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EUTECH INSTRUMENTS OAKTON COND 600 Instruction Manual

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COND 600/610
Waterproof Handheld Conductivity Meter
68X415302 Rev.1 NOV 06
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Waterproof Handheld Conductivity Meter 68X415302 Rev.1 NOV 06 Technology Made Easy ...
  • Page 3 Eutech Instruments / Oakton Instruments. Eutech Instruments/ Oakton Instruments cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction of the unit due to improper use of the instrument. Copyright ©2006 All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ......................1 About the Meter........................1 Display & Keypad ........................2 1.2.1 Display Overview......................2 1.2.2 Key Functions ........................ 3 Inserting Batteries ........................4 1.3.1 Inserting batteries for the first time ................4 1.3.2 Changing batteries subsequently .................. 5 1.3.3 Connecting DC Power adapter..................
  • Page 6 About Calibration........................29 3.1.1 About Temperature Calibration ................... 29 3.1.2 About Conductivity/Resistivity/TDS/Salinity Calibration ..........29 3.1.3 Prepare the Meter for Calibration ................29 3.1.4 Accessing Calibration mode ..................30 3.1.5 Accessing Calibration mode when password protection enabled ....... 30 Temperature Calibration ...................... 32 3.2.1 Temperature Calibration for ATC mode ..............
  • Page 7 Warranty..........................69 Return of Goods ........................69 Guidelines for Returning Unit for Repair ................69...
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1. Getting Started 1.1 About the Meter Thank you for purchasing the COND 600 series meter. COND 600 series handheld meters are micro-controller based instruments and are design with many user friendly features to measure Conductivity (0 to 500mS), Temperature (-10.0°C to 110.0°C) / units °C or °...
  • Page 9 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1.2 Display & Keypad 1.2.1 Display Overview The large monochrome display shows detailed information about measurements, various indicators, annunciators, functions and useful tips. The display consists of 3 main sections when the meter is in the measurement mode: Header –...
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Refer calibration mode, measurement mode & setup mode for details on indicators shown in body & footer sections. 1.2.2 Key Functions The keypad consists of: 4 – Function keys (F1, F2, F3 & F4) 4 – Navigation key 1 –...
  • Page 11 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1.3 Inserting Batteries The meter supports dual-power sources. 1. Four ‘AA’ size 1.5 V alkaline batteries (supplied) or, 2. 9V DC power adapter (Optional in some models). Figure 3 : Battery compartment 1.3.1 Inserting batteries for the first time 1.
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1.3.2 Changing batteries subsequently The LCD has battery voltage level indicator. Number of bars indicates the voltage level. See Table 1 for details. When the empty battery indicator starts blinking, it is time to change the batteries. The system time might be automatically reset during the battery change.
  • Page 13 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1.4 Attaching Safety Belt The safety belt provides secured support when you hold the meter on your palm. To attach the safety belt: 1. Use a Phillips screw driver to remove four screws holding the battery cover. 2.
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1.5 Connecting Peripherals 1.5.1 Probes Insert the 2-cell or 4-cell conductivity cell with built in temperature sensor into the 8-pin connector as indicated in the figure below. Conductivity Probe with built in temperature sensor (8-pin Connector) Note: Con 600 allows conductivity measurements with ‘2Cell’...
  • Page 15 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1.5.2 Protective Rubber Boot The rubber boot protects the meter and gives a good hand grip. It is ideal when you use the meter in the field. For bench top applications, lift up the stand at the back of the rubber boot. Figure 8 : Inserting/removing the rubber boot...
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 1.6 CyberComm 600 Data Acquisition Software 1.6.1 About CyberComm 600 DAS Application The COND 600 series meters are shipped with a companion software application called CyberComm 600 Data Acquisition Software (DAS). This ® is a simple, easy to use, Windows based PC compatible software application which lets you download your measurement data, calibration reports &...
  • Page 17 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Figure 9 : Computer recognizes the meter 4. The ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ starts automatically. Select ‘Yes, this time only’ option for the first screen. (Figure 10) .Click Next to continue. Figure 10 : First screen of ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ 5.
  • Page 18 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 6. Once the wizard completed the installation (Figure 12), click Finish to close the wizard. Figure 12 : ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ completed 7. In CyberComm 600 application screen, click Find Device button. The screen shows a message “Finding device”. When CyberComm recognizes the meter it shows “Instrument in Range, click Connect button to establish connection…”...
