PHscan10S Pocket pH Tester

Instruction Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the PHscan10S pocket pH tester. This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the meter, please carefully read the
following instructions before use.

Inserting the Batteries

Take out the G13A button cell batteries from the packaging. Follow the steps below to insert batteries into the battery compartment.
Remove the battery compartment lid.
Insert the three batteries into the battery compartment, note polarity.
Replace the battery compartment lid and turn clockwise until it is tight.

Keypad
PHscan10S pocket pH tester has a succinct membrane keypad, names and symbols describe the each function key controls.

INDEX:
KEY FUNCTION

Power the tester ON/OFF.

MEAS/HOLD Freezes the measured value on the display, press the key again to resume measuring.
In the calibration mode, exits calibration and returns to measurement mode.

Press and hold the key to enter the calibration mode.

CAL
Press the key again to select the pH buffer options.

ENTER Confirms the calibration or selected option.

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Prior to Use
Remove the electrode protective cap from the tester.

If the glass sensitive membrane on the electrode dries out, soak the electrode in 3M KCL solution or tap water for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT use
distilled or deionized water, it will shorten the life of sensor.

. Glass Sensitive Membrane

Preparing the pH Buffer Solutions

PHscan10S pocket pH tester is packaged with three pH buffer packets required for calibration.

Open the pH7.00 buffer packet, place the powder into a 250ml volumetric flask. Pour distilled water 250ml to scale line, mix the solution until
reagent is completely dissolved.

Preparation of pH4.01 and 10.01 standard buffer solutions are the same as above.
Prepared standard buffer solutions should be stored in hermetically sealed glass containers.
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Power On/Off
Press MEAS key to turn on the tester, the display shows measured value.
Press and hold the MEAS key for 5 seconds, the tester will turn off.
If you do not press any key for 8 minutes, the tester will automatically turn off to conserve energy.

pH Calibration
PHscan10S pocket pH tester must be calibrated prior to first use or new electrode replaced. To ensure accuracy, regular calibration is recommended. DO
NOT reuse pH buffer solution after calibration, contaminants in solution will affect the calibration and eventually the accuracy of the measurement.
1. Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water.
2. Press and hold the CAL key for 3 seconds, the display shows CAL 7-4. If necessary, press CAL key again, the display shows CAL 10-7.

Cal

3. Choose the pH buffer option you want to use, press ENTER key to confirm. The tester shows first calibration point, pH7.00.

Enter

4. Dip the pH electrode into the pH7.00 standard buffer solution, the end of the electrode must be completely immersed into the calibration solution.
Stir the tester gently.
5. Press ENTER key to confirm. Wait for the measured value to stabilize, the reading will flash 3 times indicating that first calibration point is completed.

Enter
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The tester automatically shows CAL 4 or CAL 10 depending on the option selected in the step 2.

or

6. Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water. Dip the electrode into the pH4.01 or 10.01 standard buffer solution. Stir the tester gently.
7. Press ENTER key to confirm. Wait for the measured value to stabilize, the reading will flash 3 times. CAL indicator disappears from the display, the
tester returns to measurement mode. Calibration is completed.

CAL

EXIT THE CALIBRATION:

During the calibration process, if you want to exit calibration, press MEAS key, the tester will return to measurement mode immediately.

pH Measurement
Rinse the pH electrode thoroughly with distilled water.
Dip the electrode into the sample solution, stir the tester gently.
Wait for the reading to stabilize, record the measured value on the display.

Hold Function
During the measurement, press HOLD key, the tester will immediately freeze current displayed value, HOLD indicator appears on the display.
Press the key again to release the measured reading, you can continue to take measurement.

Meas
Hold

Electrode Care and Maintenance

For best results, please always keep the pH electrodes sensitive membrane wet.
Ensure that the electrode is thoroughly washed with distilled water after each use.
If you do not use the tester for long periods, please store the sensor with electrode storage solution. DO NOT use de-ionized or distilled water.

HOW TO PREPARE THE ELECTRODE STORAGE SOLUTION:

Dissolve 22.365 grams of potassium chloride reagent (KCL) in the 100mL distilled water, stir the solution until the solution has thoroughly mixed.
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Electrode Replacement
When the tester fails to calibrate or gives fluctuating readings for calibration standards, you need to replace the electrode module.
1. Twist the electrode collar counter clockwise, pull the old electrode module away from the tester.

2. Align the slot on the new electrode module, gently push the module into the tester.

3. Twist the electrode collar clockwise until it is tight. Installation is completed.

Troubleshooting
LCD DISPLAY CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Electrode dried out Soak the pH electrode in 3M KCL solution or tap water for 10 minutes
Measured value is out of range Check the electrode whether clogged, dirty or broken
Incorrect pH buffer solutions Using the fresh pH buffer solutions for calibration
Electrode is broken Replace the pH electrode module

Specifications
Model PHscan10S
pH Range 0.0~14.0pH
pH Accuracy 0.1pH
Calibration Points 2 points
Calibration Solutions USA (pH4.01/7.00/10.01)
Power Off Manual or Automatic (8 minutes after last key pressed)
Sensor Type Standard pH Electrode (Order Code: E-PHSCAN-S)
Operating Temperature 0~60C, 32~140F
Power Requirements 3 1.5V "G13A" Batteries
Dimensions 185(L) 40(Dia.)mm
Weight 100g
Hazardous Substance Statement
Bante Instruments is committed to the reduction and eventual elimination of all hazardous substances in both the manufacturing process and finished
products we supply. We have an active manufacturing and procurement program to minimize and eliminate the use of harmful heavy metals such as cadmium,
lead, mercury and the like. New technologies and design parameters are also promoting these efforts and we expect to have little or no such materials in our
product in the coming years. We welcome our customer suggestions on how to speed up these efforts.

Warranty
The warranty period for meter is one year from the date of shipment. Above warranty does not cover sensor and calibration solutions. For more information,
please contact nearest authorized distributor.

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