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- Page 1 60 VioLab pH - Cond - PC INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Rev. 1.0 31/01/2020...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction ............................. 5 Safety information ........................... 6 • Definitions of warning words and symbols ..................6 • Reporting terms: ..........................6 Additional documents for safety ......................7 • • Use according to destination ....................... 7 • Basic requirements for a safe use ....................... 7 Unauthorized use .......................... - Page 4 DataLink+ Software (per Windows 7/8/XP/10) .................40 • Functions ............................40 Warranty ............................41 • Warranty period and limitations .......................41 Disposal of electrical devices ......................41 XS Instruments Via della Meccanica n.25 41012 Carpi (MO) ITALY Tel. +39 059.653274 Fax +39 059653282 www.xsinstruments.com Rev. 1.0 31/01/2020...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction XS Instruments, globally recognized as a leading brand in the field of electrochemical measurements, has developed this new line of professional bench instruments, which is completely produced in Italy, finding the perfect balance between performance, attractive design and ease of use. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety information • Definitions of warning words and symbols This manual contains extremely important safety information, in order to avoid personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions or incorrect results due to failure to comply with them. Read entirely and carefully this manual and be sure to familiarize with the tool before starting to work with it. -
Page 7: Additional Documents For Safety
• Additional documents for safety The following documents can provide the operator with additional information to work with the measuring system safely: • operating manual for electrochemical sensors; • safety data sheets for buffer solutions and other maintenance solutions (e.g. storage); •... -
Page 8: Responsibility Of The Owner Of The Instrument
In case of prolonged non-use of the device, cover the BNC connectors with the special cap. Do not open the instrument housing: it does not contain parts that can be maintained, repaired or replaced by the user. In case of problems with the instrument, contact your local distributor. It is recommended to use original spare parts only. -
Page 9: Datasheet
• Datasheet Series 60 VioLab pH 60 VioLab - PC 60 VioLab Measuring range -2…16 Resolution / Accuracy 0.1, 0.01 / +0.02 Recognized calibration points AUTO: 1…3 / USA, NIST CUS: 2 user values buffers Buffers indication Calibration report Yes, viewable and printable Automatic DHS recognition Stability filter Low –... -
Page 10: Instrument Description
System dimensions 160 x 140 x 45 mm System weight 380 g Reference regulations EMC 2014/30/UE RoHS 2011/65/EU EN 61326-1 EN 61010-1 Instrument description • Display Error symbol Measurement parameter Date and time Text string Battery charge level Indication of instrumental Actual value / Measure unit mode... -
Page 11: Led
• LED All the instruments are equipped with a two-colours LED (red and green) which provides the user with important information on the status of the system: Function Description Power on Fixed Power off Fixed Standby Flashing every 20 s Stable measure Flashing every 3 s Errors during calibration... -
Page 12: Power On, Date And Time Update, Power Off
• The instrument is equipped with an power supply unit which is not protected against any liquid entry; therefore, for its use, it is necessary to keep all the electrical cables and connections away from any liquids and humidity and not to use the device in a humid room, such as a bathroom or a laundry room. -
Page 13: Key Functions
• Key functions Button Pression Function Short Press to turn the device on or off. In measure mode, press to scroll through the different parameters: pH 60 VioLab : pH mV ORP • • COND 60 VioLab: Cond TDS Sal Short PC 60 VioLab: pH ... -
Page 14: Symbols And Icons On The Display
PC 60 VioLab top panel Conductivity temperature probe RCA for pH temperature probe RS-232 for connection to printer Connection to the power grid through a 5V power supply Warning symbol no 1 Table 1 EN 61010-1: 2010 4mm banana for reference electrode BNC for conductivity cell MICRO - USB for connection to PC... -
Page 15: Operation Of The Device
Operation of the device • After the switching on, the instrument enters measure mode in the last parameter used. To scroll through the different parameter screens, press the key ; the current measurement • parameter is shown in the display on the top left (e.g.: Sequence of parameters in measure mode: pH 60 VioLab COND 60 VioLab... -
Page 16: Setup Menu
String Meaning The instrument is in measure mode. The instrument is in calibration mode (automatic or manual in relation to the user's choice). The user is in the setup mode. The configuration menus can concern the characteristics of the parameters or the general setting of the instrument. The instrument is in the Recall Memory mode. -
Page 17: Setup Menu Structure
SETTINGS Within the selected menu, move between the different programs using the directional buttons and • press the button to access the submenu you want to edit. Using the keys choose the desired option or change the numerical value and confirm •... -
Page 18: Temperature Measurement Atc - Mtc
P8.3 Save Data P8.4 Print Format P9.0 SETTINGS P9.1 Temperature U.M. P9.2 Time and data Set P9.4 Brightness P9.6 Parameters Setup P9.8 Reset Temperature measurement ATC – MTC ATC : The direct measurement of the sample temperature for all parameters is carried out through the •... - Page 19 P1.2 SELECT RESOLUTION 0.1 – 0.01 0.01 P1.3 STABILITY FILTER LOW – MEDIUM - HIGH P1.6 CALIBRATION DATA P1.7 SET DUE CAL NO – HOURS - DAYS P1.8 RESET SETTINGS YES – NO P1.9 TEMPERATURE CAL YES – NO P1.1 Selection of pH buffers Access this setup to select the buffer family for performing the electrode calibration.
