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Portavo® 908 MULTI User Manual Portable Meter Read before installation. Keep for future use. www.knick.de...
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Basics Returns Clean and securely package the product before returning it to Knick Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG. If there has been contact with hazardous substances, the product must be de- contaminated or disinfected prior to shipment. The consignment must always be accompanied by a corresponding return form to prevent service employees being exposed to potential hazards.
Table of Contents Package Contents ......................5 Overview of the Portavo 908 ..................6 Intended Use ..............................6 Value-Added Features ...........................7 Protective Cover ...............................8 Hook ..................................8 Display and Keypad ............................9 Inserting the Batteries ..........................10 Commissioning ....................... 10 Connecting a Sensor ........................... 11 Switching On the Meter ..........................
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Table of Contents Oxygen Calibration ....................32 Calibration in Air ............................32 Zero Calibration ............................33 Data Entry Calibration ..........................33 Measurement ......................34 Toggling the Measurement Display ...................... 34 Printing ........................35 Printing Currently Measured Values ...................... 35 Printing a Calibration Record ........................36 Data Logger ......................
Package Contents Check the shipment to ensure it is complete and undamaged. The package of the Portavo 908 MULTI includes: • Device, incl. premounted quiver • 4 batteries (AA) • Carrying strap • USB cable, 1.5 m • Safety Guide •...
Overview of the Portavo 908 Intended Use The Portavo 908 MULTI is a portable multiparameter meter for use with Quiver Memosens sensors or the SE340 optical oxygen sensor. The micro USB port allows the meter to be connected to a printer for printing currently measured values or a calibration record including sensor data.
Overview of the Portavo 908 Value-Added Features Memosens The Portavo 908 can communicate with Memosens sensors. These digital sensors are automatically identified and the meter switches to the appropriate measurement method. When a Memosens sensor is connected to the meter, it is indicated by the logo shown on the right.
Overview of the Portavo 908 Protective Cover The front of the meter is protected by a cover, which can be completely flipped over and secured to the back for operation. Hook A fold-out hook on the back allows the meter to be suspended. This leaves your hands free for the actual measurement.
Overview of the Portavo 908 Display and Keypad Display and keypad correspond directly via softkeys. Menu Icons Menu Selection Information Calibration Information Back Start logger Data logger Configuration Softkeys Function is shown in the display above the key Arrow keys Select / adjust entries enter Confirm an adjustment on/off...
Commissioning Check the shipment for transport damage and completeness (see Package Contents). CAUTION! Do not operate the device when one of the following conditions applies: • the device shows visible damage • failure to perform the intended function • prolonged storage at temperatures above 70 °C / 158 °F •...
Commissioning Connecting a Sensor You can connect a Memosens sensor for pH/ORP, conductivity or oxygen measure- ment to the Portavo 908. You can also connect the Model SE340 optical oxygen sensor. The meter automatically recognizes the connected sensor and accordingly selects the corresponding process variable.
Commissioning Switching On the Meter The meter can be switched on by pressing the meas or on/off key. If you press meas, the meter immediately switches to measuring mode. After pressing the on/off key, the meter displays selected sensor infor- mation, incl.
Commissioning Icons Important information about the state of the device: Memosens sensor Battery Sensoface charging level 6.75 Process variable 24.1 °C Temperature No sensor connected Error message Menu Hold value Left softkey Right softkey...
Information Oxy Cond 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Information” and confirm by pressing enter. 3) Select the desired submenu and confirm by pressing enter. The different submenus are described below. Calibration Record Shows the data of the last calibration performed on the currently connected sensor. When the right softkey has been set to “Print”...
Information Sensor Diagram (pH and Oxy Only) Provides single-glance information on the following parameters of the connected sensor: • Slope • Zero point (operating point with Memosens ISFET) • Sensocheck (pH) or leakage current (ISFET and Oxy) • Response time •...
Information Oxy Cond Sensor Monitor Shows the raw values available from the connected sensor: mV, temperature, glass impedance pH ISFET mV, leakage current, temperature mV, temperature Cond Resistance, conductance, temperature Sensor current, leakage current, polarization voltage, partial pressure, air pressure, temperature Oxy, optical Partial pressure, temperature Messages...
Information Oxy Cond Device Info Shows the following device information: • Name of station • Serial number • Software version • Hardware version • Air pressure • Battery Device Test A device self-test is automatically run in the background at regular intervals. It checks the memory modules listed below.
Configuration pH Configuration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Configuration” and press enter to confirm. 3) Adjust the settings as required. The following table gives you an overview. Factory settings are shown in bold print. Further menu items appear when options are enabled.
