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inoLab Level 3
measuring system with
active multifunction boxes
and inoLab Level 3 terminal

ba12239e03 02/2002
Accuracy when The use of advanced technology and the high quality
going to press standard of our instruments are the result of continuous
development. This may result in differences between this
operating manual and your instrument. Also, we cannot
guarantee that there are absolutely no errors in this manual.
Therefore, we are sure you will understand that we cannot
accept any legal claims resulting from the data, figures or
descriptions.

Warranty We guarantee the instrument described for 3 years from the

date of purchase.
The instrument warranty covers manufacturing faults that
are discovered within the warranty period.
The warranty does not cover components that are replaced
during maintenance work, e. g. batteries.
The warranty claim extends to restoring the instrument to
readiness for use but not, however, to any further claim for
damages. Improper handling or unauthorized opening of the
instrument invalidates any warranty claim.
To ascertain the warranty liability, return the instrument and
proof of purchase together with the date of purchase freight
paid or prepaid.

Copyright © Weilheim 2002, WTW GmbH & Co. KG

Reprinting - even as excerpts - is only allowed with the
explicit written authorization of WTW GmbH & Co. KG,
Weilheim.
Printed in Germany.
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1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Measuring module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
1.2 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.2.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.2.2 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.2.3 Sockets on the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.2.4 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1 Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.2 Preparing the inoLab Level 3 measuring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.3 Switching on the measuring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.4 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3.5 Updating the terminal software (firmware) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.5.1 Checking the version no. of the terminal firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.5.2 Starting the update of the terminal firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

4 Basic principles of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4.1.1 Status display indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4.1.2 Softkey functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4.1.3 Symbols in the Menu mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.1.4 Display of measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
4.2 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.2.1 Keys on the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
4.2.2 Keys on the measuring module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
4.2.3 IBM PC keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.2.4 Barcode reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.3 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.4 Output of measured data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.4.1 Measured data display on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.4.2 Measured data output on the integrated printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4.4.3 Outputting measured data to the RS232/REC interface . . . . . . . .49

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5 System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
5.2 Changing the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.3 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.3.1 Display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5.3.2 Display illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.4 Acoustic signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.5 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.5.1 Temperature unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
5.5.2 Measuring the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
5.6 User profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
5.6.1 Opening the Administration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5.6.2 Opening the Administration window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5.6.3 Creating, editing, or deleting a user profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.6.4 Printing the list of user profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
5.7 Password for user names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
5.7.1 Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
5.7.2 Assigning a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.7.3 Forgotten the password? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
5.8 Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

6 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.1 Settings for pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
6.1.1 Displaying pH/ISE or measured voltage values . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
6.1.2 Setting the pH display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.1.3 Measured value resolution of voltage display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.1.4 Measured value resolution of pH display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.1.5 Resetting to default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
6.2 Calibrating pH measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
6.2.1 Buffer sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
6.2.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
6.3 Measuring the pH value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
6.4 Measuring the ORP voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

7 Ion concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.1 Settings for ISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
7.1.1 Displaying pH/ISE or measured voltage values . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
7.1.2 Setting up the ISE display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

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7.1.3 Measured value resolution of voltage display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

7.1.4 Resetting to default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
7.2 Advanced settings for ISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
7.2.1 Units of the ISE display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
7.2.2 Blank value correction (Bw Corr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
7.2.3 Reference measurement (Ref Meas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
7.2.4 Criterion for AutoRead (AutoRead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
7.3 Calibration for ion-selective measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
7.3.1 Two-point and three-point calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
7.3.2 Four-point to six-point calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
7.4 Measuring the ion concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
7.4.1 Select the measuring method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
7.4.2 Standard Addition (Std Add) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
7.4.3 Double Standard Addition (Std Add ++) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
7.4.4 Standard Subtraction (Std Sub) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
7.4.5 Sample Addition (Smp Add) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
7.4.6 Sample Subtraction (Smp Sub) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
7.4.7 Standard addition with blank value correction (Bw Add) . . . . . . .131

8 Dissolved oxygen (D. O.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

8.1 Settings for D. O. measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
8.1.1 Determining the measuring range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
8.1.2 Displaying the air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
8.1.3 Salinity correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
8.1.4 Resetting to default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
8.2 Calibrating for D. O. measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
8.2.1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
8.2.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
8.3 Measuring the D. O. content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
8.3.1 Selecting the measured value display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
8.3.2 Drift control (AutoRead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

9 BOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
9.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
9.1.1 Operation with the StirrOx G oxygen sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
9.1.2 Operation with a barcode reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
9.2 BOD measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
9.2.1 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
9.2.2 Start measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

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9.2.3 Stopping the BOD measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

9.2.4 End measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
9.3 BOD result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
9.3.1 Displaying, editing and printing the measurement result . . . . . . .165
9.3.2 Deleting BOD measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
9.4 Routines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
9.4.1 Setting up routines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
9.4.2 Starting a measurement with routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
9.4.3 Deleting routines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

10 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
10.1 Settings for conductivity measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
10.1.1 Determining the measuring range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
10.1.2 Entering the reference temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
10.1.3 Displaying the conductivity or specific resistance . . . . . . . . . . . .178
10.1.4 Setting the temperature compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
10.1.5 Reset (Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
10.2 Determining/setting up the cell constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
10.2.1 Determining the cell constant (calibration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
10.2.2 Setting the cell constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
10.3 Measuring the conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
10.3.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
10.3.2 Displaying the conductivity, dry filtrate residue or salinity . . . . . .190
10.3.3 Drift control (AutoRead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

11 Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

11.1 Storage of measurement data records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
11.1.1 Saving individual measurement data records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
11.1.2 Automatically storing measurement data records . . . . . . . . . . . .196
11.1.3 Displaying stored measurement data records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
11.1.4 Deleting stored measurement data records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
11.2 Storage of system configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
11.2.1 Saving the system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
11.2.2 Recalling a system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
11.2.3 Deleting a system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
11.3 Storage of calibration records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

12 Data output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

12.1 Data output to the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

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12.1.1 Numerical display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

12.1.2 Graphical display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
12.2 Outputting data to the integrated printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
12.2.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
12.2.2 Switching on the integrated printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
12.2.3 Data output to the integrated printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
12.2.4 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
12.3 Outputting data to an external printer/PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
12.3.1 Outputting data to the RS232/REC interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
12.3.2 Setting the baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
12.3.3 Determining the data format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
12.3.4 Setting the print interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
12.3.5 Outputting data to an external printer or PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
12.4 Outputting data to the external recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

13 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

13.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
13.1.1 Replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
13.1.2 Changing the roll of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
13.1.3 Maintenance of the probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
13.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
13.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

14 What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

14.1 Terminal messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
14.2 Printer messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
14.3 pH/voltage system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
14.4 Ion concentration system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
14.5 Oxygen system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
14.6 Conductivity system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

15 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

15.1 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
15.2 Measuring module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
15.3 pH/electromotive force of the electrode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
15.4 Ion concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
15.5 Dissolved oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

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15.6 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258

16 Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
16.1 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
16.2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
16.3 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271

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 Overview

1 Overview
The inoLab Level 3 measuring system is suitable for
operating with an inoLab Level 3 terminal and also with a
PC.
This manual contains a description of the operation of
inoLab Level 3 with terminal.

Terminal Measuring module (active

multifunction box)

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Note
The operation of inoLab Level 3 measuring modules on the
PC with the MultiLab pilot software is described in a
separate operating manual.

The newest software version of MultiLab pilot is available on

the Internet under http://www.wtw.com.

Note
Information on other accessories is given in the WTW
catalog, LABORATORY AND FIELD INSTRUMENTATION, or is
available via the Internet.

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1.1 Measuring module

The inoLab Level 3 measuring system works together with
the following inoLab Level 3 active multifunction boxes:
pH, pH/ION, Oxi, BSB/BOD, Cond, pH/Oxi, pH/Cond and
Multi.
Each inoLab Level 3 measuring module has its own fixed
software in order to process the probe signals and to
communicate with the terminal.

Measuring module

A detailed description of the operating elements on the

measuring module can be found in chapter 4 BASIC
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION.

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1.2 Terminal
The terminal is both the display and entry unit of the system.
The settings for the measurement and display of the
measured values are menu-driven via the display. The
terminal is optionally equipped with an integrated printer.
The terminal recognizes the type of inoLab Level 3
measuring module connected and the probe operated with
the measuring module via the connection cable.

1.2.1 Display

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The display of the terminal shows:

1 Menu line to select the measuring and display
settings
2 Type of temperature measurement, i.e. manual
entry, external or integrated temperature probe
3 Status line that displays the active functions and
settings
4 Softkey functions
5 Current measured temperature value
6 Current measured value
7 Selected measured variable

The measured value, active functions or settings and

available menu items that are displayed always correspond
to the active probe and the selected measured variable.

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1.2.2 Keys
The inoLab Level 3 measuring system has a keypad on the
terminal and one on the measuring module. The terminal
keys operate the entire measuring system. Using the g
and a keys on the measuring module, you can also
operate the AutoRead function (drift control) on the
measuring module. The LED on the measuring module
shows the AutoRead status.

Terminal Measuring module

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The topmost row of keys on the terminal consists of

softkeys.
Each softkey carries out the softkey function that is
displayed directly above the key.
A detailed diagram and description of the keys and softkeys
is given in chapter 4 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION.

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1.2.3 Sockets on the terminal

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Connections:
1 Plug-in power supply unit
2 inoLab Level 3 measuring module
3 RS 232 interface/analog output
4 IBM PC keyboard (via adapter cable
AK T-K PS2)

Warning
The line voltage on site must lie within the input voltage
range of the original plug-in power supply unit. Use original
plug-in power supplies only (see chapter 15 TECHNICAL
DATA).

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1.2.4 Firmware
The inoLab Level 3 terminal software (firmware) can be
updated. You can always install the newest software version
for the terminal via a connected PC and a special update
program.
The details of the update are given insection 3.5 and in the
installation program for the update.

Note
Further information on the latest software version is
available from WTW or on the Internet under
http://www.WTW.com.

The addresses and telephone numbers of the WTW

subsidiaries are given on the cover of this operating manual.

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 Safety

2 Safety
This operating manual contains basic instructions that must
be followed in the commissioning, operation and
maintenance of the inoLab Level 3 (terminal and measuring
module) measuring system. Consequently, all responsible
personnel must read this operating manual carefully before
working with the measuring system.
The operating manual must always be available within the
vicinity of the measuring system.
Target group The measuring system was developed for use in the
laboratory.
Thus, we assume that, as a result of their professional
training and experience, the operators will know the
necessary safety precautions to take when handling
chemicals.
Symbols
used
Warning
indicates safety instructions that must be followed to prevent
damage to persons and property.

Note
indicates notes that draw your attention to special features.

Note
indicates cross-references to other documents, e.g.
application reports, operating manuals of probes, etc.

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2.1 Authorized use

This measuring system is authorized exclusively for
potentiometric, conductimetric or amperometric
measurements in the laboratory.
The technical specifications as given in chapter 15
TECHNICAL DATA must be observed. Only the operation and
running of the measuring instrument according to the
instructions given in this operating manual is authorized.
Any other use is considered unauthorized.

2.2 General safety instructions

This measuring system is constructed and tested in
compliance with the EN 61010-1 safety regulations for
electronic measuring instruments.
It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.
Function and The smooth functioning and operational safety of the
operating safety measuring system can only be guaranteed if the generally
applicable safety measures and the specific safety
instructions in this operating manual are followed during
operation.
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the
instrument can only be guaranteed under the environmental
and electrical operating conditions that are in specified in
chapter 15 TECHNICAL DATA.
If the measuring system was transported from a cold
environment to a warm environment, the formation of
condensate can impair the functioning of the measuring
system. In this event, wait until the temperature of the
measuring system reaches room temperature before putting
the measuring system back into operation.

Warning
The measuring system is only allowed to be opened by
personnel authorized by WTW.

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Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the measuring

system must be taken out of service and secured against
inadvertent operation!
Safe operation is no longer possible if the measuring system
(terminal or measuring module):
l has been damaged in transport
l has been stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy
period of time
l is visibly damaged
l no longer operates as described in this manual.

If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier of the

measuring system.

Obligations of the The purchaser of this measuring system must ensure that
purchaser the following laws and guidelines are observed when using
dangerous substances:
l EEC directives for protective labor legislation
l National protective labor legislation
l Safety regulations
l Safety datasheets of the chemical manufacturers.

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3 Commissioning
3.1 Scope of delivery
l The inoLab Level 3 Set includes: inoLab Level 3 terminal,
Level 3 measuring module and probe
(depending on the composition of the inoLab Level 3 set)
l Operating and display instrument
– inoLab Level 3 terminal
– Plug-in power supply with country-specific adapters
(for Great Britain, United States of America, Europe
and Australia)
– RS 232 interface cable, AK T-PC
(for data transmission on the PC and software update).
l Measuring module (active multifunction box)
– inoLab Level 3 measuring module (depending on how
the set is made up)
– Connecting cable (AK M-T) from the measuring
module to the terminal
– Stand rod
– Probe holder
– Locking holder for non-active probes
– for BSB/BOD measuring module:
Adapter cable AK T-K PS2 for connecting a barcode
reader or an IBM-PC keyboard to the measuring
module
l Software MultiLab pilot on CD-ROM
l Connecting cable AK M-PC from the measuring module
to the PC
l Operating manual for terminal and measuring module

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3.2 Preparing the inoLab Level 3 measuring

system
A measuring module that is ready for operation looks as
follows:

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1 Cable holder
2 Stand rod
3 Opening to the cable shaft
4 Connection cable to the terminal (AK M-T)
6 Locking holder
7 Beaker with test solution
8 Probe
9 Freely adjustable probe holder
10 Locking key for probe holder
11 Connection cable: Probe - measuring module

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Perform the following activities before commissioning the

system:
l Prepare the measuring module
l Connect the probe
l Connect the terminal
l Connect the plug-in power supply
l Connect the system upgrades

Preparing the 1 Place the measuring module on a flat surface and

module protect it from intense light and heat.
2 Insert the stand rod (2) into the measuring module.
3 Fix the probe holder (9) onto the stand rod.
4 Adjust the height of the probe holder (9) using the
locking key (10).

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Connecting the 5 Place the probe (8) into the probe holder (9).
probe
6 Place the cable (11) of the probe (8) into the cable
holder (1) on the stand rod.

Connections depending on the

measuring module:
12 pH/ORP electrode or ion-selective
electrode
13 D. O. probe or conductivity cell
14 Oxygen probe with integrated stirrer
(StirrOx G)
15 Reference electrode
16 Temperature probe

7 Plug the probe (8) on the measuring module into the

respective socket (12 or 13).
8 If necessary, insert the plug for the temperature
probe of the electrode into the socket (16).
9 Prepare the beaker with the test solution (7).
10 Adjust the height of the probe holder (9) by pressing
the locking key (10) so that the probe is immersed in
the test solution.
11 For pH, ORP or ISE electrodes with a separate
reference electrode:
Plug the reference electrode into the socket (15).

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12 Place the probe cable (11) into the cable shaft (3) so
that it is stored safely.

Connecting the 13 Plug the connecting cable to the terminal (AK M-T)
terminal into the socket (17).

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14 Place the terminal on a flat surface near the

measuring module and protect it from intense light
and heat.

15 Plug the connecting cable from the measuring

module to the terminal (AK M-T) into the socket (18).

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System upgrades 16 Plug the external temperature probes into the

sockets (15 and 16).
17 Plug the StirrOx G oxygen probe with integrated
stirrer into socket (14).
18 Plug external printer/PC or recorder into socket (19).
19 Connect the external PC keyboard or barcode reader
via the adapter cable AK T-K PS2 to socket (20).
20 Attach the rubber sleeve (6) onto the measuring
module.

Connecting the The plug-in power supply unit supplies the terminal and the
plug-in power measuring module with low voltage (7.5 V ... 12 V DC).
supply

Warning
The line voltage on site must lie within the input voltage
range of the original plug-in power supply unit. Use original
plug-in power supplies only (see chapter 15 TECHNICAL
DATA).

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1 Insert the plug (22) into the socket (21) of the

terminal.
2 Fit the country-specific adapter (23) onto the plug-in
power supply (24).

3 Plug in the original WTW plug-in power supply (24) to

an easily accessible wall socket.
The system is in the standby mode. The display
shows the date and time.

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3.3 Switching on the measuring system

After the plug-in power supply unit is connected and the
initializing period is over, the measuring system switches to
standby mode (Standby and the date and time are
displayed).
When you want to measure, switch the system on.

1 Place the terminal and measuring module on a flat

surface and protect them from intense light and heat.
2 Press the e key or [Online] on the terminal.
The measuring module and probe are initialized.
3 As soon as the measuring module and probe have
been initialized, a selection of user names is
displayed.

4 Select a user name with 82.

l Anonymous Login without password
l Admin Login with password

5 Confirm the user profile with OK.

6 If necessary, enter the password with 82 and 46
and start the login with [OK].
7 As soon as the measuring module and probe are
initialized, a measured value appears on the display,
e.g. the pH value.

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3.4 Settings
To obtain the best results and to make use of the entire
range of functions of the inoLab Level 3 measuring system,
the measuring system must be configured and calibrated.
You can adapt the configuration to your measuring
environment and your requirements via system settings and
probe-dependent settings.

System settings The system settings include the following settings:

l Date and time (chapter 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS)
l Display options (chapter 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS)
l Language selection(chapter 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS)
l Data storage settings (chapter 11 DATA STORAGE)
l Printer settings (chapter 12 DATA OUTPUT)
l Temperature unit (section 5.5.1 TEMPERATURE UNIT)

Probe-dependent Probe-dependent settings include, e.g.:

settings l Selection of the measuring range
l Selection of the display of various measured variables

More detailed information is given in the descriptions of the

individual measured quantities in the section SETTINGS
(chapter 6 to chapter 10).

Calibration More detailed information is given in the descriptions of the

individual measured quantities in the section CALIBRATION
(chapter 6 to chapter 10).

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3.5 Updating the terminal software (firmware)

The program "Firmware Update inoLab Terminal Level3
Vx.x" is used to update the firmware of the inoLab Level 3
terminal. The newest firmware version can be downloaded
from the Internet under www.wtw.com.
Prerequisites:
l PC with Windows 95, 98, or NT operating system
l Minimum of 2 MB free storage
l A free (serial) COM-interface
l Interface cable, AK T-PC (see section 3.1 SCOPE OF
DELIVERY)

Note
The update takes approx. 20 min.

3.5.1 Checking the version no. of the terminal

firmware

1 Swap to offline mode with [Offline].

2 Swap to the menu with [Menu].
3 Select the Opt menu with 46.
4 Confirm the Opt menu with g.
5 Select the Setup menu with 82.
6 Confirm the Setup menu with g.
7 Select the Info... menu with 82.
8 Confirm the Info... menu with g.
The Info window opens. The version number of the
firmware appears next to Terminal : here "1.2".

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3.5.2 Starting the update of the terminal firmware

1 Unplug the plug-in power supply and measuring

module (active multifunction box) from the inoLab
Level 3 terminal.
2 Download the installation program for the firmware
update, e.g. from the Internet.
3 Start the installation program for the firmware update.
The program creates an entry in the Windows start
bar (in the standard installation under Start /
Programme / Firmware Update inoLab Terminal V
x.x..)
4 Start the update program.
The Terminal Programming window opens and
displays instructions for the update.
5 Select the required language for the installation
program in the Language menu.
6 Change the COM interface displayed in the
V24Parameter menu if necessary.
7 Plug the AK T-PC serial cable into the "RS232/REC"
socket (19) on the terminal and connect with the
interface (COM 1 ... 4) of the PC selected in the
V24Parameter menu.

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8 Plug the power supply into the inoLab Level 3

terminal again.
The Standby display appears.

9 Press g and hold it down.

10 Press [Offline].
11 Release both keys.
The Terminal Programming window shows the
current status of the update (in %).
12 Wait for display to reach 100%.
The firmware update has been carried out.
13 Briefly unplug the inoLab Level 3 terminal from the
supply voltage and plug it again.
The Standby display appears. The instrument is
ready for operation.

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4 Basic principles of operation

This section provides basic information on the operation of
the measuring system and the display of the measured
values.
The terminal has two operating modes:
l Display mode
The display shows the current measured value.
Change to the Menu mode using the [menu] softkey.
l Menu mode
The display shows open menus and submenus. For
example, you can operate or set up the following
functions here:
- measuring functions
- calibration functions
- memory functions
- printer/interface functions
- general and system settings

Return to the Display mode by pressing m or by pressing

the [ESC] softkey several times.

The inoLab Level 3 measuring system is operated via the

terminal. The AutoRead function and starting a
measurement with AutoRead can also be operated from the
measuring module.

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4.1 Display
The display shows measured values, active functions/
settings, available softkey functions and a selection of
measuring and display settings in the menu.

Menu
Measured variable, measured value,
measured temperature value,
temperature probe
Status display indicators
Softkey functions

Below the display there are three softkeys to perform the

displayed softkey functions.

