accumet AB-series Manual
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1. Group ISE Values 0 001 0 01 0 1 1 10 100 0 01 0 1 1 10 100 1000 0 1 1 10 100 1000 10000 0 02 0 2 2 20 200 2000 0 05 0 5 5 50 500 5000 20 14 lon Standardization The AB250 can measure ion concentration such as ammonia or fluoride when using an ion selective electrode ISE for the specific ion of interest lon standardization is required with at least two calibration standards in order for the instrument to calculate the measurement The primary display will show when ion calibration is required for ion measurement Prepare ion standards that bracket your measurement range Follow the ion selective electrode instruction manual for the appropriate ionic strength adjustment and sample preparation For best results always begin with your lowest standard value followed by the next lowest and so on 1 Connect the ISE and press MODE as needed for concentration mode 2 Rinse the ISE with clean water then dip into your lowest calibration standard and stir Observe the lower display which contains the mV reading of the ISE 3 Press STD Use V A keys to match the upper display to your ISE calibration standard value 4 After Stable appears press STD to accept the standardization value 5 Rinse the ISE with clean water and dip into your next lowest calibration standard and stir Press STD after Stable appears to accept the next standardization value 6 The mV deca2. been completed Repeat Steps 2 thru 4 with additional pH buffers up to 5 custom buffers in any order 12 7 mV Standardization Offset Adjustment Oxidization Reduction Potential ORP or Redox as measured by an ORP electrode in milliVolt mV units is not a precise measurement but is useful as a relative indicator As such mV offset adjustment is not meant to enhance accuracy but rather to make readings comparable to a reference Commercial ORP solutions are commonly used as a check standard a meter electrode system is verified to be close to a given value although adjustments are not made These solutions can be used as a calibration standard in which adjustments are made in an attempt to match the ORP value however results are often difficult to reproduce 1 Turn meter on connect a combination ORP electrode such as 13 620 81 and press MODE if needed for mV or R mV measurement 2 Dip the ORP electrode into a solution with a known mV value i e Zobel Lights quinhydrone or iodidetriiodide with brief or slow stirring 3 Press STD to begin standardization 4 Adjust the value using A V keys press STD when the reading is stable to accept the calibration offset The maximum adjustable value is 150 mV from the factory default mV value 5 To view the lon Standardization Report at any time from the measure screen press REPORT When an offset has been stored successfully R mV replaces mV in measurement mod
3. 10 100 e 0 01 0 1 1 10 100 1000 e 0 02 0 2 2 20 200 2000 e 0 1 1 10 100 1000 10000 e 0 05 0 5 5 50 500 50 AB150 AB200 AB250 0 1 C 0 1 F 10 3 C 0 5 F Offset in 0 1 increments Offset range 5 C 9 F AB200 Only Accuracy Cal Points Temperature Resolution Accuracy Calibration Conductivity Range 0 00 uS to 500 0 mS Resolution 0 01 0 1 uS 0 001 0 01 0 1 mS Accuracy 1 full scale Cal Points Automatic 4 points maximum 1 per range Manual 5 points maximum 1 per range 0 010 to 10 000 2 or 4 cell with ATC Linear amp pure adjustable 0 000 to 10 000 Normalization 15 0 to 30 0 C 59 0 to 86 0 F Compensation Automatic with supplied cell or manual 0 0 to 100 C 32 0 to 212 0 F Compensation 0 0 to 80 C 32 0 to 176 0 F with supplied cell Range 0 00 ppm to 500 ppt TDS factor 1 00 0 01 0 1 ppm 0 001 0 01 0 1 ppt 1 full scale Cell Constant Cell Types Coefficient Per C Cal Points Up to 5 TDS Factor 0 400 to 1 000 38 Salinity AB200 Only 0 01 0 1 ppm 0 001 0 01 0 1 ppt 1 full scale Resistivity AB200 Only Range 2 000 O to 20 0 MO Accuracy 1 full scale Other AB150 AB200 AB250 Display Monogram graphics LCD Backlight Yes adjustable Output RS 232 phono plug mini B USB stirrer Stirrer Speed Adjustment Dataloaain Manual timed selectable every 3 to 3600 seconds gil
4. 7 00 and 10 01 will work well The following pH calibration buffers in the groups listed below are automatically recognized Buffer Group pH Values 2 000 4 010 6 997 10 013 12 000 NIST 1 678 4 010 6 865 9 184 12 460 DIN 19267 1 090 3 060 4 650 6 790 9 230 12 750 FSCI 1 000 3 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 13 000 To eliminate temperature errors associated with the pH electrode attach the automatic temperature compensation ATC probe for best accuracy Without temperature compensation pH accuracy will decrease as samples deviate from 25 C and pH 7 If the pH electrode has been stored dry soak in storage solution for 10 minutes before standardization to saturate the pH electrode surface and minimize drift If storage solution is not available use a neutral pH buffer Do not reuse buffer solutions after calibration 1 Turn meter on press MODE if needed for pH measurement mode 2 Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes with clean water then submerse in your first pH standard buffer 3 Press STD to enter standardization mode If the meter is password protected you will be prompted to enter a password 4 The AB meter automatically searches for the appropriate standard from the chosen buffer group in the secondary display This value will blink when the Stable indicator appears Selecting CLEAR will clear existing calibration values 11 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press STD to
5. AM 29 Make a new folder 68 Publish this folder to the Web Copying X E Share this folder Other Places a LY ey 4 My Computer Accumet_ABSeries bin From Exe to E B My Documents My Network Places E BEE EE u Details a ACCUMET AB E Removable Disk File System FAT 36 8 Once the file is successfully transferred close the window 9 Remove the power cord and restart the meter as you would normally The new software version will be briefly visible during power on 19 Specifications We reserve the right to make changes improvements and modifications to the specifications listed here While specification changes are quite rare software versions are often updated to improve the customer experience and instrument operation The software version is displayed during power on pH AB150 AB200 AB250 O Z o Z 0 002 pH 1 LSD e USA 2 000 4 010 6 997 10 013 12 000 e NIST 1 678 4 010 6 865 9 184 12 460 Buffer Sets e DIN 1 090 3 060 4 650 6 790 9 230 12 750 e FSCI 1 000 3 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 13 000 e CUSTOM Any 2 5 values 21 0 pH unit apart isplay ompensation Temp Range 0 0 to 100 0 C 32 0 to 212 0 F Meter BNC ATC Offset Adjustment Up to 150 mV AB150 AB200 AB250 37 Range Resolution Units 0 5 full scale monovalent ion 1 full scale divalent ion 2 to 6 points from one of following groups e 0 001 0 01 0 1 1
