Veris Technologies pH Detector - Operating Instructions - Manual (Page 19)

OM17-pH Detector
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Probe Operations
Release the brake and step on the foot lever to insert the probe chamber into the soil (Figure 27).
This movement will activate the upper limit switch to initiate the electronic process, and a brief
wash burst will occur.
Figure 27a and 27b
Once the probe chamber is in the soil, insert the electrode holder by continuing to lower the
handle. In tight soil, it may be necessary to assist door opening with hand lever (Figure 28). The
software requires full electrode holder insertion indicated by the lower proximity switch in order to
begin logging. Release brake lever when electrode holder is completely inserted into probe
chamber.
Figure 28a and 28b
After the probe has been inserted and while the electrode is being held against the soil, the status
text will change to the following: