Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Reference Manual

Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Reference Manual

Portable ph/ise/conductivity/rdo/do meter
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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 Chapter 2 Meter Overview.
  • Page 4 Chapter 10 Methods ............35 Saving the Current Meter Settings as a New Method.
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  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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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  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Meter Overview

    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...
  • Page 9: Electrodes And Other Connections

    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...
  • Page 10: Meter Display

    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...
  • Page 11: Meter Keypad

    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...
  • Page 12: Meter Maintenance

    (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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  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Meter Setup

    Mode & Settings Mode & Settings Mode & Settings (pH only) (ISE only) (TDS only) (Salinity only) (ISE only) (ISE only) (RDO Only) Temperature Temperature Temperature Calibration Calibration Input Temperature Calibration Input Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 15: Ph/Ise Channel Menu

    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...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17: Cond Channel Menu

    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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19: Do/Rdo Channel Menu

    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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21: 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 22: View Log Menu

    (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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  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Ph, Rmv And Orp Calibration

    (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...
  • Page 25: 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 mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 26: 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 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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  • Page 28: 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 mode and export the data to a printer or computer. Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 29: Calibration Editing

    (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...
  • Page 30: Chapter 6 Conductivity Calibration

    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...
  • Page 31: Calibration Editing

    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...
  • Page 32: Chapter 7 Rdo/Do Calibration

    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...
  • Page 33: Water Dissolved Oxygen Calibration

    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...
  • Page 34: Manual Dissolved Oxygen Calibration

    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...
  • Page 35: Set Zero Dissolved Oxygen Calibration

    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...
  • Page 36: Chapter 8 Temperature Calibration

    (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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  • Page 38: Chapter 9 Measurement

    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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  • Page 40: Chapter 10 Methods

    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.
  • Page 41: Editing, Copying Or Deleting An Existing Method

    (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...
  • Page 42: Chapter 11 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 43: Computer And Printer Export Settings

    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...
  • Page 44: 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 45: Exporting The Data Log To A Computer Or Printer

    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...
  • Page 46: Clearing The Data Log

    (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...
  • Page 47: 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 48: Chapter 12 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 49: 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 50: Meter Checkout (Conductivity)

    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...
  • Page 51: Electrode Stability Test

    (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...
  • Page 52: Meter Factory Reset

    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...
  • Page 53: Ordering Information

    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...
  • Page 54 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...
  • Page 55 927005MD 927007MD Stainless Steel ATC Probe 9179BNMD Refillable Epoxy ORP/ATC Triode 9180BNMD 9512HPBNWP Fluoride Electrode 9609BNWP 8611BNWP 013005MD 013010MD 013020MD 013025MD 013016MD 083005MD 083010MD 083025MD 086030MD 087010MD 087020MD 087030MD 096019 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 56: Chapter 13 Meter Compliance

    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...
  • Page 57: Declaration Of Conformity

    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...
  • Page 58: Meter Specifications

    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...
  • Page 59 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...
  • Page 60 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...
  • Page 61 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...
  • Page 62: Advanced Meter Features

    Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 63: 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 A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 64: Multipoint Calibration Curve Feature

    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...
  • Page 65: Automatic Blank (Non-Linear) Correction Feature

    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...
  • Page 66 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...
  • Page 67: Conductivity Temperature Compensation And Reference Temperature

    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...
  • Page 68 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...
  • Page 69: Dissolved Oxygen Barometric Pressure Compensation

    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...
  • Page 70: Dissolved Oxygen Salinity Correction

    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...
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