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Oakton pH 110 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Hand-held pH / mV / Temperature / RS 232 Meter

Summary of pH 110

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    Instruction manual ph 11 & ph 110 hand-held ph / mv / temperature / rs 232 meter technology made easy ... 68x361301 rev. 2 - 11/03.

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    Preface this manual serves to explain the use of the hand-held series meters. The models covered are the ph 11 and the ph 110 hand-held meters. The manual functions in two ways, firstly as a step by step guide to help the user operate the meter. Secondly, it serves as a handy reference guide. This i...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1 introduction......................................................................................................................................... 1 2 display & keypad functions.......................................................................................................

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    9.3 p2.0: v iewing p revious c alibration d ata ..................................................................................... 38 9.4 p3.0: v iew e lectrode d ata ............................................................................................................... 39 9.4.1 view ph e...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 1 1 introduction thank you for selecting the ph 11/110 meter. These meters are microprocessor- based instruments and are designed to be handy, capable of allowing one-hand operation. Each has a large custom dual lcd for clear and easy reading. It is a unique ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 2 2 display & keypad functions 2.1 display the lcd has a primary and secondary display. • the primary display shows the measured ph or mv values. • the secondary display shows the measured temperature. The display also shows error messages, keypad functions a...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 3 2.2 keypad a large membrane keypad makes the instrument easy to use. Each button, when pressed, has a corresponding graphic indicator on the lcd (figure 2 on previous page). Some buttons have several functions depending on its mode of operation. Key functio...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 4 mode meas cal enter hold mr mi setup off on mi mr setup mode meas cal enter hold off on keypad for ph 11 meter keypad for ph 110 meter figure 2: ph 11 and ph 110 keypads.

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 5 3 preparation 3.1 inserting the batteries this meter is packaged with 4 “aaa” alkaline batteries required for operation. To insert the batteries into the meter, follow the procedure outlined below. 1. To open the battery compartment, press down the catch of...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 6 3.2 connecting the ph electrode temperature probe & electrode holder the ph 11/110 meter uses any standard ph, orp, or ion selective electrode (ise) with a bnc connector. For automatic temperature compensation (atc), this meter requires a temperature probe ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 7 3.2.2 to connect the temperature probe: the temperature probe (provided) uses a 2.5 mm phono jack to connect with the socket on the ph 11/110. Insert the jack fully into the socket (figure 6). Note: calibrate your temperature probe when you replace the prob...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 8 1. Align the flange of the second electrode holder with the slot of the first holder (figure 8). 2. Slide the flange of the second holder into the slot of the first holder until the tops of the holders are aligned and secure. 3.2.5 insert the electrode into...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 9 3.3 connecting the ac/dc adapter besides using four aaa-sized batteries as a power source, the ph 11/110 meter can also operate from the power mains using an ac/dc power adapter either at 120/220 vac (sold separately). This is extremely useful if you have a...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 10 3.4.1 rs232c configuration the ph 110 meter has a 9 pin female rs232c connector with the following pin out: pin no. Description 1 - 2 transmit data 3 - 4 - 5 cts (clear to send) 6 - 7 gnd (ground) 8 - 9 - a one-to-one connection can be made with a 9 pin rs...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 11 4 calibration 4.1 important information on meter calibration when you re-calibrate your meter, previous ph and relative mv calibration points are replaced on a point by point basis. For example, if you previously calibrated your meter at ph 4.01, 7.00, and...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 12 4.2.1 ph 11 meter calibration the ph 11 meter is capable of up to 5-point ph calibration to ensure accuracy across the entire ph range of the meter. You can select from the following buffer options: • usa buffers --- ph 1.68, 4.01, 7.00, 10.01, and 12.45. ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 13 4.3 ph calibration with atc note: we recommend that you perform at least 2-point calibration using standard buffers that bracket (one above and one below) the expected sample range. 1. If necessary, press the mode key to select ph mode. The ph indicator ap...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 14 7. Rinse the probe with de-ionised water or a rinse solution, and place it in the next ph buffer. 8. Follow steps 5 and 6 for additional calibration points. See figure 12. 9. When all the calibration points set in the unit configuration setup (see p1.3 sel...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 15 4.4 mv calibration (offset) (only for ph 110) with ph 110 meter, you can perform a calibration or an offset of up to ±150 mv. Note: for oxidation reduction potential (orp) or redox measurements, an orp electrode must be used. 1. While in the measurement fu...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 16 4.5 temperature calibration the temperature sensor is factory calibrated. Calibrate the temperature probe only if you suspect temperature errors may have occurred over a long period of time or if you have a replacement temperature probe. This procedure off...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 17 5 measurement this meter is capable of taking measurements with automatic or manual temperature compensation. Automatic temperature compensation only occurs when a temperature sensor is plugged into the meter. If there is no temperature sensor plugged into...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 18 5.2 manual temperature compensation important: for manual compensation, you must disconnect the temperature probe. The [atc] annunciator will disappear from the lcd. 1. Switch the meter on. Press the mode key to select ph mode. 2. Press the cal/meas key to...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 19 5.3 taking measurements be sure to remove the electrode soaker bottle or protective rubber cap on the electrode before measurement. To take readings: 1. Rinse the probe with de-ionised or distilled water before use to remove any impurities adhering to the ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 20 6 hold function this feature lets you freeze the value of the ph, mv (or relative mv) and temperature readings for a delayed observation. Hold can be used any time when in meas mode. 1. To hold a measurement, press the hold/enter key while in measurement m...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 21 7 memory function the memory function is available in both ph 11 and ph 110 meters. These meters store data in sets: • ph and temperature • mv and temperature • relative mv and temperature (for ph 110) the ph 11 meter can store up to 50 sets of data while ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 22 7.2 memory recall this function recalls the previous readings stored in the memory. You can only access mr from the measurement mode. Memory recall is in “last in first out” order. To recall readings: 1. Press the mr/▼ key once to retrieve the last reading...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 23 8 print function (only for ph 110) the ph 110 meter is equipped with an rs232 communication port and a print ( ) key that facilitate the printing of data from the meter to a printer or computer. 8.1 using ph 110 meter with printer or computer 1. To use the...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 24 running cybercomm portable on page 52. 6. To send data to the printer or computer, press the print key. 8.2 sending data to computer or printer when the print key is pressed, there are two options: • dat / cur: print data on timed interval basis. You can p...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 25 8.2.1 print current data manually to manually print any data that is currently being measured: 1. From measurement mode, press hold key to freeze reading. See figure 24. 2. Print print ( ) key. 3. The “prn – cur” annunciator will appear and flash for about...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 26 5 10 sec sec from measurement mode "mem" annunicator will keep flashing during measurement mode & data will be printed on pre-set timed interval. To stop, press print key enter hold enter hold mi mr set timed interval for printing, eg, every 10 seconds ph ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 27 4. Press hold/enter key. The “prn” primary display will flash until all data is printed. 5. To stop printing, press print key and exit to measurement mode. See figure 26. Note: all stored memory will remain in the meter after printing. Ph meas ready 0 10 2...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 28 ph meas ready 23.4 7.03 during measurement mode repeat print procedure or press cal to exit °c for example,select memory location 10 last memory input location moves to next memory location mr ph ph mem mem mem loc loc loc 20 10 9 mem mem 5.69 5.69 22.4 22...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 29 9 advanced setup functions the advanced setup mode lets you customised your meter’s preferences and defaults. The ph 11 and ph 110 meters feature different sub groups that organise all setup parameters. The sub-groups are: for ph for mv p1.0 unit configura...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 30 from ph measurement mode from mv measurement mode setup setup mem p 1.0 p 1.0 setup ph cal p 2.0 setup ele p 3.0 setup cof cof p 4.0 setup p 5.0 setup p 6.0 setup setup mi mr mi mr mi mr mi mr mi mr mi mr mem setup ele p 3.0 setup p 4.0 setup p 5.0 setup p...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 31 9.1 advanced setup mode overview press the setup key to enter setup mode. Press the mi/▲ and mr/▼ keys to scroll through the sub groups. 9.1.1 ph setup mode setup p 1.0 cof p1.0: unit configuration p1.1 ready indicator (on, off or auto hold) p1.2 select bu...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 32 9.1.2 mv setup mode setup p 1.0 cof p1.0: unit configuration p1.1 ready indicator (on, off or auto hold) p1.4 select °c or °f temperature units (ph 110 only) setup ele p 3.0 p3.0: view electrode data (ph 110 only) p3.1 electrode offset in mv (ph 110 only) ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 33 9.2 p1.0 : unit configuration this subgroup program allows customising the meter to your specific needs. You can program the meter to: 1. Select ready function on or off (ph 110 allows you an additional feature of switching the auto hold function on or off...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 34 9.2.1 p1.1: ready indicator and auto hold function program p1.1 lets you select “ready indicator on” to indicate when the reading is stable, or select “ready indicator off” for faster meter response. In the ph 110 meter, program p1.1 also lets you switch t...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 35 9.2.2 p1.2: select calibration buffer options the types of ph calibration buffer options available are: meter meter display ph calibration buffer options ph 11 usa nst usa buffers --- ph 1.68, 4.01, 7.00, 10.01, and 12.45. Nist buffers --- ph 1.68, 4.01, 6...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 36 9.2.3 p1.3 select number of ph calibration points program p1.3 lets you select the number of calibration points that appear in ph calibration mode: 2, 3, 4, or 5 (or 6 with din buffer option). This lets the meter scroll through the calibration points more ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 37 9.2.4 p1.4 select °c or °f temperature units available in ph 110 meter only the ph 110 meter lets you select between °c and °f units for temperature readings. From measurement mode 1. Press setup key to enter set up mode. 2. Press the mi/▲ or mr/▼ keys to ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 38 9.3 p2.0: viewing previous calibration data this mode lets you recall previous calibration data, which helps you know when to re-calibrate your meter. This is a “view only” mode. From measurement mode: 1. Press the setup key to enter set up mode. 2. Press ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 39 9.4 p3.0: view electrode data program 3 has two “view only” options that let you check the electrode parameters for diagnostic purposes. • from ph measurement mode, you can view the electrode’s offset and slope values. • from mv measurement mode, you can v...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 40 9.4.2 view mv offset (only for ph 110) if you are in mv measurement mode, the display shows the relative mv offset. You can adjust the relative mv offset in relative mv calibration mode. See section 4.4 - mv calibration (offset) on page 15. From mv measure...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 41 9.5 p4.0 : auto-off in program p4.0 you can activate the auto-off option to automatically power off the instrument 20 minutes after the last key selection. This feature is useful for conserving battery power. Under default conditions, the instrument has th...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 42 9.6 p5.0 : reset to factory default this mode lets you reset all parameters to factory default settings. There are two levels of reset: • calibration reset: reset only the calibration values. This clears all previous calibrated values and reset to factory ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 43 note: calibration reset is independent for each measurement parameter. That is: • from ph mode, calibration reset will only erase ph calibration values; and • from mv mode, calibration reset will only erase mv calibration values. 9.6.2 user reset this prog...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 44 9.7 p 6.0: memory clear (clr) use this parameter to clear all memory values when you need to store a new series of values. This lets you avoid confusing the old values with the new ones. No is the default setting. Note: selecting yes will wipe out all memo...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 45 10 cybercomm portable das (only for ph 110) the das software is designed for ph 110, con 110 and do 110 meters to allow you a convenient means of capturing data for future analysis using other software program such as lotus 123, excel or dbase in windows©....

