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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Salt 6 Hand-held Salinity Meter 68X243619 Technology Made Easy ... ver. 0 051102...
- Page 2 It functions in two ways: first as a step by step guide to help you operate the meter; second, it serves as a handy reference guide. This manual is written to cover as many anticipated applications of the Salt 6 salinity meter as possible. If there are doubts in the use of this meter, please do not hesitate to contact the nearest Eutech Instruments/ Oakton Instruments Authorized Distributor.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DISPLAY & KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Display Keypad PREPARATION Inserting & Removing Rubber Boot Inserting the Batteries Battery Replacement Conductivity Electrode Information Connecting the Probe to Meter Switching the Meter On Change Salinity Temperature Measurement Mode CALIBRATION Important Information on Meter Calibration Preparing the Meter for Calibration Calibration for Salinity (% or ppt) Temperature Calibration... -
Page 4: Introduction
Instruction Manual Salt 6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Salt 6 Salinity meter. These economy microprocessor-based handheld meters deliver up to ±0.5% full-scale accuracy. It has a large custom LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) for clear and easy reading. The Salt 6 meter measures the amount of Sodium Chloride (NaCl) concentration either in Percentage (%) or Parts Per Thousand (ppt), and Temperature (°C). - Page 5 Instruction Manual Salt 6 Salt Salinity Meter HOLD ENTER MODE...
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Page 6: Display & Keypad Functions
%, and °C (Temperature). Other annunciators include “HO” (when the HOLD function is activated) and “LO” (low battery condition). HO LO ° LCD and Customized Annunciators for Salt 6 salinity meter Primary display Percentage indicator for Concentration and Temperature Coefficient. -
Page 7: Keypad
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Keypad The Salt 6 salinity meter has 6 keys on its splash-proof keypad; ON/OFF, HOLD/ENTER CAL, MODE, ▲ and ▼ keys. Some buttons have several functions depending on its mode of operation. Powers on and shuts off the meter. Takes you directly into measurement mode when meter is switched on. -
Page 8: Preparation
Instruction Manual Salt 6 PREPARATION Inserting & Removing Rubber Boot To remove meter from rubber boot, push out from the bottom edges of meter until it is completely out of boot. Ensure that the cables Conductivity electrode temperature probe are not connected. -
Page 9: Battery Replacement
"LO" Battery Condition Caution: Power off the meter when changing battery. Conductivity Electrode Information The Salt 6 salinity hand-held meter is supplied with a electrode with a BNC connector. This electrode (Order Part Number: EC-CONSEN91B/ 35606-55) comes with Stainless Steel rings, cell constant of K = 1.0, and a built-... - Page 10 Instruction Manual Salt 6 Proper use of probe is essential to ensure that the optimum measurement is taken in a short time. The removable protective plastic probe guard meant simple periodic maintenance and it must be kept in tact during measurement and calibration.
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Page 11: Connecting The Probe To Meter
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Connecting the Probe to Meter To connect electrode into meter, align the connector slots with the posts of meter’s socket and rotate connector clockwise until it locks. To remove, simply rotate the connector in anti-clockwise direction until it unlocks, and slide the connector off the socket. -
Page 12: Switching The Meter On
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Switching the Meter On When switching the meter on, it will go through a series of displays, showing the various setup parameters. ° pH % ° ° µ pptmV Measurement Mode (when probe is held in air) Press ON/OFF key to power up your meter. -
Page 13: Change Salinity Temperature Measurement Mode
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Change Salinity Temperature Measurement Mode To switch between Salinity measurement mode and Temperature measurement mode, simply press the MODE key. The customized annunciator helps indicate the measurement parameter you are in. Annunciator ° MODE... -
Page 14: Calibration
Salt 6 CALIBRATION Important Information on Meter Calibration The Salt 6 meter has a special built-in algorithm to linearize for the measurement of Sodium Chloride concentration. Therefore the specified accuracies from a One-point calibration anywhere in the measurement range, specified accuracies can be applied for the entire measurement range. -
Page 15: Preparing The Meter For Calibration
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Preparing the Meter for Calibration Before starting calibration, make sure you are in the correct measurement mode. Ensure that you use new Sodium Chloride standard solutions during calibration. Do not reuse standard solutions as it may be contaminated and affect the calibration and accuracy of measurements. -
Page 16: Calibration For Salinity (% Or Ppt)
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Calibration for Salinity (% or ppt) The following example shows calibration sequence to 2.5% calibration standard. Procedure is similar for both % and ppt measurement mode. If necessary, press MODE key to select Measurement Mode temperature mode. -
Page 17: Temperature Calibration
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Temperature Calibration The Conductivity electrode (EC-CONSEN91B/ 35606- 55) has a built-in temperature sensor for ATC. The ° temperature sensor is factory calibrated to the meter. Calibrate your sensor only if you suspect temperature errors that may have occurred over a long period of time or if you have a replacement probe. -
Page 18: Measurement
Instruction Manual Salt 6 MEASUREMENT The Salt 6 meter is capable of taking measurements with automatic or manual temperature compensation. With Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) For ATC, make sure the phono jack of the probe (see Section 3.5) is securely inserted. -
Page 19: Without Atc (Manual Temperature Compensation)
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Without ATC (Manual Temperature Compensation) For manual temperature compensation, simply unplug the probe’s phono jack (not BNC) from the meter. To use manual temperature compensation, you need to enter the temperature value of your process into the meter. This is the value at which the reading will manually temperature compensates. -
Page 20: Taking Measurements
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Taking Measurements To take readings: Rinse the probe with de-ionized or distilled water before use to remove any impurities adhering to the probe body. Shake or air dry. To avoid contamination or dilution of your sample, rinse probe with a small volume of your sample liquid. -
Page 21: Hold Function
Instruction Manual Salt 6 HOLD Function This feature lets you freeze the display for a delayed observation. HOLD can be used any time in measurement mode. To hold a measurement, press the HOLD HOLD ENTER key while in measurement mode. [HO] will appear on the display. -
Page 22: Advanced Setup Functions
Instruction Manual Salt 6 ADVANCED SETUP FUNCTIONS Advanced Setup Overview The advanced setup mode lets you customize your meter’s preferences and defaults. To enter advanced setup mode: Make sure that the meter is switched-off. Press ON and MODE key simultaneously, holding both keys for 2 seconds. - Page 23 Press ON/OFF and MODE keys simultaneously for 2 seconds, release ON/OFF key first then release MODE key a second later. A "StUP" indicator will appear for 1.5 seconds before showing the first menu ° Overview of Salt 6 Setup Menu...
