Ionode IJ-F Fluoride User Manual
Ij- f, Intermediate junction series, Operators manual
Warranty
IJ electrodes have a warranty of 12 months from date of purchase.
Any electrode found to be faulty due to manufacture within
this time will be replaced.
Ionode reserves the right to limit or modify product warranty
if it is deemed that the electrode has been used in unsuitable
applications. Electrodes with broken stems, connectors or
cables are not covered by warranty.
Electrode life may be reduced in chemically aggressive or
abrasive samples and at high temperatures.
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User maintenance and troubleshooting
IJ-
F
FLUORIDE
ION SELECTIVE
ELECTRODE
Symptom Possible cause
Remedy
Drift
Junction blocked Remove and clean sleeve
Membrane unclean
or contaminated
Remove sleeve. Gently
polish membrane with
fine polishing agent
Noisy
Poor connection
to meter
Check connection
Junction not
immersed fully
Lower electrode into
solution below junction
Insufficient
electrolyte or
bubble
Refill electrolyte
Inaccurate
readings
or poor
reproduc-
ibility
Contaminated
standard(s)
Make up fresh calibration
standards and recalibrate
Drift since last
calibration
Recalibrate using freshly
prepared standards
Improperly made
standards
Recalibrate using freshly
made standards
Temperature
differences between
calibration and
sample
measurement
Ensure calibration and
sample measurements
are done at the same
temperature
No TISAB used
Add TISAB buffer
Incorrect pH
Ensure pH is between
5 -7
Variations in
measurement
procedure
between
calibration and
measurement
Ensure stirring rates,
temperature, and other
conditions are the same
in calibration and
measurement steps
Parameter
Operating Range
Concentration range
0.02 to 19,000 mg/L
Temperature range
0 – 60ºC
pH range
5 -7 pH
Reference type
Double Junction Ag/AgCl/refillable
Sensor materials
Solid state crystal
Body and sleeve
Polypropylene/PMMA
Overall length
150mm
Barrel diameter
12mm
Cable length
1m standard, longer to order.
Maximum 20m
Connector
BNC standard, others on request
All specifications and values are subject to change without notice. © 2012
Images are illustrative only.
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Operators Manual
Short-Form
Intermediate Junction Series