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Instruction Manual CON 11 & CON 110 Handheld Conductivity/TDS/Temperature/RS232C Meter 68X361303 Rev. 1 - 12/03 Technology Made Easy ...
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11/110 meters as possible. If there are doubts in the use of the meter, please do not hesitate to contact the nearest Authorised Distributor. Eutech Instruments / Oakton Instruments cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction of the meter caused by improper use of the instruments.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................1 DISPLAY AND KEYPAD FUNCTIONS....................2 ............................... 2 ISPLAY ..............................3 EYPAD PREPARATION............................5 ........................5 NSERTING THE ATTERIES ..................6 ONDUCTIVITY LECTRODE NFORMATION ..................7 ONNECTING THE ELECTRODE TO THE METER ................. 8 TTACHING THE LECTRODE OLDER TO THE ETER...
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P2.0: V ....................42 IEWING CALIBRATION DATA P3.0 V ....................... 43 IEWING LECTRODE P4.0: A ..........................44 P5.0: R ....................45 ESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS 8.6.1 P5.1: Calibration Reset......................... 45 8.6.2 P5.2: User Reset..........................46 P6.0: M ........................47 EMORY LEAR P7.0: T ...........................
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the CON 11/110 Conductivity/TDS handheld meter. These meters are microprocessor-based instruments and are designed to be handy, capable of allowing one-hand operation. Each has a large customised LCD for clear and easy reading. It also has user-friendly features, all of which are accessible through the splash-proof membrane keypad.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 DISPLAY AND KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Display The LCD has a primary and secondary display. • The primary display shows the measured Conductivity/TDS values. • The secondary display shows the measured temperature. The display also shows error messages, keypad functions and program functions. Primary Display SETUP MEAS CAL READY...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Keypad A large membrane keypad with tactile feedback makes the instruments easy to use (Figure 2). Each button, when pressed, has a corresponding graphic indicator on the LCD. Some button has several functions depending on its mode of operation. FUNCTION •...
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 HOLD HOLD MEAS MEAS ENTER ENTER SETUP MODE SETUP MODE RANGE RANGE Keypad for CON 11 meter Keypad for CON 110 meter Figure 2: CON 11 and CON 110 keypads...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 PREPARATION Inserting the Batteries This meter is packaged with 4 “AAA” alkaline batteries required for its operation. To insert the batteries into the meter, follow the procedure outlined below. Open the battery compartment by pressing down the catch of the battery cover.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Conductivity Electrode Information Your meter includes a conductivity electrode (Part No: EC- CONSEN91W/ 35608-50) Ultem / Stainless Steel electrodes with an electrode constant of K = 1.0. This conductivity / TDS electrode features a built-in temperature sensor for Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC).
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Connecting the electrode to the meter The CON 11 / 110 meter use the Conductivity / TDS electrode with a sturdy 6 pin connector which is easy to connect. Insert the 6 pin female connector of the electrode to the 6 pins male connector on the meter.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Attaching the Electrode Holder to the Meter The CON meter is designed to allow you to do a one hand operation for any measurement or calibration. For that purpose, one electrode holder is provided. They are designed for easy use and installation. Care must be taken to avoid use of excessive force in the process of attaching this component.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Connecting the AC/DC Adapter Besides using the 4 “AAA” alkaline batteries as the power source, the CON 11/110 meter can also operate from the power mains using the AC/DC power adapter either at 120/220 VAC (sold separately) This is extremely useful if you have an AC power source available ( e.g.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 3.6.1 RS232C Configuration The CON 110 meter has a 9 pin female RS232C connector with the following pin out. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Transmit Data CTS (Clear to Send) GND (Ground) A one to one connection can be made with a 9 pin RS232C port of the computer. In case CON 110 meter’s output has to be sent to a 25 pin RS232C connector, the following cable configuration may be used: CON 110...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 CALIBRATION Important Information on Meter Calibration Your meter has five measuring ranges. You have an option of calibrating your meter in a single point calibration for all the five ranges or for better accuracy; you can calibrate one point in each of the measuring ranges (up to five points).
