Multi 3430

Operating manual
Multi 3430
pH
Digital pH / D.O. / conductivity meter for 3 digital IDS sensors
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Multi 3430 - Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Socket field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Automatic sensor recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IDS sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IDS adapter for analog sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1 2.2 Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 3.2 3.3 Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.1 Inserting the rechargeable batteries. . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Connecting the power pack / charging the batteries ............................ 3.3.3 Switching on the meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.4 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 19 19 19 20 21 22
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1 4.2 4.3 Switching on the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Login with a user name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 Display of several sensors in measuring mode . 4.3.3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.4 Example 1 on navigation: Setting the language. 4.3.5 Example 2 on navigation: Setting the date and time ................................ Sensor-independent settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.2 Data storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.3 Automatic Stability control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.4 Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.5 Display illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 26 26 27 28 30 32 34 34 36 36 36 36
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Sensor info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pH value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.2 Measuring the pH value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.3 Settings for pH measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.4 pH calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.5 Calibration interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.6 Carrying out an automatic calibration (AutoCal) . 4.7.7 Carrying out a manual calibration (ConCal) . . . . 4.7.8 Displaying calibration records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7.9 Continuous measurement control (CMC function) ............................. 4.7.10 QSC function (sensor quality control) ...... 4.8 ORP voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.2 Measuring the ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.3 Settings for ORP measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 Dissolved oxygen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.2 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.3 Settings for D.O. sensors (menu or measurement and calibration settings) 4.9.4 FDO Check procedure (check of the FDO 925) ................................ 4.9.5 D.O. calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9.6 Displaying calibration records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.2 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.3 Temperature compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.4 Settings for IDS conductivity sensors . . . . . . . . . 4.10.5 Determining the cell constant (calibration in control standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.6 Displaying calibration records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.1 Manual storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.2 Automatic storage at intervals ............ 4.11.3 Editing the measurement data storage. . . . . . . . 4.11.4 Erasing the measurement data storage . . . . . . . 4.12 Transmitting data (USB interfaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.1 Outputting current measurement data . . . . . . . . 4.12.2 Transmitting data (to a PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.3 Connecting the PC / USB-B interface (USB Device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.4 Options for data transmission to a PC (USB-B interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.5 Connecting the USB memory device / USB-A interface (USB Host) ...................
4.5 4.6 4.7
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4.12.6 Data transmission to a USB memory device (USB-A interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13 Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13.1 Resetting the measurement settings. . . . . . . . . 4.13.2 Resetting the system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance, cleaning, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.1 Replacing the rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 101 102 102 102
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dissolved oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conductivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 105 106 107
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

7.1 7.2 General data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Appendix: Firmware update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

9.1 9.2 Firmware update for the meter Multi 3430 . . . . . . . . . . 115 Firmware-Update for IDS Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Overview
Overview
The compact, digital precision meter Multi 3430 enables you to carry out pH measurements, ORP measurements, conductivity measurements and dissolved oxygen (D.O.) measurements quickly and reliably. The Multi 3430 provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications. The Multi 3430 supports you in your work with the following functions: proven calibration procedures automatic stability control (AR), automatic sensor recognition, CMC (continuous measurement control) QSC (sensor quality control).
pH
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Keypad Display Socket field
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The two USB interfaces (USB-A and USB-B) enable you to: Transmit data to a USB memory device a PC Update the meter firmware.
1.1
Keypad
F1
F2
M CAL PRT STO AR RCL ESC
MENU ENTER
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In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <MENU/ENTER>) generally indicates a short keystroke (under 2 sec) in this operating manual. A long keystroke (approx. 2 sec) is indicated by the underscore behind the key symbol (e.g. <MENU/ENTER >).
F1
<F1>: <F2>:
F2
Softkeys providing situation dependent functions, e.g.: <F1>/[Info]: View information on a sensor
<On/Off>: <M>: <CAL>: <CAL >:
Switches the meter on or off Selects the measured parameter Calls up the calibration procedure Displays the calibration data Freezes the measured value (HOLD function) Switches the AutoRead measurement on or off
CAL
AR
<AR>
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<STO>: <STO >:
_ <RCL>: <RCL_>:
Saves a measured value manually Opens the menu for the automatic save function Displays the manually stored measured values Displays the automatically stored measured values Menu control, navigation
<><>: <><>: <MENU/ENTER>: <MENU/ENTER >:
MENU ENTER
Opens the menu for measurement settings / Confirms entries Opens the menu for system settings Outputs stored data to the interface Outputs displayed data to the interface in intervals
PRT
<PRT> <PRT >
1.2
Display
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Status information Measured value (with unit) Measured parameter Continuous measurement control (CMC function) Channel display: Plug position of the sensor Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval) Measured temperature (with unit) Softkeys and date + time
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Function display indicators
AutoCal e.g. TEC ConCal Error AR HOLD
Calibration with automatic buffer recognition, e.g. with the buffer set: Technical buffers Calibration with any buffers An error occurred during calibration Stability control (AutoRead) is active Measured value is frozen (<AR> key) Batteries are almost empty Mains operation Mains operation with charge function Batteries are automatically charged in the background. Data are automatically output to the USB-B interface at intervals Data are output to the USB-A interface (USB flash drive) Power supply via the USB-B interface Batteries are not being charged
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1.3
Socket field
Connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 Digital sensors (pH, ORP, conductivity, D.O.) Power pack USB-A (host) interface USB B (device) interface Service interface
CAUTION
Only connect sensors to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting). WTW IDS sensors and IDS adapters meet these requirements.
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1.4
Automatic sensor recognition
The automatic sensor recognition for IDS sensors allows to operate an IDS sensor at different meters without recalibration to operate different IDS sensors at one meter without recalibration to assign measurement data to an IDS sensor Measurement datasets are always stored and output with the sensor name and sensor series number. to assign calibration data to an IDS sensor Calibration data and calibration history are always stored and output with the sensor name and sensor series number. to activate the correct cell constant for conductivity sensors automatically to hide menus automatically that do not concern this sensor To be able to use the automatic sensor recognition, a meter that supports the automatic sensor recognition (e.g. Multi 3430) and a digital IDS sensor are required. In digital IDS sensors, sensor data are stored that clearly identify the sensor. The sensor data are automatically taken over by the meter.
1.5
IDS sensors
IDS sensors support the automatic sensor recognition show only the settings relevant to the specific sensor in the setting menu process signals in the sensor digitally so that precise and interference-free measurements are enabled even with long cables facilitate to assign a sensor to a measured parameter with differently colored couplings have quick-lock couplings with which to fix the sensors to the meter. Note Information on available IDS sensors is given on the Internet and in the WTW catalog, "Laboratory and field instrumentation".
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Sensor data from IDS sensors
IDS sensors transmit the following sensor data to the meter: SENSOR ID Sensor name Sensor series number Calibration data Calibration date Calibration characteristics Calibration interval Selected buffer set (IDS pH sensors only) Cell constant (IDS conductivity sensors only) Calibration history of the last 10 calibrations Measurement settings (IDS conductivity sensors only) The set measured parameter The set reference temperature The set temperature coefficient The set TDS factor The calibration data are updated in the IDS sensor after each calibration procedure. A message is displayed while the data are being updated in the sensor. Note In the measured value display, you can display the sensor name and series number of the selected sensor with the [Info] softkey. You can then display all further sensor data stored in the sensor with the [More] softkey.
1.6
IDS adapter for analog sensors
With the aid of an IDS adapter, you can also operate analog sensors on the Multi 3430. An IDS adapter and analog sensor together behave like an IDS sensor. The measuring electronics with the stored adapter data are in the adapter head. The adapter data correspond to the sensor data. Note Information on available IDS adapters is given on the Internet and in the WTW catalog, "Laboratory and field instrumentation". Detailed information on the IDS adapter is given in the operating manual of the adapter.
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Safety
This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the meter. Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating manual before working with the meter. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter. Target group The meter was developed for work in the field and in the laboratory. Thus, we assume that, as a result of their professional training and experience, the operators will know the necessary safety precautions to take when handling chemicals.
Safety instructions
Safety instructions in this operating manual are indicated by the warning symbol (triangle) in the left column. The signal word (e.g. "Caution") indicates the level of danger:
WARNING
indicates instructions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid possibly great dangers to personnel.
CAUTION
indicates instructions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of slight injuries or damage to the meter or the environment. Further notes Note indicates notes that draw your attention to special features. Note indicates cross-references to other documents, e.g. operating manuals.
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2.1
Authorized use
The authorized use of the meter consists exclusively of the measurement of the pH, ORP, conductivity and dissolved oxygen in a field and laboratory environment. The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA must be observed. Only the operation and running of the meter according to the instructions given in this operating manual is authorized. Any other use is considered unauthorized.
2.2
General safety instructions
This meter is constructed and tested in compliance with the IEC 1010 safety regulations for electronic measuring instruments. It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition. Function and operational safety The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be guaranteed if the generally applicable safety measures and the specific safety instructions in this operating manual are followed during operation. The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be guaranteed under the environmental conditions that are specified in chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA. If the meter was transported from a cold environment to a warm environment, the formation of condensate can lead to the faulty functioning of the meter. In this event, wait until the temperature of the meter reaches room temperature before putting the meter back into operation.
CAUTION
The meter is only allowed to be opened by authorized personnel.
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Safe operation
If safe operation is no longer possible, the meter must be taken out of service and secured against inadvertent operation! Safe operation is no longer possible if the meter: has been damaged in transport has been stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of time is visibly damaged no longer operates as described in this manual. If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier of the meter.
Obligations of the purchaser
The purchaser of this meter must ensure that the following laws and guidelines are observed when using dangerous substances: EEC directives for protective labor legislation National protective labor legislation Safety regulations Safety datasheets of the chemical manufacturers.
CAUTION
In addition to the safety instructions mentioned here, also follow the safety instructions of the sensors used. The operating manuals of the sensors are available on the supplied CD and on the Internet under www.WTW.com.
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3.1
Commissioning
Scope of delivery
Meter Multi 3430 4 NiMH rechargeable batteries 1.2 V Mignon type AA USB cable (A plug on mini B plug) Power pack Short instructions Detailed operating manual (4 languages) CD-ROM
3.2
Power supply
The Multi 3430 is supplied with power in the following ways: Battery operation with NiMh rechargeable batteries Mains operation with the supplied power pack. The NiMh rechargeable batteries are automatically charged while the power pack is connected. USB operation via a connected USB-B cable. The inserted NiMh rechargeable batteries are not charged
3.3
Initial commissioning
Perform the following activities: Insert the rechargeable batteries and charge them Connect the power pack (mains operation / battery charging) Switch on the meter Set the date and time
3.3.1
Inserting the rechargeable batteries
1 2
Unscrew the two screws (1) on the underside of the meter. Open the battery compartment (2) on the underside of the meter.
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Place four rechargeable batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery compartment.
CAUTION
Make sure that the poles of the rechargeable batteries are positioned correctly. The signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment (2) and tighten the screws (1).
3.3.2
Connecting the power pack / charging the batteries
CAUTION
The line voltage at the operating site must lie within the input voltage range of the original power pack (see section 7.1).
CAUTION
Use original power packs only (see section 7.1).
CAUTION
The batteries in the battery compartment are automatically charged when the power pack is connected. Make sure that only NiMH rechargeable batteries are in the battery compartment. The charging process is optimized for NiMH rechargeable batteries. Other battery types can cause damage during the charging process.
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Connect the plug of the power pack to the socket for the power pack on the Multi 3430. Connect the original power pack to an easily accessible power outlet.
During mains operation, one of the following symbols is displayed:

: :
Mains operation with charge function Batteries are automatically charged in the background. Mains operation
Note Charge the batteries completely prior to putting the meter into operation for the first time. The charging process takes approx. 10 hours. The symbol is displayed if the batteries are nearly discharged.
3.3.3
Switching on the meter
Press the <On/Off> key. The meter performs a self-test. The display shows the manufacturer's logo while the self-test is being performed. Connect the sensor. The meter switches to the measuring mode (measured value display).
Note The meter has an energy saving feature to avoid unnecessary power consumption during battery operation. The energy saving feature switches off the meter during battery operation if no key is pressed during the adjusted interval. (How to set the switch-off interval, see section 4.4). The switch-off interval of the energy saving feature is not active when the meter is supplied with power via the power pack or the USB-B cable.
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3.3.4
Setting the date and time
See section 4.3.5
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4.1
Switching on
Operation
Switching on the meter
Press the <On/Off> key. The meter performs a self-test. The display shows the manufacturer's logo while the self-test is being performed. If a sensor is connected, the measured value display appears.
Info
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Switching off
Press the <On/Off> key.
4.2
Login with a user name
After activation of the user administration by the administrator, measurements are only possible after login with a user name. The user name is documented with the measured values and in records. All user names entered by the administrator are listed in the User name menu. The administrator determines for each user whether or not a password is required for login to the meter. If the Password menu item is grayed out, no password is required for login. 1 Switch on the meter with <On/Off>. The Login dialog box appears.
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Login User name Password Change password Admin ####
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Using <><>, enter the Benutzername menu item and confirm with <MENU/ENTER>. The user name is highlighted. Using <><>, select a user name and confirm with <MENU/ ENTER>.
Note The login is done immediately if no password is required. If a sensor is connected the measured value display appears. 4 If a password is required: Using <><>, enter the Password menu item and confirm with <MENU/ENTER>.
Note The user specifies the password when he or she first logs in with a user name. A valid password consists of 4 digits. The user can change the password with the next login. 5 Change the digit of the highlighted position with <><>. Go to the next digit of the password with <><>. When the password was completely entered, confirm with <MENU/ENTER>. The login takes place. If a sensor is connected the measured value display appears.
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Changing the password
If the administrator has set up the access with password protection: 1 2 Switch on the meter with <On/Off>. The Login dialog box appears. Using <><>, enter the Benutzername menu item and confirm with <MENU/ENTER>. The user name is highlighted. Using <><>, select a user name and confirm with <MENU/ ENTER>. Using <><>, enter the Change password menu item and confirm with <MENU/ENTER>. Enter the old password in the Password box with <><> and <><> and confirm with <MENU/ENTER>. Enter the new password in the New password box with <><> and <><> and confirm with <MENU/ENTER>. The password is changed. The login takes place. If a sensor is connected the measured value display appears.
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Forgotten the password?
Contact the administrator.
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4.3
General operating principles
This section contains basic information on the operation of the Multi 3430. Operating elements, display Operating modes, navigation An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in section 1.1 and section 1.2. An overview of the operating modes and navigation of the Multi 3430 is given in section 4.3.1 and section 4.3.3.
4.3.1
Operating modes
The meter has the following operating modes: Measuring The measurement data of the connected sensors is shown in the measured value display Calibration The course of a calibration with calibration information, functions and settings is displayed Storage in memory The meter stores measuring data automatically or manually Data transmission The meter transmits measuring data and calibration records to a USB-B interface automatically or manually. Setting The system menu or a sensor menu with submenus, settings and functions is displayed
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Display of several sensors in measuring mode
The measured values of the connected sensors can be displayed in the following ways: Clear display of all connected sensors Detailed display of one sensor (e.g. incl. CMC feature with pH sensors) With the softkey you can very easily switch between the two display types. The suitable softkey is displayed, depending on the operating situation.
Info
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Info
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4.3.3 Measured value display
Navigation
In the measured value display, you can use <><> to select one of several connected sensors. The selected sensor is displayed with a colored background. The following actions / menus refer to the selected sensor open the menu for calibration and measurement settings with <MENU/ENTER> (short keystroke) open the system menu with the sensor-independent settings by pressing <MENU/ENTER>Storage & config for a <MENU/ ENTER >long keystroke, approx. 2 s).
change the display in the selected measuring window (e. g. pH >< mV) by pressing <M>. Menus and dialogs The menus for settings and dialogs in procedures contain further submenus. The selection is made with the <><> keys. The current selection is displayed with a frame. Submenus The name of the submenu is displayed at the upper edge of the frame. Submenus are opened by confirming with <MENU/ENTER>. Example:
System General Interface Clock function Service information Reset
22.09.2009 08:00
Settings Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on the right-hand side. The setting mode is opened with <MENU/ ENTER>. Subsequently, the setting can be changed with <><> and <MENU/ENTER>. Example:
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General Language: Acoustic signal: Volume Illumination: Brightness: Switchoff time: Temperature unit: Stability control: Deutsch Off 9 On 12 1h C On
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Functions Functions are designated by the name of the function. They are immediately carried out by confirming with <MENU/ENTER>. Example: Display the Calibration record function.
pH Calibration record Calibration data storage Buffer: Single-point calibration: Calibration interval: Unit for slope:
TEC Yes 7d mV/pH
[i] 2.00 4.01 7.00 10.01
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Messages
Information is marked by the [i] symbol. They cannot be selected. Example:

pH Calibration record Calibration data storage Buffer: Single-point calibration: Calibration interval: Unit for slope:
TEC Yes 7d mV/pH
[i] 2.00 4.01 7.00 10.01
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Example 1 on navigation: Setting the language
Press the <On/Off> key. The measured value display appears. The instrument is in the measuring mode.
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Open the Storage & config menu with <MENU/ENTER The instrument is in the setting mode.
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Storage & config System Data storage
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Select the System submenu with <><>. The current selection is displayed with a frame. Open the System submenu with <MENU/ENTER>.
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Select the General submenu with <><>. The current selection is displayed with a frame. Open the General submenu with <MENU/ENTER>.
General Language: Acoustic signal: Illumination: Kontrast: Switchoff time: Deutsch Off On 50 % 1h
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Open the setting mode for the Language with <MENU/ ENTER>.
General Language: Acoustic signal: Illumination: Brightness: Switchoff time: Deutsch Off On 50 % 1h
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Select the required language with <><>. Confirm the setting with <MENU/ENTER>. The meter switches to the measuring mode. The selected language is active.
4.3.5
Example 2 on navigation: Setting the date and time
The measuring instrument has a clock with a date function. The date and time are indicated in the status line of the measured value display. When storing measured values and calibrating, the current date and time are automatically stored as well. The correct setting of the date and time and date format is important for the following functions and displays: Current date and time Calibration date Identification of stored measured values. Therefore, check the time at regular intervals. Note After a fall of the supply voltage (empty batteries), the date and time are reset to 01.08.2009 00, 00:00 hours. Setting the date, time and date format The date format can be switched from the display of day, month, year (dd.mm.yy) to the display of month, day, year (mm/dd/yy or mm.dd.yy). 1 In the measured value display: Open the Storage & config menu with <MENU/ENTER The instrument is in the setting mode.
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Select and confirm the System / Clock function menu with <><> and <MENU/ENTER>. The setting menu for the date and time opens up.
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Clock function Date format: Date: Time: dd.mm.yy 30.09.2009 14:53:40
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Select and confirm the Time menu with <><> and <MENU/ ENTER>. The hours are highlighted. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <MENU/ ENTER>. The minutes are highlighted. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <MENU/ ENTER>. The seconds are highlighted. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <MENU/ ENTER>. The time is set. If necessary, set the Date and Date format. The setting is made similarly to that of the time. If necessary, select and set the Date with <><> and <MENU/ENTER>. To make further settings, switch to the next higher menu level with <ESC>. or Switch to the measured value display with <M>. The instrument is in the measuring mode.
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Sensor-independent settings
The Storage & config menu includes the following settings: System (see section 4.4.1). Data storage (see section 4.4.2)
4.4.1 Overview
System
The following sensor-independent meter characteristics can be adjusted in the Storage & config/System menu: Menu language Beep on keystroke Loudness of the beep Illumination Brightness Interval of the automatic switchoff Data interface Clock and date function Reset of all sensor-independent system settings to the default condition
Settings
To open the Storage & config menu, press the <MENU/ENTER > key in the measured value display. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold. Setting Deutsch English (more) Beep 1 Beep 2 off 0 ... 5 ... 10 Auto on 0 ... 10 ... 22 10 min ... 1h ... 24 h Description Selects the menu language
Menu item System / General / Language
System / General / Acoustic signal System / General / Volume System / General / Illumination System / General / Brightness System / General / Switchoff time
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Switches on/off the beep on keystroke Changes the loudness of the beep Switches the display illumination on/off Changes the display brightness Adjusts the switch-off time
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Menu item System / General / Temperature unit
Setting C F
Description Temperature unit, degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. All temperatures are displayed with the selected unit. Switches on or off the automatic stability control during measurement (see section 4.4.3) Switches on or off the USB Host interface. You can switch off the power supply of the USB Host interface to extend the operating time of the batteries. The USB Host interface has to be switched on in order to transfer data to a USB memory device. Baud rate of the USB Device interface Output format for data transmission For details, see section 4.12 Decimal separator Output of a header for Output format: CSV
System / General / Stability control
on off
System / Interface / USB Host
on off
System / Interface / Baud rate System / Interface / Output format
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 ASCII CSV Dot (xx.x) Comma (xx,x)
System / Interface / Decimal separator System / Interface / Output header System /Clock function
Date format Date Time
Settings of time and date. For details, see section 4.3.5 Hardware version and software version of the meter are displayed.
System /Service information
System /Reset
Resets the system settings to the default values. For details, see section 4.13.2
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4.4.2
Data storage
This menu contains all functions to display, edit and erase stored measured values. Note Detailed information on the storage functions of the Multi 3430 is given in section 4.11.
4.4.3
Automatic Stability control
The automatic Stability control (AutoRead) function continuously checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values. You can activate or switch off the automatic Stability control function (see section 4.4). The measured parameter flashes on the display as soon as the measured value is outside the stability range when you switch over between the measured parameters with <M>. when the automatic Stability control is switched off.
4.4.4
Automatic switch-off
The instrument has an automatic switchoff function in order to save the batteries (see section 4.4.1). The automatic switchoff switches off the measuring instrument if no key is pressed for an adjustable period. The automatic switchoff is not active if the power pack is connected if a USB-B cable is connected if the Automatic data storage function is active, or with automatic data transmission
4.4.5
Display illumination
The meter automatically switches the display illumination to energy saving mode if no key is pressed for 20 seconds. After a further 60 seconds, the meter switches off the display illumination completely. The illumination is switched on with the next keystroke again. You can also generally switch on the display illumination (see section 4.4.1).
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Sensor info
You can display the current sensor data and sensor settings of a connected sensor at any time. The sensor data are available in the measured value display with the [Info] softkey.
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In the measured value display: Display the sensor data (sensor name, series number) with [Info].
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Display further sensor data (settings) with [More].
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Channel display
The Multi 3430 manages the connected sensors and displays which sensor is plugged to which connection. Channel display Display of the plug position for the respective parameter The red bar indicates for each connected sensor to which plug position of the meter it is connected.
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4.7.1
pH value
General information
You can measure the following parameters: pH value [ ] Sensor voltage [mV] Note The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases: Measurement in grounded test samples Measurement in one test sample with several sensors connected to one Multi 3430 Temperature measurement For reproducible pH measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample. IDS sensors measure the temperature with a temperature sensor integrated in the IDS sensor. When operating a sensor without integrated temperature sensor, e.g. via an IDS pH adapter, you have the following options to determine the temperature of the measuring solution: Temperature measurement via the integrated temperature sensor of an IDS sensor. When the measured temperature value is taken from an IDS sensor the [TP ] status indicator is displayed in the measuring window of the IDS pH adapter. In the measuring window of the IDS sensor providing the measured temperature value the [TP ] status indicator is displayed. Manual determination and input of the measured temperature value. Note The settings for the temperature can be adjusted in the menu for calibration and measurement settings (siehe section 4.7.3).
Preparatory activities
Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure: 1 2 3 Connect the IDS pH sensor to the meter. The pH measuring window is displayed. If necessary, select the measured parameter with <M>. If necessary, calibrate or check the IDS pH sensor.
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4.7.2
Measuring the pH value
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Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.7.1. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in the test sample.
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Select the pH or mV display with <M>.
The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until a stable measured value is available. You can start the Stability control manually at any time, irrespective of the setting for automatic Stability control (see section 4.4.3) in the System menu. 1 2 Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. Using <MENU/ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator appears as soon as a stable measured value is recognized. The progress bar disappears and the display of the measured parameter stops flashing. The current measurement data is output to the interface. Measurement data meeting the stability control criterion is marked by AR.
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Note You can prematurely terminate the Stability control function manually with <MENU/ENTER> at any time. If the Stability control function is prematurely terminated, the current measurement data are output to the interface without the AutoRead info.
Release the frozen measured value again with <AR> or <M>. The [AR] status display disappears. The display switches back to the previous indication.
Criteria for a stable measured value
The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable within the monitored time interval. Measured parameter pH value Temperature Time interval 15 seconds 15 seconds Stability in the time interval
pH: Better than 0.01 T ( C): Better than 0.02
The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the monitored time interval. The actual duration is mostly longer.
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4.7.3 Overview
Settings for pH measurements
The following settings are possible for pH measurements: Calibration record (display) Calibration data storage (display) Calibration interval Buffers for calibration Single-point calibration Unit for slope Resolution
Settings
The settings are made in the menu for calibration and measurement settings of the pH/ORP measurement. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold. Possible setting Description Displays the calibration record of the last calibration Displays the last calibration records (max. 10) Outputs the calibration data storage to a connected USB flash drive Outputs the calibration data storage to the interface Buffer sets to be used for pH calibration. For further buffers and details, see section 4.7.4. Quick calibration with 1 buffer Calibration interval for the IDS pH sensor (in days). The meter reminds you to calibrate regularly by the flashing sensor symbol in the measuring window.
Menu item Calibration /Calibration record Calibration /Calibration data storage Calibration / Calibration data storage / Copy to USB flash drive Calibration / Calibration data storage / Output to RS232/USB Calibration /Buffer
TEC NIST/DIN ConCal ... yes no 1 ... 7 ... 999 d
Calibration /Single-point calibration Calibration /Calibration interval
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Menu item Calibration /Unit for slope
Possible setting mV/pH %
Description Unit of the slope. The % display refers to the Nernst slope of -59.2 mV/pH (100 x determined slope/Nernst slope). Starts the initial calibration with QSC buffers. This menu item is only available as long as no initial calibration was carried out with the connected IDS sensor.
QSC /First calibration
QSC /Record of first calibration QSC /Control calibration
Displays the calibration record of the QSC initial calibration Starts the control calibration with QSC buffers. This menu item is only available if an initial calibration was carried out with the connected IDS sensor.
Man. temperature
-25 ... +25 ... +130 C
Entry of the manually determined temperature This menu item is only available if an IDS adapter and is connected.
Alternative temperature
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Takes the measured temperature value from an IDS sensor. This menu item is only available if an IDS adapter and an IDS sensor with temperature sensor are connected.
Temperature from channel

