Labco SCIENTIFIC ORP60-Z Smart ORP Redox Tester User Manual

Labco SCIENTIFIC ORP60-Z Smart ORP Redox Tester

Technical Specifications

• Product: ORP60-Z Smart ORP/Redox Tester (ORP/Temp.)
• Email: sales@labcoscientific.com.au
• Website: labcoscientific.com.au
• Phone: 1800 052 226
• Address: PO Box 5816, Brendale, QLD 4500
• ABN: 57 622 896 593
• Version: 1.1

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Apera Instruments ORP60-Z Smart ORP Tester. To ensure a reliable testing experience, please read this manual carefully before use.

Battery Installation
Follow these steps for battery installation:

1. Pull the battery cap up.
2. Slide the battery cap along in the direction of the arrow.
3. Open the battery cap.
4. Insert all batteries with positive sides facing up.
5. Close the battery cap.
6. Slide and lock the battery cap along in the direction of the arrow.
7. Fit the tester’s cap securely to maintain waterproof design.

Keypad Functions
Details of keypad functions will be provided here.

Complete Kit
Information about the contents of the complete kit will be provided here.

Things to Know Before Use
Important information to consider before using the product will be detailed here.

FAQ

• Q: Why are there water droplets in the probe cap?
  A: The water droplets are added to maintain pH sensor sensitivity before leaving the factory, it does not indicate prior use.

• Q: How do I replace the batteries?
  A: Ensure all four AAA batteries’ positive sides face up when replacing them. Follow the battery installation steps provided in the manual.

ORP60-Z SMART ORP/REDOX TESTER (ORP/TEMP.)
USER MANUAL

sales@labcoscientific.com.au
labcoscientific.com.au
1800 052 226
PO Box 5816, Brendale, QLD 4500
ABN 57 622 896 593 Version 1.1

Attention

1. You may find a few drops of water in the probe cap. These water droplets are added to maintain the sensitivity of the pH sensor before the product leaves factory. It does NOT mean the product is used.
2. The batteries are already pre-installed. Just pull off the paper slip before using the tester. When you replace the batteries, make sure to follow the correct directions: all four AAA batteries’ positive sides must FACE UP.

APERA INSTRUMENTS. LLC

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer, thank you for choosing Apera Instruments ORP60-Z Smart ORP Tester. Please carefully read this manual before using the product in order to have a reliable testing experience.

1. This product is designed with a two-way control on both the tester and ZenTest Mobile App. Please refer to the functions available on each platform in the following table. This manual shows you how to operate the tester without connecting to a smartphone.
   Table 1: Functions on 60-Z Tester and ZenTest® Mobile App** FUNCTIONS| 60-Z TESTER| ZENTEST MOBILE APP
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   DISPLAY| LED Display| 1. Basic Mode: digital display + calibration info| Swipe to switch between various modes
   2. Dial Mode: digital display + dial display
   3. Graph Mode: digital display + graph display
   4. Table Mode: digital display + real time measurement and history display
   CALIBRATION| Press button to operate| Operate on smartphone following grap| hic guides
   SELF-DIAGNOSIS| Er1 – Er6 icons| Detailed problem analysis and solutions
   PARAMETER SETUP| Press buttons to setup (except for P7 and P11)| All parameters can be setup in Settings
   ALARM| The screen turns red when alarm is triggered; cannot be setup| Alarm display and alarm values can be pre-set for each parameter
   DATALOGGER| N/A| Manual or Auto. Datalogger; notes can be added to saved data
   DATA OUTPUT**| N/A| Share data via Email
2. Search ZenTest in Apple App Store or Google Play App Store to download the latest App for your tester.
3. For video tutorials on how to connect the tester to your smartphone and perform more functions in ZenTest Mobile App, please go to support.aperainst.com

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Please install batteries according to the following steps.
Please note direction of batteries: All POSITIVE SIDES (“+”) FACING UP. (Wrong installation of batteries will cause damage to the tester and potential hazards

1. Pull the battery cap up
2. Slide the battery cap along to the direction of arrow
3. Open the battery cap
4. Insert the batteries (ALL POSITIVE SIDES FACING UP) (see graph)
5. Close the battery cap
6. Slide and lock the battery cap along to the direction of arrow
7. Fit the tester’s cap while making sure to push all the way down. The tester’s waterproof design may be compromised if the cap is not fitted correctly.

KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

Short Press < 2 seconds, Long Press > 2 seconds

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1. When turned off, short press to turn on the tester; long press to enter parameter setting.
2. In calibration mode or parameter setting, short press to return to measurement mode.
3. In measurement mode, long press to turn off the tester, short press to turn on/off backlight.

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1. In measurement mode, long press to turn on/off Bluetooth® receiver. When turned on,  will be flashing; when connected to smartphone,  will stay on.
2. In parameter setting, short press to change parameter (Uni- directional).

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1. Long press to enter calibration mode.
2. In calibration mode, short press to confirm calibration.
3. In measurement mode, when automatic lock is turned off, short press to manually lock or unlock readings.

COMPLETE KIT

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE USE

1. A few drops of water are added to the probe cap to keep the pH electrode in an activated state before the tester leaves factory. Generally, users can start using the tester directly. If the measuring response is slow, users can soak the ORP electrode for 30 minutes in the 3M KCL storage solution (fill to the fill-line) before using it; if the electrode is dry for a long time (> 1 month), the ORP electrode responds slowly, You can soak the ORP electrode for 8 hours in the storage solution before using.
2. When the tester is not in use, we recommend adding one to two drops of tap water to the probe cap and close the cap (be careful not to add too much water). This way, the ORP probe’s sensitivity can be maintained and users can start using the tester right away next time.
3. Do not soak the ORP electrode in purified (e.g. distilled/deionized) water for a long time, which will make the electrode response slow. If this happens, soak the ORP electrode in 3M KCl solution for 3~5 hours, and then re-calibrate it before using.
4. The storage solution is 3M KCL (SKU: AI1107), and the tester kit comes with a bottle of 10mL storage solution (can be used repeatedly). If it is contaminated, replace it with a new one. Please do not use other brands’ storage solutions as they may contain other chemicals that can cause damage to the electrodes.
5. Things needed in addition to what’s in the box:
a) Distilled or deionized water (8-16oz) for rinsing the probe after each test
b) Tissue paper for drying the probe

6. ORP MEASUREMENT
ORP stands for Oxidation-Reduction Potential, measured in mV. It’s also called redox. ORP is a measure of the cleanliness of water & its ability to break down contaminants. Rinse the probe in distilled water and dry it. Dip the probe in sample solution, shake for a few seconds, and allow it to stand still. Get the ORP readings after  appears and stays on screen.

7. ORP CALIBRATION
7.1 Pour some 222 mV ORP standard solution into the calibration bottle (to about half volume).
7.2 Rinse electrode in distilled water and dry it. Short press to turn the meter on. Long press  to enter calibration  mode. If you need to exit calibration mode, short press
7.3 Dip electrode in the standard solution, stir gently, and allow it to stand still in the calibration solution until a stable  reading is reached. When stable icon comes up and stays, press to adjust the calibration value according to the  table below (also on the solution bottle’s label). Then short press to complete the calibration.

222 mV (25˚C) ORP Standard Buffer Solution Calibration Reference Table

TEM P ERATURE (˚C)| mV| TEM P ERATURE (˚C)| mV
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10| 242| 30| 215
15| 235| 35| 209
20| 227| 38| 205
25| 222| 40| 201

For example, if the temperature is around 25˚C, then adjust the calibration value to 222 mV. If the temperature is around 20˚C, then adjust the calibration value to 227 mV.

