Velleman DVM8681 User manual

DVM8681

PEN-TYPE PH METER

PH-METER

PH-MÈTRE

PH-METRO

PH-MESSGERÄT

STRUMENTO DI MISURA PER PH

MIERNIK PH

USER MANUAL 4

GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 10

MODE D’EMPLOI 16

MANUAL DEL USUARIO 22

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 28

MANUALE UTENTE 34

INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI 41

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USER MANUAL

1. Introduction

To all residents of the European Union

Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that

disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the

environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as

unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized

company for recycling. This device should be returned to

your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local

environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly

before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in

transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

Keep this device away from children and unauthorized users.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of

the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized

dealer for service and/or spare parts.

Warning: Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as

they may explode. Do not attempt to recharge non-

rechargeable batteries (alkaline). Dispose of batteries in

accordance with local regulations. Keep batteries away from

children.

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3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last

pages of this manual.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute

force when operating the device.

 Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.

 All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.

Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered

by the warranty.

 Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in

an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

 Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual

is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept

responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

 Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Features

 waterproof housing (IP67)

 dual display with ATC

 data hold function

 pen size, fits easily in the pocket

 low battery indication

 auto power off

 °C of °F selectable

 automatic calibration

 calibration up to 3 points

5. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

1

measured pH reading

2

CAL – calibration mode

3

ATC – automatic temperature compensation

4

temperature reading

5

HLD – data hold

6

PWR – power button

7

CAL – calibration

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6. Battery Installation

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

The display will blink when battery power is insufficient.

1. Loosen the two screws holding the battery cover. Do not

discard the small washer.

2. Insert 4 x LR44 button cell batteries respecting the polarity.

3. Close the battery compartment.

7. Operation

7.1 General Operation

Refer to the illustrations on page 3 of this manual.

1. Remove the bottom and the inner cap to expose the

electrode. It is normal to find some whitish crystals on the

inner cap and electrode. Keep the sponge in the cap wet

to keep the electrode in a good storage condition.

2. Dip the electrode into the test solution. Press PWR and stir

the pH meter to get a stable reading.

3. A small dot will be flashing while the meter is in measuring

mode. The temperature (in °C or °F) will also be displayed.

4. Press HLD to freeze the current reading. Note that the dot

will stop flashing. Press HLD again to release the reading.

5. Turn off the meter by pressing PWR. Cover the electrode

with the cap and store the meter at an ambient temperature

between 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F). Refer to

“7.4. Calibrating your Meter” to perform the 3-points

calibration.

7.2 Auto Power-Off

1. This meter will switch off after

approximately 20 minutes of inactivity.

2. Disable this function by holding HLD and PWR

simultaneously pressed before power-on. An “n” will briefly

appear onto the display. The function has been disabled.

The function will be reactivated after every power-off.

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7.3 Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)

1. Since pH values are temperature dependent, pH applications

require some form of temperature compensation to ensure

standardized pH values. This meter automatically corrects

the pH values based on the temperature of the measured

solution.

2. Hold CAL and PWR simultaneously pressed

before power-on. “°C” or “°F” will appear

on the display. Select your temperature unit

with HLD and press CAL to save.

3. “SA” will briefly appear on the display to

indicate the selection has been saved. This

selection will be saved after power-off.

7.4 Calibrating your Meter

1. Calibration is necessary and should be done regularly, even

on a daily basis when using the meter often.

2. Switch on your pH meter.

3. Place the electrode into the pH 4 test

solution (available at your chemist’s) and

press CAL to enter the calibration mode.

“CA” will briefly appear on the display. After

a few seconds “CAL” and the pH value will

appear on the display indicating the meter

has been calibrated.

4. Do the same with the pH 7 and pH 10 test solutions.

5. The meter will display “En” if the calibration

was not done correctly or if the probe could

not detect the test solution in the voltage

range below. In this case, recalibrate as per

above.

pH 4.00

pH 7.00

pH 10.00

97 mV….250 mV

-60 mV….60 mV

-250 mV….-97 mV

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6. If the meter successfully recognizes the test solution, the

solution pH value (4, 7 or 10) will appear on the display. If

the displayed value differs slightly from the supposed value,

e.g. 4.01 instead of 4.00, press HLD to change the value. The

adjustable calibration range for pH 4 is 3.50 ~ 4.50, for pH 7

is 6.50 ~ 7.50 and for pH 10 is 9.50 ~ 10.50.

