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  • Page 1 Orion Star ™ LogR Meter User Guide...
  • Page 2 ROSS and the COIL trade dress are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. AQUAfast, Cahn, ionplus, KNIpHE, No Cal, ORION, perpHect, PerpHecT, PerpHecTion, pHISA, pHuture, Pure Water, Sage, Sensing the Future, SensorLink, ROSS, ROSS Ultra, Sure-Flow, Titrator PLUS and TURBO2 are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher. 1-888-pHAX-ION, A+, All in One, Aplus, AQUAsnap, AssuredAccuracy, AUTO-BAR, AUTO-CAL, AUTO DISPENSER, Auto-ID, AUTO-LOG, AUTO-READ, AUTO-STIR, Auto-Test, BOD AutoE Z, Cable-Free, CERTI-CAL, CISA, DataCOLLECT, DataPLUS, digital LogR, DirectCal, DuraProbe, Environmental...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Relative mV and ORP Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 4 LogR Temperature Accuracy Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics Appendix C Electrode Trouble-Shooting Using LogR Technology .
  • Page 5: Chapter I Introduction

    Introduction Chapter I Congratulations! You have selected an industry-leading Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR series meter that is designed for electrochemistry measurements in the field or in the laboratory. The exclusive LogR technology allows you to obtain temperature-compensated readings directly from the pH electrode.
  • Page 6: Meter Features

    Audible Signals – The meter will beep whenever a key is pressed, providing immediate verification that the user’s input was received. An easy-to-use reference guide, attached to each meter, shows 2-point LogR temperature calibration (using ATC probe). Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter Ii Display

    Meter Setup section. Temperature Calibration ISE (on Cat. No. 3115000) Temperature Resistivity of pH electrode (when LogR technology in use) Temperature Compensation method (LogR, ATC or manual) Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 8 ISE unit Resistivity unit when LogR is in use The units of measurement, which are displayed on the right side of the screen, will flash until the reading is stable. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 9: Chapter Iii Keypad

    The keypad layout is the same for the Orion Star LogR pH and pH/ISE meters. Power Backlight Measure Save/Print Calibrate Scroll Up Stirrer On/Off Line Select Digits Setup View Log Scroll Down Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 10: Key Definitions

    If the arrow icon points to the Turns the stirrer on and off. top line and the displayed units are ISE, pressing the key will enter the ISE setup screen. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 11: Chapter Iv Preparation

    Batteries can be installed in the benchtop Orion Star LogR series meters, so the meter setup settings are protected if the meter is disconnected from the wall outlet or a brief power outage occurs. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 12: Installing The Batteries

    5. Stored data, calibrations and methods will remain in the meter’s nonvolatile memory when the batteries are being replaced. However, the date and time may need to be reset when the batteries are changed. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Electrodes

    Use the 8 pin miniDIN input for automatic temperature compensation (ATC) probes. • The stirrer jack can be used to connect the stirrer probe 096019, sold separately. • Connect a printer or computer to the RS232 input using the appropriate cable. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 14: Turning On The Instrument

    Immediately remove any spilled substance from the meter using the proper cleaning procedure for the type of spill. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 15: Meter Setup

    6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press until the desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom line, press to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit. For example, to change the pH measurement resolution press to scroll from 0.01 to 0.001 on the bottom display line. 7 . Press to move the arrow icon to the top line. 8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to program a new setup option or press to exit the setup menu and return to the measurement mode. Note: Refer to Appendix A for a description of the special setup menu features. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 16: Setup Menu Table

    Hour setting (HH12, no) dAtE H0Ur HH00 to HH23 dAtE tInE mm00 to mm59 Minute setting (mm00, no) Date format as month, day, year or day, month, year (mdY, no) dAtE tYPE mdY, dmY Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 17 Number of sample beakers (1, no) tyPE LOgr, AtC, mAn Temperature Reading and Compensation Setting. Choice of LogR technology, automatic or manual temperature measurement and compensation (LOGr, yes). Note: LogR available only for pH and mV modes. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 18: General Menu Settings

    Choosing the OFF option saves battery power. 1. In the measurement mode, press 2. Press to scroll through the setup menu until is displayed on the top line. 3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line. 4. Press to scroll through for the manual temperature setting, for the stirrer speed setting, for password entry, for the automatic shutoff setting and for battery backup or full operation. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 19 Meter Setup 5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line. 6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press until the desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom line, press to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit. 7 . Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line. 8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another general setting or press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 20: Time And Date Settings