0.001 0.01 0.1 0.1 1 -
Selects the channel (sensor), that provides the measured temperature value. This menu item is only available if an IDS adapter and two IDS sensors with temperature sensor are connected. Resolution of the pH display
pH resolution
mV resolution Reset
Resolution of the mV display Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.13.1)
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4.7.4 Why calibrate?
pH calibration
During the operation of an IDS pH sensor, the zero point (asymmetry) and slope of the sensor change with time.As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. Calibration determines the current values of the zero point and slope of the pH sensor and stores them in the measuring instrument. Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals. When the calibration interval has expired You can use the buffer sets quoted in the table for an automatic calibration. The pH values are valid for the specified temperature values. The temperature dependence of the pH values is taken into consideration during the calibration. No. 1 2 Buffer set * ConCal NIST/DIN DIN buffers according to DIN 19266 and NIST Traceable Buffers pH values Any 1.679 4.006 6.865 9.180 12.454 2.000 4.010 7.000 10.011 4.000 7.000 9.000 1.000 6.000 8.000 13.000 4.660 6.880 9.220 2.000 4.000 7.000 10.000 at Any 25 C
When do you have to calibrate? Buffer sets for calibration
TEC WTW Technical buffers
25 C
Merck 1*
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Merck 2 *
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Merck 3 *
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Merck 4 *
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Buffer set * Merck 5 *
pH values 4.010 7.000 10.000 1.090 4.650 6.790 9.230 1.679 4.003 7.002 10.013 1.995 4.005 7.002 9.208 2.007 4.002 7.004 10.002 4.006 6.984 8.957 1.678 4.005 7.000 9.180 4.006 6.991 10.008 3.996 7.003 8.999 4.005 7.005 10.013 4.005 7.002 10.013 3.996 7.003 8.999
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DIN 19267
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Mettler Toledo EU *
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Fisher 1*
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Fluka BS *
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Radiometer *
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Baker *
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Metrohm *
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Beckman *
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Hamilton DC *
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Precisa *
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Buffer set * Reagecon TEC *
pH values 2.000 4.010 7.000 10.000 2.000 4.000 7.000 10.000 13.000 2.000 4.000 7.000 10.000 13.000 2.000 4.000 7.000 10.000
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Reagecon 20 *
20C
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Reagecon 25 *
25 C
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Riedel-de Haen *
20C
Brand names or trade names are trademarks of their respective owners protected by law.
Note The buffers are selected in the menu, pH / <MENU/ENTER> / Calibration / Buffer (see section 4.7.3).
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Calibration points
Calibration can be performed using one to five buffer solutions in any order (single-point to five-point calibration). The meter determines the following values and calculates the calibration line as follows: Determined values 1-point Asy Displayed calibration data Zero point = Asy Slope = Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 C) 2-point Asy Slp. Asy Slp. Zero point = Asy Slope = Slp. Zero point = Asy Slope = Slp. The calibration line is calculated by linear regression. Note You can display the slope in the units, mV/pH or % (see section 4.7.3).
3-point to 5-point
Stability control
The calibration procedure automatically activates the stability control function. The current measurement with stability control can be terminated at any time (accepting the current value). The new calibration values are displayed when a calibration procedure is completed. You can have the data of the last calibration displayed (see section 4.7.8). Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the interface, e. g. to a PC, with the <PRT> key. Note The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after calibrating.
Calibration record Display calibration data and output to interface
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Sample record
Multi 3430 Ser. no. 09250023 CALIBRATION pH Calibration date 31.07.2009 SenTix 940 Ser. no. B092500013 TEC Buffer 1 Buffer 2 Buffer 3 Voltage 1 Voltage 2 Voltage 3 Slope Asymmetry Sensor etc... 16:13:33
4.01 7.00 10.01 184.0 mV 24.0 C 3.0 mV 24.0 C -177.0 mV 24.0 C -60.2 mV/pH 4.0 mV +++
Calibration evaluation
After calibrating, the meter automatically evaluates the calibration. The zero point and slope are evaluated separately. The worse evaluation of both is taken into account. The evaluation appears on the display and in the calibration record. Display Calibration record +++ Zero point [mV] -15 ... +15 Slope [mV/pH] -60.5 ... -58
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-20 ... +20
-58 ... -57
-25 ... +25
-61 ... -60.5 or -57 ... -56 -62 ... -61 or -56 ... -50
-30 ... +30
Clean the IDS sensor according to the sensor operating manual Error Error < -30 or > 30 ... -62 or ... -50
Eliminate the error according to chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF... Note For pH IDS sensors, you can optionally enable a more finely graded calibration evaluation (QSC) (see section 4.7.10).
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Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to calibrate: 1 2 Connect the IDS pH sensor to the meter. The pH measuring window is displayed. Keep the buffer solutions ready.
4.7.5
Calibration interval
The calibration evaluation is displayed as a sensor symbol. After the QSC function has been enabled the sensor symbol is replaced by the QSC color scale (see section 4.7.10). After the specified calibration interval has expired, the sensor symbol or the QSC color scale flashes. It is still possible to measure. Note To ensure the high measuring accuracy of the measuring system, calibrate after the calibration interval has expired.
Setting the calibration interval
The calibration interval is set to 7 days (d7) in the factory. You can change the interval (1 ... 999 days): 1 2 3 4 Open the menu for measurement settings with <MENU/ ENTER>. In the Calibration / Calibration interval menu, set the calibration interval with <><>. Confirm the setting with <MENU/ENTER>. Quit the menu with <M>.
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4.7.6
Carrying out an automatic calibration (AutoCal)
Make sure that in the sensor menu, Buffer menu, the buffer set is correctly selected (see section 4.7.3). Use any one to five buffer solutions of the selected buffer set in ascending or descending order. Below, calibration with Technical buffers (TEC) is described. When other buffer sets are used, other nominal buffer values are displayed. Apart from that, the procedure is identical. Note If single-point calibration was set in the menu, the calibration procedure is automatically finished with the measurement of buffer solution 1 and the calibration record is displayed.
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In the measured value display, select the measured parameter pH or mV with <M>. Start the calibration with <CAL>. The calibration display for the first buffer appears (voltage display).
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Thoroughly rinse the IDS sensor with deionized water. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in buffer solution 1. For measurements without temperature sensor (e.g. when using an IDS adapter): Measure the temperature of the buffer manually and enter it with <><>. Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.
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Wait for the end of the measurement with stability control or accept the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a single-point calibration with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.
Note For single-point calibration, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 C) and determines the zero point of the IDS pH sensor.
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Continuing with twopoint calibration
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Thoroughly rinse the IDS pH sensor with deionized water. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in buffer solution 2. When measuring without temperature sensor: Measure the temperature of the buffer manually and enter it with <><>. Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.
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Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or terminate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a two-point calibration with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.
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Thoroughly rinse the IDS pH sensor with deionized water. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in the next buffer solution. When measuring without temperature sensor: Measure the temperature of the buffer manually and enter it with <><>. Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.
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Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or terminate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, use <M> to finish the calibration. The calibration record is displayed. or Switch to calibration with the next buffer with <MENU/ ENTER>.
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4.7.7
Carrying out a manual calibration (ConCal)
Make sure that in the sensor menu, Buffer menu, the ConCal buffer set is correctly selected (see section 4.7.3). Use any one to five buffer solutions in ascending or descending order. Note If single-point calibration was set in the menu, the calibration procedure is automatically finished with the measurement of buffer solution 1 and the calibration record is displayed.
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In the measured value display, select the measured parameter pH or mV with <M>. Start the calibration with <CAL>. The calibration display for the first buffer appears (voltage display).
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Thoroughly rinse the IDS sensor with deionized water. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in buffer solution 1. For measurements without temperature sensor (e.g. when using an IDS adapter): Measure the temperature of the buffer manually and enter it with <><>. Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.
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Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or terminate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The pH value of the buffer solution is displayed.
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Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with <><>. Accept the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a single-point calibration with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.
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Note For single-point calibration, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 C) and determines the zero point of the IDS pH sensor.
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Thoroughly rinse the IDS sensor with deionized water. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in buffer solution 2. When measuring without temperature sensor: Measure the temperature of the buffer manually and enter it with <><>. Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or terminate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The pH value of the buffer solution is displayed.
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Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with <><>. Accept the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a two-point calibration with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.
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Thoroughly rinse the IDS pH sensor with deionized water. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in the next buffer solution. When measuring without temperature sensor: Measure the temperature of the buffer manually and enter it with <><>. Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or terminate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The pH value of the buffer solution is displayed.
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Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with <><>. Accept the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display). If necessary, use <M> to finish the calibration. The calibration record is displayed. or Continue calibrating using the next buffer with <MENU/ ENTER>.
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4.7.8
Displaying calibration records
The calibration data can be displayed and then output to the interface. Displaying the calibration record The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the menu item, Calibration / Calibration record. To open it in the measured value display, press the <CAL > key.
The calibration records of the last 10 calibrations are to be found in the menu, Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display. To open the Calibration menu, press the <MENU/ENTER> key in the measured value display. Menu item Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display Setting/ function Description Displays the calibration records. Further options: Scroll through the calibration records with <><>. Output the displayed calibration record to the interface with <PRT>. Output all calibration records to the interface with <PRT >.
Quit the display with <ESC> or <MENU/ ENTER>. Switch directly to the measured value display with <M>. Calibration / Calibration data storage / Copy to USB flash drive Calibration / Calibration data storage / Output to RS232/USB Outputs the calibration data storage to a connected USB flash drive Outputs the calibration data storage to the interface
