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  • Page 1 HANDHELD WATER QUALITY METERS 300 series...
  • Page 3 ●Warranty and Responsibility Oakton Instruments. warrants that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace free of charge, at option of Oakton Instruments., any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of Oakton Instruments.
  • Page 4 Regulations ■Regulations ●EU regulations ●Conformable Directive This equipment conforms to the following directives and standards: EMC: EN61326-1 Class B, Basic electromagnetic environment RoHS: EN50581 9. Monitoring and control instruments Warning: This product is not intended for use in industrial environments. In an indus- trial environment, electromagnetic environment effects may cause the incorrect performance of the product in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 5 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Responsible Party for FCC matter Oakton Instruments 625 East Bunker Court, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061, USA Tel: 1-888-462-5866...
  • Page 6 For Your Safety ■For Your Safety ●Hazard classification and warning symbols Warning messages are described in the following manner. Read the messages and follow the instructions carefully. ●Hazard classification This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
  • Page 7 For Your Safety ●Safety precautions This section provides precautions for using the product safely and correctly and to prevent injury and damage. The terms of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION indicate the degree of imminency and hazardous situation. Read the precautions carefully as it contains important safety messages.
  • Page 8 Product Handling Information Product Handling Information ■ ●Operational precautions (instrument) • Only use the product including accessories for their intended purpose. • Do not drop or physically impact on the instrument. • The instrument is made of solvent-resistant materials but that does not mean it is resistant to all chemicals.
  • Page 9 Product Handling Information ●Operational precautions (battery) • Do not short circuit a battery. • Position the + and – side of the battery correctly. • When the battery has depleted or the instrument will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Overview..............1 ■ Package Content ..............1 ■ Key Features ................3 ■ Product components............4 ■ Display..................5 ■ Keypad operation ..............7 Basic operations ..............8 ■ Turnig on the instrument ............8 ■ Using the External Power Supply ........9 ■ Connecting sensors ............9 ■...
  • Page 11 Contents ■ Data storage...............27 ■ Data display ...............27 ■ Data management..............28 ■ Data transfer to PC ............29 ■ Print data ................30 Setup ................... 32 ■ ID Setup ................32 ■ General Setup ..............33 ■ pH Setup................35 ■ COND, TDS, Sal Setup ............36 ■...
  • Page 12 Contents...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    After opening the carry case, remove the meter and check for damage on the instrument and the standard accessories all exist. If damage or defects are found on the product, contact your dealer. OAKTON 300 Series Hand-held meter and meter kit include the following items: 4 AA batteries Instruction manual...
  • Page 14 12.88mS & ● ● ● 111.8mS/cm (Each 60ml) Battery 4 × AA Batteries ● ● ● ● ● ● Instruction Manual For 300 series ● ● ● ● ● ● Carry Case For 300 series ● ● ● ● ● ●...

  • Page 15: Key Features

    Key Features ■ Key Features  IP67 water ingress, dust-proof, shock-resistant, anti-slip meter housing.  Large Color Graphic Display (70 x 55 mm)  Built-in sensor holder (up to 3 sensors)  Simple user interface and multi parameter display.  10,000 data memory. ...

  • Page 16: Product Components

    Product components ■ Product components Meter Sensor LED Stability holder indicator Display Wall Hanging Sensor Head hole Sensor Operation Cartridge Battery Cover 1 channel type Printer port Micro USB port 2 channel type Stand 3 channel type Ch 1 Ch 2...

  • Page 17: Display

    Display ■ Display Status icons HOLD icon Stability icon Sample temperature Main measurement item Main measurement value Sensor Status Sub measurement value Calibration information (Only 1 channel display) (Only 1 channel display) Connect Connect Remove Remove Overview of Status icon area Icon Function Appears when a key operation is invalid.
  • Page 18 Display Sub Item ： In the measurement display, the Sub measurement value is displayed according to the displayed main measurement item. Sensor type Main measurement item Sub measurement item mV (pH) pH Sensor Head mV (pH) COND EC Sensor Head COND COND DO (%)

  • Page 19: Keypad Operation

    Keypad operation ■ Keypad operation Keypad Name Function Switches from the measurement mode to the calibration CAL key mode. Switches the operation mode to the measurement mode. MEAS key DATA key Switches from the measurement mode to the data mode. In the measurement mode, changes measurement MODE key parameters.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Turnig on the instrument Basic operations This section describes function and basic operation method of each part of OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meter. ■ Turnig on the instrument • Inserting the batteries This instrument is operated by batteries. You can use AA alkaline batteries or AA Ni-MH chargeable batteries.