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Configuration Menu selection “pH configuration” – part 2 Buffer set Mettler-Toledo 2.00/4.01/7.00/9.21 Knick CaliMat 2.00/4.00/7.00/9.00/12.00 Ciba 2.06/4.00/7.00/10.00 NIST Technical 1.68/4.00/7.00/10.01/12.46 NIST Standard 1.679/4.006/6.865/9.180 Hach 4.01/7.00/10.01/12.00 2.00/4.01/7.00/10.00 Hamilton 2.00/4.01/7.00/10.01/12.00 Reagecon 2.00/4.00/7.00/9.00/12.00 DIN 19267 1.09/4.65/6.79/9.23/12.75 Metrohm 4.00/7.00/9.00 User buffer 1 Off | On...
Configuration ORP Configuration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Configuration” and press enter to confirm. 3) Adjust the settings as required. The following table gives you an overview. Factory settings are shown in bold print. Further menu items appear when options are enabled.
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Configuration Menu selection “ORP configuration” – part 2 + Data logger (for menu, see page + Printer Auto | HP PCL | Epson | Samsung | IBM Driver A4 | Small Paper + Options 001 SOP Enter TAN to enable option (see page 50) 002 Temp.cal 003 Multichannel...
Configuration Cond Conductivity Configuration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Configuration” and press enter to confirm. 3) Adjust the settings as required. The following table gives you an overview. Factory settings are shown in bold print. Further menu items appear when options are enabled.
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Configuration Cond Menu selection “Conductivity configuration” – part 2 + Calibration Contacting conductivity: Calibration mode Auto | Entry of solution | Cell constant Inductive conductivity: Auto | Entry of solution | Cell factor | Installation factor | Zero point Auto: NaCl 0.01 mol/l | NaCl 0.1 mol/l | Calibration solution NaCl sat.
Configuration Oxygen Configuration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Configuration” and press enter to confirm. 3) Adjust the settings as required. The following table gives you an overview. Factory settings are shown in bold print. Further menu items appear when options are enabled.
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Configuration Menu selection “Oxygen configuration” – part 2 + Time/Date Time format 24 h | 12 h dd.mm.yyyy | yyyy-mm-dd | dd.mm.yyyy | Date format mm/dd/yyyy Time hh:mm:ss Date as per date format + Display Modern | Retro Appearance Permanent | 60 min | 30 min | 10 min | Lighting 5 min | 1 min | 30 sec Bright | Standard | Dim...
1) Select the number of calibration points and the buffer set as shown in the table below and press the Start softkey. Calibration points Auto | 1-point | 2-point | 3-point Mettler-Toledo 2.00/4.01/7.00/9.21 Knick CaliMat 2.00/4.00/7.00/9.00/12.00 Ciba 2.06/4.00/7.00/10.00 NIST Technical 1.68/4.00/7.00/10.01/12.46...
Calibration Manual Calibration (Calibration with manual specification of the number of calibration points and the buffer solution) 1) Select the number of calibration points and press the Start softkey. 2) Adjust the temperature-corrected value (see buffer table) for the 1st/2nd/3rd buffer solution and press Continue (repeat this step for each calibration point).
Calibration pH/ORP Combo Sensor Calibration The pH/ORP combo sensor can be calibrated as a pH sensor and/or as an ORP sensor. pH Calibration Follow the instructions given for pH calibration, p. 26. ORP Calibration Follow the instructions given for ORP calibration, p. 28. ORP Calibration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey.
Calibration ISFET ISFET Calibration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Calibration” and confirm by pressing enter. 3) Select the desired “Calibration mode” and confirm by pressing enter. 4) The “TAG” menu allows the sensor TAG to be edited using the arrow keys and enter.
Calibration Cond Conductivity Calibration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Calibration” and confirm by pressing enter. 3) Select the desired “Calibration mode” and confirm by pressing enter. 4) The “TAG” menu allows the sensor TAG to be edited using the arrow keys and enter.
Calibration Cond “Entry of Solution” Calibration (Calibration by entering the conductivity with display of the cell constant) 1) Press the Start softkey. 2) Immerse the sensor in the solution. 3) Enter the temperature-corrected conductivity value and press enter. 4) You can then Apply these values or Cancel the calibration. Cell Constant / Cell Factor Calibration (Calibration by entering the cell constant (cell factor) with display of conductivity)
Calibration Oxygen Calibration 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Calibration” and confirm by pressing enter. 3) Select the desired “Calibration mode” and confirm by pressing enter. 4) Select “Membrane module replacement” if you wish to save a change of mem- brane or electrolyte in the connected sensor.
Calibration Zero Calibration (Zero calibration with oxygen-free medium, e.g., nitrogen 5.0) 1) Place sensor in oxygen-free medium and wait for a stable measured value. 2) Press the Start softkey. Calibration is performed. 3) You can then Apply these values or Cancel the calibration. Data Entry Calibration (Calibration by entering known sensor values) 1) Press the Start softkey.
Measurement Oxy Cond Once you have completed all preparations, you can start with the actual measure- ment. 1) Connect the desired sensor to the meter. Some sensors require a special prepara- tion. Information on this can be found in the sensor’s User Manual. 2) Switch the meter on using the on/off or meas key.
Printing Oxy Cond You can print out the currently measured values and the calibration record. Via the micro USB port, you can connect the Portavo 908 to a suitable printer. To do so, use the included USB adapter (A female to B male). The following printer protocols are supported: HP-PCL, Epson, Samsung, and IBM.
Printing Oxy Cond Printing a Calibration Record 1) Connect a printer to the Portavo via the micro USB port and switch it on. To do so, use the included USB adapter (A female to B male). 2) Switch the meter on using the on/off or meas key. 3) Open the “Information”...
Data Logger Oxy Cond The Data Logger The meter provides a data logger. Prior to use, it must be configured and then acti- vated. You can choose from the following logger types: • Shot (manual logging by pressing the Save value softkey) •...
Data Logger Oxy Cond Operating Modes of the Data Logger (Logger Type) Shot In this mode, a measured value is recorded each time the Save value softkey is pressed. In measuring mode (meas), it is always possible to hold a value and then save it.
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Data Logger Oxy Cond Interval and difference (combined) When the delta range related to the last DIFF entry is exceeded, a new entry is cre- ated (example: entry A) and the delta range is displaced upwards or downwards by the delta value. As long as the measured value remains within the delta range, log- ging is performed at the preset interval.
Data Logger Oxy Cond Configuring the Data Logger Prerequisite: Data logger is stopped. The “Data logger” menu shows the number of occupied entries as well as the number of free entries. Configuration can also be done by going to “Data logger” in the “Configuration”...
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Data Logger Oxy Cond Configuring the data logger (default in bold print) None Meas.point None Note Record Non-circular Circular Logger type Shot Interval 00:00:01…12:59:59 | 00:02:00 Interval On Off Difference 1st difference* Delta pH pH 0.0…16.0 | pH 1.0 0 … 2000 mV | 1 mV Delta mV 0 …...
Data Logger Oxy Cond Starting/Stopping the Data Logger With the data logger activated, automatic switch-off is disabled. Every time the meter has been switched off, the data logger must be restarted. Depending on the assignment of the right softkey (see configuration, page 18), you can start/stop the data logger as follows: Right Softkey 1.
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Data Logger Oxy Cond Example 1: Viewing the logger data Data Logger Primary mea- Measured sured value temperature Date and time Meas.point Annotation Sensor Analog Scroll using arrow keys Graphic Back Example 2: Curve characteristic Data Logger Select entry using arrows. Entry 2 2/ 3 pH 7.21 25.0 °C 24.08.2012 17:12:50...
• Print function • Device firmware update Note: The Paraly SW112 PC software, incl. a detailed User Manual, can be downloaded from www.knick.de. To access the software’s full range of functions, always make sure you are using the latest version.
Error and Status Messages Oxy Cond Error and status messages appear as plain text on the display. More detailed help texts can be displayed by pressing enter and Help. Information on the sensor condi- tion is indicated by the “Sensoface” icon (happy, neutral, sad), which may be accom- panied by an info text.
Error and Status Messages Cond Sensoface Criteria Conductivity (contacting) Sensoface Cell constant 0.5x nom. cell constant … 2x nom. cell constant < 0.5x nom. cell constant or > 2x nom. cell constant Conductivity (inductive) Sensoface Cell Factor Zero point 0.5x nom. cell factor … -0.25 mS …...
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Error and Status Messages Oxygen Sensoface Slope Standard sensor (SE706...) -110 nA ... -30 nA < -110 nA or > -30 nA Sensoface Zero point Standard sensor (SE706...) -1 nA ... 1 nA < -1 nA or > 1 nA Note: The worsening of a Sensoface criterion leads to the devaluation of the Senso- face indicator (Smiley gets "sad").
Error and Status Messages Oxy Cond Info and Help Texts When an error or status message appears on the screen, proceed as follows to view the corresponding info or help text: 1) Press enter. 2) Press the Help softkey. 3) The help text will be displayed. In most cases, you can remedy the cause of the error by yourself.
