Xylem Lab 860 User Manual

ba75554e05 01/2010Lab 860 Operating manualLaboratory pH meter8422996pH°CTPLab 860

Overview Lab 86010ba75554e05 01/20101.3 Socket fieldCAUTIONOnly connect sensors to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not

Lab 860 Safety11ba75554e05 01/20102 SafetyThis operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation a

Safety Lab 86012ba75554e05 01/20102.1 Authorized useThis meter is authorized exclusively for pH and ORP measurements in the laboratory. The technical

Lab 860 Safety13ba75554e05 01/2010Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be taken out of service and secured agai

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Lab 860 Commissioning15ba75554e05 01/20103 Commissioning3.1 Scope of deliveryz Lab 860 laboratory meter z Power packz 4 batteries 1.5 V Mignon type AA

Commissioning Lab 86016ba75554e05 01/2010CAUTIONMake sure that the poles of the batteries are the right way round.The ± signs on the batteries must co

Lab 860 Operation17ba75554e05 01/20104 Operation4.1 Switching on the meterNoteThe meter has an energy saving feature to avoid unnecessary battery depl

Operation Lab 86018ba75554e05 01/20104.2 General operating principlesThis section contains basic information on the operation of the Lab 860. 4.2.1 Op

Lab 860 Operation19ba75554e05 01/20104.3 MeasuringPreparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:NoteInc

Lab 8602ba75554e05 01/2010Accuracy when going topressThe use of advanced technology and the high quality standard of our instruments are the result of

Operation Lab 86020ba75554e05 01/20104.3.1 Measuring the pH valueStability control SC(drift control)The stability control function (drift control) che

Lab 860 Operation21ba75554e05 01/20104.3.2 Measuring the ORPThe meter can, in conjunction with an ORP electrode, measure the ORP (mV) of a solution. N

Operation Lab 86022ba75554e05 01/20104.4 CalibrationWhy calibrate? pH electrodes age. This changes the zero point (asymmetry) and slope of the pH elec

Lab 860 Operation23ba75554e05 01/20108 Mettler Toledo TEC * 1.9954.0057.0029.20825 °C9 Fisher * 2.0074.0027.00410.00225 °C10 Fluka BS * 4.0066.9848.95

Operation Lab 86024ba75554e05 01/2010NoteThe buffer set is selected in the menu for measurement settings (see page 46).A list of the stored buffer set

Lab 860 Operation25ba75554e05 01/2010Displaying thecalibration dataYou can display the data of the last calibration (see page 36). Subsequently, you c

Operation Lab 86026ba75554e05 01/2010Preparatory activitiesCalError CalError< -30 or > 30... -62 or ... -50 Eliminate the error according to pag

Lab 860 Operation27ba75554e05 01/20104.4.1 Calibration interval (Int.C)The calibration interval and calibration evaluation are indicated on the displa

Operation Lab 86028ba75554e05 01/20104.4.2 Automatic calibration (AutoCal)Use any one to five buffer solutions of the selected buffer set.NoteThe step

Lab 860 Operation29ba75554e05 01/2010NoteHere you can cancel the calibration procedure with <MODE>. This corresponds to a single-point calibrati

Lab 8603ba75554e05 01/2010KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNGDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYDÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉWir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das Pr

Operation Lab 86030ba75554e05 01/2010NoteHere you can cancel the calibration procedure with <MODE>. This corresponds to a two-point calibration.

Lab 860 Operation31ba75554e05 01/20104.5 SavingThe pH meter has an internal data memory. It can store up to 800 datasets. A complete dataset consists

Operation Lab 86032ba75554e05 01/2010 Message StoFull This message appears when all of the 800 memory locations are occupied.When the memory is full,

Lab 860 Operation33ba75554e05 01/20104.5.2 Automatic storage at intervals (AutoStore)In order to store measured values automatically at certain time i

Operation Lab 86034ba75554e05 01/2010Switching off theautomatic storingfunctionYou can terminate the automatic storing function in the following ways:

Lab 860 Operation35ba75554e05 01/20104.5.3 Downloading the data memoryYou can download stored measurement datasets:z to the displayz to the interface

Operation Lab 86036ba75554e05 01/20104.5.4 Erasing the data memoryYou can erase all stored measurement datasets.4.5.5 Downloading calibration dataYou

Lab 860 Operation37ba75554e05 01/2010Download to display viacalibration menuWhile the calibration data is being displayed, you can:z press <OK>

Operation Lab 86038ba75554e05 01/20104.6 Transmitting dataThe meter has two interfaces: z RS232 interface (serial port)z USB interface (device)Via bot

Lab 860 Operation39ba75554e05 01/20104.6.1 Options for data transmissionVia the USB interface you can transmit data to a PC. Via the RS 232 interface,

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Operation Lab 86040ba75554e05 01/20104.6.2 Automatically downloading measurement datasets at intervalsIn order to automatically download to the interf

