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  • Page 3 HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd., any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd. for a period of Three (3) years from the delivery unless otherwise agreed in a written statement. In any one of the following cases, none of the warranties set forth herein shall be extended: •...
  • Page 4 Contact your supplier for information on applicable disposal methods. ●Authorised representative in EU and UK • HORIBA Europe GmbH Hans-Mess-Str.6, D-61440 Oberursel, Germany • HORIBA UK Limited Kyoto Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6FL, UK...
  • 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 HORIBA Instruments Incorporated Head Office 9755 Research Drive Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A...
  • Page 6 Regulations ●Korea certification ● ●Taiwan battery recycling mark ●China regulation Meaning of Marking This marking is applied to electric and electronic products sold in the People's Republic of China. The figure at the center of the marking indicates the environmental protection use period in years.
  • Page 7 Regulations Name and amount of hazardous substance used in a product Hazardous substance Hexa- Poly Poly Unit name Cad- valent bromo- Lead bromo- cury mium chrom- diphenyl (Pb) biphenyl (Hg) (Cd) ether (PBB) (Cr (VI)) (PBDE) Main unit Battery *1, *2 AC adapter Cable Stand...
  • Page 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Overview..............1 ■ Package Content ..............1 ■ Key Features ................2 ■ Product components............3 ■ Display..................4 ■ Keypad operation ..............6 Basic operations ..............7 ■ Turnig on the instrument ............7 ■ Using the External Power Supply ........8 ■ Connecting sensors ............8 ■...
  • Page 13 Contents Data ..................29 ■ Data storage...............29 ■ Data display ...............29 ■ Data management..............30 ■ Data transfer to PC ............31 ■ Print data ................32 Setup ................... 34 ■ ID Setup ................34 ■ General Setup ..............35 ■ pH Setup................37 ■ COND, TDS, Sal Setup ............38 ■...
  • Page 14 Contents...

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    Package Content Product Overview This section describes the package content, Key features and product components of LAQUA WQ-300 series Handheld Water Quality meters. ■ Package Content After opening the carry case, remove the meter and check for damage on the instrument and the standard accessories all exist.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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 20: 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 21: Basic Operations

    Turnig on the instrument Basic operations This section describes function and basic operation method of each part of LAQUA WQ-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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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. pH Sensor EC Sensor ION Sensor ORP Sensor Sensor head DO Sensor head head head head or Sensor 300-D-2, -5 300PH-2, -5 300-C-2, -5...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Calibration

    pH Calibration Calibration This section describes the basic calibration method of each measurement parameter using LAQUA WQ-300 series and sensors (sensor head and sensor cartridge connected) or elec- trodes (ion selective electrode and BNC conversion connector connected). ■ pH Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate pH measurement.
  • 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  Set the Cell type according to the EC sensor cartridge to be used: refer to “Cell Type” on page 39.
  • 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

    Salinity Calibration ■ Salinity Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate Salinity measurement. To perform salinity 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 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: Ion Calibration

    ION Calibration ■ ION Calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate ION measurement. To perform ION calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: ● Prerequisites  Set MTC when using ISEs without a temperature sensor: refer to “Temp. Type” on page 41. ...
  • Page 35 ION Calibration ● Calibration 1. After placing the 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). (Depending on the condition of the ISE, a value that differs significantly from the standard solution may be displayed, but this does not affect calibration.) 4.

  • Page 36: Orp Calibration

    ORP calibration ■ ORP calibration Calibration is necessary for accurate ORP measurement. To perform salinity calibration, follow the procedure detailed below: ● Prerequisites  Clean the sensor with DI (deionized) water and wipe it with tissue paper.  Switch on the meter and plug in the ORP sensor. ...
  • Page 37 ORP calibration ● Calibration 1. After placing the 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. Press the key and then adjust the ORP calibration value.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40: 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 41 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 42: Measurement

    measurement Measurement This section describes the basic measurement method of each measurement parameter using LAQUA WQ-300 series and sensors (sensor head and sensor cartridge connected) or elec- trodes (ion selective electrode and BNC conversion connector connected). ■ measurement In measurement mode, measurement can be performed by immersing the sensor in the sample.

  • Page 43: Data

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

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47 Print data Printer formant - Calibration data Item Data (sample) Sensor 300-X-2 Cartridge 300-X-C DO: Membrane ION Species ION 　 *Only ION ION Valency +1 　 　 *Only ION ( ION Species setting : ION) Coef. Value 1.005 *Only Sal Sensor Status Excellent 　...

  • Page 48: Setup

    ID Setup Setup This section describes all the setup functions for each measurement parameter available in LAQUA WQ-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 49: 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 50 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 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54: 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 55: Ion Setup

    ION Setup Parameter Settings Details Enter a model name using the alphanumeric entry Model screen (up to 10 characters) Enter a serial number using the alphanumeric entry screen (up to 10 characters) refer to “General Use General Setup to customize settings for the General Setup Setup”...

  • Page 56: Orp Setup

    ORP Setup ■ ORP Setup When the ORP 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 ORP measurement item, and press the key .

  • Page 57: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and storage of the instrument Maintenance and storage This section describes maintenance of LAQUA WQ-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 58: Maintenance And Storage Of Ph And Orp Sensors

    Maintenance and storage of pH and ORP sensors ■ Maintenance and storage of pH and ORP sensors This section describes an overview of the procedures for maintenance and storage of pH and ORP 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: Maintenance And Storage Of The Ion Sensor

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

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64: Appendix

    Specification Appendix This section describes technical information and option for LAQUA WQ-300 Water Quality Handheld meters. ■ Specification ● Meter Specification Model WQ-310 WQ-320 WQ-330 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel Memory 10,000 Auto Data log ● Calibration Alarm (1 to 400 days) ●...
  • Page 65 Specification ● pH Sensor Head specification 300PH-2 (2 m cable) / 300PH-5 (5 m 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...
  • Page 66 Specification ● EC Sensor head specification 300-C-2 (2 m cable) / 300-C-5 (5 m 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 67 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 68 Specification ● DO Sensor Specification 300-D-2/300-D-5 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 69 Specification ● ION Sensor Head Specification 300-I-2 (2 m cable) / 300-I-5 (5 m cable) ION Sensor Head Model ION / mV / Temp (°C/°F) [mg/L, mmol/L] 0.000 ... 0.999 1.00 ... 9.99 Range 10.0 ... 99.9 100 ... 999 1000 …...
  • Page 70 Specification ● ORP Sensor Head Specification 300-O-2 (2 m cable) / 300-IO-5 (5 m cable) ORP Sensor Head Model ORP/Temp (°C/°F) Range -2000 to +2000 mV -999.9 to +999.9 mV: ±0.1 mV Resolution -2000 to +2000: ±1 mV -999.9 to +999.9 mV: ±0.1 mV Accuracy -2000 to +2000: ±1 mV Calibration Points...
  • Page 71 2 Miyanohigashi-cho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8551, Japan http://www.horiba-adt.jp For any questions regarding this product, please contact your local agency, or inquire from the following website. http://global.horiba.com/contact_e/index.htm...

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