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In-Situ Conductivity/Level/Temp Meter Instruction Sheet User Manual

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0089962 rev. 001w 6/11

1. Battery box

2. & 5. Panel attachment knobs

3. Power ON button

(Automatically shuts off
after 5 minutes of inactivity)

4. Signal LED

6. Calibration button

7. Display panel

Figure 1. Control panel

Operating Principles

The Rugged Conductivity Meter measures and profiles

conductivity, temperature, and static water level in wells

and boreholes. Temperature is displayed as degrees Celsius.

Conductivity values are displayed in micro Siemens per

centimeter (µS/cm) with a range of 100 µS/cm to 80,000 µS/

cm. Values represent specific conductivity.

The probe is attached to a measuring tape that is graduated

in feet by 1/100 ft, or in meters by each millimeter.

The conductivity sensor is a four-electrode sensor, configured

as two concentric rings designed to reduce the effects of

fouling. The conductivity sensor is temperature compensated

and uses a temperature coefficient of 2%. The compensation

range is 0 to 30° C.

For best results, calibrate the Rugged Conductivity Meter

before each measurement session.

To preserve battery life, the Rugged Conductivity Meter

automatically shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity. When

the battery is low, “LOW BATT” appears on the display panel.

The meter will continue to operate, but the battery should be

changed as soon as possible.

General Guidelines

Do not scrape the tape against sharp-edged well

casing. If possible, hang the unit on the well casing,

and position the tape over the tape guide to

prevent damaging the tape.
Avoid entanglement with other equipment in

boreholes and wells.
Rewind the tape onto the reel after each use.

Clean the probe tip with distilled water.

Do not tap or hit the probe to dislodge dirt or mud.

Soak the probe tip in water to remove trapped dirt.

Figure 2. Rugged Conductivity Meter

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