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VWR
CO 3100 H - Conductivity Meter
EU cat. no
NA cat. no
663-0234
76460-508
ba77074e05
05/2021

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  • Page 1 Operating manual ® CO 3100 H - Conductivity Meter EU cat. no NA cat. no 663-0234 76460-508 ba77074e05 05/2021...
  • Page 2 CO 3100 H Legal Address of Manufacturer: Europe United States VWR International BV VWR International LLC Researchpark Haasrode 2020 100 Matsonford Rd Geldenaaksebaan 464 Radnor, PA 19087 B-3001 Leuven +1 800-932-5000 +32 16 385011 www.vwr.com http://be.vwr.com Importer to UK: VWR International Ltd...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CO 3100 H Contents CO 3100 H - Contents Safety ........6 Authorized use .
  • Page 4 Contents CO 3100 H 5.4.6 Displaying calibration records ....37 Data memory ........38 5.5.1 Manual storage .
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  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety CO 3100 H Safety This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the meter. Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating man- ual before working with the meter. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter.

  • Page 7: Authorized Use

    CO 3100 H Safety Authorized use Authorized use of the meter consists exclusively of the measurement of conductivity, resistivity, salinity, TDS (total dissolved solids) and tem- perature in a laboratory or field environment. The technical specifications as given in chapter 3 T must ECHNICAL DATA be observed.
  • Page 8 Safety CO 3100 H Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the meter must be taken out of service and secured against inadvertent operation! Safe operation is no longer possible if the meter:  has been damaged in transport ...

  • Page 9: Overview

    CO 3100 H Overview Overview The CO 3100 H compact precision conductivity meter enables you to perform conductivity measurements quickly and reliably. The CO 3100 H provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications. The proven procedures for determining or adjusting the cell constant support your work with the conductivity meter.

  • Page 10: Keypad

    Overview CO 3100 H Keypad In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . <OK> The key symbol (e.g. ) generally indicates a short keystroke (under 2 sec) in this operating manual. A long keystroke (approx. 2 sec) is indicated by the underscore behind the key symbol (e.g. <OK >...

  • Page 11: Display

    CO 3100 H Overview Display ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.840 1/cm] HOLD 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 10:00 1 Status information 2 Measured value (with unit) 3 Measured parameter 4 Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval) 5 Measured temperature (with unit) 6 Status line 7 Softkeys and date + time Function display...

  • Page 12: Connectors

    Overview CO 3100 H Connectors 1 Conductivity measuring cell 2 USB B (device) interface 3 Service interface Caution Only connect measuring cells to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting).

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    CO 3100 H Technical data Technical data General data Dimensions Approx. 180 x 80 x 55 mm Weight Approx. 0.4 kg Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates Ambient Storage - 25 °C ... + 65 °C conditions Operation -10 °C ...

  • Page 14: Measuring Ranges, Resolution, Accuracy

    Technical data CO 3100 H Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy Measuring range Resolution Measuring ranges, Variable resolution ϰ[µS/cm] 0.000 ... 1.999* 0.001 (depending on the sen- 0.00 ... 19.99** 0.01 sor) 0.0 ... 199.9 200 ... 1999 ϰ [mS/cm] 2.00 ... 19.99 0.01 20.0 ...
  • Page 15 CO 3100 H Technical data Accuracy (± 1 digit) Parameter Accuracy Temperature of the test sample ρ ϰ and / temperature compensation None (Off) ± 0.5 % Nonlinear (nLF) ± 0.5 % 0 °C ... + 35 °C according to EN 27 888 ±...

  • Page 16: Commissioning

    Commissioning CO 3100 H Commissioning Scope of delivery  Conductivity meter CO 3100 H  4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA  USB cable  Short instructions  CD-ROM with – USB drivers – detailed operating manual – Software MultiLab Importer Initial commissioning Perform the following activities: ...