6. CON meter only 13 636 AB200A Fisher Scientific accumet benchtop stirring probe 13 620 BSP ORP electrode glass body refillable 13 620 81 41 21 Warranty The Fisher Scientific Company Fisher warrants to the direct purchaser that the accumet meters and accumet accuTupH and accupHast electrodes will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a specified warranty period During that period Fisher will repair or replace the product or provide credit at its sole option upon prompt notification and compliance with its instructions For accumet meter that specified period is 36 months from delivery date For electrodes that specified period is 12 months Unless otherwise agreed the warranty is limited to the country in which the product is sold No Fisher employee agent or representative has the authority to bind Fisher to any oral representation or warranty concerning any product sold Any oral representation or warranty made prior to purchase of any product and not set forth in writing and signed by a duly authorized officer of Fisher shall not be enforceable by the purchaser FISHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Fisher s sole responsibility and the purchaser s exclusive remedy for any claim arising out of the purchase or any product listed above is repair replacement or credit as described above where appl
7. E MesleE DLE Name Size Type Date Modified File and Folder Tasks E firmware bin 492KB BINFile 1 11 2008 1 49 PM 3 Make a new folder 2 Publish this folder to the Web E Share this folder Other Places a P My Computer My Documents My Network Places Details a ACCUMET AB E Removable Disk File System FAT 35 6 Similar to the method for replacing a file that resided on a thumb drive you will need to delete the firmware bin file as seen in the pop up window and replace it with the new file Highlight firmware bin and delete this file ay Bac J pe Search Folders E Address E Go Name Y Size Type Date Modified File and Folder Tasks AE firmware bin 492KB BINFie 1 11 2008 1 49 PM mi Rename this file ay Move this file D Copy this file ie Publish this file to the Web G E mail this file Xl Delete this file Confirm File Delete Other Places R Are you sure you want to delete firmware bin 3 My Computer j My Documents 3 My Network Places Details R firmware bin BIN File Date Modified Friday January 11 2008 1 49 PM Size 492 KB 7 Locate the new firmware file Accumet_ABSeries bin and copy amp paste or drag amp drop it into the pop up window JO x T A J Bar gt amp P2 Search E Folders E Address E l l x Go Name Size Type Date Modified File and Folder Tasks Accumet_ABSeries bin 399KB BIN File 6 15 2012 10 21
8. FACT RESET Select YES to reset the to the factory default settings except Date amp Time setting and data stored into memory CONTRAST Optimize the contrast setting of your display for best visibility in your surrounding lighting conditions Test various contrast settings for best results This setting will be applied to both backlight and non backlight conditions STIRRER Set the stirring speed of the 13 620 BSP Benchtop Stirring Probe optional accessory when stirrer is on Choose from 5 different speeds SAMPLE ID This is a user selectable number from 1 to 99999 Incorporating a sample ID to identify one or more data points is useful to distinguish data that is saved into memory or sent to a PC or printer Use the A V key to adjust the values and ENTER to move the cursor of a previous Sample ID LANGUAGE Select the preferred language that is displayed on the instrument Choose from English Deutsch P Xx Fran ais Italiano amp Espa ol Tip Check www fishersci com accumet for free instrument software updates which may include additional languages BEEP Enable or disable an audible tone with each key press 4 Setup pH amp mV Use Setup pH or mV mode to customize these parameters Note mV setup offers Alarm setting only Press SETUP from the measurement screen and then press ENTER when pH or mV is selected BUFFER pH Only Choose one of 5 pH buffer groups for calibration The pH values in
9. Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F Accumet AB USB VCom Port Click Finish to close the wizard 28 USB Driver Installation Guide For Windows 7 To install the USB device driver under Windows 7 follow the instructions below This will allow your computer to recognize the instrument 1 Obtain the USB driver file via web download disc email etc and save on your computer in a location that can be easily found 2 Connect the meter to a spare USB port on your PC using the USB cable provided with the instrument 3 Open the Device Manager e Inthe Device Manager window there will be a device under Other Devices with a yellow warning symbol to indicate a problem i e no driver installed with text USB VCOM Port File Action View Help TT TEIT 4 2 SGSB RNDO6 M Computer g Disk drives amp Display adapters ui DVD CD ROM drives ss Human Interface Devices ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards A Mice and other pointing devices amp Monitors Network adapters Apple Mobile Device Ethernet 3 Intel R 82567LM 3 Gigabit Network Connection gt Other devices Jm USB VCOM Port ER Portable Devices Y Ports COM amp LPT 1I Communications Port COM1 Communications Port COM2 ECP Printer Port LPT1 1 Intel R Active Management Technology SOL COM3 1B Processors Sound video and game controllers lt gt Storage controllers Jm
10. System devices a w Universal Serial Rus controllers 29 4 Right click on the other devices USB VCOM Port to bring up a menu as shown below From the Displayed menu select Update Driver Software se Eg File Action View Help em OIE ees 4 2 SGSB RNDO6 J Computer Disk drives amp Display adapters ef DVD CD ROM drives Os Human Interface Devices ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers lt gt Keyboards A Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors 4 Network adapters Apple Mobile Device Ethernet w Intel R 82567LM 3 Gigabit Network Connection ap Other devices N Ja USB VCOM EE EE Portable Device Update Driver Software a T Ports COM amp L Disable F Communica Uninstall Communica Y ECP Printer f Scan for hardware changes YP Intel R Acti B Processors Sound video and game controllers lt gt Storage controllers M System devices a Universal Serial Rus controllers Launches the Update Driver Software Wizard for the selected device Properties 5 Select Browse my computer for driver software and enter the file path in the combo box or browse to it by clicking the browse button Ww l Update Driver Software USB VCOM Port How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve di
