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Introduction
This manual contains instructions for the Orion Epoxy SureFlow Combination Redox/ORP (9678BN), Glass Combination Redox/ORP (9778BN), Epoxy Low Maintenance ORP Triode (9179BN) and Epoxy Rellable ORP Triode (9180BN). The Orion 9678BNWP and 9778BNWP combine a platinum redox and a silver/silver chloride reference electrode in one body. The Orion 9678BN is an epoxy body electrode with a sleeve junction and the Orion 9778Bn has a glass body with a ceramic junction. Both can be used to make direct measurements of redox potentials or to perform potentiometric titrations. The Orion 9179BNMD and 9180BNMD consist of a platinum redox sensor, a silver/silver chloride internal reference system and a built-in thermistor for Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC). Orion 91-80 is a rellable electrode, which uses Orion 900011 or 900001 lling solution. Orion 91-79 is a non-rellable, low maintenance gel-lled electrode. The 9179BNMD and 9180BNMD both have the capability to measure ORP and Temperature simultaneously without a separate reference electrode. Direct measurements of redox potentials or potentiometric titrations can also be performed with these ORP Triode electrodes. Orion 9179BNMD Orion 9678BNWp

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All of the Orion Redox/ORP electrodes are not designed for amperometric or constant current titrations, such as Karl Fischer analysis. It is strongly recommended to use ORP standards, Cat. No. 967901 or 967961, to ensure accurate measurements.

Required Equipment
1. Orion pH/mV meter (i.e. Orion 3 Star pH, Orion 4 Star pH/ ISE meter, Orion 5 Star multi-parameter) Orion 290A, 290Aplus, 410A, 410Aplus, 420A, 420Aplus, 520A,520Aplus, 525A, 525Aplus, 710A, 710Aplus, 920A, 920Aplus will need to have an ATC adapter if you use Triodes otherwise the other ORPs are interchanged on these meter. Orion Redox/ORP electrode Orion Epoxy Sure-Flow Combination Redox/ORP (9678BNWP), Glass Combination Redox/ORP (9778BNWP), Epoxy Low Maintanence ORP Triode (9179BNMD) and Epoxy Rellable ORP Triode (9180BNMD) Solutions
Electrode 9678BNWP 9778BNWP 9179BNMD 9180BNMD Electrode Fill Solution 900001 or 900011 900001 or 900011 None Required 900011 Calibration Standard 967901 or 967961 967901 or 967961 967901 or 967961 967901 or 967961 ISA None Required None Required None Required None Required

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ATC temperature probe Magnetic stirrer or stir bars are highly recommended Beakers Distilled or Deionized Water

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Electrode Assembly and Preparation

Filling Instructions for Orion 9180BNMD, 9778BNWOWP, 9678BNWP
1. Remove electrode protective cap and keep the cap for storage. Unplug the electrode ll hole cover on the electrode body. Using the appropriate ll solution bottle, replace the at cap on the ll solution bottle with the ip-spout cap. Lift the spout to the vertical position and insert into the ll hole. Fill the electrode chamber up to a level just below the ll hole. Shake down the electrode as you would with a thermometer to remove air bubbles. After lling a dry chamber of Orion 9678BNWP (ONLY), push cap and body together to leak some lling solution past conical reference junction.

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IMPORTANT: Do not place the electrode ll hole cover back onto the electrode when making measurements!

Calibration Procedures
Manual ORP Calibration in Relative mV Mode:
The function of the relative mV mode is to calculate the mV reading at a xed user selected offset from absolute mV measured from the Orion ORP electrode Orion 9179BNMD or 9180BNMD. 1. Set the meter to the relative millivolt mode. See Meter Instruction Manual. Place the ORP electrode in Orion ORP standard, Orion 967901 or 967961. Note: If using Orion 9180BNMD, make sure the proper lling solution is used and lling instructions are followed.

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Calibrate the electrode by scrolling to the desired mV value of the ORP solution. (mV values for EH are on the bottle for Orion 967901 and see separate sheet for Orion 967961) See Meter Instruction Manual for more detailed instructions. Press YES key to accept value. All relative millivolt measurements will be based on the offset value.