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Preparing the Meter for Calibration Before starting calibration, make sure you are in the correct measurement mode. 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.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Temperature Calibration Your electrode features a built-in temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is factory calibrated. Calibrate your sensor only if you suspect temperature errors may have occurred over a long period of time or if you have a replacement electrode.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Selection of Automatic or Manual Calibration This meter is capable of performing either automatic conductivity calibration or manual conductivity / TDS calibration. In the automatic calibration mode, the meter automatically detects and verifies the appropriate known calibration standards solutions before accepting these particular calibration standards as one of its calibration values in a specific measurement range.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Automatic Calibration (For Conductivity Calibration Only) In the Automatic Calibration mode, the meter is capable of accepting either single- point or up to 4 points for multi-point calibration with maximum of 1 point per specific measurement range. Set up the automatic calibration mode in the SETUP menu Program P9.1 by setting to “YES”.
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Meter allows a tolerance range of ±40% of its calibration standard. If the calibration standard is detected out of the tolerance range during the calibration mode, the meter will prompt by the toggling of the secondary display continuously between various calibration standard values.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Manual Calibration (For Conductivity & TDS Calibration) In Manual Calibration mode, you can use customised Conductivity / TDS calibration standards (specific to your own application) and calibrate the meter. The following example shows the calibration sequence to 12.00 mS conductivity calibration standard.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 TDS Calibration 4.7.1 Calibrating for TDS Using Conductivity Standards & adjusting TDS factor It is important to note that the increase in concentration of salts dissolved in solution increases the conductivity of that solution. This relationship varies from salt to salt and is roughly linear over a given range for a given salt.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 4.7.3 Calibrating for TDS using TDS standards After setting the correct TDS Factor, you can commence calibration in the TDS mode. From the measurement mode, If necessary, press the MODE key to select the TDS mode. For the rest of the calibration process, repeat the similar step 2 to 6 as in the section of Manual Calibration on page 17, this time using the TDS calibration standards.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 MEASUREMENT This meter is capable of taking measurements with automatic (ATC) or manual (MTC) temperature compensation. Factory default is ATC on. Automatic Temperature Compensation For automatic temperature compensation (ATC), simply attach MEAS the conductivity/TDS electrode to the meter. Ensure that the 1413 µS READY...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Manual Temperature Compensation To select the Manual Temperature Compensation (MTC) option, set up the Manual Temperature Compensation mode in the SETUP menu Program P 1.3 by setting to ‘NO”. Press SETUP key to enter Set Up mode. The display shows “COF” at “P 1.0”.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 5.2.1 Setting the manual temperature compensation value To use manual temperature compensation (MTC), you need to enter the temperature value of your sample into the meter. This is the temperature value at which the measured readings will be manually temperature compensated. You can select any temperature between -10.0 to 110.0 °C (14.0 to 230 °F).
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Taking Measurements Rinse the electrode with de-ionised or distilled water before use to remove any impurities adhering to the electrode body. Shake or air dry. To avoid contamination or dilution of your sample, rinse electrode with a small volume of your sample liquid.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Using Manual Ranging Function Your meter automatically selects the range in which your readings appear. The manual ranging function lets you select the specific range you want to work in: Meter Range Symbol Conductivity Range TDS Range 0 to 19.99 µS/cm, 0.00 to 9.99 ppm 20.0 to 199.9µS/cm...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 HOLD Function This feature lets you freeze the display for a delayed observation. HOLD/ENTER can be used any time in MEAS mode. To hold a measurement, press the HOLD/ENTER key while in measurement mode. “HOLD” will appear on the display.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 MEMORY FUNCTION Memory Input MEAS CON 11/110 meter stores up to 50/100 set of data READY µS respectively. Data sets can include both conductivity and TDS measurement values and its temperature. °C 2 1 . 3 During any measurement function (MEAS), press MI/▲...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Memory Recall This function recalls the previous readings stored in the MEAS memory. You can access memory recall function from the READY µS measurement mode only. Memory recall is in "Last In First Out" order. °C 2 2 .
