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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A215 Benchtop Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific Orion Star A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity 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 A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meters Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 Chapter 2 Meter Overview.
  • Page 4 Chapter 9 Data Storage and Retrieval ..........29 Data Storage Settings .
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  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Orion Star A215 benchtop pH/conductivity or Star A325 portable pH/conductivity meter. These meters are capable of measuring pH, mV, relative mV (RmV), ORP, conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity, and temperature in °C or °F.
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  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Meter Overview

    Chapter 2 Meter Overview Meter Connections and Inputs Power Source b. Slide off the clear plastic cover from the plug plate. a. Select four AA alkaline batteries. 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.

  • Page 9: Electrodes And Other Connections

    Star A215 Meter Back Panel ATC/ COND POWER RS232 Star A325 Meter Back Panel Orion Star A215 benchtop meters only. Orion Star A215 benchtop meters only. Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...

  • Page 10: Connecting Electrode Arm To The Benchtop Meter

    Connecting Electrode Arm to an Orion Star A Series 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.

  • Page 11: Meter Display

    Meter Display Display Icon Description Displays the time and date entered in the setup menu. 25.0˚ is pressed and the displayed measurement is frozen. alarm value is reached. saved calibration and measurement stability. ready Specifies the stability of the electrode as stabilizing or ready. 7.000 pH 0.0mV pH mode only.

  • Page 12: Meter Keypad

    1 are pH, mV, RmV (relative mV) or ORP. Options for channel 2 are Cond (conductivity), TDS, Salinity and Res (resistivity). Orion Star A215 benchtop meters only. Press to start or stop the stirrer probe. Orion Star A215 benchtop meters only. Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...

  • Page 13: Meter Maintenance

    (frozen), only the Orion Star A215 benchtop meters only. to access the calibration log and data log. Orion Star A215 benchtop meters only. Meter Maintenance meter using the proper cleaning procedure for the type of spill.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Meter Setup

    Chapter 3 Meter Setup Navigating the Setup Menu to enter the main setup menu. Press Press f3 (select) to scroll through the main setup menu options. select a main setup menu option. f3 (select) 3. Press to scroll through setup submenu options. Press to select a setup submenu option.

  • Page 15: Ph Channel Menu

    pH Channel Menu measurements and calibrations. Main Setup Menu 2nd Level 3rd Level Menu Options Menu Description pH Channel Method List of Methods Mode and Settings Measure Mode Auto ( )– Press to take a measurement. When the measurement is stable, it is locked on the display until pressed again.
  • Page 16 pH Channel Menu (cont.) Main Setup Menu 2nd Level 3rd Level Menu Options Menu Description Stability values is indicated. Smart Stability automatically compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time. Menu used to turn the averaging function on or off. Automatic Smart Averaging automatically compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time.

  • Page 17: Cond Channel Menu

    COND Channel Menu resistivity measurements and calibrations. Main Setup Menu 2nd Level 3rd Level Menu Options Menu Description COND Channel Method List of Methods Mode and Settings Measure Mode Menu used to select the displayed measurement mode. Auto ( )– Press to take a measurement.
  • Page 18 COND Channel Menu (cont.) Main Setup Menu 2nd Level 3rd Level Menu Options Menu Description Stability values is indicated. Smart Stability automatically compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time. Menu used to turn the averaging function on or off. Automatic Smart Averaging automatically compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time.

  • Page 19: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Main Setup Menu 2nd Level Menu Options Menu Description Menu used to turn on or off the data log feature. Settings Date / Time Menu used to set the date format as day/month/year or month/day/year; enter 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.

  • Page 20: View Log Menu

    Settings Menu (cont.) Main Setup Menu 2nd Level Menu Options Menu Description Stirrer Menu used to turn the stirrer probe on or off and to set the stirrer probe speed. Star A215 meters only. Contrast Menu used to set the display contrast. Settings (cont.) Auto Shut Off Default value or last...
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  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Ph, Rmv And Orp Calibration

    Chapter 4 pH, RmV and ORP Calibration pH Calibration sample pH and are one to four pH units apart. Prepare the pH electrode according to the instructions in the electrode use guide. Connect the pH electrode and any other electrodes to be used (stirrer probe, ATC probe, reference Note: In most calibration screens, press f1 (esc) to return to the measurement mode without saving the calibration.

  • Page 23: Calibration Editing

    Calibration Editing press f3 (cal edit) to edit the calibration points. 2. Press to highlight the calibration point to be edited and press f2 (select). 3. Press to highlight Remeasure, Edit or Delete and press f2 (select). Remeasure Edit is selected, press f3 (edit) f2 (done) and then press f2 (accept).