- Page 20 Second screen: OFFSET value of the electrode expressed in mV. • Third and possibly fourth screen: Slope% in the measuring range (one Slope% only if two calibration • points are performed, two Slope% if three points are performed). Note: The instrument accepts calibrations with pH electrodes with Slope% between 80 - 120% only. Outside this range of acceptability, the instrument does not allow to end the calibration and displays the error message SLOPE OUT OF RANGE...
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Page 21: Automatic Ph Calibration
possible to perform an offset adjustment of + 5°C. Use the keys to correct the temperature offset value and confirm with • Automatic pH calibration Example: three-point calibration with USA type buffers (7.00 / 4.01 / 10.01). • In pH measure mode press the key to enter calibration mode. -
Page 22: Calibration With Manual Values
• At the end of the third calibration point, the instrument returns automatically to measure mode. • To perform a one- or two-point calibration, press the key once finished the first or second point. Note: electrode calibration is an essential operation for the quality and truthfulness of a measurement. Therefore, make sure that the buffers used are new, unpolluted and at the same temperature ATTENTION: Before proceeding with the calibration operations, carefully consult the safety data sheets of the substances involved:... -
Page 23: Performing Ph Measurement
• Performing pH measurement • In measure mode, press the key and move to the pH parameter indicated by the icon • Connect the electrode to the the pH / ORP BNC of the instrument (green). If the user does not use an electrode with a built-in temperature probe or an external probe NTC 30KΩ, •... -
Page 24: Errors During Calibration
The icon on the display indicates that the connection was successful. • • If the calibration is satisfactory (see the calibration data in menu P.1.6), the electrode is ready to start the measurements. Otherwise, recalibrate the electrode; the data will be updated automatically. The DHS electrode calibrated with a pH 70 Vio or PC 70 Vio device is ready to be used on any pH meter •... -
Page 25: Orp Parameter Setup
• ORP Parameter Setup • In measure mode press the key to access the SETUP menu. • Use the directional keys to move to ORP SETTINGS P2.0 and access the menu by pressing the key • Move with the keys to select the program to access. -
Page 26: Orp Automatic Calibration
By default, no calibration deadline is set; use the directional keys to select HOURS or DAYS and access • with key . Use the directional keys to change the number that appears in the centre of the display, entering the hours or days that must elapse between two settings, and confirm with key •... -
Page 27: Conductivity Parameter
Filling solution for ORP electrodes. • Conductivity Parameter COND 60 VioLab, PC 60 VioLab Connect the Conductivity probe to the BNC type connector marked in grey, while the temperature probe must be connected to the RCA / CINCH Temp connector always on a grey background. Conductivity is defined as the ability of the ions contained in a solution to conduct an electric current. - Page 28 P3.9 TEMPERATURE CAL YES – NO P3.1 Cell constant Selection Choosing the right conductivity cell is a decisive factor for obtaining accurate and reproducible measurements. One of the most important parameters to consider is to use a sensor with the right cell constant in relation to the solution under analysis.
- Page 29 If the temperature of a sample increases, its viscosity decreases and this leads to an increase in the mobility of the ions and the measured conductivity, although the concentration remains constant. For each conductivity measurement, the temperature to which it refers must be specified, otherwise a result without value is obtained.