Turn on CON 110 meter and note the following: a. For printer, ensure it is powered on and paper is loaded. b. For computer, ensure that Eutech Instruments’ CyberComm Portable Data Acquisition Software is installed and activated. See section 9.3- Running CyberComm Portable on page 59.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Sending Data To Computer or Printer When the PRINT ( ) key is pressed, there are two options: dAt / CUr: Prints current data on timed interval basis. The function enables the meter to continuously print the current data automatically based on the pre-set timing from 5 to 30 seconds.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 7.2.1 Printing Current Data Manually MEAS READY 1413 µS To manually print any data that is currently being measured: From measurement mode, press HOLD/ENTER key °C 2 2 . 3 to freeze reading. Press PRINT ( ) key.
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 "MEM" annunicator will keep flashing during measurement mode & data will be printed on From measurement mode pre-set timed interval. To stop, press PRINT key MEAS µS 1 4 1 3 READY 2 1 . 0 °C HOLD Print on set timed...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 7.2.3 Print Data from Stored Memory The CON 110 meter can print data that is stored in the memory. You can print out all stored data or selected data based on its memory location. To Print All Stored Data From measurement mode, press PRINT ( ) key.
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µS 1413 °C 2 2 . 4 Figure 29: Print based on selected stored data from memory For more information about Eutech Instruments’ CyberComm Portable Data Acquisition Software programme, see page 53 - CYBERCOMM PORTABLE DAS (FOR CON 110 ONLY)
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 ADVANCED SETUP FUNCTION The advanced setup mode lets you customised your meter’s preferences and defaults. The CON 11/110 meter features different sub-groups that organise setup parameters. The sub-groups are: P1.0: Unit Configuration (COF) P2.0: Viewing previous calibration data (CAL) P3.0: Viewing electrode data (ELE) P4.0:...
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 SETUP A s c SETUP SETUP P 9 . 0 C O F P 1 . 0 SETUP C E L P 8 . 0 SETUP C A L P 2 . 0 SETUP P 7 . 0 °C °F SETUP E L E...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Advanced SETUP Mode Overview Press the SETUP key to enter Set Up menu. Press the MI/▲ or MR/▼ keys to scroll through sub groups. Press HOLD/ENTER key to enter a particular parameter. P1.0: Unit Configuration SETUP P1.1 Selection of READY and *Auto HOLD function (*CON C O F...
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P8.0: Selection of cell constant SETUP P8.0 Selection of cell constant: C E L K = 1.0, 10, or 0.1 P 8 . 0 P9.0: Automatic and Single Point Calibration SETUP P9.1 Selection of Automatic or Manual Calibration A s c (This mode only appears when SETUP Menu is chosen while in the Conductivity measurement mode...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P1.0: Unit Configuration (COF) 8.2.1 P1.1: Selection of READY and Auto HOLD function Program P1.1 gives you an option to on or off the “READY” display which indicates the measurement stability during a measuring process. Program P1.1 also gives an option to activate the Auto HOLD function (Only for CON 110).
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 8.2.2 P1.2: Selection of °C or °F Available in CON 110 only You can select between °C and °F units for temperature readings. Meter default is °C. HOLD ENTER From measurement mode SETUP Press SETUP key to enter Set Up menu. Press the HOLD/ENTER keys until you view p 1.2 parameter P1.2.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 8.2.3 P1.3: Selection of Automatic or Manual Temperature Compensation This feature lets you select between Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) and Manual Temperature Compensation (MTC). Meter default is ATC. From measurement mode SETUP Press SETUP key to enter Set Up menu. Press HOLD/ENTER keys...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 8.2.4 P1.4: Selection of TDS Conversion Factor You can set the TDS conversion factor between 0.40 and 1.00; meter default is 0.50. SETUP NOTE: Your meter has to be in the TDS measurement mode before you can make the selection of the TDS Conversion p 1.4 Factor in the SETUP menu.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P2.0: Viewing calibration data This mode lets you recall the previous calibration data on each of the five measuring ranges. This is a “view only” mode. From measurement mode: SETUP c a l Press the SETUP key to enter Set Up menu. Press the MI/▲...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P3.0 Viewing Electrode Data Program 3.0 has five “view only” options that let you check the electrode’s parameters for diagnostic purposes. These options show you the effective cell constant for each range. The cell constant is adjusted SETUP according to your calibration.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P4.0: Auto Off In Program P4.0 you can activate the Auto Off option to automatically switch off the instrument 20 minutes after the last key selection. This feature is useful for conserving battery power. Under default conditions, the instrument has this option activated.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P5.0: Reset to factory defaults Program 5.0 reset functions lets you have an option to only reset all the meter’s calibrations and its data that have been stored or reset all calibrations, its stored data, memory, and any other setup functions that you might have changed back to factory default settings.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 8.6.2 P5.2: User Reset This reset function clears all the calibrations, memory and SETUP c a l all other setup parameters that you have changed back to factory defaults condition. From measurement mode Repeat step 1 to 4 to enter the calibration reset HOLD selection mode.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P6.0: Memory Clear Use this program to clear all memory values when you need to store a new series of values. This is to avoid SETUP confusion between the old values and the new ones. From measurement mode: p 6 .
