Altana LC 4 Manuale Utente

ba75717e01 05/2007DRAFT: Thursday, 26. April 2007BYKLC4Cat. no.: 1740Operating manualHand-held conductivity meterTref25nLFCALCALMEMMEMS/cmCESCESC1 3 1

Commissioning BYK LC 4103.3 Connecting the sensor module1 Unscrew the coupling ring (1) from the meter.2 Place the sensor module (2) in a straight pos

BYKLC4 Commissioning113.4 Storing the meter and sensor moduleTo maintain the operability of the meter and sensor module for a long time, leave the sen

Commissioning BYK LC 412

BYKLC4 Operation134 Operation4.1 Operating elementsThe entire operation is carried out via the touch sensitive surface of the display (touch screen).

Operation BYK LC 414Touch screen The touch screen contains 8 touch sensitive tactile areas that start different functions when being pressed, dependin

BYKLC4 Operation15Touch screenoperationIn this operating manual, keys are indicated by angle brackets <..>. The touch screen symbol (example <

Operation BYK LC 4164.2 Switching on the meterNoteThe meter has an energy saving feature to avoid unnecessary battery deple-tion. The energy saving fe

BYKLC4 Operation174.3 Measuring4.3.1 General informationDepth ofimmersionFor measurements in a measuring solution we recommend an immersion depth of a

Operation BYK LC 4184.3.2 Carrying out measurementsSetting menu,measuredparameter1 Make sure a valid calibration exists for the measuring system (see

BYKLC4 Operation194.3.3 Setting the TDS factor1 If necessary, press <"_> [<Measured value>] repeatedly until the measured parameter T

BYK LC 42Accuracy whengoing to pressThe use of advanced technology and the high quality standard of our instruments are the result of continuous devel

Operation BYK LC 4204.3.4 Switching over the temperature unitFor reproducible conductivity measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of

BYKLC4 Operation214.4 Adjusting/calibrating the cell constantWhy adjust/calibrate the cellconstant?The actual cell constant of the sensor module can s

Operation BYK LC 422AutoRead(drift control)The calibration procedure automatically activates the AutoRead function. The display of the unit flashes du

BYKLC4 Operation23NoteYou can terminate the setting of the cell constant with <E>. The data of the terminated setting is not used.The cell const

Operation BYK LC 4244.4.2 Determining the cell constant (calibration in the control stan-dard)NoteThis method of automatically determining the cell co

BYKLC4 Operation25NoteIf no valid calibration can be accomplished, the Err3 error message appears on the display. Measuring is not possible in this co

Operation BYK LC 4264.5 Setting the temperature compensationThe calculation of the temperature compensation is based on the preset reference temperatu

BYKLC4 Operation274.5.1 Selecting the temperature compensationSetting menu forthe temperaturecompensation1 Open the setting menu for the cell constant

Operation BYK LC 4284.5.2 Setting the linear temperature coefficient NoteYou can terminate the setting of the temperature coefficient with <E>.

BYKLC4 Operation294.6 Setting the reference temperatureThe setting is only effective if the linear or nonlinear temperature compensa-tion is switched

BYKLC431 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation BYK LC 4304.7 Calibration dataThe calibrated cell constant is displayed after calibration (see section 4.4.2) and is accessible any time. 1

BYKLC4 Operation314.8 Setting the calibration intervalThe calibration interval determines how many days after the last calibration the instrument shou

Operation BYK LC 4324.9 SavingThe BYK LC 4 meter has a data memory. Up to 50 measurement datasets can be stored in it. A dataset consists of:! Main m

BYKLC4 Operation33If all storage locations are occupied, the StoFull message appears. You have the following options:4.9.2 Displaying measured data fr

Operation BYK LC 4344.9.3 Erasing measured data from the memoryTo erase all datasets proceed as follows:5 If necessary, display further elements of th

BYKLC4 Operation354.10 ClockThe meter has a clock. When saving measured values and calibrating, the date and current time are automatically saved as w

Operation BYK LC 4364 Set the time with <>> and <<>.5 Select the [<Day> or <Month>] with <5_> or <6_>.The d

