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Elcometer 138 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Elcometer 138 Bresle Salt Meter www.elcometer.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    © Elcometer Limited 2019. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a retrieval system or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited.

  • Page 3: Overview

    < Note: The Elcometer 138 Bresle Salt Meter measures aqueous solutions. The meter is NOT designed to measure solids, organic solvents, surfactant, oil, adhesive, alcohol, strong acids (pH: 0 to 2) or strong alkalis (pH: 12 to 14). The life of the sensor will be extremely short if these substances are measured.
  • Page 4 3 THE CONTROLS & DISPLAY The Elcometer 138 Bresle Salt Meter is operated using 3 buttons and displays readings and other information on the LCD screen. °C MEAS BATT 000. 0 µg/cm ELCOMETER 138 BRESLE SALT METER OVERVIEW Measurement Cell Place a liquid sample in this cell to measure it with the electrode located on the bottom of the cell.

  • Page 5: The Controls & Display

    16 Measurement Mode The surface density of salts is calculated using the ISO Salt Mix (ISO Mode) or IMO Selected PSPC (IMO Mode) equivalent NaCI conversion factors, see Section 1 ‘Overview’ on page en-2. www.elcometer.com en-4...

  • Page 6: Using The Elcometer 138 Bresle Salt Meter

    4.2 FITTING AND REPLACING THE BATTERIES The Elcometer 138 Bresle Salt Meter uses dry cell batteries only and is supplied with two CR2032 lithium batteries fitted with an isolation strip. Remove the isolation strip before first use.
  • Page 7 4 USING THE ELCOMETER 138 BRESLE SALT METER (continued) When the battery voltage becomes low, the low battery warning indicator will flash. Replace both batteries immediately. Note: Lithium batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid environmental contamination. Please consult your local Environmental Authority for information on disposal in your region.
  • Page 8 4 USING THE ELCOMETER 138 BRESLE SALT METER (continued) Correct procedure for closing meter after removal of the sensor: Ensure that the sensor tongue is outside the meter case. If the tongue is inserted between the case and the connector of the meter, it may damage the connector.
  • Page 9 4 USING THE ELCOMETER 138 BRESLE SALT METER (continued) 4.5 CALIBRATING THE ELCOMETER 138 When using the sensor for the first time or again after several weeks of disuse, perform the electrode surface treatment procedure, see Section 4.4 on page en-7: Press the ON/OFF button to switch the meter on.
  • Page 10 5 TAKING A READING The Elcometer 138 Bresle Salt Meter has been designed primarily for use in accordance with ISO 8502-6 / ISO8502-9. It measures the conductivity of the sample but displays the surface density of salts. The measured conductivity is converted to surface density of salts using the ISO Salt Mix or IMO PSPC equivalent NaCI conversion factors below, dependent on the measurement mode selected, based on an area of 12.5cm and a sample volume of 3ml.

  • Page 11: Taking A Reading

    The Elcometer 138 Bresle Salt Meter does not contain any user-serviceable components. In the unlikely event of a fault, the meter should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer Limited - contact details can be found on our website, www.elcometer.com. The warranty will be invalidated if the instrument has been opened.

  • Page 12: Technical Specification

    Approximately 200 hours continuous use Battery Life without backlight Dimensions 164 x 29 x 20mm (6.5 x 1.1 x 0.79") Weight 50g (1.76 oz) - including sensor and batteries Based on an area of 12.5cm and a sample volume of 3ml. en-11 www.elcometer.com...

  • Page 13: Spares & Accessories

    T13830628 Standard 84μS/cm Calibration Solution: 250ml (8.45fl oz) Bottle T13830629-1 A Material Safety Data Sheet for the Elcometer 138 Standard 84μS/cm Calibration Solution is available to download via our website: http://www.elcometer.com/images/stories/MSDS/Elcometer_138_84uScm_Calibration_Solution.pdf 9 LEGAL NOTICES & REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity: This product complies with the requirements of the following EU Directives:...
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