Operating Manual

icon () to appear and stay on the display; then short distilled or deionized water do not have enough ions pres-
press CAL/ to complete the 2nd point calibration. Tester ent for the electrode to function properly. To measure the
returns to measurement mode, and calibration icons pH of distilled or deionized water, users need to use a
EcoTestr™ pH1 Pocket Tester “L” and “M” will appear on bottom left side of display. specialized instrument. When testing purified water like
spring water or drinking water, it will take longer for the
Notes: readings to stabilize (typically 3 to 5 minutes) because
Keypad Functions there are very few ions left to be detected by the sensor.
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 ester will automatically recognize pH buffer solution.
Short press = <2 seconds Users can choose 1, 2, or 3 calibration points. The 1st • Do NOT store probe in purified water because that will
Long press = >2 seconds calibration must be in a calibration solution of pH 7.00, cause permanent damage to the pH probe. Purified water
then followed by the 2nd or 3rd calibration. For details, is only recommended for rinsing the probe. The probe
please refer to the following table: should be stored in 3M KCL pH electrode storage solution
1. Short press to turn on; long press to
turn off. for best accuracy or stored in the pH 4.00 calibration solu-
Recommended tion as an alternative if storage solution is not handy.
2. When turned off, long press to enter Indication
Calibration Solutions accuracy
MEAS setup mode. icons • Storing the probe dry will NOT cause permanent damage
and range
3. In mode setting, short press to change to it. It will only temporarily cause the probe to lose its
1-point pH 7.00 M Accuracy ≥0.1 pH sensitivity, which can always be restored by soaking in
parameter.
pH 4.00 the storage solution or pH 4.00 calibration solution.
1. When turned on, long press to enter L M Range <7.0 pH
and 7.00
calibration mode. 2-point
pH 7.00
CAL M H Range >7.0 pH Setting the Parameters
2. In calibration mode, short press to and 10.01
< confirm calibration. pH 4.00, 7.00, Wide measuring When tester is off, long press /MEAS to enter setup mode.
3-point L M H
3. In mode setting, short press to confirm and 10.01 range Short press /MEAS to switch from P1 to P2 to P3. Short
parameter selection. press CAL/ and parameter will flash, then short press
/MEAS to choose desired parameter. Short press CAL/ to
Measurement confirm parameter selection. Long press /MEAS to return
Calibration to measurement mode.
1. Short press /MEAS to turn on the tester. Rinse in
1. For first-time use or if the tester hasn’t been used for a distilled water in a clean cup and use tissue paper to
long time, pour some buffer/storage solution to the Fill Symbol Menu setting Selection Factory default
gently dab off excess water.
line in the probe cap, and soak probe for about 15 to P1 Select pH buffer USA – NIST USA
30 minutes to hydrate the pH sensor. 2. Stir probe in sample solution, leave it to stand. Wait for Select temperature
the stability icon () to remain on, then take a reading. P2 °F – °C °C
2. Short press /MEAS to turn on. Rinse in distilled water unit
in a clean cup and use tissue paper to gently dab off Notes: Restore to factory
P3 No – Yes No
excess water. default
• If you see some white crystalline solid leaked out of the
3. L
 ong press CAL/ to enter calibration mode; short press pH probe, that’s the reference solution (3M KCL) inside
/MEAS to exit. the probe. It is NOT a sign of any defective issue. It is a Notes:
Note: Always start calibration with pH 7.00 buffer. normal phenomenon when the probe is stored dry for a  here are two types of possible standard pH buffer
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4. Insert the probe in pH 7.00 calibration period of time. It proves that the junction of the probe is solutions (P1):
pH

