Fisher Scientific Fisherbrand accumet AB330 User Manual

Fisher Scientific Fisherbrand accumet AB330 User Manual

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Electrochemistry Meters
accumet AB330 Conductivity
Meter User Manual
68X002128 | Revision 01 | September 2021

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  • Page 1 Operations Manual Electrochemistry Meters accumet AB330 Conductivity Meter User Manual 68X002128 | Revision 01 | September 2021...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 ..............6 Introduction ............. 6 1.1 Intended Use ........6 1.1.1 Intended Use ..........6 1.1.2 Non-Intended Use ........6 1.1.3 Safety ............6 1.1.4 Power Connection ........6 1.2 Cleaning Instructions (Meter Only) ..6 Chapter 2 ..............7 Getting Started ..........
  • Page 4 3.2.4a Temperature Calibration ....... 14 3.2.4b Manual Temperature Input ....15 3.2.5 Measure Mode ........15 3.2.6 Nominal Cell Constant ......15 3.2.7 Temperature Compensation Coefficient ... 16 3.2.8 Reference Temperature ......16 3.2.9 TDS Factor ..........17 3.2.10 Read Type ..........17 3.2.11 Timed Interval ........
  • Page 5 5.4 Calculating Temperature Coefficients .. 27 5.5 Data Viewing ........27 5.6 Data Exporting ........27 5.6.1 Remote Commands ......... 27 Chapter 6 ............... 29 Troubleshooting ..........29 6.1 Meter Troubleshooting ......29 6.2 Measurement Troubleshooting .... 29 6.3 Technical Support ....... 29 Chapter 7 ...............
  • Page 6: Chapter 1

    Chapter 1 Note: This symbol, in the context of a Note, indicates to follow the manufacturer specified instructions, notes and requirements set out in the instruction Introduction manuals. CAUTION: Before using or maintaining this product, please be sure to read the manual carefully.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 2.2 Universal Power Supply Assembly Getting Started A universal power adapter (Catalog Number 13-637-010) with US/Japan, Euro, UK/Singapore, Australia/New Zealand and China wall plug plates is included with the meter. This universal power adapter is specifically for use 2.1 Electrode Holder with this meter.
  • Page 8: Keypad Functions

    2.3 Keypad Functions 2.3.1 Setup Menu Scrolling To scroll through the Setup Menu list: • Press the “Menu” key to enter the Setup Menu. • The first Setup Menu item will always be show. • Press the  key to scroll to the second item or press the ...
  • Page 9: Display Overview

    2.4 Display Overview Icon Description Calibration Icon: Indicates meter is in the calibration mode; also shown with the Setup Menu Icon and Memory Icon when viewing the calibration log. Setup Menu Icon: Indicates meter is in the Setup Menu mode. Measure Icon: Indicates meter is in the Measure mode.
  • Page 10: Meter Connections

    2.6 Electrode Information Icon Description Computer Export Icon: Indicates meter The accumet AB330 conductivity meter is compatible with is actively exporting measurement data 2-cell and 4-cell conductivity electrodes with a DIN or calibration data to a computer. connector. The accumet AB330 conductivity meter can be Printer Export Icon: Indicates meter is purchased in a meter only configuration (purchase actively exporting measurement data or...
  • Page 11: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 Setup Menu Item Description View up to 500 data log points and active conductivity, salinity, View Logs Setup Menu TDS and temperature calibrations Set the export type as computer Log Export Type or printer 3.1 Setup Menu Overview Send all saved data logs and Export All Logs calibration logs to the selected...
  • Page 12: Setup Menu Items

    Press  key Setup Menu Item Description Erase all data logs or erase all 19 Clear Data calibration logs Erase all data logs, calibration 20 Factory Reset logs and settings and return the meter to its factory default state. Press  key 3.2 Setup Menu Items 3.2.1 View Logs View up to 500 data log points and active conductivity,...
  • Page 13: Viewing The Calibration Log

    Press  or  key Press  key If desired, press the “Log/Export” key to export the Press  key individual data log point being viewed. Press the “Menu” key to return to the main Setup Menu list. 3.2.1b Viewing the Calibration Log Press the “Enter”...
  • Page 14: Log Export Type

    3.2.2 Log Export Type Set the log export type as computer or printer. If computer is selected, the logs are exported in CSV format. If printer is selected, the logs are exported in list format. Press the  or  key to scroll through the Setup Menu list until the Log Export Type item is shown.
  • Page 15: Manual Temperature Input

    Press the  or  key to set the measure mode. 3.2.4b Manual Temperature Input When no ATC probe is connected, use the Manual Temperature Input menu to enter the sample temperature value, from -5.0 °C to 105.0 °C. Press the  or  key to scroll through the Setup Menu list until the Manual Temperature Input item is shown.
  • Page 16: Temperature Compensation Coefficient

    a. Press the  key to increase the value by 0.001. Press and hold the  key to quickly increase. b. Press the  key to decrease the value by 0.001. Press and hold the  key to quickly decrease. Press the “Enter”...
  • Page 17: Tds Factor