4.1.1 Status display indicators

Status display indicators show active functions/settings.

h The AutoRead function is active

h A measurement with AutoRead is active

flashes

i AutoRange is active

jd Automatic pH calibration with standard buffer

solutions, prepared according to DIN 19267,
is active

jt Automatic pH calibration with technical buffer

solutions is active

b Conventional pH calibration with buffer

solutions is active

L Calibration of the conductivity set

x Calibration of an oxygen measuring set

U Calibration of the ion-sensitive measuring

system

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v Temperature probe is being used

z pH measurement only:
Integrated temperature probe of a
conductivity measuring cell is being used

y pH measurement only:
Integrated temperature probe of a D. O.
probe is being used

k D. O. measurement only:
The salt content is taken into consideration.
The salt content refers to the salinity
according to the IOT table

n Conductivity measurement only:

Temperature compensation "nLF" is active

q Conductivity measurement only:

Temperature compensation "lin" is active

7 Conductivity measurement only:

No temperature compensation "TC off"

3 Only when the StirrOxG D. O. probe with

integrated stirrer is connected:
Operating with the integrated stirrer

1 Only when the StirrOxG D. O. probe with

integrated stirrer is connected:
Displays an error on the socket of the stirrer
(see also section 14.5)

0 Conductivity measurement only:

TRef = 20 °C is selected
as the reference temperature

5 Conductivity measurement only:

TRef = 25 °C is selected
as the reference temperature

+ With ion selective measurements only:

Reference measurement active

- With ion selective measurements only:

Blank value correction active

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4.1.2 Softkey functions

The currently available softkey functions are displayed
above the corresponding softkeys.
Softkeys are displayed in italics and in square brackets, e.g.
[Menu].

p Prints the current display contents

(right-hand softkey only)
[Menu] Switches to the Menu
mode (left-hand softkey only)
[ESC] Switches to the next higher menu level in the
Menu mode, or quits the Menu
mode (left-hand softkey only)
[Tab] Swaps between different displays that are
open at the same time (e.g. graphical
display - numerical measured value)
[Next] Switches between the different input fields
in an input window
[Ident] To input the ID of a measured value
[RCL menu] Opens a selection menu for stored
measured values
[Open] Opens a storage for input/output
[Start] Starts a measurement
[Ok] Completes the entries
[X] Deletes the selected entry

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4.1.3 Symbols in the Menu mode

White script White script:

on a black (example: Baud rate 1200)
background Function/setting selected

Black script Black script:

on a white (example: Baud rate 2400)
background Selectable function/setting;
the function/setting can be selected by
pressing 82

Tick Tick ✔
✔ (example: Baud rate 4800 )
Active (✔) setting

Arrow Arrow
(example: Setup)
After selecting and confirming by
pressing g, a submenu with more
functions/settings opens.

Dots Dots...
... (Example Cal Prot. ...)
exists for this menu item:
l A display with input field(s) (e.g. to
enter the calibration interval), or
l A special display
(e. g. calibration records)

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4.1.4 Display of measured values

The display shows measured values clearly by:
l Detailed display of a measured value
l Simultaneous display of two measured values
l Graphical representation of the course of a series of
measurements
l Digital recorder display

Display of a Example:
measured value Display of the pH value.

Display of two Example:

measured values Simultaneous display of pH and measured oxygen value.
(multiparameter
measuring
instruments)
[Tab]

The solid frame indicates the active measured value to

which the active menu, submenu, functions and settings
refer.
You can alternately activate the measured value displayed
on the left or on the right with [Tab].

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Graphical Example:
display Graphical display of a pH graph.

Measurement datasets that you have stored with the

AutoStore function (see section 11.1.2) can be displayed in
the form of a graph. Sections of the graph can be zoomed.
You can print out the current display.
Digital recorder Example:
display Digital recorder for measurement of the pH value.

The digital recorder, like an analog recorder, records the

current measured values continuously.
The measured values are displayed graphically and
numerically.

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4.2 Keys
The inoLab Level 3 measuring system has a keypad on the
terminal and one on the measuring module. The two keys
mentioned below are located both on the terminal and on
the measuring module:
l a key to activate the AutoRead function
l g key to start a measurement with AutoRead. An LED
indicates whether the AutoRead function is active.

If the measuring system is in the Display mode, the

functions of the two keys on the terminal and on the
measuring module are identical.
In addition, you can also plug an IBM PC keyboard into the
terminal.

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4.2.1 Keys on the terminal

1
12
2 11

3 10
9
4
8
5

6
7

1 Three softkeys (display-dependent function keys).

The currently available function of the key appears
on the display above the key.
2 Switches from the Menu to the Display mode or
selects a measured variable
3 Starts a calibration procedure
4 Print LED
(only on the terminal with integrated printer)
red: printer off (offline) or malfunction
green: printer ready for operation (online)
5 Switches the printer on/off
(only on the terminal with integrated printer)
6 Paper feed/line feed
(only on the terminal with integrated printer)
7 Increases or reduces values; Selects functions/
settings in the Menu mode
8 Makes a selection in the Menu mode and
confirms inputs in input fields
9 Saves a measured value manually

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10 Activates/deactivates the AutoRead function

11 Switches the measuring system on/off
12 Displays/transmits measured values

4.2.2 Keys on the measuring module

13
RUN
ENTER
14
AR
15

13 Status indicator of the AutoRead function

LED off: AutoRead function is deactivated
LED lights up: AutoRead function is activated
LED flashes: AutoRead measurement has been
started
14 Starts the AutoRead measurement
(if the AutoRead function is activated)
15 Activates/deactivates the AutoRead function

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4.2.3 IBM PC keyboard

You can also operate the measuring system via an external
keyboard. This enables the input of letters, e.g. for assigning
names as identification (ID).
The keys on the terminal are positioned to correspond to the
keys on the function block of an IBM PC keyboard.

Keyboard on the terminal Keys of an IBM PC keyboard

In addition, the following keys of the PC keyboard have been

allocated to the following functions on the terminal:

PC keyboard Terminal
Enter g
Tab Softkey [TAB]
Esc Softkey [ESC]

Note
To connect a PC keyboard to the terminal, you require the
adapter cable AK T-K PS2.

Switching the integrated printer on or off is only possible via

the o key on the terminal (not via the keyboard).

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4.2.4 Barcode reader

The entry of letters, e.g. for assignment of names as
identification (ID) is also possible with a barcode reader.
To connect a barcode reader to the terminal, you require the
adapter cable AK T-K PS2.

4.3 Menu
The main menu line of the display contains four main
menus.
l The main Meas. menu contains the settings for
measuring with the connected measuring module and
sensor.
l The main Cal menu contains the settings for calibrating
the connected measuring module and probe.
l The main Mem menu contains functions to store and
display measured values and system configurations.
l The main Opt menu contains general settings, e.g. for the
temperature unit or time, and configurations of the
terminal, e.g. of the display.

Calling up the menu 1 Switch on the terminal using e.

The display mode is active.
The display shows a measured value (e.g. pH value).
The [Menu] and p softkeys are available.

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2 Change to the Menu mode with [Menu] .

The last main menu used, e.g. Opt, is opened and the
last menu item used, e.g. Setup, is selected. The
[ESC] softkey is available.

Active (✔) function

Selectable function

A submenu with further settings is

available

Using a menu Action Key

Switch to the next higher menu Press [ESC]
Select a different main menu Press 46
Confirm the selected menu item Press g
Select another menu item Press 82

Quitting a menu Action Key

Switch to the next higher menu Press [ESC]
Switch to the Display mode Press m

How to operate the menu is explained in detail in the

following example.

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Example Setting the temperature unit

Starting point: pH measurement in the Display mode

1 Change to the Menu mode with [Menu] .

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.

3 Select the Setup menu item with 82.

4 Confirm the Setup menu item with g.

5 Select the Temp Unit menu item with 82.

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6 Confirm the Temp Unit menu item with g.

7 Using 82, confirm the Celsius or Fahren setting.

8 Confirm the selected temperature unit with g.

The selected temperature unit is active (✔).

9 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

The temperature unit is shown on the display.

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4.4 Output of measured data

You can display measured values on the display graphically
and numerically, and output them to a printer, an analog
recorder, or a PC.

4.4.1 Measured data display on the screen

Sample display Representation

Numerical display
Display of the current measured
value and the measured temperature
value.

Graphical display
Display of the measured data records
stored with AutoStore in the form of
graphs. The graph can be output to a
printer (see chapter 12 DATA
OUTPUT).

Numerical display
Display of the measured data records
stored with AutoStore in the form of
lists. The values can be output to a
printer (see chapter 12 DATA
OUTPUT).

Digital recorder
The digital recorder shows the current
measured values in the form of a
graph on the display (and the internal
printer) .

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4.4.2 Measured data output on the integrated printer

On a terminal with integrated printer, you can output all
displays directly to the internal printer.
In order to print measured data records, it is necessary to
configure the printer. The detailed settings of the menu can
be found in chapter 12 DATA OUTPUT.
If the internal printer is switched on, start the output of
individual measured data records with the p softkey.
Printing data from the memory is started via Print functions
in the menu.
If the digital recorder is on, the course of the measurement
is shown as a graph on the display. Simultaneously, you can
output the graphical display on the integrated printer.

4.4.3 Outputting measured data to the RS232/REC

interface

Via the RS 232 interface, you can output numerical

measuring data to an external printer, an analog recorder or
a PC.

Note
If you output the data to a PC, you can easily transfer the
data to a database (see section 12.3.5).

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5 System settings
5.1 Date and time
A real-time clock is integrated in the system. The date and
time appear both on the display and in printouts. The clock
is buffered against power failures by two batteries (for
information on how to change the batteries, see section
13.1 MAINTENANCE).

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Select the main Opt menu with 46.
3 Select the Setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Setup menu item with g.
5 Select the Time... menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Time... menu item with g.
The Date/Time window appears on the display.
The input field for hours is marked in the Time line.

7 Option:
Switch between the individual digits with 46.
8 Increase or decrease the number with 82.
9 Press [Next] to change to the next input field (hour -
minute - day - month - year).
10 Complete the input of time and date.
11 Terminate the Menu mode with [ESC].

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5.2 Changing the language

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Select the main Opt menu with 46.
3 Select the Setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Setup menu item with g.
5 Select the Language menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Language menu item with g.
7 Select the English or German language with 82.

8 Confirm the language selection with g.

The language is activated (✔).
9 Terminate the Menu mode with m.
10 Switch off the terminal with o.
11 Switch on the terminal again with o.
Display texts appear in the selected language.

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5.3 Display settings

To adjust the quality of the display to the ambient light, you
can adjust the contrast of the display in 10 steps and switch
on a background display illumination if necessary.

5.3.1 Display contrast

Setting the display 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

contrast
2 Select the main Opt menu with 46.
3 Select the Setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Setup menu item with g.
5 Select the Display menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Display menu item with g.
7 Select the Contrast... menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the Contrast... menu item with g.
The Display Contrast input window appears on the
display.
The input field Input: 0-9 is selected.

9 Increase or decrease the number to the required

contrast with 82.
10 Confirm the input with g.
The display contrast has been set up.
11 Terminate the input with [ESC].
The Menu mode is terminated.

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5.3.2 Display illumination

Switching the 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

display illumination
on/off 2 Select the main Opt menu with 46.
3 Select the Setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Setup menu item with g.
5 Select the Display menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Display menu item with g.
7 Select the BckLight menu item with 82.

8 Confirm the BckLight menu item with g.

The display illumination is switched on (✔).
9 To switch off the display illumination:
Confirm the BckLight menu item with g.
The display illumination is off.
The ✔ symbol behind BckLight disappears.
10 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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5.4 Acoustic signals

You can select which events are to trigger an acoustic
signal:
l Warning messages (Signal)
l When measuring range limits are exceeded (Limit)
l Each time a key with no function is pressed (no func)

You can select several options at the same time.

Selecting acoustic 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

signals
2 Select the main Opt menu with 46.
3 Select the Setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Setup menu item with g.
5 Select the Signal menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Signal menu item with g.
7 Select the Signal, Limit or no func menu item with
82.

8 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The selected acoustic signal is active (✔).
9 Option:
Activate further acoustic signals (✔).
10 Leave the Menu mode with [ESC].

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5.5 Temperature
The temperature is very important for the reproducibility of
measured values. You can select the unit of the temperature
display. The temperature is determined automatically via an
external temperature probe or a temperature probe
integrated in the probe. It is also possible to enter measured
temperature values manually.

5.5.1 Temperature unit

You can display temperature values in °C (degrees Celsius)
or °F (degrees Fahrenheit).

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Select the main Opt menu with 46.
3 Select the Setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Setup menu item with g.
5 Select the Temp Unit menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Temp Unit menu item with g.
7 Use 82 to select the required temperature unit
Celsius or Fahren. menu item with 82.

8 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The selected temperature unit is active (✔).
9 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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5.5.2 Measuring the temperature

For reproducible pH/ISE measurements, it is essential to
measure the temperature.
You have the following possibilities for measuring the
temperature:
l The temperature probe integrated in the probe measures
the temperature automatically
l Automatic measurement of the temperature by the
integrated temperature measuring probe of another probe
l An external temperature probe (accessory) NTC30 or
Pt1000 measures the temperature automatically
l Measuring and entering the temperature manually.

The temperature probe that is used is indicated on the

display by v, y, or z.

Using the When you use probes with an integrated temperature probe,
temperature probe the measured parameter and temperature are always
integrated in the measured simultaneously. If the integrated temperature
probe probe is identified, the measured temperature value and the
status v appears on the display.

Using the If no temperature probe is available for pH/ISE

temperature probe measurements, the temperature can be measured by the
of another probe integrated temperature probe of another probe (oxygen
(multi-parameter probe or conductivity measuring cell).
measuring To do so, proceed as follows:
instruments)
1 Immerse the D. O. probe or conductivity measuring
cell into the test sample.
2 Switch to the Menu mode.
3 Select the main Meas menu with 46.

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4 Select the pH setup menu item with 82.

5 Confirm the pH setup menu item with g.
6 Select the O2/Cond TP menu item with 82.

7 Confirm the O2/Cond TP menu item with g.

The temperature measurement is active (✔).
8 Terminate the Menu mode with m.
y or z appears on the display so you can check
your setting.

Using an external If you want to measure the temperature using an external

temperature probe temperature probe, proceed as follows:

1 Connect the temperature probe to the measuring

module.
2 Immerse the temperature probe in the test sample.
The measured temperature value is displayed.

Entering the If you want to enter the temperature manually instead of

temperature value measuring it automatically, proceed as follows:
manually
1 Measure the current temperature of the test sample.
2 Call up the Display mode with m.
3 Call up the pH measured variable with 46.

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4 Call up the entry field for the temperature value with

82.

5 Option:
Switch between the individual digits with 46.
6 Set up the temperature value with 82.
7 Confirm the temperature value with g.
8 Terminate the input with [ESC].
The display shows the temperature value that was
selected.

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5.6 User profiles

All documented measurement or calibration data are output
together with the user name of the provider. User profiles
contain the user name and the authorization assigned to the
user.

Name Access Authorization

Admin protected l to measure all measured
by a variables
password l to calibrate all measured
variables
l to change all settings
l to save all settings
l to enable/disable the login with
the user name, Anonymous
l to set up/delete user profiles
Anon- free l to measure all measured
ymous variables
l to calibrate all measured
variables
l to change all settings
l to save all settings
Self- protected Setting: none
created by a l to measure all measured
user password variables
profiles l to calibrate all measured
variables
l to change all settings
l to save all settings

Setting: 1 ... 4
l to measure one measured
variable
l to calibrate one measured
variable
l to change the setting of one
measured variable.

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The administration of user profiles is only possible if a user

logs in with the user name, Admin.

Note
The user name Anonymous provides rapid access to the
inoLab Level 3 measuring system without having to enter a
password.

The administrator can disable or enable this access (see

section 5.6.3).

The password "0001" is the default setting for the user name
Admin when the instrument is delivered.

The administrator (login with the user name Admin)

administrates user names and authorizations (see
section 5.6.3):
l enabling/disabling the login with the user name,
Anonymous
l creating a user profile
l changing a user profile
l deleting a user profile
l printing out the list of user profiles

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5.6.1 Opening the Administration menu

1 Swap to standby mode with e.

2 Swap to offline mode with [Offline].
3 Select the user name Admin with 82.
4 Confirm the user name with [OK].
5 Input the password for the user name with 82 and
46.
6 Confirm the password with [OK].
Access to the settings in the offline mode is opened.
7 Switch to the menu mode with Menu.
8 Select the Opt menu with 46.
9 Select the User menu item with 82.
10 Confirm the User menu item with g.

5.6.2 Opening the Administration window

1 Open the User menu (see section 5.6.1).

2 Select the Administration menu item with 82.
3 Confirm the Administration menu item with [OK].
The Administration window opens.

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5.6.3 Creating, editing, or deleting a user profile

Enabling/disabling 1 Open the Administration window (see section 5.6.2).

the user profile,
Anonymous 2 Select the user name Anonymous with 82.
3 Select the user name Anonymous with [OK].
A prompt appears for changing the present setting.
4 Select Yes with [Next].
5 Confirm the change with g.
The OFF status appears in the field next to
Anonymous in the Administration window.
The login with the user name Anonymous is disabled.

Creating a user 1 Open the Administration window (see section 5.6.2).

profile
2 Select the ??? entry with 82.
3 Confirm the ??? entry with [OK].
A dialog for the input of a new user profile opens.
4 Enter a user name.
5 Swap to the Setting field with [Next].
6 Select one of the settings None or 1 ... 4 with 82.
7 Confirm the Name and Setting with [OK].
The new user profile appears in the Administration
window.

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Note
If no setting with the selected number is yet stored, a
message appears when the user profile is stored. Save a
setting (see section 11.2).

It is not possible to log in with a user name without a valid

setting.

Changing a user 1 Open the Administration window (see section 5.6.2).

profile
2 Select a user name with 82.
3 Confirm the user name with [OK].
A dialog opens for changing the Name or Setting of
the user profile.
4 Swap to the Setting field with [Next].
5 Select one of the settings 1 ... 4 with 82.
6 Confirm the Name and Setting with [OK].
The changed user profile appears in the
Administration window.

Deleting a user 1 Open the Administration window (see section 5.6.2).

profile
2 Select a user name with 82.
3 Delete the user profile with [X].
A security prompt opens for deleting the user profile.
4 Select Yes with [Next].
5 Confirm the deletion with g.
The user name is deleted from the list of user names
in the Administration window.

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5.6.4 Printing the list of user profiles

The administrator (login with the user name, Admin) can
print out a list of current user profiles or all user profiles.
The list of current user profiles (Current) contains the user
profiles which can be used for login.
The list of all user profiles (Complete) contains all current
and all deleted user profiles, which have been used for at
least one login.

1 Open the User menu (see section 5.6.1).

2 Select the Print menu item with 82.
3 Confirm the Print menu item with [OK].
The list of user profiles is printed.
4 Use 82 to select the Current or Complete menu
item.
5 Confirm the selection with [OK].
The list of user profiles is printed.

Note
A consecutive number for each user profile is also assigned
internally.

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5.7 Password for user names

The login with the user name Admin and all self-created
user names is protected by a password.
Each terminal is delivered with the password "0001" for the
user name, Admin. Change this password as soon as
possible.

5.7.1 Changing the password

The password has 4 numerical digits. The password "0000"

is not allowed.

1 Swap to standby mode.

2 Swap to the selection of the user name with [Online]
or [Offline].
3 Select a user name with 82.

4 Confirm the selection of the user name with [OK].

The dialog for the password input opens.
5 Swap to the Change current field with [Next].
6 Input the current password with 82 and 46.
7 Swap to the Change new field with [Next].
8 Input a new four-digit password with 82 and 46.
9 Confirm the new password with [OK].
The display swaps to the online or offline display. The
password is changed.

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5.7.2 Assigning a password

As long as no login has yet been made with a new user
name, this user name is displayed in brackets in the list of
user names. The user specifies the password when he first
logs in with the new user name.

Note
No access to this user profile is possible without this
password.

1 Swap to standby mode.

2 Swap to the selection of the user name with [Online]
or [Offline].
3 Select the new user name (name in brackets) with
82.

4 Confirm the selection of the user name with [OK].

The dialog for the password input opens.
5 Input a four-digit password with 82 and 46.

Note
The password has 4 numerical digits. The password "0000"
is not allowed.

6 Confirm the password with g.

The display swaps to the online or offline display.

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5.7.3 Forgotten the password?

Self-created It is not possible to log in with this user name without a
user profile password.
The administrator can delete and recreate the user profile
(see section 5.6.3).

Admin In emergencies, it is also possible to log in with the user

name Admin using a special enabling code obtained from
WTW GmbH & Co. KG.
The address and telephone number of WTW GmbH & Co.
KG is given on the cover page of this operating manual.

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5.8 Modules
The calibration data can only be assigned to a user name if
the calibration data were recorded with the current
combination of terminal and module.
As a result of the registration of the modules, the terminal
recognizes whether the calibration data were stored in the
module with this or another terminal.
The registration of a module to a terminal is made
automatically in the first calibration of a module at a terminal.
If a module is registered at a terminal, the user name with
which the calibration was performed appears on the display
during the prompt of a calibration protocol, and the module
appears in the Registered modules list. This list contains all
registered modules with the module type and serial number.
If a module is not registered at a terminal, a note together
with unknown as the user name appears on the display
during the prompt of a calibration protocol.

Note
The maximum number of registered modules is 16. Further
modules are not registered. Calibrations are nevertheless
possible. Anonymous appears as the user name.

Viewing, printing out and editing the list of Registered

modules is only possible during login with the user name
Admin.

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1 Open the Administration menu (see section 5.6.1).

2 Select the Module menu item with 82.
3 Confirm the Module menu item with [OK].
The Module register window opens.

Deleting a module
4 Select a Module menu item with 82.
5 Delete the selected Module with [X]

or
Print out the list of
registered modules
6 Print out the list of Modules with [PRINT].

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6 pH
Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
pH, pH/ION, pH/Cond, pH/Oxi and Multi.

6.1 Settings for pH

We recommend checking the current settings and correcting
them if necessary before a measurement.

6.1.1 Displaying pH/ISE or measured voltage values

For pH measurements, the inoLab Level 3 enables rapid

switching between the display of the pH value (pH) and the
voltage (U).

1 Activate the Display mode.

2 Switch to the display of the pH value with m.
3 Switch between the measured value display of the
pH value (pH) and voltage (U) with 46.

