BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Introduction Thank you for selecting the Bante221 portable pH meter. This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the meter, please carefully read the following instructions before use. Unpacking the Meter The following list describes the standard accessories of the meter. After the unpacking, please check all accessories are complete. If any are damaged or missing, please contact nearest distributor.
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Press key in temperature setting mode to decrease the setting value. ■ ENTER Confirms the calibration, setting value or displayed option. ■ Press and hold the key to turn On/Off the backlight. ■ Connectors Bante221 portable meter provides 2 connectors for connecting the various types of sensors.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER INDEX: CONNECTOR FUNCTION BNC Connector For connecting the pH or ORP electrode Phone Jack For connecting the temperature probe Inserting the Batteries Before using the meter, insert three 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries into battery compartment, follow the procedure outlined below.
Preparation of pH Standard Buffer Solutions Bante221 portable meter is packaged with three pH buffer packets required for calibration. Open the pH7.00 buffer packet, place the powder into a 250ml volumetric flask. Pour distilled water 250ml to scale line, mix the solution until reagent is completely dissolved.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Setup Menu Bante221 portable meter contains an integrated setup menu that allows you to customize each displayed option to meet measurement requirements. pH MODE: PARAMETER DESCRIPTION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION DEFAULT ■ USA Standard pH Buffers: NIST Standard...
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Auto-Hold: Enable When the auto-hold function is enabled, the meter will automatically sense a stable endpoint reading and freeze Disable ■ 10 minutes Auto-Power Off: 20 minutes When the auto-off is enabled, if you do not press any...
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BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER 2. Press and hold the key for 3 seconds, the meter enters setup menu, the display shows selectable parameter and page number. ………Parameter ………Page number 3. Press or key to scroll through menu, select the parameter you want to set (Refer to Setup Menu section).
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Setting the Date and Time 1. Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to enter the setup menu. 2. Press or key until the meter shows “Date”. 3. Press ENTER key to confirm, the display shows current year.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Temperature Compensation In order to get accurate measuring results, you need to enable the manual or automatic temperature compensation before measurement or calibration. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION: Insert the connector of temperature probe into the meter’s phone jack.
Calibration Bante221 portable meter allows up to 5 points calibration in the pH mode. We recommend that you perform at least 2 points calibration for high accuracy measurement. The meter will automatically recognize and calibrate to following standard buffer values.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION: Make sure that you have selected 2 to 5 points calibration in the setup menu. Repeat steps 1.2 to 1.5 above. When the first calibration point is completed, the display will show “CAL2”. The meter prompts you to continue with second point calibration.
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BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER pH CALIBRATION WITH THE USER-DEFINED BUFFERS: Make sure that you have selected “USER” option in the setup menu. Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water. Dip the electrode into the custom buffer solution. Stir the sensor gently. The meter shows the current measured value.
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BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER pH Calibration Report This program lets you check the pH electrode parameter for diagnostic purposes. 1. Press MR key in the pH measurement mode, the meter shows “LOC”. 2. Press or key until the display shows “ELE” (Electrode Diagnosis).
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER ORP Calibration Bante221 portable meter allows 1 point calibration in the relative mV mode, but calibration is not necessary unless exact readout agreement with a work standard and at a specific ORP value is needed. 1. Press MODE key until the meter shows indicator.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER ORP Calibration Report This program lets you check the offset potential of the ORP electrode. 1. Press MR key in the ORP measurement mode, the meter shows “LOC”. 2. Press or key until the display shows “ELE” (Electrode Diagnosis).
4. Wait for the reading to stabilize, record the measured value on the display. ORP Measurement Bante221 portable meter provides two ORP measurement modes. ABSOLUTE MILLIVOLT MODE: Press MODE key until the display shows measurement unit “mV”, the meter is now enters absolute mV measurement mode.
Hold Function Bante221 portable meter contains two data hold modes. When the Auto-Hold function is enabled, the meter will automatically sense a stable endpoint measured value and freeze it, “HOLD” indicator appears on the display. If the Auto-Hold function is disabled, press key, the meter will immediately freeze currently displayed value.
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BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Enter …..….Page Number 3. Press key, the meter shows the date and time of the stored data set (Format: mm-dd). 4. Press key again, the display shows the stored data. 5. Press MEAS key, the meter exits current mode and returns to measurement mode.
Communication Software Bante Instruments provides a free Data Acquisition System that can be used to transfer stored data, receive the measuring values or set the interval time for automatic recording. The system requirement is Windows XP or Windows 7. You can download this software from our official website: http://www.bante-china.com.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER PRINT THE REPORT: If you would like to print current data, click the Print button, the printer will output data sheet. DATA RECALL: DAS data acquisition system has a large database used to store the all uploaded data. If you need to view previous data, click the Recall button, the screen will show all data in the database.
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BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER INTERVAL MEASUREMENT AND AUTOMATIC RECORDING: This function helps you automatically record the measuring value within the specify time period. Click the Interval Measurement button, the screen will show a dialog box. Selecting the time interval and recording time, click the OK button, the measured value will automatically transfer to data sheet.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Electrode Care and Maintenance Since pH electrode is susceptible to dirt and contamination, clean as necessary depending on the extent and condition of use. AFTER MEASURING: Rinse the pH electrode in distilled water, store the sensor into the electrode storage solution.
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Optional pH Electrodes Bante221 portable meter is equipped with a general purpose pH electrode, if it can not fully meet your measurement requirements, please refer to the table below to select an applicable sensor. SAMPLE TYPE Agar ■...
BANTE221 PORTABLE PH/ORP METER Specifications MODEL BANTE221 Range -2.000~20.000pH Accuracy 0.002pH Resolution 0.1, 0.01, 0.001pH Calibration Points 1 to 5 points, USA, NIST, DIN Standards Temperature Compensation 0~100°C, 32~212°F, Manual or Automatic Range -1999.9~1999.9mV Accuracy ±0.2mV Resolution 0.1, 1mV Calibration Points...
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