Thermo Fisher Scientific EC/TDS/SaltTestr User Manual

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68X068050 05/05 Rev 1

INC Key

3 Bars indicates Battery is full (100%)
2 Bars indicates 50% of the battery life is left

1 Bar indicates 25% of the battery life is left
Blinking battery casing indicates the need to replace
batteries with fresh ones as specified by manufacturer
The sensor electrodes have short circuited.
Replacement sensor is not connected properly to the
tester during sensor replacement
Measured value or temperature value (for plus models)
exceeds its specified maximum or minimum value
Blinking ‘ATC’, ‘Or’ or ‘Ur’ indicates that there is a short
or open circuit at the built in temperature sensor
Calibration error due to temperature value not within the
specified range
Calibration error due to Conductivity/TDS/Salt value not
within the specified calibration standard range

Self-Diagnostic Messages

E r

E r. 1

. 1

Low battery

indicator

Or / Ur

(Still)

Over range /

Under range

signal

ATC / Or /

ATC / Or /
Ur

Ur (Blinking)

E r

E r. 0

. 0

Error

Message

Electrode Replacement

You can replace the electrode module at the fraction of the cost of a new tester. When the tester fails

to calibrate or gives fluctuating readings in calibration standards, you need to change the electrode.

1. With dry hands, grip the ribbed tester collar with electrode facing you. Twist the collar counter

clockwise (see picture A). Save the ribbed tester collar and O-ring for later use.

2. Pull the old electrode module away from the tester.

3. Align the four tabs on the new module so that they match the four slots on the tester (see

picture B).

4. Gently push the module onto the slots to sit it in position. Push the smaller O-ring fully onto

the new electrode module. Push the collar over the module and thread it into place by firmly

twisting clockwise.

Note: It is necessary that you recalibrate your tester prior to measurement after an electrode

replacement.

Figure 7: Removal of collar from tester

Applications

Water quality testing • pools • aquaculture • hydroponics • ecology studies • water and

wastewater treatment • boilers • labs and more!

Accessories

Item

Order Code

ECTESTR, TDSTESTR & SALTESTR

TDSSENSOR

replacement sensor

ECTESTR+ & TDSTESTR+

TDSSENSORPLUS

replacement sensor

Warranty

The waterproof testers are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for 1 year and

electrode module for 6 months, unless otherwise specified. If repair, adjustment or replacement

is necessary and has not been the result of abuse or misuse within the time period specified,

please return the tester - freight prepaid - and correction will be made without charge. Out of

warranty products will be repaired on a charge basis.

Return of Items

Authorization must be obtained from your distributor before returning items for any reason.

When applying for authorization, please include information regarding the reason the item(s) are
to be returned.

Note: We reserve the right to make improvements in design, construction and appearance of
products without notice. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Large Screen

E C T e s t r l o w

E C T e s t r l o w +

E C T e s t r h i g h

E C T e s t r h i g h +

E C T e s t r p u r e +

EC Tester

EC Tester
Range

0 to 1990 uS/cm

0 to 1999 uS/cm

0 to 19.90 mS/cm

0 to 19.99 mS/cm

0 to 199.9 uS/cm

Resolution

10 uS/cm

1 uS/cm

0.10 mS/cm

0.01 mS/cm

0.1 uS/cm

Accuracy

+/- 1% FS

Calibration point

1 point (± 50% window from factory default)

Calibration

200 to 1990

200 to 1999

2.00 to 19.90

2.00 to 19.99

20.0 to 199.9

Standard Range

uS/cm

mS/cm

uS/cm

Temperature

Yes

Range in °C

0.0 to 50.0°C

Range in °F

32.0 to 122°F

Resolution

0.1°C (0.1°F)

Accuracy

±0.5°C (±0.9°F)

Calibration point

1 point

Calibration Window

± 5°C (± 9°F)

from factory default

ATC

0 to 50°C

Temp Coefficient

2% per °C

Normalization Temp

25.0°C

Auto Off

8.5 minutes after last key press

Operating Temp

0 to 50°C

Power Battery

4 X 1.5V”A76" micro alkaline battery

Battery Life

>150 hrs

LCD Display

Custom Dual Display27mm(H)X21mm(W)