  • Page 17: Switching On The Meter

    CO 3100 H Commissioning Caution Make sure that the poles of the batteries are positioned correctly. ± The ± signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the battery compartment. Note Alternatively, you can also use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (type Mignon AA).

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation CO 3100 H Operation Switching on the meter <On/Off> Switching on Press the key. The meter performs a self-test. The display shows the manufacturer's logo while the self-test is being performed. The measured value display appears. ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][0.840 1/cm]...

  • Page 19: General Operating Principles

    CO 3100 H Operation General operating principles This section contains basic information on the operation of the CO 3100 H. Operating elements, An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in sec- display tion 2.1 and section 2.2. Operating modes, An overview of the operating modes and navigation of the CO 3100 H navigation...
  • Page 20 Operation CO 3100 H The name of the submenu is displayed at the upper edge of the <OK> frame. Submenus are opened by confirming with . Example: System General Interface Clock Service information Reset 15.03.2014 Back 10:00  Settings Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on <OK>...

  • Page 21: Navigation Example 1:Setting The Language

    CO 3100 H Operation ϰ Calibration record Calibration data storage Calibration interval 150 d 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Messages Information is marked by the symbol. It cannot be selected. Example: ϰ Measuring cell Temp. comp. (TC) TDS factor 1.00 Stability control Temperature unit °C ϰ...
  • Page 22 Operation CO 3100 H ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.840 1/cm] 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 10:00 <F1__> Using /[Menu], open the Storage & config menu. The instrument is in the setting mode. Storage & config System Data storage 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 <...

  • Page 23: Example 2 On Navigation: Setting The Date And Time

    CO 3100 H Operation < >< >   Select the General submenu with The current selection is displayed with a frame. <OK> Open the General submenu with General Language: Deutsch Beep Illumination Contrast 48 % Switchoff time 30 min 15.03.2014 Back 10:00...
  • Page 24 Operation CO 3100 H The correct setting of the date and time and date format is important for the following functions and displays:  Current date and time  Calibration date  Identification of stored measured values. Therefore, check the time at regular intervals. Note The date and time are reset to default after a fall of the supply voltage (empty batteries).
  • Page 25 CO 3100 H Operation If necessary, set the Date and Date format. The setting is made similarly to that of the time. To make further settings, switch to the next higher menu level <F1> with [Back] <MODE> Switch to the measured value display with The instrument is in the measuring mode.

  • Page 26: Sensor-Independent Settings

    Operation CO 3100 H Sensor-independent settings The Storage & config menu comprises the following settings:  System (see section 5.3.1).  Data storage (see section 5.3.2) 5.3.1 System Overview The following sensor-independent meter characteristics can be adjusted in the Storage & config/System menu: ...

  • Page 27: Data Storage

    CO 3100 H Operation Menu item Setting Explanation System / Interface / ASCII Output format for data Output format transmission For details, see section 5.6 System / Interface / Dot (xx.x) Decimal separator Decimal separator Comma (xx,x) System / Interface / Output of a header for Out- Output header put format: CSV...
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  • Page 29: Conductivity

    CO 3100 H Operation Conductivity 5.4.1 General information You can measure the following parameters:  Conductivity  Specific resistance  Salinity  Total dissolved solids (TDS) Attention When a grounded PC is connected, measurements cannot be per- formed in grounded media as incorrect values would result. The USB interface is not galvanically isolated.

  • Page 30: Measuring

    Operation CO 3100 H 5.4.2 Measuring You can carry out conductivity measurements as follows: Perform the preparatory activities according to section 5.4.1. Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test sample. ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.840 1/cm] 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 10:00...

  • Page 31: Temperature Compensation

    CO 3100 H Operation Measured Time interval Stability in the time interval parameter Conductivity ϰ Δ : better than 1.0% of mea- 10 seconds sured value Δ : better than 0.5 °C Temperature 15 seconds The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the monitored time interval.