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Continuous measurement control (CMC function)
The Continuous Measurement Control (CMC function) facilitates to evaluate the current measured value instantly and definitely. After each successful calibration the scale of the pH measuring range is displayed in the measured value display. Here you can very clearly see whether or not the current measured value is in the calibrated part of the measuring range. The following information is displayed:
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Measuring range for which a valid calibration is available (background color). Measured values in this range are suitable for documentation. Measuring range for which no valid calibration is available (light gray). Measured values in this range are not suitable for documentation. Calibrate the meter with buffers covering this measuring range. If the current measured value is not in the calibrated range, the color of this range changes to dark gray. If a measured value is outside the measuring range pH 0 - 14, overflow arrows are displayed at the left or right edge of the measuring range. Currently measured pH value (needle) Marking lines for all nominal buffer values used with the last valid calibration
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The limits of the calibrated range are determined by the buffers used for calibration: Lower limit: Upper limit: Buffer with lowest pH value - 2 pH units Buffer with highest pH value + 2 pH units
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4.7.10 QSC function (sensor quality control) General information on the QSC function The QSC function (Quality Sensor Control) is a new sensor evaluation for digital IDS sensors. It evaluates the condition of an IDS pH sensor individually and with a very fine grading. On the display, the QSC color scale (from green to yellow) indicates the current sensor evaluation by means of a pointer.
QSC color scale The double arrow on the color scale indicates the current sensor evaluation.
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In the printout, the sensor evaluation is quoted as a percentage (1-100). The finely graded sensor evaluation of the QSC function promptly calls your attention to changes of the sensor. Thus you can do what is necessary to restore the optimum measuring quality (e.g. clean, calibrate or replace the sensor). Sensor evaluation with / without QSC function
With QSC function Very fine grading of the sensor evaluation (100 grades) The reference value is individually determined for each sensor during the QSC initial calibration. Low tolerances for zero point and slope when using QSC buffer solutions Additional QSC calibration required (with special QSC buffer set)
Without QSC function (sensor symbol) Rough grading of the sensor evaluation (4 grades) A theoretical reference value is used for all sensors
Greater tolerances for zero point and slope when using commercial buffer sets No additional calibration required
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QSC calibration
The QSC function is enabled by once carrying out an additional threepoint calibration with special QSC buffer solutions. It covers the measuring range of the sensor from pH 2 to pH 11. The QSC initial calibration determines the actual condition of the sensor and stores it as a reference in the sensor. To meet the high requirements of a QSC initial calibration, the QSC initial calibration should optimally be carried out with the initial commissioning of the sensor. Carry out the normal calibrations for your special measuring range with your usual standard solutions as previously done. Note As soon as the QSC function was enabled for an IDS sensor, it is not possible to return to the sensor evaluation with the sensor symbol for this sensor.
Carrying out a QSC initial calibration
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Open the menu for measurement settings with <MENU/ ENTER>. In the QSC menu, select First calibration with <><>. The calibration display appears. AutoCal QSC-Kit is displayed as the buffer. Exclusively use the QSC-Kit for the QSC calibration. If you use other buffers, you will have no valid QSC calibration.
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Calibration with the buffers of the QSC-Kit is done like a normal three-point calibration. Follow the user guide.
Note Carry out the QSC initial calibration very carefully. It determines the reference value for the sensor. This reference value cannot be overwritten or reset. As soon as the QSC function was enabled, it is not possible to return to the sensor evaluation with the sensor symbol.
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As soon as the three-point calibration has been successfully carried out you can decide whether to accept or discard the calibration as the QSC initial calibration.
The QSC initial calibration is completed. The sensor is calibrated. If you want to calibrate with special buffers for your measurements, you can subsequently carry out a normal calibration with your buffers. The reference values determined with the QSC calibration are also used for the evaluation of normal calibrations. In the measured value display, the color scale of the QSC function is always displayed. A double arrow on the color scale indicates the current sensor evaluation.
QSC color scale The double arrow on the color scale indicates the current sensor evaluation.
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You can carry out QSC control calibrations at greater intervals than normal calibrations. A QSC control calibration can, e.g. be useful if the sensor evaluation noticeably changed (after some normal calibrations). Carrying out a QSC control calibration
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Open the menu for measurement settings with <MENU/ ENTER>. In the QSC menu, select Control calibration with <><>. The calibration display appears. AutoCal QSC-Kit is displayed as the buffer. Exclusively use the QSC-Kit for the QSC calibration. If you use other buffers, you will have no valid QSC control calibration. Follow the user guide. The calibration is carried out like a normal three-point calibration. As soon as the three-point calibration has been successfully carried out you can decide whether to accept or discard the calibration as the QSC control calibration.
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4.8.1
ORP voltage
General information
You can measure the following parameters: ORP [mV]
Note The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases: Measurement in grounded test samples Measurement with several sensors connected to one Multi 3430 in one test sample
Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure: 1 2 Connect the IDS ORP sensor to the meter. The ORP measuring window is displayed. Check the meter with the IDS ORP sensor.
4.8.2
Measuring the ORP
Note IDS ORP sensors are not calibrated. However, you can check IDS ORP sensors using a test solution.
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Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.7.1. Immerse the IDS ORP sensor in the test sample.
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3 Stability control (AutoRead )
Select the mV display with <M>.
The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until a stable measured value is available. You can start the Stability control manually at any time, irrespective of the setting for automatic Stability control (see section 4.4.3) in the System menu. 1 2 Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. Using <MENU/ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator appears as soon as a stable measured value is recognized. The progress bar disappears and the display of the measured parameter stops flashing. The current measurement data is output to the interface. Measurement data meeting the stability control criterion is marked by AR.
Release the frozen measured value again with <AR> or <M>. The [AR] status display disappears. The display switches back to the previous indication.
The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable within the monitored time interval. Measured parameter ORP voltage Time interval 15 seconds Stability in the time interval
mV: Better than 0.3
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4.8.3 Overview
Settings for ORP measurements
The following settings are possible for ORP measurements: Resolution Automatic stability control
Settings
The settings are made in the menu for measuring settings of the ORP measurement. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold. Menu item mV resolution Reset Possible setting 0.1 1 Description Resolution of the mV display Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.13.1)
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4.9.1
Dissolved oxygen
General information
You can measure the following parameters: D.O. concentration D.O. saturation index ("D.O. saturation") D.O. partial pressure Note The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases: Measurement in grounded test samples Measurement in one test sample with several sensors connected to one Multi 3430
Temperature measurement Preparatory activities
IDS D.O. sensors measure the temperature with a temperature sensor integrated in the IDS sensor. Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure: 1 2 Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter. The D.O. measuring window is displayed. Check or calibrate the meter with the sensor.
Note The FDO 925 needs to be calibrated in special cases only. Regular FDO Checks are sufficient.
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Measuring
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Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.10.1. Immerse the D.O. sensor in the test sample.
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Selecting the displayed measured parameter
You can switch between the following displays with <M>: D.O. concentration [mg/l] D.O. saturation [%] D.O. partial pressure [mbar].
Salinity correction
When measuring the concentration of solutions with a salt content of more than 1 g/l, a salinity correction is required. You have the following options to determine the salinity of solution: Salinity measurement via an IDS conductivity sensor. When the measured salinity value is taken from an IDS conductivity sensor, the [Sal ] status indicator is displayed in the measuring window of the D.O. sensor. In the measuring window of the IDS conductivity sensor providing the measured salinity value the [Sal ] status indicator is displayed. Manual determination and input of the salinity. Note You can switch the salinity correction on or off and enter the salinity in the menu for calibration and measurement settings (see section 4.10.4).
Freezing the measured value (HOLD function)
With the HOLD function, you can freeze the current measured value. The displayed measured value stops changing until you switch the HOLD function off. 1 Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed.
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Note If the HOLD function is active, you can, e.g. start a manual measurement with stability control. 2 Release the frozen measured value again with <AR>. The HOLD function is switched off. The [HOLD] status display disappears.
Stability control (AutoRead )
The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until a stable measured value is available. You can start a measurement with Stability control manually at any time, irrespective of the setting for automatic Stability control (see section 4.4.3) in the System menu. 1 2 Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. Using <MENU/ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator appears as soon as a stable measured value is recognized. The progress bar disappears and the display of the measured parameter stops flashing. The current measurement data is output to the interface. Measurement data meeting the stability control criterion is marked by AR.
Note You can prematurely terminate the Stability control function manually with <MENU/ENTER> at any time. If the Stability control function is prematurely terminated, the current measurement data are not output to the interface.
Using <MENU/ENTER>, start a further measurement with Stability control. or Release the frozen measured value again with <AR>. The display switches to the measured value display. The [AR][HOLD] status display disappears.
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The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable within the monitored time interval. Measured parameter D.O. concentration D.O. saturation D.O. partial pressure Time interval 20 seconds 20 seconds 20 seconds Stability in the time interval
: better than 0.03 mg/l : better than 0.4 % : Better than 0.8 mbar
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4.9.3 Overview
Settings for D.O. sensors (menu or measurement and calibration settings)
The following settings are possible for D.O. sensors: Calibration record (display) Calibration data storage (display) Calibration interval FDO Check Check interval Salinity correction Salinity (salinity equivalent)
Settings
The settings are available in the menu for measurement and calibration settings. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Menu item Calibration /Calibration record Calibration /Calibration data storage Calibration / Calibration data storage / Copy to USB flash drive Calibration / Calibration data storage / Output to RS232/USB Calibration /Calibration interval Possible setting Description Displays the calibration record of the last calibration Displays the last calibration records (max. 10) Outputs the calibration data storage to a connected USB flash drive
Outputs the calibration data storage to the interface
1 ... 180 ... 999 d
Calibration interval for the D.O. sensor (in days). The meter reminds you to calibrate regularly by the flashing sensor symbol in the measuring window.
FDO Check / Start FDO Check

