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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Notes OAKTON 35618-Series ® Write down the name and information of your OAKTON distributor here. pH 300 and 310 Portable Waterproof pH/mV/°C Meter WATERPROOF MEAS READY pH/mV/°C Data Meter pH 300 Series 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176...
8.6 Program 5.0: Resetting to factory default settings (pH 300 meter only)......36 4.3 pH calibration........................14-15 8.7 Program 5.0: Setting the real-time clock (pH 310 meter only) .........37-38 4.4 Relative mV calibration.....................16 8.8 Program 6.0: Resetting to factory default settings (pH 310 meter only)......39 4.5 Temperature calibration ....................17...
1. Introduction 2. Display and Keypad Functions Thank you for selecting an OAKTON meter. This OAKTON portable meter is a microprocessor-based instrument that measures pH, mV, and temperature. Display It’s completely waterproof—and it floats! Your meter has many user-friendly features, all of which are accessible through the membrane keypad.
To release, press HOLD again. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the battery cover. pH 310 model only: When auto endpoint feature is switched on, it See figure below. automatically holds reading after 5 seconds of stability. The HOLD Lift off battery cover to expose batteries.
Slide the BNC connector of the probe over the BNC connector socket on the The OAKTON pH/mV meter can use any standard pH, ORP, or ISE electrode with a meter. Make sure the slots of the connector are in line with the posts of the BNC connector.
Inserting the Electrode into the Electrode Holder Attaching the Electrode Holder to the Meter Do not use excessive force when inserting electrodes into the holders. Attaching the electrode holder to the meter Insert the pH electrode into the opening of the first holder until the top housing facilitates one-hand operation.
310 meter calibration The pH 310 meter features three separate buffer sets. Select the buffer set you require in Set Up mode Program 4.0 (see page 34 for more information). The pH 310 meter is capable of up to 6-point pH calibration, depending on the buffer set.
pH calibration Press ENTER to confirm calibration. The meter is now calibrated to the NOTE: We recommend that you perform at least a 2-point calibration using standard current buffer. buffers that bracket (one above and one below) the expected sample range. READY See figure You can perform a 1-point calibration, but make sure that the buffer value is...
The meter automatically returns to • pH 300 meter: SETUP Program P 5.0. pH measurement mode. See page 36. • pH 310 meter: SETUP Program P6.0. Notes See page 39. • You can offset the temperature reading up to ±5°C from the original reading.
Manual Temperature Compensation 5. Measurement IMPORTANT: For manual compensation, This meter is capable of taking measurements with automatic or manual temperature you must disconnect the temperature probe compensation. Automatic temperature compensation only occurs when a temperature sensor (see page 9). is plugged into the meter.
If the pH electrode has dehydrated, soak it for 30 minutes in OAKTON electrode NOTE: this feature is available on model pH 310 only. storage solution or a 2M–4M KCl When a reading is stable for more than 5 seconds, the auto endpoint feature will solution.
For example, you can store 7 pH and 9 mV values. HOLD display. pH 310 meter: The pH 310 meter can store up to 50 sets of data in any combination of See figure values. In addition to the standard data set, the pH 310 meter also stores the date and time the reading was stored.
310 only: P5.0: Setting clock (CLO) See figure pH 310 only: P6.0: Reset to factory default settings (rSt) pH 300 meter only: Press the ENTER key again to return to the “memory location”...
Advanced set-up mode overview pH 310 meter set up mode P1.0: Memory clear Press the SETUP key to enter Set up mode. SETUP Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to scroll through sub groups. • P1.0 Clear all stored readings...
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See figure SETUP SETUP Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to toggle pH 310 meter only: Press the ENTER key between NO and YES. repeatedly to view previous calibration • NO retains current memory data. The meter will first display the •...
P3.0: Viewing electrode data P3.2: Electrode slope SETUP NOTE: this parameter is available in Program 3 has two “view only”options that lets you check the electrode parameters pH measurement mode only. for diagnostic purposes. From measurement mode P3.1: Electrode offset If necessary, press the MODE key to SETUP From measurement mode...
“READY indicator off” for faster meter response. From measurement mode pH 310 meter only: Program P4.1 also lets you switch the Auto endpoint function on SETUP or off. Select auto endpoint on to “hold” the reading when it is stable for more than Press Setup key to enter Set Up mode.
The pH 310 meter lets you select between three standard calibration buffer sets, The pH 310 meter lets you select between °C and °F units for temperature readings. depending on your requirements. The available sets are USA, NIST, and DIN standard From measurement mode calibration buffers.
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In the pH 300 meter, Program 5 lets you reset all parameters to factory default The pH 310 meter features a real-time calendar and clock. This helps you meet GLP settings. This clears all calibration data, memory, and any other setup functions you (Good Laboratory Practice) standards.
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The “hour” digits will flash. Available in pH 310 meter only In the pH 310 meter, Program 6 lets you reset all parameters to factory default See figure settings. This clears all calibration data, memory, and any other setup functions you Press the ▲...
Dip and stir the electrode in concentrate acid (such as HCl or H ) for five bottle or rubber cap filled with OAKTON electrode storage solution to store your minutes. electrode (see page 45 for ordering information). Also, you can store in a pH 4 buffer Repeat step 2.
10. Troubleshooting 11. Error Messages Problem Cause Solution Indicates Cause Solution Display Power on but a) Batteries not in place. a) Check that batteries are in no display place and making good Unrecognized input Wrong input in Release key. Select contact.
300 meter: up to 16 data sets (pH or mV plus temperature) 145 mm L x 12 mm diameter (0.5 lb) pH 310 meter: up to 50 data sets (pH or mV plus temperature, date, and time) 35805-13 ORP electrode, epoxy body, single-junction, pH slope range: 80% to 110% 145 mm L x 12 mm diameter (0.5 lb)
OAKTON warrants this meter to be free from significant deviations in material 00654-01 pH 1.68 calibration buffer, 1 pint. and workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase. OAKTON 00654-00 pH 4.01 calibration buffer, 1 pint. warrants this probe to be free from significant deviations in material and workmanship for a period of six months from date of purchase.