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Error and Status Messages Oxy Cond Error Message Remedy ERR 7 Air pressure range Check if the opening for the pressure sensor located on the back of the device is blocked. ERR 8 Identical buffers! Use a buffer solution with a different nominal value before starting the next calibration step.
Options Option 001 SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) SOP Cal Calibration Method Here, you specify which buffers are to be used in which sequence. You can combine buffer solutions from different buffer sets. Please note that the minimum distance allowed between two buffer solutions is Δ 2 pH units. SOP calibration allows you to: •...
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Calimatic | Manual | Data entry | SOP cal Calibration mode Adapt SOP Cal Cal points 1-point | 2-point | 3-point Buffer 1 Buffer set Mettler-Toledo 2.00/4.01/7.00/9.21 Knick CaliMat 2.00/4.00/7.00/9.00/12.00 Ciba 2.06/4.00/7.00/10.00 NIST Technical 1.68/4.00/7.00/10.01/12.46 NIST Standard 1.679/4.006/6.865/9.180 Hach 4.01/7.00/10.01/12.00 2.00/4.01/7.00/10.00...
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Options Selecting SOP Calibration 1) In measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Calibration” and confirm by pressing enter. 3) Select the “SOP cal” calibration mode and confirm by pressing enter. Performing an SOP Calibration The sequence of buffers to be used is displayed as specified in the configuration. After each calibration step, the identified buffer is marked off in the display.
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Options User Management (Access Control) Up to four users, each with their own access rights, can be created for configuration, calibration, and the data logger. Configuration can also be carried out using the Paraly SW112 PC software. Enabling User Management 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey.
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Important note: If you lose the PIN code for the ADMIN user, access to the system will be blocked. The manufacturer can generate a rescue PIN code. If you have any questions, please contact Knick Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG using the contact details provided on the last page of this document.
Options Entering the Rescue PIN Code 1) Go to Menu selection. 2) Select “Configuration” using the cursor keys. Menu selection Configuration Back Access 3) Press the arrow keys and at the same time. 4) Set the user to “ADMIN”. PIN code Enter your log-in data.
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Options Login When using Option 001 SOP and with user management enabled, you will be prompted to enter your log-in data when the device starts: PIN code Enter your log-in data. User User 1 PIN code **** Back Next Enter the PIN code and press enter to confirm. Press the Continue softkey. From Menu selection, you can directly access the “User management”...
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Options Sensor Verification To make sure that only selected sensors can be operated on the meter, you can evaluate the following data stored in the sensor: - Model (sensor model) - TAG (e.g., point of measurement) - Group (e.g., facility) With Option 001 enabled, the “Configuration”...
Options Option 002 Temp.cal (included in Option 001 SOP) Temperature Adjustment For Memosens sensors, you can perform a 1-point calibration of the internal temperature detector. Enabling Option 002 Temp.cal 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Configuration” and press enter to confirm. 3) Select Option “002 Temp.cal”...
Options Option 003 Multichannel This option enables simultaneous operation of two Memosens sensors or, depend- ing on the model, one Memosens sensor and one analog pH/ORP or conductivity sensor. The sensors can be separately configured and calibrated. The data logger records the measured values from both sensors at the same time. Enable Option 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey.
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Options The measuring device identifies the sensors. The measured values from the connected sensors are displayed. Sensor I Sensor II pH 8.67 24.0 °C 24.0 °C Menu Hold value Press the meas key repeatedly to display all recorded values from both sensors in succession (see example below).
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Options Configuration For selection of the configuration function, see p. 18. Go to “General” to configure your device settings. Then select a sensor. After selecting sensors, carry out the configuration Configuration applicable to the sensor’s process variable. General For configuration, see p. 18ff. Sensor I Sensor II Repeat these steps for the second sensor.
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Options Data Logger For selection of the data logger function and configuration, see p. 40ff. After selecting “Configure data logger”, a sensor must be selected. The data logger functions for this sensor are defined in multichannel Data logger mode. These settings define the data logger’s record- Meas.point ing functions for both sensors.
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Options Deactivate Option 003 1) From within measuring mode, press the Menu softkey. 2) Select “Configuration” and press enter to confirm. 3) Select the option “003 Multichannel” and press enter. 4) Confirm the prompt “Disable 2nd channel?” with “Yes”. Configuration Configuration + Data logger + Data logger...
Product Line Accessories/Options Accessories Order No. Robust field case (for meter, sensor, ZU0934 various small parts, and User Manual) Li-ion battery ZU0925 Replacement quiver (5 units) ZU0929 Base stand for mounting up to 3 sensors with base plate made ZU6953 of stainless steel MemoView incl.