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Menu item FDO Check / Check interval
Possible setting 1 ... 60 ... 999 d
Description Interval for the FDO Check (in days). The FDO Check status display indicator in the measuring window reminds you to check the sensor regularly. Automatic salt content correction for concentration measurements. The salinity value is taken from an IDS conductivity sensor. This menu item is only available if an IDS conductivity sensor is connected.
Sal automatic
on off
Salinity from channel

on off 0.0 ... 70.0
Selects the channel (sensor), providing the salinity value. This menu item is only available if two IDS conductivity sensors are connected. Manual salt content correction for concentration measurements Salinity or salinity equivalent for the salt content correction. This function is only available for concentration measurements if the manual salt content correction is switched on.
Sal correction Salinity
Response time t90
30 ... 300
Response time of the signal filter (in seconds). A signal filter in the sensor reduces the fluctuation range of the measured value. The signal filter is characterized by the response time t90. This is the time after which 90 % of a signal change is displayed. This menu item is only available if sensor and meter support this function. Firmware updates for the IDS sensor and the meter are provided on the internet (see chapter 9).
Reset
Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.13.1)
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4.9.4 Why should you check the sensor? When should you check the sensor?
FDO Check procedure (check of the FDO 925)
With the FDO Check procedure, you can find out in a simple manner whether the FDO 925 D.O. sensor should be cleaned or calibrated. Checking can be useful in the following cases: When the check interval has expired If the measured values seem to be implausible If you assume that the sensor cap is contaminated or at the end of its lifetime After the sensor cap was exchanged Routinely within the scope of company quality assurance measures.
FDO Check procedure
Check in water vapor-saturated air. Use the check and storage vessel (FDO Check) to carry out the FDO Check procedure. The Stability control function (AutoRead) is automatically activated for the FDO Check. Proceed as follows to carry out the FDO Check procedure: 1 2 Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter. Place the D.O. sensor in the check and storage vessel, FDO Check.
Stability control (AutoRead) Carrying out the FDO Check procedure
Note The sponge in the check and storage vessel must be moist (not wet). Leave the sensor in the check and storage vessel long enough so it can adapt to the ambient temperature. 3 In the measuring menu, start the FDO Check procedure with FDO Check / Start FDO Check. The meter switches to the measured parameter, %.
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Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes. Wait for the AutoRead measurement to be completed ([HOLD][AR]) display or accept the measured value with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is frozen. Switch to the measured value display with <MENU/ENTER>. The check measurement is not documented.
Evaluation
The evaluation is based on the accuracy required by the user. Together with the nominal value (100 %), this results in a validity scope for the check. If the measured value is within the validity scope, no cleaning or user calibration is required. If the measured value is outside the validity scope, the sensor shaft and membrane should be cleaned, and the check should then be repeated (see section 5.4.1). Example: Required accuracy: 2 %. In water vapor-saturated air or air-saturated water, the nominal value for the relative D.O. saturation (abbreviated: saturation) is 100 %. Therefore, the validity scope is 98 ... 102 % The check resulted in a measured value of 99,3 % The measurement error is within the specified validity scope. No cleaning or user calibration is required.
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4.9.5 Why calibrate?
D.O. calibration
D.O. sensors age. This changes the slope of the D.O. sensor. Calibration determines the current slope of the sensor and stores this value in the instrument. Note The FDO 925 D.O. sensor ages so little it does not have to be regularly calibrated. To detect changes of the sensor as early as possible, the FDO Check procedure can be useful (see section 4.9.4). If your evaluation of the FDO Check procedure suggests a calibration When the calibration interval has expired If your accuracy requirements are especially high Routinely within the scope of company quality assurance measures.
When to calibrate?
Calibration procedures
Calibration in water vapor-saturated air. To calibrate the FDO 925 sensor, use the check and storage vessel, FDO Check. In calibration, the Stability control function (AutoRead) is automatically activated. You can have the data of the last calibration displayed (see section 4.10.6). Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the interface, e. g. to a PC, with the <PRT> key. Note The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after calibrating.
Stability control (AutoRead) Display calibration data and output to interface
Sample record
Multi 3430 Ser. no. 10139695 CALIBRATION Ox Calibration date 30.03.2010 16:13:33 FDO 925 Ser. no. 10146858 SC-FDO 925 Relative slope Sensor 10158765 0.98 +++
After the calibration, the meter automatically evaluates the current status of the calibration. The evaluation appears on the display and in the calibration record.
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Calibration evaluation of the FDO 925
Display
Calibration record +++
Relative slope S = 0.94 ... 1.06
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S = 0.92 ... 0.94 or S = 1.06 ... 1.08 S = 0.90 ... 0.92 or S = 1.08 ... 1.10 S < 0.90 or S > 1.10
Error
Error
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Calibration in water vaporsaturated air
Proceed as follows to calibrate the D.O. sensor: 1 2 Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter. Place the FDO 925 D.O. sensor into the check and storage vessel, FDO Check.
Note The sponge in the check and storage vessel must be moist (not wet). Leave the sensor in the check and storage vessel long enough so it can adapt to the ambient temperature. 3 Start the calibration with <CAL>. The last calibration data (relative slope) is displayed.
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Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes. Wait for the AutoRead measurement to be completed ([HOLD][AR]) display or accept the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration record is displayed and output to the interface. Switch to the measured value display with <MENU/ENTER>.
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4.9.6
Displaying calibration records
The calibration data can be displayed and then output to the interface. Displaying the calibration record The calibration record of the last calibration is available under the menu item, Calibration / Calibration record. To open it in the measured value display, press the <CAL > key.
The calibration records of the last 10 calibrations are available in the menu, Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display. To open the Calibration menu, press the <MENU/ENTER > key in the measured value display.
Menu item Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display
Setting/ function -
Description Displays the calibration records. Further options: Scroll through the calibration records with <><>. Output the displayed calibration record to the interface with <PRT>. Output all calibration records to the interface with <PRT >.
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Conductivity
4.10.1 General information You can measure the following parameters: Conductivity Specific resistance Salinity Total dissolved solids (TDS) Note The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases: Measurement in grounded test samples Measurement in one test sample with several sensors connected to one Multi 3430
Temperature measurement Preparatory activities
IDS sensors measure the temperature with a temperature sensor integrated in the IDS sensor. Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure: 1 Connect an IDS conductivity sensor to the meter. The conductivity measuring window is displayed. The Measuring cell and cell constant for the connected IDS conductivity sensor are automatically taken over.
4.10.2 Measuring You can carry out conductivity measurements as follows: 1 2 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.10.1. Immerse the IDS conductivity sensor in the test sample.
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Selecting the displayed measured parameter
You can switch between the following displays with <M>: Conductivity [S/cm] / [mS/cm] Resistivity [cm] / [kcm] / [Mcm] Salinity SaL [ ] Total dissolved solids TDS [mg/l] / [g/l] The factor to calculate the total dissolved solids is set to 1.00 in the factory. You can adjust this factor to meet your requirements in the range of 0.40 to 1.00. The factor is set in the menu for the parameter, TDS.
Freezing the measured value (HOLD function)
With the HOLD function, you can freeze the current measured value. The displayed measured value stops changing until you switch the HOLD function off. 1 Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed.
Note If the HOLD function is active, you can, e.g. start a manual measurement with stability control. 2 Release the frozen measured value again with <AR>. The HOLD function is switched off. The [HOLD] status display disappears.
Stability control (AutoRead )
The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until a stable measured value is available. You can start the Stability control function manually at any time, irrespective of the setting for automatic Stability control (see section 4.4.3) in the System menu.
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Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. Using <MENU/ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator appears as soon as a stable measured value is recognized. The progress bar disappears and the display of the measured parameter stops flashing. The current measurement data is output to the interface. Measurement data meeting the stability control criterion is marked by AR.
Using <MENU/ENTER>, start a further measurement with Stability control. or Release the frozen measured value again with <AR>. The display switches to the measured value display. The [AR][HOLD] status display disappears.
The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable within the monitored time interval. Measured parameter Conductivity Temperature Time interval 10 seconds 10 seconds Stability in the time interval
: better than 0.5% of measured value T ( C): Better than 0.02
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4.10.3 Temperature compensation The calculation of the temperature compensation is based on the preset reference temperature, 20 C or 25 C. It appears on the display as Tr20 or Tr25. You can select one of the following temperature compensation methods: Nonlinear temperature compensation (nLF) according to EN 27 888 Linear temperature compensation (lin) with adjustable coefficients of 0.000 ... 3.000 %/K No temperature compensation (off) Note The reference temperature and temperature compensation are set in the menu for the parameter, conductivity (see section 4.10.4). Application tips Select the following temperature compensations given in the table according to the respective test sample: Test sample Natural water (ground water, surface water, drinking water) Ultrapure water Other aqueous solutions Salinity (seawater) Temperature compensation nLF according to EN 27 888 nLF according to EN 27 888 lin Set linear temperature coefficient 0.001 ... 3.000 %/K Automatic nLF according to IOT Display indicator nLF
nLF lin
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4.10.4 Settings for IDS conductivity sensors Overview The following settings are possible for IDS conductivity sensors: Calibration record (display) Calibration data storage (display) Calibration interval Reference temperature Temperature compensation TDS factor Unit of the temperature
Settings
The settings are made in the menu for the measured parameter, conductivity. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. The possible settings are individually displayed for each sensor. Below the setting menu is displayed for two IDS sensors (TetraCon 925, LR325/01). Default settings are printed in bold. Menu item Calibration /Calibration record Calibration /Calibration data storage Calibration / Calibration data storage / Copy to USB flash drive Calibration /Calibration interval Possible setting Description Displays the calibration record of the last calibration Displays the last calibration records (max. 10) Outputs the calibration data storage to a connected USB flash drive Calibration interval for the IDS conductivity sensor (in days). The meter reminds you to calibrate regularly by the flashing sensor symbol in the measuring window.
Setting menu of TetraCon 925
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Menu item Type
Possible setting
Description Measuring cell used
Cal
Measuring cells whose cell constant is determined by calibration in the KCL control standard solution. Calibration range: 0.450 to 0.500 cm-1 The currently valid cell constant is displayed in the status line. Freely adjustable cell constant in the range 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1. The cell constant and be displayed and set here Procedure for temperature compensation (see section 4.10.3). This setting is only available for the measured parameters, and .
man Man. cell const. 0.450 ... 0.475 ... 0.500 cm-1 nLF lin off
Temp. comp. (TC) / Method
Temp. comp. (TC) / Linear coeff.
0.000 ... 2.000 ... 3.000 %/K
Coefficient of the linear temperature compensation. This setting is only available when the linear temperature compensation is set.
Temp. comp. (TC) / Reference temp.
20 C 25 C
Reference temperature This setting is only available for the measured parameters, and .
TDS factor Reset
0.40 ... 1.00 -
Factor for TDS value Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.13.1)
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Menu item Cell constant
Possible setting 0.090 ... ... 0.100 ... 0.110 cm-1 nLF lin off
Description The cell constant can be displayed and set here Procedure for temperature compensation (see section 4.10.3). This setting is only available for the measured parameters, and .
Temp. comp. (TC) / Method
Temp. comp. (TC) / Linear coeff.
0.000 ... 2.000 ... 3.000 %/K
Coefficient of the linear temperature compensation. This setting is only available when the linear temperature compensation is set.
Temp. comp. (TC) / Reference temp.
20 C 25 C
Reference temperature This setting is only available for the measured parameters, and .
TDS factor Reset
0.40 ... 1.00 -
Factor for TDS value Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see section 4.13.1)
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4.10.5 Determining the cell constant (calibration in control standard) Why determine the cell constant? Aging slightly changes the cell constant, e. g. due to coatings. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. The original characteristics of the cell can often be restored by cleaning the cell. Calibration determines the current value of the cell constant and stores this value in the meter. Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals (we recommend: every 6 months). You can determine the actual cell constant of the IDS conductivity sensor cell by calibrating with the control standard in the following range: 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1 (e.g. TetraCon 925, nominal cell constant 0.475) The cell constant is determined in the control standard, 0.01 mol/l KCl. In the delivery condition, the calibrated cell constant of the IDS sensor is set to 0.475 cm-1 (conductivity measuring cell, TetraCon 925). Stability control (AutoRead) Display calibration data and output to interface In calibration, the Stability control function (AutoRead) is automatically activated. You can have the data of the last calibration displayed (see section 4.10.6). Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the interface, e. g. to a PC, with the <PRT> key. Note The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after calibrating. Sample record
Multi 3430 Ser. no. 09250023 CALIBRATION Cond Calibration date 31.07.2009 16:13:33 TetraCon 925 Ser. no. 09250033 Cell constant 0.476 1/cm Sensor +++ 25.0 C
Procedure
After calibration, the meter automatically evaluates the current status of the calibration. The evaluation appears on the display and in the calibration record. Display Calibration record +++ Cell constant [cm-1] Within the range 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
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Calibration record Error
Cell constant [cm-1] Outside the range 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
Error
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Determining the cell constant
For this calibration procedure, the Type setting must be set to cal . Proceed as follows to determine the cell constant: 1 2 3 Connect an IDS conductivity sensor to the meter. In the measured value display, select the conductivity parameter with <M>. Start the calibration with <CAL>. The cell constant that was calibrated last is displayed.
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Immerse the IDS conductivity sensor in the control standard solution, 0.01 mol/l KCI. Start the measurement with <MENU/ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed ([HOLD][AR]) display or accept the calibration value with <MENU/ENTER>. The calibration record is displayed and output to the interface. Switch to the measured value display with <MENU/ENTER>.
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4.10.6 Displaying calibration records The calibration data can be displayed and then output to the interface. Displaying the calibration record The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the menu item, Calibration / Calibration record. To open it in the measured value display, press the <CAL > key.
The calibration records of the last 10 calibrations are to be found in the menu, Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display. To open the Calibration menu, press the <MENU/ENTER> key in the measured value display. Menu item Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display Setting/ function Description Displays the calibration records. Further options: Scroll through the calibration records with <><>. Output the displayed calibration record to the interface with <PRT>. Output all calibration records to the interface with <PRT >.
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4.11
Data storage
You can transmit measured values (datasets) to the data storage: Manual storage (see section 4.11.1) Automatic storage at intervals (see section 4.11.2) Each storage process transmits the current dataset to the interface at the same time. Measurement dataset A complete dataset consists of: Date/time Meter name, series number Sensor name, series number ID number Measured value of the connected sensor Measured temperature value of the connected sensor AutoRead info: AR appears with the measured value if the AutoRead criterion was met while storing (stable measured value). Otherwise, the AR display is missing. Calibration evaluation: - 4 levels (+++, ++, +, -, or no evaluation) or - QSC (percentage)
Storage locations
The Multi 3430 meter has two measurement data memories. The measured values recorded either manually or automatic are stored separately in individual measurement data memories. Storage Manual data storage Automatic data storage Maximum number of datasets 500 10000
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4.11.1 Manual storage You can transmit a measurement dataset to the data storage as follows. The dataset is at the same time output to the interface: 1 Press the <STO> key shortly. The menu for manual storage appears.
Manual data storage 4 From 500 30.09.2009 11:24:16 pH 7.000 24.8 C AR +++
ID number: Continue
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If necessary, change and confirm the ID number (1 ... 10000) with <><> and <MENU/ENTER>. The dataset is stored. The meter switches to the measured value display.
If the storage is full
When all storage locations are occupied, it is not possible to continue storing. Then you can e.g. transmit the stored data to a PC or a USB flash drive (see section 4.11.3) and subsequently erase the storage (see section 4.11.4). 4.11.2 Automatic storage at intervals The storage interval (Interval) determines the time interval between automatic storage processes. Each storage process transmits the current dataset to the interface at the same time.
Configuring the automatic storage function
Press the <STO > key. The menu for automatic storage appears.
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Automatic data storage ID number Interval Duration Continue 0d03h00min 0 1d17h33min 1 30 s 180 min
Set entire storing duration Max. available storing duration
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Graphical display of the storage usage Settings You can configure the automatic storage function with the following settings: Menu item ID number Interval Possible setting 1 ... 10000 1 s, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min 1 min ... x min Description ID number for the dataset series Storage interval. The lower limit of the storage interval can be restricted by the number of free storage locations. The upper limit is restricted by the storage duration. Storage duration. Specifies after which time the automatic storage should be terminated. The lower limit of the storage duration is restricted by the storage interval. The upper limit is restricted by the number of free storage locations. Starting the automatic storage function To start the automatic storage function, select continue with <><> and confirm with <MENU/ENTER>. The meter switches to the measured value display.
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Remaining storage duration Graphical display of the storage duration