11. accept the value of the measured buffer If successful the Standardization Report will show the accepted value along with other data The percentage slope is visible after two or more calibration points have been completed Repeat Steps 4 amp 5 with additional pH buffers pH Standardization With Custom Buffers Buffer Group pH Values CUSTOM Any 2 5 values 2 1 0 pH unit apart Turn meter on press MODE if needed for pH measurement mode Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes then submerse in your custom pH buffer any pH value can be used Press STD to enter standardization mode When stable use A V keys to adjust the custom pH buffer value For best results enter the value of the custom buffer that corresponds to the measured temperature For example pH 10 buffer is actually 10 06 at 20 C so the value should be adjusted to 10 06 instead of 10 00 if the temperature is 20 C Press STD to accept the value Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes then submerse in next custom pH buffer Use any pH value that is at least 1 0 pH unit from custom pH standards that have already been calibrated Press CLEAR to clear existing values this will be necessary when repeating a standardization using the same buffer value When stable use A V keys to adjust the custom pH buffer value Previously accepted values will be visible inside of a beaker icon Press STD to accept the new value Percentage slope is visible after two or more values have
12. the selected buffer group are used for auto recognition during pH calibration Choose the appropriate buffer group based on the pH calibration standards you intend to use Buffer Group pH Values 2 000 4 010 6 997 10 013 12 000 NIST 1 678 4 010 6 865 9 184 12 460 DIN 19267 1 090 3 060 4 650 6 790 9 230 12 750 FSCI 1 000 3 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 13 000 CUSTOM Any 2 5 values 2 1 0 pH unit apart RESOLUTION PH Only Select your desired pH resolution X X X XX X XXX ALARM Use a visual and audible alarm to alert you when High or Low values that have been set from this menu are exceeded High Alarm or Low Alarm will blink on the display if the values are exceeded while simultaneously a loud intermittent beeping sound is heard The alarms will continue until the conditions are no longer met and will only be active during measurement mode STD DUE pH Only When enabled the Cal Due indicator blinks if the number of days since the last calibration has been exceeded Set the time from 8 hours 16 hours or from 1 to 31 days 10 5 pH Standardization With Preset Buffer Group For best results periodic standardization calibration with known accurate standards is recommended prior to measurement Use standards that bracket your intended measuring range while including a neutral point 7 00 6 86 or 6 79 For example if you expect to measure samples from pH 6 2 to 9 5 calibration with 4 01
13. 637 681 included MINI B USB communication for field software upgrades cable included USB and data output 214 Cell 8 pin DIN connection for 2 cell or 4 cell Con TDS Resistivity Salinity Temperature electrodes TEMP Automatic Temperature Compensation probe 13 620 19 and pH electrodes that also include ATC GROUND For electrical grounding electrical noise reduction For combination pH mV ORP Redox or BNC lon Selective Electrodes ei aod indicating electrodes require 13 620 489 adapter Power supply 110 230 VAC 9 VDC 18 W center positive Use only model 13 636 104 included 3 System Setup amp Configuration Use the System Setup to customize operation of your AB series meter Press SETUP from the measurement screen and then press PRINT ENTER when SYSTEM is highlighted to access these settings The following settings can be customized for each model STABILITY STIRRER EXPORT DATA SAMPLE ID COMM SETUP LANGUAGE DATE amp TIME BEEP PASSWORD FACT RESET CONTRAST STABILITY Adjust how quickly and frequently the Stable indicator appears There are four levels of adjustment SLOW MEDIUM FAST or OFF prevents the Stable indicator from appearing in measurement mode To display Stable more quickly and more often use FAST setting MEDIUM or SLOW is recommended for most applications SLOW The Stable indicator will take longer to appear and will appear less frequently Use this sett
14. 9 Singapore Hereby declares that the following products rated 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 2A e Fisher Scientific accumet AB150 e Fisher Scientific accumet AB200 e Fisher Scientific accumet AB250 Equipment Class Measurement control and laboratory EMC Class A Conforms to the following directives and standards EN61326 1 2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements EN61010 1 2001 Safety Standards UL61010 1 2004 Safety reguirements for electrical CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 equipment for measurement control and laboratory use general requirements Cheow Kwang Chan Place amp Date of Issue QA Regulatory Manager July 2012 Singapore 44 Fisher Scientific accumet Basic AB Benchtop Meters accumet e AB150 e AB200 e AB250 For technical assistence contact your Fisher Scientific representative or visit or email Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific GmbH Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific SPOL S R O Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific GmbH Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisher S
15. 99 pS None B4 us 1413 us 12 88 mS 111 8 mS If you will only use one or more of the 4 calibration standards listed here automatic calibration is recommended Otherwise manual calibration should be selected The factory default is automatic conductivity calibration Note that automatic calibration is not available for conductivity range 1 STD POINTS Use SINGLE for Single Point Calibration SPC to apply a single calibration value across all ranges Use MULTI for Multi Point Calibration MPC to calibrate each range individually This will restrict an individual calibration so that it is applied to one range only When using multi point calibration perform a calibration in each range that you expect to use for best results The factory default is SPC SPC or MPC will be shown with the calibration details in measurement mode 15 PURE WAT COEF Pure Water Coefficient Choose ENABLE to automatically apply pure water temperature correction for measurements below 2 uS cm ultra pure water Note this option does not apply to Salinity mode TEMP COEFFICIENT Linear The temperature coefficient is the amount of change in conductivity per degree temperature per C The factory default setting is a temperature coefficient of 2 1 per C For most applications this will provide good results The meter allows adjustment from 0 0 to 10 0 Note this option does not apply to Salinity mode Select 0 0 for uncompensat
16. Accessories e ees ese ee Ee Ee Re ee ee Ee Ee Ee ee ee ee Ee Ee Ee Ee 40 Zit WV ARV ANALY a setae sve E MR T E OE RE OR E T T 42 22 Retuii OT ems ER ee al es eget recente ete aa cece ees 42 23 Notice ot Combplianee acs satrap Ee ae edge hcg ee ee nes 43 24 Declaration of GontoFmY vies DE eie sek ve D ee N Se ek ee es RO 44 1 Introduction Thank you for selecting the Fisher Scientific accumet AB series benchtop meter All models include an electrode arm with metal bracket 13 637 671 110 220 universal power supply 13 636 104 RS 232 and USB cable The electrode arm can be attached to the left right or center of the meter according to your preference using a Phillips screwdriver s 13 637 671 13 636 104 The AB150 replaces the AB15 and AB15Plus series while the AB200 and AB250 are new introductions to the product line Please note that this manual serves three models so not all sections of the manual are relevant to each model The chart below lists the parameters served for the various models Model abio Agaso AB250 7 7 Stirring Probe USB device RS 232 v O AE EE E F Conductivity TDS Resistivity Salinity Temp O EE 2 Keypad amp Display accumet FIXED KEY DESCRIPTION to initialize and complete standardization calibration of STD displayed parameter MODE to toggle between available measurement modes to enter Setup mode use to change sy
17. Instruction Manual Fisher Scientific accumet Basic AB Benchtop Meters AB150 e AB200 e AB250 68X613601 Rev 0 July 2012 Se Se ee Table of Contents IntFOAUELONE ee EE a ER ee annua anid 3 Keypad amp DIS play sesse ee od ee Re einen 4 Eye de SA N EO OE Ae aa ee DE OO 6 System Setup amp Configuration e ee ese ee ee ee Ee Re ee Re Ee Re RE Ee Re Ke ee Ee Re Ee 1 ABIE Fase N n N N EE N en ene een Re N T EXPORT DA Ai sesse ann Ee de Mee Ee EG ee GE T DATE amp UNE e E ee nee ere eee 8 PASWORD e E EE N EN 8 FAGTRESET Sen O eee 9 CONTRAG Toriai E E EG EE Ee EE 9 REN SAND ES ED AS EG SE Ee DA 9 SAMPLE Mi ee OO RE NE re nano AE RE EG ER EE EG ae 9 AANGUA aces ta steam esata eles GE GE A sana las N ee GE 9 sea RE NE EE ON EN EE east 9 Setup PH EMV RE RS a Ee ee ee ee ee Eg ere 10 BUEEER DE OR io os eene OR sb OR Ee EO oe 10 RESOLUTION pH ORR es ve ee ee ee ee ee ee ME ee Ee 10 ALARM Re Ge De GE ED EG cali EG Ge Ge GE ee 10 STDDUEBH OR ere iS Ge AE ER Ee ER Ge de 10 pH Standardization With Preset Buffer Group sesse ese ee ee ee Ee Re Re Ee ie Ee 11 pH Standardization With Custom Buffers ese esse ese ee ee Ee Ee Ee Ke ee ee Ee 12 mV Standardization Offset Adjustment e ese ese se se ee ee Ee Ee Re Re Ke Ee Re Ee Ee 13 Temperature setup n N Ee oe ee 13 Temperature Standardization e ees se ee ee ee ee Ee ee Ee ee Ee Ee ee Ee ie Ee Ee 14 Conductivity TDS Salinity amp Resistivity S
18. Printer or CSV format Cal Due Alarm Yes user selectable from 8 hr 16 hrs amp 1 31 days High Low Yes user selectable visual amp audible Alarms 9 V DC adapter center positive 1 3 A 100 240 VAC SMPS Instrument Operating Conditions Operating Ambient 5 to 45 C Temperature Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C Storage Relative Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category Il 39 Benchtop 720 g without electrode plate Benchtop 7 cm H x 18 5 cm W x 17 6 cm D Regulatory and Safety CE TUV 3 1 FCC Class A Power Rating DC Input 9 VDC 2A doe Vibration shipping handling per ISTA 1A ee AE Shock drop test in packaging per ISTA 1A Enclosure Designed to Meet Benchtop IP54 Universal Power Adapter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient 0 to 50 C Temperature Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 20 to 75 C Storage Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Overvoltage Category Il 20 Replacements and Accessories Item Description Catalog Number AB150 pH meter only 13 636 AB150A AB150 pH KIT includes 13 620 631 pH electrode 13 636 AB150 AB150 pH BIO KIT includes 13 620 183A pH electrode and 13 620 19 ATC electrode 13 636 AB150B AB250 pH ISE meter only 13 636 AB250A AB250 DHVISE KIT includes 13 620 631 pH electrode 13 636 AB250 40 AB200 pH
19. R format option to transfer the data in an easily viewable format best for printing Choose the CSV format option to send the data as a comma separated value best for exporting data into software Press VIEW and select DELETE ALL to erase all saved data that was manually or automatically stored into memory This step is most commonly required when the TIMED Datalog interval is not turned off and as a result fills the memory to capacity When the memory is full deleting the saved data is required in order to save additional data The instrument will never erase old data in favor of new data when the memory is full If you wish to view print or send the saved data to a PC before deleting use the PRINT key To make changes to the printer datalog and output settings see Section 3 EXPORT DATA 22 16 Standardization Report The Standardization Report provides detailed information on the most recent calibration It includes date amp time calibration standard s offset temperature number of days calibration is overdue and slope information The Standardization Report is automatically displayed every time a standard has been successfully accepted Important Note For pH Standardization If the calculated pH slope is not within 80 0 110 0 the value is rejected and returns to standardization mode after the following message is displayed Slope Error Allowable limit is 80 to 110 If the calc
20. alibrated and the calculated cell constant are now shown 6 For multi point calibration repeat steps 2 amp 3 with additional standards Calibrate one point per range up to 4 7 To view the Conductivity Standardization Report at any time from the measure screen press REPORT 17 Additional Notes On Automatic Conductivity Calibration A maximum of one calibration point per range can be performed If multiple calibration points are used in the same range the most recent one will replace the previous one If the electrode is replaced it is best to clear the calibration to the factory default values Rinse or immerse the probe before standardization and between samples with clean water deionized water is ideal For best results always begin with your lowest calibration standard value followed by the next lowest and so on Low conductivity standard solutions less than 20 uS are unstable and are very temperature dependent As a result reproducible calibration results are challenging in lowest measurement range 0 00 to 20 0 US 2 Cell or 4 Cell electrode is automatically detected and displayed on the measurement screen when connected 12 Cond TDS Salinity Resistivity Standardization Manual Adjustment For best results periodic standardization calibration with known accurate standards is recommended prior to measurement Use standards that are close in value to your intended sample s When using multi p
21. ated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada WEEE Compliance X This product is required to comply with the European Unions Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the symbol on the left Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each EU Member State and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them Further information on compliance with these directives the recyclers in your country and product information that may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available from www thermofisher com 43 24 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc Address Ayer Rajah Crescent Blk 55 04 16 24 Singapore 13994
22. ation Adjust the upper display using A V keys press ENTER to accept the calibration temperature The maximum adjustable value is 5 C or 9 F from the factory default temperature value Additional Temperature Calibration Notes For Manual Temperature Compensation MTC the procedure is the same although the maximum adjustable value is the full temperature range of the parameter and connection of a separate ATC probe is not necessary ATC is recommended for most applications lf temperature standardization is performed be sure that the thermometry source being used as a reference is accurate 14 10 Conductivity TDS Salinity amp Resistivity Setup Use Setup mode to customize Conductivity TDS Salinity amp Resistivity parameters Press SETUP from the measurement screen and then press ENTER when Conductivity TDS Salinity or Resistivity is selected STD METHOD Conductivity Mode Only Choose automatic or manual standardization for conductivity and manual standardization for TDS Salinity and Resistivity This option allows you to select AUTO automatic or MANUAL conductivity calibration In the automatic calibration mode the meter will automatically select one of 4 conductivity calibration standard values depending on the range and normalization temperature being used see table below Automatic Calibration Values Range Conductivity N lization T t Range ormalization Temperature 25 C 0 00 19
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24. de slope value will be displayed upon a successful calibration Slope Error indicates that the calibration for the current point was not successful This occurs when the slope mV difference between two consecutive points is lt 15 mV decade or gt 90 mV decade 7 Repeat steps 4 amp 5 with additional ISE standards if desired 8 To view the lon Standardization Report at any time from the measure screen press REPORT Refer to your lon Selective Electrode instruction manual for details on conditioning storage maintenance calibration standard preparation lonic Strength Adjustment troubleshooting etc Each ISE is unique and requires care and operation that is specific to the electrode and ion of interest 21 15 Viewing Transferring and Printing Data To send data directly to a printer or PC you will require the appropriate RS 232 or USB cable e Press VIEW key to view calibration or stored data directly on the display e Press REPORT soft key to view calibration data directly on the display e Press PRINT key to print export stored data manually to a dedicated printer or computer e Press PRINT key to print export calibration data manually to a dedicated printer or computer e Use the TIMED Datalog function to print export live data automatically at intervals to a dedicated printer or computer 3 second minimum rate See EXPORT DATA within the SYSTEM SETUP MENU to use this setting Choose the PRINTE
25. e 8 Temperature Setup Use Setup Temperature mode to desired temperature units C or F Press SETUP from the measurement screen and then press ENTER when TEMPERATURE is selected Choose C or F units of measure Automatic Temperature Compensation ATC is automatically applied when a temperature sensor is connected Manual Temperature Compensation MTC of 25 C is used if the temperature sensor is not connected See Section 9 Temperature Standardization to adjust the MTC temperature value 13 9 Temperature Standardization The thermistor sensor used for automatic temperature compensation and measurement is both accurate and stable so require frequent calibration isn t required Temperature calibration is recommended upon electrode replacement whenever the temperature reading is suspect or if matching against a certified thermometer is desired 1 2 3 4 Connect the temperature probe and place into a solution with a known accurate temperature such as a constant temperature bath The temperature probe may be separate or as part of a pH or Conductivity electrode The AB200 has two temperature inputs one built into 2 4 conductivity cell and another for use with the BNC connection When the reading is stable press STD from any measurement mode then press TEMP STD The upper display shows the active temperature while the lower display shows the factory default temperature without calibr
26. ed measurements The temperature will be measured by the electrode and _ displayed in measurement mode but without compensation NORMALIZATION TEMPERATURE C When Automatic Temperature Compensation is used measurements are adjusted by the temperature coefficient to the normalization temperature This value is adjustable from 15 0 to 35 0 C Use the normalization temperature that is referenced on your calibration standard s usually 25 C TDS FACTOR TDS Mode Only The TDS conversion factor is a multiplication factor used to convert from conductivity to TDS The TDS conversion factor automatically adjusts the reading Select the desired TDS factor from 0 400 to 1 000 CELL CONST Cell Constant The AB200 kit includes a probe with a nominal cell constant k of 1 0 Use probes with k 0 1 and 10 sold separately for improved performance in extreme sample ranges The factory default is 1 0 to match the included probe Cell constant can be adjusted from 0 010 to 10 000 0 1 ideal for low measurements lt 20 uS lt 10 ppm 1 0 ideal for mid range measurements 1 k k k 10 ideal for high measurements gt 20 mS gt 10 ppt 16 ALARM Use a visual and audible alarm to alert you when High or Low values that have been set from this menu are exceeded High or Low will blink on the display if the values are exceeded while simultaneously a loud intermittent beeping sound is heard The alarms wi
27. el R ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller 3A65 Note Ifthe USB cable is removed and connected to a new different USB port please repeat the driver installation procedure for the new USB port 33 Boot Loading Procedure The software version of your instrument is displayed on the screen during power on Check www fishersci com accumet or email accumet fishersci com to see if new software is available As new releases become available the boot loading procedure described here is the process by which you can upgrade your Fisher Scientific accumet AB150 AB200 and AB250 series meter to have the latest firmware This procedure applies to both Windows XP and Windows 7 Please read the entire procedure before starting 1 2 3 Obtain the latest firmware via web download disc email etc and save on your computer in a location that can be easily found or retrieved Remove the power cord from the instrument Plug in the USB cable Press and hold the left soft key see image below as you plug in the power cord 34 The instrument will beep twice and a pop up window will appear showing contents of a new drive named ACCUMET AB on your computer similar to the one seen below This folder represents the hard drive of the instrument The left soft key can be released as soon as this window is visible ACCUMET AB E Jog Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help ae y Ba 2 S Search IE Folders
28. etup iesse ese sesse se ee Ee Ee Ke Ee Ee Ee 15 STD METHOD Conductivity Mode On SE ee es Salas esd aa ela as 15 BRINT ie EE AE EE ene re eer EE errno een nar Meee eee ee 15 PURE WAT COEF Pure Water Coefficient cccccccscsssesssssscsssessssssssessssssessseesseesessseeses 16 TEMPGOEFFIGIENT Lien Se de Noe oe desea ia oe oe Oe ee RS RE GE 16 NORMALIZATION TEMPERATURE 06 es ee EG ea a Se ee 16 TDS FACTOR TDS Mode Onli ii Ge N ek ee ninn 16 GELIEONS 1 Gel Eonslenb ts ee BEER EG RE nat AE EE EE DE a 16 ALAR EE N AE OE NE EE N RE Ee EE 17 RR E RM RR AE RE AE OE eee 17 11 Conductivity Standardization Automatic esse sesse ee ee Ge Ee Ee Re Ke Re Ee Ee Ee 17 12 Cond TDS Salinity Resistivity Standardization Manual Adjustment 18 TON Sep ss ee nT Se EE EE eee eee EE ere 20 MEASURE UNF ie ee Se let Ge OD Re etd ih ey ote fa cn A 20 ALARM EE N EA EA EG 20 od 008 RE ee er EE EE 20 STANDARDS iss ns do ese isi Ge RR EG Sek ices nae aaa eae 20 14 lan Standardization ss iss ee eke be De een ses RE seg be ee SG Se Ek De Ee 21 15 Viewing Transferring and Printing Data sesse se ee ee Ge Ee Ge Ee Ee Ee Ke Re Ee Ee Ee 22 16 Standardization Report iet ieke ee eek ee sl EG ei ee ee eek eal 23 17 Troubleshooting ER AE RE a n A n i na aa Aiaii 24 18 USB Driver amp Boot Loader Documentation ees ee ee ee ee Re Ee Ee Ee Ee EE 25 19 SPE GIG AUN ONS is EE EE ER De N ed eee 37 20 Replacements and
29. icable In no event 1 shall the cost of the exclusive remedy exceed the purchase price 2 shall Fisher be liable for any special indirect incidental consequential or exemplary damages howsoever arising even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages Each article that Fisher furnishes will conform to the written specifications given in this manual or those of a further improved model Changes are made often to the information in the manual and will be incorporated into future edition 22 Return of Items A Return Goods Authorization RGA must be obtained from our Customer Service Department or before returning items for any reason Please include data regarding the reason the items are to be returned For your protection items must be carefully packed to prevent damage in shipment and insured against possible damage or loss We will not be responsible for damage resulting from careless or insufficient packing A restocking charge will apply to all unauthorized returns 42 23 Notice of Compliance This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when oper
30. ing if you want the best results and dont mind waiting longer to get them MEDIUM This is the factory default setting It provides a balanced response which works best for most applications FAST The Stable indicator will appear quickest of any setting If you find that the indicator appears and disappears too frequently you may want to select a slower setting This setting is often not suitable for use with most non refillable gel filled electrodes which are generally slower to respond Tip Select a lower pH resolution X XX instead of X XXX to decrease stabilization time EXPORT DATA Printing Select ON or OFF Datalog Select ON or OFF Timed When either printing or datalog is ON the option to select Timed readings ON or OFF appears Select ON to automatically print or save data at selectable intervals Select OFF to save data manually using the PRINT ENTER key Time Interval MM SS Minutes Seconds When timed reading is ON you must select an interval at which the data will be sent to the Printer and or Datalog memory Choose from 3 seconds to 60 minutes Data will be collected until the data limit is reached or the option is turned OFF This feature is useful for gathering data from a single sample over time Note that SAVE is not available during TIMED setting To view the stored data use VIEW key COMM SETUP Communication Setup Format To send data as a comma separated value cho
31. ll continue until the conditions are no longer met and will only be active during measurement mode STD DUE When enabled the Std Due indicator blinks if the number of days since the last calibration has been exceeded Set the time from 8 hours 16 hours or from 1 to 31 days 11 Conductivity Standardization Automatic For best results periodic standardization calibration with known accurate standards is recommended prior to measurement Use standards that are close in value to your intended sample s When using multi point calibration perform a calibration in each range that you expect to use for best results If the conductivity electrode has been stored dry for some time soaking in alcohol or clean water for a few minutes can help performance 1 Turn meter on press MODE if needed for conductivity measurement mode 2 Rinse the electrode with clean water then submerse in your first your conductivity standard for automatic mode this is either 84 uS 1413 US 12 88 mS or 111 8 mS Provide stirring for best results 3 Press STD to enter standardization mode 4 When Stable appears use the A V keys to adjust the cell constant manually or press STD without adjustment to keep the nominal cell constant value displayed and proceed with automatic calibration 5 Wait for the meter to lock on the standard and press STD after Stable appears to confirm the value The calibrated value Range R that was c