  • Page 32: Settings For Conductivity Measuring Cells

    Operation CO 3100 H Test sample Temperature compensation Display indica- Natural water (ground water, surface according to EN 27 888 water, drinking water) Ultrapure water according to EN 27 888 Other aqueous solu- Lin Set linear tions temperature coefficient 0.000 ... 10.000 %/K Salinity (seawater) Automatic nLF according to Sal, nLF...
  • Page 33 CO 3100 H Operation Menu item Possible Explanation setting Calibration / Displays the calibration record Calibration record of the last calibration. Calibration / Calibra- Displays the last calibration tion data storage records. Calibration / 1 ... 999 d Calibration interval for the Calibration interval measuring cell (in days).

  • Page 34: Determining The Cell Constant (Calibration In Control Standard)

    Operation CO 3100 H Menu item Possible Explanation setting Measurement / 0.090 to Display and setting options for Measuring cell / 0.110 cm the cell constant of the mea- Cell const. C 0.100 suring cell C 0.100. Measurement / Procedure for temperature Temp.
  • Page 35 CO 3100 H Operation control standard) Why determine the cell Aging slightly changes the cell constant, e.g. due to coatings. As a constant? result, an inexact measured value is displayed. The original character- istics of the cell can often be restored by cleaning the cell. Calibration determines the current value of the cell constant and stores this value in the meter.
  • Page 36 Operation CO 3100 H bration record. Display Calibration Cell constant [cm record within the ranges 0.450 ... 0.500 cm 0.800 ... 0.880 cm outside the ranges Error Error 0.450 ... 0.500 cm Eliminate the error according to 0.800 ... 0.880 cm chapter 7 W HAT TO DO IF Determining the cell...

  • Page 37: Displaying Calibration Records

    CO 3100 H Operation <F1> <OK> Using /[Continue] or , switch to the measured value display. 5.4.6 Displaying calibration records The calibration data can be displayed and then output to the interface. Displaying the The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the calibration record menu item, Calibration / Calibration record.

  • Page 38: Data Memory

    Operation CO 3100 H Example CO 3100 H Ser. no. 08502113 CALIBRATION Cond 15.03.2014 16:13:33 Cell constant 0.841 1/cm Temperature 25.0 °C Sensor Data memory You can transmit measured values (datasets) to the data memory:  Manual memory (see section 5.5.1) ...

  • Page 39: Manual Storage

    CO 3100 H Operation 5.5.1 Manual storage You can store a measurement dataset to the data memory as follows. The dataset is at the same time output to the interface: <STR> Press the key shortly. The menu for manual data storage appears. Manual data storage 4 von 200 15.03.2014 07:00:00 ϰ...

  • Page 40: Automatic Storing At Intervals

    Operation CO 3100 H 5.5.2 Automatic storing at intervals The storing interval (Interval) determines the time interval between automatic data storing processes. Each data storing process transmits the current dataset to the interface at the same time. Configuring the <STR >...
  • Page 41 CO 3100 H Operation Menu item Possible set- Explanation ting Interval 1 s, 5 s, 10 s, Storing interval. 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, The lower limit of the stor- 15 min, ing interval can be 30 min, 60 min restricted by the number of free memory locations.

  • Page 42: Memory

    Operation CO 3100 H Energy saving mode If the automatic storing function is active, the meter provides an energy ([Eco mode]) saving mode ([Eco mode]) to avoid unnecessary energy consumption. The energy saving mode switches off functions of the meter that are not required for the automatic storing of measurement data (such as the display).
  • Page 43 CO 3100 H Operation Note The settings are explained here using the manual data memory as an example. The same settings and functions are available for the auto- matic data memory. Settings Menu item Setting/func- Explanation tion Data storage / Displays all measurement Manual data storage / datasets page by page.

