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Trouble-shooting, Ph measurements, 13 trouble-shooting – Thermo Fisher Scientific CyberScan pH 10/pH 100 User Manual

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13 TROUBLE-SHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLY CAUSE

REMEDIAL ACTION

Nothing is displayed when the
ON/OFF key is selected.

1.

Batteries not in place.

2.

Batteries (+ & - poles) not in
correct polarity.

3. Weak

batteries.

1. Insert

batteries.

2.

Re-insert batteries in the
correct polarity.

3.

Replace batteries or attach
AC adapter.

Unstable reading

1.

Insufficient reference
electrolyte in electrode.

2. Broken

electrode.

3.

External “noises” or induction
(e.g. electrical ‘noise’ caused
by a nearby motor).

4. Dirty

electrode.

1.

Fill electrode with reference
electrolyte.

2. Replace

electrode.

3.

Remove or switch off
interfering device.

4.

Clean the electrode.
Rejuvenate if necessary.

Slow responses.

1.

Dirty electrode.

1.

Clean electrode. Rejuvenate
if necessary.

Meter is not responding to key
press.

1.

HOLD mode in operation.

2. Broken

electrode.

3. Internal

program

error.

1.

Cancel HOLD mode.

2. Replace

electrode.

3.

Reset all internal programs
by re-inserting battery.