K P PATHROSE VAIDYAN’S KANDAMKULATHY VAIDYASALA

PO MALA,KUZHUR

WORK INSTRUCTION
Manual Code Standard ISO 9001:2008
Doc. code Ref. clause
Document Title : Work instruction for Digital Conductivity Meter

ACTIVITY: Work instruction for Digital Conductivity Meter

PURPOSE
To lay down the procedure for the operation of Digital Conductivity Meter.

SCOPE
Applicable to instruments installed in Quality control Departments.

RESPONSIBILITY
QC in charge is responsible for supervision of the activity. QC Chemist is
responsible for maintenance and operation of the instrument.

PROCEDURE

1. Switch on the main supply and press the ON/OFF button of the
conductivity meter to switch on or off the meter.
2. For Automatic temperature Compensation (ATC).simply attach the
conductivity /TDS electrode to the meter ensure that the ATC mode has
been selected in the set up menu. The ATC indicator will light on the LCD.
3. NOTE: If the conductivity /TDS electrode is not properly attached to the
meter or it has been damaged, the ATC indicator will blink and the
temperature display will show “Ur”
4. Rinse the electrode with de-ionized or distilled water before use. Shake or
air dry.
5. To avoid contamination or dilution of the sample rinse the electrode using
the small volume of sample.
6. Press ON switch of the meter. Dip the electrode in the sample.
 7. When dipping the electrode in the sample take care to ensure that the liquid
level is above its upper steel band. Stir the electrode gently in the sample
to create a homogeneous sample.
8. Note the reading on the display once it is stabilized

Compiled by Approved by Issued by

R&D Manager Managing Director Management representative

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