Micromeritics Elzone II 5390 Operator's Manual page 256

ElzoneII 5390 Confirm
Problem
There is a high back-
ground count on
electrolyte.
Instrument is unable to
measure conductivity
within the normal
range.
8-2
Reason
The electrolyte may be
contaminated.
Front and/or side panel doors
are open.
The orifice tube may be
cracked.
Noise from electronics, power
line, or radio frequency (RF)
may be causing interference.
Noise from CRT monitor may
be causing interference.
There is no electrolyte in the
sample beaker.
The external electrode is not in
the sample beaker.
The external electrode is not
plugged in securely.
The orifice is blocked.
Faulty circuit board.
The orifice tube is not filled
completely.
Troubleshooting
Solution
Filter the electrolyte.
Ensure that the doors are
securely closed.
Check the orifice tube; replace
if necessary.
Have an electrician check for
noise on the power line or for
RF noise.
If possible, place the monitor to
the left side of the analyzer
where it will be away from the
sample compartment. If not
possible, place the monitor at
least two feet away from the
sample compartment on the
right side.
Use an LCD monitor if
available.
Fill the beaker with electrolyte.
Place the electrode in the
beaker.
Ensure that the plug is securely
seated in the connector.
Use one (or more) of the fol-
lowing options on the Unit
menu to clear the orifice tube:
• Clear Blockage
• Flush System
• Drain System; if you use this
option, be sure to refill the
system
• Fill System
Contact your Micromeritics
service representative.
Fill the orifice tube.
539-42822-01 (Rev A) - Nov 2017