Overview Cond 3310 Overview The Cond 3310 compact precision conductivity meter enables you to perform conductivity measurements quickly and reliably. The Cond 3310 provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications. The proven procedures for determining or adjusting the cell constant support your work with the conductivity meter.
Cond 3310 Overview Keypad In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <ENTER>) generally indicates a short keystroke (under 2 sec) in this operating manual. A long keystroke (approx. 2 sec) is indicated by the underscore behind the key symbol (e.g. <ENTER >).
Overview Cond 3310 Display ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.475 1/cm] HOLD AR 22.09.2008 USB output Menu 08:00 1 Status information 2 Measured value (with unit) 3 Measured parameter 4 Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval) 5 Measured temperature (with unit) 6 Status line 7 Softkeys and date + time Function display...
Cond 3310 Overview Connectors 1 Conductivity measuring cell 2 USB B (device) interface 3 Service interface Caution Only connect measuring cells to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting).
Safety Cond 3310 Safety This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the meter. Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating man- ual before working with the meter. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter.
Cond 3310 Safety Authorized use Authorized use of the meter consists exclusively of the measurement of conductivity, resistivity, salinity, TDS (total dissolved solids) and tem- perature in a laboratory or field environment. The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T must ECHNICAL DATA be observed.
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Safety Cond 3310 Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the meter must be taken out of service and secured against inadvertent operation! Safe operation is no longer possible if the meter: has been damaged in transport ...
Cond 3310 Commissioning Commissioning Scope of delivery Conductivity meter Cond 3310 4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA USB cable Short instructions CD-ROM with – USB drivers – detailed operating manual – Software MultiLab Importer Initial commissioning Perform the following activities: ...
Commissioning Cond 3310 Open the battery compartment (2) on the underside of the meter. Caution Make sure that the poles of the batteries are positioned correctly. ± The ± signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the battery compartment.
Cond 3310 Operation Operation Switching on the meter Switching on Press the <On/Off> key. The meter performs a self-test. The display shows the manufacturer's logo while the self-test is being performed. The measured value display appears. ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][0.475 1/cm] 15.03.2014...
Operation Cond 3310 General operating principles This section contains basic information on the operation of the Cond 3310. Operating elements, An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in sec- display tion 1.1 and section 1.2. Operating modes, An overview of the operating modes and navigation of the Cond 3310 navigation is given in section 4.2.1 and section 4.2.2.
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Cond 3310 Operation The name of the submenu is displayed at the upper edge of the frame. Submenus are opened by confirming with <ENTER>. Exam- ple: System General Interface Clock Service information Reset 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Settings Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on the right-hand side.
Operation Cond 3310 ϰ Calibration record Calibration data storage Calibration interval 150 d 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Messages Information is marked by the symbol. It cannot be selected. Example: ϰ Measuring cell Temp. comp. (TC) TDS factor 1.00 Stability control Temperature unit °C ϰ...
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Cond 3310 Operation ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.475 1/cm] 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 10:00 Using <F1 >/[Menu], open the Storage & config menu. The instrument is in the setting mode. Storage & config System Data storage 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Select the System submenu with <><>.
Operation Cond 3310 Select the General submenu with <><>. The current selection is displayed with a frame. Open the General submenu with <ENTER>. General Language: Deutsch Beep Illumination Contrast 48 % Switchoff time 30 min 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 Open the setting mode for the Language with <ENTER>. General Language: Deutsch...
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Cond 3310 Operation The correct setting of the date and time and date format is important for the following functions and displays: Current date and time Calibration date Identification of stored measured values. Therefore, check the time at regular intervals. Note The date and time are reset to default after a fall of the supply voltage (empty batteries).
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Operation Cond 3310 Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <ENTER>. The time is set. If necessary, set the Date and Date format. The setting is made similarly to that of the time. To make further settings, switch to the next higher menu level with [Back]<F1>.
