Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Reference Manual

Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meters Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross and the COIL trade dress are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. and its subsidiaries. AQUAfast, AQUASensors, BOD AutoEZ, ionplus, KNIpHE, LogR, No Cal, ORION, perpHect, PerpHecT, pHISA, pHuture, Pure Water, Sage, ROSS, ROSS Ultra, Sure-Flow, Titrator PLUS, and TURBO2 are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meters Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 Chapter 2 Meter Overview.
  • Page 4 Chapter 9 Data Storage and Retrieval ..........27 Data Storage Settings .
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  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Orion Star A214 benchtop pH/ISE meter or Star A324 portable pH/ISE meter. These meters are capable of measuring pH, mV, relative mV (RmV), ORP, ISE and temperature in °C or °F.
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  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Meter Overview

    (use a coin or your finger) and release the bottom portion of the battery cover. Orion Star A Series Benchtop Orion Star A Series Portable battery cover Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 9: Electrodes And Other Connections

    Star A214 Meter Back Panel ATC/ COND POWER RS232 Star A324 Meter Back Panel Orion Star A214 benchtop meters only. Orion Star A214 benchtop meters only. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 10: Connecting Electrode Arm To The Benchtop Meter

    Orion Star A series benchtop meters include an electrode arm that can be attached to either side of the meter. 2. Choose the side of the meter to attach the arm. should be on the same side as the meter display. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 11: Meter Display

    Specifies the stability of the electrode as stabilizing or ready. 7.000 pH 0.0mV BUFFERS: 1.68, pH mode only. … STANDARDS: ISE mode only. 0.10 1.0 10 is pressed. is pressed. sample ID is pressed. channel Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 12: Meter Keypad

    In the measurement mode, press to log or print a measurement. Orion Star A214 benchtop meters only. Press to start or stop the stirrer probe. Orion Star A214 benchtop meters only. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 13: Meter Maintenance

    (frozen), only the Orion Star A214 benchtop meters only. to access the calibration log and data log. Orion Star A214 benchtop meters only. Meter Maintenance meter using the proper cleaning procedure for the type of spill.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Meter Setup

    Setup Menu Overview pH/ISE Channel Settings Log View Diagnostics Method Mode & Settings (pH only) (Star A214 meters only) (ISE only) (ISE only) (ISE only) Temperature Calibration Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 15: Ph/Ise Channel Menu

    ISE measurements. The automatic blank correction feature uses Blank Correct (ISE mode) (ISE mode) longer amount of time to stabilize in calibration standards (about three to five minutes). Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 16 Menu used to select the temperature units. Temperature Calibration built in to an electrode) to be adjusted by the operator. Temperature Input Menu used to select the source of the temperature measurement. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 17: Settings Menu

    Menu used to set the language for all displayed meter prompts. Menu used to turn on or off the beep sound made every time a meter key is pressed. Alarm Beep Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 18: View Log Menu

    ID) and using the alphanumeric entry screen. View Log Menu Storage and Retrieval chapter for detailed information on using this setup menu. Diagnostics Menu detailed information on using this setup menu. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
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  • Page 20: Chapter 4 Ph, Rmv And Orp Calibration

    (edit) to access the numeric entry screen, enter the slope value and press f2 (accept). f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 21: Calibration Editing

    Press f2 (accept) to accept the entered mV value. log. Press f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 22: Orp Calibration

    (accept) once the value is stable. log. Press f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
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  • Page 24: Ise Calibration

    (edit) to access the numeric entry screen, enter the slope value and press f2 (accept). log. Press f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 25 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode, press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement mode and f3 (cal edit) to edit another calibration point. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 26: Chapter 6 Temperature Calibration

    Offset line. Press f2 (accept) f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
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  • Page 28: Chapter 7 Measurement

    4. Star A214 meters only – If the stirrer probe is in use and the meter is in continuous or timed mode, press to turn off the stirrer probe. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
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  • Page 30: Chapter 8 Methods

    Chapter 8 Methods The Orion Star A214 and Star A324 meters can save up to ten methods per channel and the corresponding calibration data for each method, for the fast and easy recollection of different meter setup parameters. The default meter Saving the Current Meter Settings as a New Method 1.
  • Page 31: Editing, Copying Or Deleting An Existing Method

    (accept) mode. If Delete is selected – press f2 (yes) to delete the method or press f3 (no) to keep the method. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 32: Chapter 9 Data Storage And Retrieval

