VWR guarantees that this product will remain free from material and production de- fects for a period of two (2) years from the time of delivery. If there is a defect, VWR shall decide on its own discretion whether to repair or replace the product free of charge or to provide the customer with a refund of the purchase price of the product, insofar as it is sent back during the warranty period.
2 | About this documentation LCO304 2.5 Correctness of content The contents of this document were checked for corrected and are subject to a con- tinuous correction and updating process. This does not rule out potential errors. In the event that errors are discovered or in case of suggestions for improvement, please in- form us immediately via the indicated contact information in order to help us make this document even more user-friendly.
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LCO304 About this documentation | 2 NOTE For information about the software version, press and hold the ON button to switch on the product for longer than 5 seconds. The series is shown in the main display and the software version of the product is shown in the secondary display.
3 | Safety LCO304 3 Safety 3.1 Explanation of safety symbols DANGER This symbol warns of imminent danger which can result in death, severe bodily injury, or severe property damage in case of non-observance. CAUTION This symbol warns of potential dangers or harmful situations which can cause damage to the device or to the environment in case of non-observance.
LCO304 Safety | 3 CAUTION Erratic behaviour! On suspicion that the product can no longer be operated without danger, it must be decommissioned and prevented from recommissioning with appropriate labelling. The safety of the user can be impaired by the device if, for example, if it shows visible damage, it no longer works as specified or if it was stored for an extended period of time under unsuitable conditions.
4 | Description LCO304 4 Description 4.1 Scope of delivery Please check to ensure the completeness of the product after opening the package. You should find the following components: – Quick reference guide – Handheld measuring device, ready for operation, including batteries –...
LCO304 The product at a glance | 5 5 The product at a glance 5.1 The LCO304 LCD Display LCO304 LCO304 5.2 Display elements Display Battery indicator Evaluation of the battery status Unit display Display of units, if applicable, with unstable symbol...
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5 | The product at a glance LCO304 Function key Press briefly Freeze measurement Return to measurement display Call up next parameter Long press, 2s Open menu, frozen measurement is displayed Close menu, changes are saved 12 / 29 B-H87.0.02.DB201-1.0...
LCO304 Bases for measurement | 6 6 Bases for measurement 6.1 Conductivity principles Conductivity γ Conductivity describes the capability of a material to conduct electrical current. It is also the inverse of specific resistance. The conductance is the inverse of the meas- ured resistance R.
6 | Bases for measurement LCO304 2-pole measuring cell 4-pole measuring cell 2-pole stainless steel measuring cell for low conductivities <100µS, e.g. pure and purest water, boiler water, osmosis and filter technology 6.4.2 Calibration / adjustment of the measuring cell In harsh applications and due to ageing processes, the cell constant of measuring cells changes.
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LCO304 Bases for measurement | 6 = value is entered in the Configuration menu in parameter TLIN. = conductivity at Temperature 1 = conductivity at Temperature 2 B-H87.0.02.DB201-1.0 15 / 29...
7 | Maintenance LCO304 7 Maintenance 7.1 Operating and maintenance notices NOTE The product and conductivity measuring cell must be handled with care and used in accordance with the technical data. Do not throw or strike. NOTE If the product is stored at a temperature above 50 °C, or is not used for an extended period of time, the batteries must be removed.
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LCO304 Maintenance | 7 CAUTION Damage! If the batteries have different charge levels, leaks and thus damage to the product can occur. – Use new, high-quality batteries! – Do not use different types of batteries! – Remove depleted batteries and dispose of them at a suitable collection point!
8 | Operation LCO304 8 Operation 8.1 Commissioning 8.1.1 Explanation Description The product is switched on with the On/Off button. It may be necessary to configure the product after switching on. See Configuration [} p. 18]. Prerequisite – Sufficiently full batteries are inserted in the product.
LCO304 Operation | 8 3. By briefly pressing the Function key, you can scroll through the parameters. Select the parameter you would like to configure. 4. When you have selected the desired parameter, change the parameter to the de- sired value with the Up button and the Down button.
8 | Operation LCO304 Compensation coefficient TL,N Temperature compensation coefficient in %/K 0.300 .. 3.000 Reference temperature for temperature compensation TREF 25 °( Reference temperature 25 °C or 77 °F 20 °( Reference temperature 20 °C or 68 °F Shut-off time...
LCO304 Operation | 8 The standard settings of the zero point value and the gradient value of the temperat- ure input is 0.00. The standard setting of the gradient value of the conductivity value is 1.000. It signals that no correction is made.
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8 | Operation LCO304 T.SL No gradient correction 0.00 Gradient correction in % -5.00 .. 5.00 Gradient correction for the conductivity value T.SL 1.000 No gradient correction 0.800 .. 1.200 Multiplier for the gradient correction Formula Zero point correction: Displayed value = measured value – T.OF Gradient correction °C:...
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LCO304 Operation | 8 NOTE If the product is switched off without saving the configuration, the last save value is re- produced on the next start-up of the product. B-H87.0.02.DB201-1.0 23 / 29...
9 | Error and system messages LCO304 9 Error and system messages Display Meaning Possible causes Remedy Range switching or Measuring cell de- Wait for the transient effect ---- measured value un- fect of the controller stable Contamination or air...
LCO304 Disposal | 10 10 Disposal NOTE This product bears the "recycle batteries" symbol. It means that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of the product correctly at the end of its service life by dropping it off at an authorised dis- posal facility which collects the product separately for recycling.
11 | Technical data LCO304 11 Technical data Measuring range Conductivity 0.000 .. 2.000 µS/cm 0.00 .. 20.00 µS/cm 0.0 .. 100.0 S/cm Specific resistance 10.0 .. 200.0 kΩ/cm 0.010 .. 2.000 MΩ/cm 0.01 .. 20.00 MΩ/cm Salinity Temperature -5.0 .. +105.0 °C (23.0 .. +221.0 °F) – the conductivity measur- ing cells can be exposed temporarily to temperatures of up to 100 °C and permanently to temperatures of up to 80 °C.
– VWR online catalogue and information about accessories and compatible products – Additional product information and special offers Contact If you require information or technical support, please contact your VWR sales centre or visit our website: www.vwr.com. B-H87.0.02.DB201-1.0 27 / 29...
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