Denver Instrument Mod 215 CTL Calidad
Denver Instrument Mod 215 CTL Calidad
Denver Instrument Mod 215 CTL Calidad
Operation Manual
Model 215
pH/mV meter
Model 225
pH/mV/ion meter
1 pH
7.00
A S 5.0C
2 H M
8 p 28 P
4.00 0 02:
7.00 /1998
6/30
Disclaimer
• The meter requires an electrode to take measurements. The system can only be as
accurate as the two components. For assistance in selecting electrode, please contact
Denver Instrument.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
• Use of this product in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair any
safety protection provided by the equipment.
• You have purchased a quality precision meter that requires handling with care. Read
entire contents of this Operation Manual prior to operating your new Denver
Instrument meter.
• Product contains lithium battery. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations and
ordinances
!
WARNING!
This unit has no user serviceable parts! Do not open the meter housing, as this will void
the manufacturer's warranty.
Specifications
Modes pH mV Temperature ion
Range -2.000 to 20.000 ± 2000.0 -5.0 to 105.0°C 1.00E-9 to 9.99E9
Resolution 0.001/0.01/0.1 0.1/1 0.1 1, 2, or 3 significant figures
Accuracy ± 0.002 ±0.1 ±0.3 ± 0.17%n (n = ion charge)
Temperature Automatic& Manual: -5 to 105°C
Compensation
Slope Control Automatic, 90 to 105% Automatic or manual,
Manual, 80 to 110% 10% - 120%
Standardization Up to 5 pH buffers manually or auto-recognize Up to 7 ion
buffers from sets or custom buffer set. standards
1 relative mV offset.
Power Requirements 120V AC, 60Hz
15V DC, 800 mA
Center pin negative
Dimensions (L x W x H) 10.4” x 8.0” x 4.5”
Storing Temperature -10 to 40°C (14 - 104°F), humidity up to 100% RH, non-condensing
Operating Temperature 15 to 40°C (59 - 104°F), humidity less than 90% to RH, non-condensing
Introduction
This Denver Instrument electrochemistry meter is a powerful, versatile
and accurate instrument. It features easy menu-based operation with
easy to understand prompts and electrode/standard error checking.
Getting Started
Unpacking your meter
Carefully remove your meter from the packing material. The electrode
support arm, power adapter and electrode(s) (if purchased as a kit) are
not attached to the meter during shipping.
Be sure that you have received each of the following items with your
meter:
• Meter
• Brief Operations Manual
• Warranty Registration Card
• Electrode support arm
• Power adapter
Remember to return your completed warranty card within ten days and
retain a record of all purchase information. Also take a moment to
record the model and serial number of your meter for future reference.
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Installation Instructions
This manual provides a quick overview of common uses of this
Note:
meter. Contact Denver Instrument for a more detailed
instruction manual.
Screw Nut
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Connecting Electrodes
Ref B
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Operation
Keypad
The meter uses seven keys to access the menus and for operation:
• MODE- Selects the mode (pH, mV or ion).
• STANDARDIZE- Use to enter pH buffers, relative mV offset or ion
standards. Also accesses option menu to change other settings which
affect the selected mode.
• CAL DATA- Displays and graphs buffers with time and date stamp
and electrode calibration data.
• CHANNEL- Turn the Channel on or off.
• SETUP- The Setup menu is used to set various general meter
settings, such as date and time, display contrast, keypress beep and
serial port.
• DATA LOG- Use to set datalogging and view the stored data log.
• CLEAR- Exits from the current menu and returns to the previous
menu, cancels the current operation or clears a number entry.
• ENTER/PRINT- Accepts numeric values, menu selections or pending
operations. In the main measure screen, acts as a Print key, sending
all current measurements to a printer or computer through the serial
port and stores the measurements in the data log.
Mode Setup
Channel Enter/Print
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Display
The display is a backlit quarter-VGA screen. A screen saver will come
on after a period of non-use (the default is 45 minutes, set this time in
the Setup menu); pressing any key will activate the measurement
screen and backlight.
Note:
Not all of the following will display at the same time.
A. Current measurement.
B. Units.
C. Softkey icons.
D. Calibration due reminder.
E. Date and time.
F. Data Log active.
G. Stored buffers/standards.
H. Temperature ("M" when a manually entered temperature is being
used).
I. Alarm that data is outside the set alarm limits.
J. Channel.
K. Stability icon.
K. A. B. C.
J.
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7.29 pH
D.
CAL
H. M 22.0o C
G. 6.98 pH
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pH Mode
pH Standardization
Most customers can take advantage of our automatic standardization
procedure (below) for general pH standardization.