solution, stir gently, and leave it to stand. working well. Users can simply rinse the probe in distilled
Wait for the measurement stability icon () 6.6 pH
water to remove the solids and use the tester as usual.
Icons
pH standard buffer solution series
to appear and stay on the display (see Fig 1); 
7 • After each test, user should rinse the pH probe thoroughly USA series NIST series
then short press CAL/ to complete the 1st with distilled water or purified water.
1.68 pH or 1.68 pH or
calibration. Tester returns to measurement
mode, and the calibration icon “M” appears
 • When using premixed pH calibration buffer solutions, we Three-
L
4.00 pH 4.01 pH
Figure 1
on bottom left side of display. recommend replacing the solution after 10 to 15 times of point M 7.00 pH 6.86 pH
use to maintain accuracy. calibration
5. Rinse probe in distilled water. Long press CAL/ to enter 10.01 pH or 9.18 pH or
H
calibration mode. Insert the probe in pH 4.00 calibration • This tester will NOT give accurate or stable pH readings 12.45 pH 12.45 pH
solution, stir gently, and let it stand. Wait for the stability when testing distilled or deionized water. This is because
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 Self-Diagnostic Messages Warranty
Self-diagnosis IP rating: IP67 (waterproof), floats on water when sensor cap We warrant this instrument to be free from defects in
Symbol How to fix is on material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
information
free of charge, at option of Oakton Instruments, any
Wrong pH • Check if calibration Dimensions (L x W x H): 7" x 1.5" x 1.25" (17.8 x 4 x 3.1 cm) malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to
calibration solution is correct. responsibility of Oakton Instruments, for a period of
solution, or Weight: 3.8 oz (107 g)
• Check if probe is damaged. two years from the delivery (a six-month limited warranty
measured value
is not within the • Check if there is any air applies to probes). This warranty does not apply to
range of bubble in the glass bulb Ordering Information defects resulting from actions such as misuse (violation
the tester. sensor.* of the instructions in this manual or operations in the
Model Product description Catalog number manner not specified in this manual), improper mainte-
The 1st point calibration
Er 1 must be pH 7.00. Perform
the 2nd point calibration (pH
pH1 EcoTestr pocket pH tester 35634-05 nance, and unauthorized repairs. Warranty period is the
time limit to provide free service for the products
purchased by customers, not the service life of the tester
Calibration 4.00) immediately after the or probe.
order not 1st point. Do NOT turn off Battery Installation
performed the tester until user conducts The tester uses four AAA batteries. Please install batteries Oakton Instruments reserves the right to update the
correctly. the 2nd point calibration, according to the following steps. Note the correct direction information in this manual without giving notice in
otherwise user will need to of battery installation: the positive side (+) of every single advance.
restart the process with the battery must face up. Incorrect installation of batteries will
1st point calibration.
cause damage to the tester and create a potential hazard.
CAL/ is
pressed before
Wait for the measurement
Er 2 measurement 4 x AAA Batteries
stability icon () to appear
is stable
and stay, then press CAL/ . 2 5
( appears +
+
and stays) 1 7
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*If you find any air bubble in the glass bulb of the pH sensor, simply invert 4
the probe for a few times to remove it. The existence of an air bubble in the +
+
glass bulb will significantly decrease the accuracy of measurement. 3
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Specifications
Range 0 to 14.0 pH
1. Pull the battery cap up.
Resolution 0.1 pH
2. Slide the battery cap along the direction of arrow.
pH Accuracy ±0.1 pH
Calibration points 1, 2, or 3 points 3. Open the battery cap.
Automatic temperature 32 to 122°F 4. Insert the batteries (ALL POSITIVE SIDES FACING UP).
compensation (0 to 50°C) 99 Washington Street
5. Close the battery cap.
32 to 122°F Melrose, MA 02176
Range 6. Slide and lock the battery cap along the direction of Phone 781-665-1400
(0 to 50°C)
Temperature Resolution 0.1°F/°C arrow. Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Accuracy ±0.9°F (0.5°C) 7. Fit the tester’s cap while making sure to push all the
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Power: four AAA batteries (included); >400 hours of compromised if the cap is not fitted correctly.
continuous operation
Low-voltage warning: battery status icon flashes
Auto power-off: tester automatically turns off after 8 minutes
of nonuse

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