  • Page 19 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3. In CyberComm, press Find Device button. Figure 13 : CyberComm finds the meter 4. When CyberComm recognizes the meter it shows “Instrument in Range, click Connect button to establish connection…” Press Connect button. Figure 14 : CyberComm establishing connection with the meter 5.
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Notes: The communication between CyberComm and the meter is uni- directional. The connection is initiated by the meter when you press PRIN key. Once CyberComm finds the meter, press Connect button. Once the connection is established the data is transferred to CyberComm and then the IrDA link is disconnected automatically.
  • Page 21 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2. Measurement Mode 2.1 About Measurement Mode Following measurement modes are available in COND 600 models: Conductivity measurement mode TDS measurement mode Temperature measurement mode Salinity (available only in COND 610 model) Resistivity (available only in COND 610 model) When powered-on, the meter goes to any of the above measurement modes, depending on the last selected measurement mode, before the meter was powered- off.
  • Page 22 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Function Keys available in measurement screen (2 Group): SETP (F1) Goes to setup mode MEM (F2) Shows stored data in the memory STOR (F3) Stores the currently displayed reading in the memory ESC (F4) Shows 1 Group of functions Function Keys available in measurement screen (3 Group):...
  • Page 23 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.2 Taking Measurement 2.2.1 Prepare the meter for measurement Before you start measuring, Make sure you have connected a 2-cell or 4-cell conductivity cell with built in ATC probe to the meter. Make sure the probes are in good working condition & clean. If required, clean probe with de-ionized water to remove impurities.
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.3 Conductivity Measurement Mode In conductivity measurement mode, the meter displays conductivity and temperature readings. The LCD shows related information for the conductivity measurement such as temperature compensation mode, stable indicator, probe condition, calibration points, response time of the conductivity probe and conductivity alarm conditions. You can customize or enable/disable some of these indicators in the Setup mode.
  • Page 25 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.3.2 Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) Connect an appropriate 2-cell or 4-cell conductivity cell with built in ATC probe to the meter and select ‘ATC mode’ in the temperature setup (See page 56 ) for the conductivity reading to be automatically compensated for temperature variations.
  • Page 26 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.3.7 Calibration points indicator This option allows you to select single or multi point calibration. Single point calibration refers to calibrating one conductivity value and uses it for the entire 5 conductivity ranges. In multi point calibration, you can calibrate one point in each of the measuring ranges (up to 5 points.).
  • Page 27 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.4 TDS Measurement Mode In TDS measurement mode, the meter displays TDS and temperature reading. 2.4.1 Indicators in TDS measurement mode Note: Lower display shows ‘2Cell’ or ‘4Cell’ when a 2-cell or 4-Cell conductivity probe is connected Figure 21 : TDS measurement screen Refer item numbers indicated in Figure 21.
  • Page 28 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.5 Salinity Measurement Mode (Available only in 610 models) In Salinity measurement mode, the meter displays salinity and temperature reading. 2.5.1 Indicators in salinity measurement mode Note: Lower display shows ‘2Cell’ or ‘4Cell’ when a 2-cell or 4-Cell conductivity probe is...
  • Page 29 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.6 Resistivity Measurement Mode (Available only in 610 models) In Resistivity measurement mode, the meter displays resistivity and temperature reading. 2.6.1 Indicators in Resistivity measurement mode Note: Lower display shows ‘2Cell’ or ‘4Cell’ when a 2-cell or 4-Cell conductivity probe is...
  • Page 30 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.7 Transfer Measured Data to Computer (CyberComm) 2.7.1 Sending a single reading 1. Make sure that the parameter is set to in the CURRENT DATA SET ‘SINGLE’ System Setup (Refer ‘System Settings – Page 4’ on page 51). 2.
  • Page 31 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.7.2 Sending readings continuously 1. Make sure that the parameter is set to in the CURRENT DATA SET ‘TIMED’ System Setup. Set the time interval at which you wish to send the data to CyberComm (Refer ‘System Settings – Page 4’ on page 51). 2.
  • Page 32 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.7.3 Saving data You can save transferred measurement readings as a text file in your computer. Optionally, these text files can further be analyzed by exporting to ® spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel. To save data: 1.