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P7.0: Temperature Setting the temperature coefficient 8.8.1 P7.1: The temperature coefficient is the amount of change in conductivity per degree of temperature; it is expressed in percent per °C.. Entering the exact temperature coefficient of your solution lets you accurately compensate SETUP temperature for almost any solution.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 8.8.2 P7.2: Setting the normalisation temperature Your meter will normalise its conductivity measurements to a standard temperature that you can select. You can adjust SETUP the normalisation temperature either at 20.0°C or 25.0°C. Meter default is 25.0°C. p 7.2 °C °F From measurement mode...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 P8.0: Selection of cell constant Your meter lets you select a cell constant of K = 1.0, 10, or 0.1. Use a cell of K = 1.0 for midrange measurements Use a cell of K = 10 for high range measurements (above 20 mS or 10 ppt). Use a cell of K = 0.1 for low range measurements (below 20 SETUP µS or 10 ppm).
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 8.10 P9.0: Automatic and Single point Calibration You may select an automatic or manual calibration depending on the calibration standards that you have. Program 9.0 lets you have the option to do the above as well as the option of having a single or a multi point calibration. 8.10.1 P9.1: Selection of Automatic or Manual Calibration The automatic calibration feature lets you calibrate the meter automatically by using the appropriate known calibration standard solutions whereas in the manual...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 8.10.2 P9.2: Selection of Single or Multi Point Calibration The single point calibration lets you have a single calibration factor in all the five measuring ranges by just calibrating one point in either one of the five measuring ranges.
Connecting communication RS232C cable Loading CyberComm Portable DAS Figure 46: Insert Eutech Instruments' CD-ROM containing Data Acquisition Software (DAS) into your CD-ROM drive. It will Auto Run and let you start loading the software by displaying the screen as in Figure 49. Alternatively, you can also manually load the software by clicking the...
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 47: Click on 'Browse' button and locate CD-ROM drive Figure 48 : Locate the CyberComm Portable Setup program in the CD-ROM under "Eutech DAS" directory.
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 49: Select ‘Portable Meters’ directory to go to CyberComm Portable. Figure 50 : Open ‘CyberComm Portable’ to enter to the Setup program.
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 51: Select "SETUP.EXE" program and click the OPEN button Figure 52: InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears. Figure 53: Click on Next button...
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 54: Key in your name and company name and click NEXT button Figure 55: To select another Destination Directory to install the program, click on BROWSE button. Otherwise, click NEXT button.
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 56: Creating a new program folder. Click on NEXT button. Figure 57: Click on NEXT button.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 58: The CyberComm Portable DAS program is fully installed. Click on FINISH button to end installation. Running CyberComm Portable Before running the DAS program, please ensure that the RS232 cable is connected between the computer’s serial port and the meter’s port. See section 3.6- Connecting the RS232C Cable (Only for CON 110) on page 9.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 60: The opening screen will appear as above 9.3.1 Buttons & Check-Box Enable Connection - Click this button to enable communication between meter and computer. Clear Readings - To clear all data and start all over again. Save Readings - To save all data displayed in either *.dat or *.txt format.