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6.1.2 Setting the pH display

pH electrodes are connected to the same connector on the
measuring module.
The selection of the measured variable ISE or pH is made in
the main Meas menu. The active pH or ISE setting is marked
with ✔.

Measured variable, 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

pH
2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the pH menu item with 82.

4 Confirm the pH menu item with g.

The pH display is active (✔).
5 Terminate the Menu mode with m.
The pH value appears on the display.

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6.1.3 Measured value resolution of voltage display

Using the U-AutoRng function, you can select the resolution
of the voltage measurement:
l If U-AutoRng is not active, voltages in the range of -1999
to +1999 mV are measured with a resolution of 1 mV.
l If U-AutoRng is active, voltages in the range of
+999.9 mV to -999.9 mV are measured with a resolution
of 0.1 mV.
The rest of the measuring range remains unchanged.

Note
If you expect voltages outside the range +999.9 mV to -
999.9 mV and want to connect a recorder, deactivate U-
AutoRange. Otherwise, the recorder scaling at the range
limits will change.

Measured value 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

resolution,
U 2 Use 4 6 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the pH setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the pH setup menu item with g.
5 Select the U-AutoRng menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the U-AutoRng menu item with g.

The U-AutoRng function is active (✔).
Voltages in the range between -999.9 and +999.9 are
displayed with a resolution of 0.1 mV.
7 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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6.1.4 Measured value resolution of pH display

You can select the resolution for the pH value:
l If the high resolution (pH high resol. ✔) is switched on,
measurement is carried out over the entire pH range with
the smallest possible resolution of 0.001.
l If the high resolution (pH high resol.) is switched off,
measurement is carried out over the entire pH range with
a resolution of 0.01.

Measured value 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

resolution, pH
2 Use 4 6 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the pH setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the pH setup menu item with g.
5 Select the pH high resol. menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the pH high resol. menu item with ❇.

The 0.001 resolution is active (✔).
7 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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6.1.5 Resetting to default settings

You can reset (initialize) the settings for the pH
measurement to the default settings.
In a reset, the following functions for the pH measurement
are reset to the default settings:

Measuring mode pH
Asymmetry UAsy in mV 0 mV
Slope S (k) in mV -59.16 mV
Calibration procedures AutoCal TEC
Temperature, manual 25 °C

pH reset With the reset pH function, all the settings for pH

measurements are reset to the default values.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Reset pH menu item with 82.

4 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The default settings for pH measurements have been
restored.
The Menu mode is terminated.

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6.2 Calibrating pH measurements

Why calibrate? pH electrodes age. This changes the asymmetry and slope
of the pH electrode. This may cause the measuring system
to ignore the limits of a calibrated system. Calibration
determines the current values of the asymmetry and slope
and stores them in the measuring module.
Calibration must be performed at regular intervals.

Note
Always calibrate after replacing the pH electrode.

You can choose between two calibration procedures:

AutoCal and ConCal:
AutoCal is a fully automatic calibration using the datasets selected
for buffer solutions in the pH buffer menu.
ConCal is the conventional two-point calibration method and single-
point calibration is the simplified calibration method.
AutoRead When calibrating with AutoCal, the AutoRead function is
automatically activated.
The current AutoRead measurement can be terminated at
any time (accepting the current value) by pressing g.
Calibration record The calibration record contains the calibration data of the
current calibration. You can call up the calibration record by
outputting the data storage (section 11.3).

Note
You can automatically print a calibration record following
calibration. To do so, switch on the printer before calibrating
(print LED lights up green). After a valid calibration, the
record is printed.

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Sample printout:

pH calibration
Cal Date: 05.12.1999
Cal Time: 22:46
Cal Interval: 7 days
AutoCal TEC Tman AR
Buffer 1 2.00
Buffer 2 4.01
Buffer 3 7.00
Buffer 4 10.00
C1 290.6 mV 25°C
C1 174.5 mV 25°C
C1 0.2 mV 25°C
C1 -174.6 mV 25°C
S -58.2mV/pH
ASY 0 mV
Sensor +++
User: xxxxxx

Calibration After the calibration, the measuring module automatically

evaluation evaluates the current status of the system. The asymmetry
and slope are evaluated separately. The displayed probe
symbol shows the worse-case evaluation of both variables.
.

Display Asymmetry Slope [mV/

[mV] pH]
-15 ... +15 -60.5 ... -58

-20 ... +20 -58 ... -57

-25 ... +25 -61 ... -60.5

or
-57 ... -56
-30 ... +30 -62 ... -61
or
Clean the electrode -56 ... -50
according to the
electrode operating
manual
< -30 or ... -62 or
E3
> 30 ... -50
Eliminate the error
according to chapter
14 WHAT TO DO IF...

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6.2.1 Buffer sets

Before each calibration, it is necessary to inspect the
selected calibration procedure and the buffer sets used. You
can use the following buffer sets at the specified
temperatures for an automatic calibration.

Buffer set Menu pH at

designati values temp
on
WTW technical buffer Buffer 2.00 25 °C
solutions TEC 4.01
7.00
10.00
Standard buffer solutions Buffer 1.679 25 °C
according to DIN 19266 DIN 4.006
6.865
9.180
12.454
Merck company Buffer 2.00 20 °C
Titrisole buffers and buffer Mrk1 4.00
solutions 7.00
Riedel de Haen company 9.00
Fixanale buffers and buffer 12.00
solutions
Merck company Buffer 1.00 20 °C
Titrisole buffers and buffer Mrk2 3.00
solutions 6.00
Riedel de Haen company 8.00
Fixanale buffers and buffer 10.00
solutions 13.00

Merck company ready-made Buffer 4.66 20 °C

buffer solutions Mrk3 6.88
9.22

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Selecting the 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

calibration
procedure 2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the pH caltype menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the pH caltype menu item with g.
5 Use 82 to select the AutoCal or ConCal menu item.

6 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The selected calibration procedure is active (✔).

Selecting the buffer For each calibration procedure, you can select between the
data record buffer datasets TEC, DIN and Mrk:

7 Select the pH Buffer menu item with 82.

8 Confirm the pH Buffer menu item with g.
9 Select the Buffer TEC, Buffer DIN or Buffer Mrk 1...3
menu item with 82.

10 Confirm the selected buffer data record with g. The

selected setting is active (✔).
11 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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Calibration interval The calibration interval determines the time interval between
regular system calibrations.
The terminal reminds you to calibrate regularly by the
flashing probe symbol on the display.
The calibration interval is set to 7 days in the factory. You
can change the interval (1-999 days).
For most applications, we recommend a shorter calibration
interval.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Use 82 to select the Cal Int. ... menu item.
4 Use g to confirm the Cal Int. ... menu item.
The Calibration interval entry window appears.

5 Option:
Switch between the individual digits with 46.
6 Increase or reduce the value with 82.
7 Confirm the value for the calibration interval with g.
8 Use [ESC] to terminate the Menu mode.

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6.2.2 Calibration

Preparatory 1 Use m and/or 46 to display the pH value.

activities
2 Connect the pH electrode to the measuring module.
3 Keep the buffer solutions ready (up to 5 solutions,
depending on the selected calibration procedure).
4 Adjust the temperature of the solutions and measure
the temperature if measurement is made without a
temperature probe.

Note
During calibration without a temperature probe, set the
current temperature of the respective buffer solution
manually (see section 5.5.1).
If you use a temperature probe, it is not necessary to enter
the temperature manually.

AutoCal For the AutoCal procedure, use buffer solutions according to

calibration the buffer table (see section 6.2.1).
During calibration, the display shows both the calibration
procedure and the number of the next buffer solution before
a new buffer solution is used.
The display, e.g. ct1 here, has the following meaning:

c:The calibration has been started.

t: Selected buffer dataset
t = Technical buffer or
d = DIN buffer or
m = Merck buffer
Possible values: t, d, m
1: No. of the next buffer solution
1 = 1st buffer solution
2 = 2nd buffer solution
3 = ..., etc.
Possible values: 1 ... 5

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The following example covers the autocalibration procedure

using WTW technical buffer solutions. If you use other buffer
solutions, e. g. DIN buffers or buffer solutions of the Merck
company, the displays before using the next buffer will be
different.

Note
During calibration, always use the pH buffer solutions in
ascending order.

1 Select the AutoCal calibration procedure (see

section 6.2.1).
2 Select the buffer data record (see section 6.2.1).
3 Perform the preparatory activities (see section 6.2.2).
4 Start the calibration procedure with c.
ct1 appears on the display.

5 If necessary, set the temperature of the first buffer

solution with 82 (see section 5.5.2).
6 Immerse the electrode and the temperature probe in
the first buffer solution.
7 Start the measurement with g.
The h display indicator flashes.
The electrode voltage (U in mV) appears on the
display. As soon as a stable value is reached, the
display h no longer flashes. ct2 appears on the
display.

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8 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

9 If necessary, set the temperature of the second buffer
solution with 82 (see section 5.5.1).
10 Immerse the electrode and the temperature probe in
the second buffer solution.
11 Start the measurement with g.
The h display indicator flashes. The electrode
voltage (mV) appears on the display.
As soon as a stable value is reached, h disappears.
The slope value (mV/pH) and the asymmetry value
(mV) appear on the display. The probe symbol shows
the calibration evaluation after the two-point
calibration.

12 Use g to go on to the three-point calibration

(ct3 appears on the display)
or terminate after the two-point calibration with m
(the current calibration data are stored).

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Three-point 13 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

calibration
14 If necessary, set the temperature of the third buffer
solution with 82 (see section 5.5.1).
15 Immerse the electrode and the temperature probe in
the third buffer solution.
16 Press the g key.
The h display indicator flashes.
The electrode voltage (mV) appears on the display.
As soon as a stable value is reached, h disappears.
The probe symbol shows the calibration evaluation
after the three-point calibration.
The value of the slope S (in mV/pH) and the value of
the asymmetry (in mV) appear on the display.

17 Use g to go on to the four-point calibration

(ct4 appears on the display)
or terminate after the three-point calibration with m
(the current calibration data are stored).

Four-point 18 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

calibration
19 If necessary, set the temperature of the fourth buffer
solution with 82 (see section 5.5.1).
20 Immerse the electrode and the temperature probe in
the fourth buffer solution.

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21 Press the g key.

The h display indicator flashes.
The electrode voltage (mV) appears on the display.
As soon as a stable value is reached, h disappears.
The probe symbol shows the calibration evaluation
after the four-point calibration.
The value of the slope S (in mV/pH) and the value of
the asymmetry UAsy (in mV) appear on the display.

22 Press the g key.

The pH value and the probe symbol appear on the
display. The system is calibrated for pH
measurements.

Note
The calibration line is determined by linear regression.
After the calibration is finished, the calibration record is
automatically printed if the printer is ready for operation.
Information on setting up a printer and on the printout of
further calibration protocols is given in chapter 12 DATA
OUTPUT and section 12.2.4 PRINTING.

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ConCal Only one buffer solution is required for single-point

single-point calibration. The pH value should lie as close as possible to
calibration the expected measured value. Only the electrode
asymmetry is then newly determined. The slope of the last
two-point calibration is retained.

ConCal Use the following buffer solutions:

two-point calibration l pH 7.0 ± 0.5
l Any other buffer solution so that the measuring range is
covered as well as possible

Note
The ConCal calibration procedure has no temperature
compensation. The buffer solutions must have the correct
temperature.

If you use a temperature probe, it is not necessary to enter

the temperature manually.

1 Select the ConCal calibration procedure

(section 6.2.1).
2 Perform the preparatory activities (see section 6.2.2).
3 Start the calibration procedure with c.
4 Immerse the electrode and the temperature probe in
the pH 7.0 ± 0.5 buffer solution.
5 If necessary, set the temperature of the first buffer
solution with 82.
6 Use [Adj. Asy.] to call up the input field for the nominal
pH value of the buffer solution.
7 Use 82 (and 46) to select the nominal pH value
of the buffer solution (at the current temperature).
8 Confirm the nominal pH value with g.
9 Use [ESC] to leave the input field for the nominal pH
value.

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10 Use g to display the slope (mV/pH), the asymmetry

(mV), and the calibration evaluation (probe symbol).

11 Use g to go on to the two-point calibration

or terminate after the single-point calibration with m
(the present calibration data remain stored).

Two-point 12 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

calibration
13 Immerse the electrode and the temperature probe in
the second buffer solution.
14 If necessary, set the measured temperature value of
the second buffer solution with 82 .
15 Use [Adj. Asy.] to call up the input field for the nominal
pH value of the buffer solution.
16 Use 82 (and 46) to select the nominal pH value
of the buffer solution (at the current temperature).
17 Confirm the nominal pH value with g.
18 Use [ESC] to leave the input field for the nominal pH
value.
19 Press the g key.
The slope S (in mV/pH), asymmetry UAsy (in mV) and
calibration valuation (probe symbol) appear on the
display.

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20 Press the g key.

The calibration is finished.

Note
After the calibration is finished, the calibration record is
automatically printed if the printer is ready for operation.
Information on setting up a printer and on the printout of
further calibration protocols is given in chapter 12 DATA
OUTPUT and section 12.2.4 PRINTING.

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6.3 Measuring the pH value

Preparatory Perform the following preparatory activities when you want
activities to measure:

1 Connect the electrode to the measuring module.

2 Call up the Display mode with m.
3 Call up the pH measured value display with 46.
4 Adjust the temperature of the solutions and measure
the current temperature if the measurement is made
without a temperature probe.
5 With manual temperature input:
Use 82 to call up the temperature input field and
adjust the temperature.
Use [ESC] to terminate the temperature input.
6 Calibrate or check the measuring system with the
electrode.
7 Switch to the measuring mode with m.

Note
Incorrect calibration of pH electrodes leads to incorrect
measured values. Calibrate regularly. The measuring
system has to be calibrated before measuring.

Temperature probe You can measure with or without a temperature probe. If a

temperature probe is connected, it is indicated on the
display by v.

Note
If you use a pH electrode without temperature probe, you
can also use the temperature probe of a D. O. probe or a
conductivity measuring cell (see section 5.5.2 MEASURING
THE TEMPERATURE). If you use the temperature probe of a D.
O. probe or a conductivity measuring cell, y or z appears
on the display.

1 Perform the preparatory activities.

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2 Immerse the pH electrode in the test sample.

The display shows the current measured value.

AutoRead The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of

(drift control) the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable
effect on the reproducibility of the measured value.
With identical measuring conditions, the maximum deviation
is 0.02.

1 Call up the Display mode with m.

2 Call up the pH measured variable with 46.
3 Immerse the pH electrode in the test sample.
4 Activate the AutoRead function with a.
The h display indicator appears. The current
measured value is frozen (hold function).
5 Start the AutoRead measurement with g.
The h AR display indicator flashes. When a stable
signal is reached, an acoustic signal is heard and h
stops flashing.
6 If necessary, start the next AutoRead measurement
with g.
7 To terminate the AutoRead function: Press the a
key.

Note
In order to accept the current measured value without
waiting for the end of the AutoRead function, press g on
the terminal or on the measuring module. You can only
change to another measured variable after completion of the
AutoRead function.

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6.4 Measuring the ORP voltage

The measuring system can measure the voltage of a
solution in conjunction with a ORP electrode, e.g. SenTix
ORP.

1 Call up the Display mode with m.

2 Call up the measured variable U with 46.
3 Submerse the ORP electrode in the sample.
4 Wait for a stable measured value.

Note
Note that, when measuring voltages, it can take a long time
(even several hours) until the measured value becomes
stable.

ORP electrodes are not calibrated. However, you can check

ORP electrodes using a test solution.

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7 Ion concentration
For the inoLab Level 3 measuring modules:
pH, pH/ION, pH/Cond, pH/Oxi and Multi.

7.1 Settings for ISE

We recommend checking the current settings and correcting
them if necessary before a measurement.

7.1.1 Displaying pH/ISE or measured voltage values

In pH/ISE measurements, inoLab Level 3 enables a rapid

changeover between the display of the pH/ISE value (pH)
and voltage (U).

1 Activate the Display mode.

2 Switch to the display of the pH/ISE value with m.
3 Switch between the measured value display of the
pH/ISE value (pH) and voltage (U) with 46.

7.1.2 Setting up the ISE display

Ion-selective electrodes are connected to the pH/U

connector of the measuring module.
The selection of the measured variable ISE or pH is made in
the main Meas menu. The active pH or ISE setting is marked
with ✔.

Measured variable, 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

ISE
2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the ISE menu item with 82.

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4 Confirm the ISE menu item with g.

The ISE display is active (✔).
5 Terminate the Menu mode with m.
The ion concentration appears on the display (mg/l).

7.1.3 Measured value resolution of voltage display

See section 6.1.3

7.1.4 Resetting to default settings

No default settings are specified for ion-selective

measurements.

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7.2 Advanced settings for ISE

For the inoLab Level 3 pH/ION measuring module.

7.2.1 Units of the ISE display

You can select the units of the measured value:

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the ISE menu item with 82.
4 Select the ISE setup menu item with 82.
5 Confirm the ISE setup menu item with g.
6 Select the Unit menu item with 82.
7 Confirm the Unit menu item with g.

8 Select a Unit with 82.

9 Confirm the Unit with g.
The selected Unit is active (✔).
10 If mg/l was selected:
Continue with step 14.
11 If mol/l was selected:
Select a Ion type with 82.
Continue with step 13.

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12 If mg/kg, ppm, % was selected:

Enter the density of the sample with 82.
Continue with step 13.
13 Confirm the entry with g or [ESC].
The units change over.
14 Switch to the measured value display.

7.2.2 Blank value correction (Bw Corr)

If the ion concentration in the sample is so small that it does

not lie in the linear range of the electrode, you can increase
the ion concentration in the linear range with the blank value
correction by the addition of a blank value solution.
The displayed measured value is the difference between the
actual measured value and the determined blank value.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the ISE menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the ISE menu item with g.
5 Select the ISE setup menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the ISE setup menu item with g.
7 Select the Bw Corr menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the Bw Corr menu item with g.
The Bw Corr function is active (✔).
The flashing - symbol appears on the measured
value display.
9 Perform a calibration (see section 7.3).
10 Use m to finish the calibration.
The prompt for the measurement of the blank value
appears.

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11 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

12 Immerse the electrode in the blank value solution.
13 Select Yes with [Next].
14 Confirm Yes with g.
15 Terminate the blank value determination with [ESC].
The - symbol no longer flashes. The displayed
measured value is reduced by the blank value.
The blank value correction is active until the blank
value is switched off.

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7.2.3 Reference measurement (Ref Meas)

A reference measurement enables you to assign the voltage
value 0 mV to the calibration curve of your electrode for a
specific ion concentration (reference concentration).
Prerequisite:
l The measured value display must show the voltage.
l A valid calibration must be available.

1 Switch to the Display mode.

2 Only if no valid calibration is available
(no sensor symbol on the measured value display):
Perform a calibration (see section 7.3).
3 Switch to the display of the voltage (U) with m.
4 Switch to the Menu mode.
5 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
6 Select the ISE menu item with 82.
7 Confirm the ISE menu item with g.
8 Select the ISE setup menu item with 82.
9 Confirm the ISE setup menu item with g.
10 Select the Ref Mess menu item with 82.
11 Confirm the Ref Meas menu item with g.
The Ref Mess function is active (✔).
The - symbol flashes on the measured value
display.
12 Switch to the measured value display with m.
13 Open the input field for temperature and reference
concentration with 82.

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14 Select the input field R with [Next].

15 Enter the reference concentration R with 82.
16 Use [ESC] to leave the input field.
The measured voltage value is referred to the new
reference concentration.

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7.2.4 Criterion for AutoRead (AutoRead)

The AutoRead criteria affect the reproducibility of the
measured values. The following criteria can be adjusted:
l high: highest reproducibility
l medium: medium reproducibility
l low: lowest reproducibility

Note
Increasing reproducibility also causes the response time to
increase until a measured value is evaluated as stable.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the ISE menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the ISE menu item with g.
5 Select the ISE setup menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the ISE setup menu item with g.
7 Select the AutoRead ... menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the AutoRead ... menu item with g.
The setting of the criterion for AutoRead opens.

9 Select the setting for AutoRead with 82.

10 Leave the setting for AutoRead with [ESC].
The setting of the criterion for AutoRead is active.

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7.3 Calibration for ion-selective measurements

Why calibrate? Ion-selective electrodes age and are temperature-
dependent. This changes the slope. Calibration determines
the current slope of the electrode and stores it in the
measuring system.
Thus, you should calibrate before each measurement and at
regular intervals.

Note
For calibration, use tempered standard solutions with a
temperature that differs by a max. of ± 2 °C from the
temperature of the test sample.

When to calibrate? l Before any concentration measurement if possible

l After connecting another electrode
l When the sensor symbol flashes after a voltage
disconnection, e.g. battery change

ISECal This is the conventional two-point or three-point calibration

procedure that uses 2 or 3 freely selectable standard
solutions. The concentration expected in the measurement
determines the concentration of the calibration standards to
be selected.
AutoRead The calibration procedure automatically activates the
AutoRead function. In order to accept the current measured
value without waiting for the end of the AutoRead function,
simply press g.
Display If you are using a temperature probe, any temperature
TP Error deviation (± 2 °C) of the standard solutions that is too large
is signaled by the display indicator, TP Error.

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Calibration record The calibration record contains the calibration data of the
current calibration. You can call up the calibration record by
outputting the data storage (section 11.3).

Note
You can automatically print a calibration record following
calibration. To do so, switch on the printer before calibrating
(print LED lights up green). After a valid calibration, the
record is printed.

Sample printout:

Calibration ISE
Cal Date: 05.12.1999
Cal Time: 22:46
ISE Cal Tman
Std 1 0.010mg/l
Std 2 0.020mg/l
C1 168.5 mV 23°C
C2 186.1 mV 23°C
S 58.7mV
Sensor +++
User: xxxxx

Electrode After the calibration, the measuring system evaluates the

evaluation current status of the electrode. At the same time, the slope
S (in mV) is evaluated. The evaluation appears on the
display as the electrode evaluation.