  • Page 33 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 2.8 Working with Memory functions You can save up to 500 sets of measurement data in the memory. At any time, you can view stored data. Optionally, you can transfer this data to a Computer using wireless Infrared connection. 2.8.1 Logging data automatically in meter’s memory 1.
  • Page 34 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3. Press MEM (F2) key to view stored data. The last stored data entry is shown in the display (Figure 28). The memory location of the currently showing data entry is shown in the top-right corner of the screen. (Figure 28).
  • Page 35 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 9. The CyberComm establishes connection with meter through IrDA and sends the data (Figure 30). The connection stops automatically once the data is transferred. 10. You can save the transferred data to a text file. See ‘Saving data’ section in page 25.
  • Page 36 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3. Calibration Mode 3.1 About Calibration COND 600 series meters are factory calibrated and allows you to measure conductivity, resistivity, TDS (total dissolved solids) and salinity. Calibrate to all measurement ranges to ensure the highest accuracy throughout all measurement range.
  • Page 37 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 For best results, select a standard value close to the sample value you are measuring. Alternatively use a calibration solution value that is approximately 2/3 the full-scale value of the measurement range you plan to use. For example, in the 0 to 2000 µS conductivity range, use a 1413 µS solution for calibration.
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Note: You can enter ‘00000’ (read-only password) if you wish to view the calibration report of the last calibration. You are not allowed to perform calibration when you enter ‘read-only password’. 3. Press up & down arrow keys to enter the first digit of the password and then press NEXT (F3) key to move to the next digit.
  • Page 39 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3.2 Temperature Calibration The 2-cell conductivity cell with built in ATC probe comes with the meter is factory calibrated. Calibrate the conductivity cell with built in ATC probe only if you suspect temperature errors may have occurred over a long period of time or if you have a replacement probe.
  • Page 40 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Note: The meter allows you to adjust the upper display reading up to ±5 ºC or ±9 ºF. (Calibration window) 7. Press ENTER key to confirm temperature value. 3.2.2 Temperature Calibration for MTC mode Make sure you have selected ‘MTC’ and required unit of measurement (ºC or ºF) in Temperature settings.
  • Page 41 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3.3 Conductivity Calibration 3.3.1 Manual Calibration Make sure you have selected a standard solution with which you intend to perform conductivity calibration. Refer ‘Conductivity Setup’ section in page 54 for more details of setting solution types. To start manual Calibration for conductivity: Following is the procedure for single point calibration: 1.
  • Page 42 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Note: If you wish to completely re-calibrate the meter, you need to clear previous calibration data. Press CLR-C (F2) key to clear previous calibration. The meter shows you confirmation screen. Press ENTER key to confirm deleting previous calibration.
  • Page 43 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 The following screen is displayed after cell adjustment screen, if you have selected ‘Auto’ in Calibration mode and ‘MULTI’ in Calibration Point: Figure 35 : Conductivity calibration Screen-Auto 1. Rinse the electrode in de-ionized water and prepare electrode for calibration.
  • Page 44 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 6. Press ESC(F4) to go to measurement mode. If the user has selected ‘SINGLE’ point calibration and ‘AUTO’ Note: calibration mode, the meter will go to measurement mode after step 4. 3.3.3 Calibration Report Calibration report gives you detailed information on calibration. It includes date &...
  • Page 45 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3.4 Resistivity Calibration Use a standard solution of known value for calibration. Use the single-point standardization option to measure samples that close in value and multi-point standardization to measure wide range of samples. 1. Switch on the meter. Make sure the meter is in resistivity measurement mode.
  • Page 46 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Note: The function of the keys available on the resistivity cell constant/calibration/ report screen is same as previously described in conductivity calibration. 8. Rinse the probe with de-ionized water. Place it in the next solution and follow the steps 2 to 7 to calibrate other points, if ‘MULTI’...
  • Page 47 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3.5 Salinity Calibration Use a standard solution of known value for calibration. Use the single-point standardization option to measure samples that close in value and multi-point standardization to measure wide range of samples. 1. Switch on the meter. Make sure the meter is in salinity measurement mode. 2.