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Note: If error message displays on main eld, press MODE key to abort calibration. See Troubleshooting Section in Meter Instruction Manual.

ORP (EH) Autocalibration Procedure:

The function of the ORP mode is to calculate the equivalent mV reading which would be read by a Standard Hydrogen Electrode or Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE) at the measured temperature using the measured input from the Orion ORP electrode Orion 9179BNMD or 9180BNMD. 1. Press MODE key to set the meter to the EH mode. (First time use of meter, dashes appear.) Place the ORP electrode in Orion ORP standard, Orion 967901 or 967961. Note: If using Orion 91-80, make sure the proper lling solution is used and lling instructions are followed. 3. Press the 2nd key and then Cal key. When meter is ready, the measured mV value which should be between the range of +160 mV and +280 mV is displayed and converted to the EH value. Note: Error code E-21 will be displayed if mV is not within this range. This error code is only a warning indicator. Press MODE key to switch out of the ORP autocalibration procedure to the mV mode. See Troubleshooting section. 4. Press YES key to accept the ashing EH value. Meter will automatically switch back to the MEASURE mode.

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Important Measurement Techniques

Stir all standards and samples at a uniform rate during measurement. Magnetic stirrers may generate sufcient heat to change solution temperature. Place a piece of insulating material such as cork, cardboard or styrofoam between the stir plate and sample beaker. Always use fresh ORP standards for calibration. Always rinse electrode(s) with distilled water thoroughly between measurements. Gently shake electrode after rinsing to prevent solution carry-over, then blot dry with a lint-free tissue. Allow all standards and samples to come to room temperature for precise measurements. Make sure the electrode lling solution is appropriate for your sample. See Electrode Assembly and Preparation.

Electrode Measurements
Direct Redox Potential (ORP) measurements can be used to determine the oxidizing or reducing capability of a solution and are commonly made in polluted streams, chlorinated waters, industrial waste waters, and other water samples. 1. After setting up the meter and calibrating the electrode, the electrode is ready for measurements. When the meter switches back to the MEASURE mode or is in relative mV mode, place the electrode in the sample solution. When the reading stabilizes, record the potential reading and the temperature.

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Note: Like all platinum redox electrodes, Orions 9179BNMD and 9180BNMD may give unstable readings in solutions containing chromous, vanadous, titanous, and other ions that are stronger reducing agents than hydrogen or platinum. Note: When requiring a specic measurement method other than Direct Measurement, please refer to www.thermo/water.com (i.e. Oxidation Reduction Titrations).

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Electrode Maintenance
Orion 9179BNMD
This Low-Maintenance ORP TriodeTM electrode can be rinsed off with distilled water from any salt build-up.

Orion 9180BNMD
This rellable ORP Triode electrode should be routinely cleaned. To remove precipitate from outside wall or on electrode tip, rinse with distilled water. Make sure that the lling solution does not crystallize or dry out. If crystallized, run the electrode under distilled water or wipe the vent hole area with a damp tissue and then ll with lling solution. Always keep the electrode ll hole plug on to prevent salt build up while storing for a short period of time up to one day. Fill hole must be open during measurements.

Electrode Cleaning Procedures

Orion 9678BNWP Cleaning
The electrode can be routinely cleaned without disassembling. To remove precipitate that forms on the outside wall or tip of the electrode, rinse with distilled water. If sample or precipitate clogs the space between the electrode sleeve and the inner cone, clean the chamber by ushing out the ll solution. To do this, invert the electrode to moisten the O-ring. Holding the electrode by the cap with one hand, push the outer sleeve up into the cap with the other hand, allowing the ll solution to drain from the chamber. If the chamber is not completely clean, repeat rell with the ll solution. If the preceding directions fail to remove all the precipitate, the electrode can be disassembled and cleaned using the following procedure: This procedure is not recommended for routine cleaning of the electrode and should be used only when absolutely necessary. 1. Unscrew the cap and slide the cap and epoxy coated spring up along the cable. See Figure 1. Holding the outer sleeve with one hand, rmly push down on the threaded portion of the inner body to separate the inner body from the sleeve.