Display Slope [mV]

50.0 ... 70.0
25.0 ... 35.0

E3 Eliminate the error according

to chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...

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Preparatory Perform the following preparatory activities:

activities
1 Switch on the measuring system with e.
2 Connect the electrode to the measuring module.
3 Connect a temperature probe to the measuring
system so that any temperature differences that are
too high will be indicated during calibration.
4 Keep the standard solutions ready.
5 Adjust the temperature of the standard solutions.
6 Switch to the Menu mode.
7 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
8 Confirm the ISE menu item with 82.

9 Confirm the ISE menu item with g.

The measured variable ISE appears on the display
(✔).

Note
For calibration, use tempered standard solutions with a
temperature that differs by a max. of ± 2 °C from the
temperature of the test sample.

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Calibration Use two or three different standard solutions. For the three-
point calibration, the standard solutions have to be selected
in either increasing or decreasing order.

Standard Values [mg/l]

solution
Std 1 0.01; 0.02; 0.05; 0.1; 0.2; 0.5; 1; 2; 5; 10; 20;
50; 100; 200; 500; 1000
Std 2
If Std 2 > Std 1, Std 3 must be > Std 2
Std 3 If Std 2 < Std 1, Std 3 must be < Std 2

Note
The measurement precision is also dependent on the
selected standard solutions. Therefore, the selected
standard solutions should cover the expected value range of
the subsequent concentration measurement.

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7.3.1 Two-point and three-point calibration

Two-point 1 Perform the preparatory activities.

calibration
2 Switch to the ISE display with m and/or 46.
3 Press the c key. A field to select the concentration
of the first standard solution is displayed.

4 Use 82 to enter the concentration of the first

standard solution.
5 Immerse the electrode in standard solution 1.
6 Press the g key.
The electrode voltage is displayed and the h
display indicator flashes.

7 As soon as a stable value is reached, h stops

flashing and the field to input the concentration of the
second standard solution appears.

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8 Use 82 to enter the concentration of standard

solution 2.
9 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
10 Immerse the electrode in standard solution 2.
11 Press the g key.
The electrode voltage is displayed and the h
display indicator flashes.

12 As soon as a stable value is reached,

h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of the electrode is
displayed after the two-point calibration. The probe
symbol shows the electrode evaluation after the two-
point calibration.

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13 Use m to finish the calibration.

or
Continue to the three-point calibration with g.

Note
The calibration curve after the two-point calibration is
determined by linear regression# The values of the two-
point calibration are then stored.

Three-point 14 Press the g key.

calibration The previously set up concentration of the third
standard solution appears on the display.

15 Use 82 to enter the concentration of standard

solution 3.
16 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
17 Immerse the electrode in standard solution 3.
18 Press the g key.
The electrode voltage is displayed and the h
display indicator flashes.

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19 As soon as a stable value is reached,

h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of the electrode is
displayed.
The probe symbol shows the electrode evaluation
after the previous calibration.

20 Use m to finish the calibration.

or
In the case of the pH/ION measuring module:
Continue to the four-point to six-point calibration with
g (see section 7.3.2).

Note
In the pH/ION measuring module, the calibration curve is
determined by spline interpolation. In all other measuring
modules with the ISE function, the calibration curve is
determined by linear regression.

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7.3.2 Four-point to six-point calibration

For the inoLab Level 3 pH/ION measuring module.

Beyond the three-point calibration, a four-point, five-point or

six-point calibration is also possible in the pH/ION
measuring module.
Use different standard solutions for this. The standard
solutions have to be selected in either increasing or
decreasing order.

Standard Values [mg/l]

solution
Std 1 0.01; 0.02; 0.05; 0.1; 0.2; 0.5; 1; 2; 5; 10; 20;
50; 100; 200; 500; 1000
Std 2
If Std 2 > Std 1, Std 3-6 must be > Std 2
Std 3
If Std 2 < Std 1, Std 3-6 must be < Std 2
Std 4
Std 5
Std 6

Note
The measurement precision is also dependent on the
selected standard solutions. Therefore, the selected
standard solutions should cover the expected value range of
the subsequent concentration measurement.

1 Perform a three-point calibration (see section 7.3).

2 Continue to the four-point to six-point calibration with
g.
The previously set up concentration of the next
standard solution appears on the display.

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3 Use 82 to enter the concentration of the fourth

standard solution.
4 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
5 Immerse the electrode in the next standard solution.
6 Press the g key.
The electrode voltage is displayed and the h
display indicator flashes.

7 As soon as a stable value is reached,

h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of the electrode is
displayed.
The probe symbol shows the electrode evaluation
after the previous calibration.

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8 For carrying out a multipoint calibration:

Repeat steps 2 - 7
9 To return to the measuring mode: Press the m key.

Note
You can also terminate the calibration prematurely with m.
The values of the previous calibration the remain stored.
The calibration curve is determined by spline interpolation.

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7.4 Measuring the ion concentration

Preparatory Perform the following preparatory activities when you want
activities to measure the concentration using ion-sensitive
electrodes:

1 Connect the electrode to the measuring module.

2 Adjust the temperature of the solutions, or measure
the temperature if the measurement is made without
a temperature probe.
3 Select the ISE measuring mode.
4 Calibrate or check the measuring system using the
ion-sensitive electrode.

Note
Incorrect calibration of ion-sensitive electrodes will result in
incorrect measured values. Calibrate regularly before
measuring.

Temperature probe The temperature measurement is absolutely essential for a

reproducible measurement. You can perform concentration
measurements using an NTC30 or Pt1000 external
temperature probe using the integrated temperature probe
of another probe, or without a temperature probe. The
temperature probe that is used is indicated on the display by
v, y, or z.
Note
The measuring system automatically recognizes the type of
the temperature probe used. If the measurement is made
without a temperature probe, proceed as follows:

1 Measure the current temperature of the test sample.

2 Adjust the temperature of the test sample and the
calibration standards to the same temperature
(maximum deviation: ± 2 °C).

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Measuring Measure the concentration as follows:

the concentration
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to
section 7.4
2 Immerse the electrode in the test sample.
3 Press the m key until ISE appears. The
concentration value appears on the display.

AutoRead The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of

(drift control) the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable
effect on the reproducibility of the measured value. The pH/
ION measuring module allows a setting of the AutoRead
criterion (see section 7.2.4).

1 Call up the ISE measuring mode with m.

2 Immerse the electrode in the test sample.
3 Activate the AutoRead function with a.
The current measured value is frozen.
4 Start AutoRead with g. h flashes until a stable
measured value is reached. The stable measured
value is transmitted to the printer or interface.
5 If necessary, start the next AutoRead measurement
with g.
6 To terminate the AutoRead function: Press the a
key.

Note
Before accepting a measured value, make sure that it is
stable for a longer period of time.

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In order to accept the current measured value without

waiting for the end of the AutoRead function, press g.

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7.4.1 Select the measuring method

For the inoLab Level 3 pH/ION measuring module.

The following methods are supported:

l Standard Addition (Std Add)
l Double Standard Addition (Std Add ++)
l Standard Subtraction (Std Sub)
l Sample Addition (Smp Add)
l Sample Subtraction (Smp Sub)
l Blank value Addition (Bw Add)

1 Switch on the measuring system with e.

2 Connect the electrode to the measuring module.
3 Connect a temperature probe to the measuring
system so that any temperature differences that are
too high will be indicated during calibration.
4 Keep the standard solutions ready.
5 Adjust the temperature of the standard solutions.
6 Switch to the Menu mode.
7 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
8 Select the ISE menu item with 82.
9 Confirm the ISE menu item with g.
The ISE measured variable appears on the display
(✔).

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10 Select the ISE Adv. menu item with 82.

11 Confirm the ISE Adv. menu item with g.
The menu with the measuring methods opens.
12 Select a method with 82.
13 Confirm the method with g.
Measurement with the selected method begins.

7.4.2 Standard Addition (Std Add)

In the "Standard addition" procedure, a known amount of

standard solution is added to the sample.
The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the
change in potential.

1 Select the measuring method (see section 7.4.1).

2 Prepare two standard calibration solutions.
3 Perform a two-point calibration according to the user
guidance.
4 As soon as a stable value for the second standard
calibration solution is reached, the
display indicator h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of
the electrode is displayed after the two-point
calibration. The probe symbol shows the electrode
evaluation after the two-point calibration.

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Measuring 5 Start the measurement with [Start].

A window for the entry of data opens.

6 Enter Sample volume and ISA/TISAB volume with

82 and [Next].
7 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
8 Immerse the electrode in the sample.
9 Start the measurement with [Start].

10 Add the standard solution to the sample.

11 Start the measurement with [Start].
A window for the entry of data opens.

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12 Enter Standard volume, Standard concentration and

Ion type with 82 and [Next].
13 Terminate the measurement with [Start].

14 Start a new measurement with [Next].

15 Repeat steps 7 - 13 for all samples.
16 Terminate the measurement with [ESC].
A security prompt appears.
17 Select Yes with [Next].
18 Confirm Yes with g.
Terminate the measurement.

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7.4.3 Double Standard Addition (Std Add ++)

In the "Double Standard Addition" procedure, a known
amount of standard solution is added to the sample in two
steps.
The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the
change in potential between the first and second addition of
standard solution.
To ensure reproducibility, the second addition of standard
solution must use a volume that is twice as big as the
volume used in the first addition.

Measuring 1 Start the measurement with [Start].

A window for the entry of data opens.

2 Enter Sample volume and ISA/TISAB volume with

82 and [Next].
3 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
4 Immerse the electrode in the sample.
5 Start the measurement with [Start].

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6 Add standard solution (1 Vol.% of the sample

solution).
7 Start the measurement with [Start].
A window for the entry of data opens.

8 Enter Standard volume, Standard concentration and

Ion type with 82 and [Next].
9 Continue the measurement with [Start].

10 Add the standard solution (2 Vol% of the sample

solution).
11 Continue the measurement with [Start].

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12 Start a new measurement with [Next].

13 Repeat steps 1 - 12 for all samples.
14 Terminate the measurement with [ESC].
A security prompt appears
15 Select Yes with [Next].
16 Confirm Yes with g.
The measurement is terminated.

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7.4.4 Standard Subtraction (Std Sub)

In the "Standard Subtraction" procedure, a known amount of
standard solution is added to the sample (as complexing
agent or precipitating agent) and, thus, the ion concentration
lowered.
The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the
change in potential.

1 Select the measuring method (see section 7.4.1).

2 Prepare two standard calibration solutions.
3 Perform a two-point calibration according to the user
guidance.
4 As soon as a stable value for the second standard
calibration solution is reached, the
display indicator h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of
the electrode is displayed after the two-point
calibration. The probe symbol shows the electrode
evaluation after the two-point calibration.

Measuring 5 Start the measurement with [Start].

A window for the entry of data opens.

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6 Enter Sample volume and ISA/TISAB volume with

82 and [Next].
7 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
8 Immerse the electrode in the sample.
9 Start the measurement with [Start].

10 Add the standard solution to the sample.

11 Start the measurement with [Start].
A window for the entry of data opens.

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12 Enter Standard volume, Standard concentration and

Ion type for the sample (#1) and standard solution
(#2) with 82 and [Next].
13 For the entry of a self-defining type of ion (??):
l Select the ?? entry for the ion in the sample (#1)
with 82.
l Set the valency and molecular weight for the ion in
the sample with [Next] and 82.
l Select the ?? entry for the ion in the standard
solution (#2) with [Next] and 82.
l Set the valency and molecular weight for the ion in
the standard solution with [Next] and 82.
14 Terminate the measurement with [Start].

15 Start a new measurement with [Next].

16 Repeat steps 11 - 20 for all samples.
17 Terminate the measurement with [ESC].
A security prompt appears
18 Select Yes with [Next].
19 Confirm Yes with g.
The measurement is terminated.

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7.4.5 Sample Addition (Smp Add)

In the "Sample addition" procedure, a known amount of
sample is added to the standard solution.
The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the
change in potential.

1 Select the measuring method (see section 7.4.1).

2 Prepare two standard calibration solutions.
3 Perform a two-point calibration according to the user
guidance.
4 As soon as a stable value for the second standard
calibration solution is reached, the
display indicator h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of
the electrode is displayed after the two-point
calibration. The probe symbol shows the electrode
evaluation after the two-point calibration.

Measuring 5 Start the measurement with [Start].

The entry window for Standard volume, Standard
concentration and ISA volume opens.

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6 Enter Standard volume, Standard concentration and

ISA volume with 82 and [Next].
7 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
8 Immerse the electrode in the standard.
9 Start the measurement with [Start].

10 Add the sample to the standard solution.

11 Start the measurement with [Start].

12 Enter Standard volume, Standard concentration and

ISA volume with 82 and [Next].

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13 Terminate the measurement with [Start].

14 Start a new measurement with [Next].

15 Repeat steps 5 - 14 for all samples.
16 Terminate the measurement with [ESC].
A security prompt appears
17 Select Yes with [Next].
18 Confirm Yes with g.
The measurement is terminated.

7.4.6 Sample Subtraction (Smp Sub)

In the "Sample Subtraction" procedure, a known amount of

sample is added to the standard solution.
The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the
change in potential.
The sample subtraction is one method for the indirect
determination of ions. It is used for the determination of ions
for which no direct determination is possible.
A sample addition of 1% of the volume of the standard
solution prevents the sample matrix having an interfering
influence on the measurement.

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1 Select the measuring method (see section 7.4.1).

2 Prepare two standard calibration solutions.
3 Perform a two-point calibration according to user
guidance.
4 As soon as a stable value for the second standard
calibration solution is reached, the
display indicator h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of
the electrode is displayed after the two-point
calibration. The probe symbol shows the electrode
evaluation after the two-point calibration.

Measuring 5 Start the measurement with [Start].

The entry for Standard volume, Standard
concentration and ISA volume opens.

6 Enter Standard volume, Standard concentration and

ISA volume with 82 and [Next].
7 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
8 Immerse the electrode in the standard solution.

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9 Start the measurement with [Start].

10 Add the standard solution to the sample.

11 Start the measurement with [Start].

12 Enter the Standard volume, and the Ion type for the
sample (#1) and standard solution (#2) with 82 and
[Next].
13 For the entry of a self-defining type of ion (??):
l Select the ?? entry for the ion in the sample (#1)
with 82.
l Set the valency and molecular weight for the ion in
the sample with [Next] and 82.
l Select the ?? entry for the ion in the standard
solution (#2) with [Next] and 82.
l Set the valency and molecular weight for the ion in
the standard solution with [Next] and 82.
14 Terminate the measurement with [Start].

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15 Start a new measurement with [Next].

16 Repeat steps 5 - 15 for all samples.
17 Terminate the measurement with [ESC].
A security prompt appears
18 Select Yes with [Next].
19 Confirm Yes with g.
The measurement is terminated.

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7.4.7 Standard addition with blank value correction

(Bw Add)

In the "Standard addition with blank value correction"

procedure, a known amount of standard solution is added to
the sample in two steps.
The ion concentration in the linear range of the electrode
characteristic curve is increased with the first addition.
The second addition is equivalent to the standard addition.
The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the
change in potential.

1 Select the measuring method (see section 7.4.1).

2 Prepare two standard calibration solutions.
3 Perform a two-point calibration according to the user
guidance.
4 As soon as a stable value for the second standard
calibration solution is reached, the
display indicator h stops flashing. The slope (mV) of
the electrode is displayed after the two-point
calibration. The probe symbol shows the electrode
evaluation after the two-point calibration.

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Measuring 5 Start the measurement with [Start].

A window for the entry of data opens.

6 Enter the volume of the sample (Smp Vol), volume of

the ISA solution (ISA Vol), volume of the blank value
solution (Bw Vol) and concentration of the blank
value solution (Bw Conc) with 82 and [Next].
7 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.
8 Immerse the electrode in the sample increased with
the blank value.
9 Start the measurement with [Start].

10 Add the standard solution to the sample.

11 Start the measurement with [Start].

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12 Enter the volume of the standard solution (Std

volume), concentration of the standard solution (Std
conc.) and Ion typewith 82 and [Next].
13 Terminate the measurement with [Start].

14 Start a new measurement with [Next].

15 Repeat steps 5 - 14 for all samples.
16 Terminate the measurement with [ESC].
A security prompt appears
17 Select Yes with [Next].
18 Confirm Yes with g.
The measurement is terminated.

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8 Dissolved oxygen (D. O.)

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
Oxi, BSB/BOD, pH/Oxi and Multi.

8.1 Settings for D. O. measurements

In order to achieve comparable and reproducible measuring
results, we recommend checking the current settings before
measuring.

8.1.1 Determining the measuring range

For D. O. measurements, two measuring ranges with

different resolutions are available.
l Range from 0 to 19.99 mg/l dissolved oxygen.
Standard range for all aqueous test samples.
l Range from 0 to 90.0 mg/l dissolved oxygen.
This range may be necessary for non-aqueous test
samples (measuring ranges: see chapter 15 TECHNICAL
DATA).

Note
When connecting a recorder, deactivate the AutoRange
function if measured values are also expected outside the
range of 0 ... 19.99 mg/l. Otherwise, the recorder scaling at
the range limits will change.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the Oxi setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Oxi setup menu item with g.
5 Select the AutoRng menu item with 82.

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6 Confirm the AutoRng menu item with g.

The i display indicator appears on the display.
7 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

8.1.2 Displaying the air pressure

You can display the current air pressure in mbar.

Note
The value always shows the absolute air pressure. It does
not refer to altitude above sea level.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the Oxi setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Oxi setup menu item with g.
5 Using 82 select the menu item Atm. press.
6 Using g confirm the menu item Atm. press.
The atmospheric pressure is displayed.

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7 Press [ESC] to close the air pressure display and

terminate the Menu mode.

8.1.3 Salinity correction

When measuring the concentration of test samples with a
salt content of more than 1 g/l, a salinity correction is
required. To do this, you have to enter the salinity equivalent
of the test sample (range 0.0 - 70.0) and to switch on the
salinity correction.

Entering the 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

salinity
2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Set Sal ... menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the selected menu item with g.
The input field for the salinity appears on the display.

5 Option:
Select a digit with 46.
6 Increase or reduce the salinity value with 82.
7 Use [ESC] to terminate the input.

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Switching the You can switch the salinity correction on/off. The k display
salinity correction indicator appears on the display when the salinity correction
on/off is switched on.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the Include sal menu item with 82.

4 Confirm the Include sal menu item with g.

The salinity correction is active (✔).
k appears on the display.
5 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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8.1.4 Resetting to default settings

You can reset (initialize) the settings for the D. O.
measurement to the default settings.
The following functions are reset:

Measuring mode D. O. concentration

Relative slope (SRel) 1.00
Salinity (value) 0.0
Salinity (function) off

Reset O2 With the O2 reset, all the settings for D. O. measurements

are reset to the default values.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Reset O2 menu item with 82.

4 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The default settings for D. O. measurements are
restored. The Menu mode is terminated.

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8.2 Calibrating for D. O. measurements

Why calibrate? D. O. probes age. This changes the slope of the D. O. probe.
As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed.
Calibration determines the current slope of the probe and
stores this value in the instrument.
After calibrating the D. O. probe in the air calibration vessel,
the measuring system displays a value of approx. 102%
oxygen saturation. If the value of the oxygen saturation
obtained by checking the probe in the air calibration vessel
is different from this, it is necessary to calibrate or clean the
probe.
If possible, check the probe signal in the air calibration
vessel before each series of measurements.
When to calibrate? l At regular intervals (14 days)
l After connecting another D. O. probe

Calibration The calibration is performed in water vapor saturated air.

procedures Use the OxiCal®-SL air calibration vessel for calibration
(accessory).
AutoRead The calibration procedure automatically activates the
AutoRead function. The h display indicator flashes. The
calibration process is finished when h stops flashing.
Calibration record The calibration record contains the calibration data of the
current calibration. You can call up the calibration record by
outputting the data storage (section 11.3).

Note
You can automatically print a calibration record after the
calibration. To do so, switch on the printer before calibrating
(print LED lights up green). After a valid calibration, the
record is printed.

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Sample printout:

Calibration O2
Cal Date: 05.12.1999
Cal Time: 22:46
Cal Interval: 14 days
OxiCal
Rel. slope 0.73
Sensor +++
User: xxxxx

Probe evaluation After the calibration, the measuring module evaluates the
current status, i. e. the relative slope, of the probe. The
evaluation appears on the display. Low values indicate that
the electrolytic solution will soon be depleted and the probe
will have to be regenerated.

Display Relative slope

S = 0.8 ... 1.25

S = 0.7 ... 0.8

S = 0.6 ... 0.7

E3 S < 0.6 or S > 1.25

Eliminate the error according

to chapter 14 WHAT TO DO IF...

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8.2.1 Settings
Calibration interval The calibration interval is used to determine after how many
days you want to be reminded that a D. O. calibration is due.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Cal Int. ... menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Cal Int. ... menu item with g.
The input field for the calibration interval appears.

5 Option:
Select a digit with 46.
6 Set the required interval (days) with 82.
7 Confirm the calibration interval entered with g.
8 Use [ESC] to leave the input field.

8.2.2 Calibration

Proceed as follows to calibrate the measuring system:

Preparatory
activities 1 Connect the D. O. probe to the measuring module.
2 Keep the OxiCal®-SL air calibration vessel ready.

Note
The sponge in the air calibration vessel must be moist (not
wet). Follow the instructions in the OxiCal®-SL operating
manual.

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3 Put the D. O. probe into the air calibration vessel.

4 Press the c key.

5 Press the g key.

h flashes until a stable value is reached.
The probe symbol shows the relative slope that has
been determined and the probe evaluation (see
page 141).