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Temperature detector adjustment in the Memosens sensor SW-P002 (offset correction) Multichannel function SW-P003 Paraly SW112 PC software for configuration and firmware updates: Free download from www.knick.de Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de. 1) with pH only...
2 banana plugs to the Portavo 907 MULTI Cond socket Inspection Certificate 3.1 for Portavo/Portamess Cond ZU0268/9nnCOND Conductivity Sensors Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de. Conductivity Standards for determining a cell constant Ready-to-Use Solutions Quantity Order No.
Sensor protector for process sensors with Ø 12 mm and ZU1054 PG 13.5 thread Sensor protector made of PVDF for process sensors with ZU1121 Ø 12 mm and PG 13.5 thread Oxygen Sensors Please visit our website for more information on our product range: www.knick.de.
Specifications Oxy Cond Connections 1x M8 socket, 4 pins, for flexible Memosens lab cable 1x micro USB-B for data transmission to PC or printer connection 1x M12 socket, 8-pin, for flexible connecting cable for Memosens sensors or SE340 sensor (optical oxygen) Air pressure measurement 700 …...
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Specifications Oxy Cond Communication USB 2.0 Profile HID, driverless installation Usage Data transfer and configuration via the Paraly SW 112 software Diagnostic functions Sensor data Manufacturer, sensor type, serial number, wear, operating time, remain- (Memosens only) ing lifetime, max. temperature, adaptive calibration timer, calibration and adjustment data, SIP, CIP, and autoclaving counter Calibration data Calibration date;...
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Manual Manual calibration with entry of individual buffer values Data entry Data entry of zero and slope Calimatic buffer sets * -01- Mettler-Toledo 2.00/4.01/7.00/9.21 -02- Knick CaliMat 2.00/4.00/7.00/9.00/12.00 -03- Ciba (94) 2.06/4.00/7.00/10.00 -04- NIST technical 1.68/4.00/7.00/10.01/12.46 -05- NIST standard 1.679/4.006/6.865/9.180 -06- HACH 4.01/7.00/10.01/12.00...
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Specifications Memosens input M8 socket, 4 pins, for flexible Memosens lab cable or M12 socket, 8-pin, for flexible connecting cable for Memosens sensors Display ranges –1999 … 1999 mV Temperature -50 … 250 °C / -58 … 482 °F Sensor standardization * ORP calibration (zero offset) Permissible calibration range ΔmV (offset)
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Specifications Cond Memosens conductivity M8 socket, 4 pins, for flexible Memosens lab cable or input M12 socket, 8-pin, for flexible connecting cable for Memosens sensors Measuring range SE615/1-MS sensor 10 µS/cm … 20 mS/cm Measuring cycle Approx. 1 s Temperature compensation Linear 0 …...
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Specifications Memosens input for M8 socket, 4 pins, for flexible Memosens lab cable or amperometric oxygen M12 socket, 8-pin, for flexible connecting cable for Memosens sensors Display ranges Saturation 0.000 … 200.0 % Concentration 000 μg/l … 20.00 mg/l Partial pressure 0.0…...
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Index Data input, Oxy calibration 33 Data input, pH calibration 27 Data logger configuration 40 Data logger icons 37 Data logger, operating modes 38 Data Logger, Option 003 Multichannel 62 Data logger, starting 42 Data logger, stopping 42 Data of the meter 69 Delete logger data 42 Delta range (data logger) 38 Device info (Information menu) 17...
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Interval (logger type) 38 Introduction 6 ISFET calibration 29 Keypad 9 Keypad test 17 Knick CaliMat buffer solutions 66 Li-ion battery (accessory) 64 Limit value (logger type) 39 Lithium-ion battery (commissioning) 10 Logger type “Difference” 38 Logger type “Interval” 38 Logger type “Interval and difference”...
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Index Table of error messages 48 Table of info texts 45 TAG entry (Cond) 30 TAG entry (ISFET) 29 TAG entry (ORP) 28 TAG entry (Oxy) 32 TAG entry (pH) 26 TAN options, description 50 TAN options, order codes 65 Temp.cal (option) 58 Toggling the measurement display 34 USB port (battery) 10...
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Knick Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG Headquarters Beuckestraße 22 • 14163 Berlin Germany Phone: +49 30 80191-0 Fax: +49 30 80191-200 info@knick.de www.knick.de Local Contacts www.knick-international.com Copyright 2022 • Subject to change Version: 4 This document was published on January 28, 2022 The latest documents are available for download on our website under the corresponding product description.
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