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702 IQ
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5.5
Check the sensor for freedom from zero current
The sensor is zero-current free. Therefore, no calibration of the sensor
in an oxygen-free solution is included.
However, it is possible to check the freedom from zero-current
according to DIN EN 25814/ISO 5814. This is advisable if there is any
suspicion of a malfunction.
Test solution
1 g/l aqueous sodium sulfite solution, Na
2
SO
3
(addition of 1 mg/l of a cobalt(II) salt accelerates the removal of oxygen
from the solution.)
The sensor should be in operation for at least 1 hour before the
inspection.
Test procedure
Evaluation
The sensor is OK if the terminal shows < 1 % oxygen saturation.
If the measured value is > 1 %:
Clean the gold working electrode (see section 5.4.1 C
) and change the electrolyte and
membrane cap (see section 5.3 C
If necessary, also clean the silver counter electrode (see section
1
Clean the sensor (see section 5.2 C
2
In the sensor setting table, select the measuring mode %
(unit %) and switch to the measured value display with
m
.
3
Submerse the sensor in the test solution.
4
Leave the sensor in the test solution for an hour.
5
Read the measured value.