6 Use g to finish the calibration.

Note
In the measuring mode, the system should display an
oxygen saturation of approx. 102% in the air calibration
vessel.

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8.3 Measuring the D. O. content

You can display the following measured parameters:
l D. O. concentration
l Oxygen saturation
l Oxygen partial pressure

Preparatory Preparatory activities before the measurement:

activities
1 Connect the D. O. probe to the measuring module.
The measuring system identifies the probe and
displays a measured value for oxygen. If the oxygen
probe is already plugged in, press m several times
until a measured value for oxygen appears on the
display.
2 Calibrate or check the measuring system with the
probe (see section 8.2).

Note
An incorrect calibration of the measuring system with D. O.
probes will cause incorrect measured values. Calibrate at
regular intervals.

Temperature probe The D. O. probe has an integrated temperature probe that

always measures the current temperature of the test
sample.
Probe with stirrer The StirrOx G D. O. probe has a temperature probe and
stirrer integrated in it. Using the key on the probe, switch the
stirrer on and off. When the stirrer is switched on, 3
appears on the display.
Salinity correction When measuring the concentration in test samples with a
salt content of more than 1 g/l, a salinity correction is
required.

Displaying the D. O. 1 Perform the preparatory activities according to

content section 8.3.

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2 Immerse the D. O. probe in the test sample.

The measured variable last selected appears on the
display.

8.3.1 Selecting the measured value display

D. O. concentration 1 Press the 46 key repeatedly until the oxygen

concentration appears on the display in mg/l.

D. O. saturation 2 Press the 46 key repeatedly until the saturation in

% appears on the display.

D. O. partial 3 Press the 46 key repeatedly until the D. O. partial

pressure pressure in mbar appears on the display.

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8.3.2 Drift control (AutoRead)

The AutoRead function checks the stability of the
measurement signal. The stability has a considerable
impact on the reproducibility of the measured values.
When using a probe with integrated stirrer (StirrOx G), the
measurement with AutoRead can be started using the key
on the probe. As soon as a stable measured value is
reached, the stirrer switches itself off.

1 Use m to call up the Display mode.

2 Call up the oxygen measured variable with m.
3 Immerse the D. O. probe in the test sample.
4 Activate the AutoRead function with a.
The h display indicator appears on the display.
The measured value is frozen (hold function).
5 Start the measurement with AutoRead by pressing
g or the key on the StirrOx G probe. The h display
indicator flashes.
If the StirrOx G probe is used: 3 flashes.
When a stable signal is reached, an acoustic signal is
heard and h stops flashing.
If the StirrOx G probe is used: The 3 display
indicator disappears.

6 If necessary, start the next measurement with

AutoRead by pressing g or the key on the StirrOx G
probe.
7 To terminate the AutoRead function: Press the a
key.

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Note
In order to accept the current measured value without
waiting for the end of the AutoRead function, simply press
g on the terminal or measuring module or the key on the
StirrOx G probe.

Reproducibility With identical measurement conditions, the following

criteria applies:

Measured Reproducibility Response

parameter time
D. O. better than 0.05 mg/l > 10 seconds
concentration
Oxygen better than 0.6 % > 10 seconds
saturation index
Oxygen partial better than 0.6 mbar > 10 seconds
pressure

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9 BOD
For the inoLab Level 3 BSB/BOD measuring module.

9.1 General information

For BOD measurements, the inoLab BSB/BOD enables:
l The administration of a maximum of 30 samples.
l The use of a maximum of 18 sample dilutions per sample.
l The use of a maximum of 5 blank value solutions (for
determination of the blank value).
l The setting of the incubation time (5 to 30 days).
l The assignment of names to the blank value solutions,
samples, sample dilutions and routines (max. 12
characters for each name and max. 7 routines).
l The simplification of entries by the use of an external IBM-
PC keyboard (see section 4.2.3).
l Automation by the use of BOD routines (see section 9.4);
This enables BOD measurements to be automated by
pressing a key for each measurement.
l Automation by using the StirrOx G oxygen sensor with
integrated stirrer;
This enables measurement routines to be carried out
simply with the key on the sensor.
l Automation through the use of a barcode reader (see
section 9.1.2);
This makes the entry of the names of samples, sample
dilutions and blank value solutions unnecessary.
l The editing and printout of the measurement results (see
section 9.3.1).

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Preparatory Preparatory activities before the measurement:

activities
1 Prepare blank value solutions and sample dilutions.
2 Calibrate or check the measuring system with the
probe (see section 8.2).

Note
An incorrect calibration of the measuring system with D. O.
probes will cause incorrect measured values. Perform a
calibration at regular time intervals (see section 8.2).

Note
The drift control (AutoRead) function corresponds to the
AutoRead function in section 8.3.2. BOD measurements are
automatic AutoRead measurements.

9.1.1 Operation with the StirrOx G oxygen sensor

Use the key on the StirrOx G to switch on the stirrer and start
a measurement with AutoRead at the same time.
This enables the automation of the BOD measurements.
When the stirrer is switched on, 3 appears on the
display.

9.1.2 Operation with a barcode reader

Using a barcode reader makes it possible to fill out name

fields on the display automatically using the barcode reader.
In addition, it is possible to start a measurement
automatically after reading in a name field with the barcode
by activating Scanner Automatic.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.

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4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.

5 Select the BOD setup menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the BOD setup menu item with g.
7 Select the Scanner menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the Scanner menu item with g.
The selection field for the scanner setting appears.

9 Select the required use of the barcode reader

(automatic or manual) with 82.
10 Confirm the settings with [ESC].

Note
If the scanner is set to automatic, always check all the data
shown on the display during a measurement first, and then
terminate the entries by reading in the name in the name
field. After reading in the barcode, the BOD measurement
starts automatically.

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9.2 BOD measurement

9.2.1 Procedure

BOD measurements run according to the following

sequence:
l Start measurement at the beginning of the incubation
period
– Measurement of the blank value solutions
– Measurement of the sample dilutions
l End measurement after expiry of the incubation period
– Measurement of the blank value solutions
– Measurement of the sample dilutions
l Editing and output of the measurement results

Names for samples, sample dilutions and blank value

solutions are entered via the keys on the terminal, an
external keyboard or via a barcode reader (see
section 9.1.2).

9.2.2 Start measurement

Have the following data ready before the measurement:

l Number of blank value solutions (max. 5)
l Number of sample dilutions (max. 18)
l Amount of sample (in ml) and total volume (in ml) of each
sample dilution
l Incubation period (5 to 30 days)
l Names for blank value solutions, samples, sample
dilutions and routines (each with a max. of 12 characters)

Note
The expiry of a start measurement with routine corresponds
to the start measurement without routine. Entry fields are
filled out with the default values of the routine.

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1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the Start Meas menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Start Meas menu item with g.
The Start measurement window appears.
l To start a measurement without routine, continue
at step 7.
l To start a measurement with routine, continue at
step 15.

Start measurement 7 Select No in the With routine field using 82.

without routine
The entry field New dilution water appears.
8 Swap between the entry fields with [Next].
9 Select Yes or No in the New dilution water field with
82.
l If New dilution water No was selected: The
Number entry field disappears. The measurement
of the blank value solutions is skipped. The blank
value solutions last measured are used for the
BOD determination.
l If New dilution water Yes was selected: The
Number entry field appears. A new blank value
solution is measured to determine the BOD value.

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10 Swap between the entry fields with [Next].

11 Only for New dilution water Yes:
Enter the number of the blank value solutions to be
measured in the Number field with 82.
12 Only for New dilution water Yes: Swap between the
entry fields with [Next].
13 Select the incubation period (in days) in the BOD field
with 82.
14 Confirm the settings with [Start].
l If New dilution water No was selected: The Start
measurement Sample window opens. Continue
with step 28.
l For New dilution water Yes: The Start
measurement Dilution water window opens.
Continue with step 22.

Start measurement 15 Check the data on the display.

with routine
l If the data is correct: Continue with step 17.
l To change the data: Continue with step 16.

16 Select Yes in the With routine field with 82.

The New dilution water entry field disappears.
17 Start the measurement with [Start]. The Samples
window opens.

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18 Select a routine name with 82.

19 Swap between the entry fields with [Next].
20 Select Yes or No in the Dilution water field with 82.
l If New dilution water No was selected: The
Number entry field disappears. The measurement
of the blank value solutions is skipped. The blank
value solutions last measured are used for the
BOD determination.
l If New dilution water Yes was selected: The
Number entry field appears.
21 Confirm the settings with [Start].
l If New dilution water No was selected: The Start
measurement Sample window opens. Continue
with step 28.
l For New dilution water Yes: The Start
measurement Dilution water window opens.
Continue with step 22.

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Measurement of 22 Check the data on the display.

blank value
l If the data is correct: Continue with step 24.
solutions
l To change the data: Continue with step 23.

23 Enter a name with 82, external keyboard or barcode

reader.
24 Immerse the sensor in the blank value solution.
25 Start the measurement with [Start].

26 Wait for the end of the measurement.

27 Repeat from step 22 to step 26 until all blank value
solutions are measured. Subsequently, the Start
measurement Sample window opens.

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Measurement of 28 Check the data on the display.

sample dilutions
l If the data is correct: Continue with step 32.
l To change the data: Continue with step 29.

29 Enter a name for the sample dilution with 82, an

external keyboard or via the barcode reader.
30 Swap between the entry fields with [Next].
31 Enter the number of the sample dilutions in the
Number field with 82 or an external keyboard.
32 Confirm the settings with [Start].
The Start measurement Dilution 1 window appears.

33 Check the data on the display.

l If the data is correct: Continue with step 40.
l To change the data: Continue with step 34.

34 Enter a name with 82, an external keyboard or via

the barcode reader.
35 Swap between the entry fields with [Next].
36 Enter the volume of the sample in the Vol. sample
field with 82 or an external keyboard.
37 Swap between the entry fields with [Next].

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38 Enter the total volume of the sample dilution in the

Vol.Total field with 82 or an external keyboard.
39 Immerse the sensor in the sample dilution.
40 Start the measurement with [Start].
The sample dilution is measured.

41 Wait for the end of the measurement.

42 Repeat from step 33 to step 42 for all sample
dilutions.
Subsequently, the Routine STORE window opens.
43 Select Save Routine YES or No in the field with 82.
If Save Routine YES was selected, the routine is
saved under a routine name.
44 Confirm the settings with [Ok].
l If Save Routine NO was selected, the start
measurement is ended.
l If Save Routine YES was selected, an entry field
for the routine name appears.

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Saving the routine 45 Swap between the entry fields with [Next].
46 Enter a name for the routine with 82 or an external
keyboard.
47 Confirm the entry with [Ok].
The start measurement is completed and the data
are stored as a routine using the name entered.

9.2.3 Stopping the BOD measurement

You can stop the measurement process at any time during

a start measurement or end measurement.

1 Initiate the stopping of the measurement with [ESC]

or with m.
A security prompt appears

2 Select Yes for the security prompt with [Next].

3 Confirm the stopping with g.
The entries and measurements made up to now are
deleted.

Note
The data of the start measurement are retained when an
end measurement is stopped.

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9.2.4 End measurement

The end measurement is carried out after the incubation
period expires.

Note
Normally, you can confirm all windows and settings in the
end measurement by simply pressing [Start]. The settings
and values offered correspond to the values that were
entered in the start measurement.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the menu item BOD end meas with 82.
6 Confirm the BOD end meas menu item with g.
The Select sample window opens.

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7 Select a sample in the name field with 82.

The status field shows the status of the sample:
: incubation period still running
: performing end measurement
: end measurement already performed.
: incubation period exceeded
8 Check the data on the display.
l If the data is correct: Continue with step 11.
l To change the data: Continue with step 9.

9 Swap between the selection fields with [Next].

10 Select Yes or No in the KnownDil.Water (use known
dilution water) field with 82.
l Skip the end measurement of the blank value
solutions with Yes. The end measurements of the
known blank value solutions are used for
calculating the BOD.
l Use No to carry out the end measurements also for
the blank value solutions.
11 Begin the end measurement with [Start].
l If KnownDil.Water Yes was selected, continue with
step 19.
l If KnownDil.Water No was selected, the End
measurement window for the first blank value
solution opens.

Note
In the case of an end measurement with barcode reader,
any order of the measurement of blank value solutions and

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sample dilutions is acceptable. Reading in the identification

automatically causes the correct assignment of the start
measurement to the measured value.
In an end measurement without a barcode reader, follow the
prescribed order of the measurements.

12 Check the data on the display.

l If the data is correct: Continue with step 16.
l To change the data: Continue with step 13.

13 Swap between the selection fields with [Next].

14 Select Yes or No in the Remove field with 82.
l If Remove No was selected, the (default) values
from the start measurement are adopted.
l If Remove Yes was selected, no end
measurement is performed for this blank value
solution. The value appears on the report marked
by *. This value is not used for calculating the BOD
value.
15 Immerse the sensor in the blank value solution.
16 Confirm the settings with [Start].
l If Remove Yes was selected, a security prompt
appears before the removal. After confirmation
with Yes, the next blank value solution is offered
for the end measurement (see step 12).
l If Remove No was selected, the measurement of
the blank value solution begins.

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17 Wait for the end of the measurement.

18 Repeat from step 12 to step 18 for all blank value
solutions.
Subsequently, the End measurement window opens
for the sample dilutions.

19 Check the data on the display.

l If the data is correct: Continue with step 23.
l To change the data: Continue with step 20.

20 Swap between the selection fields with [Next].

21 Select Yes or No in the Remove field with 82.
l If Remove No was selected, the end measurement
is carried out.
l If Remove Yes was selected, the end
measurement is not carried out. The value
appears on the report marked by *. This value is
not used for calculating the BOD value.
22 Immerse the sensor in the sample dilution.
23 Confirm the data with [Start].
l If Remove Yes was selected, a security prompt
appears before the removal. After confirming with
Yes the next sample dilution is offered (see
step 19).
l If Remove No was selected, the measurement of
the sample dilution begins.

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24 Wait for the end of the measurement.

25 Repeat from step 19 to step 24 for all sample
dilutions.
Subsequently, the End status BOD window opens.

26 Display and edit the measurement result with [Open]

(see section 9.3.1)
or
Terminate the end measurement with [ESC].

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9.3 BOD result

9.3.1 Displaying, editing and printing the
measurement result

After the end measurement is completed, you can display,

edit and print out the measurement result.
The editing is restricted to the IDs of blank value solutions
and sample dilutions that are not included in the calculation.

Displaying the 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

measurement result
2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the BOD result menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the BOD result menu item with g.
7 Select a sample name with 82.
The status field shows the status of the sample:
: incubation period still running
: performing end measurement
: end measurement already performed
: incubation period exceeded

8 Display the result with [Open].

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9 View the measured data with 82 (a small arrow on

the left edge of the display shows the selected line).

Editing the 10 Select a line containing a measured value with 82 (a

measurement result small arrow on the left edge of the display shows the
selected line).
11 If necessary, use g to exclude the measured value
of the BOD calculation (small * on the right edge of
the display).
The value also appears in the report marked by *.
This value is not used for calculating the BOD value.

Printing the 12 Print out the result with p.

measurement result

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Sample printout:

14.03.2001 16:04:53
=======================================
BOD 5 report
Sample ID : 1
_______________________________________

Start measurement
from 14.03.2001 14:02:29
to 14.03.2001 14:03:38
Final measurement
from 19.03.2001 15:03:35
to 19.03.2001 15:04:44

Dilution water
_______________________________________
ID: 1
Start : 7.87 mg/l
End : 7.15 mg/l
Blank value : 0.72 mg/l

ID: 2
Start : 7.87 mg/l
End : 7.87 mg/l
Blank value : 0.00 mg/l
Measurement is removed

Blank value = 0.72 mg/l

Sample dilution
_______________________________________
ID: test1
Sample volume : 100 ml
Total volume : 1000 ml
Start : 7.87 mg/l
End : 7.87 mg/l
BOD 5 : -6.48 mg/l
Measurement is removed

ID: test2
Sample volume : 100 ml
Total volume : 1000 ml
Start : 7.87 mg/l
End : 7.87 mg/l
BOD 5 : -6.48 mg/l

ID: test3
Sample volume : 100 ml
Total volume : 1000 ml

Start : 7.87 mg/l

End : 7.87 mg/l
BOD 5 : -6.48 mg/l

BOD 5 : 57.87 mg/l

========================================

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9.3.2 Deleting BOD measurement results

Deleting individual 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

BOD measurement
results 2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the Delete BOD menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Delete BOD menu item with g.
7 Select the Sample menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the Sample menu item with g.
The Select sample window opens.
9 Select a sample name with 82.
The status field shows the status of the sample:
: incubation period still running
: performing end measurement
: end measurement already performed
: incubation period exceeded
10 Confirm the selection with [Ok].
The security prompt opens.
11 Select Yes with [Next].
12 Confirm the deleting of the dataset with g.
The display shows a confirmation of the deleted
dataset.

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Deleting all BOD 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

measurement
results 2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the Delete BOD menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Delete BOD menu item with g.
7 Select the All samples menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the All samples menu item with g.
The security prompt opens.
9 Select Yes with [Next].
10 Confirm the deleting of all datasets with g.
The display shows a confirmation of the deleting of all
datasets.

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9.4 Routines
9.4.1 Setting up routines

Routines define constantly recurring measurement

procedures. This includes the number and name of blank
value solutions and sample dilutions as well as the dilution
ratios.
Routines are set up
l Before the first measurement:
Complete routines can be set up in the BOD menu.
l At the end of a start measurement:
You can save the current settings as a routine in the Save
routine window.

Have the following data ready before setting up a routine:

l Number of blank value solutions (max. 5)
l Number of sample dilutions per sample (max. 18)
l Amount of sample (in ml) and total volume (in ml) of each
sample dilution
l Incubation period (5 to 30 days)
l Names of the blank value solutions, samples, sample
dilutions and routines (max. of 12 characters each)

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1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the BOD setup menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the BOD setup menu item with g.
7 Select the New routine menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the New routine menu item with g.
The Start measurement window appears.

Note
When defining new routines, the same displays appear as in
the start measurement. However, the measurement of
samples is not shown. When defining routines, [Ok] always
appears instead of the [Start] softkey. For a detailed
description of the process, see section 9.2.2.

Note
Also, an existing routine can be used as a template when
defining new routines.

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9.4.2 Starting a measurement with routine

When using the routines for measurement, the fields on the
display are already filled out with the data from the routine.
This simplifies operation during the measurement to
confirming the individual window with [Start]. With the
exception of selecting a routine, the course of the
measurement does not differ from the start measurement
without routine.

9.4.3 Deleting routines

The number of stored routines is restricted to 7. To create

space for new routines, or to remove routines that are no
longer required, routines can be deleted. It is possible to
delete an individual routine or to delete all stored routines.

Deleting an 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

individual routine
2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the Delete BOD menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Delete BOD menu item with g.
7 Select the Routine menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the Routine menu item with g.
The Remove routine window opens.
9 Select a routine with 82.
10 Confirm the selection with [OK].
A security prompt opens before the selection is
deleted.

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11 Select Yes with [Next].

12 Confirm the deletion of the routine with g.
The display shows that the selected routine has been
successfully deleted.

Deleting all routines 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the BOD menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the BOD menu item with g.
5 Select the Delete BOD menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Delete BOD menu item with g.
7 Select the All routines menu item with 82.
8 Confirm the All routines menu item with g.
A security prompt opens before the selection is
deleted.
9 Select Yes with [Next].
10 Confirm the deleting of all routines with g.
The display shows a confirmation of the deleting of all
datasets.

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10 Conductivity
Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
Cond, pH/Cond and Multi.

10.1 Settings for conductivity measurements

In order to achieve comparable and reproducible measuring
results, we recommend checking and, if necessary,
correcting the current settings before measuring.

10.1.1 Determining the measuring range

You can select the measuring range manually or have it

selected automatically. We recommend setting the
measuring range manually when the intended
measurement is output to a recorder at the same time.
You can determine the measuring range for measuring the
conductivity as follows:
l Automatic selection of the measuring range
l Manual selection between the following ranges with
the following resolution:
0.001 µS (if you use LR001),
0.01 µS (if you use LR01),
0.1 µS/cm, 1 µS/cm, 0.01 mS/cm, 0.1 mS/cm, 1 mS/cm
l Measuring the salinity (Sal) and the total dissolved solids
(TDS)

Note
If you are using a recorder, we recommend deactivating the
AutoRange function. Specify the expected range
manually. Otherwise, the recorder scaling will change to
a different range due to the switch-over.

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Manual selection The AutoRng function has to be switched off for the manual
of the measuring selection of the measuring range.
range
1 Switch to the Display mode.
2 Use 46 to select the required range or Sal or
TDS.

Automatic switch- 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

over
of the measuring 2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
range 3 Select the Cond setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Cond setup menu item with g.
5 Select the AutoRng menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the AutoRng menu item with g.

i appears on the display.
7 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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10.1.2 Entering the reference temperature

You can select the reference temperature TRef = 25°C
(Tref25) or TRef = 20°C (Tref20).

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the Cond setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Cond setup menu item with g.
5 Select the TRef25 or TRef20 menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the TRef25 or TRef20 menu item with g.

7 Terminate the Menu mode with m.
When displaying the measured variable, conductivity,
( ) 5 or 0 appears on the display.

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10.1.3 Displaying the conductivity or specific

resistance

You can select the display of the conductivity (in S/cm) or of

the specific resistance (in MΩ cm).

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Select the Cond setup menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Cond setup menu item with g.
5 Select the Cond MOhm menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the Cond MOhm menu item with g.

The conductivity is displayed in the units, MΩ cm.
7 Use [ESC] to terminate the Menu mode.

