Overview pH/Cond 3320 Overview pH/Cond 3320 meter The pH/Cond 3320 meter enables you to perform measurements (pH, U, ISE, conductivity) quickly and reliably. The pH/Cond 3320 provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reli- ability and measuring certainty for all applications. 1 Keypad 2 Display 3 Socket field...
pH/Cond 3320 Safety instructions Safety instructions Safety information 2.1.1 Safety information in the operating manual This operating manual provides important information on the safe operation of the meter. Read this operating manual thoroughly and make yourself familiar with the meter before putting it into operation or working with it. The operating manual must be kept in the vicinity of the meter so you can always find the infor- mation you need.
Safety instructions pH/Cond 3320 Safe operation 2.2.1 Authorized use This meter is authorized exclusively for pH, ISE, ORP and conductivity measurements in a laboratory environment. Only the operation and running of the meter according to the instructions and technical specifications given in this operating manual is authorized (see section 13 T , page 71).
pH/Cond 3320 Commissioning Commissioning Scope of delivery MeterpH/Cond 3320 4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA Short instructions CD-ROM with – USB drivers – detailed operating manual – Software MultiLab Importer Power supply The pH/Cond 3320 is supplied with power in the following ways: ...
Commissioning pH/Cond 3320 3.3.1 Inserting the batteries You can operate the meter either with normal batteries or with rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH). In order to charge the batteries, an external charging device is required. 1 Screws 2 Battery compartment Unscrew the two screws (1) on the underside of the meter. Open the battery compartment (2) on the underside of the meter.
pH/Cond 3320 Operation Operation General operating principles 4.1.1 Keypad In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <ENTER>) 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.
Operation pH/Cond 3320 4.1.2 Display 6.093 25.0 °C AutoCal TEC HOLD AR 15.02.2014 USB output 14:15 1 Status information (sensor) 2 Measured value (with unit) 3 Measured parameter 4 Continuous measurement control (CMC function) 5 Channel display: Plug position of the sensor 6 Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval) 7 Measured temperature (with unit) 8 Status information (meter)
pH/Cond 3320 Operation 4.1.4 Socket field 1 pH electrode 2 Temperature sensor 3 Oxygen sensor or conductivity measuring cell 4 Mini USB-B interface 5 Service interface CAUTION Only connect sensors to the meter that cannot return any volt- ages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting).
Operation pH/Cond 3320 Switching off Switch the printer off with <On/Off>. Automatic switch-off The instrument has an automatic switch-off function in order to save the batteries (see section 8.2.1 S , page 53). The automatic switchoff function YSTEM switches off the meter if no key is pressed for an adjustable period. The automatic switchoff function is not active ...
pH/Cond 3320 Operation 4.4.2 Measured value display In the measured value display, open the setting menus with <ENTER>. The current functions of the softkeys are shown on the display. Use <ENTER> (short pressure) to open the menu for calibration and mea- surement settings for the displayed measured parameter.
Operation pH/Cond 3320 General Language: Deutsch Beep Illumination Contrast 50 % Switchoff time Temperature unit °C Stability control 15.02.2014 Back 14:15 Functions Functions are designated by the name of the function. They are immediately carried out by confirming with <ENTER>. Example: Display the Calibration record function.
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pH/Cond 3320 Operation 6.949 25.0 °C 15.02.2014 USB output 14:15 Using <ENTER__> , open the Storage & config menu. The instrument is in the setting mode. Storage & config System Data storage 15.02.2014 Back 14:15 Select the System submenu with <><>. The current selection is displayed with a frame.
Operation pH/Cond 3320 General Language: Deutsch Beep Illumination Contrast 50 % Switchoff time Temperature unit °C Stability control 15.02.2014 Back 14:15 Open the setting mode for the Language with <ENTER>. General Language: Deutsch Beep Illumination Contrast 50 % Switchoff time Temperature unit °C Stability control...
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pH/Cond 3320 Operation The date format can be switched from the display of day, month, year (dd.mm.yyyy) to the display of month, day, year (mm/dd/yyyy or mm.dd.yyyy). In the measured value display: Using <ENTER__> , open the Storage & config menu. The instrument is in the setting mode.
Operation pH/Cond 3320 Channel display The pH/Cond 3320 manages the connected sensors and displays which sensor is plugged to which connection. Channel display Display of the plug position for the respective parameter The filled bar indicates for 6.949 each connected sensor to which plug position of the 24.8 °C meter it is connected.
pH/Cond 3320 pH value pH value Measuring 5.1.1 Measuring the pH value NOTE When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as the values would be incorrect. The USB interface is not galvanically isolated. To ensure the high measurement accuracy of the measuring sys- tem, always measure with a calibrated electrode (see section 5.2 , page 24).