    (stabilizing) or checkmark (stable) icon indicates the measurement stability status. Press the “Log/Export” key to save a measurement to the data log and export. Auto-Read: In the Auto-Read measure mode, press the “Read” key to start a measurement. When the measurement is stable, the checkmark (stable) icon is shown and the measurement is 3.2.9 TDS Factor locked on the display until the “Read”...
  • Page 18: Calibration Due Alarm

    by one hour. Press and hold the  key to quickly decrease. Press the  or  key to adjust the time value. a. Press the  key to increase the time value by one second. Press and hold the  key to Press the “Enter”...
  • Page 19: Set Date Value

    Set the date format as month-day-year (MM.DD.YYYY) or Press the “Enter” key to save the change. day-month-year (DD.MM.YYYY). Press the  or  key to scroll through the Setup Menu list until the Set Date Format item is shown. The day value will flash. Press the  or  key to adjust the day.
  • Page 20: Set Time Value

    3.2.16 Set Time Value Set the time in AM/PM format. Press the  or  key to scroll through the Setup Menu list until the Set Time Value item is shown. Press the  or  key to set the audio mode. The AM/PM setting will flash.
  • Page 21: Clear Data

    3.2.20 Factory Reset Erase all data logs, calibration logs and settings and return the meter to its factory default state. Press the  or  key to scroll through the Setup Menu list until the Factory Reset item is shown. 3.2.19 Clear Data Erase all data logs or erase all calibration logs Press the ...
  • Page 22: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 standard or standards that are closest to the expected sample conductivity value or values. Thoroughly rinse the conductivity electrode before calibration and between samples with deionized water. Calibration During the conductivity calibration, the meter will automatically recognize conductivity standard values of 84 μS, 1413 μS, 12.88 mS and 111.8 mS (values at 25°C).
  • Page 23: Conductivity Calibration Procedure

    4.1.2 Conductivity Calibration 4.1.3 Conductivity Calibration Procedure Example Ensure the active measure mode is conductivity. The following is an example of a two point conductivity calibration using auto-recognized 84 µS and 1413 µS Press the “Cal” key to start the calibration. conductivity standards.
  • Page 24: Tds Calibration

    4.2 TDS Calibration Ensure the active measure mode is TDS. Press the “Cal” key to start the calibration. Rinse the conductivity electrode and place into the TDS standard. Wait for the conductivity value to stabilize. Wait for the TDS value to stabilize. While the reading is stabilizing, the stopwatch icon is shown and the reading flashes.
  • Page 25: Temperature Calibration

    4.4 Temperature Calibration The thermistor sensor used for automatic temperature compensation and measurement is both accurate and stable, so frequent calibration is not required. When an ATC probe is connected to the meter, use the Temperature Calibration item within the Setup Menu to perform a one-point offset calibration, up to ±5.0 °C.
  • Page 26: Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 5.2 Conductivity, Salinity and TDS Measurements Measurements Rinse the electrode with distilled water or appropriate solution and blot gently with a lint-free tissue to remove excess water. 5.1 Read Types Place the electrode into the sample, submerging the measurement plates and temperature sensor. Read Type selected in the meter Setup Menu will Allow time for the reading to stabilize.
  • Page 27: Calculating Temperature Coefficients

    5.4 Calculating The data log shows the most recent data log point first. The meter will save up to 500 data log points and then Temperature Coefficients automatically overwrite the oldest data log point with the newest data log point when the limit is reached. Each data log point is saved with its associated date and time stamp.
  • Page 28 • Empty commands (i.e. just a <CR>) will be ignored and a new prompt will be issued. • <CR> (Carriage Return, ASCII 13) is used to terminate a command. Whenever this character is received, the internal buffer will be processed. •...
  • Page 29: Chapter 6

    1-888-358-4706 or accumet@fishersci.com o Ensure the electrode is properly immersed in Distributed by: the sample solution, with the electrode sensing Fisher Scientific plates and temperature sensor submerged 300 Industry Drive below the top of the sample solution Pittsburgh, PA 15275...
  • Page 30: Chapter 7

    Chapter 7 Data Log 500 data sets with time and date Active conductivity, salinity, TDS, Calibration Log temperature Meter Info Calibration Alarm Sleep Mode Memory Non-volatile Input 7.1Meter Specifications Data Output Computer or printer Data Output CSV or print Conductivity Format Range 0.00 µS to 500.0 mS...
  • Page 31: Meter Dimensions

    7.2 Meter Dimensions 7.3 Warranty This meter is supplied with a warranty against significant deviations in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase. Electrode warranties are separate from the meter and differ based on the selected electrode.
  • Page 32: Chapter 8

    Chapter 8 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Regulatory when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 33: Weee Compliance

    Europei. Questo prodotto verrà smaltito o riciclato tramite 8.6 WEEE Compliance queste medesime. Ulteriori informazioni sulla conformità di Thermo Fisher Scientific con queste Direttive, l’elenco delle ditte di riciclaggio nel Vostro paese e informazioni sui prodotti Thermo Scientific che possono essere utili alla rilevazione di sostanze soggette alla Direttiva RoHS sono disponibili sul sito http://www.thermofisher.com/...
  • Page 34: Chapter 9

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  • Page 36: Chapter 10

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