  • Page 21: Using The External Power Supply

    Using the External Power Supply ■ Using the External Power Supply The Micro-USB interface can be used for external power supply. It is not possible to charge the batteries. The instrument is not supplied with an external 5V USB battery. Alternatively, the instrument can be supplied by an external power supply unit (not included in the scope of delivery) via the Micro-USB socket.

  • Page 22: Operation Mode

    Operation mode ■ Operation mode You can change the operation mode to four available modes depending on the purpose of use. Display Name Function Displays the measurement value. Measurement mode Checks the calibration data and the sensor status. Calibration mode Performs calibration.

  • Page 23: Changing The Measurement Parameter

    Changing the measurement parameter ■ Changing the measurement parameter The measurement parameter of focused channel can be changed by pressing the key. Sensor head pH Sensor head EC Sensor head DO Sensor or Sensor Conductivity DO (mg/L) Measurement Salinity DO (%) parameter Resistivity ■...

  • Page 24: Viewing Calibration Data

    Viewing Calibration data ■ Viewing Calibration data In the focused channel of the measurement mode, the calibration data of each sensors can be viewed by pressing the key. In the focused ID of the measurement mode, the sensor condition of each sensors can be viewed by pressing the key.
  • Page 25 Viewing Calibration data...

  • Page 26: Calibration

    Calibration Calibration This section describes the basic calibration method of each measurement parameter using OAKTON 300 series and sensors (sensor head and sensor cartridge connected) or electrodes (ion selective electrode and BNC conversion connector connected). ■ pH Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate pH measurement. To perform pH calibration, follow the procedure detailed below.
  • Page 27 pH Calibration ● Calibration 1. After placing the pH sensor in the buffer solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. * In the buffer setting for CUSTOM calibration, press key and then adjust the calibration value.

  • Page 28: Ec Calibration

    EC Calibration ■ EC Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate electrical conductivity measurement. To perform conductivity calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: ● Prerequisites  Clean the EC sensor with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper.  Switch on the meter and plug in the EC sensor. ...
  • Page 29 EC Calibration ● Calibration 1. After placing the EC sensor in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. * In the buffer setting for CUSTOM calibration, press key and then adjust the calibration value.

  • Page 30: Salinity Calibration

    Sal mode.  Place the EC sensor at least 3 cm in the standard solution. Note  Before salinity calibration, set the required Salinity method. In OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meter, available salinity methods are; NaCl...
  • Page 31 Salinity Calibration ● Calibration 1. After placing the EC sensor in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking the stability of calibration value with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading). 4.

  • Page 32: Do Calibration

    DO Calibration ■ DO Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate DO measurement. Two calibration modes are available in DO meter for calibration,  DO concentration mode (mg/L)  DO saturation mode (%) To perform DO calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: ●...
  • Page 33 DO Calibration ● Calibration 1. Press the key. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. *Switch to High [100 %] and Low [0 %] calibration mode by pressing the key in DO calibration mode. 2. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading).

  • Page 34: Temperature Calibration

    Temperature calibration ■ Temperature calibration Temperature calibration is required to accurately match the sensor to the meter. Check the temperature reading and if its acceptable, no temperature calibration is required. If you need to calibrate, please follow the procedure detailed below: ●...
  • Page 35 Temperature calibration ● Calibration 1. After placing the sensor in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Press the key to switch to temperature calibration mode. Meter displays mea- sured temperature value. 3. Press the key to adjust the calibration value. 4.