CON 11/110 Figure 61: Under File Menu setting, you can change various parameters. Under ABOUT menu, details of Eutech Instruments' contact information, email address and updates are shown. 9.3.2 Menu Communication Settings - To set communication port number, baud rate speed, parity and stop bits protocol.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Figure 62: Communication Settings for computer's Com port. It must match with COM port settings on CyberScan CON 110 meters. Please refer to Section7.1 “Using CON 110 Meter with Printer or Computer”on page 28 for the settings. 9.3.3 Communication Settings Connect Using - For selecting communication port.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Capturing And Printing Data Into Computer Using Data Acquisition After matching the Communication Settings between your computer using Data Acquisition program and the CON 110 meter, you can now capture data into your computer for analysis and storage purposes. Ensure the 1-meter RS232 communication cable (Refer to Accessories Section) is connected between the computer and the CON 110 meter’s Com port.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Trouble-shooting Guide Problem: Unable to PRINT When press PRINT key on CON 110 meter, nothing is printed. POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS You have not "ENABLE CONNECTION" in Click on "ENABLE CONNECTION" in the the Data Acquisition program. Data Acquisition program The "Communication Settings"...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 ELECTRODE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Keep the conductivity electrode clean. Rinse the electrode twice, and gently swirl it while you take readings. For best accuracy, soak a dry electrode for at least 5 to 10 minutes or longer before calibration. Rinse the electrode with de ionised or tap water before storing.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 ERROR MESSAGES The following table provides a guideline to enable diagnosis of possible problems indicated by the messages generated by the meter. The table also provides possible solutions to the problems encountered. ERROR MESSAGE INDICATES POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ERR.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No display when a) Batteries not in place a) Check that batteries are in ‘ON’ key is pressed place and making good b) Batteries not in correct polarity (+ contact and – position) b) Re-insert batteries with correct c) Weak batteries polarity...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 LIST OF ACCESSORIES 13.1 Replacement Meter and Meter accessories Eutech Oakton Instruments Instruments Description Ordering Code Ordering Code CyberScan CON 11 Hand-held conductivity /TDS meter EC-CON11/03 35607-40 complete with conductivity electrode of K=1.0 (EC- CONSEN91W/ 35608-50). CyberScan CON 11 Hand-held conductivity /TDS meter EC-CON11/03K 35607-80...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 14.1 CON 11 Factory Default Setting PROGRAM FUNCTION PARAMETER PARAMETER DEFAULT OPTING KEYS OPTIONS SETTING P 1.0 Unit Configuration Parameter Title Parameter Title Only Only P 1.1 Selection of READY Indicator MI/▲; MR/▼ ON ;...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 14.2 CON 110 Factory Default Setting PROGRAM FUNCTION PARAMETER PARAMETER DEFAULT OPTING KEYS OPTIONS SETTING P 1.0 Unit Configuration Parameter Title Parameter Title Only Only P 1.1 Selection of READY Indicator and Auto MI/▲; MR/▼ ON ; OFF, HOLD Function HOLD P 1.2...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS CON 11 CON 110 Conductivity Range 0 to 19.99 µS/cm, 0 to 19.99 µS/cm, 20.0 to 199.9µS/cm, 20.0 to 199.9µS/cm, 200 to 1999 µS/cm; 200 to 1999 µS/cm; 2.00 to 19.99 mS/cm, 2.00 to 19.99 mS/cm, 20.0 to 199.9 mS/cm 20.0 to 199.9 mS/cm TDS Range...
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Instruction Manual CON 11/110 Auto HOLD function Not available Selectable Averaging/Stability Selectable Selectable (READY) Inputs 6-pin connector, power jack 6-pin connector, power jack Output RS232C Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 °C 0 to 50 °C Operating Range Display Custom Dual LCD Custom Dual LCD Power Requirements 4 ‘AAA’...
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 CALIBRATION TIPS You only need one calibration for measurement throughout the entire range of the meter. If a range was not calibrated, the meter automatically detects the closest range calibrated and uses that calibration information. However, only the ranges that were calibrated have maximum accuracy.
Instruction Manual CON 11/110 CALCULATING TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS To determine the temperature coefficient of your sample solution use this formula: Where: tc = Temperature coefficient 25 = 25 °C = Conductivity at Temp 1 = Conductivity at Temp 2 = Temp 1 T = Temp 2 NOTE: A controlled temperature water bath is ideal for this procedure 1.
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