    3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line. 4. Press to scroll through for the current hour setting, for the current minute setting, for the date format setting, for the current month setting, for the current day setting and for the current year setting. 5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line. 6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press until the desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom line, press to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit. 7 . Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line. 8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another time and date setting or press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 21: Auto-Read ™ , Continuous Or Timed Measurement Settings

    • In the timed mode, the meter is constantly taking measurements and updating the display. The meter logs and prints the measurement at the selected time interval. 1. In the measurement mode, press 2. Press to scroll through the setup menu until is displayed on the top line. 3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line. 4. If the timed measurement setting is active, press to scroll through for the measurement read type and for the timed reading interval. 5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line. 6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press until the desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom line, press to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 22 Meter Setup 7 . Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line. 8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another measurement setting or press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 23: Temperature Reading And Compensation Settings

    Orion Star LogR pH/ISE meter, Cat. No. 3115000. • The ATC setting uses the automatic temperature compensation (ATC) probe. • To use the temperature value entered under the General Menu Setting, select the manual setting. 1. In measurement mode, press 2. Press to scroll through the setup menu until tC is displayed on the top line. 3. Press twice to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line. 4. Press to scroll through for the LogR setting, for the ATC probe setting and for the general menu setting temperature value. 5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line. 6. Press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 24: Selecting The Measurement Parameter

    The measurement lines and icons for the Star LogR meter are shown below. pH, mV and RmV capabilities are in all Orion Star LogR meters. ISE capabilities are for Orion Star LogR pH/ISE meters, Cat. No. 3115000. ISE - o nly on the Orion Star LogR pH/ISE meters. ATC or manual temperature reading and compensation setting needs to be selected. No icon for temperature No icon and no measurement – the measurement line is turned off M Ω-cm - For resistivity across pH electrode bulb measured by LogR temperature reading and compensation setting No icon and no measurement D isplays the temperature reading and compensation setting that is currently in use (LOgr, AtC, mAn). To change this setting, refer to the prior section titled “Temperature Reading and Compensation Settings” . Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 25: Method Setup

    P ress to move the arrow icon to the bottom line and press until is displayed. e. Press to move the arrow icon to the top line. f. Press to exit the setup menu and return to the measurement mode. 2. To display and change the current method number: a. I n the measurement mode, press . The current method number will be displayed. b. P ress to select a new method number. c. P ress to save the method number and press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 26: Ph Technique

    1. In the measurement mode, press 2. Press to scroll through the setup menu until is displayed on the top line. 3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line. 4. Press to scroll through for pH measurement resolution and for the automatic buffer recognition setting. 5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line. 6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press until the desired option is displayed. 7 . Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line. 8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another pH setting or press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 27: Ph Calibration

    M anual calibration – When the pH icon stops flashing the meter will display the actual pH value read by the electrode. Press until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change the digits until the meter displays the temperature-corrected pH value of the buffer. Once the pH buffer value is set, press until the decimal point is in the correct location. 6. Press to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat steps 4 and 5 or press to save and end the calibration. 7 . The actual electrode slope, in percent, will be displayed in the main field and will be displayed in the lower field. a. F or a one point calibration, press and to edit the slope and press to return to the measurement mode. b. F or a two or more point calibration, the meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode after the slope is displayed. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 28: Ph Measurement

    I f the meter is in the AUTO-READ measurement mode, press to start the reading. The AR icon will flash until the reading is stable. Once the reading is stable, the meter will log and print the measurement and freeze the display. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, the stirrer will turn on when is pressed and turn off when the reading is stable. c. I f the meter is in the timed measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The meter will log and print the measurement at the frequency specified in the setup menu. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the electrode and stirrer from the sample. 3. Remove the electrode from the sample, rinse it with distilled or deionized water, blot it dry, place it in the next sample and repeat step 2. 4. Once all of the samples have been measured, rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water and blot it dry. Consult the electrode user guide for proper storage techniques. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 29: Ph Temperature Display

    Technique pH Temperature Display Orion Star Plus LogR meters allow the temperature to be viewed on individual measurement lines in addition to the temperature display on the top, left of the screen. To view the temperature for the pH measurement line: 1. In the measurement mode, press to select the top display line. The arrow icon will point to the selected line. 2. Press to change the value on the selected line. The top line can be changed to display pH (pH), millivolts (mV), relative millivolts (RmV), concentration (ISE), temperature (no icon) or a blank line. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 30: Logr Temperature Calibration Information

