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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Benchtop Conductivity Meter LAQUA-EC1500...
  • 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 Regulations ■ Regulations • EU and UK regulations • Conformable standards This equipment conforms to the following standards: EMC: EN 61326-1 Class B, Basic electromagnetic environment Safety: EN 61010-1 RoHS: EN IEC 63000 9. Monitoring and control instruments including industrial monitoring and control instruments EMC: BS EN 61326-1 Class B, Basic electromagnetic environment...
  • Page 6 • Authorised Representative in EU Europe GmbH HORIBA Hans-Mess-Str.6, D-61440 Oberursel, Germany • Authorised Representative in UK HORIBA UK Limited Kyoto Close Moulton Park NN3 6FL Northampton, UK Tel: +44 01604 542500 • FCC rules FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 7 Regulations Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 8 Regulations 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)) (PBB)
  • 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 ordnungsgemäßen 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 ● Conductivity Calibration..........11 ●...
  • Page 18 Contents ■ Maintenance and Storage........47 ● Maintenance and Storage of the Instrument....47 ● Maintenance and Storage of Electrode......48 ■ Error Messages and Troubleshooting....49 ■ Appendix............. 53...

  • Page 19: Product Overview

    Product Overview ■ Product Overview The benchtop meter LAQUA-EC1500 is optimized for laboratory measurement, and allows you to measure conductivity, resistivity, TDS, salinity, and temperature. This section describes the package content, key features and product components of LAQUA-EC1500 benchtop meter.

  • Page 20: 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 21 Product Overview ● Display Name Function Displays the current operation mode (Setup, Calibration, Status Icon Measurement and Data mode) Parameters Displays the measured parameters like COND, Res, TDS, Sal Smiley icon and sound indicate 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 22 Product Overview ● Electrode Sensitivity Level Calibration factor (C.F) between 0.90 to 1.11 (excellent). Calibration factor (C.F) between 0.80 to 1.25 (very good). Calibration factor (C.F) between 0.70 to 1.43 (good). Refer “SLPE ERR” on page 49.
  • Page 23 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 from 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 24 Product Overview...

  • Page 25: 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-EC1500 benchtop meter. ● Turning On the Instrument 1. Insert the AC adapter cable by fitting with the AC adapter jack.

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28: Changing The Measurement Parameter

    Basic Operations ● Changing the Measurement Parameter This instrument measures multiple parameters. 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 29: Calibration

    Conductivity Calibration ■ Calibration This section describes the calibration procedures using the LAQUA-EC1500 benchtop meter and conductivity electrode. ● Conductivity Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate electrical conductivity measurement. To perform conductivity calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites • Clean the conductivity electrode with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper.
  • Page 30 Conductivity Calibration Auto Conductivity Calibration 1. After placing the conductivity electrode in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter displays “Auto cal” as per set calibration method and starts measuring various calibration values with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading).
  • Page 31 Conductivity Calibration Manual Conductivity Calibration 1. After placing the conductivity electrode in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter displays “Manual cal” as per set calibration method and starts measuring various calibration values with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading).

  • Page 32: Tds Calibration

    TDS Calibration ● TDS Calibration Total dissolved solids (TDS) is calculated from the measured conductivity value so TDS calibration is not required. Once conductivity mode is calibrated, TDS values will be recalculated accordingly. Set the appropriate TDS curve. Available TDS curves in the meter are as follows: - LINR (Linear KCL curve with adjustable factor from 0.40 to 1.00) - 442 (Myron L 442 non-linear curve) - EN (European environmental standard non-linear curve)

  • Page 33: Salinity Calibration

    • Dip the conductivity electrode in the standard solution till the hole at the upper part of the electrode is immersed. Note • Before salinity calibration, set the required salinity method. In LAQUA-EC1500 benchtop meter, available salinity methods are; -NACL -SEA.W (Sea water)
  • Page 34 Salinity Calibration Calibration 1. After placing the conductivity electrode in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts measuring various calibration values with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading). When it stabilizes, there will be a sound.

  • Page 35: Temperature Calibration

    Temperature Calibration ● Temperature Calibration Temperature calibration is required to accurately match conductivity 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 36 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 37: Data

    Data Capture and Storage ■ Data This section describes the procedures for storing data into the LAQUA-EC1500 benchtop meter and viewing them as well as transferring data from the meter to a PC. ● Data Capture and Storage ● Storing Data Data measured by the instrument can be stored in the internal memory.

  • Page 38: Data Transfer

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

  • Page 39: Setup

    Conductivity Setup ■ Setup This section describes all the setup functions available in LAQUA-EC1500 benchtop meter. ● P1 COND Setup Using P1 COND setup function of the meter, you can: • Set cell constant • Select conductivity unit • Set calibration mode •...
  • Page 40 Conductivity Setup ● P1.1 Cell Constant Setup key, P1 COND screen appears. 1. Press the 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 CELL screen appears. 3. Press the ENT key, default CELL 1.000 appears. 4. Use the keys to set the cell constant in between 0.070 to 13.000. 5.
  • Page 41 Conductivity Setup ● P1.2 Conductivity Unit Setup 1. Press the key, P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 CELL screen appears. 3. Press the key, P1.2 UNIT screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, default UNIT S/cm appears. 5.
  • Page 42 Conductivity Setup ● P1.3 Calibration Mode Setup 1. Press the key, P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 CELL screen appears. 3. Press the key, P1.2 UNIT screen appears. key, P1.3 A.CAL appears. 4. Press the 5. Press the ENT key, A.CAL ON screen appears with ON as default set up.

  • Page 43: P1 Cond Setup

    Conductivity Setup ● P1.4 Temperature Coefficient Setup 1. Press the key, P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 CELL screen appears. key, P1.2 UNIT screen appears. 3. Press the key, P1.3 A.CAL appears. 4. Press the 5. Press the key, P1.4 T.CFF appears.
  • Page 44 Conductivity Setup ● P1.5 Reference Temperature Setup 1. Press the key,P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 CELL screen appears. 3. Press the key, P1.2 UNIT screen appears. 4. Press the key, P1.3 A.CAL appears. 5. Press the key, P1.4 T.CFF appears.
  • Page 45 Conductivity Setup ● P1.6 Erase Calibration Data 1. Press the key, P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the ENT key, P1.1 CELL screen appears. key, P1.2 UNIT screen appears. 3. Press the 4. Press the key, P1.3 A.CAL appears. 5. Press the key, P1.4 T.CFF appears.
  • Page 46 Conductivity Setup...

  • Page 47: P2 Tds Setup

    TDS Setup ● P2 TDS Setup Using P2 TDS setup function of the meter, you can: • Select TDS curve • Select TDS unit To set the TDS functions, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Switch on the meter. Note •...
  • Page 48 TDS Setup ● P2.1 TDS Curve Setup key, P1 COND screen appears. 1. Press the 2. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears 3. Press the ENT key, P2.1 FACT screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, default FACT LINR appears. 5.
  • Page 49 TDS Setup ● P2.2 TDS Unit Setup 1. Press the key, P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. 3. Press the ENT key, P2.1 FACT screen appears. 4. Press the key, P2.2 UNIT screen appears. 5.
  • Page 50 TDS Setup...

  • Page 51: P3 Sal Setup

    Salinity Setup ● P3 SAL Setup Using P3 SAL setup function of the meter, you can: • Select salinity unit • Select salinity curve • Erase calibration data To set the salinity functions, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Switch on the meter. Note •...
  • Page 52 Salinity Setup ● P3.1 Salinity Unit Setup key, P1 COND screen appears. 1. Press the 2. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. 3. Press the key, P3 SAL screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, P3.1 UNIT screen appears. 5.
  • Page 53 Salinity Setup ● P3.2 Salinity Type Setup 1. Press the key, P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. 3. Press the key, P3 SAL screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, P3.1 UNIT screen appears. 5.
  • Page 54 Salinity Setup ● P3.3 Erase Calibration Data key, P1 COND screen appears. 1. Press the 2. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. 3. Press the key, P3 SAL screen appears. 4. Press the ENT key, P3.1 UNIT screen appears. key, P3.2 TYPE screen appears.

  • Page 55: P4 Data Setup

    Data Setup ● P4 Data Setup Using P4 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 meter.
  • Page 56 Data Setup ● P4.1 Data Log Interval Setup key, P1 COND screen appears. 1. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. 2. Press the 3. Press the key, P3 SAL screen appears. 4. Press the key, P4 DATA screen appears. 5.
  • Page 57 Data Setup ● P4.2 Print Data Log 1. Press the key, P1 COND screen appears. 2. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. key, P3 SAL screen appears. 3. Press the 4. Press the key, P4 DATA screen appears. 5. Press the ENT key, P4.1 LOG screen appears.
  • Page 58 Data Setup ● P4.3 Erase Data Log key, P1 COND screen appears. 1. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. 2. Press the 3. Press the key, P3 SAL screen appears. 4. Press the key, P4 DATA screen appears. 5. Press the ENT key, P4.1 LOG screen appears.