0d03h00min
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The active automatic storage function can be recognized by the progress bar in the status line. The progress bar indicates the remaining storing duration. Note If the automatic storage function is activated, only the following keys are active: <M>, <STO > and <On/Off>. The other keys and the automatic switch-off function are deactivated.
Terminating the automatic storage function prematurely
Proceed as follows to switch off the automatic storage function before the adjusted storage duration has expired: 1 Press the <STO > key. The following window appears.
Warning Stop automatic storage?
Yes No
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Using <><>, select yes and confirm with <MENU/ ENTER>. The meter switches to the measured value display. The automatic storage function is terminated.
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4.11.3 Editing the measurement data storage The contents of the manual or automatic measurement data storage can be shown on the display. Each of the measurement data storages has a function to erase the entire contents. Editing the data storage The storage is edited in the menu, Storage & config / Data storage. To open the Storage & config menu, press the <MENU/ENTER > key in the measured value display.
Open the manual or automatic storage directly with the <RCL> or <RCL > key.
Note The settings are explained here using the manual storage as an example. The same settings and functions are available for the automatic storage. Settings
Menu item Data storage / Manual data storage / Display
Setting/ function -
Description Displays all measurement datasets page by page. Further options: Scroll through the datasets with <><>. Output the displayed dataset to the interface with <PRT>. Quit the display with <ESC>.
Data storage / Manual data storage / Copy to USB flash drive Data storage / Manual data storage / Output to RS232/USB Data storage / Manual data storage / Erase
Outputs all stored measurement data to a connected USB flash drive Outputs all stored measurement data to the interface Erases the entire manual measurement data storage. Note: All calibration data remains stored when this action is performed.
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Display presentation of a dataset
Manual data storage (500) 3 of 64 30.09.2009 11:24:16 ID number: 1 SenTix 940 B20234008565 pH 7.000 24.8 C AR Sensor: +++
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31.07.2009 09:56:20 Multi 3430 Ser. no. 09250023 SenTix 940 Ser. no. B092500013 ID number 2 pH 6.012 24.8 C, AR, Sensor: +++ ________________________________________ 31.07.2009 10:56:20 Multi 3430 Ser. no. 09250013 SenTix 940 Ser. no. B092500013 ID number 2 pH 6.012 24.8 C, AR, Sensor: +++ ________________________________________ etc...
Quitting the display
To quit the display of stored measurement datasets, you have the following options: Switch directly to the measured value display with <M>. Quit the display and move to the next higher menu level with <ESC>.
4.11.4 Erasing the measurement data storage How to erase the measurement data memory is described in section 4.11.3 EDITING THE MEASUREMENT DATA STORAGE.
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Transmitting data (USB interfaces)
4.12.1 Outputting current measurement data
Output the current measurement data to the USB-B interface with <PRT>.
4.12.2 Transmitting data (to a PC) The meter has the following interfaces: USB-B interface (USB Device) e.g. to connect a PC USB-A interface (USB Host), e.g. to connect a USB flash drive Via the USB-B interface (USB Device) you can transmit data to a PC or printer and update the meter software. Via the USB-A interface (USB Host) it is possible to transfer data to an external USB memory device.
4.12.3 Connecting the PC / USB-B interface (USB Device) Connect the Multi 3430 to the PC via the USB-B interface. Installation of the USB driver on the PC System requirements of the PC for installation of the USB driver: PC with at least one free USB connection and CD-ROM drive Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
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Insert the supplied installation CD in the CD drive of your PC. Install the driver from the CD. Follow the Windows installation instructions as necessary. Connect the Multi 3430 to the PC via the USB-B interface. The meter is listed as a virtual COM interface among the connections in the Windows instrument manager.
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Set the same transmission data at the connected instrument (PC): Baud rate: to be selected in the range 1200 ... 19200 Handshake: RTS/CTS Set at the PC only: Parity: none Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1
4.12.4 Options for data transmission to a PC (USB-B interface) Via the USB-B interface you can transmit data to a PC. The following table shows which data are transmitted to the interface in which way: Data Current measured values of all connected sensors Control Manual Operation / description With <PRT> Simultaneously with every manual storage process (see section 4.11.1) With <PRT >. Then you can set the transmission interval
Automatic, at intervals
Stored measured values
Manual
Simultaneously with every automatic storage process (see section 4.11.2) Displayed dataset with <PRT> after calling up from the storage All datasets with the Output to RS232/USB function
calibration records
Manual
For details, see section 4.11.3. Displayed calibration record with <PRT> All calibration records with <PRT >
Automatic
For details, see section 4.12. At the end of a calibration procedure
Note The following rule applies: With the exception of the menus, shortly pressing the <PRT> key generally outputs the display contents to the interface (displayed measured values, measuring datasets, calibration records).
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4.12.5 Connecting the USB memory device / USB-A interface (USB Host) Connect the USB-A interface (USB Host) of the Multi 3430 to a USB flash drive. 1 Connect a USB flash drive to the USB Host interface.
4.12.6 Data transmission to a USB memory device (USB-A interface) Via the USB-A interface you can transmit data to a USB memory device. The following table shows which data are transmitted to the interface in which way: Data Stored measured values Calibration data storage Control Manual Operation / description All datasets with the Output to RS232/USB function. For details, see section 4.11.3. All stored calibration records of a sensor with the Copy to USB flash drive function. For details, see the menu for calibration and measurement settings of the sensor.
Manual
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4.13
Reset
You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other.
4.13.1 Resetting the measurement settings Note The calibration data are reset to the default settings together with the measuring parameters. Recalibrate after performing a reset. pH The following settings for pH measurements are reset to the default settings with the Reset function: Setting Buffer Cal. interval Unit for slope Measured parameter pH resolution mV resolution Asymmetry Slope Man. temperature Single-point calibration Default settings AutoCalTEC 7d mV/pH pH 0.001 0.1 0 mV -59.2 mV 25 C Off
The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for calibration and measurement settings. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key. ORP The following settings for ORP measurements are reset to the default settings with the Reset function: Setting mV resolution Man. temperature Default settings 0.1 25 C
The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for calibration and measurement settings. To open the settings, display
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the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key. Dissolved oxygen The following settings for D.O. measurements are reset to the default settings with the Reset function: Setting Cal. interval Check interval Measured parameter Relative slope (SRel) Salinity (value) Salinity (function) Default settings 180d 60 d D.O. concentration 1.00 0.0 Off
The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for calibration and measurement settings. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key. Conductivity The following settings for conductivity measurements are reset to the default settings with the Reset function: Setting Cal. interval Measured parameter Cell constant (c) Default settings 150 d Depending on the connected measuring cell: 0.475 cm-1 (calibrated) 0.475 cm-1 (set up) 0.100 cm-1 nLF 25 C 2.000 %/K 1,00
Temperature compensation Reference temperature Temperature coefficient (TC) of the linear temperature compensation TDS factor
The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for calibration and measurement settings. To open the settings, display the required parameter in the measured value display and press the <MENU/ENTER> key.
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4.13.2 Resetting the system settings The following system settings can be reset to the default condition: Setting Language Acoustic signal Volume Baud rate Output format Decimal separator Brightness Illumination Switchoff time Temperature unit USB Host Stability control Default settings English On 6 4800 Baud ASCII . 15 Auto 1h C On On
The system settings are reset in the menu, Storage & config / System / Reset. To open the Storage & config menu, press the <MENU/ ENTER > key in the measured value display.
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5.1

