Hach MTC10101 User Instructions

Manual is about: MTC101 series Gel filled ORP/Redox electrode

Summary of MTC10101

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    1 doc272.53.80033 user instructions gel filled orp/redox electrode: model mtc10101, mtc10103, mtc10105, mtc10110, mtc10115 or mtc10130 safety information precautionary labels read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed....

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    2 doc272.53.80033 preparation for use 1. Remove the locking ring and shroud (rugged model). 2. Before first use, remove the tape from the reference junctions and the label from the electrode body. Refer to figure 1 . 3. Rinse the reference junctions and platinum electrode with deionized water and bl...

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    Doc272.53.80033 3 calibration calibration notes • probes are initially calibrated at the factory. However, regular calibration by the user is recommended for best measurement accuracy. • additional standards can be selected in the mtc101 calibration options. • zobell’s redox potential is temperature...

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    4 doc272.53.80033 note: procedures also apply for rugged model probes. 1. Connect the electrode to the meter. 2. Add fresh orp/redox standard to beaker or appropriate container. 3. Select calibrate. The display will show the required orp/redox standard solution. 4. Rinse the electrode with deionized...

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    Doc272.53.80033 5 run check standard the run check standard feature validates instrument performance between sample measurements. Use the run check standard feature for periodic or user-defined interval measurement of a traceable standard solution. Set the criteria for check standards from the mtc10...

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    6 doc272.53.80033 note: procedures also apply for rugged model probes. 1. Prepare the electrode for use ( preparation for use on page 2 ). 2. Connect the electrode to the meter. 3. Rinse the electrode with the sample and place the electrode in fresh sample. 4. Push read. The display will show stabil...

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    Doc272.53.80033 7 measurement - conversion to she reference for some applications it is customary to report redox potential readings relative to the standard hydrogen electrode (she), also called normal hydrogen electrode (nhe). To do this, select the value in table 1 standard potential of reference...

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    8 doc272.53.80033 1. Fill a 10 ml burette with a standard titrant solution with a normality that is 5-10 times that of the sample. 2. Connect the electrode to the meter. 3. Pipet a 50 ml sample into a 150-ml beaker. Stir with a magnetic stirrer throughout the titration. 4. Begin by adding titrant in...

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    Doc272.53.80033 9 maintenance clean the probe if the response time becomes slow ( clean the probe on page 9 ). Storage note: for optimal performance, the reference junction must not dry out. Short-term storage: store the electrode in hach electrode storage solution or 3m potassium chloride (kcl) sol...

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    10 doc272.53.80033 advanced operation parameter-specific settings can be changed through the full access options menu. Details about menu navigation, available options and how to change them are given in the screens, tables and procedures throughout this section. Change measurement options methods a...

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    Doc272.53.80033 11 . 6. If prompted, enter a name for the new method settings. Additional changes made to the settings of an existing method are automatically saved with the same method name. 7. Push exit until the meter returns to the measurement mode. Change calibration options 1. Make sure an ele...

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    12 doc272.53.80033 6. If prompted, enter a name for the new method settings. Additional changes made to the settings of an existing method are automatically saved with the same method name. 7. Push exit until the meter returns to the measurement mode. Change check standard options 1. Make sure an el...

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    Doc272.53.80033 13 troubleshooting message or symptom possible cause action probe not supported software not updated update the hqd software to the newest revision at www.Hach.Com/softwaredownloads . Refer to the hqd series meter manual. Hqd meter does not support intellical probe. Contact a hach te...

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    14 doc272.53.80033 drifting/inaccurate readings contaminated platinum disc clean the electrode. Clogged reference rinse reference junction holes with deionized water thoroughly and gently tap the electrode with hand or shake the electrode down to remove any air bubbles. Improper storage conditions c...

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    Doc272.53.80033 15 parts description quantity catalog number intellical orp/redox gel-filled electrode, standard, with 1 m cable 1 mtc10101 intellical orp/redox gel-filled electrode, standard, with 3 m cable 1 mtc10103 intellical orp/redox gel-filled electrode, rugged, with 5 m cable 1 mtc10105 inte...

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