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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Electrochemistry Portable Meters 68X000442 • Revision A • June 2015...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 ........................6 Meter Introduction ......................6 Meter Overview ..........................6 Packing List ..........................7 Intended Use ..........................7 Chapter 2 ........................8 Meter Basics ......................... 8 Installing Batteries ........................8 Using the Universal Power Adapter (Optional Power Source) ............. 9 Portable Meter Accessories .......................
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Chapter 5 ........................42 Using the Conductivity Channel ................42 Meter and Sensor Preparation ....................42 Conductivity Calibration Procedure .................... 43 Alternative Certified Cell Constant Entry Calibration Procedure ........44 Conductivity Standards vs. Temperature Table ................. 45 Conductivity Meter Verification Procedure ................. 46 Measurement Procedure ......................
– Auto-Read or continuous with hold function. The data log collects up to 1000 measurement sets with time and date stamp and the non-volatile meter memory preserves all data, even with the loss of power. Use Thermo Scientific Orion Star Com ™...
Meter test certificate · Orion Star A220 series portable meter kits also include the portable meter armor and field case. Each Orion Star A220 series meter is fully tested and certified by Thermo Fisher Scientific and a certificate of calibration is included with each meter. For specific meter and kit contents, refer to the Ordering Information section.
C H A P T E R 2 Installing Batteries Four AA batteries are included with Orion Star A220 series portable meters and are preinstalled in the meter battery compartment. Use the following procedure to replace batteries as needed. 1. Select four new AA alkaline batteries.
A universal power adapter (Catalog Number 1010003) with US, EU, UK and China plug plates can be purchased separately and used with the Orion Star A220 series portable meters. To save battery life, the meter will always obtain power from the universal power adapter when it is connected with the meter and a power outlet, even when batteries are installed in the meter.
Orion Star A Series Portable Meter Armor Insert the Orion Star A220 series portable meter into the top of the portable meter armor. The holders for a pH electrode and conductivity/DO sensors can be attached to either side of the meter armor.
Meter Basics Orion Star A Series Portable Meter Field Case The hard-sided portable meter field case is designed to hold the Orion Star A220 series portable meter (with or without electrodes connected), electrodes and sensors, calibration and maintenance solutions, extra batteries and additional accessories all in one convenient location for easy portability in the field.
Meter Basics Meter Connections The following diagram depicts all the possible meter connections available on the Orion Star A220 series portable meters. Some Orion Star A220 series portable meters will have fewer connections, depending on the meter’s measurement capabilities. Connector Function...
Chapter 2 Meter Basics Meter Keypad Orion Star A220 series portable meter keypads includes menu-specific function keys that update on the display for efficient meter operation and shortcut keys for easy navigation. Key Icon and Name Function Press the f1, f2 and f3 function keys to perform the action shown above each key on the display.
Pressing the f1 (cal) key will prompt the meter to enter the calibration mode. Pressing the f3 (setup) key will prompt the meter to enter the main setup menu. No function is active for the f2 key in this example. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Calibration points from most recent active calibration Orion Star A223 RDO/DO Meter Display Date and time Temperature measurement and source Main measurement units Main measurement mode Main measurement value Barometric pressure Salinity value Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
Note: This is a general indicator of overall electrode status – always refer to the pH electrode user manual for specific information on the recommended slope range for each pH electrode. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Chapter 2 Meter Basics Meter Models and Measurement Capabilities The table below shows the available models of Orion Star A220 series portable meters and their available measurement modes. All measurements include temperature. Meter Model Channel 1 Measurement Modes Temperature Modes...
C H A P T E R 3 Main Setup Menu The main setup menu of the Orion Star A220 series meters contains menus for measurement settings, instrument settings, calibration and data logs and meter diagnostics in one location. General Setup Menu Navigation 1.
