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Environmental Express Oakton 300 Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 2 Preface This manual describes the operation of the following instrument. Brand: OAKTON Series name: OAKTON 300series Handheld Water Quality Meter Model: 350, 360, 380 Be sure to read this manual before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of the product.
  • Page 3 Regulations Regulations EU regulations Conformable Directive This equipment conforms to the following directives and standards: EMC: EN61326-1 Class B, Basic electromagnetic environment RoHS: EN50581 9. Monitoring and control instruments Warning: This product is not intended for use in industrial environments. In an indus- trial environment, electromagnetic environment effects may cause the incorrect performance of the product in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 4 Regulations 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...
  • Page 5 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. This is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
  • Page 6 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 imminency and hazardous situation. Read the precautions carefully as it contains important safety messages.
  • Page 7 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 on the instrument. The instrument is made of solvent-resistant materials but that does not mean it is resistant to all chemicals.
  • Page 8 Product Handling Information Operational precautions (battery) Do not short circuit a battery. Position the + and side of the battery correctly. When the battery has depleted or the instrument will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Of the specified battery types, make sure to use two batteries of the same type.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Overview..............1 Package Content ..............1 Key Features ................3 Product components............4 Display..................5 Keypad operation ..............7 Basic operations ..............8 Turnig on the instrument ............8 Using the External Power Supply ........9 Connecting sensors ............9 Operation mode ..............10 Changing the measurement parameter......
  • Page 10 Contents Data storage...............27 Data display ...............27 Data management.............. 28 Data transfer to PC ............29 Print data ................30 Setup ................... 32 ID Setup ................32 General Setup ..............33 pH Setup................35 COND, TDS, Sal Setup ............36 DO Setup ................38 Maintenance and storage ..........
  • Page 11 Contents 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    After opening the carry case, 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. OAKTON 300 Series Hand-held meter and meter kit include the following items: 4 AA batteries Instruction manual...
  • Page 13 Package Content 350PH 350EC 350DO 360PC 360PD 380PCD 350 : Meter 1 Channel type 360 : 2 Channels type 380 : 3 Channels type Sensor 35660-90 : Head pH Sensor Head 35660-90 : EC Sensor Head 35660-92 : Sensor Gel-filled pH Sensor Cartridge Cartridge 35660-94 :...

  • Page 14: Key Features

    Key Features Key Features IP67 water ingress, dust-proof, shock-resistant, anti-slip meter housing. Large Color Graphic Display (70 x 55 mm) Built-in sensor holder (up to 3 sensors) Simple user interface and multi parameter display. 10,000 data memory. Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) with temperature sensor Auto-hold / Auto stable with stability indicator and Real-time measurement modes.

  • Page 15: Product Components

    Product components Product components Meter Sensor LED Stability holder indicator Display Wall Hanging Sensor Head hole Sensor Operation Cartridge Battery Cover 1 channel type Printer port Micro USB port 2 channel type Stand 3 channel type Ch 1 Ch 2 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...

  • Page 16: Display

    Display Display Status icons HOLD icon Stability icon Sample temperature Main measurement item Main measurement value Sensor Status Sub measurement value Calibration information (Only 1 channel display) (Only 1 channel display) Connect Connect Remove Remove Overview of Status icon area Icon Function Appears when a key operation is invalid.
  • Page 17 Display Sub Item In the measurement display, the Sub measurement value is displayed according to the displayed main measurement item. Sensor type Main measurement item Sub measurement item mV (pH) pH Sensor Head mV (pH) COND EC Sensor Head COND COND DO (%) DO Sensor...

  • Page 18: Keypad Operation

    Keypad operation Keypad operation Keypad Name Function Switches from the measurement mode to the calibration CAL key mode. Switches the operation mode to the measurement mode. MEAS key DATA key Switches from the measurement mode to the data mode. In the measurement mode, changes measurement MODE key parameters.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Turnig on the instrument Basic operations This section describes function and basic operation method of each part of OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meter. Turnig on the instrument Inserting the batteries This instrument is operated by batteries. You can use AA alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH chargeable batteries.

  • Page 20: Using The External Power Supply

    Using the External Power Supply Using the External Power Supply The Micro-USB interface can be used for external power supply. It is not possible to charge the batteries. The instrument is not supplied with an external 5V USB battery. Alternatively, the instrument can be supplied by an external power supply unit (not included in the scope of delivery) via the Micro-USB socket.

  • Page 21: Operation Mode

    Operation mode Operation mode You can change the operation mode to four available modes depending on the purpose of use. Display Name Function Displays the measurement value. Measurement mode Checks the calibration data and the sensor status. Calibration mode Performs calibration. Performs data set up, data clear, data Data mode acquisition and printing set up.

  • Page 22: Changing The Measurement Parameter

    Changing the measurement parameter Changing the measurement parameter The measurement parameter of focused channel can be changed by pressing the key. Sensor head pH Sensor head EC Sensor head DO Sensor or Sensor Conductivity DO (mg/L) Measurement Salinity DO (%) parameter Resistivity Changing the magnifing measurement display...