Cond 3310 Operation Sensor-independent settings The Storage & config menu comprises the following settings: System (see section 4.3.1). Data storage (see section 4.3.2) 4.3.1 System Overview The following sensor-independent meter characteristics can be adjusted in the Storage & config/System menu: ...
Operation Cond 3310 Menu item Setting Explanation System / Interface / ASCII Output format for data Output format transmission For details, see section 4.6 System / Interface / Dot (xx.x) Decimal separator Decimal separator Comma (xx,x) System / Interface / Output of a header for Out- Output header put format: CSV...
Operation Cond 3310 Conductivity 4.4.1 General information You can measure the following parameters: Conductivity Specific resistance Salinity Total dissolved solids (TDS) Attention When a grounded PC is connected, measurements cannot be per- formed in grounded media as incorrect values would result. The USB interface is not galvanically isolated.
Cond 3310 Operation 4.4.2 Measuring You can carry out conductivity measurements as follows: Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.4.1. Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test sample. ϰ 1417 µS/cm 25.0 °C [Tr25][nLF][ 0.475 1/cm] 15.03.2014 USB output Menu 10:00 Selecting the...
Operation Cond 3310 Using <ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manu- ally. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator appears as soon as a stable measured value is recognized.
Cond 3310 Operation Nonlinear temperature compensation (nLF) according to EN 27 Linear temperature compensation (Lin) with adjustable coeffi- cient in the range 0.000 ... 10.000 % No temperature compensation (off) Note The reference temperature and temperature compensation are set in the Measurement menu for the parameter, conductivity (see section 4.4.4).
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Operation Cond 3310 Settings The settings are made in the Measurement menu for the measured parameter, conductivity. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <F1>/[menu] or <ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>.
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Cond 3310 Operation Menu item Possible Explanation setting Any measuring cells with freely adjustable cell con- stants. Measurement / 0.250 ... Display and setting option of Measuring cell / 25.000 cm the cell constant of any mea- Cell const. man suring cells (man).
Operation Cond 3310 Menu item Possible Explanation setting Measurement / °C Temperature unit, Temperature unit °F degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. All temperature values are dis- played with the selected unit. Reset Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.8.1).
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Cond 3310 Operation calibrating. Sample record: Cond 3310 Ser. no. 08502113 CALIBRATION Cond 15.03.2014 16:13:33 Cell constant 0.479 1/cm 25.0 °C Temperature Sensor+++ Calibration evaluation After calibration, the meter automatically evaluates the current status of the calibration. The evaluation appears on the display and in the cali- bration record.
Operation Cond 3310 ϰ 0.479 1 25.1 °C 15.03.2014 10:00 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the control standard solution, 0.01 mol/l KCI. Start the measurement with <ENTER>. The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parame- ter flashes. Wait for the end of the AutoRead measurement or accept the calibration value with <ENTER>.
Cond 3310 Operation Menu item Setting/func- Explanation tion Calibration / Displays the calibration Calibration data stor- record. age / Display Further options: Scroll through the cali- bration records with Data storage / <><>. Calibration data stor- Output the displayed age / Display calibration record to the interface with <F2>/...
Operation Cond 3310 Automatic storing at intervals (see section 4.5.2) Each data storing process transmits the current dataset to the interface at the same time. Measurement dataset A complete dataset consists of: ID number Date/time Measured value of the connected sensor ...
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Cond 3310 Operation Manual data storage 4 von 500 15.03.2014 07:00:00 ϰ 1415 µS/cm 24.8 °C AR +++ ID number: Continue 15.03.2014 Back 10:00 If necessary, change and confirm the ID number (1 ... 10000) with <><> and <ENTER>. The dataset is stored. The meter switches to the measured value display.
Operation Cond 3310 4.5.2 Automatic storing at intervals The storing interval (Interval) determines the time interval between automatic data storing processes. Each data storing process transmits the current dataset to the interface at the same time. Configuring the Press the <STO >...
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Cond 3310 Operation Menu item Possible set- Explanation ting Interval 1 s, 5 s, 10 s, Storing interval. 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, The lower limit of the stor- 15 min, ing interval can be 30 min, 60 min restricted by the number of free memory locations.
Operation Cond 3310 Energy saving mode If the automatic storing function is active, the meter provides an energy ([Eco mode]) saving mode ([Eco mode]) to avoid unnecessary energy consumption. The energy saving mode switches off functions of the meter that are not required for the automatic storing of measurement data (such as the display).
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Cond 3310 Operation Note The settings are explained here using the manual data memory as an example. The same settings and functions are available for the auto- matic data memory. Settings Menu item Setting/func- Explanation tion Data storage / Displays all measurement Manual data storage / datasets page by page.
Operation Cond 3310 Example 15.03.2014 09:27:20 Cond 3310 Ser. No. 12345678 ID number 1 ϰ 99.8 µS/cm 25.0 °C ________________________________________ 15.03.2014 09:56:24 Cond 3310 Ser. No. 12345678 ID number 1 ϰ 99.9 µS/cm 25.0 °C ________________________________________ Quitting the display To quit the display of stored measurement datasets, you have the fol- lowing options: ...
Cond 3310 Operation Displayed dataset with <F2>/ Stored measured Manual values [USB output] after calling up from the memory. All datasets with the Output to USB function. For details, see section 4.5.3. Calibration record with <F2>/ Calibration Manual records [USB output].
Operation Cond 3310 MultiLab Importer With the aid of the MultiLab Importer software, you can record and eval- uate measurement data with a PC. More detailed information can be found in the MultiLab Importer operating manual. Reset You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other.
Cond 3310 Operation The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for calibration and measurement settings. To open the settings, acti- vate the relevant measuring window in the measured value display and press the <F1>/[Menu] key shortly. 4.8.2 Resetting the system settings The following system settings can be reset to the default status: Setting...
Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Cond 3310 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. Note See the relevant operating manuals of the measuring cells for instruc- tions on maintenance. 5.1.1 Replacing the batteries Unscrew the screws (1) on the underside of the meter. Open the battery compartment (2) on the underside of the meter.
Cond 3310 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Place four batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery compart- ment. Close the battery compartment. Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required.
What to do if... Cond 3310 What to do if... Error message Cause Remedy OFL, UFL – Measured value outside the – Use suitable measuring cell measuring range Error message, Cause Remedy Error – Measuring cell contaminated – Clean cell and replace it if necessary –...
Cond 3310 Technical data Technical data General data Dimensions Approx. 180 x 80 x 55 mm Weight Approx. 0.4 kg Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates Ambient Storage - 25 °C ... + 65 °C conditions Operation -10 °C ...
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Cond 3310 Technical data Reference temperature Reference tempera- Values ture Adjustable 20 °C (Tref20) 25 °C (Tref25) Accuracy (± 1 digit) Parameter Accuracy Temperature of the test sample ρ ϰ and / temperature compensation None (Off) ± 0.5 % Nonlinear (nLF) ±...
Lists Cond 3310 Lists This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids. Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. How- ever, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not described here. Index The index will help you to find the topics that you are looking for.
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Cond 3310 Lists Reference tempera- Fixed temperature value to compare temperature-dependent ture measured values. For conductivity measurements, the measured value is converted to a conductivity value at a reference temperature of 20 °C or 25 °C. Reset Restoring the original condition of all settings of a measuring system. Resistance Short name for the specific electrolytic resistance.
Firmware update Cond 3310 Firmware update General information Available firmware updates are provided on the Internet. With the "Firmware Update " program and a PC you can update the firmware of the Cond 3310 to the newest version. For the update you have to connect the meter to a PC. For the update via the USB interface, the following is required: ...
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Cond 3310 Lists Index Edit ......40 Erase ......40 Authorized use .
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