  • Page 24: Orp Calibration

    ORP Calibration The mV reading of an ORP standard is dependent on the ORP electrode reference system, reference material different temperatures. according to the instructions in the electrode use guide. Connect the electrode and any other electrodes to be mode to ORP. Note: In most calibration screens, press f1 (esc) to return to the measurement mode without saving the calibration.
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  • Page 26: Chapter 5 Conductivity Calibration

    Chapter 5 Conductivity Calibration Automatic and Direct Calibration that are near the sample conductivity. Prepare the conductivity cell according to the instructions in the on the meter and set the measurement mode to conductivity. Note: For an automatic calibration, the nominal cell constant of the conductivity cell must be entered in the setup menu before the calibration is performed and Thermo Scientific Orion 100 μS/cm, 1413 μS/cm and/or 12.9 mS/cm conductivity standards must be used.

  • Page 27: Calibration Editing

    Calibration Editing f3 (cal edit) to edit the calibration points. 2. Press to highlight the calibration point to be edited and press f2 (select). 3. Press to highlight Remeasure, Edit or Delete and press f2 (select). Remeasure Edit is selected, press f3 (edit) (done) and then press f2 (accept).

  • Page 28: Chapter 6 Temperature Calibration

    Chapter 6 Temperature Calibration to calibrate the temperature readings taken by the ATC probe. Since the temperature offset calculated during the calibration is applied to all future temperature measurements, recalibrate if a different ATC probe is used. Temperature calibration is for the calibration of an ATC probe (separate or built in to a pH electrode, ORP electrode or source icon, set the manual temperature value using the Manual Temp Value menu.
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  • Page 30: Chapter 7 Measurement

    Chapter 7 Measurement first channel can be set to measure pH, mV, RmV (relative mV) or ORP. The second channel can be set to measure Cond (conductivity), TDS, Salinity or Res (resistivity). the measurement mode, press f3 (channel) to scroll through a single measurement display of channel one or channel (channel) until the correct mode Note: It is highly recommended that any unused channels not be shown on the meter display while taking...
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  • Page 32: Chapter 8 Methods

    Chapter 8 Methods The Orion Star A215 and Star A325 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 setting is Saving the Current Meter Settings as a New Method 2.

  • Page 33: Editing, Copying Or Deleting An Existing Method

    Editing, Copying or Deleting an Existing Method 2. Press to highlight pH Channel or COND Channel and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Method and press f3 (select). Current Settings methods (M101) and the date, time and mode of each method (07/01/11 12:45 pH) if methods have been previously created.

  • Page 34: Chapter 9 Data Storage And Retrieval

    Chapter 9 Data Storage and Retrieval Data Storage Settings if the data log is enabled in the setup menu, and to a printer or computer, if a printer or computer is connected to the Read Type Selection 2. Press to highlight pH Channel or COND Channel and press f3 (select). 3.

  • Page 35: Computer And Printer Export Settings

    Computer and Printer Export Settings 2. Press to highlight Settings and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Export Data and press f3 (select). to highlight Printing and press f3 (select). Press to highlight On or Off and press f3 (select). Select On 5.

  • Page 36: Viewing The Calibration Log And Data Log

    Viewing the Calibration Log and Data Log Viewing the Calibration Log 2. Press to highlight View Log and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Calibration Log and press f2 (accept). to highlight pH – Channel or Conductivity – Channel and press f2 (select). 5.

  • Page 37: Exporting The Data Log To A Computer Or Printer

    Exporting the Data Log to a Computer or Printer 2. Press to highlight View Log and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Data Log and press f2 (accept). to highlight pH – Channel or Conductivity – Channel and press f3 (select). (07/01/2011 12:45).

  • Page 38: Clearing The Data Log

    Clearing the Data Log 2. Press to highlight View Log and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Data Log and press f2 (accept). to highlight pH – Channel or Conductivity – Channel and press f3 (select). (07/01/2011 12:45). f3 (options). to highlight Log Clear and press f2 (accept).

  • Page 39: Interfacing A Printer

    Interfacing a Printer calibration data to the printer if the printer option is turned on in the setup menu. Alternatively, measurements and calibration data can be sent to the data log and calibration log. From the data log and calibration log, the operator can chose to print a single data log point, a range of data log points or the entire data log.

  • Page 40: Chapter 10 Customer Services

    Chapter 10 Customer Services Meter Errors and Recommended Actions Error Recommended Actions repeat the self test. Make sure that all of the electrodes are disconnected from the meter (including the reference input), Make sure that all of the electrodes are disconnected from the meter (including the ground input), Repeat the self test.

  • Page 41: Meter Self Test And Checkout

    Meter Self Test and Checkout Meter Self Test 2. Press to highlight Diagnostics and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Self Test and press f2 (accept). and press f2 (yes). 5. Press f2 (yes) to start the self test. Accuracy Test Passed, press f2 (next).

  • Page 42: Meter Checkout (Ph)

    Meter Checkout (pH) Meter Checkout (Conductivity) Note: Requires the conductivity calibration resistor kit for Orion Star A series conductivity meters, Cat. No. 1010001, which must be purchased separately. resistors may be used to verify proper meter function by comparing the meter reading to the conductance of the resistor.

  • Page 43: Electrode Stability Test

    Electrode Stability Test 2. Press to highlight Diagnostics and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight Stability Test and press f2 (accept). to highlight pH – Channel or Conductivity – Channel and press f2 (next). 5. Make sure the electrode or probe to be tested is connected to the channel selected in the previous step and press f2 (yes).

  • Page 44: Meter User Reset

    Meter User Reset 2. Press to highlight Diagnostics and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight User Reset and press f2 (accept). f2 (yes) to reset the meter. About Meter 2. Press to highlight Diagnostics and press f3 (select). 3. Press to highlight About Meter and press f2 (accept).

  • Page 45: 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 StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 46 Ordering Information (cont.) Orion Star A200 and Star A300 Series Portable Meters Description Cat. No. STARA2210 Star A221 pH Portable Meter STARA2215 STARA2220 Star A222 Conductivity Portable Meter STARA2225 STARA2230 Star A223 RDO/DO Portable Meter STARA2235 STARA3210 Star A321 pH Portable Meter STARA3215 STARA3220 Star A322 Conductivity Portable Meter...
  • Page 47 Ordering Information (cont.) Orion Star A Series Accessories and Electrodes Description Cat. No. STARA-BEA STARA-HB STARA-CS Orion Star A Series Portable Hard Carrying Case STARA-AR Storage Sleeve and one Conductivity Cell and DO Probe Holder STARA-ESPH separately) Orion Star A Series Conductivity Cell and DO Probe Holder for Meter Armor STARA-ESCD 1010003 8102BNUWP...

  • Page 48: Chapter 11 Meter Compliance

    Chapter 11 Meter Compliance Notice of Compliance WEEE Compliance the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products that may assist the detection of Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...

  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    Orion Star A212 Conductivity Orion Star A222 Conductivity Orion Star A213 RDO/DO Orion Star A223 RDO/DO Orion Star A321 pH Orion Star A215 pH/Conductivity Orion Star A322 Conductivity Orion Star A323 RDO/DO Orion Star A325 pH/Conductivity Equipment Class: Measurement, control and laboratory...

  • Page 50: Meter Specifications

    Meter Specifications Meter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Relative Humidity Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Weight Size Regulatory and Safety Shock and Vibration Warranty 3 year meter replacement Universal Power Adapter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Relative Humidity...
  • Page 51 Meter Parameter Specifications Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Calibration Points mV/RmV Range Resolution Relative Accuracy ORP Mode Conductivity Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Reference Temperature Temperature Compensation Compatible Cell Constants Resistivity Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Salinity Type Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 52 Range Resolution Relative Accuracy TDS Factor Range Temperature Measurement Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Offset Calibration 1 point Data Logging Delete individual points, group of points or all Inputs Temperature Probe or ATC Probe Probe Output Power AC Adapter Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...
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  • Page 54: Appendix 1 Advanced Meter Features

    Appendix 1 Advanced Meters Features Automatic pH Buffer Recognition Feature reading of the pH electrode in the buffer to recognize and display the buffer value at the measured temperature. the buffer in order for the meter to automatically recognize the buffer. USA pH Buffer Set DIN pH Buffer Set Buffer...

  • Page 55: Electrode Condition Icon

    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 StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...

  • Page 56: Multipoint Calibration Curve Feature

    Multipoint Calibration Curve Feature the data. pH values for samples are calculated according to the segment that their potential values fall into. Those The displayed slope is an average slope of the separate segments. The slope may be outside the range normally Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...

  • Page 57: Conductivity Temperature Compensation And Reference Temperature

    Conductivity Temperature Compensation and Reference Temperature Solution (25 °C to 50 °C) Temperature Coefficient (% / °C) 2.12 Dilute Ammonia 1.32 Sugar Syrup Conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) inorganics in a solution. The dissolved inorganics carry a current that is measured by the conductivity probe. Since Conductivity Automatic Calibration entered in the setup menu.
  • Page 58 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) 1251 12.12 1331 Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...
  • Page 59 Table of Conductivity Standard Values vs. Temperature (cont.) 011005 011006 011007 Cat. No. 01100910 011008 01100510 01100610 01100710 13.35 1552 132.5 15.35 Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide...
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