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4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY
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5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1 Key function of pH meter
5.1.1 ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button of the pH meter to switch on the meter and switch off the meter.
5.1.2 CAL/MEAS
CAL: - Press the CAL button to activate the pH calibration mode and activate the temperature calibration mode.
MEAS: - Press the MEAS to allow the return to measurement mode when canceling or terminating any operation.
5.1.3 HOLD/ENTER
HOLD: - Press the HOLD to Activate/Deactivate freezing of the measured reading while in the measurement mode.
ENTER: - Press the ENTER to confirm the measured reading for print.
5.1.4 MI/▲
MI (memory input): - Press MI to capture the measured readings of the pH with its corresponding temperature values and store them
in memory.
▲: Scroll through each SETUP and its sub group menu
5.1.5 MR/▼
MR (memory recall): - Press MR to retrieve the stored data from memory.
▼: - Scroll through each SETUP and its sub group menu.
5.1.6 SETUP: -Press SETUP to activate the parameter setting menu to customize meter configuration, view calibration points and
electrode offset data, select auto power off, reset meter and clear memory.
5.1.7 MODE: - Select the measurement parameter option between pH with temperature.
5.2 General
5.2.1 Electrode Cleaning: Electrodes, which are mechanically intact, can often be restored to normal performance by one or
combination of the following procedures.
5.2.2 Salt Deposits: Dissolve the deposit by immersing the electrode in raw water for ten to fifteen minutes. Then thoroughly rinse
with de-ionized water.
5.2.3 Oil / Grease Films: Wash electrode pH bulb in a little detergent and water. Rinse electrode tip with de-ionized water.
5.2.4 Clogged Reference Junction: Heat a dilute KCl solution to 60-80°C. Place the sensing portion of the pH electrode into the
heated KCl solution for approximately 10 minutes. Allow the electrode to attain room temperature while immersed in some unheated
KCl solution.
5.2.5 Electrode Activation: In case of dehydration/electrode showing sluggish response, the bulb can be re-hydrated by immersing
the electrode in an ideal storage solution (e.g. buffer pH 5.00/5.01 solution) for 1-2 hours. If this fails, proceed for the electrode
rejuvenation.
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5.3.5 Allow time for the reading to stabilize.
5.3.6 If the READY indicator has been activated the READY annunciator lights when the reading is stable.
5.3.7 Press the HOLD to freezing of the measured reading and Press the ENTER to confirm the measured reading.
5.3.8 Record the observed values of pH and Temperature in the respective test data sheet or technical information sheet.
5.3.9 Wash the electrode in de-Ionized water after use and store the electrode in storage solution or pH buffer 5.00/5.01 or
7.00/7.01 buffer solution.
5.4 Calibration of pH meter
Frequency : Daily (Prior to use)
5.4.1 Before starting the calibration make sure that the correct measurement mode is selected.
5.4.2 Wash the electrode thoroughly with de-Ionized water or a rinse solution. Do not wipe the electrode; this causes a build-up of
electrostatic charge on the glass surface.
5.4.3 Maintain the temperature of the buffers to 25°C ± 2°C, unless otherwise specified in the individual monograph and dip the
electrode along with the temperature sensor into the buffers.
5.4.4 Perform the five point calibration using standard buffers of pH 1.68, 5.01/5.00, 7.00/7.01, 10.00/10.01 and 12.45.
5.4.5 Dip the electrode into the calibration buffer. The end of the electrode must be completely immersed into the sample. Stir the
electrode gently to create a homogeneous sample.
5.4.6 Press CAL/MEAS key to enter pH calibration mode .The CAL indicator will be shown. The primary display will show the
measured reading while the smaller secondary display will indicate the pH standard buffer solution reading.
5.4.7 Wait for the measured pH value to stabilize.
5.4.8 Press HOLD/ENTER key to confirm calibration. The meter is now calibrated to the current buffer.
5.4.9 Fist rinse the electrode with de-ionized water, which is followed by next buffer solution and
place it in the buffer solution.
5.4.10 Follow steps 5.5.5 to 5.5.9 for additional calibration points.
5.4.11 When all the calibration points set in the unit configuration set up are completed the meter returns to the measurement mode
automatically. However calibration can be terminated without completing the number of points as set in the unit configuration. It can
be done by pressing CAL\MEAS to return to pH measurement mode. Record the calibration details and Temperature.
5.4.12 Change the calibration buffer every week or whenever required and record.
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