BYKLC4 Operation374.10.2 Alarm functionWith the alarm function you set a point of time (alarm time) at which an alarm signal should sound. Prerequisit

Operation BYK LC 438Switching on thealarm functionSwitching off thealarm function4.10.3 Stopwatch With the stopwatch, you measure time periods of up t

BYKLC4 Operation394.10.4 TimerThe timer function can count down the seconds of a specified time interval (timer intervall) of maximum 59:59 (minutes:s

BYK LC 445.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.2 Battery exchange . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation BYK LC 440NoteIf the timer has been stopped you can! Reset the timer to the adjusted timer interval with <R>.! Terminate the timer and

BYKLC4 Operation414.12 Reset The following parameters are stored in the sensor module. The reset function resets them to the delivery condition.NoteTh

Operation BYK LC 442Resetting themeasuring param-etersSetting thecalibration interval1 Start the INIT initialization menu with <C_>.2 For initia

BYK LC 4 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal435 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal5.1 MaintenanceThe meter is almost maintenance-free. The only maintenance a

Maintenance, cleaning, disposal BYK LC 4445.3 CleaningOccasionally wipe the outside of the meter with a damp, soft cloth.CautionThe housing components

BYK LC 4 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal45Cleaning thesensor moduleWe recommend to clean the sensor module thoroughly, especially before measuring low

Maintenance, cleaning, disposal BYK LC 446

BYKLC4 What to do if...476 What to do if...Error message0FL0FL0FL0FL, UFLUFLUFLUFL Error messageErr3Err3Err3Err3Error messageErr4Err4Err4Err4Error me

What to do if... BYK LC 448No stablemeasured value Indication, l Meter does notreact to keystroke Sensor symbolflashes Message, St oFullStoF ullStoF

BYKLC4 Technical data497 Technical data7.1 Measuring instrumentDimensions approx. 140 x 80 x 33 mm (without sensor module)Weight approx. 115 g (withou

BYKLC4 Overview51 OverviewThe BYK LC 4 hand-held meter and a suitable sensor module enable you to measure the conductivity, specific resistance, salin

Technical data BYK LC 450Measuring rangesandresolution Accuracy(± 1 digit) [µS/cm] [mS/cm]0.0 ... 199.90 ... 19990.00 ... 19.990.0 ... 199.9Spec.

BYKLC4 Technical data51Accuracy(± 1 digit)Cell constant,calibrated Cell constant,adjusted Referencetemperature Memory locations 50SAL Range 0.0 ... 42

Technical data BYK LC 4527.2 Sensor module TetraCon VElectrodesMaterialDimensionsDepth ofimmersionmin.: 36 mmmax.: 75.5 mm (T < 50 °C)max.: 54.0 mm

BYKLC4 Technical data53Storage medium AirAccessoriesMaterial of thermistor enclosureGraphiteWorking temperature -5 .. +100°CThermistor response behavi

Technical data BYK LC 454

BYKLC4 Lists558ListsThis chapter provides additional information and orientation aids.Abbreviations The list of abbreviations explains the indicators

Lists BYK LC 456AbbreviationsConductivity value°C Temperature unit, Celsius°F Temperature unit, FahrenheitAR AutoRead (drift control)C Cell constant c

BYKLC4 Lists57GlossaryAdjusting To manipulate a measuring system so that the relevant value (e. g. the displayed value) differs as little as possible

Lists BYK LC 458ReferencetemperatureIn order to compare values measured at different temperatures, the values have to be converted to a fixed temperat

BYKLC4 Index599 IndexAAlarm function ...37Authorized use ...7CCalibratio

Overview BYK LC 46

Index BYK LC 460

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BYKLC4 Safety72SafetyThis operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the

Safety BYK LC 482.2 General safety instructionsThis instrument is built and inspected according to the relevant guidelines and norms for electronic me

BYKLC4 Commissioning93 Commissioning3.1 Scope of delivery! BYK LC 4 hand-held meter! Sensor module (TetraCon V)! Accompanying documents:– Manual for c