  • Page 59: P5 General Setup

    General Setup P5 General Setup ● Using P5 General setup function of the meter, you can: • Select stability mode of the meter • Set auto shut-off time • Select temperature unit • Reset the meter To set the general functions, follow the procedure detailed below: Prerequisites Switch on the meter.
  • Page 60 General Setup ● P5.1 Auto Stable, Auto Hold and 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 61 General Setup ● P5.2 Auto Shut-off Time Setup 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. key, P2 TDS screen appears. 2. Press the 3. Press the key, P3 SAL screen appears. 4. Press the key, P4 DATA screen appears. key, P5 GEN screen appears.
  • Page 62 General Setup ● P5.3 Temperature Unit Setup 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. 2. Press the key, P2 TDS screen appears. key, P3 SAL screen appears. 3. Press the 4. Press the key, P4 DATA screen appears. 5. Press the key, P5 GEN screen appears.
  • Page 63 General Setup ● P5.4 Reset Meter 1. Press the key, P1 PH screen appears. key, P2 TDS screen appears. 2. Press the 3. Press the key, P3 SAL screen appears. 4. Press the key, P4 DATA screen appears. key, P5 GEN screen appears. 5.
  • Page 64 General Setup...

  • Page 65: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage ■ Maintenance and Storage This section describes the procedures for maintenance and storage of LAQUA-EC1500 benchtop meter and conductivity electrode used with the meter. ● Contact for Maintenance Please contact your dealer for the product maintenance. ● Maintenance and Storage of the Instrument ●...

  • Page 66: Maintenance And Storage Of Electrode

    Maintenance and Storage ● Maintenance and Storage of Electrode This section describes the procedures for maintenance and storage of conductivity electrode. ● Cleaning the Conductivity Electrode Always clean the electrode with deionized water after every measurement. When the response is slow or residue from the sample adheres to the electrode, use the appropriate method below to clean the electrode, and then clean again with deionized water.

  • Page 67: 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, refer to the table below. Meter Display ERR Description Cause and Solution...
  • Page 68 Error Messages and Troubleshooting ● Troubleshooting This section describes the causes of problems and their solutions that customers frequently ask. The indicated value fluctuates < Problem with the electrode > Cause Solution The conductivity electrode is dirty. Clean the conductivity cell. The conductivity electrode is broken.
  • Page 69 Error Messages and Troubleshooting Cause Solution Some effects of the sample. Response time may slow down, depending on the properties of the sample solution. The indicated value does not change/No response Cause Solution The electrode is broken. Replace the electrode. The electrode is not connected Connect the electrode correctly.
  • Page 70 Error Messages and Troubleshooting Repeatability of the measured value is poor Cause Solution Effect of the sample solution. Repeatability becomes poor as the conductivity value of the sample changes over time. The conductivity electrode is dirty. Clean the conductivity electrode. The conductivity electrode is broken.

  • Page 71: Appendix

    Technical Note ■ Appendix ● Appendix 1 Conductivity Standard Values at Various Temperatures Conductivity value at 25°C Temp. (°C) 84.00 (μS/cm) 1413 (μS/cm) 12.88(S/cm) 111.8 (mS/cm) 64.01 7.15 65.4 65.00 8.22 74.1 67.00 1020 9.33 83.2 68.00 1147 10.48 92.5 70.00 1173 10.72...
  • Page 72 Meter Specifications ● Meter Specifications Specifications LAQUA-EC1500 Conductivity Range 0.00 – 20.00 μS 20.1 – 200.0 μS 201– 2000 μS 2.01 – 20.00 mS 20.1 – 200.0 mS Resolution 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 µS ; 0.01 / 0.1 mS Accuracy ±0.6% full scale, ±1.5% full scale >...
  • Page 73 Meter Specifications Specifications LAQUA-EC1500 Memory 1000 data sets Auto Data Log Measurement Modes Auto Stable / Auto Hold / Real Time Offset & Slope Display Yes (Average slope) Auto Shut-Off Yes (programmable: 1 to 30 mins.) Electrode Status On screen display...
  • Page 74 Meter Specifications ● Table of Conductivity Cell Range • Unit: S/m Cell Constant Display Range 0.1 cm -1 1 cm -1 10 cm -1 OR (Over Range) 100 S/m 2.00 ~ 20.00S/m 10 S/m 1 S/m 0.200 ~ 1.999 S/m 20.0 ~ 199.9 mS/m 1 mS/m 2.00 ~ 19.99 mS/m...
  • Page 75 Meter Specifications ● Table of Conductivity Cell Range (Resistivity Range) • Unit:Ω•cm Cell Constant Display Range 0.1 cm -1 1 cm -1 10 cm -1 OR (Over Range) 10 MΩꞏcm 1.0 ~ 20.0 MΩꞏcm 1 MΩꞏcm 100 kΩꞏcm 0.001 ~ 0.999 MΩꞏcm 100 Ωꞏcm 10 Ωꞏcm 1 Ωꞏcm...
  • Page 76 Printout Summary ● Appendix 2 Printer Format - Measurement Conductivity Resistivity Salinity...
  • Page 77 Printout Summary Printer Format - Data Log...
  • Page 78 Printout Summary Printer Format - Calibration Conductivity...
  • Page 80 2 Miyanohigashi-cho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8551, 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 Local: M004147 P/N: 3200901769 GZ: 0000638477...

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