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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Orion Star A329 portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO meter. These meters are capable of measuring pH, mV, relative mV (RmV), ORP, ISE, conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity, dissolved oxygen and temperature in °C or °F.
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Remove the battery compartment cover. battery cover from the meter (use a coin or your finger) and release the bottom portion of the battery cover. Orion Star A Series Portable Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Electrodes and Other Connections polarographic dissolved oxygen probe and any other applicable electrodes according to the directions in the electrode user guide. ATC/ COND POWER RS232 Star A329 Meter Top Panel Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
RDO/DO modes only. Salt: 0.0 Displays the salinity correction factor used to correct dissolved oxygen measurements. RDO/DO modes only. is pressed. sample ID is pressed. channel is pressed. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
In the single channel measurement modes, press to change the displayed measurement mode. Options In the setup, calibration and other menus, press to scroll right through a list of options. In the measurement mode, press to log or print a measurement. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(freeze) a displayed measurement in the continuous measurement mode. is pressed and the measurement is being held (frozen), only the Meter Maintenance meter using the proper cleaning procedure for the type of spill. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Buffer Group (pH mode) for 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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DO probe, Temperature Calibration Temperature membrane temperature measured by a DO probe or a combination of these to be adjusted by the operator. Temperature Mem Temp Temperature Input Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Menu used to select the type of temperature compensation used for all conductivity measurements. The temperature compensation can be Temp. Comp. Default value or Temp. Coeff. last entered value entry screen to set the value. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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DO probe, Temperature Temperature Calibration membrane temperature measured by a DO probe or a combination of these to be adjusted by the operator. Temperature Mem Temp Temperature Input Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Menu used to select automatic or manual salinity correction for (Practical Salt) Salinity Correct enter a manual value. Manual Stability values is indicated. Smart Stability automatically compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Menu used to select the temperature units. Temperature Calibration Temperature membrane temperature measured by a DO probe or a combination of these to be adjusted by the operator. Temperature Temperature Input Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(sample 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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(edit) to access the numeric entry screen, enter the slope value and press f2 (accept). Press f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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 mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(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 mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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(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 mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(meas) to proceed to the measurement mode, press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement mode and export the data to a printer or computer or press f3 (cal edit) to edit another calibration point. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Press f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Press f2 (done) to exit the numeric entry screen. a. Press f2 (accept) to accept the cell constant value and save and end the calibration. b. Press f3 (edit) Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
102.3 % if using a polarographic DO probe. f3 (cal done) to export the data to the calibration log or press f2 (print) to export the data to the calibration Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Reading is stable. Accept Auto Calibration Value and 100 %. f3 (cal done) to export the data to the calibration log or press f2 (print) to export the data to the Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Press f2 (accept) to accept the entered dissolved oxygen value. f3 (cal done) to export the data to the calibration log or press f2 (print) to export the data to the Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Reading is stable. Accept Auto Calibration Value and 0.00. f3 (cal done) to export the data to the calibration log or press f2 (print) to export the data to the Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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When sample. Press ready and record the applicable measurement parameters and temperature of the sample. changes, so the applicable measurement parameters and temperature of the sample can be recorded ready. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Chapter 10 Methods The Orion Star A329 meter 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 setting is that no settings can be saved in the setup menu.
(accept) measurement mode. If Delete is selected – press f2 (yes) to delete the method or press f3 (no) to keep the method. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
3. Press to highlight Data Log and press f3 (select). to highlight Off or On and press f3 (select). f1 (back) and then press to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Press f2 (done) to exit the numeric entry screen. viii. Press f2 (accept) and then press f2 (yes) to export the data. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(07/01/2011 12:45). f3 (options). to highlight 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
) 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
The actual resistance and conductance values are printed on each resistor. The nominal resistance and conductance values are listed on the label of the calibration kit box for reference. can be damaged. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
(ISE). dissolved oxygen and polarographic dissolved oxygen probes. and noise on the display. Stability Test Passed or Stability Test Failed. Press f1 (esc) or to return to the measurement mode. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
3. Press to highlight 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Ordering Information Orion Star A200 Series Benchtop Meters Cat. No. Description STARA2110 STARA2115 STARA2120 STARA2125 STARA2126 STARA2130 STARA2135 STARA2136 STARA2140 STARA2145 STARA2146 Storage Solution STARA2147 STARA2148 STARA2150 STARA2155 Standard STARA2160 STARA2165 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Star A322 Conductivity Portable Meter STARA3225 STARA3230 Star A323 RDO/DO Portable Meter STARA3235 STARA3240 STARA3245 STARA3250 STARA3255 Star A Meter Armor STARA3260 STARA3265 STARA3290 Star A329 pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Portable Meter STARA3295 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.” ministere des Communications du Canada.” WEEE Compliance directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products that may assist the Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Orion Star A329 pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Equipment Class: Measurement, control and laboratory Conforms with the following directives and standards: EN61326-1:2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive) EN61010-1:2001 Safety Standards UL61010-1:2004 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 QA/Regulatory Manager Singapore Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Enclosure (designed to meet) Warranty 3 year meter replacement Universal Power Adapter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Relative Humidity Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category II Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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ORP Mode Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Calibration Points Calibration Editing Calibration Features Conductivity Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Reference Temperature Temperature Compensation Compatible Cell Constants Calibration Editing Resistivity Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Relative Accuracy Concentration - RDO Range Resolution Relative Accuracy % Saturation - RDO Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Automatic Barometric Pressure Correction Salinity Factor Correction Calibration Features Probe Characteristics Polarographic or RDO Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Relative Accuracy Offset Calibration Data Logging Delete individual points, group of points or all Inputs pH or Ion Selective Electrode Temperature Probe or ATC Probe Probe Output Power AC Adapter Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
The displayed slope is an average slope of the separate segments. The slope may be outside the range normally Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
E2 = Eo + S x log (C2 + b) E3 = Eo + S x log (C3 + b) zero and each segment of the multipoint calibration is treated independently. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
Conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) inorganics in a solution. The dissolved inorganics carry a current that is measured by the conductivity probe. Conductivity Automatic Calibration entered in the setup menu. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
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Table of Conductivity Standard Values vs. Temperature 011005 011006 011007 Cat. No. 01100910 011008 01100510 01100610 01100710 Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Temperature (°C) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard (mS/cm) (mS/cm) 9.993 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
The meter can also use manual barometric pressure compensation if as mm Hg. 1 mm Hg = 0.03937 inch Hg = 1.3332 hPa (mBar) = 0.01934 PSI. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
The meter uses the conductivity value read by the conductivity cell to calculate the salinity correction thousand). Conductivity Salinity Conductivity Salinity Conductivity Salinity at 20 °C Correction at 20 °C Correction at 20 °C Correction (mS/cm) Value (ppt) (mS/cm) Value (ppt) (mS/cm) Value (ppt) Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...