Dimensions

Tester: 16.5 cm X 3.8 cm; 90g

Weight

Boxed: 22cm X 6cmX 5cm; 170 g

ECTestr Specifications

TDSTestr Specifications

Large Screen

T D S T e s t r l o w

T D S T e s t r l o w +

T D S T e s t r h i g h

T D S T e s t r h i g h +

T D S T e s t r h i g h + T D S T e s t r p u r e +

T D S T e s t r p u r e +

TDS Tester

TDS Tester
Range

0 to 1990 ppm

0 to 1999 ppm

0 to 10.00 ppt

0 to 199.9 ppm

Resolution

10 ppm

1 ppm

0.10 ppt

0.01 ppt

0.1ppm

Accuracy

+/- 1% FS

TDS Factor

0.4 to 1.0

Calibration point

1 point (± 50% window from factory default)

Calibration

200 to 1990

200 to 1999

1.00 to 10.00 ppt

20.0 to 199.9

Standard Range

ppm

Temperature

Yes

Range in °C

0.0 to 50.0 °C

Range in °F

32.0 to 122 °F

Resolution

0.1 °C (0.1°F)

Accuracy

±0.5 °C (±0.9 °F)

Calibration point

1 point

Calibration Window

± 5°C (± 9°F)

from factory default

ATC

0 to 50°C

Temp Coefficient

2% per °C

Normalization Temp

25.0°C

Operating Temp

0 to 50°C

Power Battery

4 X 1.5V”A76" micro alkaline battery

Battery Life

>150 hrs

LCD Display

Custom Dual Display27mm(H)X21mm(W)

Dimensions

Tester: 16.5 cm X 3.8 cm; 90g

Weight

Boxed: 22cm X 6cmX 5cm; 170 g

SALTTestr Specifications

Large Screen TDS Tester

SALTTESTR

Range

0 to 10.00 ppt

Resolution

0.10 ppt

Accuracy

+/- 1% FS

Calibration point

1 point (± 50% window from factory default)

Calibration Standard Range

1.00 to 10.00 ppt

ATC

0 to 50°C

Temperature Coefficient

2% per °C

Normalization Temperature

25.0°C

Operating Temperature

0 to 50°C

Power Battery

4 X 1.5V”A76" micro alkaline battery

Battery Life

>150 hrs

LCD Display

Custom Dual Display27mm(H)X21mm(W)

Dimensions

Tester: 16.5cm X 3.8cm; 90g

Weight

Boxed: 22cm X 6cm X 5cm; 170g

Temperature Calibration (Only for PLUS Models)

Temperature calibration need not be performed every time, unless the temperature reading differs

from that of an accurate thermometer. If temperature calibration is performed, Conductivity/TDS/Salt

calibration is mandatory.

From the measurement mode,

1. Press the °C/°F button to select the desired temperature mode (Celsius or Fahrenheit).

2. Dip the tester into a solution of known temperature and allow time for the in built temperature

sensor to stabilize.

3. Press either the INC or DEC key to bring the tester to the calibration mode.

Note: At this stage, if the Conductivity/TDS/Salt reading is outside the specified range (showing Or

or Ur), the tester will show an error message of “Er.1”. You can still proceed with the temperature

calibration by continuing with step 4 or if the °C/°F button is not pressed within 2 seconds, the tester

will exit the calibration mode and return to the measurement mode.

4. Immediately press the °C/°F button to switch to the temperature calibration mode. The upper

display shows the current measured temperature reading based on the last set offset and the

lower display shows the current measured temperature reading based on factory default calibration.

5. Use the INC and DEC key to adjust the upper temperature reading to the known temperature value.

6. Wait for 5 seconds for the tester to automatically confirm the temperature calibration value by

displaying “CO” and return to the measurement mode.

Note: To exit this program without confirming the calibration, press the °C/°F button or the HOLD

button before the automatic confirmation takes place.

Note: The tester will exit calibration mode with “Er.0” message if the temperature is outside the 0 to

50°C range. Please refer to information under ’Self Diagnostic Messages’.

Notes: The temperature calibration window is +/- 5°C (+/- 9°F) from the default temperature reading.

Figure 6: Example of a temperature calibration sequence

Changing Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment lid (with attached lanyard loop).

2. Remove old batteries; replace with fresh ones. Note polarity

(shown in diagram below).

INC

DEC

INC

DEC

After 5 sec,
“CO” is
displayed
signifying
automatic
confirmation

Roate collar

away from you

Ribbed collar

Large O-Ring

Electrode Module

Small O-Ring

Small Tab

Large Tab

Insert Electrode Module