    For best results during temperature calibration, it is recommended that a pH buffer or tap water be used as the temperature calibrating solution. Do not use distilled water because the conductivity is too low to obtain a good calibration. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 31: Logr Calibration Technique

    The meter will display the temperature measured by the ATC probe. 5. Press to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat steps 3 and 4 or press to save and end the calibration. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 32 7 . Press to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat steps 4 through 6 or press to save and end the calibration. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 33: Atc Probe Calibration Technique

    LogR and Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) Calibration ATC Probe Calibration Technique The temperature calibration mode of the Orion Star LogR meter allows the temperature measurement of the ATC probe to be manually adjusted. 1. Connect an ATC probe to the meter and change the temperature input to ATC in the setup menu.
  • Page 34: Relative Mv And Orp Calibration

    220 mV ± 60 mV range, when the RmV icon stops flashing the meter will display 000.0 RmV. Press until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 35 5. Press to save and end the calibration. The mV offset will be displayed and the meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 36: Mv, Relative Mv And Orp Measurement

    2. 4. Once all of the samples have been measured, rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water and blot it dry. Consult the electrode user guide for proper storage techniques. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 37: Chapter Lx Ise Technique

    8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another ISE setting or press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 38: Ise Calibration

    Press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 39 ISE Technique b. For a two or more point calibration, the meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode after the slope is displayed. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 40: Ise Measurement

    2. 4. Once all of the samples have been measured, rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water and blot it dry. Consult the electrode user guide for proper storage techniques. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 41: Ise Temperature Display And Calibration

    (ISE), temperature (no icon) or a blank line. ATC Probe Calibration Technique The temperature calibration mode of the Orion Star LogR meter allows the temperature input for the ATC probe to be manually adjusted. 1. Connect an ATC probe to the meter and change the temperature reading and compensation setting to ATC in the setup menu.
  • Page 42: Data Archiving And Retrieval

    Datalog and Calibration Log Star LogR pH and pH/ISE meters have a 1000 point datalog. Orion Star LogR meter printouts include the meter name, serial number and software version. The pH and ISE calibration printouts include the average slope, the slope between points and the E per point.
  • Page 43: Datalog Deletion Setting

    6. Press to save the setup option and return to measurement mode. Note: If the datalog is not required, set the datalog deletion setting to prevent the error 038 (datalog full) message. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 44: Viewing And Printing The Datalog And Calibration Log

    1. Connect the meter to a printer or computer and verify the meter baud rate and output settings in the setup menu. 2. In the measurement mode, press 3. Press to scroll through to print the datalog or to print the calibration log. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 45 OK button. Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: Hardware 6. Send data from the meter to HyperTerminal. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 46: Declaration Of Conformity

    2006/95/EC - Low Voltage Directive (LVD) EN 61010-1:2001 – Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - general requirements Cheow Kwang Chan Place and Date of Issue: QA/Regulatory Manager February 25, 2010 Singapore Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 47: Weee Compliance

    EU Member State and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products to assist in the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS.
  • Page 48: Chapter Xil Troubleshooting

    BNC shorting cap is firmly attached to the BNC meter input. This error code usually occurs if the BNC shorting cap is missing or not fully connected to the BNC meter input during the meter self test. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 49: Meter Error Codes

    The autosampler is unable to receive a signal from the meter. Review the Signal Error meter setup parameters and make sure that the baud rate of the meter is set to 1200. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 50 7 of the user guide.) If this does not correct the error Temperature Reading code, refer to the probe troubleshooting section in the electrode manual or appendix C of this user guide. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 51: General Troubleshooting

