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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Benchtop pH/ORP Meter LAQUA-PH1500...
  • Page 3 HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd. warrants that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace free of charge, at option of HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd., any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd.
  • Page 4 MEMO...
  • Page 5 Contact your supplier for information on applicable disposal methods. • Authorised representative in EU HORIBA Europe GmbH Hans-Mess-Str.6, D-61440 Oberursel, Germany...
  • Page 6 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party for FCC matter HORIBA Instruments Incorporated Head Office 9755 Research Drive Irvine, California 92618 USA...
  • Page 7 Regulations • China regulation 标记的意义 Meaning of Marking 本标记适用在中华人民共和国销售电器电子产品，标记中央的数字 表示环境保护使用期限的年数。( 不是表示产品质量保证期间。) 只要遵守这个产品有关的安全和使用注意事项，从制造日开始算起 在这个年限内，不会给环境污染、人体和财产带来严重的影响。请 不要随意废弃本电器电子产品。 This marking is applied to electric and electronic products sold in the People's Republic of China. The figure at the center of the marking indicates the environmental protection use period in years.
  • Page 8 Regulations 产品中有害物质的名称及含量 Name and amount of hazardous substance used in a product 有害物质 Hazardous substances 多溴二苯醚 六价铬 多溴联苯 Poly 部件名称 汞 镉 Hexa- Poly 铅 Unit name Mer- Cad- bromo- Lead valent bromobi- cury mium diphenyl (Pb) chromium phenyl (Hg) (Cd) ether (Cr (VI))
  • Page 9 For Your Safety • For Your Safety • Hazard classification and warning symbols Warning messages are described in the following manner. Read the messages and follow the instructions carefully. • Hazard classification This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 10 For Your Safety • [DEU] Sicherheitsinformation Lesen Sie vor der Verwendung des Produkts unbedingt diese Anleitung, um den ord- nungsgemäßen und sicheren Betrieb des Produkts zu gewährleisten. Bewahren Sie die Anleitung sicher auf, damit sie bei Bedarf jederzeit zur Hand ist. Die Inhalt dieser Anleitung können ohne Vorankündigung geändert werden.
  • Page 11 For Your Safety • Ambiente di installazione Questo prodotto non è stati progettati per essere utilizzati in ambienti industriali, secondo la norma EN61326-1. In un ambiente industriale, le interferenze elettromagnetiche potrebbero causare un malfunzionamento del prodotto. Per utilizzare il prodotto in tali ambienti, all'utente potrebbe essere richiesto di adottare le contromisure necessarie.
  • Page 12 For Your Safety • [POL] Informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa Przed przystąpieniem do użytkowania tego produktu należy dokładnie zapoznać się z niniejszą instrukcją, aby zapewniona była prawidłowa i bezpieczna eksploatacja produktu. Instrukcję przechowywać w bezpiecznym miejscu, aby w razie potrzeby była zawsze dostępna. Treść...
  • Page 13 For Your Safety • [JPN] 安全情報 ご使用になる前に、本書を必ずお読み ください。お読みになった後は必要なときに すぐに取 り出せるように大切に保管 して ください。 本書に記載 されている内容は予告な く 変更 される場合があります。あらか じめご了 承 ください。 設置環境 本製品は、EN61326-1 で定義 される工業環境で使用することを想定 した製品では ありません。 工業環境においては、電磁妨害の影響を受ける可能性があり、その場合には使用者 が適切な対策を講ずることが必要 となることがあります。 本製品は、EN61010-1 で定義 される以下の環境用に設計 されています。 - 過電圧カテゴリー II - 汚染度2...
  • Page 14 For Your Safety • Safety precautions This section provides precautions for using the product safely and correctly and to prevent injury and damage. The terms of DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION indicate the degree of immanency and hazardous situation. Read the precautions carefully as it contains important safety messages.
  • Page 15 Product Handling Information • Product Handling Information • Operational Precautions (instrument) • Only use the product including accessories for their intended purpose. • Do not drop or physically impact the instrument. • The instrument is made of solvent-resistant materials but that does not mean it is resistant to all chemicals.
  • Page 16 Manual Information • Manual Information • Description in this manual Note This interprets the necessary points for correct operation and notifies the important points for handling the product. This indicates reference information.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ Product Overview............1 ● Package Content............... 1 ● Key Features..............2 ■ Basic Operations............7 ● Turning On the Instrument..........7 ● Connecting an Electrode...........7 ● Changing the Operation Mode.........8 ● Changing the Measurement Parameter......10 ■ Calibration..............11 ● pH Calibration..............11 ●...

