records that can be stored is 1000, across all lots y Manual and Stability logs can store up to 200 records (each) y Interval logging sessions (across all 100 lots) can store up to...
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36 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 10.2.2. Deleting Data Manual Log on Demand & Stability Log 1. Press RCL to access the logged data. LCD displays “PLEASE WAIT” followed by “LOG RECALL” with ACCEPT tag blinking and the number of stored logs. 2.
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LOGGING (MW106) 37 Note: Logs stored within an interval lot can not be deleted individually. Log on Interval 1. Press RCL to access the logged data. LCD displays “PLEASE WAIT” followed by “LOG RECALL” with ACCEPT tag blinking and the total number of logs. 2.
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38 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters Delete All 1. Press RCL to access the logged data. LCD displays “PLEASE WAIT” followed by “LOG RECALL” with ACCEPT tag blinking and the number of stored logs. 2. Press LOG/CLEAR to delete all logs. “CLEAR ALL”...
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LOGGING (MW106) 39 When connected to a PC, to enable logging: y Press LOG/CLEAR. LCD displays “LOG ON METER” with ACCEPT tag blinking. y Press GLP/ACCEPT. Meter disconnects from the PC and the PC icon is no longer displayed. y To return to “EXPORT TO PC” mode, follow steps 2 and 3 above. Exported data file details: y The CSV file (comma separated values) may be opened with a text editor or spreadsheet application.
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40 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters Overwriting existing data: 1. When the LCD displays “OVR” with LOT### blinking (USB icon is displayed), an identical named lot exists on the USB. 2. Press keys to select between YES, NO, YES ALL, NO ALL (ACCEPT tag blinking).
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LOGGING (MW106) 41 Data Management Warnings No manual records saved. “NO MANUAL / LOGS” Nothing to display. No stability records saved. “NO STABILITY / LOGS” Nothing to display. "OVR" with lot ### Identically named lots on USB. (blinking) Select overwrite option. USB drive is not detected.
42 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters 11. MEM & MR FUNCTIONS (MW105) 1. Press MEM/CLEAR when in Measurement mode. “MEMORY” message is displayed while the measured pH value (as well as ORP mV and temperature values) and the current calibration are saved. 2.
GLP 43 12. GLP Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) allows the user to store and recall calibration data. Correlating readings with specific calibrations ensures uniformity and consistency. GLP information is included with every data log. pH calibration data is stored automatically after a successful calibration. To view the pH calibration data: y Press GLP/ACCEPT when in Measurement mode.
46 MW105 & MW106 Portable Meters CERTIFICATION Milwaukee Instruments conform to the CE European Directives. Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment. Do not treat this product as household waste. Hand it over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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