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Front panel REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • For disabling the overtime feature, simply remove the
Terminals #1, #2 and #3: Electrode jumper on the rear panel.
• Connect a pH-electrode to the meter BNC plug (#1). Note: The overtime system works only if the OFF/Auto/ON
• To benefit from the differential input, connect the proper switch is in “Auto” position.
electrode wire (if available) or a cable with a potential OPERATING THE METER
matching pin (grounding bar) to the relevant terminal Before proceeding make sure that:
(#3) on the rear panel. • the meter is calibrated;
Note: When the Matching Pin can not be immersed together • the setpoint value has been properly adjusted;
with the pH electrode in the solution, disable the • all rear panel wiring and selections are correct;
differential input by shorting terminals #3 (Matching • the OFF/Auto/ON switch is in the desired position.
Pin) and #2 (Electrode Reference) with a jumper wire. Install or immerse the electrode in the solution to be moni-
Terminals #4: Dosing selection tored, then press the “MEAS” key (if necessary).
• For acid dosage, leave the circuit open. The LCD will show the pH value. The LED indicator will light
• For alkaline dosage, short the terminals with a jumper wire. up Green when the meter is in measurement mode and
Terminals #5: Not Used dosing is not active, while will light up Orange/Yellow for
Terminals #6: Power Supply signaling that a dosing action is in progress.
1. BNC plug for pH electrode
• Model BL981411-0: connect the 2 wires of a 12 Vdc
2. Connection for electrode reference CALIBRATION
power adapter to the terminals +12 Vdc and GND.
3. Connection for potential Matching Pin With meter in measurement mode, immerse electrode and
• Model BL981411-1: connect a 3-wire power cable to the
4. Acid/Alkaline dosage selection terminal: Matching Pin (if available) in pH 7.01 buffer solution, shake
terminals while paying attention to the correct earth (PE),
• contact open = acid selection briefly and wait for reading to stabilize. Adjust the CAL
line (L) and neutral (N1 for 115 V or N2 for 230 V) contacts.
1. Liquid Crystal Display • contact closed = alkaline selection trimmer until “7.0 pH” is displayed on the LCD.
Terminals #7: Dosing Contact
2. Switch for selecting dosing mode: 5. Not Used contact • This contact drives the dosing system, accordingly to the SETPOINT
• OFF = dosing disabled 6. Power supply terminal: selected setpoint and dosing direction: Press the “SET” key: the display will show the default or
• Auto = automatic dosage, depending on setpoint value • for BL981411-0 model: 12 Vdc adapter • if “Acid” dosage is set, the relay is ON and dosing previously adjusted value, together with the “SET” indication.
and dosing selection • for BL981411-1 model: 115 Vac or 230 Vac option activated if measured value is higher than setpoint; Using a small screwdriver adjust the “SET” trimmer until the
• ON = dosing always active • if “Alk” dosage is set, the relay is ON and dosing desired setpoint value is displayed.
7. This contact acts as a switch for driving the dosing system (e.g.
3. “MEAS” key to set the instrument to measurement mode dosing pump) activated if measured value is lower than setpoint. After 1 minute the meter automatically returns to the normal
4. “SET” key to display and set the setpoint value Note: The setpoint has a typical hysteresis value comparable mode; or press the “MEAS” key.
8. Not Used contact
5. “SET” trimmer to adjust the setpoint value (0 to 14 pH) 9. Jumper for enabling (jumper in) or disabling (jumper to the meter accuracy.
removed) the overtime control Terminals #8: Not Used
6. “CAL” trimmer to adjust the pH offset value during calibration Overtime system: jumper (#9) and trimmer (#10)
7. 3-colour LED indicator: 10. Trimmer for overtime setting (typically from 5 to 30 minutes)
• This system allows the user to set a maximum dosing
• Green = meter in measurement mode period, by adjusting the rear trimmer from 5 (min) to
• Orange/Yellow = dosing in progress approx. 30 (max) minutes.
• Red, blinking = indicates an alarm condition All external cables connected to the rear panel
• When the set time is exceeded, any dosing action stops,
should end with cable lugs.
the LED indicator on the front panel will blink Red and the
A circuit breaker (rated 6A max.) must be LCD will show the “TIMEOUT” warning message. To exit
connected in close proximity to the equip- the overtime condition, set the OFF/Auto/ON switch to
ment, and in a position easy to reach by the “OFF” position, and then to “Auto” again.
operator, for disconnection of the instrument
and of all the devices connected to the relays. ISTBL1411R2 04/05