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10.1.4 Setting the temperature compensation

The calculation of the temperature compensation is based
on the preset reference temperature, Tref 20 or Tref 25 (see
chapter 10.2 DETERMINING/SETTING UP THE CELL CONSTANT).
You can select the following temperature compensations for
the temperature functions:
l Nonlinear temperature compensation "nLF"
according to EN 27 888
l Linear temperature compensation "lin" with the
adjustable coefficient of 0.001 to 3.000 %/K
l No temperature compensation "off"

Note
Select the following temperature compensations from the
table according to the respective test sample:

Application notes Test sample Temperature Display

compensation indicator
Natural water nLF n
(ground water, EN 27 888
surface water,
drinking water)
Ultrapure water nLF n
EN 27 888
Other aqueous Linear temperature q
solutions compensation
Select 0.001 ... 3.000 %/K
Salinity Automatically nLF k, n
(seawater) according to IOT

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Setting the 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

temperature
compensation 2 Use 46 to select the main Meas menu.
3 Use 82 to select one of the menu items, TC nLF or
TC lin or TC off.

4 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The temperature compensation is active (✔).
5 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

10.1.5 Reset (Reset)

You can reset (initialize) the settings for the conductivity

measurement.
In a reset, the following functions for the conductivity
measurement are reset to the default settings:

Measuring mode
Cell constant (c) 0.475 cm-1 (calibrated)
0.475 cm-1 (set up)
Temperature compensation nLF
Reference temperature TRef25
Temperature coefficient 2.000 %/K
(TC) of the linear
temperature compensation
TDS factor 1.00

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1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Reset cond menu item with 82.

4 Use g to confirm the Reset cond menu item.

The default settings for conductivity measurements
are restored. The Menu mode is terminated.

Note
The calibration data will be lost in a reset. Recalibrate after
performing a reset.

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10.2 Determining/setting up the cell constant

Why determine/set Aging slightly changes the characteristics of the cell, e. g. by
up the cell coatings. As a result, an inexact measured value is
constant? displayed. The original characteristics of the cell can often
be restored by cleaning the cell. Calibration determines the
current cell constant and stores it in the instrument.
Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals (we
recommend: every 6 months).
You can determine the actual cell constant of the
conductivity measuring cell by calibrating with the control
standard in the following ranges:
l 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
(e.g. TetraCon, nominal cell constant 0.475)
l 0.800 ... 1.200 cm-1
(cells with a cell constant of approx. 1)

For the two fixed cell constants, 0.1 cm-1 and 0.01 cm-1,
calibration is not required.
Cell constants outside the ranges mentioned above cannot
be calibrated.

10.2.1 Determining the cell constant (calibration)

Note
This method of automatically determining the cell constant
by calibration with the 0.01 mol/l KCL standard solution can
only be used for measuring cells with cell constants in the
range 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1 or 0.800 ... 1.200 cm-1.

Note
If the error message E3 appears, refer to chapter 14 WHAT
TO DO IF...

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Calibration To determine the cell constant, you need a 0.01 mol/l KCl
procedure calibration solution.

1 Start the determination of the cell constant with c.

2 Immerse the measuring cell in the prepared

calibration solution.
3 Press the g key in order to start the measurement
with AutoRead to determine the cell constant.
The h display indicator flashes until a stable signal
is reached.
The cell constant determined is displayed.

4 Return to the measuring mode with g or m.

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Calibration After calibrating, the measuring module automatically

evaluation evaluates the calibration. The evaluation appears on the
display.

Display Cell constant [cm-1]

0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
0.800 ... 1.200 cm-1
E3 outside the ranges
Eliminate the error 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
according to chapter or
14 WHAT TO DO IF... 0.800 ... 1.200 cm-1

Calibration record The measuring module automatically saves the cell

constant in the calibration record. The last calibration
protocol can be displayed at any time with the aid of the Cal
Prot. function ... in the Cal menu (see section 11.3).

Note
You can automatically print a calibration record after the
calibration. To do so, switch on the printer before calibrating
(print LED lights up green). After a valid calibration, the
record is printed.

Sample printout:

Conductivity calibration
Cal date: 05.12.1999
Cal time: 22:46
Cal interval: 180 days
Cal standard: 0.01 mol/l KCl
Conductivity/Tref25:
1413 µS/cm 24.6°C
Cell const: 0.987 1/cm
Sensor +++
User: xxxxx

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Calibration interval The calibration interval is used to determine after how many
days you want to be reminded that a conductivity calibration
is due.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Use 82 to select the Cal Int. ... menu item.
4 Use g to confirm the Cal Int. ... menu item.
The input field for the calibration interval appears.

5 Option:
Select a digit with 46.
6 Set the required interval (days) with 82.
7 Confirm the calibration interval entered with g.
8 Use [ESC] to leave the input field.

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10.2.2 Setting the cell constant

Note
The cell constant to be set must either be taken from the
operating manual of the measuring cell or is printed on the
measuring cell.

The inoLab 3 measuring system offers the following

possibilities of setting the cell constant:
l Accepting the cell constant from the last calibration record
(Cal cell)
l Selecting any cell constant within the range 0.250 to
2.500 cm-1 (Man cell)
l Selecting the fixed cell constant 0.1 cm-1 (LR01)
l Selecting the fixed cell constant 0.01 cm-1 (LR001)

Note
The last calibration protocol can be displayed at any time
with the aid of the Cal Prot. ... function in the Cal menu (see
section 11.3 STORAGE OF CALIBRATION RECORDS).

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Accepting the cell Accept the cell constant of the last calibration record as
constant of the follows:
calibration record
1 Switch to the Menu mode.
2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Cell const. menu item with 82
4 Confirm the Cell const. menu item.
5 Select the Cal cell menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the Cal cell menu item with g.

The cell constant of the last calibration is accepted.
Cal cell is active (✔).
7 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

Selecting any cell You can set the cell constant manually in the range 0.250 ...
constant 2.500 cm-1 as follows:

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Cell const. menu item with 82
4 Confirm the Cell const. menu item.
5 Select the Man cell menu item with 82.

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6 Confirm the Man cell menu item with g.

The input field for the cell constant opens. The
current value is displayed.

7 Increase/reduce the value with 82.

8 Use [ESC] to leave the input field.
9 Confirm the selected cell constant with g.
The selected cell constant is accepted. Man cell is
active (✔).
10 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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Selecting the cell You can set the cell constant to the fixed value of 0.1 cm-1
constant 0.1 cm-1 or or 0.01 cm-1:
0.01 cm-1
1 Switch to the Menu mode.
2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Select the Cell const. menu item with 82
4 Confirm the Cell const. menu item.
5 Use 82 to select the required cell constant LR01
(0.1 cm-1) or LR 001 (0.01 cm-1).

6 Use 82 to select the required cell constant LR01

(0.1 cm-1) or LR 001 (0.01 cm-1).
7 Confirm the selected cell constant with g.
The selected cell constant is active (✔).
8 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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10.3 Measuring the conductivity

10.3.1 General information

You can display the following measured parameters:

l Conductivity/specific resistance
(For details of how to switch over, see chapter
10.1 SETTINGS FOR CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENTS)
l Salinity (Sal)
l Total dissolved solids (TDS)

Preparatory Perform the following preparatory activities when you want

activities to measure:

1 Connect a conductivity measuring cell with

temperature probe to the measuring module. The
instrument recognizes the measuring cell and
automatically switches to the conductivity measuring
mode that was last selected. If the conductivity
measuring cell is already connected, press the m
repeatedly until the conductivity measuring mode
appears.
2 Check the selected cell constant or calibrate the
measuring module with the measuring cell. How to
calibrate is described in section 10.2.1 DETERMINING
THE CELL CONSTANT (CALIBRATION) on page 182.

10.3.2 Displaying the conductivity, dry filtrate residue

or salinity

You can switch back and forth between the measured

variables, conductivity, dry filtrate residue and salinity:

1 Perform the preparatory activities according to

section 10.3.1.
2 Immerse the measuring cell in the test sample.

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3 Press the 46 key until the measured variable,

conductivity, ( ) appears. The measured value
appears on the display.

4 Press the 46 key until the measured variable, Sal,

appears. The salinity value appears on the display.

5 Press the 46 key until the measured variable,

TDS, appears. The TDS value appears on the
display.

Note
See also Application report ... 084 CONDUCTOMETRICAL
DETERMINATION OF THE TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS).

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10.3.3 Drift control (AutoRead)

The drift control function (AutoRead) checks the stability of
the measured value. The stability has a considerable effect
on the reproducibility of the measured value.

1 Select the required measuring mode with 46.

2 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test
sample.
3 Activate the AutoRead function with a.
The measured value is frozen (hold function).
4 Start the measurement with AutoRead by pressing
g.
The h AR display indicator flashes. When a stable
signal is reached, an acoustic signal is heard and h
stops flashing.

5 If necessary, start the next measurement with

AutoRead by pressing g.
6 To terminate AutoRead: Press the a key.

Note
In order to accept the current measured value without
waiting for the end of the AutoRead function, simply press
g. You can only change to another measured variable
after completion of AutoRead.

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11 Data storage
Data storage enables the storage and administration of
measurement, configuration and calibration data.
The following types of storage are available:
l Storage of measurement data records:
This memory contains measurement data records for
subsequent processing or output (see section 11.1)
l Storage for system configurations (settings):
This memory enables you to save and recall individual
configurations (see section 11.2)
l Storage for calibration records:
This memory contains all current calibration records (see
section 11.3)

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11.1 Storage of measurement data records

Measurement data record memory enables the storage of
measurement data records for subsequent processing or
output.
There are two methods of storing measurement data
records:
l Manual storage of individual measurement data records
l Automatic storage of several measurement data records

A measurement data record consists of:

l Number of the storage location (Mem no.)
l Date/time
l Identification (ID)
l Measured values (e.g. pH and measured temperature
value) with status information

To find data records easily, Mem no., ID and date/time are

available as filter criteria.
The identification (ID), which you allocate yourself, can be
especially useful when doing this (see section 11.1.3).
The ID can consist of a number, or, when using an external
PC keyboard, of digits and letters.

11.1.1 Saving individual measurement data records

You can store individual measurement data records and

assign them an ID that makes it easier to find the data record
again.

1 Switch to the Display mode.

2 Start the manual storing with s.
The Store window shows the current data record.
The instrument automatically allocates a storage
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3 Use [Ident] to open the Ident input window.

4 Input the required name (ID) with 82.

5 With g confirm the ID.
In the manual type of storage, the measurement data
record is stored together with the selected ID.
6 Use [ESC] to leave the Ident input window.
The Store window shows the data record with the
new ID.
7 With [ESC] leave the Store window.

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11.1.2 Automatically storing measurement data

records

AutoStore enables measurement data records to be stored

at defined time intervals. Starting AutoStore causes you to
move to the Set AutoStore input window where you define
the details of the storage with AutoStore.

l ID:
The name (ID) identifies the measurement and makes it
easier to find the data in memory. The ID can consist of
figures and letters (when using an external IBM PC
keyboard).
l Duration:
Here you set up the measuring period for which the
planned AutoStore storing is to be performed.
l Interval:
Here you determine the intervals at which the measuring
data records will be stored.
l Memory requirements (datasets):
Here you obtain information on how many storage
locations are required with the current settings.
l Available memory locations:
Here you obtain information on how many storage
locations are still available.

Note
If insufficient memory locations are available, a message
appears on the display.
Change the entries in the Duration and/or Interval field until
an available number of memory locations is displayed.

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Measurement data records can only be stored in a free

memory location. If necessary, the contents of the memory
must be deleted (see page 204).

Starting AutoStore 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Select the AutoStore menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the AutoStore menu item with g.
5 Select the Open menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Open menu item with g.
The free memory locations are shown (black=free).
7 Use 82 to select a free memory location, Mem 1 ...
-4 .

8 Confirm the menu item with g.

The Set AutoStore input window is open.

9 Enter a name with 82, external keyboard or barcode

reader.

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10 Switch to the next input field with [Next]. Complete

the input with 82.
11 Use [Open] to start the automatic storing.
9 appears on the display.

Terminating AutoStore is automatically finished when the period set for

AutoStore storing (Duration) has expired. You can see that an
AutoStore is terminated when 9 is no longer visible on
the display.
If you want to quit an AutoStore storing procedure before the
set period has expired, proceed as follows:

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Select the AutoStore menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the AutoStore menu item with g.
5 Select the Close menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the Close menu item with g.

The automatic storing function is terminated.
Recorded measuring data remain in the memory.
The 9 display indicator is no longer displayed.

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11.1.3 Displaying stored measurement data records

You can display measured values that have been stored
automatically or manually. Data from the AutoStore memory
can be displayed as a graph or in tabular form.
Data from the manual measurement data record memory
can only be displayed numerically.

Displaying 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

automatically stored
measurement data 2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
records 3 Select the AutStoGrph menu item with 82.
graphically
4 Confirm the AutStoGrph menu item with g.
5 Select the Open menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Open menu item with g.
7 Select a memory location, e.g. Mem 1, with 82.
8 Confirm the selected storage location with g.
The AutoStoGrph Mem 1 input window is open.
9 Select an available parameter pH, Oxi or Cond (here,
e.g. pH) with 82.

10 Confirm the selected parameter with [Open].

The content of the storage location is displayed in the
form of a graph.

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Zooming 1 Display the upper left-hand corner of the required

a sector sector with g.
(zoom function)
2 Position the corner with 4682.

3 Confirm the upper left-hand corner of the required

sector and display the lower right-hand corner of the
required sector with g.
4 Position the corner with 4682.

5 Confirm the selected display sector with g.

The display shows the new sector.

Note
You can zoom up to three times in a sequence and undo
each zooming.

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Undoing the 6 Use g and [Tab] to undo the last zoom function.
zoom function The sector before the last zooming is displayed
again.

Terminating 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

the graphical
display 2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Select the AutStoGrph menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the AutStoGrph menu item with g.
5 Select the Close menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the Close menu item with g.

The graphical display is terminated.

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Displaying With the following function you can output manually stored
measurement data individual data records or AutoStore data to the display.
records Filters help you to select individual data records according
numerically to the following criteria:
l Number of the storage location (Mem No.)
l Identification (ID)
l Date and time of storing

1 Use r to call up the manual measurement data

record memory (man mem).
The first data record that meets the selected criterion
is displayed.
2 Call up further measurement data record memory
with r.
The measurement data record memory locations are
called up in the order, Mem man - Mem auto 1 - 2 -
3 - 4.
3 Call up the RCL menu with [RCL menu].
4 Select the RCL filter menu item with 82.

5 Confirm the RCL filter menu item with g.

The RCL filter input window is open.

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6 Use 82 to switch a filter, e. g. Mem No., on or off (on/

off).
7 Switch to the next input field with [Next]. Complete all
inputs.
8 Option:
Select a digit with 46.
9 Increase/reduce values or switch a filter on/off with
82.
10 Close the input window with [ESC].
The first data record meeting the selected criterion is
displayed.

11 Swap between the data records meeting the selected

filter criterion with 82.
12 Terminate the storage display with [ESC].

Note
If there are large amounts of data, you may have to wait for
a few seconds until a data record is displayed.

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11.1.4 Deleting stored measurement data records

Deleting Using the following function, you can delete the contents of
automatically stored the AutoStore storage locations, Mem 1 to Mem 4.
measurement data
records 1 Switch to the Menu mode.
2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Select the AutoStore menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the AutoStore menu item with g.
5 Select the Clear menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Clear menu item with g.
7 Select a memory location, e.g. Mem 1, with 82.

8 Confirm the selected memory with g.

A security prompt appears on the display.

Note
You can cancel the delete process with [ESC].

9 Select yes with [Next].

10 Confirm the delete with g.
The measurement data record memory is deleted.

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Deleting the The memory for individual, manual stored measurement

manual data records can be deleted as a whole.
measurement data
record memory 1 Switch to the Menu mode.
2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Select the Mem man menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the Mem man menu item with g.
5 Select the Clear menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Clear menu item with g.
A security prompt appears on the display.

Note
You can cancel the delete process with [ESC].

7 Select yes with [Next].

8 Confirm the delete with g.
The manual measurement data record memory is
deleted.

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11.2 Storage of system configurations

Up to 4 different system configurations can be managed
(store, recall, delete and print) by the inoLab Level 3. This
can then be helpful, e.g. if several persons are using the
same measuring system, or different measurement tasks
require different settings.

11.2.1 Saving the system configuration

When storing the system configuration, you store all the

current settings for all probes.

1 Switch to the Menu mode with [Menu].

2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Use 82 to select the Settings menu item.
4 Use g to confirm the Settings menu item.
5 Select the Save menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Save menu item with g.
7 Use 82 to select a free storage location, Setting-1 ...
-4.
Free storage locations are displayed in black,
occupied storage locations are gray.

8 Confirm the storing with g.

The stored data are displayed.

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9 Save the data with [OK].

10 Terminate saving with [ESC].

11.2.2 Recalling a system configuration

You can recall system configurations that you have stored

yourself or the default setting as follows:

1 Switch to the Menu mode with [Menu].

2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Use 82 to select the Settings menu item.
4 Use g to confirm the Settings menu item.
5 Select the Open menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Open menu item with g.
7 Select a Current, Basic sett. or Sett.-1 ... 4 memory
location with 82.
Occupied storage locations are displayed in black,
free storage locations are gray.

8 Call up the selected storage location with g.

The settings are displayed.

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9 Call up the selected setting with [OK].

If Current was selected: Display the current settings
If Default was selected: Use default setting
If Setting 1-4 was selected: open the stored setting 1
... 4.
A security prompt appears.
10 Select yes with [Next].
11 Confirm the selection with g.
The user profile is taken as the current setting.
12 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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11.2.3 Deleting a system configuration

With this function, you can delete system configurations that
you have stored yourself. The default settings always
remain stored.

1 Switch to the Menu mode with [Menu].

2 Use 46 to select the main Mem menu.
3 Use 82 to select the Settings menu item.
4 Use g to confirm the Settings menu item.
5 Select the Clear menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Clear menu item with g.
7 Select a Settings 1 ... 4 memory location with 82.

8 Delete the system configuration with g.

A security prompt appears before it is deleted.
9 Select yes with [Next].
10 Confirm the delete with g.
The user profile is deleted.

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11.3 Storage of calibration records

The following calibration results are automatically stored in
a record during each calibration:
l Calibrating for pH/ISE and D. O. measurements
l Determination of the cell constant of conductivity
measuring cells.

The text displayed on the calibration protocol shows the

calibration data for all measured variables as continuous
text. You can recall the data of the last calibration/
determination at any time:

1 Switch to the Menu mode with [Menu].

2 Use 46 to select the main Cal menu.
3 Using 82 select the Cal. Prot... menu item.
4 Use g to confirm the Cal. Prot... menu item.
The Cal. records window opens.
The first page of the calibration records is displayed.

5 Scroll through the display text with 2.

6 Scroll through the display text with 82.

7 Terminate the Menu mode with [ESC].

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12 Data output
The inoLab Level 3 terminal provides several options for
ouputting data.
l Output to the display
(Displaying measured values)
– numerical display of measured values (standard)
– graphical display of measured values (digital recorder)
l Output to the integrated printer
(on terminals with integrated printer only)
– printing graphical and numerical data
– printing on the digital recorder
l Output to the RS 232/REC interface
– printing numerical data on an external printer
– transmitting data to a PC, e.g. to be saved in a
database
– recording the data via an external analog recorder

You can output the following data:

l Graphical displays
l Alphanumerical displays
– Calibration records
– Stored measured values
– Stored system configurations
Alphanumerical data can be output as a legible text or
database-conform (data list separated by semicolons).

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You can start the data output to the integrated printer or the
RS232 interface as follows:
l Manually
– by pressing the p softkey:
prints, e.g. the current measured value or the current
calibration protocol
– by pressing the g key on the measuring module:
prints the current measured value
(precondition: the AutoRead function is not active)
– by selecting Print in the menu:
prints, e.g. the system configuration or selected
elements of a data memory
l Automatically
– by selecting Print in the menu:
prints, e.g. the recording on the digital recorder
– after each AutoRead measurement with a stable
measured value
– each time a measured value is stored if AutoStore is
active (9 flashes)
– after each calibration when the calibration record is
output

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12.1 Data output to the display

The current measured value can be displayed numerically
or graphically. The numerical display of measured values is
the default setting. The graphical representation of a
selected measured variable is activated via the digital
recorder.

12.1.1 Numerical display

The numerical display of measured values is the default

display. The current measured value is displayed
continuously.
The numerical display looks as follows (example):

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12.1.2 Graphical display

The digital recorder continuously records measured values
and depicts them graphically with respect to time (vertical
axis) on the display. In the graphical display the cursor (+)
moves from the top to the bottom. The measured value is
also displayed numerically (here, e.g. 6.410 pH) at the same
time.
If the digital recorder is started, you are moved first to the
Recorder input window to define the details of the graphical
display.

Input window Graphical display

7
1
5
2
3 6
4 8

l Center (1) determines the center of the measured value

range (here 7.000).
l Delta (2) determines the extension of the measured value
range starting from the center (here Center ± Delta gives
a range of pH 0.000 to 14.000).
l Timebase (3) defines the length of the time intervals (5, 6)
shown on the display; the duration is also displayed on
the recorder strip (8)
l Digits (4) determines the number of the digits after the
decimal point

When the first period has expired, the recording of the

current period is displayed in the lower half (6) and the
previous period is displayed in the upper half (5).

Note
The current measured values are not stored.

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Starting the digital When starting the digital recorder, you can make settings
recorder that define the graphical display and the recording of the
measured values.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Using 82, select the Dig. Rec menu item.
4 Using g, confirm the Dig. Rec menu item.
5 Select the Open menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Open menu item with g.
7 Use 82 to select one of the menu items, pH, Oxi, or
Cond.
8 Confirm the selected menu item with g.
The Recorder input field appears on the display.