  • Page 23: Viewing Calibration Data

    Viewing Calibration data Viewing Calibration data In the focused channel of the measurement mode, the calibration data of each sensors can be viewed by pressing the key. In the focused ID of the measurement mode, the sensor condition of each sensors can be viewed by pressing the key.
  • Page 24 Viewing Calibration data 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...

  • Page 25: Calibration

    Calibration Calibration This section describes the basic calibration method of each measurement parameter using OAKTON 300 series and sensors (sensor head and sensor cartridge connected) or electrodes (ion selective electrode and BNC conversion connector connected). pH Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate pH measurement. To perform pH calibration, follow the procedure detailed below.
  • Page 26 pH Calibration Calibration 1. After placing the pH sensor in the buffer solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. * In the buffer setting for CUSTOM calibration, press key and then adjust the calibration value.

  • Page 27: Ec Calibration

    EC Calibration EC Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate electrical conductivity measurement. To perform conductivity calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Clean the EC sensor with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper. Switch on the meter and plug in the EC sensor. Prepare standard solution required for calibration.
  • Page 28 EC Calibration Calibration 1. After placing the EC sensor in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. * In the buffer setting for CUSTOM calibration, press key and then adjust the calibration value.

  • Page 29: Salinity Calibration

    Sal mode. Place the EC sensor at least 3 cm in the standard solution. Note Before salinity calibration, set the required Salinity method. In OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meter, available salinity methods are; NaCl...
  • Page 30 Salinity Calibration Calibration 1. After placing the EC sensor in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking the stability of calibration value with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading). 4. Press the key and then adjust the Salinity calibration value.

  • Page 31: Do Calibration

    DO Calibration DO Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate DO measurement. Two calibration modes are available in DO meter for calibration, DO concentration mode (mg/L) DO saturation mode (%) To perform DO calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Clean the membrane at the tip of the DO sensor with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper.
  • Page 32 DO Calibration Calibration 1. Press the key. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. *Switch to High [100 %] and Low [0 %] calibration mode by pressing the key in DO calibration mode. 2. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading).

  • Page 33: Temperature Calibration

    Temperature calibration Temperature calibration Temperature calibration is required to accurately match the sensor to the meter. Check the temperature reading and if its acceptable, no temperature calibration is required. If you need to calibrate, please follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Clean the sensor with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper.
  • Page 34 Temperature calibration Calibration 1. After placing the sensor in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Press the key to switch to temperature calibration mode. Meter displays mea- sured temperature value. 3. Press the key to adjust the calibration value. 4.

  • Page 35: Multi Auto Calibration

    Multi auto calibration Multi auto calibration Multi auto calibration is available with pH, EC and DO sensors in the auto calibration setting. If you need to calibrate, please follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Clean the sensor with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper. Switch on the meter and plug in sensors.
  • Page 36 Multi auto calibration Calibration 1. After placing sensors in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading). 4. Press the key to save calibration data. 5.

  • Page 37: Measurement

    Measurement This section describes the basic measurement method of each measurement parameter using OAKTON 300 series and sensors (sensor head and sensor cartridge connected) measurement In measurement mode, measurement can be performed by immersing the sensor in the sample.

  • Page 38: Data

    This section describes the basic method of data storing and transferring using OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meters. Data storage In OAKTON 300 series handheld water quality meters, data measured by the instrument can be stored in the internal memory. To save the measured data; Press the Key to save the displayed data.

  • Page 39: Data Management

    Data management Data management To view, erase stored data and set data acquisition, press key. In the Data mode, move the focus with the key, select the Data View or Data Clear, and press the key. Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Item or settings Function...

  • Page 40: Data Transfer To Pc

    Data transfer to PC Data transfer to PC Connect the meter to a PC using the micro-USB plug to USB cable to transfer saved data to the PC. If you need to transfer data from meter to PC, please follow the procedure detailed below: For wireless data transfer, refer Wireless Data Transfer on page 28 Prerequisites...

  • Page 41: Print Data

    Print data Print data The measure value displayed on the meter, stored data and calibration data can be printed. Pressing the key on the screen displaying measurement values and stored data starts printing. Connect the dedicated printer unit and the meter in advance using the dedicated printer cable.
  • Page 42 Print data Printer formant - Calibration data Item Data (sample) Sensor XXXXX-XX Cartridge XXXXX-XX DO: Membrane Coef. Value 1.005 *Only Sal Sensor Status Excellent Hi. Coef. *Only DO Low. Coef. *Only DO Offset 0.5 mV *Only pH Slope *Only pH Cell *Only COND [Cal.

  • Page 43: Setup

    ID Setup Setup This section describes all the setup functions for each measurement parameter available in OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meters. ID Setup Individually created ID can be selected according to the purpose of the measurement. In measurement mode, set the focus area in the ID and press the key.

  • Page 44: General Setup

    General Setup General Setup It is possible to change settings suitable for the meter. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus area in the ID and press the key. Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Settings Details refer to System Use System Setup to customize settings for the System Setup Setup on page...
  • Page 45 General Setup System Setup Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Settings Details English Japanese French Language German Set the language to be used for the meter. Spanish Portuguese Chinese Use the date setting to select the date format. DDMMYYYY DD/MM/YYYY: Day/Month/Year Date Format MMDDYYYY MM/DD/YYYY: Month/Day/Year...