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Example Main Setup Menu Displays Star A221 pH Meter Setup Menu Star A222 Conductivity Meter Setup Menu Orion Star A223 RDO/DO Meter Setup Menu Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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Beep Alarm Beep Contrast Auto Shut Off * Refer to next figure for a detailed list of the measurement, calibration and alarm settings within each channel-specific Mode and Settings menu. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Buffer Group TDS Factor Read Type Cal Due Alarm Ref. Temp. Baro Pressure Temp. Comp. Salinity Correct Temp. Coeff. Cal Due Alarm Cal Due Alarm RDO Cap Life Cell Type Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
The calibration due alarm allows the operator to set an alarm that is triggered when a calibration is not performed within 12 hours. Turn on the alarm beep setting in the Instrument Settings menu to enable an audible beep when the alarm is triggered. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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7.00 -59 mV to +59 mV 6.86 -51 mV to +67 mV 10.01 -237 mV to -119 mV 9.18 -189 mV to -70 mV 12.46 -382 mV to -264 mV Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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· USP Cell K Setting Orion Star A222 conductivity meters are capable of automatically recognizing Thermo Scientific Orion 100 μS conductivity standard, 1413 μS conductivity standard and 12.9 mS conductivity standard when the nominal cell constant (K) value of the conductivity sensor is entered in the setup menu.
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Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus The nominal cell constant (K) values for Thermo Scientific Orion conductivity sensors compatible with Star A220 series conductivity meters are listed below. Catalog Nominal Cell Description Measurement Range Number Constant Orion 4-cell conductivity/temperature sensor with 013005MD 1 μS/cm to 200 mS/cm...
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Orion Star A222 conductivity meters offer one salinity type: practical salinity. Practical salinity measurements are based on relating the sample measurement to the reading of a standard potassium chloride (KCl) solution at 15 °C. Orion Star A220 series conductivity meters will automatically temperature compensate and report the expected practical salinity result as practical salinity units (psu) at 15 °C when using a conductivity sensor with built-in temperature.
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The pressure value must be entered as mm Hg. 1 mm Hg = 0.03937 inch Hg = 1.3332 hPa (mBar) = 0.01934 PSI Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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(mS/cm) Value (ppt) (mS/cm) Value (ppt) Calculated from the International Oceanographic Tables, Vol. 1, National Institute of Oceanography of Great Britain, Womley, Godaming, Surrey, England and Unesco, Paris 1971 Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Meter Setup Menus Temperature Menu Orion Star A220 series portable meters offer a Temperature menu used to customize temperature settings for each channel by manually entering a temperature value, selecting the temperature units as °C or °F and performing a temperature calibration on an ATC probe, conductivity sensor or dissolved oxygen sensor with built-in temperature.
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6. Press the measure (esc) key to return to the measurement mode. Temperature Calibration When using Orion Star A220 series portable meters, a temperature calibration can be performed on an ATC probe, conductivity sensor with built-in temperature or polarographic dissolved oxygen sensor with built-in temperature when the probe or sensor is connected to the meter.
· Off Turn on function to automatically power off the meter Auto Shut Off when no keys are pressed for 20 minutes · On Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
Data Log Orion Star A220 series portable meters offer a 1000 point data log. Each point includes the actively displayed measurements, depending on the meter model and display configuration, with date and time stamp.
Meter Setup Menus Calibration Log Orion Star A220 series meters save up to ten of the most recent calibrations per channel. 1. In the measurement mode, press the setup key. 2. Press the p, q, t or u key to highlight View Log and press the f3 (select) key.
3. Set the measurement mode to mV. The meter should read a steady 0.0 mV ±0.2 mV. a. If the meter does not read a steady 0.0 mV ±0.2 mV with the BNC shorting cap attached to the BNC input, contact Technical Support. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
6. Place the electrode or sensor in an appropriate solution with a stable temperature and press the f2 (yes) key. a. Thermo Scientific Orion pH 7.00 buffer (Catalog Number 910107, 910760 or 910710) is recommended for testing a pH electrode.
Connect a reference half-cell electrode to the pin tip meter input (for use when a half- cell sensing electrode with BNC connector is used). 4. Prepare all connected electrodes for use as instructed in the electrode manuals. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Press the f1 (meas) key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 (print) key to export the calibration data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
-59 to +59 mV. If the mV readings are in the correct ranges, the pH electrode is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition. If the mV readings are not in the correct ranges, manually enter the pH buffer values during a pH calibration. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Use the Thermo Scientific Orion ORP standard (Catalog Number 967901 or 967961) or other ORP standard as desired. Prepare the electrode according to the instructions in the electrode manual.
Thermo Scientific Orion ORP electrode (Catalog Number 9678BNWP, 9778BNWP, · 9180BNMD or 9179BNMD) Thermo Scientific Orion 4 M KCl filling solution (Catalog Number 900011) or 4 M KCl gel · (in the 9179BNMD electrode) Orion ORP standard is nonhazardous, stable and will not change over time, so it is an ideal standard for any ORP measurement system.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for all samples. When all samples have been measured, store the electrodes according to the instructions in the electrode manuals. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
6. The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log. Press the f1 (meas) key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 (print) key to export the calibration data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
The meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode. 5. The conductivity measurement system is now calibrated. Verify the calibration by reading a known conductivity standard or according to your SOP. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Note: These are the nominal values for the resistors only. The actual resistance and conductance is printed on each resistor and the actual acceptance range must be calculated from the actual value on each resistor. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for all samples. When all samples have been measured, store the sensors according to the instructions in the sensor manuals. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
The temperature will also be measured when the dissolved oxygen sensor is connected with the meter. 4. Prepare all connected sensors for use as instructed in the sensor manuals. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Prepare the dissolved oxygen sensor according to the instructions in the sensor manual. Connect all sensors to be used to the appropriate meter inputs. Make sure the meter measurement mode is set to dissolved oxygen (DO or RDO). Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
7. The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log. Press the f1 (meas) key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 (print) key to export the calibration data to a printer or computer. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
7. The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log. Press the f1 (meas) key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 (print) key to export the calibration data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
7. The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log. Press the f1 (meas) key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 (print) key to export the calibration data to a printer or computer. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for all samples. When all samples have been measured, store the sensors according to the instructions in the sensor manuals. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
When the data log and export data settings are enabled, press the log/print key to save a measurement to the data log and export it to a printer or computer. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
(select) key. 7. Press the f1 (back) key to navigate out of the menu and press the measure (esc) key to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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Chapter 7 Data Transfer and Software Updates Data Transfer Examples 5 Point pH Calibration, CSV Format, HyperTerminal View: pH Measurement, CSV Format, HyperTerminal View: Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Chapter 7 Data Transfer and Software Updates 5 Point pH Calibration, Printer Format: pH Measurement, Printer Format: Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
RS232 printer cable required to interface an Orion Star A220 series meter to this printer. The baud rate of Orion Star A220 series meters can be set to 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 for communication to different printers. The fixed meter settings are:...
Control Panel Classic View, just double-click the System icon. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. In the Device Manager window, expand the Ports option. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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For example, when using a Tripp Lite adapter, go to http://www.tripplite.com/support/downloads/, enter the model number of the adapter (i.e. U209- 000-R) and select the appropriate driver for the computer operating system. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
System Properties window, click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. In the Device Manager window, expand the Ports option. 5. Locate and double-click on the Virtual COM Port (CDC) device in the Device Manager tool. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Data Transfer and Software Updates 6. The Virtual COM Port (CDC) properties window will open. Click the Update Driver button. 7. Click the “Browse my computer for driver software” option. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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10. Once the installation is complete, record the COM port location and click the Close button. 11. The meter is now able to transfer data to the computer using the Virtual COM port and Orion Star Com computer software, HyperTerminal or similar program. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Separated Values (.csv) file. Transferred data can also be printed from the computer. Orion Star A220 series portable meters must have software revision 2.59 or higher to use the Star Com software. The Orion Star A200/A300 series USB driver software must be installed on the computer if the USB port will be used to connect the meter with a computer.