1. Connect the pH electrode to the BNC connector (channel A or B)
and, if desired, ATC connector to the temperature connector.
2. Press the CHANNEL key and turn the selected channel "ON".
3. Press the MODE key and select "1- pH".
4. Press STANDARDIZE and "3- Clear buffers to clear buffers". If all
previously entered buffers will be re-entered, it is not necessary to
clear buffers since the meter will replace the previous values.
Press CLEAR or measurement softkey to return to the
measurement screen.
5. Immerse the electrode in a buffer, stir (preferably with a stirbar)
and wait for a steady reading.
6. Press the STANDARDIZE key, "1- Auto-enter a buffer". Review the
checklist to be sure all steps have been followed and then press
ENTER. The meter will check the electrode and buffers. If the slope
is outside of 90 - 105%, an error message will be given.
7. The meter will then display the current measurement, temperature
and standards stored in memory. Begin measuring or repeat steps
5 and 6 to enter up to five buffers.
8. Press CAL DATA to review and graph the electrode calibration data.
Hints to achieve better accuracy:
• Allow time for the electrode to stabilize before beginning the
standardization.
• Standardize using at least two buffers, bracketing the expected pH
of your samples.
• Standardize at least daily for the most accurate readings.
• Open the fill hole on the electrode.
• Stir all buffers and samples.
• Rinse the electrode with DI water between samples and buffers.
• Always use fresh buffers.
pH Mode Standardize Menu
In pH mode, press STANDARDIZE and the pH Mode Standardize
Menu appears:
1). Auto-enter a buffer- use to standardize with a buffer from the
selected buffer set which is auto recognized by the meter, or
update an existing buffer. When the buffers are auto-entered the
standardization is made compensating for temperature.
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2). Manual buffer entry- use to enter a buffer value by manually
entering the pH of the buffer. Since all buffers change pH with
temperature, when manually entering buffers, the exact pH of the
buffer at the current temperature must be entered (check the buffer
label).
3). Clear buffers- use to clear all buffers entered for the current
channel (pH mode). If all entered buffers are being re-entered, it is
usually not necessary to clear buffers before re-entering them.
4). Options Menu- A menu of additional specific pH mode settings
(see next section).
5). Cal reminder menu- use to set a timer reminding you to
recalibrate. The CAL! icon will appear on the main screen and an
exclamation mark will appear beside the buffers for which time
has expired. If strict calibration is set, when a calibration has
expired the CAL! icon appears, and "- - -" is displayed in place of
the measurement. No measurements can be obtained until a
calibration is performed.
When strict calibration is set, the calibration reminders for all
Note:
channels are turned ON, and can't be turned off from the Cal
Reminder Menu.
6). Select buffer set- There are six auto-recognition buffer sets and the
option to configure and use a custom buffer. Which ever set is
selected, the meter will autorecognize a buffer from that set.
Auto-recognition Buffer Sets:
1) 1.68, 3.56, 4.01, 6.86, 7.42, 9.18, 10.01, 12.46 @ 25°C (NIST buffers)
2) 4, 7, 10 @ 25°C (set to match Reagecon Buffers)
3) 2, 4, 7, 10, 12 @ 25°C (set to match Fisher Buffers - Default)
4) 2, 4, 7, 10, 12 @ 20°C
5) 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13@ 20°C
6) 1.09, 3.06, 4.65, 6.79, 9.23, 12.75 @ 25°C (DIN buffers)
7) Select custom buffer set
To create a custom buffer set, select #7 for custom buffers. Custom
buffers can have any numeric pH value, or can be selected from the
built-in temperature corrected buffers. Using the built-in buffers
allow temperature correction of the pH values of the buffers, offering
more accuracy.
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pH Mode Options Menu
In pH mode, press STANDARDIZE and #4 - pH Option Menu appears:
1). Select resolution- use to set pH readings to 0.1, 0.01, or 0.001 pH
units.
2). Select stability criteria- use to set stability criteria to slow, medium
or fast to match the electrode's speed of response and the
variability of the signal allowed for the stability icon to be
displayed.
3). Select signal averaging- use to set filtering of the electrode signal to
very slow (10 readings), slow (8), medium (6), fast (4) or very fast
(2). Slower settings give more stable readings, although may
require longer times to reach stability
4). Set standardization delay- use to set a reading delay time for the
meter to wait before accepting an electrode signal during
standardization. Programming a standardization delay helps slow
responding electrodes reach equilibrium before the electrode signal
is accepted.
5). Set pH slope- use to set a known electrode slope used by the meter
with a zero- or single-point standardization. The normal default
slope is 59.16 mV/pH at 25°C. The meter allows between 80 and
120% efficiency to be entered.
When two or more standards are entered, the meter uses the
Note: actual determined slope(s).
6). Standardize menu- returns to the pH mode Standardization Menu.
7). Manual temperature menu- use to set a temperature to be used in
the absence of an ATC probe or to manually override the ATC.
8). Data alarm menu- use to set pH limits. If the limits are exceeded an
alarm indication is displayed ! and recorded with any data points
placed in the data log.
9). Set isopotential point- use to set an isopotential point for use in
high accuracy electrode measurements.
0). Select temperature probe type- Choose from auto-detect, 10 kOhm
(use with Denver temperature and pH/temperature probes), 30
kOhms and Pt1000.
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mV Mode
Millivolt measurements are used to measure ORP (oxidation-reduction
potential) or redox potential, to check performance of pH or Ion
Selective Electrodes, and for redox titrations.
mV Standardization Menu
1.) Auto-enter mV offset- use to set the relative mV offset equal to the
current mV reading. The current mV becomes 0.0 relative mV.
2.) Set mV offset- use to manually enter a mV offset.
3.) Clear mV offset- use to clear any offset that has been entered,
returning the meter to absolute mV mode.
4.) Options menu- a menu of additional settings specific to the mV
mode (see below).
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Ion Mode
Ion Standardization and Measuring
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Hints to achieve better accuracy:
• Add Ionic Strength Adjuster to each standard and sample (typically 1
mL of ISA for every 50 mL of standard or sample). Check the pH of
samples for those ISE with specific pH ranges and adjust the pH as
needed.
• Standardize at least daily for the most accurate results.
• Always use fresh standards.
• Standardize using at least two standards, bracketing the expected
range of your samples.
• Standardize from low to high concentrations.
• Use standards and samples near the same temperature.
• Allow time for the electrode to stabilize before beginning the
standardization. ISE electrodes can take several minutes to reach
stability.
• Open the fill hole on the electrode.
Ion Mode Standardize Menu
In ion mode, press STANDARDIZE and the Ion Mode Standardize Menu
appears:
1). Enter a standard - use to add a new standard or update (reenter) an
existing standard. Follow the prompts. With the first standard you
select the ion name and units.
2). Set ion slope - use to manually enter a slope for the selected ion
electrode. Used with a one-point ion calibration. Useful if the ISE
has a known, stable slope, so that measurements can be made after
entering a single ion standard.
When two or more standards are entered, the meter uses the
Note: actual determined slope(s).
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Ion Mode Options Menu
In ion mode, press STANDARDIZE and #4 Ion Option Menu appears
1). Select resolution - use to set the readings to 1, 2, or 3 significant
digits.
2). Select stability criteria - use to set the stability criteria to slow,
medium or fast to match the electrode's speed and stability of
response and the variability of the signal allowed for the stability
icon to be displayed.
3). Select signal averaging - use to set filtering of the electrode signal
to very slow (10 readings), slow (8), medium (6), fast (4) or very fast
(2). Slower settings give more stable readings, although may
require longer times to reach stability.
4). Set standardization delay - use to set a time for the meter to wait
before accepting an electrode signal during standardization. Delays
of one minute for fast ISE's and five to ten minutes for slow ISE's
are appropriate.
5). Set ion slope - use to enter a known ion electrode slope for one-
point standardization.
6). Standardize menu - returns to the ion standardize menu.
7). Manual temperature menu- use to set a manual temperature in the
absence of an ATC probe or when manually overriding the ATC.
8). Data alarm menu - use to enter ion limits to be entered. If the limits
are exceeded an alarm indication ( ! ) is displayed and recorded
with any data points placed in the data log.
9). Set isopotential point - use to enter an isopotential point (refer to
long manual for more information on isopotential points)
10). Enable incremental - use to turn on the known or sample addition
methods (refer to long manual for more information on these
methods). These methods are useful for small sample sizes,
samples with concentrations outside of the specified ISE working
range or samples with known interferences.
+/-). Select temperature probe type: Choose from auto-detect, 10 kOhm
(use with Denver temperature probes), 30 kOhms and Pt1000.
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Meter Setup
Press SETUP to access the Meter Setup menu:
1). Time and date menu- Use to set the time format (HH:MM AM/PM
or HH:MM:SS), set the time, set the date format (MM/DD/YY, DD-
MM-YY or YYYY.MM.DD), and set the date.
2). Select temperature units- use to select temperature measurement
and display in degrees Celsius, degrees Fahrenheit or Kelvin.
3). Select contrast: use to select the display contrast, making the
displayed characters lighter or darker. Select setting "5" for typical
conditions.
4). Language- choose from English, French, German and Spanish.
5). Setup serial port: use to configure the serial baud rate, data bits,
parity and start bits. This must match the settings of the printer or
computer being used with the meter.
6). Keypress beep on/off- use to turn on or off a "beep" upon each key
press as an audible signal that a key has been pressed.
7). Select display background: use to set the display to black
characters on a white background or white characters on a black
background.
8). Show meter information- use to show the meter model, software
version and serial number.
9). Enable measure lock- use to enable the measure lock where a
stable measurement is locked (frozen) for later review. Stability
criteria should be set to SLOW for all channels and modes in use.
When this feature is turned on a lock icon will appear on a soft key.
Press the softkey to release the "lock" and the meter will
automatically lock on the next stable reading.
0). Enable strict calibration- use to set strict calibration where no
measurements are displayed if the calibration reminder has
expired.
"+"). Set screen saver timeout- use to set a time for the screensaver to
activate.
" ."). Restore factory defaults- use to reset all settings to factory
defaults. On occasion it may be useful to completely reset the
meter, for example, if other users have changed a setting.
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Data Logging
The meter will store up to 620 data points in an internal data log. Press
PRINT when in the main measure screen to store the current result
with channel, stability, temperature, result, units, sample label, sample
number, date and time in the data log. Print also outputs this data
through the RS232 serial port. All channels displayed are printed and
data logged.
Press DATA LOG and the Data Log menu will appear.
1). View data log: Shows the stored data, one screen at a time. Press
the arrow soft keys to page up and down through the stored data.
Press CLEAR or ENTER to return to the menu.
2). Data logging on/off: Turns the data logging on or off for all
displayed channels.
For interval data logging, data points are only stored when this
Note: feature is "on" and when the main measurement screen is
displayed.
3). Set logging interval- Allows you to enter the time interval for
automatic data logging.
4). Clear data log- Clears all stored data points from memory.
5). Set sample number- Allows a number to be assigned to the first
sample. This number will increase for each consecutive sample
logged.
6). Set sample label- A custom user-entered name can be entered. This
label will be printed and be stored with all data. To enter a label,
repeatedly press a number key to select the desired character, then
press ENTER. Repeat for all characters, then scroll up or down to
"save and edit" and press ENTER.
7). Print data log- Use to send all data points in the data log to the
RS232 serial port.
Removing power from the meter will lose the stored data in the
Note: data log.
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RS232 Interface
This meter has a bidirectional RS232 port which enables communication with
other serial devices such as a printer or computer. In order to communicate
with another device the baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits must be the
same on both instruments. See "Meter Setup" section to set serial settings.
Pinout
Your 200 Series Meter requires the use of a communications cable available
from Denver Instrument.
Bidirectional Commands
The Denver Instrument Series 200 meters have a bi-directional RS-232 serial
port, which can be used to send commands to the meter and output data from
the meter. Please see the complete manual for details.
Troubleshooting
Testing the Meter - BNC connector
To test the meter for correct operation with a pH, ORP or Ion Selective
electrode, short the BNC input connector
1. Place the BNC Shorting Cap that was supplied with the meter on the BNC
connector.
2. Select mV mode by pressing MODE and selecting “2) mV”. Verify meter is
in absolute mV mode (display shows "mV", not "rel mV"). If the meter is
reading rel mV, press STANDARDIZE and “2) Clear mV offset”.
3. If the meter reads 0 ± 0.1 mV*, and is stable, the meter is measuring
correctly.
Meter accuracy is ±0.1 mV at calibration temperature, not including
Note:
long term drift and a temperature error. The long term drift will not
exceed 0.1 mV per month.
Testing the pH Electrode
1. Make sure the electrode is properly attached to Channel A.
2. If an ATC (temperature) probe is attached make sure the temperature
reading is within range.
3. Press MODE and select “2) mV”. Verify that the meter is in absolute mV
mode (display shows "mV", not "rel mV". If the meter is reading rel mV,
press STANDARDIZE and “2) Clear mV offset”.
4. To test the pH electrode, place it in a fresh pH 7 buffer. Stir the electrode
until the reading is relatively stable. Note the mV reading.
5. Rinse the electrode in DI water and repeat for either a pH 4 or pH 10
buffer.
