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OPERATING MANUAL
ba77052d01 03/2014
pH/ION 3310
METER FOR pH/ORP/ISE

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL ba77052d01 03/2014 pH/ION 3310 METER FOR pH/ORP/ISE...
  • Page 2 pH/ION 3310 For the most recent version of the manual, please visit www.WTW.com. Copyright © Weilheim 2014, WTW GmbH Reproduction in whole - or even in part - is prohibited without the express written permission of WTW GmbH, Weilheim. Printed in Germany.. ba77052d01 03/2014...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    pH/ION 3310 Contents pH/ION 3310 - Contents Overview ........6 pH/ION 3310 meter .
  • Page 4 Contents pH/ION 3310 Calibration ........23 5.2.1 Why calibrate? .
  • Page 5 pH/ION 3310 Contents 9.3.2 Erasing the measurement data storage ..60 9.3.3 Measurement dataset ....60 9.3.4 Storage locations .

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview pH/ION 3310 Overview pH/ION 3310 meter The pH/ION 3310 meter enables you to perform measurements (pH, U, ISE) quickly and reliably. The pH/ION 3310 provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliabil- ity and measuring certainty for all applications. 1 Keypad 2 Display 3 Socket field...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 8: Safe Operation

    Safety instructions pH/ION 3310 Safe operation 2.2.1 Authorized use 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 69). ECHNICAL DATA Any other use is considered unauthorized.

  • Page 9: Commissioning

    pH/ION 3310 Commissioning Commissioning Scope of delivery  MeterpH/ION 3310  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/ION 3310 is supplied with power in the following ways: ...

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    Commissioning pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 11: Operation

    pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 12: Display

    Operation pH/ION 3310 4.1.2 Display 6.093 25.0 °C HOLD AR 15.02.2014 Menu USB output 08:00 1 Status information (sensor) 2 Measured value (with unit) 3 Measured parameter 4 Continuous measurement control (CMC function) 5 Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval) 6 Measured temperature (with unit) 7 Status information (meter) 8 Softkeys and date + time...

  • Page 13: Socket Field

    pH/ION 3310 Operation 4.1.4 Socket field 1 pH electrode 2 Reference electrode 3 Temperature sensor 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).

  • Page 14: Switching Off

    Operation pH/ION 3310 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 52). 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 ...

  • Page 15: Measured Value Display

    pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 16: Example 1 On Navigation: Setting The Language

    Operation pH/ION 3310 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.
  • Page 17 pH/ION 3310 Operation 6.949 25.0 °C 15.02.2014 Menu USB output 14:15 Using <ENTER__> (or <F1__>/[Menu]) , 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.

  • Page 18: Example 2 On Navigation: Setting The Date And Time

    Operation pH/ION 3310 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...
  • Page 19 pH/ION 3310 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__> (or <F1__>/[Menu]) , open the Storage & config menu.

  • Page 20: Ph Value

    pH value pH/ION 3310 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 23).
  • Page 21 pH/ION 3310 pH value 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.

  • Page 22: Measuring The Temperature

    pH value pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 23: Calibration

    pH/ION 3310 pH value 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.
  • Page 24 pH value pH/ION 3310 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. –...
  • Page 25 pH/ION 3310 pH value When measuring without temperature sensor: – Temper the buffer solution, or measure the current temperature. – Enter the temperature value with <> <>. Start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed.

  • Page 26: Manual Calibration (Concal)

    pH value pH/ION 3310 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>...
  • Page 27 pH/ION 3310 pH value 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. –...
  • Page 28 pH value pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 29: Calibration Points

    pH/ION 3310 pH value 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. –...

  • Page 30: Calibration Data

    pH value pH/ION 3310 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.
  • Page 31 pH/ION 3310 pH value 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].

  • Page 32: Continuous Measurement Control (Cmc Function)

    pH value pH/ION 3310 Calibration record pH/ION 3310 (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...
  • Page 33 pH/ION 3310 pH value The following information is displayed: 6.093 25.0 °C 15.02.2014 USB output Menu 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.

  • Page 34: Orp Voltage

    ORP voltage pH/ION 3310 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>.
  • Page 35 pH/ION 3310 ORP voltage 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.

  • Page 36: Measuring The Temperature

    ORP voltage pH/ION 3310 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:  Automatic measurement of the temperature by the temperature sensor (NTC30 or Pt1000) integrated in electrode.

  • Page 37: Ion Concentration

    pH/ION 3310 Ion concentration Ion concentration Measuring 7.1.1 Measuring the ion concentration 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. Incorrect calibration of ion sensitive electrodes will result in incor- rect measured values.
  • Page 38 Ion concentration pH/ION 3310 Stability control The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the (AutoRead) measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproduc- & HOLD function ibility of measured values. The measured parameter flashes on the display ...

  • Page 39: Measuring The Temperature

    pH/ION 3310 Ion concentration Increasing reproducibility also causes the response time to increase until a measured value is evaluated as stable. 7.1.2 Measuring the temperature For reproducible ion-selective measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample. You have the following options to measure the temperature: ...

  • Page 40: Calibration

    Ion concentration pH/ION 3310 Calibration 7.2.1 Why calibrate? Ion-selective electrodes age and are temperature-dependent. This changes the slope. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. Calibration determines the calibration line of the electrode and stores this value in the meter.
  • Page 41 pH/ION 3310 Ion concentration Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water. Immerse the electrode in standard solution 1. When calibrating without temperature sensor:  Measure the temperature of the standard solution using a thermom- eter.  Use <F2>/[ ⇅ ] to select the setting of the temperature. ...
  • Page 42 Ion concentration pH/ION 3310 When calibrating without temperature sensor:  Measure the temperature of the standard solution using a thermom- eter.  Use <F2>/[ ⇅ ] to select the setting of the temperature.  Use <> <> to set the temperature. ...

  • Page 43: Calibration Standards

    pH/ION 3310 Ion concentration 7.2.4 Calibration standards Use two to seven different standard solutions. The standard solutions have to be selected in either increasing or decreasing order. Select the unit of the standard solution and measurement result in the ISE setup/Unit menu. Standard solution (Std 1 - 7) Values Unit [mg/l]...
  • Page 44 Ion concentration pH/ION 3310 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].

  • Page 45: Settings

    pH/ION 3310 Settings 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>...

  • Page 46: Buffer Sets For Calibration

    Settings pH/ION 3310 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.
  • Page 47 pH/ION 3310 Settings 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...

  • Page 48: Calibration Interval

    Settings pH/ION 3310 Buffer set * pH values Precisa * 3.996 25 °C 7.003 8.999 Reagecon TEC * 2.000 25 °C 4.010 7.000 10.000 Reagecon 20 * 2.000 20°C 4.000 7.000 10.000 13.000 Reagecon 25 * 2.000 25 °C 4.000 7.000 10.000 13.000...

  • Page 49: Settings For Orp Measurements

    pH/ION 3310 Settings 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> (or <F1>/[Menu]), open the menu for the measurement settings. In the Calibration / Calibration interval menu, set the calibration interval with <><>.

  • Page 50: Settings For Ise Measurements

    Settings pH/ION 3310 8.1.5 Settings for ISE measurements The settings for ISE measurements are made in the menu for calibration and measurement settings of the ISE measurement. To open the settings, display the required measured parameter in the mea- sured value display and press the <ENTER> (or <F1>/[Menu]) key. After com- pleting the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>.
  • Page 51 pH/ION 3310 Settings Menu item Possible setting Description ISE setup / Ag, Br, Ca, Cd, Cl, Selection of the ion type to Ion type CN, Cu, F, I, K, Na, be measured. NO3, Pb, S, NH3, NH4, CO2, ION An ion that is not included in the list can be measured with the setting, ION.

  • Page 52: Sensor-Independent Settings

    Settings pH/ION 3310 Sensor-independent settings 8.2.1 System To open the Storage & config menu in the measured value display, press the <ENTER__> (or <F1__>/[Menu]) key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold. Menu item Possible set- Description...

  • Page 53: Data Storage

    pH/ION 3310 Settings 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.

  • Page 54: Resetting The System Settings

    Settings pH/ION 3310 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>...

  • Page 55: Data Storage

    pH/ION 3310 Data storage Data storage You can transmit measured values (datasets) to the data storage:  Manual data storage (see section 9.1 M , page 55) ANUAL STORAGE  Automatic storage at intervals (see section 9.2 A UTOMATIC DATA STORAGE AT , page 56) INTERVALS With each data storage process, the current datasets of the sen-...

  • Page 56: Automatic Data Storage At Intervals

    Data storage pH/ION 3310 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. ...
  • Page 57 pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 58: Measurement Data Storage

    Data storage pH/ION 3310 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:...
  • Page 59 pH/ION 3310 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].

  • Page 60: Erasing The Measurement Data Storage

    Data storage pH/ION 3310 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 58).

  • Page 61: Transmitting Data (Usb Interface)

    pH/ION 3310 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...

  • Page 62: Connecting A Pc

    Transmitting data (USB interface) pH/ION 3310 10.2 Connecting a PC Connect the pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 63: Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal

    pH/ION 3310 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).

  • Page 64: Cleaning

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal pH/ION 3310 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.

  • Page 65: What To Do If

    pH/ION 3310 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...
  • Page 66 What to do if... pH/ION 3310 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 –...

  • Page 67: Ise

    pH/ION 3310 What to do if... 12.2 ISE Error message OFL Cause Remedy – Measuring range exceeded – Dilute test sample Obviously incorrect Cause Remedy measured values – Electrode not connected – Connect electrode – Cable broken – Replace electrode Error message, Cause Remedy...

  • Page 68: General Information

    What to do if... pH/ION 3310 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 63) Meter does not react Cause Remedy...

  • Page 69: Technical Data

    pH/ION 3310 Technical data Technical data 13.1 Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy 13.1.1 pH/ORP Measuring ranges, Parameter Measuring range Resolution resolution -2.0 ... +20.0 -2.00 ... +20.00 0.01 - 2.000 ... + 19.999 0.001 U [mV] -1200.0 ... +1200.0 -2500 ... +2500 T [°C] -5.0 ...

  • Page 70: Ise

    Technical data pH/ION 3310 13.1.2 ISE Measuring ranges, Parameter Measuring range Resolution resolution ISE [mg/l] 0.000 ... 9.999 0.001 10.00 ... 99.99 0.01 100.0 ... 999.9 1000 ... 999999 ISE [µmol/l] 0.000 ... 9.999 0.001 10.00 ... 99.99 0.01 100.0 ... 999.9 1000 ...

  • Page 71: General Data

    pH/ION 3310 Technical data 13.2 General data Dimensions pH/ION 3310: Approx. 180 x 80 x 55 mm Weight pH/ION 3310: Approx. 0.4 kg Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates CE, cETLus Ambient Storage -25 °C ...

  • Page 72: Firmware Update

    Firmware update pH/ION 3310 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/ION 3310 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: ...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    pH/ION 3310 Glossary 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.
  • Page 74 Glossary pH/ION 3310 Test sample Designation of the test sample ready to be measured. Normally, a test sample is made by processing the original sample. The test sample and original sample are identical if the test sample was not processed. Measured value The measured value is the special value of a measured parameter to be determined.

  • Page 75: Index

    pH/ION 3310 Index Index Measurement data storage Edit ......58 Automatic switch-off function ... 14 Erase .
  • Page 76 Index pH/ION 3310 ba77052d01 03/2014...
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