32. ng driver software e When the installation has finished completion screen is displayed as shown below Kw Update Driver Software Accumet AB USB VCom Port COM43 Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device Accumet AB USB VCom Port 32 8 Click Close and go back to the Device Manager Window e The below figure shows the successful installation of USB Driver for Accumet AB meter File Action View Help ed OB EI ERS 4 2 SGSB RNDO6 M Computer ay Disk drives amp Display adapters cf DVD CD ROM drives Os Human Interface Devices ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers lt gt Keyboards F Mice and other pointing devices amp Monitors a MY Network adapters Apple Mobile Device Ethernet or Intel R 82567LM 3 Gigabit Network Connection ER Portable Devices a F Ports COM amp LPT TY Communications Port COM1 Communications Port COM2 gt ECP Printer Port LPT1 Y Intel R Active Management Technology SOL COM3 D Processors Sound video and game controllers lt gt Storage controllers M System devices 4 7 Universal Serial Bus controllers Apple Mobile Device USB Driver Generic USB Hub v Intel R ICH10 Family USB Enhanced Host Controller 3A6A Intel R ICH10 Family USB Enhanced Host Controller 3A6C Intel R ICHLO Family USB Universal Host Controller 3A64 y Int
33. nt Once the USB is connected Windows Found New Wizard will launch as shown below Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Accumet AB USB VCom Port f your hardware came with an installation CD EP or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue es 3 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced as shown in figure above and then click Next 4 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and enter the file path in the combo box C Accumet_AB USB Driver as in figure below or browse to it by clicking the browse button Once the file path has been entered in the box Click Next to proceed Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options gS Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search ICMAccumet AB USE Driver O fael Browse C Acoumet_AB_USB_Drver O Dont search wil choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Wind
34. oint calibration MPC perform a calibration in each range that you expect to use for best results If the conductivity electrode has been stored dry for some time soaking in alcohol or clean water for a few minutes can help performance 1 Turn meter on press MODE if needed for the appropriate mode 2 Rinse the electrode with clean water then submerse in your first your conductivity standard Press STD to enter standardization mode 3 When Stable appears use the A V keys to adjust the cell constant manually or press STD without adjustment to keep the nominal cell constant value displayed and proceed with automatic calibration 18 4 The upper display is the active reading while the lower display is the factory default value Use the A V keys to adjust the upper display to match the desired value 5 Press STD after Stable appears to confirm the value The calibrated value Range R that was calibrated and the calculated cell constant are now shown 6 For multi point calibration repeat steps 2 thru 5 with additional standards Calibrate one point per range up to 5 7 To view the Conductivity Standardization Report at any time from the measure screen press REPORT Additional Manual Calibration Notes A maximum of one calibration point per range can be performed If multiple calibration points are used in the same range the most recent one will replace the previous one When the electrode is replaced it is bes
35. ose CSV best for exporting data into spreadsheet software Choose PRINTER to send the data in an easily viewable format best for printing Communication Setup Choose RS 232 9600 or 19200 baud rate or USB Baud Rate When RS 232 is selected choose 9600 or 19200 DATE amp TIME Setting the correct date and time is required for GLP and will apply to power on measurement data log and print functions Factory reset will not apply to date and time setting once it has been set Changes related to daylight savings time must be manually entered Date Format Select MM DD YY or DD MM YY Time Format Select 12Hrs AM PM or 24Hrs PASSWORD Select ENABLE to restrict access to Calibration and Setup modes When password protection is enabled password entry is required before performing any calibration or making changes to the setup mode Setup parameters can be viewed but not changed without correct password entry The password is a user selectable number from 1 to 99999 Select DISABLE if password protection is not desired The meter does not allow you to edit setup parameters or perform a new calibration unless you enter the correct password If an incorrect password is entered 3 consecutive times the meter returns to measurement mode If a password has been ENABLED but cannot be recovered a password can be provided via a written request The instrument serial number and your contact information are required
36. ows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware 26 If Windows XP is configured to warn when unsigned non WQHL certified drivers are about to be installed the message dialogue shown in figure below will be displayed unless installing a Microsoft WHQL certified driver Click on Continue Anyway to continue with the installation i Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Accumet AB USB VCom Fort has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testina is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the comect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 2 6 The screen shown in the figure below will be displayed as Windows XP copies the required driver files Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software F Accumet AB USB VCom Port usbhser sys Ta CAWINDOWS aystem2ADRIVERS ell edel ei ed ed ed ed ed ed id ed id el ed ed ed ed id ed id ed hd ed hd ed he id ed id ed 7 Once the installation is successful as shown in the figure below Click Finish to complete Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the
