INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Total Dissolved Solids/Salinity TRACER PockeTester. The TRACER is a revolutionary, first of its kind measurement device that offers direct reading of TDS and salinity with one electrode. Careful use and maintenance will provide years of reliable service.
Power Four CR 2032 Lithium Ion batteries Auto Power Off After 10 minutes of no button presses Operating Conditions 23 to 122 °F, -5 to 50 °C CONTENTS TDS/SALT/TEMP TRACER PockeTester Kit Code 1749-KIT Includes: TDS/Salt/Temp TRACER PockeTester Code 1749 Conductivity Standard 12,880 (120mL) Code 6317-J Sample Cup w/cap...
METER DESCRIPTION Front Panel Description 1. Battery compartment cap 2. LCD Display 3. MODE/HOLD button - change mode, hold data, store data 4. CAL/RECALL button - calibration, change temperature units, recall data 5. ON/OFF button 6. Electrode Collar 7. Electrode (Note: The Electrode cap is not shown) TRACER Display 1.
BASIC OPERATION Powering the TRACER The Tracer uses four CR2032 Lithium Ion batteries. If the batteries are weak, the BAT indicator will appear on the display. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the TRACER on or off. The auto power off feature will shut the TRACER off automatically after 10 minutes after the last button push.
Changing the Displayed Temperature Units To change the displayed temperature units between °C or °F: 1. With the TRACER off, press and hold the CAL/RECALL button. 2. With the CAL/RECALL button pressed, momentarily press the ON/OFF button. When SELF CAL appears in the display, release the CAL/RECALL button.
TESTING Getting Started 1. Remove the cap from the bottom of the TRACER to expose the electrode. 2. Before the first use, rinse the electrode in deionized water or tap water and dry. 3. When the meter is calibrated for Salinity or TDS the meter must be in Conductivity Mode (See page 12).
Measurement 1. Fill a sample cup to the 20 mL line with the test sample. Sample depth must be greater than or equal to 1.5 inches. 2. Immerse the TRACER electrode in the sample. Make sure the electrode is completely submersed. Do not submerse entire PockeTester, only the electrode should be submersed.
Recalling Stored Readings NOTE: First ensure that the HOLD symbol is not displayed. If it is, exit the HOLD function by pressing the MODE/HOLD button. 1. Press the CAL/RECALL button and then press the MODE/HOLD button; the location number (1 through 25) will briefly appear and then the value stored in that location will appear.
CALIBRATION (Salt/TDS) For the most accurate results, allow sufficient time for the temperature of the probe to reach the temperature of the sample before calibrating. This will be indicated by a stable temperature reading on the display Meter accuracy verification should be performed on a periodic/ monthly basis as needed.
OPERATIONAL MATRIX Function/Resulting Action Power Mode Key Press Sequence On/Off On or Momentary press of ON/OFF button Calibration Press & hold CAL/RECALL button for 2 seconds until CAL is displayed Store Reading Momentary press of MODE/HOLD button Hold Release Hold Momentary press of MODE/HOLD button Enter Memory...
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Function/Resulting Action Power Mode Key Press Sequence Change Press and hold MODE/ Measurement HOLD button for 2 seconds. Mode Modes will scroll by until button is released Enter CON/TDS Press and release the Ratio (ppm or CAL/RECALL button mg/L) twice in quick succession. Change Press and release the CON/TDS...
MAINTENANCE Care/Storage of Electrode 1. Always rinse the electrode in distilled, tap or deionized water between measurements to avoid cross-contamination of the samples. Double rinsing is recommended when high accuracy is required. 2. Store the electrode dry with the cap on. 3.
Replacing The Electrode 1. Unscrew and remove the electrode collar. Turn collar counter-clockwise. 2. Gently rock the electrode side to side, while pulling it away from the meter, until it disconnects from the electrode socket. 3. To attach an electrode, align the slots and carefully plug the electrode into the meter socket.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Action Reading is frozen HOLD mode Press MODE/HOLD button to exit HOLD mode “BAT” message Batteries low Replace batteries Meter will not Trapped air Tap probe or stir sample to bubbles release air bubbles calibrate in conductivity mode Dirty probe Clean conductivity probe Damaged probe...
(6) months from the original purchase date. In the event that a defect is found during the warranty time frame, LaMotte Company agrees that it will be repaired or replaced without charge except for the transportation costs. This guarantee does not cover batteries.
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