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Rinse the sleeve and the inner body thoroughly with distilled water, and allow to air dry. Moisten the O-ring on the electrode inner body with a drop of ll solution. Reassemble and ll the electrode.

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Changing the Fill Solution

The electrode need not be disassembled to change the ll solution in the reference chamber. Simply clean the electrode and ll with the new solution, using the following procedure: 1. Tip the electrode to moisten the O-ring. Holding the electrode by the cap with one hand, push the sleeve up into the cap with the other hand allowing solution to drain from the chamber. Fill the electrode with distilled water and then drain the reference chamber by retracting the sleeve, as explained above. Now perform this lling and draining procedure twice with the new lling solution. Fill the electrode with new solution: Although the electrode is ready for use, readings may drift slightly for about a half hour while the electrode equilibrates with the new solution.

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Orion 9778BNWP Cleaning

To remove precipate or salts that form on the exterior of the electrode, rinse with distilled water. To remove salt deposits formed inside the electrode: 1. 2. 3. 4. Fill a wash bottle to half with distilled water. Invert electrode so that glass membrane points up. Invert the wash bottle so that its bottom points up. Insert nozzle of wash bottle into electrode lling hole and squeeze bottle. The ll solution will drain out of the chamber. Fill chamber with distilled water from wash bottle.

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Continue to repeat steps 2-5 until all salts have been removed.

To change the ll solution, follow steps 1-6 in cleaning above. After draining out distilled water, ll with ll solution, drain, and rell with the solution.

Orion 9179BN Cleaning

To remove precipitate or salts that form on the exterior of the electrode, rinse with distilled water.

Orion 9180BN Cleaning

To remove salt deposits formed inside the electrode, follow the procedure below: 1. 2. 3. Fill a wash bottle to half with distilled water. Invert electrode so that sensor points up. Insert nozzle of wash bottle into electrode lling hole and squeeze bottle. Fill chamber with distilled water. Take a 1 mL plastic disposable pipet and remove the liquid from the inverted electrode. Repeat steps 2 to 4 until precipitate and deposits are removed. Rinse with fresh ll solution. Remove ll solution with pipet. Fill with fresh ll solution.

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Electrode Storage
Short-term Storage (up to one day):
Electrodes may be kept in distilled water or air. If left in air, remove salt crystals on the outside of the electrode sleeve by rinsing with distilled water.

Long-term Storage (more than 24 hours):

For Orion 9179BNMD, rinse electrode, dry with lint-free tissues or air dry, and replace with electrode protective cap. Store DRY. For Orion 9180BNMD, 9678BNWP 9778BNWP remove salt , , crystals on the outside of the electrode by rinsing with distilled water, drain lling solution from chamber, ush out with distilled water and store dry. See Cleaning Procedures. Replace electrode protective caps to prevent sensor damage.

Troubleshooting
The most important principle in troubleshooting is to isolate the components of the system and check each in turn. The components of the system are: 1) Meter 2) Electrode(s) 3) Standard and 4) Sample.

Meter
The meter is the easiest component to eliminate as a possible cause of error. Orion meters are provided with an instrument checkout procedure in the instruction manual and a shorting cap for convenience in troubleshooting. Consult the manual for complete instructions and verify that the instrument operates as indicated and is stable in all steps.

Electrode(s)
Rinse electrode(s) thoroughly with distilled water. Place electrode in the ORP solution and wait until the reading stabilizes. The potential reading should be 220 60 mV. If the mV is out of range, use fresh standards. If the problem persists, consult with the Thermo technical service department.

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Standard
The quality of results depends greatly upon the quality of the standards. ALWAYS prepare fresh standards when problems arise it could save hours of frustrating troubleshooting!

Sample
If the electrodes work properly in standards but not in the sample, look for possible interferences, or substances that could affect response or physically damage the sensing electrode or the reference electrode. If possible, determine the composition of the samples and check for problems.

Assistance
After troubleshooting all components of your measurement system, contact The Technical EdgeSM for Orion products. Within the United States call 1.800.225.1480, outside the United States call 978.232.6000 or fax 978.232.6031. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, contact your local authorized dealer. For the most current contact information, visit www.thermo.com/water.

Warranty
For the most current warranty information, visit www.thermo.com/water.

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