37. sabled this feature in your device installation gt Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually 30 6 Once the file path has been entered in the box check Include subfolders box and click Next to proceed l Update Driver Software USB VCOM Port Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location CMccumet AB USB Driver Include subfolders Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device 7 If necessary click on Install this driver software anyway to continue with the installation if you receive Windows 7 security pop up window Update Driver Software USB VCOM Port Installing driver software Windows Security vs can t verify the publisher of this driver softwa gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information V See details 31 e The following window appears when installation is in progress iw Q Update Driver Software USB VCOM Port Installi
38. stem settings or SETUP measurement parameters PRINT ENTER to print also to confirm selection during setup SAVE A to record into memory without printing also increment VIEW V to examine saved data also decrement STIRRER to turn 13 620 BSP stirrer optional separately on off POWER BACKLIGHT to adjust backlight brightness also hold gt 3 seconds to power off MEE Ed ee SOFT KEY DESCRIPTION sie 3 Ee MIELIE ty _ EE RS 232 port is active Based on the stability speed selected instrument has detected a stable reading Data was sent to the printer either manually by pressing PRINT key or automatically at timed intervals as entered thru the System Setup mode High Alarm Low Alarm or Std Due alarm limit had been reached Note High Low alarms also use an audible notification Standardization detail Measuring Range of displayed value Applicable to Conductivity TDS Salinity or Resistivity measurements only ATC Automatic Temperature Compensation is active temperature is being actively acquired with attached electrode ATC is recommended Manual Temperature Compensation is active This occurs when a temperature MTC sensor may not be attached and the default temperature is used See Section 9 Temperature Standardization to calibrate the ATC or MTC temperature values Connections RS 232 serial communication output 2 5 mm jack For use with RS 232 cable 13
39. t calibrated Re consider your SINGLE or MULTI Cal Method setting TDS Standard does Adjust TDS factor as needed to not match correct value Temperature Instrument reads Calibrate using water bath or known inaccurate accurate thermometer Faulty thermistor temperature repair or replace ANY OR or UR error Over Range or Under Range condition message Check that electrode is connected forgot my Please send a written request with your password name contact information and instrument serial number a temporary 24 My problem is not Please contact your Fisher Scientific listed here representative or email technical support directly with your feedback accumet fishersci com 18 USB Driver amp Boot Loader Documentation This document is intended to guide the reader through the process of A installing the USB driver for communication with a PC and B boot loading upgrading the latest firmware for Fisher Scientific accumet AB150 AB200 and AB250 series meters which may become available USB Driver Installation Guide For Windows XP To install the USB device driver under Windows XP follow the instructions below This will allow your computer to recognize the instrument 1 Obtain the USB driver file via web download disc email etc and save on your computer in a location that can be easily found 2 Connect the meter to a spare USB port on your PC using the USB cable provided with the instrume
40. t to clear the calibration to the factory default values Rinse or immerse the probe before calibration and between samples with clean water deionized water is ideal For best results always begin with your lowest calibration standard value followed by the next lowest and so on Low conductivity standard solutions less than 20 uS are unstable and are very temperature dependent As a result reproducible calibration results are challenging in lowest measurement range 1 0 00 to 20 0 uS 19 13 lon Setup Use Setup ISE mode to customize this parameter Press SETUP from the measurement screen and then press ENTER when ISE is selected MEASURE UNIT Select ppm molar or mg L ion concentration units ALARM The AB250 offers a visual and audible alarm to alert you when the High or Low values that have been set from this menu are exceeded High Alarm or Low Alarm will blink on the display if the values are exceeded while simultaneously a loud intermittent beeping sound is heard The alarms will continue until the conditions are no longer met and will only be active during measurement mode STD DUE When enabled the Std Due indicator blinks if the number of days since the last calibration has been exceeded Set the time from 8 hours 16 hours or from 1 to 31 days STANDARDS Choose one of 5 ISE buffer groups available for standardization based on the standard calibration values you intend to use
41. ulated pH slope is within 80 0 110 0 but not within 90 0 102 0 the value is accepted after the following message is displayed Warning Slope is not within 90 102 Check electrode buffer temperature or clear values Important Note For ISE Standardization The allowable limit for ISE slope is 15 to 90 mV per decade To view the calibration report at any time press REPORT from the desired measurement screen To send the calibration report data to a printer or PC press PRINT ENTER key Check out www fishersci com accumet for the latest software available for your meter and other useful information 23 17 Troubleshooting Cal points are Custom EER EE buffer calibration values must too close be at least 1 0 pH unit apart pH Reading is 7 00 and Electrode tip may be cracked or broken won t change Replace electrode DH or lon Slope error Calibration values are too far apart Standardization or too far from ideal values Check the error electrode use fresh buffers and check meter settings Electrode may require filling solution conditioning or complete replacement Refer to electrode manual Display reads 2 point standardization has not been performed Conductivity Can t adjust AUTO calibration values 84 uS 1413 cant calibrate US 12 88 mS or 111 8 As are not used Change Cal Method to MANUAL Conductivity 2 Calibration point Only one point per range can be replaces the 1s
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