ThermOrion_Monitor_1811EL_instr_D802

Model 1811EL
Low-Level Sodium Monitor
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

test sample
values values
˚C ppm
mV ppb
slope error
E0 stable

enter/
done

sample test program

begin two
cal. cal pt. cal.
complete

add add
error std. 1 std. 2

PURE WATER ®
MONITORS

1800 series

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 Model 1811EL Low-Level Sodium Monitor

CONTENTS
General Information 1 Calibration 23
Introduction 1 Rinsing of Flowcell 23
Principles of Operation 1 Double Known addition Calibration 24
Principles of Calibration 2 Calibration at Non-Standard
Sample Requirements 3 Concentrations 26
Description of Model 1811EL Monitor 4 Span Check Procedure 26
Off-Line Calibration Procedure 27
Instrument Preparation 7 Blank Correction Procedure 28
Unpacking Instrument 7
Mounting, Plumbing and Wiring of Monitor 8 Instrument Maintenance 29
Electrical Wiring of Series 1800 Monitor 9 Maintenance Schedule 29
Installation of Reagent & Diffusion Tubing 10 Weekly Maintenance 29
Conditioning & Installation of Monthly Maintenance 29
New Sodium Electrode 11 Bi-Monthly Maintenance 31
Installation of New Reference Electrode 11 Yearly Preventative Maintenance 31
Installation of ATC probe 12
Flow Regulation 12 Troubleshooting 33
Repair and Service 37
Instrument Operation 13 Notice of Compliance 37
Description of Basic Unit Controls 13 Declaration of Conformity 38
Start-up & Normal Instrument Operation 14
Initial Instrument Set-Up 14 Warranty 39
Use of Test Mode 15
Error Mode 15 Ordering Information 41
Shutdown & Start-Up Procedure 16
Flow Off 16 Appendix 43
Resetting Computer 43
Installation & Operation
of Modules 17 Specifications 47
Signal Conditioner Module 17
Removing Installed Module 17 IMPORTANT NOTICE/DANGER: Current
Replacing Installed Module 17 Model 1800 Series Instruments have had duck
Setting Module Output 17 bill valves removed from flow cell manifold to
prolong tubing life. As a result, power must be
Electrical Connections 18
shut off at base of monitor before removal of
Description of Signal Conditioner 18
reagent bottle assembly. Otherwise, the air
Programming Measuring Range 19
pump will spatter caustic reagent outward as
Optional Alarm Module 19 bottle is removed.
Setting Alarm Output 20
Electrical Connections 21
Description of Alarm Module Controls 21
Alarm During Calibration 22
Alarm After Power Failure 22
Setting Alarms 1 and 2 22
Model 1811EL Low-Level Sodium Monitor

restrictor temperature
probe
reference
probe
sensing
probe
flowmeter
calibration
level

flow measuring
valve level
calibration
diverter
pressure valve
reducing
valve

bypass
filter
bypass
valve
inlet
valve
reagent
addition
system
drain

Figure 1: block Diagram of Sample Flow

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5

Legend 4
7
1. inlet valve 8
2. bypass filter 9
36
3. pressure regulator
18
4. flowmeter
3
5. flow restrictor tubing
6. electrolyte reservoir 2
7. reference electrode
8. sensing electrode 11
37
9. temperature probe
11 flow cell manifold
19
14. reagent diffusion bottle
3
18. air pump 14
19. drain
36. flow valve
37. bypass valve Figure 2: Flow Diagram — Normal Operation
 Model 1811EL Low-Level Sodium Monitor

GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction Principles of Operation
This manual covers operation, maintenance and Figure 1 is a block diagram of sample flow
troubleshooting for Model 1811EL which through the monitor. Figure 2 illustrates the
incorporates added software features of off-line sample flow during normal operation.
calibration and blank correction.
As shown in Figure 2 the sample enters the
The Thermo Orion Model 1811EL Low-Level Series 1800 Monitor and passes through inlet
Sodium Monitor is a microprocessor-based valve, 1, bypass filter, 2, pressure regulator, 3,
analyzer designed to measure continuously trace flow meter, 4, and restrictor tubing, 5. The sample
ion levels in relatively pure water. Model 1811EL then passes through the flow cell manifold, 11, into
Monitor measures sodium in the .01 ppb to 1000 a reagent diffusion bottle, 14, where pH
ppb range, and has been specifically designed to adjustment takes place. The pH adjusted sample
operate with steam condensate, feedwater, then flows back into the flow cell manifold, 11,
make-up and demineralization output samples. where air is introduced from the air line, 18, to
ensure proper mixing and fast response. The
A unique system for pH adjustment eliminates the
sample then flows back through the flow cell
need for expensive reagents and frequent
manifold, 11, into an atmospheric drain, 19.
maintenance. Instrument calibration is quick,
simple, highly reliable and accurate using a simple The sensing electrode responds logarithmically to
pipet. A temperature sensor, mounted in the changes in the sodium ion concentration. This
measuring cell, is used for automatic temperature response is described by the Nernst equation:
compensation. The installed signal conditioner
E = E0 + 2.3 (RT/nF) · log (C/Ciso)
offers the choice between linear and logarithmic
concentration output. Where:
E = measured electrode potential, mV
E0 = potential, when C equals C(iso), mV
R = ideal gas constant
T = temperature of sample, degrees K
n = valence of ionic species
(+1 for sodium ion)
F = Faraday’s constant
C = effective sodium ion
concentration (activity)
Ciso = concentration (activity) of sodium
ion where potential E is temperature
independent (isopotential point)
The above equation indicates that the measured
potential varies with both temperature and the
concentration of the ion of the interest. In order to
eliminate error caused by fluctuations in sample
temperature, the Series 1800 Monitor’s
microprocessor constantly updates temperature
corrections from data supplied by the ATC probe.