  • Page 44: Displaying And Editing The Measurement Data

    Operation CO 3100 H Example 15.03.2014 09:27:20 CO 3100 H Ser. No. 12345678 ID number 1 ϰ 99.8 µS/cm 25.0 °C ________________________________________ 15.03.2014 09:56:24 CO 3100 H Ser. No. 12345678 ID number 1 ϰ 99.9 µS/cm 25.0 °C ________________________________________ Quitting the display To quit the display of stored measurement datasets, you have the fol- lowing options: <MODE>...

  • Page 45: Connecting A Pc

    CO 3100 H Operation  Displayed dataset with Stored measured Manual <F2> values /[USB output] after call- ing up from the memory.  All datasets with the Output to USB function. For details, see section 5.5.3.  Calibration record with Calibration Manual <F2>...

  • Page 46: Multilab Importer

    Operation CO 3100 H MultiLab Importer With the aid of the MultiLab Importer software, you can record and eval- uate measurement data with a PC. More detailed information can be found in the MultiLab Importer operating manual. Reset You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other.

  • Page 47: Resetting The System Settings

    CO 3100 H Operation The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for calibration and measurement settings. To open the settings, acti- vate the relevant measuring window in the measured value display and <F1> press the /[Menu] key shortly.

  • Page 48: Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal, Accessories

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories CO 3100 H Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories Maintenance The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. Note See the relevant operating manuals of the measuring cells for instruc- tions on maintenance. 6.1.1 Replacing the batteries Unscrew the screws (1) on the underside of the meter.

  • Page 49: Cleaning

    CO 3100 H Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories Place four batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery compart- ment. Close the battery compartment. Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required.

  • Page 50: Accessories

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal, accessories CO 3100 H Accessories Order no. (Catalogue No.) Measuring cells pHenomenal CO 11 663-0147 76470-822 CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR PHENO- MENAL 1,5M 8PIN Solutions KCl 0,01 mol/l: 1,413 mS/cm, 100 ml 83607.180 KCl 0,01 mol/l: 1,413 mS/cm, 500 ml 83607.290 89236-544 KCl 0,1 mol/l: 12,8 mS/cm, 500 ml...

  • Page 51: What To Do If

    CO 3100 H What to do if... What to do if... Error message Cause Remedy OFL, UFL – Measured value outside the – Use suitable measuring cell measuring range Error message, Cause Remedy Error – Measuring cell contaminated – Clean cell and replace it if necessary –...
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  • Page 53: Firmware Update

    CO 3100 H Firmware update Firmware update General information Available firmware updates are provided on the Internet. With the "Firmware Update " program and a PC you can update the firmware of the CO 3100 H to the newest version. For the update you have to connect the meter to a PC.
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  • Page 55: Lists

    CO 3100 H Lists Lists This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids. Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. How- ever, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not described here. Index The index will help you to find the topics that you are looking for.
  • Page 56 Lists CO 3100 H Reference tempera- Fixed temperature value to compare temperature-dependent ture measured values. For conductivity measurements, the measured value is converted to a conductivity value at a reference temperature of 20 °C or 25 °C. Reset Restoring the original condition of all settings of a measuring system. Resistance Short name for the specific electrolytic resistance.
  • Page 57 CO 3100 H Lists Index Erase ......42 Memory locations ....38 Authorized use .
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  • Page 59: Technical Service

    The customer is responsible for applying for and obtaining the neces- sary regulatory approvals or other authorizations necessary to run or use the product in its local environment. VWR will not be held liable for any related omission or for not obtaining the required approval or authorization, unless any refusal is due to a defect of the product.
  • Page 60 Compliance with local laws and regulations CO 3100 H ba77074e05 05/2021...
  • Page 62 Local VWR offices in Europe and Asia Pacific Hungary Austria Poland VWR Interna onal Kft. VWR Interna onal GmbH VWR Interna onal Sp. z o.o. Simon László u. 4. Graumanngasse 7 Limbowa 5 4034 Debrecen 1150 Vienna 80-175 Gdansk Tel.: +36 (52) 521-130 Tel.: +43 01 97 002 0...

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