  • Page 46: Ph Setup

    pH Setup pH Setup When the pH sensor head is connected to the meter, it is possible to change settings suitable for measurement and calibration. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus in the pH measurement item, and press the key .

  • Page 47: Cond, Tds, Sal Setup

    COND, TDS, Sal Setup COND, TDS, Sal Setup When the EC sensor head is connected to the meter, it is possible to change settings suitable for measurement and calibration. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus in the EC measurement item, and press the key .
  • Page 48 COND, TDS, Sal Setup Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Settings Details Use TDS Setup to customize settings for the EC TDS Setup sensor head. Linear Linear factor with adjustable factor from 0.40 to 1.00 Myron L 442: refer to Natural water (40% Sodium sulfate, 40% Sodium carbonate, 20% Factor Type Sodium chloride)

  • Page 49: Do Setup

    DO Setup DO Setup When the DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor is connected to the meter, it is possible to change settings suitable for measurement and calibration. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus in the DO measurement item, and press the key .

  • Page 50: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and storage of the instrument Maintenance and storage This section describes maintenance of OAKTON 300 handheld water quality meters and each sensors used with the meter. To use them for a long period, perform the described maintenance procedures appropriately. For the detailed procedures for maintaining and storing electrodes, refer to the instruction manual for each electrode.

  • Page 51: Maintenance And Storage Of Ph Sensor

    Maintenance and storage of pH sensor Maintenance and storage of pH sensor This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of pH sensor. How to clean the sensors When the tip of a sensor (responsive membrane and liquid junction) becomes dirty, the response time may slow or an error may occur in the calibration results.

  • Page 52: Maintenance And Storage Of The Ec Sensor

    Maintenance and storage of the EC sensor Maintenance and storage of the EC sensor This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of the EC sensor. How to clean the EC sensor Always clean the EC sensor with deionized water after every measurement. When the response is slow or residue from the sample adheres to the EC sensor, use the appropriate method below to clean the EC sensor, and then clean again with deionized water.

  • Page 53: Maintenance And Storage Of The Do Sensor

    Maintenance and storage of the DO sensor Maintenance and storage of the DO sensor This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of the DO sensor to be performed as part of daily use. How to clean the DO sensor When the membrane of a sensor become dirty, the response time may slow or an error may occur in the calibration results.
  • Page 54 Maintenance and storage of the DO sensor 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com sales@calcert.com...

  • Page 55: Error Messages And Trouble Shooting

    Error message Error messages and trouble shooting Error message This section describes the causes of typical errors and the actions to be taken to resolve respective errors. If EXXXX displayed while you are using the instrument, check the error, its cause and action to be taken in the error list below.
  • Page 56 Error message Error Error Cause of error Recommended Action code description The ADC system of Sensor Remove the batteries, E2100 Sensor ADC error has a problem. disconnect the AC power supply, and then press the Sensor memory The memory system of E2101 power key.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Specification Appendix This section describes technical information and option for OAKTON 300 Water Quality Handheld meters. Specification Meter Specification Model Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel Memory 10,000 Auto Data log Calibration Alarm (1 to 400 days) Auto Shut-off Sensor Status Diagnostic Messages Stability type...
  • Page 58 Specification pH Sensor Head specification 35660-88 (2m cable) / 35661-01 (5m cable) pH Sensor Head Model pH/mV/Temp (°C/°F) -2.00 to 20.00 pH Range -2.000 to 20.000 pH -2.00 to +20.00: 0.01 pH Resolution -2.000 to +20.000:0.001 pH -2.00 to +20.00:±0.01 pH Accuracy -2.000 to +20.000:±0.005 pH Calibration Points...
  • Page 59 Specification EC Sensor head specification 35660-90 (2m cable) / 35661-02 (5m cable) EC Sensor Head Model EC/Sal/TDS/Res/Temp (°C/°F) Conductivity [µS/m] [ S/cm] 0.0 ... 19.9 0.000 ... 0.199 20.0 ... 199.9 0.200 ... 1.999 200 ... 1999 2.00 ... 19.99 [mS/m] 20.0 ...
  • Page 60 Specification Resistivity 0.1 ... 199.9 0.001 ... 1.999 200 ... 1999 2.00 ... 19.99 [k *cm] 20.0 ... 199.9 2.00 ... 19.99 Range 200 ... 1999 20.0 ... 199.9 200 ... 1999 2.00 ... 19.99 20.0 ... 199.9 2.00 ... 19.99 200 ...
  • Page 61 Specification DO Sensor Specification 35660-96 (2m cable)/35660-98 (5m cable) DO Sensor Model DO/DO(%)/O /Temp (°C/°F) Dissolved Oxygen (DO) [mg/L] 0.00 ... 20.00 mg/L Range 0.0 ... 200.0 % Resolution 0.01 mg/L, 0.1% Accuracy* [mg/L] ±0.2 mg/L [%] ±0.2% automatic using Cond sensor or Salinity Compensation Manual: 0.0 to 40.0 ppt Barometric Pressure...
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