Note: If the meter is powered off for any reason (auto-shut off, loss of power, etc.) the connection will need to be reestablished by repeating the steps above. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
”. Line feeds will be ignored. New commands cannot be issued until the previous command has been completed and a prompt is given. A prompt is shown as the greater than symbol (“>“‘) followed by a space. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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Example: 329, 12345, 2.53 SETRTC YY MM DD HH MM SS <CR> SETRTC Set the date and time (in 24 hour format) for the meter Example: SETRTC 13 07 15 08 30 00 Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Channel, Mode, ORP Value, ORP Unit, mV Value, mV Unit, Temperature Value, Temperature Unit, Method #, Log # Example: A211 pH, X01036, 3.04, ABCDE, 01/03/15 16:05:41, SAMPLE, CH-1, ORP, 0.0, mV, 0.0, mV, 25.0, C, M100, #4 <CR> Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
64-bit version and if "x64 Edition" isn’t shown, use the 32-bit version. 3. Uninstall any previous versions of the Orion Star A200-A300 series meter software update using the Computer’s Programs and Features tool. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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7. Follow all prompts to install the setup program onto the computer. If any security warning messages appear, select the run software option. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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(default setting is 9600). b. When using the USB computer cable, the software update will detect the USB connection (USB driver must be installed prior to launching the software update). Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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USB cable, close the software update and retry this procedure using the RS232 cable. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
For the most current warranty information, refer to the Thermo Scientific Orion warranty card included on the Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 series Meter literature CD and available online at www.thermoscientific.com/water. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
Customer Services Troubleshooting Tips If an issue is encountered while using the Orion Star A220 series meter, ensure the correct power adapter is being used and try power cycling the meter: disconnect the power adapter from the meter, wait 15 seconds and reconnect the power adapter to the meter.
5. Wait while the user reset is performed. Once completed, the meter will proceed to the measurement mode. All meter settings will be reset to the factory default settings; however the calibration log and data log will be retained. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
Further information on compliance with these directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products that may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available by contact us using the Water and Laboratory Products (WLP) information on the back page of this manual.
Blk 55 #04-16/24 Singapore 139949 Singapore Hereby declares that the following products: Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 series portable meters are rated 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A Portable Meter Models: Orion Star A221 pH Meter Orion Star A222 Conductivity Meter...
Chapter 8 Customer Services Meter Specifications Orion Star A220 series Portable Meter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature 5 to 45 °C Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 85%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20 to 60 °C Storage Relative Humidity 5 to 85%, non-condensing...
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±0.1 °C Offset Calibration 1 point Source Options Manual or automatic with ATC probe pH or ORP electrode Sensor Pin Tip Reference electrode Inputs 8 pin MiniDIN ATC temperature probe Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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0.1 °C, 0.1 °F Temperature Relative Accuracy ±0.1 °C Offset Calibration 1 point Source Options Manual or automatic with built-in temperature sensor Sensor Input 8 pin MiniDIN Conductivity sensor with built-in temperature Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
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Offset Calibration 1 point Source Options Automatic with built-in temperature sensor Sensor Input 9 pin MiniDIN Dissolved oxygen sensor with built-in temperature Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
· 087010MD RDO optical DO sensor with 3m cable, calibration sleeve and guard STARA2235 · STARA-AR Orion Star A series portable meter armor · STARA-CS Orion Star A series hard-sided field case Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...
910168 Orion pH 1.68 buffer, 475 mL 910104 Orion pH 4.01 buffer, 475 mL 910410-WA Orion pH 4.01 buffer pouches, 10 pack 910425 Orion pH 4.01 buffer pouches, 25 pack Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific...
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RDO optical DO sensor with cap, cal sleeve and guard, MiniDIN connector, 6m cable Visit www.thermoscientific.com/water for a complete listing of all available Thermo Scientific Orion meters, electrodes, solutions and accessories. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A220 Series Portable Meter User Manual...