- Page 30 better the temperature correction, the lower the error. The only way to eliminate this error is not to use the correction factor, acting directly on the sample temperature. Select 0.00% / °C as the temperature coefficient to deactivate the compensation. The displayed Conductivity value refers to the temperature value measured by the probe and not related to a reference temperature.
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Page 31: Automatic Cond Calibration
If the instrument does not work properly or incorrect settings have been made, confirm YES with the key to return all the parameters of the pH menu to the default settings. IMPORTANT: Restoring the factory parameters DOES NOT erase the stored data P3.9 Temperature calibration All the instruments in this series are pre-calibrated for a correct temperature reading. -
Page 32: Manual Cond Calibration
The instrument recalls the last calibration with respect to the parameters P3.1 (cell constant) and P3.2 • (type of calibration solutions) selected. Important: Standard conductivity solutions are more vulnerable to contamination, dilution and direct influence of CO2 than pH buffers, which instead, thanks to their buffer capacity, tend to be more resistant. In addition, a slight change in temperature, if not adequately compensated, can have significant effects on accuracy. -
Page 33: Errors During Calibration
Note: if you are not aware of the exact compensation coefficient, to obtain a calibration and an accurate measurement set in P3.4 0.00 %/°C and then work by bringing the solutions exactly to the reference temperature. Another method of working without temperature compensation is to use the appropriate thermal tables shown on the most Conductivity solutions. -
Page 34: Other Measurements Carried Out With The Conductivity Cell
Never clean it mechanically, this would damage the electrodes compromising the functionality. For short periods, store the cell in distilled water, while for long periods, keep it dry. Other measurements carried out with the Conductivity cell The conductivity measurement can be converted into the TDS and Salinity parameters. •... -
Page 35: Data Logger Function
The UNESCO 1966b definition can also be used, which provides that the salinity in ppt is expressed with the following formula: =-0.08996+28.2929729R+12.80832R -10.67869R +5.98624R -1.32311R Where R= Cond sample (at 15°) / 42.914 mS/cm (Conductivity of Copenhagen Seawater Standard) Data Logger Function This series of devices has the possibility of recording values in GLP format on the instrument's internal memory. -
Page 36: Composition Of Setup Menu For The Data Logger Menu
• Composition of setup menu for the Data Logger menu Program Description Options Factory Default Settings P8.1 TYPE OF SAVING MANUAL – HOURS - MINUTES MANUAL P8.2 EMPTY INTERNAL MEMORY YES – NO P8.3 SAVING DESTINATION MEMORY - PRINTER MEMORY P8.4 PRINT FORMAT SIMPLE - COMPLETE... -
Page 37: Example Of Automatic Data Logger Mode
Access this menu to select the information to print in the header of a Data Logger on a printer: SIMPLE: -default setting- The device model, Serial Number and date and time of the last calibration • are printed in the header. COMPLETE: In addition to the information of the SIMPLE format, the calibration data are also printed •... -
Page 38: Recall Memory
• Enter the SAVE DATA P8.3 menu, press and move with the directional keys to PRINTER. Confirm with Enter the PRINT FORMAT P8.4 menu, press and move with the arrow keys to COMPLETE. • • Confirm with and return to measure mode, go to the pH screen Press to print the calibration data and the value in GLP format. - Page 39 * Function available for PC 60 VioLab only P9.1 Temperature Unit Access this setup menu to select the temperature unit to use. • °C -default- • °F P9.2 Date and time setting Access this setup menu to update the device date and time. Use the directional keys to change the year, confirm with and repeat the same operation for month, day, hours and minutes.
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Page 40: Datalink+ Software (Per Windows 7/8/Xp/10)
DataLink+ Software (per Windows 7/8/XP/10) It is possible to connect the instruments of the 70 Vio series to the PC and then use the DataLink + 1.6 software (and later versions) to perform data download, Data Logger directly on PC and exports in .xls (Excel) and .pdf. -
Page 41: Warranty
Warranty • Warranty period and limitations The manufacturer of this device and its accessories offers the final consumer of the new device the • five-year warranty from the date of purchase, in the event of state-of-the-art maintenance and use. • During the warranty period, the manufacturer will repair or replace defective components.
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