Section 1 Product overview The Intellical PHC725 pH probes are digital, combination electrodes that measure the pH of water samples. The probe gives fast, stable, and accurate measurements in samples of low ionic strength (LIS). The probes use the Red Rod technology and a saturated KCl electrolyte for high performance.
Specifications Details Sodium (alkalinity) error <0.3 pH at pH 13 in 0.1 M NaOH Temperature accuracy ±0.3 °C (±0.54 °F) Temperature sensor type 30 kΩ NTC thermistor Operating temperature –10 to 100 °C (14 to 212 °F) Storage temperature 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F) Minimum immersion depth 14 mm (0.55 in.) Body material Glass...
3.3 Precautionary labels Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a precautionary statement. Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public disposal systems.
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7. Make sure that the meter has the correct date and time settings. The service-life time stamp in the probe comes from the date and time settings in the meter. Note: Some meters automatically open the date and time settings when the meter starts for the first time, or after battery replacement.
Figure 3 Probe position during use 1 Filling hole 3 Level of calibration solution or sample 2 Level of electrolyte filling solution Section 5 Calibration The procedure that follows is applicable to meters that can connect to Intellical pH probes. Refer to the applicable meter documentation for meter operation and probe-specific settings.
5.2 Calibration procedure 1. Go to the 2. Prepare or pour 3. Open the filling 4. Rinse the probe calibrate menu. the pH buffer hole. with deionized water. Select the probe, if solutions in different Dry the probe with a applicable.
Section 6 Sample measurement The procedure that follows is applicable to meters that can connect to Intellical pH probes. Refer to the applicable meter documentation for meter operation and probe-specific settings. 6.1 Sample requirements N O T I C E Make sure that the sample type is compatible with the probe, or probe damage can occur.
5. Shake the probe 6. Stir gently, then from side to side to read the pH value of refresh the reference the sample. The junction and remove display shows the air bubbles. temperature- compensated pH Note: Be careful to not value when the hit the beaker and reading is stable.
5. Put the probe in 6. Shake the probe 7. Stir gently, then the pH buffer from side to side to read the pH value of solution with the refresh the reference the buffer solution. sensor and junction and remove The meter accepts reference junction air bubbles.
8.3 Add KCl crystals to the probe The filling solution in the probe contains crystals of potassium chloride (KCl) that keeps the filling solution saturated with KCl. When the sample temperature is more than 60 °C (140 °F), more crystals are necessary to keep the solution saturated with KCl. Add more KCl crystals when the level of crystals above the glass bulb is less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in.), or when the sample temperature is more than 60 °C (140 °F).
Figure 6 Add KCl crystals to the probe 8.4 Replace the filling solution Replace the filling solution and KCl crystals when one of the conditions that follow occurs: • The filling solution becomes contaminated. • The KCl crystals in a probe do not move freely through the liquid when the probe is inverted. 1.
6. Add new KCl crystals to the probe until there is approximately 0.5 cm (0.2 in.) of crystals above the glass bulb. Refer to Figure 6 on page 14. 7. Fill the probe with new filling solution. Refer to Fill the probe on page 12.
Section 9 Troubleshooting Keep the probe clean and in the recommended storage solution when not in use for the best accuracy, stabilization time and life of the probe. Problem Possible cause Solution The glass sensor is dirty. Clean and condition the probe. Refer to Clean the probe on page 11.
Section 10 Consumables Note: Product and Article numbers may vary for some selling regions. Contact the appropriate distributor or refer to the company website for contact information. Description Quantity Item no. Electrode filling solution, saturated KCl 59 mL 25118026 KCl crystals 15 g S21M001 Electrode cleaning solution for regular maintenance...
10.1 Recommended standards (continued) Description Unit Item no. pH 6.865 ± 0.010 at 25 °C (77 °F) 500 mL S11M003 pH 7.000 ± 0.010 at 25 °C (77 °F) 500 mL S11M004 pH 9.180 ± 0.010 at 25 °C (77 °F) 500 mL S11M006 pH 10.012 ±...