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Page 24: Temperature Coefficient
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Temperature Coefficient The temperature coefficient is the amount of change in conductivity per degree of temperature; it is expressed in percent per °C. Entering the exact temperature coefficient of your solution lets you accurately compensate temperature for almost any solution. You can adjust 0.0 to 3.0 % per °C. -
Page 25: Normalization Temperature
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Normalization Temperature You can set the meter to normalize its conductivity measurements to a standard temperature of either 25 °C or 20 °C. The default value is 25 °C. Enter the advanced setup as described in °... -
Page 26: Selection Of Ppt Or Prsn. (Default Being Prsn)
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Selection of ppt or PrSn. (Default being PrSn) Choose to have your measurement reading in ppt or percentage (PrSn). Enter advanced setup described in Section 6.1. Press ▲ or ▼ key until [SAlt] appears on the LCD. Press ENTER... -
Page 27: Restore Factory Default Values
Instruction Manual Salt 6 Restore Factory Default Values This function allows you to reset all parameters to factory default settings. This clears all calibration data and any other setup functions you might have changed. IMPORTANT: Once activated the meter’s settings and calibration data will be erased and always exercise caution as meter reset is not reversible. -
Page 28: Probe Care And Maintenance
Instruction Manual Salt 6 PROBE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Keep the conductivity probe clean. Rinse the probe twice, and gently swirl it while you take readings. For best accuracy, soak a dry probe for at least 5 to 10 minutes or longer before calibration. Rinse the probe with deionized water before storing. -
Page 29: Trouble-Shooting Guide
Instruction Manual Salt 6 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Solution Power on but no a) Batteries not in place a) Check that batteries display are in place and making good contact. b) Batteries not in correct polarity (+ and b) Re-insert batteries –... -
Page 30: Error Messages
Instruction Manual Salt 6 ERROR MESSAGES Indicates Cause Solution Display “LO” indicator Low battery level. Need new batteries or Clean battery appears. battery connection is contacts. Replace bad. batteries with fresh ones, noting polarity. Err 1 Salinity The cal key is pressed... - Page 31 Instruction Manual Salt 6 If an error message appears, switching off the meter and switching it on again may eliminate the error message. If error persists, or the meter shows incorrect values, return the meter. µ For a complete diagram of the display see page 3.
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Page 32: Specifications
Instruction Manual Salt 6 10 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTIONS Percentage (%) Range 0.10 to 5.00 % Resolution 0.01 % Accuracy ±1% F.S. TDS Range 1.0 to 50.0 ppt Resolution 0.1 ppt Accuracy ±1% F.S. Temperature Range -10.0 to 110.0 C Resolution/Accuracy 0.1 C /... -
Page 33: Accessories
Salt 6 11 ACCESSORIES Replacement Meter and Meter accessories Item Eutech Instruments Oakton Instruments Ordering Code Ordering Code Salt 6 portable salinity meter ECSALT603K 35606-20 complete with conductivity probe of k=1.0 (CONSEN91B). 3 ring SS, Ultem body Electrode ECCONSEN91B 35606-55 with ATC &... -
Page 34: Addendum 1: Calibration Tips
Instruction Manual Salt 6 12 ADDENDUM 1: CALIBRATION TIPS You only need one calibration for measurement throughout the entire range of the meter. Wet the probe for 10 minutes before calibrating or taking readings to saturate the probe surface and minimize drift. If you make measurements at extreme temperatures, calibrate the meter at least once a week. -
Page 35: Warranty
Instruction Manual Salt 6 13 WARRANTY This meter is supplied with a warranty against significant deviations in material and workmanship for a period of THREE years from date of purchase whereas probe with a SIX-month warranty. If repair or adjustment is necessary and has not been the result of abuse or misuse within the designated period, please return –... -
Page 36: Return Of Items
Instruments will not be responsible for damage resulting from careless or insufficient packing. A restocking charge will be made on all unauthorized returns. NOTE: Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd/ Oakton Instruments reserves the right to make improvements in design, construction, and appearance of products without notice. - Page 37 NOTES...
- Page 38 For more information on Eutech Instruments/ Oakton Instruments’ products, contact your nearest distributor or visit our website listed below: Distributed by: Oakton Instruments Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd. P.O Box 5136, Blk 55, Ayer Rajah Crescent, Vernon Hills, IL60061, USA #04-16/24 Singapore 139949...