  • Page 48 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Note: The function of the keys available on the salinity cell constant/calibration/ report screen is same as previously described in conductivity calibration. 8. Rinse the probe with de-ionized water. Place it in the next solution and follow the steps 2 to 7 to calibrate other points, if ‘MULTI’...
  • Page 49 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 3.6 TDS Calibration You can commence calibration in the TDS mode by using the conductivity calibration method and after setting the correct TDS factor. For more information regarding TDS conversion factor determination, please refer to page 68 For the rest of the calibration process, follow steps as mentioned in the section of manual calibration on page 29.
  • Page 50 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Note: The function of the keys available on the TDS cell constant/calibration/ report screen is same as previously described in conductivity calibration. 8. Rinse the probe with de-ionized water. Place it in the next solution and follow the steps 2 to 7 to calibrate other points, if ‘MULTI’...
  • Page 51 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4. Setup Mode 4.1 About Setup Mode The setup mode lets you configure various parameters & settings of the meter. You can choose to password-protect your settings, so that other users who may use the meter will not be able to change the settings. Setup mode consists of the following sub-groups: System –...
  • Page 52 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Function Keys available in setup key function screen: To select individual setup ENTER To select or confirm the selection. NEXT-P To navigate to next page. NEXT To go to next parameter without saving the changed parameter. To go back to measurement mode.
  • Page 53 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.1.2 Accessing Setup mode when password protection enabled Follow the steps below to access the setup mode, when password protection is enabled. 1. Switch on the meter. The meter goes to measurement mode. 2. Press right arrow key to navigate to other functions on the right-side of LCD.
  • Page 54 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.1.3 Modifying Setup parameters Follow the steps below to modify setup parameters, when you enter a setup sub- group. 1. Press NEXT (F3) key to select individual setup parameters sequentially. 2. Press (Up) or (Down) arrow key to change the value of a selected parameter.
  • Page 55 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.2 System Setup System setup sub-group allows you to configure general settings of the meter. The settings are displayed in 6 pages. Press NEXT-P (F2) and PREV-P (F1) to navigate through these pages. 4.2.1 System Settings – Page 1 Figure 46: System Settings - Page 1 Parameter Description...
  • Page 56 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.2.2 System Settings – Page 2 Figure 47 : System Settings - Page 2 This page allows you to set the date & time of the meter. Parameter Description Factory Default YEAR Sets the current year 2006 MONTH Sets the current month...
  • Page 57 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.2.3 System Settings – Page 3 Figure 48 : System Settings - Page 3 This page allows you to set auto-off and back light related parameters. Parameter Description Factory Default AUTO OFF ENABLE – Turns off the meter automatically if no key is ENABLE pressed for the time period specified in ‘ON TIME’...
  • Page 58 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.2.4 System Settings – Page 4 Figure 49 : System Settings - Page 4 This page allows you to set wireless serial data communication related parameters. Parameter Description Factory Default PRINT MODE IrDA – Sets serial data communication protocol to IrDA IrDA LED –...
  • Page 59 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.2.5 System Settings – Page 5 This page allows you to enable password protection for the setup mode & calibration mode. Figure 50 : System Settings - Page 5 When you enable password protection, the meter prompts to enter the password whenever you try to access the Setup or Calibration mode.
  • Page 60 However, if the user forgets his password, he can contact the nearest distributor or Eutech Instruments/Oakton Instruments to request for meter password. This would be unique to each instrument and would be tied to the serial number of the unit.
  • Page 61 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.3 Conductivity Setup Conductivity setup screen present many options to control the operating parameters, which can be controlled and set from the conductivity setup screen. The settings are displayed in 2 pages. Press NEXT-P (F2) and PREV-P (F1) to navigate through these pages.
  • Page 62 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Note: 1. If pure water coefficient is ‘ENABLE’, the meter will apply pure water compensation automatically below 2 switch back to linear compensation for µS and above 2 µS. 2. If pure water coefficient is ‘DISABLE’, Lnr Temp Coefficient applies throughout the measurement.
  • Page 63 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.4 Temperature Setup Temperature setup sub-group allows you to configure temperature measurement & calibration related settings of the meter. 4.4.1 Temperature Setting Page Figure 54 : Temperature Settings Page Parameter Description Factory Default UNIT ºC Sets the unit of measurement for temperature. Available units: ºC and ºF MODE Sets the temperature compensation mode.