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Principles of Calibration
From the Nernst equation, the theoretical Double-Known Addition (DKA)
response of a sodium ion-selective electrode to Numbers refer to Figure 3.
a ten-fold change in concentration at 25 ºC is
Calibration procedures for an analytical instrument
59.16 mV. This is referred to as the electrode
are important and must be performed carefully.
slope(s). Most electrodes, however, do not
The patented calibration procedure used in the
exhibit a theoretical slope. Therefore, the
Model 1811EL is a variation on Double Known
instrument is calibrated to determine its actual
Addition (DKA). This method has distinct
value. Two standards are used to provide
advantages when compared with conventional
information necessary for the microprocessor to
methods of calibration. It is fast, easy, accurate
compute the actual slope and E0 for use during
and uses a readily available pipet for calibration.
sample analysis.
The sample reservoir, as shown in Figure 1, has
In order to eliminate interference from hydrogen
two sample volumes; a normal operation volume
ions which can become significant when
(about 20 mL) and a calibration volume (about
measuring low levels of sodium, the Model 1811EL
100mL). The lower volume results in fast system
Monitor adjusts sample pH to above 11. This pH
response while on-line, and the higher volume
adjustment is accomplished by the patented
ensures accuracy in calibration. The sample
passive diffusion process wherein the sample
diverter valve, 12, is pushed in to fill the sample
passes through a tubing coil present in the
reservoir to 100 mL volume prior to calibration.
reagent bottle containing aqueous amine solution
which diffuses through the tube wall and At this point the actual concentration in the
redissolves, raising sample pH to about 11. sample is unknown but the instrument measures
the potential (Es) and stores this value in the
Flow of sample into reservoir of flow cell is set by
microprocessor. A known amount of Standard
a combination of pressure regulator and flow
Solution 1 is added to the sample reservoir which
restrictor tube. The pressure regulator is adjusted
increases the concentration (Cs) with a
to give a nominal flow of 40 mL/min. The diverter
corresponding known amount (dC1). The new
valve on the flow cell is pulled out during normal
potential (E1) is measured and stored
operation, which maintains a sample reservoir
automatically, when stability is reached. Standard
volume of approximately 20 mL. Therefore, this
2, preferably 10 times more concentrated than
system’s fast response time is a result of both
Standard 1, is added which again increases the
sample volume and flow rate. The air for mixing
concentration (dC2) in the sample reservoir. Again
the sample is recirculated to eliminate potential
the new potential (E2) is measured and stored
sodium contamination from airborne salt.
when stable. Now, we have the following three
unknowns:
Es = E0 + S log (Cs/Ciso)
E1 = E0 + S log [(Cs + dC1)/Ciso]
E2 = E0 + S log [(Cs+ dC1+ dC2)/Ciso]
Es, E1, E2 have been determined during the
calibration procedure. The microprocessor solves
these three equations giving the values of S and
E0. This data is stored for use during on-line
monitoring to convert the measured potential in
the sample into concentration values either in ppm
or ppb.

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Sample Requirements
When the calibration is complete, diverter valve, Sample inlet connection — 1/4” NPTF. If
12, is pulled out to lower flow cell liquid level particulate matter is present in sample,
(~100 mL), to the sample measurement level prefiltration is necessary. Moderate amounts of
(~20 mL), and flow valve, 36, is reopened. Allow particulates will be removed by the 60 micron
about ten minutes for concentrated calibration stainless steel filter located after inlet valve.
solution to be flushed from system, then the
Flow rate — 40 mL/min. nominal
Series 1800 Monitor can begin sample
measurement. Typically, the calibration procedure Pressure — 8-100 psig. Consult Thermo Orion
takes less than 30 minutes to complete. for details on sample handling if pressure is
outside range.
In addition to Double-Known Addition (DKA),
Model 1811EL also allows the user the ability to Temperature — Temperature must be between
perform either an off-line calibration or a blank 5-40 ˚C.
correction.
Sodium level — Sodium levels are read directly in
ppb or ppm, when calibrated with Thermo Orion
Off-line Calibration Standards 1 and 2 (Thermo Orion Cat. No. 181140).

