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MODEL 3081 pH/ORP SECTION 9.0
CALIBRATION OF ORP MEASUREMENTS
9.4 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
9.4.1 Purpose
1. As discussed in Section 14.6 (ORP, Concentration, and pH), ORP is a
function of temperature. The accuracy of a new sensor/transmitter loop is
about ±1°C, which is adequate for most applications. A new sensor sel-
dom requires temperature calibration.
2. Calibrate the sensor/transmitter loop if . . .
a. ±1°C accuracy is NOT acceptable, or
b. the temperature measurement is suspected of being in error.
NOTE
A transmitter adjacent to the one being calibrated may pick
up signals from the IRC. To avoid accidentally changing set-
tings, use a different security code for each nearby transmit-
ter. See Section 5.7, Security.
9.4.2 Procedure
1. Place the transmitter in ORP mode. See Section 10.6.3, steps 1 - 3. After
selecting and saving OrP, press EXIT twice to return to the main display.
2. Place the ORP sensor and a calibrated reference thermometer in an insu-
lated container of water at ambient temperature. Be sure the temperature
element in the sensor is completely submerged by keeping the sensor tip
at least three inches below the water level. Stir continuously. Allow at
least 20 minutes for the standard thermometer, sensor, and water to
reach constant temperature.
3. Enter the CALIBRATE menu by pressing CAL on the IRC. The Std sub-
menu appears (pictured above left).
4. At the Std sub-menu, press NEXT . The tEMP AdJ sub-menu appears.
5. Press ENTER to display the temperature editing prompt.
6. Compare the temperature displayed by the transmitter with the tempera-
ture measured with the reference thermometer. If the readings are differ-
ent, use the editing keys to change the flashing display to the value deter-
mined with the reference thermometer. The reading cannot be changed
by more than 15°C.
7. Press ENTER . The value will be saved, and the display will return to the
tEMP AdJ sub-menu.
8. To leave the CALIBRATE menu, press EXIT .
9. Check linearity by measuring the temperature of water 10 to 15°C cooler
and 10 to 15°C warmer than the water used for calibration. Because of
the time required for the temperature element in the sensor to reach con-
stant temperature, a well-insulated container or, better, a constant tem-
perature bath is required for this step.
1400
mV
Std