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pH value pH/Cond 3320 Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. The HOLD function is active. You can terminate the Stability control function and the HOLD func- tion with <AR> or <M> at any time. Using <ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually.
pH/Cond 3320 pH value 5.1.2 Measuring the temperature For reproducible pH measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample. You have the following options to measure the temperature: Automatic measurement of the temperature with the temperature sensor (NTC30 or Pt1000) integrated in the sensor.
pH value pH/Cond 3320 Calibration 5.2.1 Why calibrate? pH electrodes age. This changes the zero point (asymmetry) and slope of the pH electrode. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. Calibration determines and stores the current values of the zero point and slope of the electrode.
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pH/Cond 3320 pH value Buffer -180.0 24.8 °C AutoCal TEC 15.02.2014 14:15 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water. Immerse the electrode in the first buffer solution. When measuring without temperature sensor: – Temper the buffer solution, or measure the current temperature. –...
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pH value pH/Cond 3320 When measuring without temperature sensor: – Temper the buffer solution, or measure the current temperature. – Enter the temperature value in the menu. Start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed.
pH/Cond 3320 pH value 4.010 Buffer 180.0 24.8 °C AutoCal TEC 15.02.2014 14:15 Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or termi- nate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, use <M>...
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pH value pH/Cond 3320 Buffer 24.8 °C ConCal 15.02.2014 14:15 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water. Immerse the electrode in the first buffer solution. When measuring without temperature sensor: – Temper the buffer solution, or measure the current temperature. –...
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pH/Cond 3320 pH value Accept the set calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a single-point calibration with <M>. The calibration record is displayed. For single-point calibration, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the zero point of the elec- trode.
pH value pH/Cond 3320 Continuing with Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water. three- to five-point calibration Immerse the electrode in the next buffer solution. When measuring without temperature sensor: – Temper the buffer solution, or measure the current temperature. –...
pH/Cond 3320 pH value Determined Displayed calibration data values 1-point Zero point = Asy Slope = Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) 2-point Zero point = Asy Slp. Slope = Slp. 3-point to Zero point = Asy 5-point Slp.
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pH value pH/Cond 3320 Menu item Setting/func- Description tion Calibration / Calibra- Displays the calibration record. tion data storage / Display Further options: Scroll through the calibration records with <><>. Output the displayed calibra- tion record to the interface with <F2>/[USB output].
pH/Cond 3320 pH value Calibration record pH/Cond 3320 (example) Ser. no. 11292113 CALIBRATIONpH 15.02.2014 15:55 AutoCal TEC Buffer 1 4.01 Buffer 2 7.00 Buffer 3 10.01 Voltage 1 184.0 mV Voltage 2 3.0 mV Voltage 3 -177.0 mV Temperature 1 24.0 °C Temperature 2 24.0 °C...
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pH value pH/Cond 3320 The following information is displayed: 6.093 25.0 °C 15.02.2014 USB output 14:15 1 Measuring range for which a valid calibration is available (white). Measured values in this range are suitable for documentation. 2 Measuring range for which no valid calibration is available (shaded). Measured values in this range are not suitable for documentation.
pH/Cond 3320 ORP voltage ORP voltage Measuring 6.1.1 Measuring the ORP NOTE When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as the values would be incorrect. The USB interface is not galvanically isolated. Connect the ORP electrode to the meter. If necessary, select the U (mV) display with <M>.
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ORP voltage pH/Cond 3320 Measured variable Time interval Stability in the time interval Δ : better than 0.3 mV 15 seconds 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.
pH/Cond 3320 ORP voltage Release the frozen measured value again with <AR>. The HOLD function is switched off. The [HOLD] status display disappears. 6.1.2 Measuring the temperature For reproducible ORP measurements, it is essential to measure the tempera- ture of the test sample. You have the following options to measure the temperature: ...
Conductivity pH/Cond 3320 Conductivity Measuring 7.1.1 Measuring the conductivity NOTE When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as the values would be incorrect. The USB interface is not galvanically isolated. Connect the conductivity measuring cell to the measuring instrument. The conductivity measuring screen is displayed.
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pH/Cond 3320 Conductivity The factor to calculate the total dissolved solids is set to 1.00 in the factory. You can adjust this factor to meet your requirements in the range 0.40 ... 1.00. The factor is set in the Measurement menu for the parameter, TDS.