The off-line calibration feature of Model 1811EL Sample acidity — Sample acidity should not be
allows the user to adjust the monitor to values more than 50 ppm CaCO3 equivalent. For higher
determined by alternate methods used in their sample acidity, contact the Thermo Orion
laboratory, such as atomic absorption, ion Technical Service Department.
chromatography and inductively coupled plasma. CAUTION: Flow to the monitor must be
It is essentially a one-point calibration. To perform turned off during regeneration of the
off-line calibration, a sample is taken from the demineralization systems and left off until
bypass of the instrument; the sample value is most of the regeneration chemicals have
stored in memory; the sample is analyzed by an been flushed out. Failure to turn off the
alternate method of choice; the previously stored flow may lead to a heavily contaminated
reading is adjusted to the lab method result; and flow cell. Do not allow regeneration
the instrument is then returned to the analysis chemicals to enter the flow cell.
mode. The term “off-line calibration” refers only to
the fact that a sample from 1811EL bypass is taken
“off-line” for laboratory analysis; in fact, no
downtime is experienced during the procedure
and the instrument remains on-line throughout.

Blank-Correction
Blank correction feature corrects deviation from a
straight line Nerstian response at very low levels of
sodium. The purpose of the blank correction
feature is to allow adjustment of the reading to
compensate for possible background effects due
to either the reagent or other ions in the sample.

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Description of Model 1811EL

Monitor
Numbers in the description refer to Figure 3. Diverter valve (12) — Allows sample reservoir to
fill to about 100 mL during calibration procedure.
Sample inlet valve (1) — Accepts the sample
While sampling, reservoir is at about 20 mL.
stream via 1/4 inch NPTF connector. The
customer must supply the sample with a pressure Reagent bottle adaptor (13) — connects
between 8 and 100 psig, and a sample flow rate of reagent diffusion bottle to sample stream and flow
40 mL/min. nominal. cell assembly.
Bypass filter assembly (2) — 60 micron Reagent diffusion bottle (14) — contains water
stainless steel filter traps particulate matter in soluble amine which raises the sample pH to
sample stream. about 11.
Pressure regulator (3) — Adjusts flow on LED display (15) — Provides digital readouts of
incoming sample stream. concentration, temperature, millivolts and error
codes.
Flow meter (4) — Measures sample flow rate.
40 mL/min. nominal flow is required. Keypad (16) — Consists of five mode keys, four
prompt indicator lights, two scroll keys and one
Flow restrictor tubing (5) — Maintains steady
key for entering data. Mode and error indicators
sample flow rate in conjunction with pressure
are also incorporated on keypad.
regulator.
On/off switch (17) — Controls all power to the
Electrolyte reservoir (6) — Provides constant
electronics.
flow of electrolyte solution through reference
electrode for maximum stability. Flow valve (36) — Used to turn off flow to flow
cell during calibration.
Reference electrode (7) — Provides a constant
reference potential and completes the Bypass valve (37) — Used to throttle flow in
measurement circuit. bypass system.
Sodium electrode (8) — Senses sodium ions in Air pump (38) — Used to mix standard with
sample stream and produces an electrical sample during calibration.
potential dependent on sample concentration.
ATC probe (9) — Measures sample temperature
and inputs data to microprocessor for automatic
temperature compensation (ATC).
Calibration port (10) — Allows introduction of
standards to sample reservoir during calibration.
Flow cell (11) — Contains reference electrode,
sample electrode, ATC probe and sample
measurement reservoir. Air is bubbled through
liquid to keep electrodes clean as well as to mix
the sample. Both calibration and normal
measurements are made in the flow cell.

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6 test
values
sample
values
˚C ppm
4 mV ppb
slope error
15
7 E0 stable

8 enter/
done

9
10
sample test program

begin two
16
36 cal. cal pt. cal.
complete

add add
error std. 1 std. 2

11

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MONITORS
2
37
1800 series
13

14

1
release latches to access

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Figure 3: Major Components of Low-Level Sodium Monitor

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Description of Model 1811EL (cont.)

7
7 reference electrode
8
8 sodium electrode
9 temperature probe
9 10 calibration port
10 11 flow cell assembly
18
12 diverter valve
13 bottle adapter
22
14 diffusion bottle
11
18 air line
20 reagent safety drain
23
21 sample drain
21
13 22 siphon tube

12 23 thumbscrew

20

14

Figure 4: Details of Flow Cell Assembly

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INSTRUMENT PREPARATION
Unpacking Instrument
Report any obvious damage of shipping container
to carrier and hold for inspection. The carrier (not
Thermo Orion) is responsible for any damage
incurred during shipment.
1. Open outer box. Remove foam corner
support pieces.
2. Open inner box and remove cardboard
retaining shell. Remove accessory boxes
(4 pcs.) and instruction manual.
3. Unbolt the monitor from mounting board.
4. Carefully place the monitor at a convenient
location. Do not pull or lift instrument by its
fluidic components.

