bluelab Guardian Monitor Instruction Manual

Is a continuous indicator of the current levels of ec, ph and temperature, enabling you to optimise these parameters as your crop progresses through each growing phase

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Page 2 Bluelab Guardian Monitor Congratulations for purchasing the Bluelab Guardian™ Monitor The Guardian Monitor is a continuous indicator of the current levels of EC, pH and temperature, enabling you to optimise these parameters as your crop progresses through each growing phase.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bluelab Guardian Monitor Table of contents Page What’s in the box? IMPORTANT - pH Probe Care Step 1 – Mounting the Monitor Step 2 – Install correct plug adaptor Step 3 – Connect power adaptor and pH probe Step 4 – Power up Step 5 –...
Page 4: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? Please verify the box contents from the information below. Bluelab Guardian Monitor European plug adaptor Bluelab pH Probe with wetting cap UK plug adaptor Conductivity / temperature probe 4 x mounting fasteners pH probe holder with suction cup...
Page 5: Important - Ph Probe Care
IMPORTANT - pH Probe Care The pH Probe is the only part of the Guardian Monitor that should ever require replacing. pH Probes DO NOT last forever. They age through normal use and will eventually fail. The life time of a pH probe depends on the environment it is used in and the way that it is treated.
Page 6: Step 1 - Mounting The Monitor
Bluelab Guardian Monitor STEP 1 – Mounting the Monitor If wall mounting; Select a suitable location that is less than 2 meters from your tank, and less than 1.5 meters from an electrical mains outlet. NOTE: Avoid placing the monitor where it can be damaged by direct sunlight, water or nutrient salts.
Page 7: Step 5 - Select The Desired Conductivity Unit
Bluelab Guardian Monitor STEP 5 - Select the desired conductivity unit Conductivity readings can be displayed in EC, CF, TDS or ppm700. The selected unit is indicated by one of the 3 LEDs next to the Conductivity window. When the EC/CF LED is on, the monitor is displaying conductivity in units of EC or CF.
Page 8: Step 8 - Ph Calibration
Bluelab Guardian Monitor STEP 8 - pH Calibration pH calibration is required before first use to ensure that the first reading is accurate. pH probes require repeated calibration. Calibration is advised when;  Typically more than 30 readings have taken place ...
Page 9: Ph Calibration Leds
Bluelab Guardian Monitor To calibrate the pH probe follow these steps; In three separate containers prepare a small amount of fresh water, pH 7.0 solution and either pH 4.0 or pH 10.0 solution. Rinse the pH probe in fresh water and place the probe tip into the pH 7.0 buffer solution...
Page 10: Step 9 - Placement Of Probes
Bluelab Guardian Monitor STEP 9 - Placement of probes Both the pH and conductivity/temperature probes require submersion in the liquid for measurement. Fit the (optional) pH probe holder to the stem of the pH probe using a gentle twisting motion.
Page 11 Bluelab Guardian Monitor To activate the ‘quick-set’ alarm; Press and hold the alarm button until AL H is displayed in all three windows. Release the alarm button. Press the brightness button once. All three windows will display Auto for 1 second and then SAVE will be displayed in the conductivity window.
Page 12: Maintenance - Conductivity / Temperature Probe Cleaning
Using an unscented liquid scourer such as Jif or Soft Scrub place one or two drops onto the probe face and using a finger or Bluelab chamois, rub firmly and vigorously to clean the probe face.
Page 13: Cleaning The Ph Probe
Cleaning the pH Probe To ensure accurate pH readings Bluelab recommend that the pH Probe is rinsed in clean fresh water before replacing the wetting cap and that it is cleaned when required by following the instructions below;...
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Bluelab Guardian Monitor Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible reason Possible solution Nutrient reading Contaminated probe Clean probe (see page 13) Temperature of probe and Wait 5-10 minutes for conductivity / solution different temperature probe to reach solution temperature Temperature Temperature of probe different...
Page 15: Technical Specifications
Ph +64 7 578 0849 Fax +64 7 578 0847 Email support@getbluelab.com Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances shall Bluelab Corporation Limited be liable for any claims, losses, costs and damages of any nature whatsoever (including any consequential loss) that result from the use of, or in inability to use these instructions and / or equipment.
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