6. If the electrode potential is within the limits shown, it is measuring
correctly.
pH 7 0 ± 30 mV
pH 4 159 to 186 mV higher than pH 7 reading
pH 10 159 to 186 mV lower than pH 7 reading
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Menu Tree
Mode pH
mV
Ion
Standardize Auto-enter a buffer
(in pH mode) Manual buffer entry
Clear buffers
Option menu
Cal reminder menu On/Off
Interval
Select buffer set 1.68, 3.56, 4.01, 6.86, 7.42, 9.18,
10.01, 12.46@25°C
4, 7, 10 @25°C
2, 4, 7, 10, 12@25°C (Default)
2, 4, 7, 10, 12@20°C
1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13@20°C
1.09, 3.06, 4.65, 6.79, 9.23, 12.75
@25°C
Custom buffer set
Options Select resolution 0.1
(in pH mode) 0.01
0.001
Select stability criteria Slow
Medium
Fast
Select signal averaging Very slow
Slow
Medium
Fast
Very Fast
Set standardization delay min:sec
Set pH slope mV/pH
Standardize menu
Manual temperature menu On/Off
Manual temp.
Data alarm menu On/Off
Upper limit
Lower limit
Set isopotential point
Select temperature probe Auto-detect
10 kOhms (Default)
30 kOhms
Pt 1000
Standardize Auto-enter mV offset
(in mV mode) Set mV offset
Clear mV offset
Options menu
Options Select resolution 1
(in mV mode) 0.1
Select stability criteria Slow
Medium
Fast
Select signal averaging Very slow
Slow
Medium
Fast
Very Fast
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Set standardization delay min:sec
Set mV offset
Standardize menu
Select temperature probe Auto-detect
10 kOhms (Default)
30 kOhms
Pt 1000
Standardize Enter a standard
(in ion mode) Set ion slope mV/decade
Clear standards
Options menu
Cal Reminder menu On/off
Days, hr:min
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Setup Time and date menu Set time
Set date
Time format hr:min:sec
hr:min AM/PM
Date format mm/dd/yyyy
dd-mm-yyyy
yyyy.mm.dd
Select temperature units Celsius
Fahrenheit
Kelvin
Select contrast 1 to 9
Language English
French
German
Spanish
Setup serial port Baud rate 300
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
115200
Serial port 8, N, 1
7, E, 1
7, O, 1
Keypress beep on/off On
Off
Select display background White
Black
Show meter information
Enable measure lock Yes
No
Enable strict calibration Yes
No
Set screen saver timeout
Restore factory defaults
Data Log View date log
Turn logging on/off
Set logging interval hr:min:sec
Clear data log
Set sample number
Set sample label
Print data log
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Repairs
Repair work must be performed by qualified factory-trained personnel only.
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. All replacement parts should be
obtained from the manufacturer. Contact Denver Instrument for further
information.
Cleaning
• Disconnect the meter AC adapter from power source prior to cleaning.
• Make sure that no liquids enter the meter housing.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as cleansers.
• The exterior surfaces of this product may be cleaned with a damp cloth or
with mild detergent.
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WARNING!
If there are any indications that safe operations of the meter is no longer
warranted, turn off power and disconnect from AC power source immediately.
Safety Inspection
Safe operation of the meter is no longer assured if there is visible damage to
the AC adapter or cord, the AC adapter no longer functions properly or the AC
adapter has been stored for a long period under unfavorable conditions.
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Accessories
A complete line of electrodes are available from Denver Instrument. Please
contact your dealer or Denver Instrument for more information.
• Replacement pH/ATC probe 300729.1
• RS-232C Interface Cable 601439.1
• Printer Kit includes interface cable and 1 roll 902579.1
of printer paper.
• Printer Paper (1 roll/pkg) 901044.1
• Collect XL Software - Connect the 200 Series Meter to 902242.1
your PC for direct input of real-time into spreadsheets
• Collect SL software - Simple data collection software YSW04-0001
Warranty Instructions
1. Please return the prepaid, pre-addressed Purchase Registration Card to
Denver Instrument promptly upon your purchase of the Denver Instrument
product. The return of the card is not a condition precedent to warranty
coverage.
2. If you have any questions about a Denver Instrument product, please
contact the nearest Denver Instrument office as listed on back cover.
3. If it becomes necessary to return your Denver Instrument product for
service, you must obtain a “Return Authorization Number”. Please pack the
product securely in its original approved packing carton or an other suitable
container. Include your Return Authorization Number on the shipping label.
Shipping charges must be fully prepaid.
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North and South America: Denver Instrument
1401 17th Street, Suite 750
Denver, Colorado 80202
1-800-321-1135
Tel: 303-431-7255
Fax: 303-423-4831
www.denverinstrument.com
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