Figure 5: Unpacking Model 1811EL

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Mounting And Plumbing

Instructions
1. Select a site for the instrument that allows it to 4. All electrical wiring feeding through the chassis
be permanently bolted (in an upright position) of the cabinet must pass through appropriate
with ample height for atmospheric drain electrical fittings in order to maintain the
operation and ready access to to both design integrity of the splash proof cabinet
electronic controls and flow cell calibration housing the analyzer electronics. As different
port. A clearance of 15 inches (about 40 cm) types of fittings may be required at various
must be allowed above the calibration port for installations, this feed through is to be supplied
vertical (not angled) insertion of a pipet by the user.
during calibration. The analyzer location must
WARNING: A grounded metal conduit is
permit connection to a plumbed in sample line,
required for FCC compliance.
a drain, an AC power supply and any
connections for output devices. 5. Replace the protective plastic front panel
when complete.
2. The analyzer should be mounted as close to
the sampling point as possible, this ensures WARNING: Failure to replace the protective
the fastest possible response to a changing plastic front panel will result in a potential
sample condition. shock hazard.

3. Prepare mounting holes. Carefully lift the NOTE: 1800 Series monitors made prior to
analyzer and bolt into place. Do not lift the 1997 used different wiring connections.
instrument by holding on to any of the Please contact Thermo Orion Service
plumbing or fluid handling components. Department for the correct schematic for
these older models.
4. Connect a waste line to a drain of sufficient
capacity, 0.5 inch (1.27cm) OD is
recommended).
5. Connect sample line to the 0.25 inch (0.635
cm) NPTF stainless steel inlet. It is
recommended that a shut of valve be installed
at the sampling point.

Electrical Connection
Instructions
1. Remove the protective plastic, front panel
inside the cabinet by unscrewing the 4 holding
screws. Remove the protective plastic plug at
the bottom of the cabinet and feed the AC
power line through the hole.
2. Set voltage (from underside of analyzer) to
either 115V or 230V (factory default setting is
115V).
3. Connect AC power according to wiring
diagram. Figure 6.

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Electrical Wiring of Series 1800

Monitor
NOTE: 1800 Series monitors made prior to • Failure of the cord insulation in a cord
1997 used different wiring connections. anchorage which has metal parts shall not
Contact thermo Orion Service Department cause ACCESSIBLE conductive parts to
for correct schematic for these older become HAZARDOUSLY LIVE.
models.
• A compression bushing shall not be used as a
Input wiring connections are different than cord anchorage unless it has provisions for
previous models. clamping all types and sizes of main supply
cords which meets the requirements of 6.10.1
1. IMPORTANT: Review safety precautions
and are suitable for connection to the
described in MOUNTING, PLUMBING and
terminals provided or the bushing has been
WIRING of 1800 SERIES MONITOR as
designed to terminate a screened supply
described in manual.
cord.
2. Connect sample line to the 0.25 inch
• The cord anchorage shall be designed so that
(0.635 cm) NPTF stainless steel inlet. It is
cord replacement does not cause a hazard
recommended that a shut of valve be installed
and it shall be clear how the relief from strain
at the sampling point.
is provided.
3. Switch voltage selector to either 115 or 230
VAC depending on input power. Cutaway Drawing Showing Bottom
4. Connect power according to diagram. See Interior of 1800 Series Electronics
Figure 6. Enclosure

(Blue) Common Line in

Additional Requirements For C.E. (Brown) Hot Line in
Compliance:
Cord Anchorage
The cord anchorage shall relieve the conductors
of the cord from strain and twisting, where they
Green/Yellow
are connected within the equipment. Ground
Line In

It must also protect the insulation of the

conductors from abrasions. The protective earth
conductor, if any, shall be the last to take the
strain if the cord slips in its anchorage.
AC Power
Inlet

Cord anchorage shall meet the following

requirements:
Power ON/OFF
• The cord shall not be clamped by a screw (Switched from Underside
of Instrument)
which bears directly on the cord.
• Knots in the cord shall not be used. Voltage Selector (115V/230V)
(Switched from Underside
of Instrument)
• It shall not be possible to push the cord into
the equipment to an extent which could cause
a hazard. Figure 6: Electrical Wiring of Series 1800
Monitor

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Installation of Reagent and

Diffusion Tubing
WARNING: Monoethylamine is hazardous.
Use protective glasses and gloves. Refer
to bottle label for precautions. 24
1. Remove thumbnut. 23, of bottle adaptor, 13, 11
and slide adaptor/reagent bottle assembly 28
from instrument.
2. Unscrew cap, 24, and lift adaptor from bottle. 23
Fit ends of diffusion tubing, 27, over bottle 13
adaptor nipples, 25.
25
3. In hood (or outdoors) carefully remove cap on
reagent bottle. 26
4. Verify there is an O-ring, 26, between the
bottle adaptor and bottle. Slide diffusion
tubing loops into reagent bottle and screw
adaptor into full reagent bottle.
NOTE: Adaptor may be rotated in bottle to 14
allow for correct positioning, so that bottle
label faces to the front. 27
5. Check that all three O-rings, 28, are in place
on flow cell assembly face, 11. Mount bottle
adaptor/reagent assembly to flow cell by
sliding onto screw stud and tightening nut, 23.
Figure 7: Reagent Bottle Assembly

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Conditioning & Installation of Installation of New Reference

New Sodium Electrode Electrode
New Cat. No. 100048 sodium electrode To further improve the performance of the Model
must be used. Note that 100048 can only 1811EL, the reference electrode filling solution has
be used in conjunction with new 100058 been upgraded to 0.1M CsBr (Cat. No. 150072).
reference electrode. The new catalog number for the reference
electrode with one 2-oz. bottle 150072 fill solution
WARNING: Safety glasses must be worn
is 100058. This electrode is unique and cannot be
during entire conditioning procedure.
interchanged with other reference electrodes
Gloves must be worn when using etch
when used on Model 1811EL. Note that 100048
solution.
sodium and 100058 reference electrodes must be
WARNING: Only sodium sensing electrode used together.
is etched. Do not etch reference electrode.
1. Unpack reference electrode, 7, (Cat. No.
1. Unpack sodium electrode (Cat. No. 100048) 100058) and tubing from shipping box.
and carefully remove protective cap. Save Remove protective caps from bottom and
cap for future storage of electrode. sidearm of electrode. Save caps for future
storage of electrode. Inspect internal
2. Immerse sodium electrode in bottle of etch
chamber of electrode (item 7 in Figure 8).
solution (Cat. No. 181113) for one minute.
Verify it is at least half filled with the internal fill
3. Remove and rinse with deionized water. Wipe solution. If not, replace the electrode.
bulb with clean lab tissue paper. Rinse again.
2. While passing 1/8-inch tubing, 31, into
4. Insert sodium electrode into sensing hole of electrode through sidearm, slide 1/4-inch
flow cell cap. See Figure 4. Sensing tubing, 32, over sidearm. The outside tubing
electrode is placed in the hole to the right of should extend 3/8-1/2-inch over sidearm.
the divider seen in flow cell and the hole
3. Remove cap and fluid seal from electrolyte fill
closest to the electronics cabinet.
solution bottle, 33. Hold bottle in upright
5. Connect electrode to cable marked “Sens. position. Check that rubber gasket, 34, is
Elect.” properly aligned, then connect cap end of
tubing assembly to bottle. The 1/8-inch tubing
6. Wait at least one hour before calibrating
should extend into the bottle, and into the
analyzer.
sidearm of the electrode.
4. Hold reservoir above electrode with bottle cap
end down. Electrode should be horizontal
with sidearm pointing up. Gently shake
electrode to allow any trapped air bubbles to
rise into bottle as electrode fills with solution.
5. Dry off ceramic frit on base of electrode with
tissue paper. Squeeze bottle for a few
seconds. A small amount of filling solution
should bead up on frit surface, indicating good
electrolyte flow. If no moisture is visible,
electrode is clogged and should be replaced.

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Installation of ATC Probe

The automatic temperature compensation (ATC)
probe is already connected to the electronics
housing. Insert into remaining hole of flow
35 cell cap.

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Flow Regulation
When the Model 1811EL Monitor is first
34
commissioned, it is advisable to flush out fluidics
system overnight prior to initial calibration and use.
The electronics need not be turned on at this time.
Refer to Figure 3.
31
1. Open sample inlet valve, 1.
2. Pull out the black knob of pressure regulator,
3, then adjust knob so that ball of flow meter
32 reads 40 mL/min. Push in knob to secure
the setting if desired.
30 3. Push in diverter valve, 12. This allows flow cell
to fill to calibration volume. The system will
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continuously fill and siphon.
4. Open bypass valve, 37. Check for
appropriate sample flow. Readjust pressure
regulator if required.
Figure 8: Reference Electrode Assembly
5. Wait at least one hour before calibrating
6. Invert electrolyte bottle and snap into clip, 35. analyzer.
Use push pin supplied to puncture three air
vents on bottom of bottle.
CAUTION: Failure to vent electrolyte bottle
will lead to noisy and drifty meter readings.

7. Connect electrode to cable labeled “ref.

Electrode”. Insert electrode into reference
hole in flow cell cap. See Figure 4.
Reference electrode should be placed in hole
located closest to the calibration port in
Figure 4.