7. A stable value will automatically be saved.

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

 Avoid touching the probe with bare hands and keep it wet by

moistening the sponge in the cap.

 Rinse the probe with tap water or better, de-ionized water after

each measurement.

 Remove the batteries from the meter if not used for a long time.

9. Troubleshooting

 No display after power-on

Check the batteries. Replace them if necessary (see “6. Battery

Installation”).

 Slow response

Clean the probe thoroughly with tap water and rinse with de-

ionized water afterwards.

 Display indicates “- - -”

The pH value is out of the pH range (pH 0 ~ pH 14). The solution

is either too acid or too alkaline.

 The displayed pH value is unstable

The probe is exposed. Dip it in the solution to be measured.

10. Technical Specifications

accuracy

0.2 pH

pH range

0 - 14

temperature accuracy

± 1°C

temperature resolution

0.5°C/°F

resolution

0.1 pH

ATC

yes

self-calibration

yes

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dimensions

150 x 36 x 25 mm

weight

65 g

battery

4 x LR44 (incl.)

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv

cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury

resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info

concerning this product and the latest version of this manual,

please visit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in

this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

The Velleman nv warranty covers normal operation and does

not cover battery, misuse, abuse, alteration, tampering,

neglect, improper maintenance or damage resulting from

leaking batteries. Proof of purchase is required for warranty

repairs. Warranty is void if the meter has been opened.

The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All

worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied,

reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or

otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman®

acquired extensive experience in the

electronics world and currently distributes its

products in over 85 countries.

All our products fulfil strict quality requirements

and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to

ensure the quality, our products regularly go

through an extra quality check, both by an

internal quality department and by specialized

external organisations. If, all precautionary

measures notwithstanding, problems should

occur, please make appeal to our warranty

(see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning

Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-

month warranty on production flaws and

defective material as from the original date of

purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article

with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail

value totally or partially when the complaint is

valid and a free repair or replacement of the

article is impossible, or if the expenses are out

of proportion.

You will be delivered a replacing article or a

refund at the value of 100% of the purchase

price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year

after the date of purchase and delivery, or a

replacing article at 50% of the purchase price

or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail

value in case of a flaw occurred in the second

year after the date of purchase and delivery.

• Not covered by warranty:

- all direct or indirect damage caused after

delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation,

shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the

article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss),

compensation for loss of profits;

- consumable goods, parts or accessories that

are subject to an aging process during normal

use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-

rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps,

rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);

- flaws resulting from fire, water damage,

lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…;

- flaws caused deliberately, negligently or

resulting from improper handling, negligent

maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to

the manufacturer’s instructions;

- damage caused by a commercial,

professional or collective use of the article (the

warranty validity will be reduced to six (6)

months when the article is used

professionally);

- damage resulting from an inappropriate

packing and shipping of the article;

- all damage caused by modification, repair or

alteration performed by a third party without

written permission by Velleman®.

• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to

your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed

(preferably in the original packaging), and be

completed with the original receipt of purchase

and a clear flaw description.

• Hint: In order to save on cost and time,

please reread the manual and check if the flaw

is caused by obvious causes prior to

presenting the article for repair. Note that

returning a non-defective article can also

involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration

are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice

to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to

modification according to the article (see

article’s manual).

Velleman® service- en kwaliteitsgarantie

Velleman® heeft sinds zijn oprichting in 1972

een ruime ervaring opgebouwd in de

elektronicawereld en verdeelt op dit moment

producten in meer dan 85 landen. Al onze

producten beantwoorden aan strikte

kwaliteitseisen en aan de wettelijke bepalingen

geldig in de EU. Om de kwaliteit te

waarborgen, ondergaan onze producten op

regelmatige tijdstippen een extra

kwaliteitscontrole, zowel door onze eigen

kwaliteitsafdeling als door externe

gespecialiseerde organisaties. Mocht er

ondanks deze voorzorgen toch een probleem

optreden, dan kunt u steeds een beroep doen

op onze waarborg (zie waarborgvoorwaarden).

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