    Problem: T he meter did not accept the change I made in the setup menu. Solution: A fter making a change in the setup menu, press until the arrow icon points to the top line (confirms the change) and then press to save the change and return to the measurement mode. Problem: How do I abort a calibration? Solution: P ress and hold to abort any meter operation and return to the measurement mode. Problem: The printout is a string of numbers and units with commas. Solution: T he output format in the setup menu is set to the computer output or the printer baud rate is set incorrectly in the setup menu. Change the output format to the printer output in the setup menu. Change the baud rate to the correct value for the printer that is being used. Problem: When I press the stirrer button, the stirrer doesn’t work. Solution: T he current stirrer setting is off. Set the speed to 1 through 7 in the setup menu. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 52 ISE Troubleshooting Problem: It takes several minutes for the readings to stabilize during a calibration. Solution: The concentration range in the setup menu is set to low. Change the concentration range to high. The ISE resolution is set to 3 digits in the setup menu. Change the ISE resolution to 2 digits for faster stabilization of the readings. Problem: When I use the automatic blank correction setting and calibrate an ISE, the meter gives a slope that is too low or cannot be manually checked. Solution: Turn the automatic blank correction setting off in the setup menu. LogR Troubleshooting Problem: The meter does not recognize the ATC probe during calibration. Solution: Verify that the ATC probe is connected to the meter. Press and hold to abort any meter operation and return to the measurement mode. Change the temperature reading and compensation setting to ATC in the setup menu. If the meter defaults to , verify the connection of the ATC probe by disconnecting and securely reconnecting the ATC probe. Problem: The temperature reading and compensation setting (third line of the display) automatically changes to AtC or mAn when in relative mV or ISE measurement parameters. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 53 Solution: The LogR technology is only available for pH and mV measurements. When reading relative mV (RmV) or ISE values, the meter switches to , or if an ATC probe is not connected. Selecting the pH or mV measurement parameter will automatically switch the meter back to LogR, if that was the setting prior to ISE or RmV readings. Problem: L ogR temperature value is not within the expected range. Solution: Verify that the LogR calibration has been completed. If the temperature reading and compensation setting was not set to LogR, the LogR setting was not calibrated. The first screen when starting the temperature calibration shows the setting. Problem: T he resistance display shows “--------” Solution: The resistance input is over 6000 Mohms. This resistance value is normal for a new electrode not yet placed into a solution. Prepare the new electrode for testing and place into a solution. Assistance After troubleshooting all components of your measurement system, contact Technical Support. Within the United States call 1.800.225.1480 and outside the United States call 978.232.6000 or fax 978.232.6031. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, contact your local authorized dealer. For the most current contact information, visit www.thermo.com/contactwater. For the latest application and technical resources for Thermo Scientific Orion products, visit www.thermo.com/waterapps. Warranty For the most current warranty information, visit www.thermo.com/water. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 54: Chapter Xlll Meter Specifications

    Regulatory and Safety CE, CSA, TÜV, UL, FCC Class limits Case Material Shock and Vibration Vibration, shipping/handling per ISTA #1A Shock, drop test in packaging per ISTA #1A Enclosure (designed to meet) IP54 Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 55 0 to 90 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20 to +75 °C Storage Relative Humidity 0 to 90 %, non-condensing Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category II Operating Altitude Up to 2000 meters Benchtop Meters Indoor use only Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 56 0 to 100 °C Resolution 0.1 up to 99.9 °C, 1.0 over 99.9 °C Calibration Points 1 to 3 Relative Accuracy ± 0.1 °C Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 57: Ordering Information

    PerpHecT gel-filled, combination pH electrode with epoxy body 9272BN PerpHecT Sure-Flow combination pH electrode with glass body 8102BNUWP ROSS Ultra combination pH electrode with glass body 8165BNWP ROSS Sure-Flow combination pH electrode with epoxy body Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 58 High performance ammonia combination ion selective electrode 9609BNWP Fluoride combination ion selective electrode 9707BNWP Nitrate combination ion selective electrode 8611BNWP ROSS sodium combination ion selective electrode Visit www.thermo.com/water for additional meter kits, accessories, electrodes and solutions. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 59: Appendix A Meter Setup Menu Features

    The low ISE concentration range is designed to improve the accuracy of low concentration measurements by allowing the electrode to have a longer amount of time to stabilize in the calibration standards. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 60 In applications were analytical verification is required, the automatic blank correction feature should be turned off. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 61: Appendix B About Logr Technology

    However, only the exact shape of the curve of PerpHecT electrodes is in the meter’s memory. To maximize system performance and accuracy, use a PerpHecT or PerpHecT ROSS pH electrode. Figure 1 – LogR Resistance vs. Temperature Graph LogR™ Temperature Accuracy Tables Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 62: Logr Temperature Accuracy Tables