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INSTRUMENT OPERATION
Description of Basic Unit
Controls
On/off switch – Controls power to all electronics Error – If error LED is lit (soft error), then pressing
and air pump. It is located on electronic chassis key causes LCD to display an error code. Note, in
bottom and includes an integral circuit breaker. the case of “hard error,” LCD would cease to
display normal output but would display error code
LCD display – Displays four-and-one-half digit
only. Refer to Error Code Table.
plus polarity sign used to read concentration,
slope, E0, millivolts, temperature, error messages, Program key – Used to program expected dC1,
and diagnostic information. dC2 calibration concentration increments and flow
cell volume. Also used in conjunction with Cal key
Mode indicating LED – (Located to left of LCD
for off-line calibration and blank correction
display.) Indicates range (ppb or ppm), error
procedures.
codes, and electrode stable in sample mode.
Displays temperature (ºC), millivolts, electrode
slope, and E0 on LCD in test mode.
Prompt indicating LED – Prompts the user
during calibration. Four LED’s located in keypad
test sample
region are used. These are: fill/flow off; add STD1; values values
˚C ppm
add STD 2; drain/flow on. mV ppb
Caution
slope error Removal of front
panel will expose

▲ and ▼ keys – Increases or decreases displayed E0 stable hazardous voltage.

Attention

values that can be operator-changed such as enter/

En retirant le
panneau avant vous
vous exposez a une
tension electrique
done
alarm level, analog output range, off-line dangereuse.

calibration, and blank correction values.

Enter/done key – Enters value displayed on LCD sample test program

into “permanent” memory for later use. Key also begin two
cal. cal. pt. cal.
indicates to microcomputer that a required complete

calibration step has been completed. add add

error std. 1 std. 2

Sample key – Puts Series 1800 Monitor into

sample mode and (re) activates any optional
modules. This is also its default mode, e.g.,
instrument automatically enters sample mode Figure 9: Front Panel Keypad
when first turned on and after calibration.
Cal key – Starts Series 1800 Monitor into calibrate
mode. Operator is then prompted through the
steps necessary for calibration.
Test key – Places Series 1800 Monitor into test
mode where LCD displays temperature, millivolts,
E0 and slope. Each successive push of key, steps
instrument through this sequence, and an LED on
the left of display indicates value displayed.

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Start-Up & Normal Instrument

Operation
1. Install the Model 1811EL Monitor according to New Program Key Table is found on inside of
instructions in Instrument Preparation. instrument door and below. P2 and P3 values
Power supply should be wired for proper shown are based on use of Standard 1 and
voltage and instrument suitably grounded. Standard 2 as found in Cat. No. 181140.
2. Turn on flow at sample inlet and flush for at 1. Press program key five times until LCD
least one hour. displays P4 (flow cell volume variable) for two
seconds, then the current value for flow cell
3. Power up Model 1811EL by toggle switch on
volume will be displayed. Default value
bottom of electronics case. See Figure 3.
is 95 mL. Actual value printed on flowcell.
4. Observe air bubbling through liquid in flow cell.
2. Change this value by using keys marked ▲ and
LCD will display following information
▼. When display reads correct value, press
sequence:
enter/done key. Volume has been stored in
a. + 1.8.8.8.8;
instrument memory. Note that programmed
b. 18EL while LEDs sequentially light;
volume value should correspond to that
NOTE: Mode indicating LEDs and test LED stamped on side of flow cell. This P4 value will
on modules are not tested during start-up need to be updated if the flow cell is replaced.
sequence.
3. Press program key until LCD displays P2
c. Revision number of software program (20 ppb unless different standards are used).
(e.g., -1.1-) Then the current value for the first
5. After completion of steps 1-4, the Monitor is concentration increment will be displayed.
now in normal operational mode “sample.” Default value is 20 ppb.
4. Change this value by using keys marked ▲ and
▼. Press enter/done key to store
Initial Instrument Set-Up appropriate value in memory. Note P2 cannot
exceed the P3 value.
Before first sample measurements on Model
1811EL can be performed, calibration 5. Press program key until the LCD displays P3
concentration increments and flow cell volume (200 ppb unless different standards are used)
must be programmed into memory. for two seconds. Then the current value for
the second concentration increment will be
displayed. Default value is 200 ppb.
Table 1
Revised Program Key Table 6. Change this value by using ▲ and ▼. Press
enter/done key to store appropriate value in
Code Meaning
memory and unit will automatically return to
P0 Off-line calibration value sample mode. If no values have been
P1 Blank correction value changed, press sample key to exit program
P2 Concentration increase for STD 1 mode.
addition (20 ppb)
7. Battery backup of memory will maintain
P3 Concentration increase for STD 2
programmed variables for at least one month
addition (200 ppb)
if battery is fully charged.
P4 Flow cell volume (95 mL ± 5)
NOTE: When choosing P2 and P3,
NOTE: PROGRAM KEY TABLE has been
calculate using a flow cell volume of 95 mL.
revised on Model 1811EL to simplify
The microprocessor automatically corrects
customer interface if use of off-line
the programmed values of P2 and P3 for
calibration and/or blank correction feature
the actual flow cell volume (P4).
is desired.