Lab 860 Operation41ba75554e05 01/2010Socket assignment(RS232)4.6.6 USB interface (device)Connect the interface to the PC via the supplied Z875 USB cab

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Lab 860 Operation43ba75554e05 01/20104.7 SettingsYou can adapt the meter to your individual requirements. The settings are done in the following menus

Operation Lab 86044ba75554e05 01/20104.7.1 System settingsThe default setting is printed in bold. Baud rate (Baud) Switch-off interval(t.OFF)Baud ra

Lab 860 Operation45ba75554e05 01/2010 Date and time4 Set the switch-off interval with <▲><▼>.5 Confirm with <OK>.Day.Month, the sett

Operation Lab 86046ba75554e05 01/20104.7.2 Measurement settingsThese settings apply to calibration and measurement (the default setting is printed in

Lab 860 Operation47ba75554e05 01/2010Display duringcalibration(bUFF)Unit of the value for theslope (SLO)4 Using <▲><▼>, select the display

Operation Lab 86048ba75554e05 01/2010Unit of the value for thezero point (ASY)Resolution(rES)8 Using <▲><▼>, select the unit for the zero

Lab 860 Operation49ba75554e05 01/2010Temperature unit (Unit)Calibrationinterval(Int.C) 12 Using <▲><▼>, toggle between °C and °F.13 Confir

Lab 860 Contents5ba75554e05 01/2010Lab 860 - Contents1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.1 Keypa

Operation Lab 86050ba75554e05 01/20104.7.3 Interval for automatic data transmissionThe interval for automatic data transmission serves to transmit the

Lab 860 Operation51ba75554e05 01/20104.8 Reset4.8.1 Resetting calibration valuesThis function resets the calibration values to the default condition.

Operation Lab 86052ba75554e05 01/20104.8.2 Resetting all meter settingsThis function resets to the default condition all meter settings including the

Lab 860 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal53ba75554e05 01/20105 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal5.1 MaintenanceThe only maintenance activity required is r

Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Lab 86054ba75554e05 01/20105.2 CleaningOccasionally wipe the outside of the meter with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinf

Lab 860 What to do if...55ba75554e05 01/20106 What to do if...Error messageErr1Error messageErr2Error messageErr4Error messageCalErrorCause RemedypH e

What to do if... Lab 86056ba75554e05 01/2010No stable measuredvalue CalClock flashesDisplay,LoBat– Incorrect buffer solutions – Change calibration pro

Lab 860 What to do if...57ba75554e05 01/2010DisplaytoObviously incorrectmeasured valuesInstrument does notreact to keystrokeYou want to know whichsoft

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Lab 860 Technical data59ba75554e05 01/2010Stand October 30, 2009Translation of the legally binding German version7 Technical data7.1 General dataDimen

Contents Lab 8606ba75554e05 01/20104.7 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434.7.1 System settings .

Technical data Lab 86060ba75554e05 01/2010Stand October 30, 2009Translation of the legally binding German versionGuidelinesand norms usedEMC EC guidel

Lab 860 Technical data61ba75554e05 01/2010Stand October 30, 2009Translation of the legally binding German version7.2 Measuring ranges, resolution, acc

Technical data Lab 86062ba75554e05 01/2010Stand October 30, 2009Translation of the legally binding German version

Lab 860 Lists63ba75554e05 01/20108ListsThis chapter provides additional information and orientation aids.Abbreviations The list of abbreviations expla

Lists Lab 86064ba75554e05 01/2010Abbreviations°C Temperature unit °Celsius°F Temperature unit, °FahrenheitASY Zero point (asymmetry)AutoCal Automatic

Lab 860 Lists65ba75554e05 01/2010GlossaryAsymmetry see zero pointResolution Smallest difference between two measured values that can be displayed by a

Lists Lab 86066ba75554e05 01/2010Potentiometry Name of a measuring technique. The signal (depending on the measured parameter) of the electrode is the

Lab 860 Lists67ba75554e05 01/2010Trademarks usedTrademark Owner of the trademarkMerck Merck KGaAMettler Toledo Mettler ToledoFisher Fisher Scientific

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Lab 860 ListsIndex69ba75554e05 01/2010AAuthorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12AutoCal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lab 860 Overview7ba75554e05 01/20101OverviewThe compact Lab 860 precision pH meter enables you to perform pH measurements rapidly and reliably. The La

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Lab 86071ba75554e05 01/2010Appendix: Firmware updateGeneral information With the Update_Labxxx_MxxxP program and a PC you can update the firmware of t

Lab 86072ba75554e05 01/2010After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the meter has taken over the new software version (see page 57).

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Overview Lab 8608ba75554e05 01/20101.1 KeypadIn this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <OK>) in

Lab 860 Overview9ba75554e05 01/20101.2 DisplayFunction displayindicators888881888°C°FU pH%LoBatAutoStoreSCTPCalErrorTimeDay.MonthYearBaudNo.IdentmV/pH