LaMotte SALT Testr User Manual

Ec/tds/salt testr, 00 ec.p, Instruction manual

NSTRUCTION MANUAL

EC/TDS/SALT Testr

Large Screen Waterproof Multi Range

Conductivity/TDS/Salt Tester

with Temperature Display

Introduction

Thank you for selecting microprocessor-based waterproof EC / TDS / SALT tester with

large dual line display. You have one of the following models:

• ECTestr11

• ECTestr11+

• TDSTestr11

• TDSTestr11+

• SALTTestr11

Non-plus models

Non-plus models (ECTestr11, TDSTestr11 & SALTTestr11) come with user-replaceable

two-pin type sensor and have many user friendly features such as Dual-range

measurement, the Hold function, Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) and

Self-Diagnostic Messaging capabilities.

Plus models

Plus models (ECTestr11+ & TDSTestr11+) come with the user-replaceable cup type

sensor and have additional features such as Multi-range measurement, up to 3-point

calibration and higher resolution measurement.

Before You Begin

Remove the electrode’s protective cap. Soak the electrode for a few minutes in

alcohol to remove any oil stains on the electrodes which will affect the accuracy of

the tester. Rinse thoroughly with de-ionized water and shake off dry.

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Switching On

Press ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF key to switch on the tester. The LCD shows the power-up sequence

as illustrated in Figure 2.

When the tester is on, if you do not press a key for 8.5

minutes, the tester automatically switches off to conserve batteries.

Range Selection

Depending on the selected model, you can set the tester to limit its reading to a

particular measuring range (PU, LO or HI) or full scale (AUTO). The default setting

is AUTO. When you select a range other than AUTO, the tester can be calibrated

only for that particular range. If you try to measure a sample which has a higher

conductivity/TDS value than that of the selected measuring range, the LCD shows

‘OR’ error message. Refer Specif

Specif

Specifica

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tions

tions section for available ranges of the

selected model.

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o select a rang

ang

ange:

1. Switch off the tester. Press and hold °C/°F

°C/°F

°C/°F key and then switch on the tester

using ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF key. Release °C/°F

°C/°F

°C/°F key.

2. The tester goes to range selection mode. The LCD shows the currently selected

Range (the default is AUTO) in the lower display. The upper display shows the

maximum possible reading for the selected range. Press HOLD

HOLD

HOLD key repeatedly

until you see the required range (PU, LO or HI).

Note:

Note: If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, LCD shows power-up sequence and

tester goes to measurement mode.

3. The tester automatically confirms the last selection if no key is pressed for 5

seconds. Upper display momentarily shows ‘CO’. The LCD shows power-up

sequence and the tester goes to measurement mode.

Figure 2: Power Up Sequence

Figure 3: Range selection sequence from AUTO to HI for ECTestr11+

Measurement

1. Press the ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF key to switch on the tester. The ‘MEAS’ indicators appears

when the tester is in measurement mode.

2. Dip the electrode into the test solution making sure that it is fully immersed.

Stir to clear any trapped air bubbles from the electrode and let the reading

stabilize. For plus models, you can opt for the cup style measurement by filling

the electrode cup with sample of test solution.

Note:

Note: The LCD indicates ‘Or’ (over range) if the reading is outside the selected

range. If this occurs, select an appropriate range to suit the reading.

3. The upper display shows the main reading (conductivity/TDS/Salt) of the

solution, automatically temperature compensated (ATC) to normalized temperature

of 25°C. The lower display shows the temperature of the solution.

HOLD Function

This feature lets you freeze the display for a delayed observation.

1. Press HOLD

HOLD

HOLD key to freeze the measurement. The tester goes to hold mode and

‘HOLD’ indicator is displayed in LCD. The measurements are frozen and the ‘MEAS’

indicator disappears.

2. Press HOLD

HOLD

HOLD key again to release the measurement. The ‘HOLD’ indicator is no

longer displayed. The tester goes back to measurement mode.

Figure 4: HOLD Function

Temperature Unit of Measurement Selection

This feature lets you set the unit of measurement of temperature to either Celsius (°C)

or Fahrenheit (°F).

When the tester is in the measurement mode, press °C/°F

°C/°F

°C/°F button. The temperature

display toggles between the Celsius and Fahrenheit reading.

Figure 5: Temperature unit of measurement selection

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y Function

- Power on and off the tester

(The tester automatically switches of, if no button is pressed for 8.5 seconds)
- In measurement mode, temperature reading switches between Celsius &

Fahrenheit

- In calibration mode, switches the tester to temperature calibration mode

- In temperature calibration mode, exits calibration mode without confirming

calibrated values
- In measurement mode, switches to hold mode freezing the display.

- In hold mode, switches back to measurement mode

- In manual calibration and temperature calibration modes, exits calibration mode

without confirming calibrated values

- In range selection mode, selects a range
- In measurement mode, enters calibration mode

- In calibration mode, adjusts the calibration values

- In hold mode, enters TDS factor setting mode

- In TDS factor setting mode, adjusts TDS factor

°F

°C/

Key Functions

Figure 1: Battery compartment

Note:

Note: INC

INC

INC & DEC

DEC

DEC keys are located inside the

battery compartment..... Refer figure 1.

Note:

Note: For ECTestr11 & ECTestr11+ models, the

caption of HOLD key is ‘HOLD/ENT’

‘HOLD/ENT’

°C

MEAS

ATC

6.00

25.5

°F

ATC

6.00

78.0

°F

°C/

HOLD

ON/OFF

2000

°F

°C/

Press & hold

key and switch on

the tester

°C/°F

20.00

Au o

ENT

HOLD

200.0

20.00

Power-up

Sequence

Auto confirmation occurs for

the last selected range

if no key is pressed for 5 sec.

ENT

HOLD

ENT

HOLD

Tester

Off

5 seconds

°C

MEAS

ATC

1500

26.8

ppm

°C

ATC

1500

26.8

ppm

°C

MEAS

ATC

1535

26.2

ppm

HOLD

HOLD mode

Measurement

mode

Measurement

mode

HOLD

-1-

-2-

-3-

ON/OFF

°C °F

°C

°F

MEAS

pp m

HOLD

pH%

R.mV

CAL

ATC

20.00

Ec.p

Au o

°C

MEAS

ATC

0.0

26.8

Model number &

software revision number

Selected range &

upper limit of the range

Measurement

mode

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