  • Page 64 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.5 TDS Setup TDS setup screen present many options to control the operating parameters, which can be controlled and set from the TDS setup screen. The settings are displayed in 2 pages. Press NEXT-P (F2) and PREV-P (F1) to navigate through these pages. 4.5.1 TDS Settings –...
  • Page 65 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.5.2 TDS Settings – Page 2 Figure 56 : TDS Settings - Page 2 This page allows you to set alarm limits for the TDS measurement mode: Parameter Description Factory Default ALARM SET DISABLE Set alarm limits for the TDS measurement mode: POINTS ENABLE –...
  • Page 66 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.6 Salinity Setup Salinity setup screen present many options to control the operating parameters, which can be controlled and set from the salinity setup screen. The settings are displayed in 2 pages. Press NEXT-P (F2) and PREV-P (F1) to navigate through these pages.
  • Page 67 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 This page allows you to set alarm limits for the salinity measurement mode: Parameter Description Factory Default ALARM SET DISABLE Set alarm limits for the salinity measurement mode: POINTS ENABLE – The measurement screen shows HI or LO alarm indicators when the meter reading is above ‘HI alarm value’...
  • Page 68 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 4.7 Resistivity Setup Resistivity setup screen present many options to control the operating parameters, which can be controlled and set from the resistivity setup screen. The settings are displayed in 2 pages. Press NEXT-P (F2) and PREV-P (F1) to navigate through these pages.
  • Page 69 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 This page allows you to select alarm limits for resistivity measurement mode. Parameter Description Factory Default ALARM SET DISABLE Set alarm limits for the resistivity measurement mode: POINTS ENABLE – The measurement screen shows HI or LO alarm indicators when the meter reading is above ‘HI alarm value’...
  • Page 70 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 5. Technical Specifications Model COND 600 meter COND 610 meter Conductivity Mode Conductivity/TDS Conductivity/ TDS / Salinity/ Resistivity Conductivity Range 0 to 200 mS 0 to 500 mS 80 ppt Salinity 0 to 20.00MΩ Resistivity 200 ppt (depending on the TDS factor) 500 ppt (depending on the TDS factor) Resolution 0.05 % full scale...
  • Page 71 2-cell Electrode with ATC, cell constant K=0.1 35408-50 6.2 Optional Accessories Eutech Instruments Product Description Eutech Instruments Order Code Waterproof CyberScan COND 610 ECCONWP61043K Conductivity/TDS/Resistivity/Salinity Meter with 3m cable 4-cell electrode , DAS software, power adapter & Conductivity/TDS carrying kit set...
  • Page 72 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 Oakton Instruments Product Description Oakton Instruments Order Code Rubber Boot for 600 series meters 35418-86 100-240VAC Power Adapter 35418-83...
  • Page 73 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 7. APPENDIX 7.1 Conductivity theory Conductance is a quantity associated with the ability of primarily aqueous solutions to carry an electrical current, I, between two metallic electrodes when a voltage E is connected to them. Though water itself is a rather poor conductor of electricity, the presence of ions in the water increases its conductance considerably, the current being carried by the migration of the dissolved ions.
  • Page 74 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 The COND600 series meter not only measures conductivity readings from micro or milli Siemens but also reads resistivity (Ohms, kOhms and MOhms), TDS (ppm and ppt), and salinity (ppt). The salinity scale which ranges from 0 to 80 ppt is a measure of all salts, not just sodium chloride.
  • Page 75 Instruction Manual COND 600/610 7.2 Calculating TDS Conversion Factor You can calibrate your meter using TDS calibration standard solutions. The calibration standard only needs to give the TDS value at a standard temperature such as 25 °C. To determine the conductivity-to-TDS conversion factor use the following formula: Factor = Actual TDS ÷...
  • Page 76 8. General Information 8.1 Warranty Eutech Instruments/ Oakton Instruments warrant this product to be free from significant deviations in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. If repair is necessary and not the result of abuse or misuse within the warranty period, please return by freight pre-paid and amendment will be made without any charge.
  • Page 80 For more information on Eutech Instruments’/ Oakton Instruments’ products, contact your nearest distributor or visit our website listed below: Oakton Instruments Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd. Distributed by: P.O Box 5136, Blk 55, Ayer Rajah Crescent, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA...

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