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Use of Test Mode

When test key is pressed, the LCD displays Table 2
temperature, millivolts, slope and E0. Every time Error Codes
the test key is pressed the monitor steps through
Error
this sequence. An LED to the left of display
Code Meaning
indicates value displayed.
E00 No errors
If test mode is entered from sample mode, then
sample and test LED are lit. If test mode is E01 Default values are used. The monitor
entered from calibration mode, then calibrate and has not been calibrated since start-up or
test LED are lit. Note that while LCD displays test the reset button was pushed.
information, the instrument still continues normal
E02 Sample is outside the temperature range
sampling or calibration sequence. Therefore,
of 5 - 45 ˚C
when sample and test modes are pressed, signal
conditioning and optional alarm modules are E03 Combination of E01 and E02
active. When calibrate and test modes are
E04 Faulty ATC probe, or related circuitry
pressed, calibration prompt LEDs will light as
usual. E05 Combination of E01 and E04

To exit test mode press sample or calibrate key E10 After calibration the new slope is outside
as desired. LCD will now display instantaneous expected range
computed concentration.
E20 Calibration due. Last calibration
If sample key is pressed while in the calibration performed 30 days ago. A reminder to
mode, the current calibration will abort with no perform another calibration.
data saved.
E30 Calibration due and slope error. This
indicates that the last calibration was
performed at least 30 days ago and the
Error Mode electrode slope was out of specification
at that time.
The Model 1811EL Monitor diagnoses two types of
errors which are termed “hard” and “soft.” In the E40 Calibration overdue. It has been at least
event of hard error, the analyzer cannot compute 6 weeks since the last calibration. The
any meaningful concentration values, error LED instrument beyond this point could be
will be lit and LCD will display an error code. The out of specification. This is a hard error.
signal conditioner module will indicate zero scale The only way to exit this error is to
and alarms will be deactivated. Hard error must perform a complete DKA or off-line
be corrected prior to resumption of normal calibration. (Blank will not affect this
operation (E40 and E50) by performing a error code.)
complete calibration.
E50 Calibration is overdue and slope error.
If error LED is active but instrument continues to This indicates that it has been at least 6
display concentration, this is termed “soft” error. weeks since the last calibration and the
Soft error can affect accuracy and/or precision of electrode slope was out of specification
displayed concentration but not interfere with at that time. The instrument beyond this
instrument’s ability to compute sample point could be out of specification. This
concentration. To determine cause of soft error, is a hard error. The only way to exit this
press error key and LCD will display error code. error is to perform a complete DKA or
off-line calibration. (Blank correction will
not affect this error code.)

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Start-up
The most common error codes are combinations 1. Replace the diffusion tubing if sample flow has
of the above codes, but other errors may be been off for more than a few days. Tubing
displayed: becomes brittle with long term exposure to
reagent. Use a fume hood and wear rubber
E12 E10 and E02
gloves and safety goggles for this procedure.
E14 E10 and E04 If age of reagent is not known, replace it and
note in maintenance records. Re-install bottle
E21 E20 and E01
on analyzer.
E22 E20 and E02
2. Etch sodium electrode for one minute with
rinse solution (Cat. No. 181113) per instruction
manual procedure, rinse with deionized water,
Shutdown and Start-up and carefully re-install on analyzer.
Procedure 3. Restore sample flow to analyzer. If necessary,
The following steps should be taken if a loss of adjust pressure and flow rate through analyzer
sample flow is expected for more than one day. to normal ranges.
These procedures will prevent possible build-up of
4. Remove protective end cap from reference
caustic reagent vapors in the analyzer.
electrode. Re-install electrode on analyzer
being careful not to disconnect reservoir
Shutdown tubing from sidearm.
DANGER: Shut off power switch at base of 5. When meter reading stabilizes (about one
monitor before beginning procedure; hour), recalibrate according to Calibration
otherwise, the air pump will spatter caustic section.
reagent outward as bottle is removed.

1. Shut off sample flow prior to the analyzer inlet.

2. Turn off power. Flow Off
3. Drain flow cell. If the analyzer is expected not to have flow for
time periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours,
WARNING: Wear rubber gloves and safety leave the instrument on and neglect its output.
goggles to avoid possible injury from
reagent residues in the system.
If the time is expected to be greater than twenty-
four (24) hours, follow Shutdown procedures.
4. Remove reagent bottle and store in a well
ventilated area such as a laboratory fume
hood.
5. Carefully pull sodium and reference electrodes
out of the top of the flow cell and let them
hang by their connectors. Locate protective
end cap from reference electrode kit and
place on base of reference electrode. This
will prevent the reference electrode from
drying out.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF MODULES

Signal Conditioner (Cat. No. 180001) alter preset output values before sliding the
module into the monitor, as follows (also refer to
The Model 1811EL Monitor is shipped with signal Table 3).
conditioner module (Cat. No. 180001) factory
installed. Read section Setting Module Output 1. Current output, factory set at 4-20 mA.
and if you need to change the factory settings, 0-20 mA is obtained when switching S1-2 into
see Removing Installed Module. “OFF” position and S1-3 into “ON” position.