  • Page 18: Product Overview

    Product Overview ■ Product Overview This section describes the package content, key features and product components of LAQUA benchtop meters. ● Package Content After opening the package, remove the meter and check for damage on the instrument and the standard accessories all exist. If damage or defects are found on the product, contact your dealer.

  • Page 19: Key Features

    Product Overview ● Key Features • Large monochrome LCD. • Integrated electrode holder (up to 2 electrodes) that can be attached to either side of the meter. • Simple user interface and single parameter display. • 1000 Memory data. • Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) with temperature calibration. •...
  • Page 20 Product Overview ● Display Name Function Displays the current operation mode (Setup, Calibration, Status Icon Measurement and Data mode) Parameters Displays the measured parameters like pH, mV Stability indicator shows value is stable for documentation in Auto Stable and Auto Hold modes Appears when the measured value display is stable and fixed in auto-hold mode Temperature display...
  • Page 21 Product Overview ● Electrode Sensitivity Level Electrode sensitivity above 95%(excellent) Electrode sensitivity between 85% to 95% (very good) Electrode sensitivity between 80% to 85%(good). Refer “ SLPE ERR ” (page 37) to solve this...
  • Page 22 Product Overview ● Keypad Operation Keypad Name Function Switches from the measurement mode to the calibration mode. CAL key Starts calibration in the calibration mode. Switches the operation mode to the measurement mode. MEAS key Releases the fixed measurement value mode in the auto hold mode and begins a fresh measurement.
  • Page 23 Product Overview...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations ■ Basic Operations This section describes the basic operations such as turning on the instrument, connecting an electrode, and changing the operation modes and measurement parameters of the LAQUA- PH1500 benchtop meter. ● Turning On the Instrument 1. Insert the AC adapter cable by fitting with the AC adapter jack.

  • Page 25: Changing The Operation Mode

    Basic Operations ● Changing the Operation Mode You can change the operation mode to four available modes depending on the purpose of use. The status icon indicates the current mode. Icon Name Function Measurement Performs measurement. mode Calibration mode Performs calibration. Data mode Performs data setup.
  • Page 26 Basic Operations You can change the operation mode using the corresponding key: • Measurement mode: Press the key to change to the measurement mode. • Calibration mode: In the measurement mode, press the key to change to the calibration mode. •...

  • Page 27: Changing The Measurement Parameter

    Basic Operations ● Changing the Measurement Parameter This instrument measures pH and ORP/mV. For measurement, an electrode corresponding to the measurement parameter is required. In the measurement mode, the measurement parameter can be changed by pressing the key.

  • Page 28: Calibration

    pH Calibration ■ Calibration This section describes the calibration procedures using the LAQUA PH1500 bench meter and electrodes. ● pH Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate pH measurement. To perform pH calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites • Clean the pH electrode with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper. •...
  • Page 29 pH Calibration Calibration 1. After placing the pH electrode in the buffer solution, press the key. 2. The selected buffer standard appears on the meter screen and meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading).

  • Page 30: Orp/Mv Calibration

    ORP Calibration ● ORP/mV Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate ORP measurement. To perform ORP calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites • Clean the ORP electrode with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper. • Switch on the pH meter and plug in the ORP electrode. •...
  • Page 31 ORP Calibration Calibration 1. After placing the electrode in the solution, press the key to switch to mV mode. 2. Press the key. 3. Meter starts reading mV values and the blinks until value stabilizes. 4. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading). 5.

