LaMotte CDS 5000 Conductivity Meter - Manual (Page 9)

TESTING SALINITY
1. Press “°C” button to turn the meter on.
2. Set TDS and SLOPE knobs to the 12 o’clock position.
NOTE: If meter was calibrated according to procedure on page 7,
leave SLOPE knob set in the same position.
3. Insert temperature and conductivity probes at least 1/2" into sample.
4. Gently stir with conductivity probe until reading stabilizes. Press
“mS/ppt” button. Record reading as msiemens/cm.
5. Using chart on the following page, convert conductivity reading to
salinity. Record as ppt Salinity.
6. Press “OFF” button when finished testing. Rinse probe several times
with distilled water and dry thoroughly before storing.
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