  • Page 36: Multi Auto Calibration

    Multi auto calibration ■ Multi auto calibration Multi auto calibration is available with pH, EC and DO sensors in the auto calibration setting. If you need to calibrate, please follow the procedure detailed below: ● Prerequisites  Clean the sensor with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper. ...
  • Page 37 Multi auto calibration ● Calibration 1. After placing sensors in the standard solution, press the key. 2. Meter starts checking various calibration values with a blinking on screen. 3. Wait for the to stabilize (stable calibration reading). 4. Press the key to save calibration data.

  • Page 38: Measurement

    Measurement This section describes the basic measurement method of each measurement parameter using OAKTON 300 series and sensors (sensor head and sensor cartridge connected) ■ measurement In measurement mode, measurement can be performed by immersing the sensor in the sample.

  • Page 39: Data

    Data storage Data This section describes the basic method of data storing and transferring using OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meters. ■ Data storage In OAKTON 300 series handheld water quality meters, data measured by the instrument can be stored in the internal memory.

  • Page 40: Data Management

    Data management ■ Data management To view, erase stored data and set data acquisition, press key. In the Data mode, move the focus with the key, select the Data View or Data Clear, and press the key. Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Item or settings Function...

  • Page 41: Data Transfer To Pc

    Data transfer to PC ■ Data transfer to PC Connect the meter to a PC using the micro-USB plug to USB cable to transfer saved data to the PC. If you need to transfer data from meter to PC, please follow the procedure detailed below: For wireless data transfer, refer “Wireless Data Transfer”...

  • Page 42: Print Data

    Print data ■ Print data The measure value displayed on the meter, stored data and calibration data can be printed. Pressing the key on the screen displaying measurement values and stored data starts printing. Connect the dedicated printer unit and the meter in advance using the dedicated printer cable.
  • Page 43 Print data Printer formant - Calibration data Item Data (sample) Sensor XXXXX-XX Cartridge XXXXX-XX DO: Membrane Coef. Value 1.005 *Only Sal Sensor Status Excellent 　 Hi. Coef. *Only DO Low. Coef. *Only DO Offset 0.5 mV 　 *Only pH Slope *Only pH Cell *Only COND...

  • Page 44: Setup

    ID Setup Setup This section describes all the setup functions for each measurement parameter available in OAKTON 300 series handheld Water Quality meters. ■ ID Setup Individually created ID can be selected according to the purpose of the measurement. In measurement mode, set the focus area in the ID and press the key.

  • Page 45: General Setup

    General Setup ■ General Setup It is possible to change settings suitable for the meter. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus area in the ID and press the key. Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Settings Details refer to “System Use System Setup to customize settings for the System Setup Setup”...
  • Page 46 General Setup ● System Setup Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Settings Details  English  Japanese  French Language  German Set the language to be used for the meter.  Spanish  Portuguese  Chinese Use the date setting to select the date format. ...

  • Page 47: Ph Setup

    pH Setup ■ pH Setup When the pH sensor head is connected to the meter, it is possible to change settings suitable for measurement and calibration. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus in the pH measurement item, and press the key .

  • Page 48: Cond, Tds, Sal Setup

    COND, TDS, Sal Setup ■ COND, TDS, Sal Setup When the EC sensor head is connected to the meter, it is possible to change settings suitable for measurement and calibration. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus in the EC measurement item, and press the key .
  • Page 49 COND, TDS, Sal Setup Default settings are in Bold. Parameter Settings Details Use TDS Setup to customize settings for the EC TDS Setup sensor head.  Linear  Linear factor with adjustable factor from 0.40 to 1.00  442  Myron L 442: refer to Natural water (40% Sodium sulfate, 40% Sodium carbonate, 20% Factor Type Sodium chloride)

  • Page 50: Do Setup

    DO Setup ■ DO Setup When the DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensor is connected to the meter, it is possible to change settings suitable for measurement and calibration. In the measurement screen mode, move the focus in the DO measurement item, and press the key .

  • Page 51: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and storage of the instrument Maintenance and storage This section describes maintenance of OAKTON 300 handheld water quality meters and each sensors used with the meter. To use them for a long period, perform the described maintenance procedures appropriately. For the detailed procedures for maintaining and storing electrodes, refer to the instruction manual for each electrode.