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 46 figure 42: click on 'browse' button and locate cd-rom drive figure 43: locate the cybercomm portable setup program in the cd-rom under "eutech das" directory..

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 47 figure 44: select ‘portable meters’ directory to go to cybercomm portable. Figure 45: open ‘cybercomm portable’ to enter to the setup program..

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 48 figure 46: select "setup.Exe" program and click the open button figure 47: installshield wizard dialog box appears..

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 49 figure 48: click on next button figure 49: key in your name and company name and click next button.

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 50 figure 50: to select another destination directory to install the program, click on browse button. Otherwise, click next button. Figure 51: creating a new program folder. Click on next button..

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 51 figure 52: click on next button. Figure 53: the cybercomm portable das program is fully installed. Click on finish button to end installation..

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 52 10.3 running cybercomm portable before running the das program, please ensure that the rs232 cable is connected between the computer’s serial port and the meter’s port. See section 3.4 - connecting the rs232c cable (only for ph 110) on page 9. Figure 54: r...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 53 10.3.1 buttons & check-box • enable connection - click this button to enable communication between meter and computer. • clear readings - to clear all data and start all over again. • save readings - to save all data displayed in either *.Dat or *.Txt form...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 54 • exit - to exit from cybercomm data acquisition software program. Figure 57: communication settings for computer's com port. It must match with com port settings on cyberscan ph 110 meter. Please refer to section 8.1 using ph 110 meter with printer or com...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 55 10.4 capturing and printing data into computer using data acquisition after matching the communication settings between your computer using data acquisition program and the ph 110 meter, you can now capture data into your computer for analysis and storage ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 56 10.5 trouble-shooting guide a) problem: unable to print when press print key on ph 110 meter, nothing is printed. Possible causes solutions you have not "enable connection" in the data acquisition program. Click on "enable connection" in the data acquisiti...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 57 11 electrode care 11.1 electrode maintenance ph electrodes are susceptible to dirt and contamination and need to be cleaned regularly depending on the extent and condition of use. 11.1.1 storage the best results, always keep the ph bulb wet, preferably in ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 58 rejuvenate it. (see section 11.4 on rejuvenation procedure). 11.2 electrode cleaning electrodes that are mechanically intact can be restored to normal performance by one or combination of the following procedures. A) salt deposits: dissolve the deposit by ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 59 11.4 rejuvenation procedure 1. Dip and stir the electrode in freon or alcohol for 5 minutes. 2. Leave the electrode in tap water for 15 minutes. 3. Dip and stir the electrode in concentrated acid (e.G. Hcl, h2so4) for 5 minutes. 4. Repeat step 2. 5. Dip an...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 60 12 error messages the following table provides a guideline to enable diagnosis of possible problems indicated by the messages generated by the meter. The table also provides possible solutions to the problems encountered. Error message indicates possible c...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 61 13 trouble-shooting problem probable cause remedial action nothing is displayed when the on/off key is selected. 1. Batteries not in place. 2. Batteries (+ & - poles) not in correct polarity. 3. Weak batteries. 1. Insert batteries. 2. Re-insert batteries i...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 62 14 information on ph measurement & electrode the previous sections of this manual describe the various features of the instrument and practical aspects of its operation. This section provides a general description of ph measurement principles. It also prov...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 63 14.1.3 ph and temperature the electromotive force generated in the glass electrode varies with the temperature of the solution. As a result the response of the ph electrode is subjected to variations in temperature. Automatic temperature compensation compe...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 64 14.3 standard ph buffers the following table shows the various ph values at different temperature of the solution during calibration. Temperature (ºc) ph 1.68 (oxalate) ph 4.01 (phthalate) ph 7.00 (neutral phosphate) ph 10.01 (carbonate) ph 12.45 (saturate...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 65 15 list of accessories 15.1 replacement meter and meter accessories eutech instruments item eutech instruments order code cyberscan ph 11 portable ph/mv meterwith 2 electrode holders 15x000700, temperature probe ec-ph5-tem01p ec-ph11/01 cyberscan ph 110 po...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 66 15.2 oakton instruments item oakton instruments order code cyberscan ph 11 portable ph/mv meterwith 2 electrode holders 15x000700, temperature probe ec-ph5-tem01p 35614-22 cyberscan ph 11 portable ph/mv meter with ph electrode ec-fc72522- 01b, 2 electrode ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 67 15.3 calibration solutions item eutech instruments order code oakton instruments order code ph 4.01 buffer solution, 480 ml bottle (1 pint) ec-bu-4bt 00654-00 ph 7.00 buffer solution, 480 ml bottle (1 pint) ec-bu-7bt 00654-04 ph 10.01 buffer solution, 480 ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 68 16 factory default settings 16.1 ph 11 factory default settings program function parameter opting keys parameter options default setting p 1.0 unit configuration parameter title only parameter title only p 1.1 ready indicator mi/▲; mr/▼ on ; off, on p 1.2 ...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 69 16.2 ph 110 factory default settings program function parameter opting keys parameter options default setting p 1.0 unit configuration parameter title only parameter title only p 1.1 ready indicator mi/▲; mr/▼ on ; off, hold on p 1.2 select ph buffer optio...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 70 17 specifications model no. Ph 11 ph 110 ph range -2.00 to 16.00 ph -2.00 to 16.00 ph resolution 0.01 ph 0.01 ph accuracy ± 0.01 ph ± 0.01 ph slope range 80% to 120% 80% to 120% millivolt range -1999 to +1999 mv -1999 to +1999 mv resolution 0.1 mv (between...

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    Instruction manual cyberscan ph 11 / 110 71 18 warranty this meter is supplied with a three-year warranty, six-month warranty for probe against significant deviations in material and workmanship. If repair or adjustment is necessary and has not been the result of abuse or misuse within the designate...

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    For more information on eutech instruments/ oakton instruments’ products, contact your nearest distributor or visit our website listed below: oakton instruments p.O box 5136, vernon hills, il60061, usa tel: (1) 888-462-5866 fax: (1) 847-247-2984 e-mail: info@4oakton.Com web-site: www.4oakton.Com eut...