Conductivity pH/Cond 3320 within the monitored time interval. Measured vari- Time interval Stability in the time inter- able Conductivity ϰ Δ : better than 10 seconds 1.0 % of mesured value Δ : better than 0.5 °C Temperature 15 seconds The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the mon- itored time interval.
pH/Cond 3320 Conductivity (e.g. KLE 325 with a nominal cell constant of 0.840 The cell constant is determined in the control standard, 0.01 mol/l KCl. Cell constants outside the ranges quoted above cannot be calibrated. In the delivery condition, the calibrated cell constant of the meter is set to 0.475 (conductivity measuring cell, TetraCon 325).
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Conductivity pH/Cond 3320 Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the interface, e.g. to a PC, with the <F2>[USB output] key. Displaying the cali- The calibration records of the last calibrations (up to 10) are available in the bration data storage menu, <ENTER>...
Settings pH/Cond 3320 Settings Measurement settings 8.1.1 Settings for pH measurements The settings for pH measurements are made in the menu for calibration and measurement settings of the pH/ORP measurement. To open the settings, dis- play the required measured parameter in the measured value display and press the <ENTER>...
pH/Cond 3320 Settings Menu item Possible set- Description ting Calibration /Unit for mV/pH Unit of the slope. slope The % display refers to the Nernst slope of -59.2 mV/pH (100 x deter- mined slope/Nernst slope). Alternative temper- Takes the temperature value from ature the 2nd sensor.
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Settings pH/Cond 3320 Buffer set * pH values Merck 3 * 4.660 20°C 6.880 9.220 Merck 4 * 2.000 20°C 4.000 7.000 10.000 Merck 5 * 4.010 25 °C 7.000 10.000 DIN 19267 1.090 25 °C 4.650 6.790 9.230 Mettler Toledo USA * 1.679 25 °C 4.003...
Settings pH/Cond 3320 To ensure the high measuring accuracy of the measuring system, calibrate after the calibration interval has expired. Setting the calibra- The calibration interval is set to 7 days in the factory. tion interval You can change the interval (1 ... 999 days): Using <ENTER>, open the menu for the measurement settings.
pH/Cond 3320 Settings 8.1.5 Settings for conductivity measuring cells The settings are made in the Measurement menu for the measured parameter, conductivity. To open the settings, display the required measured parameter in the measured value display and press the <ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>.
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Settings pH/Cond 3320 Menu item Possible Description setting Measurement / Measuring cell used Measuring cell / Measuring cells whose cell constant Type is determined by calibration in the KCL control standard solution. Calibration ranges: 0.450 ... 0.500 cm 0.800 ... 0.880 cm The currently valid cell constant is displayed in the status line.
pH/Cond 3320 Settings Menu item Possible Description setting Measurement / 20 °C Reference temperature Temp. comp. (TC) 25 °C / Reference temp. This setting is only available for the measured parameters, ϰ and ρ. Measurement / 0.40 ... 1.00 Factor for TDS value TDS factor Reset Resets all sensor settings to the deliv-...
Settings pH/Cond 3320 The reference temperature and temperature compensation are set in the Measurement menu for the parameter, conductivity (see sec- tion 8.1.5 S , page 49). ETTINGS FOR CONDUCTIVITY MEASURING CELLS Application tips Set the temperature compensation suitable for your test sample: Test sample Temperature compensation Display...
pH/Cond 3320 Settings Sensor-independent settings 8.2.1 System To open the Storage & config menu in the measured value display, press the <ENTER__> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold. Menu item Possible set- Description...
Settings pH/Cond 3320 Menu item Possible set- Description ting System /Clock Date format Time and date settings (see Datum section 4.4.6 E XAMPLE Time NAVIGATION ETTING THE DATE , page 18) AND TIME System /Service infor- Hardware version and software mation version of the meter are dis- played.
pH/Cond 3320 Settings Setting Default settings Slope -59.2 mV Man. temperature 25 °C One point calibration The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for cali- bration and measurement settings. To open it in the measured value display, press the <ENTER>...
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Settings pH/Cond 3320 Setting Default settings Illumination Auto Switchoff time Stability control Temperature unit °C The system settings are reset in the menu, Storage & config / System / Reset. To open the Storage & config menu in the measured value display, press the <ENTER__>...
pH/Cond 3320 Data storage Data storage You can transmit measured values (datasets) to the data storage: Manual data storage (see section 9.1 M , page 57) ANUAL STORAGE Automatic storage at intervals (see section 9.2 A UTOMATIC DATA STORAGE AT , page 58) INTERVALS With each data storage process, the current datasets of the sen-...
Data storage pH/Cond 3320 If the storage is full The following window appears if all 500 storage locations are occupied: Warning Data storage full. Erase? 15.02.2014 Back 14:15 You have the following options: To erase the entire storage, confirm Yes. ...
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pH/Cond 3320 Data storage Settings You can configure the automatic data storage function with the following settings: Menu item Possible set- Description ting ID number 1 ... 10000 ID number for the dataset series. Interval 1 s, 5 s, 10 s, Storage interval.