9 Option:
Move between the individual digits with 46.
10 Increase or decrease the value with 82.
11 Move to the next input field with [Next].
12 Complete all inputs.
13 Confirm the input and start the digital recorder with
[Open]
or
quit without starting the recorder with [ESC].

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14 Option:
Switch to the numerical display with [Tab].

Reducing the 15 Display the left-hand measuring range limit with g.

measuring range
limits 16 Change the left-hand measuring range limit with
(zoom function) 46.

17 Determine the left-hand measuring range limit and

display the right-hand measuring range limit with g.
18 Change the right-hand measuring range limit with
46.

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19 Determine the right-hand measuring range limit with

g.
The measuring range limits show the new values.

Undoing the 20 Undo the zoom function with g and [Tab].

zoom function The sector determined in the Recorder input window
appears on the display again.

Terminating the 1 Switch to the Menu mode.

digital recorder
2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Using 82, select the Dig. Rec menu item.
4 Using g, confirm the Dig. Rec menu item.
5 Select the Close menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the Close menu item with g.

The digital recording is terminated.

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12.2 Outputting data to the integrated printer

12.2.1 General information

The integrated printer is operated via the o key (switched

on/off) and the f key (manual line feed) on the terminal.

The operating status of the printer is indicated by the print

LED on the terminal.
l Green LED: printer ready for operation
l Red LED: printer off or malfunction

To print on the integrated printer, the following conditions

must be fulfilled:
l The integrated printer must be switched on and ready for
operation (print LED lights up green, see section 12.2.2),
l The data output is set to the integrated printer (see
section 12.2.3),
l A manual or automatic print job must have been given
(section 12.2.4),

Note
For troublefree operation of the integrated printer, we
recommend disconnecting any other devices from the
RS232/REC interface.

It is not possible to operate the integrated printer and

external devices (printer, PC, or analog recorder) on the
RS232/REC interface at the same time.

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12.2.2 Switching on the integrated printer

It is only possible to print with the integrated printer if the
printer has been switched on.

1 Switch on the printer with o.

The print LED lights up green.
The printer is ready for operation.

Note
Line feed with f is only possible when the integrated
printer has been switched off (the print LED lights up red).

12.2.3 Data output to the integrated printer

Data is either output to the integrated printer or to the RS232
interface. You can select where to output the data in the Opt
menu.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Select the Int. Prn menu item with 82.

4 Confirm the Int. Prn menu item with g.

The data output is switched to the integrated printer
(✔).
5 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

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12.2.4 Printing
Printing the display When the p softkey function is shown on the display you
can always print the current display. Use the p softkey to
print the following data:
l The data record of the current measured value
l The data record of a stored measured value
l The graphical representation of a measured data series
stored with AutoStore (only on the integrated printer)
l Calibration records

1 Start the printout of the currently displayed numerical

or graphical data with p.

You can also start a printout of the current numerical data

record on the measuring module.
Precondition: AutoRead is not active.

1 Start the printout of the currently displayed numerical

data with g.

Printing If there are stored measured values, you can display and
stored print them.
data records
1 Switch to the Display mode.
2 Switch to the storage display with r.
3 Call up the RCL menu with [RCL menu].
4 Option:
Determine the selection criteria for the data in the
RCL filter input window (see section 11.1.3)
5 Select the Print all menu item with 82.

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6 Confirm the Print all menu item with g.

All data records meeting the selection criteria in the
RCL filter input window are printed.

Printing the If the digital recorder is switched on, the graphical

display of the representation of the measured values is also output on the
digital recorder integrated printer at the same time.
Precondition: The printer is on (green LED) and the output
is switched to the integrated printer (see section 12.2.1).

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Using 82, select the Dig. Rec menu item.
4 Using g, confirm the Dig. Rec menu item.
5 Select the Print menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the Print menu item with g.

Print is active (✔). The recorder strip is printed out as
long as the Print menu item is active (✔).

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Switching off The printout of the digital recorder can be switched off
the printout of the without terminating the digital recorder.
digital
recorder 1 Switch to the Menu mode.
2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Using 82, select the Dig. Rec menu item.
4 Using g, confirm the Dig. Rec menu item.
5 Select the Print ✔ menu item with 82.

6 Confirm the Print ✔ menu item with g.

Print is switched off.
The recorder printout is discontinued, but the screen
display of the recorder continues to run.

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Selecting the You can select the quality of the printout in the menu:
print quality l Draft:
Not such a high print quality (prints more quickly)
l LQ:
Higher print quality (prints more slowly)

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Select the RS232/Prt menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the RS232/Prt menu item with g.
5 Select the Prt font menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Prt font menu item with g.
7 Select the LQ or Draft menu item with 82.

8 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The printing quality has been set.

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12.3 Outputting data to an external printer/PC

Via the RS 232 interface on the terminal, you can transmit
the data to a PC or an external printer.
Connect the interface to the devices via the AK T-PC (PC)
or AK T-9PIN/25PIN (ext. printer) cable.
The data output automatically switches to the RS232
interface.

Warning
If a grounded PC/printer is connected, you can also
measure in grounded media.

Set up the following transmission data on the PC/printer:

Baud rate can be selected from: 1200, 2400, 4800,

9600
Handshake RTS/CTS + Xon/Xoff
Parity none
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1

Socket assignment 3 1 RTS

4 2 2 RxD
6
3 TxD
5 1
4 DTR
5 SG
RS 232 6 CTS
REC

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12.3.1 Outputting data to the RS232/REC interface

To output data to an external printer/PC, the data output
must be switched to the RS232/REC interface.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Select the RS232 menu item with 82.

4 Confirm the RS232 menu item with g.

The data is output to the RS232/REC interface (✔).
5 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

12.3.2 Setting the baud rate

The baud rate for the RS232/REC interface must be the
same as the baud rate of the connected devices.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Select the RS232/Prt menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the RS232/Prt menu item with g.
5 Select the Baudrate menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Baudrate menu item with g.
7 Use 82 to select the required baud rate 1200, 2400,
4800 or 9600.

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8 Confirm the selected baud rate with g.

The selected baud rate is active (✔).
9 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

12.3.3 Determining the data format

You can determine the form in which the numerical data is

sent to the RS232/REC interface. The selection of the data
format type determines the data transmission:
l ASCII
the data is transmitted in the same form as it is displayed:
recommended for external printers on the RS232/REC
interface
l Data
The data is transmitted with separators.
The data can easily be saved in a database if it is
transmitted to a PC.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Select the RS232/Prt menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the RS232/Prt menu item with g.
5 Select the Datformat menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Datformat menu item with g.
7 Select the Ascii or Data menu item with 82.

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8 Confirm the selected menu item with g.

The selected data format is active (✔).
9 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

Data format In the Data format, all data is output in a fixed sequence and
separated by semicolons (;).
If you output more than one data memory location in the
RCL menu, a header designating the individual data
columns is automatically output.
Data output in the data format with the header:

Header
Data
records

Printing the You can also print the header separately.

header
1 Switch to the Menu mode.
2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Select the RS232/Prt menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the RS232/Prt menu item with g.
5 Select the Datformat menu item with 82.
6 Confirm the Datformat menu item with g.
7 Select the Header menu item with 82.

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8 Confirm the Header menu item with g.

The labeling of the data in the data format Data is
output (e.g. on a printer or the PC).
9 Terminate the Menu mode with m.

12.3.4 Setting the print interval

The print interval sets the time period between the

transmission of measured values to the interface.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Select the RS232/Prt menu item with 82.
4 Confirm the RS232/Prt menu item with g.
5 Use 82 to select the Prt Int. ... menu item.
6 Use g to confirm the Prt Int. ... menu item.
The Print interval window appears on the display.

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7 Switch the internal printer on or off (on / off) with 82.

8 Go to the fields for the print interval (Interval) and the
time unit for the print interval (Unit) with [Next].
Complete the entries.
9 Increase or decrease the value with 82.
10 Go to the fields for the print interval (Interval) and the
time unit for the print interval (Unit) with [Next].
Complete the entries.
11 Select the required inputs with 82.
12 Confirm the settings with g.
13 Terminate the input with [ESC].

12.3.5 Outputting data to an external printer or PC

In order to transmit data to an external printer or PC, follow

the settings in the RS232/Prt menu.
Connecting the inoLab Level 3 allows an external printer to be run on the
external printer/PC RS232/REC interface.
Connect the external printer to the RS232/REC interface.
Printing/ Printing or transmitting data to a PC is the same as for the
transmitting data to integrated printer (see chapter 12 DATA OUTPUT).
the PC
Note
In order to store the data in a file on the PC, a terminal
program is required that can continuously store the received
data.

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12.4 Outputting data to the external recorder

To record measured values graphically, you can also
connect an analog external recorder to the RS232/REC
interface to the terminal.

Note
Before recording measured values with the external
recorder, please observe the following points:
l Switch off AutoRange (automatic measuring range
switch-over),
l Set the measuring range manually
(tables with the possible measuring ranges can be found
in chapter 15 TECHNICAL DATA, section 15.1 TERMINAL),
l Switch the data output to the RS232/REC interface,
l Select the measured variable to be recorded in the menu.

Selecting the As soon as the data output is directed to the RS232/REC

measured variable interface and the measured variable to be recorded is
to be recorded selected, the corresponding voltage is output on the RS232/
REC interface.

1 Switch to the Menu mode.

2 Use 46 to select the main Opt menu.
3 Use 82 to select the Ana. Rec menu item.
4 Use g to confirm the Ana. Rec menu item.
5 Select the measured variable to be recorded with
82.

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6 Confirm the selected measured variable with g.

The selected measured variable is active (✔).
7 Terminate the Menu mode with m.
The voltage corresponding to the selected measured
variable is output on the interface.
8 Switch on the recorder.

Note
Additional settings can be made on the recorder itself.

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13 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal

13.1 Maintenance
The measuring system is almost maintenance-free.
The only maintenance task is replacing the batteries of the
terminal.
13.1.1 Replacing the batteries

Note
The batteries buffer the internal real time clock. When the
batteries are changed, no data except for the date and time
are lost.

1 Open the battery compartment (1) on the underside

of the instrument.
2 Remove the two batteries from the battery
compartment.
3 Place two new batteries (type Mignon AA) in the
battery compartment.
4 Close the battery compartment (1).
5 Set the date and time according to section 5.1.

Caution
Make sure that the poles of the batteries are the right way
round.
The ± signs on the batteries must correspond to the ± signs
in the battery compartment.
Only use leakproof alkaline manganese batteries.

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13.1.2 Changing the roll of paper

For the terminal with integrated printer.

1 Switch the printer off (print LED lights up red).

2 Open the lid of the printer (1).
3 Remove the empty roll of paper (2).
4 Insert the new roll of paper:
– Fold the start of the roll of paper inwards and
thread it into the printer (3) from below.
– Press the print key f (paper feed).
5 Close the lid of the printer (1).

2
3

Note
Only use original WTW rolls of paper. You will find
information on this in the WTW catalog LABORATORY AND
FIELD INFORMATION or via the Internet.
You can also use Thermopaper HQ that can be read for at
least 10 years.

13.1.3 Maintenance of the probes

Note
See the relevant operating manuals of the probes for
instructions on maintenance.

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13.2 Cleaning
Occasionally wipe the outside of the terminal and measuring
module with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinfect the housing
with isopropanol as required.

Caution
The housing is made of a synthetic material (ABS). Thus,
avoid contact with acetone or similar detergents that contain
solvents. Remove any splashes immediately.

13.3 Disposal
Packing This measuring system is sent out in a protective transport
packing.
We recommend: Keep the packing material. The original
packing protects the instrument against damage during
transport.
Batteries This note refers to the battery regulation that applies in the
Federal Republic of Germany. We would ask end-
consumers in other countries to follow their local statutory
provisions.

Note
In compliance with §14 BATTERY REGULATION, we would like
to point out that this instrument contains batteries.
Batteries that have been removed must only be disposed of
at the recycling facility set up for this purpose or via the retail
outlet.
It is illegal to dispose of them in household refuse.

Terminal Dispose of the measuring instrument as electronic waste at

Measuring module an appropriate collection point. It is illegal to dispose of the
instrument in household refuse.

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14 What to do if...
System messages due to errors are listed together with their
possible causes and remedies.

14.1 Terminal messages

Probe symbol Cause Remedy

flashes
– Calibration interval – Recalibrate the measuring
expired system

Instrument does not Cause Remedy

react to keystroke
– Operating state – Processor reset:
undefined or Unplug the plug-in power
electromagnetic supply and plug it in again
interference too high (if it occurs repeatedly,
ensure the
electromagnetic radiation
is reduced)

h flashes Cause Remedy

continuously No stable measured value Provide stable measuring
conditions (e.g. temperature)
Defective probe Use another probe

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14.2 Printer messages

For the terminal with integrated printer.

Integrated printer Cause Remedy

does not print
– Printer switched off – Switch on the printer
– Interface cable – Disconnect cable
connected
– No paper available – Replace roll of paper
– AutoStore function – Switch off AutoStore
is switched on with a long
interval time (Int 1)
– The integrated printer is – Select and confirm Prn. int
not selected in the Opt in the Opt menu
menu

Printer operating - Cause Remedy

paper not being
– Paper inserted the wrong – Turn the roll of paper
printed
way up around and insert it with
the other side upwards

Integrated printer Cause Remedy

prints automatically
– AutoStore function or – Switch off the function
data transmission is
switched on

Feed key f does Cause Remedy

not react – Printer switched on – Switch printer off
– Interface cable connected – Disconnect cable

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14.3 pH/voltage system messages

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
pH, pH/ION, pH/Cond, pH/Oxi and Multi.

Error message Cause Remedy

OFL
pH/voltage, electrode:
– Not connected – Connect electrode
– Air bubble in front of the – Remove air bubble
diaphragm
– Air in the diaphragm – Extract air or
moisten diaphragm
– Cable broken – Replace electrode
– Gel electrolyte dried out – Replace electrode

Error message Cause Remedy

E3
pH/ORP electrode:
– Diaphragm contaminated – Clean diaphragm
– Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane
– Moisture in the plug – Dry plug
– Electrolyte out of date – Replenish electrolyte or
replace electrode
– Electrode worn out – Replace electrode
– pH electrode: broken – Replace electrode
– ORP electrode: short- – Replace electrode
circuit

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Cause Remedy
Measuring system:
– Incorrect calibration – Select correct procedure
procedure
– Incorrect solution – Set up correct
temperature temperature
(without temperature
probe)
– Socket damp – Dry socket

Buffer solutions
– Incorrect buffer solutions – Change calibration
procedure
– Buffer solutions too old – Use only once.
Note the shelf life
– Buffer solutions depleted – Change solutions

No stable Cause Remedy

measured value
pH/ORP electrode:
– Diaphragm contaminated – Clean diaphragm
– Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane

Test sample:
– pH value not stable – Measure with air
excluded if necessary
– Temperature not stable – Adjust temperature if
necessary

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Electrode + test sample:

– Conductivity too low – Use suitable electrode
– Temperature too high – Use suitable electrode
– Organic liquids – Use suitable electrode

Obviously incorrect Cause Remedy

measured values
– pH electrode unsuitable – Use suitable electrode
– Temperature difference – Adjust temperature of
between buffer and test buffers or sample
sample too high

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14.4 Ion concentration system messages

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
pH, pH/ION, pH/Cond, pH/Oxi and Multi.

Error message Cause Remedy

OFL
Ion-sensitive electrode or
reference electrode
– Not connected – Connect electrode
– Cable broken – Replace electrode

Error message Cause Remedy

E3
Ion-sensitive electrode:
– Slope is not in the range – Replace electrode
50 ... 70 mV or – Recalibrate
23 ... 35 mV
– Moisture in the plug – Dry plug
– Electrode obsolete – Replace electrode
– Measurement in a range for – Use a suitable electrode
which the cell is not suitable
Measuring instrument:
– Calibration procedure: – Select correct
Wrong sequence of sequence
standards for three point
calibration
– Socket damp – Dry socket

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TP error Cause Remedy

During calibration:
– Calibration standards do – Adjust the temperature of
not have the correct the calibration standards
temperature (max. ± 2 °C
temperature difference)
During measurement:
– Test sample does not – Adjust the temperature of
have the correct the test sample
temperature
(max. ± 2 °C temperature
difference from calibration
temperature)

ISE error Cause Remedy

During calibration:
– Calibration standards are – Use other calibration
too close to each other standards
IU2 - U1I ≤ 5 mV
IU3 - U2I ≤ 5 mV

No std available Cause Remedy

After two-point calibration:
– The highest or lowest – Cancel the calibration
calibration standard was (the present two-point
used as the second calibration is retained)
calibration solution.

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14.5 Oxygen system messages

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
pH, BSB/BOD, pH/Oxi and Multi.

Error message Cause Remedy

OFL
Display range exceeded
– Not connected – Connect the probe
– Cable broken – Replace probe
– Depleted – Replace probe
– Short-circuit between gold – Clean probe and
and lead electrode replace it if necessary

Error message Cause Remedy

E3
Invalid calibration
– Electrolyte solution – Regenerate probe
depleted
– Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane
– Electrode system poisoned – Regenerate probe
– Worn out – Replace probe
– broken – Replace probe

Error message Cause Remedy

E7
Membrane damaged
– Membrane damaged – Regenerate probe
– Membrane head not – Screw membrane head
screwed on tight enough tight

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Display Cause Remedy

StirrerError
– Stirrer mechanically – Eliminate the blocking
blocked or defective or disconnect the
defective stirrer
– Disconnect, then
reconnect mains plug

Measured value too Cause Remedy

low
– Insufficient flow – Provide flow to the probe

Measured value too Cause Remedy

high
– High amount of dissolved – Correct solubility
substances function using the
salinity equivalent
– Air bubbles bump on the – Avoid direct flow to the
membrane with high membrane
velocity
– The carbon dioxide – Measuring not possible
pressure is too high (> 1
bar)

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14.6 Conductivity system messages

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
Cond, pH/Cond and Multi.

Error message Cause Remedy

OFL
– Measuring cell not – Connect measuring cell
connected
– Cable broken – Replace measuring cell
– The measured value is
outside the measuring
range

Error message Cause Remedy

E3
– Measuring cell – Clean cell and replace it
contaminated if necessary
– Calibration solution not – Check calibration
suitable solutions

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15 Technical data
Note
The technical data specified here apply to the measuring
system consisting of terminal and measuring module.
The technical data of the probes are not taken into
consideration here.

Ambient conditions Storage - 25 °C ... + 65 °C

Operation 0 °C ... + 40 °C
Allowable relative Yearly mean: < 75 %
humidity 30 days/year: 95 %
Other days: 85 %

Mechanical Type of protection IP 66

structure

Electrical safety Protective class III

Applicable EMC EEC guideline 89/336/EWG

guidelines and EN 61326-1:1997
norms EN 61000-3-2 A14:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995
FCC Class A
Instrument safety EEC guideline 73/23/EWG
EN 61010-1 A2:1995
Climatic class VDI/VDE 3540
Type of EN 60529:1991
protection

Test certificates TÜV/GS, UL/CUL, CE

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15.1 Terminal

Dimensions Length [mm] 250

and weight
Width [mm] 300
Height [mm] 70
Weight [kg]
with printer approx. 1.6 (without plug-in power
without printer supply)
approx. 1.3 (without plug-in power
supply)

Power supply Mains Connection max.

Overvoltage category II
Plug-in power supply unit
FRIWO FW7207/9, 15.0661
Friwo Part. No. 1815134
Input: 100 ... 240 V ~ /
47 ... 63 Hz / 400 mA
Output: 9 V = / 1.5 A
Batteries 2 x 1.5 V
(to buffer the AA type alkaline manganese batteries
real time clock)

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Serial interface Automatic switchover between serial output and analog

output (recorder) with connection of the cable, AK T-PC or
AK T-9PIN/25PIN.
Only in models with printer:
The serial output can be redirected to the internal printer
using software.

Type RS 232, bi-directional

Data bits 8
Baud rate Selectable 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
Baud
Stop bit 2
Parity None
Handshake RTS/CTS
Cable length Max. 15m

Measuring module Type RS 232

interface
Data bits 8
Baud rate 4800 Baud
Stop bit 1
Parity None
Handshake Xon/Xoff
Cable length Max. 15m

The power supply of the measuring module is fed via the

interface (Technical Data, see section 15.2).
PC keyboard Connection via the terminal/PS2 adapter
interface
Voltage 5V ± 10%
Current Max. 200 mA

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Analog output Automatic switchover between the serial output and analog
recorder output with connection of the cable, AK T-R 2ST.

Accuracy The following is valid for all recorder

output voltages:
± 0.5% of the corresponding display
value ± 0.5 mV
Internal <5Ω
resistance (current limit of max. 0.2 mA output
current)

Measuring range Recorder output

voltage
pH -2.000 ... +16.000 -0.200 ... 1.600V
U -999.9 ... +999.9 -999.9 ... +999.9
mV mV
-1.999 ... +1.999V -1.999 ... +1.999V
ISE 0 ... 1.999 * 0 ... 1.999V
0 ... 19.99 * 0 ... 1.999V
0 ... 199.9 * 0 ... 1.999V
0 ... 1999 * 0 ... 1.999V

* The unit can be adjusted in the pH/ION module (see

section 7.2.1).

