Xylem WTW Cond 3310 Operating Manual

Xylem WTW Cond 3310 Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
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Cond 3310
CONDUCTIVITY METER

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL ba75803e08 10/2017 Cond 3310 CONDUCTIVITY METER...
  • Page 2 Cond 3310 Copyright © 2017 Xylem Analytics Germany GmbH Printed in Germany. ba75803e08 10/2017...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cond 3310 Contents Cond 3310 - Contents Overview ........6 Keypad .
  • Page 4 Contents Cond 3310 4.5.3 Displaying and editing the measurement data memory....... . 40 4.5.4 Erasing the measurement data memory.
  • Page 5 Cond 3310 Contents ba75803e08 10/2017...
  • Page 6: Overview

    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.
  • Page 7: Keypad

    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 >).
  • Page 8: Display

    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...
  • Page 9: Connectors

    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).
  • Page 10: Safety

    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.
  • Page 11: Authorized Use

    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.
  • Page 12 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 ...
  • Page 13: Commissioning

    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: ...
  • Page 14: Switching On The Meter

    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.
  • Page 15: Operation

    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...
  • Page 16: General Operating Principles

    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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Navigation Example 1:Setting The Language

    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...
  • Page 19 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 <><>.
  • Page 20: Example 2 On Navigation: Setting The Date And Time

    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...
  • Page 21 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).
  • Page 22 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>.
  • Page 23: Sensor-Independent Settings

    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: ...
  • Page 24: Data Storage

    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...
  • Page 25 Cond 3310 Operation ba75803e08 10/2017...
  • Page 26: Conductivity

    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.
  • Page 27: Measuring

    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...
  • Page 28: Temperature Compensation

    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.
  • Page 29: Settings For Conductivity Measuring Cells

    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).
  • Page 30 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>.
  • Page 31 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).
  • Page 32: Determining The Cell Constant (Calibration In Control Standard)

    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).
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Displaying Calibration Records

    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>.
  • Page 35: Data Memory

    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>/...
  • Page 36: Manual Storage

    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 ...
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38: Automatic Storing At Intervals

    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 >...
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40: Memory

    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).
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42: Displaying And Editing The Measurement Data

    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: ...
  • Page 43: Connecting A Pc

    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].
  • Page 44: Multilab Importer

    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.
  • Page 45: Resetting The System Settings

    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...
  • Page 46: Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal

    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.
  • Page 47: Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 48: What To Do If

    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 –...
  • Page 49: Technical Data

    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 ...
  • Page 50: Measuring Ranges, Resolution, Accuracy

    Technical data Cond 3310 Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy Measuring range Resolution Measuring ranges, Variable resolution ϰ[µS/cm] 0.000 ... 1.999* 0.001 (depending on the sen- 0.00 ... 19.99** 0.01 sor) 0.0 ... 199.9 200 ... 1999 ϰ [mS/cm] 2.00 ... 19.99 0.01 20.0 ...
  • Page 51 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) ±...
  • Page 52: Lists

    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.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54: Firmware Update

    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: ...
  • Page 55 Cond 3310 Lists Index Edit ......40 Erase ......40 Authorized use .
  • Page 56 Lists Cond 3310 ba75803e08 10/2017...
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