Data storage pH/Cond 3320 saving mode switches off functions of the meter that are not required for the automatic storage of measurement data (such as the display). By pressing any key the energy saving mode is switched off again. Terminating the Proceed as follows to switch off the automatic data storage function before the automatic storage adjusted storage duration has expired:...
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pH/Cond 3320 Data storage Settings Menu item Setting/ Description function Data storage / Man- Displays all measurement datasets ual data storage / page by page. Display Further options: Scroll through the datasets with <><>. Output the displayed dataset to the interface with <F2>/[USB output].
Data storage pH/Cond 3320 options: Switch directly to the measured value display with <M>. Quit the display and move to the next higher menu level with <F1>/[Back]. 9.3.2 Erasing the measurement data storage Erasing the measurement data storage (see section 9.3.1 E DITING THE , page 60).
pH/Cond 3320 Transmitting data (USB interface) Transmitting data (USB interface) 10.1 Options for data transmission Via the USB interface you can transmit data to a PC. The following table shows which data are transmitted to the interface in which way: Data Control Operation / description...
Transmitting data (USB interface) pH/Cond 3320 10.2 Connecting a PC Connect the pH/Cond 3320 to the PC via the USB interface. NOTE When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as the values would be incorrect. The USB interface is not galvanically isolated.
pH/Cond 3320 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance, cleaning, disposal 11.1 Maintenance 11.1.1 General maintenance activities The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. See the relevant operating manuals of the electrodes for instruc- tions on maintenance. 11.1.2 Replacing the batteries You can operate the meter either with normal batteries or with rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH).
Maintenance, cleaning, disposal pH/Cond 3320 Close the battery compartment (2) and tighten the screws (1). Set the date and time (see section 4.4.6 E XAMPLE ON NAVIGATION , page 18) ETTING THE DATE AND TIME When the batteries are nearly discharged, the status indi- cator is displayed.
pH/Cond 3320 What to do if... What to do if... 12.1 pH/ORP More information and instructions on cleaning and exchange of sensors are given in the documentation of your sensor. Error message The measured value is outside the measuring range. OFL, UFL Cause Remedy...
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What to do if... pH/Cond 3320 No stable measured Cause Remedy value Electrode: – Junction contaminated – Clean junction – Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane Test sample: – pH value not stable – Measure with air excluded if necessary – Temperature not stable –...
pH/Cond 3320 What to do if... 12.2 Conductivity More information and instructions on cleaning and exchange of sensors are given in the documentation of your sensor. Error message The measured value is outside the measuring range. OFL, UFL Cause Remedy –...
What to do if... pH/Cond 3320 12.3 General information Sensor symbol Cause Remedy flashes – Calibration interval expired – Recalibrate the measuring system Cause Remedy – Batteries almost empty – Replace the batteries (see section 11.1 M AINTENANCE Display page 65) Meter does not react Cause Remedy...
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pH/Cond 3320 Technical data Accuracy (± 1 digit) Parameter Accuracy Temperature of the test sample ϰ and ρ / Temperature compensation None (Off) ± 0.5 % Nonlinear (nLF) ± 0.5 % 0 °C ... + 35 °C according to EN 27 888 ±...
Technical data pH/Cond 3320 13.2 General data Dimensions pH/Cond 3320: Approx. 180 x 80 x 55 mm Weight pH/Cond 3320: Approx. 0.4 kg Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates CE, cETLus Ambient Storage -25 °C ...
pH/Cond 3320 Firmware update Firmware update Available firmware updates are provided on the Internet. With the firmware update program and a PC you can update the firmware of the pH/Cond 3320 to the newest version. For the update you have to connect the meter to a PC. For the update via the USB interface, the following is required: ...
Glossary pH/Cond 3320 Glossary pH/ORP/ISE Asymmetry see zero point Junction The junction is a porous body in the housing wall of reference elec- trodes or electrolyte bridges. It arranges the electrical contact between two solutions and makes the electrolyte exchange more difficult. The expression, junction, is also used for ground or junction-less transitions.
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pH/Cond 3320 Glossary Salt content General designation for the quantity of salt dissolved in water. α Temperature coeffi- Value of the slope of a linear temperature function. cient Meas * (T - 1 + a Temperature compen- Name of a function that considers the temperature influence on the sation measurement and converts it accordingly.
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Glossary pH/Cond 3320 Stability control (Au- Function to control the measured value stability. toRead ) Standard solution The standard solution is a solution where the measured value is known by definition. It is used to calibrate a measuring system. Temperature function Name of a mathematical function expressing the temperature behavior of a test sample, a sensor or part of a sensor.
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