  • Page 32: Temperature Calibration

    Temperature Calibration ● Temperature Calibration Temperature calibration is required to accurately match pH electrode to the meter. Check the temperature reading and if it is acceptable, no temperature calibration is required. If you need to calibrate, please follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites •...
  • Page 33 Temperature Calibration Calibration 1. After placing the electrode in the solution, press the key. 2. Press the key to switch to temperature calibration mode. Meter displays measured temperature value. 3. Use the keys to adjust the temperature to the required value. 4.

  • Page 34: Data

    Data Capture and Storage ■ Data This section describes the procedures for storing data into the LAQUA PH1500 bench meter and viewing them as well as transferring data from the meter to a PC. ● Data Capture and Storage Data measured by the instrument can be stored in the internal memory. To save the measured data;...

  • Page 35: Data Transfer

    Data Capture and Storage ● Data Transfer ● Transfer data to PC Connect the instrument to a PC using the phono plug to USB cable to transfer saved data to the PC. Connect the phono jack at the back of the instrument to the communication port on the ●...

  • Page 36: Setup

    pH Setup ■ Setup This section describes all the setup functions available in LAQUA PH1500 series handheld meters. ● P1 pH Setup Using P1 pH setup function of the meter, you can: • Select buffer standard • Set calibration alarm •...
  • Page 37 pH Setup ● P 1.1 Buffer selection 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 BUFF screen appears. 3. Press the ENT key, by default BUFF USA appears. keys to change the buffer standard to BUFF NIST or BUFF DIN. 4.
  • Page 38 pH Setup ● P 1.2 Calibration alarm setup 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 BUFF screen appears. 3. Press the key, P1.2 C.ALr screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, by default DAYS ---- appears. 5.
  • Page 39 pH Setup ● P 1.3 Erase calibration data 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 BUFF screen appears. 3. Press the key, P1.2 C.ALr screen appears. key, P1.3 C.CLr appears. 4. Press the 5.

  • Page 40: P2 Data Setup

    Data Setup ● P2 Data Setup Using P2 Data setup function of the meter, you can: • Set data log interval • Print data log • Erase data log To set the data functions, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Switch on the pH meter.
  • Page 41 Data Setup ● P 2.1 Data log interval setup 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press the key, P2 DATA screen appears. 3. Press the ENT key, P2.1 LOG screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, previously set log interval appears. 5.
  • Page 42 Data Setup ● P 2.2 Print data log 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. key, P2 DATA screen appears. 2. Press the 3. Press the ENT key, P2.1 LOG screen appears. 4. Press the key, P2.2 PrNT screen appears. 5.
  • Page 43 Data Setup ● P 2.3 Erase data log 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press key, P2 DATA screen appears. 3. Press the ENT key, P2.1 LOG screen appears. 4. Press the key, P2.2 PRNT screen appears. key, P2.3 D.CLR screen appears.

  • Page 44: P3 General Setup

    General Setup P3 General Setup ● Using P3 General setup function of the meter, you can: • Select stability mode of the meter • Set auto shut-off time • Select temperature measurement • Reset the meter To set the general functions, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Switch on the pH meter.
  • Page 45 General Setup ● P 3.1 Auto stable, auto hold or real time mode setup Auto stable (AS) mode - The meter shows live readings; annunciator blinks until reading is stable. Auto hold (AH) mode - The meter locks the stable reading; annunciator blinks until reading is stable and then lights up.
  • Page 46 General Setup ● P 3.2 Auto shut-off time setup 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press the key, P2 DATA screen appears. 3. Press the key, P3 GEN screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, P3.1 STBL screen appears. key, P3.2 A.OFF screen appears.
  • Page 47 General Setup ● P 3.3 Temperature unit setup 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. key, P2 DATA screen appears. 2. Press the 3. Press the key, P3 GEN screen appears. 4. Press the key, P3.1 STBL screen appears. 5.
  • Page 48 General Setup ● P 3.4 Reset meter (factory default) 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press the key, P2 DATA screen appears. 3. Press the key, P3 GEN screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, P3.1 STBL screen appears. 5.
  • Page 49 General Setup...

