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Troubleshooting – Campbell Scientific CS525 ISFET pH Probe User Manual

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CS525 ISFET pH Probe

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7. Troubleshooting

The most common causes for erroneous pH data include:

• poor sensor connections to the datalogger
• damaged cables
• scratched chip

Problem:

Output signal is at its maximum value.

Possible reason:

• Probe is not in fluid.
• Chip is polluted.
• Diaphragm is polluted.
• Chip is scratched.

Suggestion:

• Put probe in fluid.
• Clean probe using soapy water method.
• Probe can not be fixed if chip is scratched.

Problem:

Probe response is very slow.

Possible reason:

• Diaphragm is chipped or polluted

Suggestion:

• Clean probe with soapy water method.

Problem:

Probe signal is drifting.

Possible reason:

• Diaphragm can be dried out.
• Chip is scratched.

Suggestion:

• Soak probe for 10 minutes in saturated KC1 solution (CSI PN 16349).
• Probe can not be fixed.