  • Page 52: Maintenance And Storage Of Ph Sensor

    Maintenance and storage of pH sensor ■ Maintenance and storage of pH sensor This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of pH sensor. ● How to clean the sensors When the tip of a sensor (responsive membrane and liquid junction) becomes dirty, the response time may slow or an error may occur in the calibration results.

  • Page 53: Maintenance And Storage Of The Ec Sensor

    Maintenance and storage of the EC sensor ■ Maintenance and storage of the EC sensor This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of the EC sensor. ● How to clean the EC sensor Always clean the EC sensor with deionized water after every measurement. When the response is slow or residue from the sample adheres to the EC sensor, use the appropriate method below to clean the EC sensor, and then clean again with deionized water.

  • Page 54: Maintenance And Storage Of The Do Sensor

    Maintenance and storage of the DO sensor ■ Maintenance and storage of the DO sensor This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of the DO sensor to be performed as part of daily use. ● How to clean the DO sensor When the membrane of a sensor become dirty, the response time may slow or an error may occur in the calibration results.
  • Page 55 Maintenance and storage of the DO sensor...

  • Page 56: Error Messages And Trouble Shooting

    Error message Error messages and trouble shooting ● Error message This section describes the causes of typical errors and the actions to be taken to resolve respective errors. If EXXXX displayed while you are using the instrument, check the error, its cause and action to be taken in the error list below.
  • Page 57 Error message Error Error Cause of error Recommended Action code description The ADC system of Sensor Remove the batteries, E2100 Sensor ADC error has a problem. disconnect the AC power supply, and then press the Sensor memory The memory system of E2101 power key.

  • Page 58: Appendix

    Specification Appendix This section describes technical information and option for OAKTON 300 Water Quality Handheld meters. ■ Specification ● Meter Specification Model Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel Memory 10,000 Auto Data log ● Calibration Alarm (1 to 400 days) ●...
  • Page 59 Specification ● pH Sensor Head specification 35660-88 (2m cable) / 35661-01 (5m cable) pH Sensor Head Model pH/mV/Temp (°C/°F) -2.00 to 20.00 pH Range -2.000 to 20.000 pH -2.00 to +20.00: 0.01 pH Resolution -2.000 to +20.000:0.001 pH -2.00 to +20.00:±0.01 pH Accuracy -2.000 to +20.000:±0.005 pH Calibration Points...
  • Page 60 Specification ● EC Sensor head specification 35660-90 (2m cable) / 35661-02 (5m cable) EC Sensor Head Model EC/Sal/TDS/Res/Temp (°C/°F) Conductivity [µS/m] [μS/cm] 0.0 ... 19.9 0.000 ... 0.199 20.0 ... 199.9 0.200 ... 1.999 200 ... 1999 2.00 ... 19.99 [mS/m] 20.0 ...
  • Page 61 Specification Resistivity [Ω ・ cm] [Ω ・ m] 0.1 ... 199.9 0.001 ... 1.999 200 ... 1999 2.00 ... 19.99 [kΩ*cm] 20.0 ... 199.9 2.00 ... 19.99 Range 200 ... 1999 20.0 ... 199.9 [kΩ ・ m] 200 ... 1999 2.00 ...
  • Page 62 Specification ● DO Sensor Specification 35660-96 (2m cable)/35660-98 (5m cable) DO Sensor Model DO/DO(%)/O /Temp (°C/°F) Dissolved Oxygen (DO) [mg/L] 0.00 ... 20.00 mg/L Range 0.0 ... 200.0 % Resolution 0.01 mg/L, 0.1% Accuracy* [mg/L] ±0.2 mg/L [%] ±0.2% automatic using Cond sensor or Salinity Compensation Manual: 0.0 to 40.0 ppt Barometric Pressure...
  • Page 63 Oakton Instruments 625 East Bunker Court, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061, USA Tel: 1-888-462-5866 Fax: 1-847-247-2984 info@4oakton.com www.4oakton.com For any questions regarding this product, please contact your local agency...

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