  • Page 50: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage ■ Maintenance and Storage This section describes maintenance of LAQUA PH1500 benchtop meters, pH and ORP electrodes used with the meter. ● Maintenance contract Please contact your dealer for the product maintenance contract. ● Maintenance and storage of the instrument ●...

  • Page 51: Maintenance And Storage Of Electrodes

    Maintenance and Storage ● Maintenance and Storage of pH and ORP Electrodes This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of pH electrode. ● How to clean the electrodes When the tip of an electrode (responsive membrane and liquid junction) becomes dirty, the response time may slow or an error may occur in the measurement results.
  • Page 52 Maintenance and Storage ● Daily storage of the electrodes If the electrode becomes dry, the response will be slow. Store in a moist atmosphere. Follow the steps below to properly store the electrode: 1. Wash the electrode well with pure water (or deionized water) to remove sample completely, and close the internal solution filler port.
  • Page 53 Maintenance and Storage...

  • Page 54: Error Messages And Troubleshooting

    Error Messages and Troubleshooting ■ Error Messages and Troubleshooting ● Error message This section describes the causes of typical errors and the actions to be taken to resolve respective errors. If ERR is displayed while you are using the instrument, check the error, its cause and action to be taken in the error list below: Meter display ERR description...
  • Page 55 Error Messages and Troubleshooting ● Troubleshooting his section describes causes and actions to take for problems that customers frequently ask. The indicated value fluctuates < Problem with the electrode > Cause How to solve problem The electrode is dirty. Clean the electrode. The electrode is broken.
  • Page 56 Error Messages and Troubleshooting The response is slow Cause How to solve problem The electrode is dirty. Clean the electrode. The electrode is broken. Replace the electrode. It is important to select an electrode that is appropriate for the sample. Consult your dealer. To The response of electrode is affected confirm an electrode that is appropriate for the by the sample solution.
  • Page 57 Error Messages and Troubleshooting ● How to check for instrument defect Short the metal part of the outer tube to the center pin of the electrode connector of the corresponding channel of the instrument. If “Ur” or “Or” appears in this condition, consult your dealer. Repeatability of the measured value is poor Cause How to solve problem...

  • Page 58: Appendix

    Technical Note ■ Appendix ● Appendix 1 This section describes technical information and option for LAQUA PH1500 benchtop meter. pH calibration can be performed according to several buffer standards. The most common standard is the US buffer standard. The default setup is US buffer standard. Alternative standards that can be chosen are NIST and DIN.
  • Page 59 Technical Note < NIST > Temp. (°C) pH 1.68 pH 4.01 pH 6.86 pH 9.18 pH 12.46 1.67 4.00 6.98 9.46 1.67 4.00 6.95 9.39 13.25 1.67 4.00 6.92 9.33 13.03 1.67 4.00 6.90 9.27 1.68 4.00 6.88 9.22 12.64 1.68 4.01 6.86...
  • Page 60 Printout Summary ● Appendix 2 Printer format - Measurement + + + + H W H U R G H O  + 2 5 , % $ 3 +     6 H U L D O 1 X P E H U           6 : 5 H Y L V L R Q      R G H...
  • Page 61 Printout Summary Printer format - Data log H W H U R G H O  + 2 5 , % $ 3 +     6 H U L D O 1 X P E H U           6 : 5 H Y L V L R Q      8 V H U 1 D P H...
  • Page 62 Meter Specifications ● Meter Specifications Specifications LAQUA-pH1500 pH range - 2.00 to 16.00 pH resolution 0.01 -2000 to 2000 mV resolution 0.1mV(+999.9mV); 1mV (other) ORP cal Yes (+/- 200mV) Temperature -30 to 130 C/ -22 to 266 F Temp. resolution...
  • Page 63 Meter Specifications...
  • Page 64 31, Miyanonishi-cho, Kisshoin Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8306, Japan http://www.horiba-adt.jp For any questions regarding this product, please contact your local agency, or inquire from the following website. http://global.horiba.com/contact_e/index.htm Manual: LAQUA-PH1500/1500-S/1500-SN =E= P/N: 3200869207 GZ: GZ0000622466-...

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