Notes

1. Usually there’s no need to calibrate for ORP testing. When the tester has been used for a long time, users can test it in 222 mV ORP standard buffer. If the error is big, please calibrate according to the steps in 7.1 to 7.3.
2. The meter has self-diagnosis function. Please refer to the followed chart for detailed information.

info@aperainst.com or +1 614-285-3080

The Maintenance of ORP Probes
After long-time use, the surface of the platinum pin can be contaminated and cause inaccuracy or slow response time. If that happened, the following methods can be adopted to clean and re-activate the sensor:

• For contamination caused by inorganic substances, dip the probe into 0.1 mol/L dilute hydrochloric acid for 30 minutes. Clean it with distilled water, soak it into the KCL storage solution for 6 hours, and then it will be ready for use again.
• For contamination caused by organic substances and oiliness, clean the platinum surface with dishwashing liquid, and rinse with distilled water. And then the probe will be ready for use again after 6 hours’ soaking in the storage solution.
• If the platinum surface is so severely contaminated that there forms an oxide film, toothpaste can be used to clean the platinum surface, and then wash it with distilled water. The probe will be ready for use again after 6 hours’ soaking in the storage solution.

PARAMETER SETTING

Table of Settings

SYMBOL             PARAMETER SETTING CONTENTS| CONTENT| FACTORY DEFAULTS
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P1| Temperature Unit| ˚C – ˚F| ˚F
P2| Select Automatic Lock| 5 – 20 seconds – Off| Off
P3| Automatic Backlight Off| 1 – 8 minutes – Off| 1
P4| Automatic Power Off| 10 – 20 minutes – Off| 10
P5| ORP Restores Back to Factory Defaults| On – Off| Off

8.2 Parameter Setting

1. When the meter is turned off, long press to enter parameter setting → short press  to  switch P01-P02… → P5. Short Press  , parameter flashes → short press to adjust parameter short press to confirm → Short press to exit parameter setting and go back to   measurement mode.
2. Auto. Lock (P02) – Users can set the auto lock time from 5 to 20 seconds. For example, if 10 seconds is set, when the measured value is stable for more than 10 seconds, the measured value will be automatically locked, and the HOLD icon will be displayed. Short press to release the lock. When the setting is “Off”, the Auto. lock function is turned off, that is, the measured value can only be manually locked. Short press to lock or unlock the measured value. The HOLD icon will be displayed when reading is locked.
3. Auto. Backlight (P03) ─ Users can set the automatic backlight time for 1 to 8 minutes. For example, if 3 minutes is set, the backlight will turn off automatically after 3 minutes; when the “Off” is set, the auto. backlight function will be turned off, and short press to manually turn the backlight on or off.
4. Auto. Power off (P04) ─ The auto. power off time can be set to 10 to 20 minutes. For example, if 15 minutes is set, the meter will automatically shut down after 15 minutes if no operation; when “Off” is set, the auto. power off function will be turned off. Long press to manually shut down the meter.
5. ORP Back to Factory Default (P05) – Select “Yes” to restore instrument calibration to theoretical value.
This function can be used when instrument does not work well in calibration or measurement. Calibrate and measure again after setting the instrument back to factory default.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ICONS AND FUNCTIONS

PROBE REPLACEMENT
To replace a probe:

1. Take off the probe cap
2. Screw off the probe ring
3. Unplug the probe
4. Plug in the new replacement probe (pay attention to the probe’s position)
5. Screw on the probe ring tightly. The replacement probe that is compatible with ORP60-Z is ORP60-DE (ORP Probe).

WARRANTY

We warrant this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agree to repair or replace free of charge, at option of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC, any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC for a period of TWO YEARS (SIX MONTHS for the probe) from the delivery. This limited warranty does NOT cover any damages due to: accidental damage, unauthorized repair, normal wear and tear, or external causes such as accidents, abuse, or other actions or events beyond our reasonable control.
To claim for warranty or seek additional help, please go to support.aperainst.com and click New support ticket. After the ticket is submitted, one of our customer care specialists will be assisting you within 1 business day.

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