xylem XA00288 EXO Calibration Worksheet Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
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xylem XA00288 EXO Calibration Worksheet Instruction Manual
This EXO Calibration Worksheet is designed to walk you through the calibration
process for each smart sensor.
Please use the EXO User
Manual and EXO University as resources for additional
information and best practices.
| Calibration Date | Date of Last Cal | Start Time | End Time | Performed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonde Model | Sonde Serial # | Sonde Firmware | Kor Version | Connectors |
| Lubricated | Batteries Replaced | |||
| Yes / No | Date: | |||
| Conductivity | Sensor Serial # | Sensor Firmware | Temp Check | Cond in Air |
| QC Score | ||||
| Pass / Fail | ||||
| Standard Value | Temperature | Pre Cal | Post Cal | Lot# |
| Cal Point 1 | ||||
| Wiped Cell Constant | (Range: 0.469/cm ± 0.05) | Non-Wiped Cell Constant | ||
| (Range: 5.1/cm ± 10%) |
Notes:
DO| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Cap Serial #| Cap Replaced| | QC
Score
| | | | Date:|
Barometric Pressure| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | | |
DO Gain| | (Range: 0.85 – 1.15)|
Notes:
pH| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Module Lot Code| Module Replaced|
QC Score
| | | | Date:|
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| mV| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | | | |
Cal Point 3| | | | | | |
| 7 to 10 (negative Δ)| 7 to 4 (positive Δ)|
Delta Slope| | | (Range: 165−180 ± 50 mV)|
mV per Decade| | (Range: 55 – 60 pH/mV)|
Notes:
ORP| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Module Lot Code| Module Replaced|
QC Score
---|---|---|---|---|---
| | | | Date:|
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | |
| _Use_ solution’s temperature chart to determine standard value.|
Notes:
Turbidity| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| | QC Score
| | |
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | | |
Cal Point 3| | | | | |
Notes:
Total Algae| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Standards Prepared| QC
Score
| | | Date:|
Temp-Compensated Standard Value (RFU or µg/L)| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal
Cal Point 1| | | |
Cal Point 2| | | |
Cal Point 1| | | |
Cal Point 2| | | |
_Indicate_ PC or PE| *Use the table in the EXO Manual to determine temp-
compensated values. Indicate RFU or µg/L.
Notes:
fDOM| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Standards Prepared| QC Score
| | | Date:|
Temp-Compensated Standard Value (RFU or QSU)| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal
Cal Point 1| | | |
Cal Point 2| | | |
| _Use the table in the EXO Manual to determine temp-compensated values.
Indicate RFU or QSU.
Notes:
NitraLED| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| | QC Score
| | |
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | | |
| Unfiltered Turbidity| Filtered Turbidity| LED1 Coeff| LED2 Coeff| NOM Coeff
Site-Specific Correction| | | | |
| (Range: <1 FNU)| (Range: -0.001 − -0.007)| (Range: -1.1 − -1.7)_
Notes:
Depth| Depth Offset| Pre Cal| Post Cal| QC Score
| | | |
Notes:
Nitrate ISE| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Module Lot Code| Module
Replaced| QC Score
---|---|---|---|---|---
| | | | Date:|
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| mV| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | | | |
Cal Point 3(Temp Standard)| | | | | | |
| 1 to 100 mg/L (negative Δ)|
Slope| | (Range: 90−130 mV)
Notes:
Ammonium ISE| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Module Lot Code| Module
Replaced| QC Score
| | | | Date:|
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| mV| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | | | |
Cal Point 3(Temp Standard)| | | | | | |
| 1 to 100 mg/L (positive Δ)|
Slope| | (Range: 90−130 mV)
Notes:
Chloride ISE| Sensor Serial #| SensorFirmware| Module LotCode|
ModuleReplaced| Standards Prepared| QC Score
| | | | | Date:|
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal| mV| Lot#| Expiration
Cal Point 1| | | | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | | | |
Cal Point 3(Temp Standard)| | | | | | |
| 10 to 1000 mg/L (negative Δ)|
Slope| | (Range: 80−130 mV)
Notes:
Rhodamine| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Standards Prepared| QC
Score
| | | Date:|
Standard Value| Temperature| Pre Cal| Post Cal|
Cal Point 1| | | | |
Cal Point 2| | | | |
Cal Point 3| | | | |
Cal Point 4| | | | |
Notes:
Central Wiper| Sensor Serial #| Sensor Firmware| Wiper Brush Replaced|
QC Score
| | | Date:|
Mode: Normal / NitraLED| Pre Cal| Post Cal
| |
Notes:
Calibrate Your Sensors
Your data is only as good as your last calibration. Consult the User Manual for full calibration procedures. To reorder additional reagents, membranes and calibration solutions, you may reference the chart or link below:
pH Buffer : Available in
different volumes
Conductivity Standard : Available in different volumes &
concentrations
Turbidity Standard: Available in different concentrations
NitraLED Standard: Available in different concentrations
ORP Calibrator: Available in different volumes
Confidence Solution
Browse: Reagents, Membranes and Calibration Solutions
Additional Resources
Please reference the EXO User Manual or browse EXO University, our video library on topics such as calibration, maintenance, storage, and more!
EXO User Manual
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References
- YSI | Water Quality Sampling and Monitoring Meters and Instruments for dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity
- EXO University | Training Program for Water Quality Monitoring Sondes and Sensors
- Water Quality Continuous Monitoring System - EXO Sondes
- EXO University | Training Program for Water Quality Monitoring Sondes and Sensors
- Water Quality Continuous Monitoring System - EXO Sondes
- Confidence Solution (case of 6 pints) | ysi.com
- ORP Calibrator | ysi.com
- Conductivity Calibration Standards | ysi.com
- pH Buffer Solutions | Calibration solution for pH meters | ysi.com
- Turbidity Standards | ysi.com
- NitraLED Calibration Standard | ysi.com
- Reagents, Membranes and Calibration Solutions for Water Analysis