Maintenance
The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries. Note See the relevant operating manuals of the IDS sensors for instructions on maintenance.
5.1.1
Replacing the rechargeable batteries
1 2
Unscrew the two screws (1) on the underside of the meter. Open the battery compartment (2) on the underside of the meter.
3 4
Remove the four rechargeable batteries from the battery compartment. Place four new rechargeable batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery compartment.
CAUTION
Make sure that the poles of the rechargeable batteries are positioned correctly. The signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the battery compartment.
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Close the battery compartment (2) and tighten the screws (1).
5.2
Cleaning
Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required.
CAUTION
The housing is made of synthetic material (ABS). Thus, avoid contact with acetone or similar detergents that contain solvents. Remove any splashes immediately.
5.3
Packing
This meter is sent out in a protective transport packing. We recommend: Keep the packing material. The original packing protects the meter against damage during transport.
5.4
Disposal
Note This meter contains rechargeable batteries. Batteries that have been removed must only be disposed of at a recycling facility set up for this purpose or via the retail outlet. It is illegal to dispose of the batteries in household refuse. Within the European Union, the batteries are removed at a specialized treatment center at the instrument's end of life. The instruments are taken to one of those specialized treatment centers via the recycling system set up for this purpose.
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What to do if...
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6.1
Sensor symbol flashes Cause
What to do if...
General information
Remedy Recalibrate the measuring system
Calibration interval expired
Cause Batteries almost empty
Remedy Charge the batteries (see section 3.3.2 CONNECTING THE POWER PACK / CHARGING THE BATTERIES) Replace the batteries (see section 5.1 MAINTENANCE)
Display
Meter does not react to keystroke
Cause Operating condition undefined or EMC load unallowed
Remedy Processor reset: Press the <ENTER> and <On/Off> key simultaneously
You want to know which software version is in the meter or IDS sensor
Cause E. g., a question by the service department
Remedy Switch on the meter. Open the menu, <ENTER > / Storage & config / System / Service information. The instrument data are displayed.
or Connect the sensor. Press softkey [Info]/[More]. The sensor data are displayed (see section 4.5)
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Data transmission to USB memory device does not work
Cause Connected USB memory device has not been recognized, e. g. the USB memory device has been formattet to a file system which is not supported (e. g. NTFS)
Remedy Use other USB memory device Reformat the USB memory device to FAT 16 or FAT 32 file system (Caution: Reformatting erases all data on the USB memory device. Back up all data before reformatting.)
Error message, Only use rechargeable batteries! Ni-MH 1.2 V, >2100 mAh
Cause A voltage that is unusual for NiMH rechargeable batteries was found.
Remedy Disconnect the power pack from the meter. Check whether there are suitable rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH 1.2 V, >2100 mAh) in the battery compartment. Unsuitable batteries: Insert suitable rechargeable batteries and reconnect the power pack. Suitable batteries: Connect the power pack and close the error message with <[ESC]> or <M>.
Error message, Memory error 1
Cause Instrument storage was not found
Remedy Please contact the service.
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6.2
Error message, OFL, UFL Cause
pH
Remedy
IDS pH sensor: Measured value outside the measuring range Air bubble in front of the junction Air in the junction Cable broken Gel electrolyte dried out Use suitable IDS pH sensor Remove air bubble Extract air or moisten junction Exchange IDS pH sensor Exchange IDS pH sensor
Error message, Error
Cause IDS pH sensor: The values determined for zero point and slope of the IDS pH sensor are outside the allowed limits. Junction contaminated IDS pH sensor broken Buffer solutions: The used buffer solutions are not suitable for the selected buffer set
Remedy
Recalibrate
Clean junction Exchange IDS pH sensor
Select a different buffer set or Use different buffer solutions Use only once. Note the shelf life Change solutions
Buffer solutions too old Buffer solutions depleted
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No stable measured value
Cause IDS pH sensor: Junction contaminated Membrane contaminated
Remedy
Clean junction Clean membrane
Test sample: pH value not stable Temperature not stable Measure with air excluded if necessary Adjust temperature if necessary
IDS pH sensor + test sample: Conductivity too low Temperature too high Organic liquids Use suitable IDS pH sensor Use suitable IDS pH sensor Use suitable IDS pH sensor
Obviously incorrect measured values
Cause IDS pH sensor: IDS pH sensor unsuitable Temperature difference between buffer and test sample too great Measurement procedure not suitable
Remedy
Use suitable IDS sensor Adjust temperature of buffer or sample solutions Follow special procedure
6.3
Error message, OFL Cause
Dissolved oxygen
Remedy Select a suitable measuring medium
Measured value outside the measuring range
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Cause Sensor contaminated Measured temperature outside the operating conditions (OFL/UFL displayed instead of temperature value) Defective sensor
Remedy Clean the sensor Observe the temperature range for the measuring medium Replace sensor
Note More information, as well as notes on cleaning and replacement of sensors, are given in the documentation of your sensor.
6.4
Error message, OFL Cause
Conductivity
Remedy Use suitable IDS conductivity sensor
Measured value outside the measuring range
Cause Sensor contaminated Calibration solution not suitable
Remedy Clean sensor and replace it if necessary Check calibration solutions
Note More information, as well as notes on cleaning and replacement of sensors, are given in the documentation of your sensor.
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7.1
Dimensions Weight Mechanical structure Electrical safety Test certificates Ambient conditions
Technical data
General data
Approx. 180 x 80 x 55 mm Approx. 0.4 kg Type of protection Protective class CE Storage Operation Allowable relative humidity - 25 C ... + 65 C -10 C ... + 55 C Annual mean: < 75 % 30 days/year: 95 % Other days: 85 % 4 x 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable batteries, type AA Approx. 150 h # FRIWO FW7555M/09, 15.1432.500-00 Friwo Part. No. 1883259 Input: 100 ... 240 V ~ / 50 ... 60 Hz / 400 mA Output: 9 V = / 1.5 A Connection max. overvoltage category II Primary plugs contained in the scope of delivery: Euro, US, UK and Australian. USB 1.1 USB-B (Device), PC adjustable: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Baud 8 2 None RTS/CTS max. 3 m USB 2.0 USB-A (host), USB device IP 67 III
Power supply
Rechargeable batteries Operational life Power pack (charging device)
USB interface (device)
Type Baud rate Data bits Stop bits Parity Handshake Cable length
USB interface (host)
Type
#
The operational life is shorter if, e.g. - several sensors are operated - the maximum display illumination is set
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Applicable directives and standards
EMC
EC directive 2004/108/EC EN 61326-1 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 FCC Class A EC directive 2006/95/EC EN 61010-1 EN 60529
Meter safety IP protection class
7.2
Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy
Note These data are given in the documentation of your sensor.
FCC Class A Equipment Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
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Lists
Lists
This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids. Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. However, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not described here.
Index
The index will help you to find the topics that you are looking for.
Glossary Adjusting To manipulate a measuring system so that the relevant value (e. g. the displayed value) differs as little as possible from the correct value or a value that is regarded as correct, or that the difference remains within the tolerance. see zero point Name of the automatic selection of the measuring range. Comparing the value from a measuring system (e. g. the displayed value) to the correct value or a value that is regarded as correct. Often, this expression is also used when the measuring system is adjusted at the same time (see adjusting). Pressure caused by the oxygen in a gas mixture or liquid. The electromotive force U of the combination electrode is the measurable electromotive force of an electrode in a solution. It equals the sum of all the galvanic voltages of the combination electrode. Its dependency on the pH results in the electrode function, which is characterized by the parameters, slope and zero point. The junction is a porous body in the housing wall of reference electrodes or electrolyte bridges. It arranges the electrical contact between two solutions and makes the electrolyte exchange more difficult. The expression, junction, is also used for ground or junctionless transitions. The measured parameter is the physical dimension determined by measuring, e. g. pH, conductivity or D.O. concentration. The measured value is the special value of a measured parameter to be determined. It is given as a combination of the numerical value and unit (e. g. 3 m; 0.5 s; 5.2 A; 373.15 K).
Asymmetry AutoRange Calibration
D.O. partial pressure Electromotive force of an electrode
Junction
Measured parameter Measured value
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ORP voltage
The ORP is caused by oxidizing or reducing substances dissolved in water if these substances become effective on an electrode surface (e. g. a gold or platinum surface). Short name for "Relative D.O. saturation". The pH value is a measure of the acidic or basic effect of an aqueous solution. It corresponds to the negative decadic logarithm of the molal hydrogen ions activity divided by the unit of the molality. The practical pH value is the value of a pH measurement. Name of a measuring technique. The signal (depending on the measured parameter) of the electrode is the electrical potential. The electrical current remains constant. Restoring the original condition of all settings of a measuring system. Smallest difference between two measured values that can be displayed by a meter. The absolute salinity SA of seawater corresponds to the relationship of the mass of dissolved salts to the mass of the solution (in g/Kg). In practice, this dimension cannot be measured directly. Therefore, the practical salinity according to IOT is used for oceanographic monitoring. It is determined by measuring the electrical conductivity. General designation for the quantity of salt dissolved in water. The slope of a linear calibration function. Function to control the measured value stability. The standard solution is a solution where the measured value is known. It is used to calibrate a measuring system. Designation of the test sample ready to be measured. Normally, a test sample is made by processing the original sample. The test sample and original sample are identical if the test sample was not processed. The zero point of a pH combination electrode is the pH value at which the electromotive force of the pH combination electrode at a specified temperature is zero. Normally, this is at 25 C.
Oxygen saturation pH value
Potentiometry
Reset Resolution Salinity
Salt content Slope Stability control (AutoRead ) Standard solution
Test sample
Zero point
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Air calibration beaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 AutoRead Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
I
Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23 Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Interval for calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
B
Battery compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 95
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C
Calibration Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Calibration evaluation Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Calibration interval Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Calibration points pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Calibration records Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Cell constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Connect the power pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 90
M
Measured value display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Measurement accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Measurement data storage Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Storage locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Measurement dataset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Measuring Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 ORP voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Menu for calibration and measurement settings Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 pH/ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 62 Menus (navigation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
O
Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
D
Dataset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Default settings Measured parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
P
pH buffer sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
R
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 RS232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
E
Energy saving feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
S
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Single-point calibration pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 52, 53 Slope pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Slope, relative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Socket field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Stability control automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Storage interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Storing in memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
T
Temperature compensation . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Temperature measurement Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Three-point calibration pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Transmitting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Transmitting measured values . . . . . . . . . 88 Two-point calibration pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 52, 54
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Zero point of pH combination electrode . . 42
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Appendix: Firmware update
With the Multi 3430 you can update the firmware of your meter and IDS sensors.
9.1
General information
Firmware update for the meter Multi 3430
Available firmware updates for the meter are provided on the Internet. With the "Firmware Update " program and a PC you can update the firmware of the Multi 3430 to the newest version. For the update you have to connect the meter to a PC. For the update via the USB-B interface, the following is required: a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on the PC the driver for the USB interface (on the enclosed CD-ROM) the USB cable (included in the scope of delivery of the Multi 3430).
Program installation
Install the downloaded firmware update on a PC. An update folder is created in the Windows start menu. If an update folder already exists for the meter (or meter type), the new data are displayed there.
Program start
In the windows start menu, open the update folder and start the firmware update program for the meter Using the USB interface cable, connect the Multi 3430 to a USB interface (virtual COM port) of the PC. Switch on the Multi 3430. In the firmware update program, start the update process with OK. Follow the instructions of the firmware update program. During the programming process, a corresponding message and a progress bar (in %) are displayed. The programming process takes up to 15 minutes. A terminatory message is displayed after a successful programming process. The firmware update is completed. Disconnect the Multi 3430 from the PC. The Multi 3430 is ready for operation again.
Firmware update
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After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the meter has taken over the new software version (see page 103).
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9.2
General information
Firmware-Update for IDS Sensors
Available firmware updates for IDS sensors are provided on the Internet. With the "Firmware Update" program and a PC you can update the firmware of an IDS sensor to the newest version. For updating, connect the IDS sensor to the Multi 3430, and the Multi 3430 to a PC. For the update via the USB-B interface, the following is required: a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on the PC the driver for the USB interface (on the enclosed CD-ROM) the USB cable (included in the scope of delivery of the Multi 3430).
Program installation
Install the downloaded firmware update on a PC. An update folder is created in the Windows start menu. If an update folder already exists for the sensor (or sensor type), the new data are displayed there.
Program start
In the windows start menu, open the update folder and start the firmware update program for the IDS sensor Connect the IDS sensor to the meter. Only the sensor connection in the lower section of the socket field (channel 1) is suitable for firmware update. Using the USB interface cable, connect the Multi 3430 to a USB interface (virtual COM port) of the PC. Switch on the Multi 3430. In the firmware update program, start the update process with OK. Follow the instructions of the firmware update program. During the programming process, a corresponding message and a progress bar (in %) are displayed. The programming process takes up to 5 minutes. A terminatory message is displayed after a successful programming process. The firmware update is completed. Disconnect the Multi 3430 from the PC. Meter and sensor are ready for operation again.
Firmware update
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After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the sensor has taken over the new software version (see page 103).
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Multi 3430 - Contents

4.5 4.6 4.7

Maintenance, cleaning, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Appendix: Firmware update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Keypad Display Socket field

M CAL PRT STO AR RCL ESC

<On/Off>: <M>: <CAL>: <CAL >:

<STO>: <STO >:

<><>: <><>: <MENU/ENTER>: <MENU/ENTER >:

<PRT> <PRT >

Function display indicators

AutoCal e.g. TEC ConCal Error AR HOLD

Automatic sensor recognition

Sensor data from IDS sensors

IDS adapter for analog sensors

General safety instructions

Obligations of the purchaser

Inserting the rechargeable batteries

Connecting the power pack / charging the batteries

During mains operation, one of the following symbols is displayed:

Switching on the meter

Setting the date and time

See section 4.3.5

Press the <On/Off> key.

Login with a user name

Login User name Password Change password Admin ####

Changing the password

Forgotten the password?

Contact the administrator.

General operating principles

Display of several sensors in measuring mode

4.3.3 Measured value display

TEC Yes 7d mV/pH

[i] 2.00 4.01 7.00 10.01

Information is marked by the [i] symbol. They cannot be selected. Example:

TEC Yes 7d mV/pH

[i] 2.00 4.01 7.00 10.01

Example 1 on navigation: Setting the language

Storage & config System Data storage

System General Interface Clock function Service information Reset

Example 2 on navigation: Setting the date and time

Clock function Date format: Date: Time: dd.mm.yy 30.09.2009 14:53:40

Menu item System / General / Language

Menu item System / General / Temperature unit

System / General / Stability control

System / Interface / USB Host

System / Interface / Baud rate System / Interface / Output format

Date format Date Time

System /Service information

Automatic Stability control

SenTix 940 B092500013

Display further sensor data (settings) with [More].

Measuring the pH value

3 Stability control (AutoRead )

Select the pH or mV display with <M>.

Criteria for a stable measured value

Settings for pH measurements

TEC NIST/DIN ConCal ... yes no 1 ... 7 ... 999 d