    (HH), minutes (MM) or seconds (SS); press f3 (edit) to access the numeric entry screen; use the numeric entry screen to change the values and press f1 (back) to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 33: Computer And Printer Export Settings

    Data Log and press f3 (select). 4. Press to highlight Off or On and press f3 (select). f1 (back) and then press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 34: Viewing The Calibration Log And Data Log

    (select). Press f2 (print) to print the data point or press f1 (back) to return to the list of data points. to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 35: Exporting The Data Log To A Computer Or Printer

    Press to highlight a number, press f3 (enter) to select the highlighted vii. Press f2 (done) viii. Press f2 (accept) and then press f2 (yes) Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 36: Clearing The Data Log

    Log Clear and press f2 (accept). f2 (yes) 111111 and pressing f2 (accept) f1 (back) and then press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 37: Interfacing A Printer

    A complimentary copy of general data logging software is available for use with the Orion Star A200 and Star A300 series meters. This can be found on the CD included with the meter or at www.thermoscientific.com/water. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 38: Chapter 10 Customer Services

    Make sure that the electrode is connected to the appropriate meter input and the electrode Measurement Out of Range parameters are entered correctly in the setup menu. Clean the electrode according to the electrode Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 39: Meter Self Test And Checkout

    ) one at a time in any order. When the meter displays Keypad Test Passed, press f2 (next). Self Test Passed. Press to return to the measurement mode. Meter Checkout (pH) Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 40: Electrode Stability Test

    2. Press to highlight Diagnostics and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Factory Reset and press f2 (accept). 4. Press f2 (yes) to reset the meter. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 41: Meter User Reset

    About Meter and press f2 (accept). f1 (back) to return to the diagnostics menu or press to return to the measurement mode. Assistance Warranty and Registration Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 42: Ordering Information

    Description Cat. No. STARA2110 STARA2115 STARA2120 STARA2125 Conductivity 1413μS/cm Standard STARA2126 STARA2130 STARA2135 STARA2136 STARA2140 STARA2145 STARA2146 Storage Solution STARA2147 STARA2148 STARA2150 STARA2155 Standard STARA2160 STARA2165 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 43 STARA3220 Star A322 Conductivity Portable Meter STARA3225 STARA3230 STARA3235 STARA3240 Star A324 pH/ISE Portable Meter STARA3245 STARA3250 STARA3255 Star A Meter Armor STARA3260 STARA3265 STARA3290 STARA3295 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 44 927005MD Stainless Steel ATC Probe 927007MD 9179BNMD 9180BNMD 9512HPBNWP Fluoride Electrode 9609BNWP 8611BNWP 013005MD 013010MD 013020MD 013025MD 013016MD 083005MD 083010MD 083025MD 086030MD 087010MD 087020MD 087030MD 096019 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
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  • Page 46: Chapter 11 Meter Compliance

    (de la class A) prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des WEEE Compliance the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products that may assist the detection of Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive) Electrical equipment for measurement, EN61010-1:2001 Safety Standards UL61010-1:2004 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 QA/Regulatory Manager Singapore Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 48: Meter Specifications

    Storage Temperature Storage Relative Humidity Pollution Overvoltage Category II Meter Parameter Specifications Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Calibration Points Calibration Editing mV/RmV Range Resolution Relative Accuracy ORP Mode Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 49 Calibration Features stability Temperature Measurement Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Offset Calibration 1 point Data Logging Inputs pH or Ion Selective Electrode ATC Probe Output Power AC Adapter Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 50: Appendix 1 Advanced Meter Features

    Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 51: Electrode Condition Icon

    The electrode condition icon indicates the performance of the pH electrode, based on the last saved calibration and electrode measurement stability. Icon pH Electrode Definition of Icon troubleshoot the electrode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 52: Multipoint Calibration Curve Feature

    The displayed slope is an average slope of the separate segments. The slope may be outside the most of the range. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 53: Automatic Blank (Non-Linear) Correction Feature

    E2 = Eo + S x log (C2 + b) E3 = Eo + S x log (C3 + b) the multipoint calibration is treated independently. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 54 3 are not met, the calibration data is handled by the multipoint calibration method described earlier. after calibration is an average of the slope calculated in the automatic blank correction algorithm and the slope(s) for each additional segment. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A214 Benchtop and Star A324 Portable pH/ISE Meter Reference Guide...
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