    9203BN 0.20 0.10 0.002 0.001 9206BN 0.29 0.06 0.003 0.001 9207BN 0.16 0.07 0.002 0.001 9256BN 0.27 0.07 0.003 0.001 9272BN 0.22 0.06 0.003 0.001 * For 20 °C temperature compensation spans. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 63 9203BN 0.06 0.05 0.001 0.001 9206BN 0.02 0.02 0.000 0.000 9207BN 0.07 0.07 0.001 0.001 9256BN 0.02 0.00 0.001 0.000 9272BN 0.22 0.06 0.003 0.001 * For 20 °C temperature compensation spans. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 64: Appendix C Advanced Orion Star Logr Meter's Electrode Diagnostics

    If this is 0, the electrode needs to be replaced. b. Otherwise, follow the instructions in the electrode manual to fill and prepare the electrode for measuring. Perform the initial electrode check when the electrode is ready. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 65 Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics Initial electrode check To get the most out of the Orion Star LogR meter’s diagnostics, you may want to establish a regular schedule of resistance testing. Perform an initial check of your electrode resistance and record the temperature and resistance value in the table below, or perform a LogR calibration and output the calibration information from the meter to a computer or printer.
  • Page 66 Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics slope degradation, and reduced immunity to noise. By keeping track of the change in resistance (delta, as listed in the log example below), this information may be used to determine when to replace your electrode, before failure occurs, eliminating down time.
  • Page 67: Electrode Diagnostics Log

    Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics Electrode Diagnostics Log Electrode Date Temperature Resistance Delta* Notes SN 1234 1/1/10 Initial test (example) SN 1234 1/8/10 Significantly low resistance (example) indicates electrode failure. *Change in resistance value from prior reading Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 68: Additional Electrode Care Notes

    Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics Additional Electrode Care Notes The Orion Star LogR meter’s diagnostic capability can help notify you if additional electrode care steps need to be taken. If you have seen slow or erratic electrode responses, here are some issues and tips for electrode care that you may want to follow to get your electrode working properly again.
  • Page 69 Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics plug is not covering the filling hole. If there is some salt crystallization blocking the filling hole, rinse off the electrode with distilled water to remove the salts. Avoid water ingress into the electrode filling hole. If the electrode becomes contaminated during rinsing, follow the steps in part d.
  • Page 70 Dirt and deposits may accumulate on your electrode over time, hindering performance. In addition to rinsing the electrode between samples and prior to storage, inspect the electrode periodically for dirt and deposits. Thermo Scientific Orion pH electrode cleaning solutions can be used to remove dirt and deposits without causing damage to the electrode.
  • Page 71 Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics 4. If cleaning a refillable electrode, remove the filling solution from the electrode using the pipette that is included in the kit. Add fresh filling solution to the electrode. Repeat removing and adding filling solution two or three times for optimal electrode performance.
  • Page 72: Appendix D Autosampler Interfacing

    Com 1 port is 1200, so the meter baud rate needs to be set to 1200 or the autosampler dip switches need to be adjusted to 9600 for the Com 1 port. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 73: Meter Preparation For Operating The Autosampler

    Calibration Log section for details on setting this parameter. If a stirrer probe will be used, set the stirrer speed. The stirrer speed can be set from one to seven or OFF . Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 74 Set the number of calibration points to zero if a pH calibration with the autosampler is not needed. This menu will only be shown if the meter has pH function. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 75 ORP calibration feature on by selecting YES. The meter must perform an automatic calibration with the autosampler, so only Thermo Scientific Orion ORP standard can be used. This menu will be shown if the number of pH calibration points is set to zero.
  • Page 76: Meter And Autosampler Operation

    7 . To repeat the same autosampler program, replace the tray and press . To omit the calibration beakers, change the number of rinse beakers or modify another setup parameter for the autosampler, refer to the Meter Preparation for Operating the Autosampler section. Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 77 1200 Baud position is up. To set the autosampler 2400 Baud dip switches to 9600 for Com 1, 38500 adjust DIP switch 4 and DIP switch 5 Baud to the OFF position (up). Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide...
  • Page 78 Environmental Instruments Water Analysis Instruments North America 166 Cummings Center Beverly, MA 01915 USA Toll Free: 1-800-225-1480 Tel: 1-978-232-6000 info.water@thermo.com Netherlands Tel: (31) 033-2463887 info.water.uk@thermo.com China Tel: (86) 21-68654588 wai.asia@thermofisher.com India Tel: (91) 22-4175-8800 wai.asia@thermofisher.com Singapore Tel: (65) 6778-6876 wai.asia@thermofisher.com Japan Tel: (81) 045-453-9175 wai.asia@thermofisher.com...

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