Measuring range Recorder output

voltage
Oxi
Saturation 0 ... 199.9% 0 ... 1.999V
0 ... 600% 0 ... 0.600V
Concentration 0 ... 20.00 mg/l 0 ... 2.000V
0 ... 100.0 mg/l 0 ... 1.000V
Partial 0 ... 199.9 mbar 0 ... 1.999V
pressure 0 ... 1250 mbar 0 ... 1.250V

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Measuring range Recorder output

voltage
Cond
Conductivity 0 ... 1.999 µS/cm 0 ... 1.999 V
0 ... 19.99 µS/cm 0 ... 1.999 V
0 ... 199.9 µS/cm 0 ... 1.999 V
0 ... 1999 µS/cm 0 ... 1.999 V
0 ... 19.99 mS/cm 0 ... 1.999 V
0 ... 199.9 mS/cm 0 ... 1.999 V
0 ... 500 mS/cm 0 ... 0.500 V
TDS 0 ... 1999 mg/l 0 ... 1.999V
Salinity 0 ... 70.0 0 ... 0.700V

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15.2 Measuring module

Note
The technical data in this chapter include all variants of the
inoLab Level 3 measuring modules.
Each of the measuring modules to which the technical data
of a section apply are listed at the start of the section.

Dimensions and Length [mm] 300

weight
Width [mm] 100
Height [mm]
(without stand) 170
(with stand) 500
Weight [kg] Approx. 1.3

Power supply The power is supplied via the serial connection cable from
the terminal.

Voltage 5 V ± 10%
Current Max. 500 mA

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15.3 pH/electromotive force of the electrode:

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
pH, pH/ION, pH/Cond, pH/Oxi and Multi.

Note
The technical data of the electrodes are not taken into
consideration here.

General information
Input resistance 5 x 1012 Ω
Input current Typically 5 x 10-13 A
< 5 x 10-12 A at 25°C
Slope (pH) -62 ... -50 mV
Asymmetry (pH) -30 ... +30 mV

Measuring ranges pH
and resolution
Measuring range 1 - 2.000 ... + 16.000 (0.01)
(Resolution)
Measuring range 2 - 2.00 ... + 16.00 (0.1)
(Resolution)

Electromotive force U [mV]

Measuring range 1 - 999.9 ... + 999.9 (0.1)
(Resolution)
Measuring range 2 - 1999 ... + 1999 (1)
(Resolution)

Temperature
T [°C] (Resolution) - 5.0 ... + 100.0 (0.1)
T [°F] (Resolution) + 23.0 ... + 212.0 (0.1)

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Accuracy pH
(± 1 digit)
Measuring range 1 ± 0.005 at + 15 °C ... + 35 °C
Measuring range 2 ± 0.01

Electromotive force U [mV]

Measuring range 1 ± 0.3 at + 15 °C ... + 35 °C
Measuring range 2 ±1

Temperature
T [°C] NTC 30:
± 0.1
PT 1000:
± 0.5 at 0 °C ... 15 °C
± 0.1 at 15 °C ... 35 °C
± 1 at 35 °C ... 55 °C
T [°F] NTC 30:
± 0.2
PT 1000:
± 0.9 at 32 °F ... 59 °F
± 0.2 at 59 °F ... 95 °F
± 1.8 at 95 °F ... 131 °F

Temperature input Manually [°C] - 20 ... + 130

Electrodes Information on electrodes and other accessories is given in

& accessories the WTW catalog, LABORATORY AND FIELD
INSTRUMENTATION, or via the Internet.

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15.4 Ion concentration

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
pH, pH/ION, pH/Cond, pH/Oxi and Multi.

Note
The technical data of the electrodes are not taken into
consideration here.

General information Input resistance 5 x 1012 Ω

Input current Typically 5 x 10-13 A
< 5 x 10-12 A at 25°C
Slope ranges ± 25 to 35 mV and
50 to 70 mV

Measuring ranges Concentration [mg/l]

and resolution
Measuring range 1 0.000 ... 9.999 (0.001)
(Resolution)
Measuring range 2 0.00 ... 99.9 (0.01)
(Resolution)
Measuring range 3 0.0 ... 999.9 (0.1)
(Resolution)
Measuring range 4 0 ... 1999 (1)
(Resolution)

Temperature
T [°C] (Resolution) - 5.0 ... + 100.0 (0.1)
T [°F] (Resolution) + 23.0 ... + 212.0 (0.1)

Electrodes Information on electrodes and other accessories is given in

& accessories the WTW catalog, LABORATORY AND FIELD
INSTRUMENTATION, or via the Internet.

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15.5 Dissolved oxygen

Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
Oxi, BSB/BOD, pH/Oxi and Multi.

Note
The technical data of the probes are not taken into
consideration here.

Measuring ranges Concentration [mg/l]

and resolution
Measuring range 1 0 ... 19.99 (0.01)
(Resolution)
Measuring range 2 0 ... 90.0 (0.1)
(Resolution)

Saturation [%]
Measuring range 1 0 ... 199.9 (0.1 )
(Resolution)
Measuring range 2 0 ... 600 (1)
(Resolution)

D. O. partial pressure [mbar]

Measuring range 1 0 ... 199.9 (0.1)
(Resolution)
Measuring range 2 0 ... 1250 (1)
(Resolution)

Temperature
T [°C] (Resolution) 0.0 ... 50.0 (0.1)
T [°F] (Resolution) + 32.0 ... + 122.0 (0.1)

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Accuracy Concentration
(± 1 digit)
± 0.5 % of the measured value
at an ambient temperature of 5 °C ... 30
°C

Temperature compensation
< 2 % at 0 ... 40 °C

Saturation
± 0.5 % of the measured value
when measuring in the range of
± 10 K around the calibration temperature

Oxygen partial pressure

± 0.5 % of the measured value
at an ambient temperature of 5 °C ... 30
°C

Temperature
T [°C] ± 0.1
T [°F] ± 0.2

Correction functions Salinity 0 ... 70.0 SAL

correction
Air pressure Automatically using the built-in pressure
correction probe in the range 500 ... 1100 mbar

Probes Information on probes and other accessories is given in the

& accessories WTW catalog, LABORATORY AND FIELD INSTRUMENTATION, or
via the Internet (http://www.com).

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15.6 Conductivity
Measuring modules for the inoLab Level 3:
Cond, pH/Cond and Multi.

Note
The technical data of the measuring cells are not taken into
consideration here.

Measuring ranges Conductivity [µS/cm]

and resolution
Measuring range 1 0.000 ... 1.999
(Resolution) (0.001)
(at a cell const. = 0.01 cm-1)
Measuring range 2 0.00 ... 19.99
(Resolution) (0.01)
(at a cell const. = 0.01 cm-1 or
0.1 cm-1)
Measuring range 3 0.0 ... 199.9
(Resolution) (0.1)
Measuring range 4 0 ... 1999
(Resolution) (1)
Conductivity [mS/cm]
Measuring range 5 0.00 ... 19.99
(Resolution) (0.01)
Measuring range 6 0.0 ... 199.9
(Resolution) (0.1)
Measuring range 7 0 ... 500
(Resolution) (1)

Specific resistance [MΩcm]

Measuring range 1 0.000 ... 1.999
(Resolution) (0.001)
Measuring range 2 0.00 ... 19.99
(Resolution) (0.01)

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Measuring range 3 0.0 ... 199.9

(Resolution) (0.1)
Measuring range 4 0 ... 1999
(Resolution) (1)

Salinity equivalents according to the IOT table

SAL 0.0 ... 70.0

Total dissolved solids TDS [mg/l]

Measuring range 0 ... 1999
(Resolution) (1)
Adjustable factor 0.0 ... 1.0

Temperature
T [°C] (Resolution) − 5.0 ... + 100.0 (0.1)
T [°F] (Resolution) + 23.0 ... + 212.0 (0.1)

Accuracy Conductivity, specific resistance

(± 1 digit)
No temperature ± 0.5 %
compensation
Nonlinear ± 0. %
temperature (at 0 °C ... 35 °C acc. to EN 27 888)
compensation ± 0. %
(at 35 °C ... 50 °C extended nLF
func. acc. to WTW measurements
Linear temperature ± 0.5 % 10 °C ... 75 °C
compensation (the percentage of the precision
always refers to the meas. value!)

Salinity equivalent SAL

Range ± 0.1 (at 5 °C ... 25 °C)
0.0 ... 42.0 ± 0.2 (at 25 °C ... 30 °C)

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Total dissolved solids TDS [mg/l]

±1

Temperature
T [°C] NTC 30: Accuracy ± 0.1
PT 1000
Accuracy Operating temperature
± 0.5 0 °C ... 15 °C
± 0.1 15 °C ... 35 °C
±1 35 °C ... 55 °C
T [°F] NTC 30: Accuracy ± 0.2
PT 1000:
Accuracy Operating temperature
± 0.9 at 32 °F ... 59 °F
± 0.2 59 °F ... 95 °F
± 1.8 95 °F ... 131 °F

Cell constant, C [cm-1] 0.01

to select 0.1
0.250 ... 2.500

Cell constant, C [cm-1] 0.450 ... 0.500

calibrating 0.800 ... 1.200

Reference temp., TREF [°C] 20

selectable 25

Measuring cells Information on measuring cells and other accessories is

& accessories given in the WTW catalog, LABORATORY AND FIELD
INSTRUMENTATION, or via the Internet.

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16 Lists
This chapter provides additional information and orientation
aids.
Abbreviations The list of abbreviations explains the indicators and the
abbreviations that appear on the display and in the manual.

Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist
terms. However, terms that should already be familiar to the
target group are not described here.

Index The index will help you to find the topics that you are looking
for.

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16.1 Abbreviations

Conductivity value (international γ)

AR AutoRead (drift control)
ARng Automatic range switching
Measuring instrument measures with
highest resolution
ASY Asymmetry
AutoCal DIN Automatic pH calibration with buffer
solutions prepared according to DIN
19 266
AutoCal TEC Automatic pH calibration with WTW
technical buffer solutions according to DIN
19267
C Cell constant [cm-1] (internat. k)
°C Temperature unit, degrees Celsius
Cal Calibration
Cd... Display indicator during calibration for pH
measurements. Indicates the selection of
the buffer data record for buffer solutions
prepared according to DIN 19 266
Cm... Display indicator during calibration for pH
measurements. Indicates the selection of
buffer data records for buffer solutions of
the Merck company
ConCal Conventional single-point or two-point
calibration for pH measurements
Ct... Display indicator during calibration for pH
measurements. Indicates the selection of
the buffer data records for WTW technical
buffer solutions
E3 Error message
See chapter 14 WHAT TO DO IF...

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°F Temperature unit, degrees Fahrenheit

ISECal Calibrating for ion-sensitive measurements
Lin Linear temperature compensation
LoBat Batteries almost empty
(Low Battery)
mV Voltage unit
mV/pH Unit of the electrode slope
(internat. mV)
nLF Nonlinear temperature compensation
OFL Display range exceeded (Overflow)

OxiCal Automatic calibration for D. O.

measurements
pH pH value
S Slope (internat. k)
SAL Salinity
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage

SLO Slope setting on calibration

TC Temperature coefficient (internat. α)

TDS Total Dissolved Solids

TP Temperature measurement active

(Temperature Probe)

TRef 20/T20 Reference temperature of 20 °C

TRef 25/T25 Reference temperature of 25 °C
UASY Asymmetry

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16.2 Glossary

Activity The activity corresponds to the effective concentration.

Due to a reciprocal interaction, the effect of ions, e.g. in
electrochemical processes, deviates from the expected
theoretical value. The activity of ions in small to medium
concentrations (< 1 mol/kg) is less than their
concentration. The relationship between the activity a and
the concentration c is expressed by the equation: ai = fi x
ci .
Adjusting To manipulate a measuring system so that the relevant
value (e. g. the displayed value) differs as little as possible
from the correct value or a value that is regarded as
correct, or that the difference remains within the tolerance.
Amperometry Name of a measuring technique. The signal (depending
on the measured parameter) of the probe is the electric
current. The electrical voltage remains constant.
Asymmetry Designation for the offset potential of a pH electrode. It is
the measurable potential of a symmetrical electrode, the
membrane of which is immersed in a solution with the pH
of the nominal electrode zero point (WTW electrodes: pH
= 7).
AutoRange Name of the automatic selection of the measuring range.
AutoRead WTW name for a function to check the stability of the
measured value.
Blank value Designation for the oxygen consumption of the BOD of the
dilution water.
The determination of the blank value is required to
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Blank value solution Blank value solutions are used to determine the blank
value. Blank value solutions are obtained when samples
of the dilution water are mixed with nitrification inhibitors
and subjected to the same treatment as the sample
dilutions. The blank value is determined from the
measurement of the oxygen content of the blank value
solutions before and after the incubation period.
BODn Abbreviation for the biochemical oxygen demand of a
water sample after an incubation period of n days.
Calibration Comparing the value from a measuring system (e. g. the
displayed value) to the correct value or a value that is
regarded as correct. Often, this expression is also used
when the measuring system is adjusted at the same time
(see adjusting).
Cell constant, k Characteristic quantity of a conductivity measuring cell,
depending on the geometry.
Conductivity Short form of the expression, specific electrical
conductivity. It is a measured value of the ability of a
substance to conduct an electric current. In water
analysis, the electrical conductivity is a dimension for the
ionized substances in a solution.
Conductometry Name of the conductivity measuring technique.
Diaphragm The junction is a porous body in the housing wall of
reference electrodes or electrolyte bridges. It forms the
electrical contact between two solutions and makes
electrolyte exchange more difficult. The expression,
junction, is also used for ground or junction-less
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Dilution water Designation for the water which is used to dilute a water
sample that is to be analyzed.
The dilution water is a water saturated with air of the purity
degree 3 (acc. to EN ISO 3696) that has been mixed with
electrolyte solutions.
If the dilution water was mixed with bacteria (innoculation
water), the mixture is referred to as innoculated dilution
water.
Details on the production of dilution water are laid down in
EN 1899-1.
Electrode zero point The zero point of a pH electrode is the pH value at which
the electromotive force of the pH electrode at a specified
temperature is zero. Normally, this is at 25 °C.
Electromotive force of The electromotive force U of the electrode is the
an electrode measurable electromotive force of an electrode in a
solution. It equals the sum of all the galvanic voltages of
the electrode. Its dependency on the pH results in the
electrode function which is characterized by the
parameters, slope and zero point.
End measurement Measurement of the oxygen content of sample dilution
and dilution water after expiry of the incubation period.
Firmware Software installed on an instrument (here: measuring
module) that is fixed and cannot be changed.
Incubation period Storage period (usually 5 or 7 days) of sample dilutions
and dilution water at a specified temperature (20 °C) in the
dark.
ISA English abbreviation for a sample conditioning solution,
which is used to adjust the ionic strength of a sample.
Ionic Strength Adjustment
Measured parameter The measured parameter is the physical dimension
determined by measuring, e. g. pH, conductivity or D. O.
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Measured value The measured value is the special value of a measured

parameter to be determined. It is given as a combination
of the numerical value and unit (e. g. 3 m; 0.5 s; 5.2 A;
373.15 K).
Measuring system The measuring system comprises all the devices used for
measuring, e. g. measuring instrument and probe. In
addition, there is the cable and possibly an amplifier,
terminal strip and armature.
Molality Molality is the quantity (in Mol) of a dissolved substance in
1000 g solvent.
MultiCal® WTW name stating that a measuring instrument provides
several calibration procedures.
Offset potential The measurable potential of a symmetrical electrode, the
membrane of which is immersed in a solution with the pH
of the nominal electrode zero point. The asymmetry is part
of the offset potential.
ORP voltage The ORP is caused by oxidizing or reducing substances
dissolved in water if these substances become effective
on an electrode surface (e. g. a gold or platinum surface).
OxiCal® WTW name for a procedure to calibrate D. O. measuring
systems in water vapor saturated air.
Oxygen partial pressure Pressure caused by the oxygen in a gas mixture or liquid.
Oxygen saturation Short name for the relative D. O. saturation.
Note: The D. O. saturation value of air-saturated water and
the D. O. saturation value of oxygen-saturated water are
different.
pH value The pH is a measure of the acidic or basic effect of an
aqueous solution. It corresponds to the negative decadic
logarithm of the molal hydrogen ions activity divided by the
unit of the molality. The practical pH value is the value of
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Potentiometry Name of a measuring technique. The signal (depending

on the measured parameter) of the electrode is the
electrical potential. The electrical current remains
constant.
Reference temperature Fixed temperature value to compare temperature-
dependent measured values. For conductivity
measurements, the measured value is converted to a
conductivity value at a reference temperature of 20 °C or
25 °C.
Reset Restoring the original condition of all settings of a
measuring system.
Resistance Short name for the specific electrolytic resistance. It
corresponds to the reciprocal value of the electrical
conductivity.
Resolution Smallest difference between two measured values that
can be displayed by a measuring instrument.
Salinity The absolute salinity SA of seawater corresponds to the
relationship of the mass of dissolved salts to the mass of
the solution (in g/Kg). In practice, this dimension cannot be
measured directly. Therefore, the practical salinity is used
for oceanographic monitoring. It is determined by
measuring the electrical conductivity.
Salt content General designation for the quantity of salt dissolved in
water.
Sample dilution Designation for the water sample diluted with dilution
water.
Slope The slope of a linear calibration function.
Slope (relative) Designation used by WTW in the D. O. measuring
technique. It expresses the relationship of the slope value
to the value of a theoretical reference probe of the same
type of construction.
Standard solution The standard solution is a solution where the measured
value is known by definition. It is used to calibrate a
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Start measurement Measurement of the oxygen content of sample dilution

and dilution water at the beginning of the incubation
period.
TDS Total dissolved solids
Temperature coefficient Value of the slope of a linear temperature function.
Temperature Name of a function that considers the temperature
compensation influence on the measurement and converts it accordingly.
Depending on the measured parameter to be determined,
the temperature compensation functions in different ways.
For conductimetric measurements, the measured value is
converted to a defined reference temperature. For
potentiometric measurements, the slope value is adjusted
to the temperature of the test sample but the measured
value is not converted.
Temperature function Name of a mathematical function expressing the
temperature behavior of a test sample, a probe or part of
a probe.
Test sample Designation of the sample ready to be measured.
Normally, a test sample is made by processing the original
sample. The test sample and original sample are identical
if the test sample was not processed.
TISAB English abbreviation for a sample conditioning solution,
which is used to adjust the ionic strength and pH value of
a sample.
Total Ionic Strength Adjustment Buffer
Total dissolved solids Mass that remains of the substances dissolved in an
(TDS) aqueous solution after a specified filtering and drying
procedure, as long as these substances are not volatile
under the conditions of this procedure.

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16.3 Index

A Connect plug-in power supply 24

Air pressure display 136 Connect the probe 22
Application notes (TC) 179 Connect the terminal 23
Asymmetry 76
Authorized use 16 D
AutoCal 76, 81 D. O. concentration 145
AutoRead D. O. partial pressure 145
Drift criteria 147 D. O. saturation 145
ISE measurement 113 Data format 226, 227
Oxygen measurement 146 Data output 211
pH measurement 90 Data storage 193
AutoStore 196 Date and time 51
Default settings 75, 139, 180
B Deleting measured values 204
Barcode reader 44 Determining/setting up the cell constant
Setting for BOD measurements 150 182
Basic principles of operation 33 Digital recorder 215
Battery compartment 233 Display 11
Baud rate 225 Display contrast 53
BOD 149 Display illumination 54
BOD routines 170 Displaying measurement series/values
Buffer solutions 78 numerically 202
Displaying series of data graphically 199
C Displaying stored measured values 199
Calibrating Disposal 235
D. O. measurements 140 Drift control 90, 146
pH measurements 76 Drift control (ISE measurement) 113
Calibration
for ISE measurements 101 E
Calibration procedures pH 76 Electrode evaluation 102
Calibration record 76, 102, 140, 210 Error messages 239, 242, 244, 246
Changing the language 52 External keyboard 43
Changing the roll of paper 234 External printer/PC 224, 229
Cleaning 235 External recorder 230
ConCal 76
ConCal single-point calibration 86 G
ConCal two-point calibration 86 Graphical display 214
Conductivity calibration evaluation 184

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I N
IBM PC keyboard 43 Numerical display 213
Integrated printer 218
ISECal 101 O
Operating safety 16
K ORP 91
Key functions 40 ORP electrode 91
Keys 10, 12 Output of measured values 48
Keys on the measuring module 42
Keys on the terminal 41 P
PC 224
L pH calibration evaluation 77
Lists 261 pH system messages 239
pH value 89
M pH/Ion concentration 93
Maintenance 233 pH/ion concentration 71
Measured parameter Print interval 228
Conductivity 175 Printing 220
Dissolved oxygen 135 Calibration record 76, 102
Measured value resolution calibration record 140
pH display 74, 95 Printing quality 223
Voltage display 73, 94 Probe evaluation 141
Measuring
BOD end measurement 160 R
BOD start measurement 152 recorder 230
Concentration 112 Replacing the batteries 233
Conductivity 190 Reproducibility 90, 147, 192
D. O. content 144 Reset
ORP voltage 91 Cond 180
pH value 89 Oxi 139
Measuring location 21, 23, 26 pH/ISE 75, 94
Measuring range
Cond 175 S
Measuring ranges 256 Safety 15
Measuring the temperature 57 Safety precautions 15
Memory for measured values 194 Salinity correction 137
Menu 44 Saving
Series of measurements 196
Scope of delivery 19

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Setting the date 21 Two-point calibration

Settings AutoCal TEC 81
Conductivity 175 ConCal (ISE measurement) 105
D. O. measurements 135 Two-point calibration (pH) 76
pH/ISE measurements 71, 93
Single-point calibration (pH) 76 W
Slope 76, 140 What to do if... 237
Sockets on the terminal 13
Software 14 Z
Storage of calibration records 210 Zoom function 200, 216
Storing
individual measured values 194
System configuration
erasing 209
recall 207
saving 206
System messages 237
Conductivity 246
ISE 242
Oxygen 244
pH 239
Printer 238
Terminal 237

T
Technical Data
Dissolved oxygen 256
ISE 255
Technical data 247
Conductivity 258
Measuring module 252
Terminal 248
Temperature compensation 179
Temperature probe 89, 112, 144
Temperature unit 56
Terminal messages 237
Three-point calibration
ConCal (ISE measurement) 107
Troubleshooting 237

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