When factory settings are correct for your 2. Voltage output, factory set at 0-5V DC. 0-10V
instrument then proceed to section Electrical DC is obtained when switching S1-1 into “ON”
Connections – Signal Conditioner Module. position.
3. Slide PC Board onto instrument guide rails.
Rear of PC Board should touch backplane and
Removing Installed Module plug should fit securely into its socket. Check
1. Ensure power to the Series 1800 Monitor is that module bracket is against both rails.
turned off at power source.
4. Push plungers in.
2. Unscrew module keypad from the black
5. Make certain flex cable is attached to keypad
brackets using the two screws on the keypad.
and to PC Board. If not, carefully slide header
3. Make certain the black plastic plungers are into socket. Screw module keypad back onto
pulled back so that the grommets are in a frame.
closed position.
4. Slide out module far enough to access DIP Table 3
switches Signal Conditioner Output Modes
S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4
Replacing Installed Module 0-5 V OFF X* X X
1. Ensure power to the Series 1800 Monitor is 0-10 V ON X X X
turned off at power source. 4-20 mA X ON OFF X
0-20 mA X OFF ON X
2. Open door of electronic assembly. Use No. 2
Phillips screwdriver to remove screws on * X means no effect

decorative panel.
3. Remove module keypad from shipping box.
4. Unscrew module keypad from the black
brackets using the two screws on the keypad. 3 4
1 2
5. Make certain the plungers are pulled back so
that the grommets are in a closed position.
6. Proceed to section Setting Module Output.

Setting Module Output

The signal conditioner has two voltage outputs
(0-5 or 0-10 volts) and two current outputs (4-20
or 0-20 mA isolated). Switches are preset by
manufacturer at 0-5 volts and 4-20 mA but can be
reset by DIP switch (see Figure 10) on signal Figure 10: Dip Switches on Signal
conditioner printed circuit board. When required, Conditioner PC Board

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Electrical Connections Description of Signal Conditioner

1. If module keypad is still attached, then Set zero – Sets lower level concentration output.
unscrew module keypad from black brackets In this mode LED above set zero is active. To set
using the two screws on the keypad. output to either linear or logarithmic, hold key
down to toggle between these output forms.
2. Feed wire through hole in chassis bottom
labeled “option.” See Figure 6. Set full scale – Sets upper level concentration
output. In this mode LED above set full scale
3. Run wire along wire trough to signal
is active.
conditioner.
Test – Generates zero or full scale output to set
4. Connect wires to voltage (0-5V or 0-10V) or
up an external recording device. Test key
current (0-20 mA or 4-20 mA) output.
deactivates signal conditioner module and either
See Table 4.
set zero or full scale LED will be active. After
5. Double check the flex cable connections. pressing test key, there will be an output delay of
up to three seconds. Press sample key to
6. Screw the keypad on the black metal
reactivate module.
brackets.
Mode indicating LED – (located on left module
7. Double check the flex cable connections.
keypad). Indicates linear or logarithmic signal
8. Measure to ensure appropriate number of output. When set zero key is held, the mode
panels has been removed. toggles between these output forms.
9. Align decorative panel against four stand-offs
and reattach with Phillips screws. Decorative
panel should not cover any optional module.
WARNING: For safety reasons, the Series
1800 Monitor should not be operated
without the decorative panel in place.
Failure to replace the panel could expose
the user to dangerous voltages.

Table 4
Outputs of Signal Conditioner Panel
Output Terminals
Voltage (+) 1
(-) 2
Current (-) 7
(+) 8
Figure 12: Signal Conditioner Module
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
NC NC NC NC

+ – – +
log output
set set full
0 to 5V DC or 0 mA to 20 mA or linear output test zero scale
0 to 10V DC 4 mA to 20 mA Current Output
Output 1K W Load Min.
1K W Load Min.
Figure 13: Signal Conditioner Keypad

Figure 11: Description Of Signal Conditioner

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Programming Measuring Range Optional Alarm Module

1. Press set zero key. LED above set zero will (Cat. No. 180011)
activate and LCD will display current The 1800 Series alarm circuit is unique. If
programmed value. Preset default value is instrument logic detects sodium concentration is
0.1 ppb for log range and 0.1 ppb for linear increasing at such a rate that high alarm value will
range. be reached within an hour, a warning signal is
2. Alter value by using ▲ and ▼ keys. Lowest activated. This signal is a one second alarm every
possible value is 0.01 ppb. four seconds, which increases in frequency as
concentration approaches alarm level. Also, if
3. Press enter/done key when the correct value absolute sodium concentration is 90% of high
is displayed. alarm value, an intermittent warning signal is
4. Set upper range by pressing set full scale activated to alert operator that high concentration
then follow above procedure. Preset default limit is being approached. If this feature is not
value is 100 ppb. Note that it is not possible to desired, the “low alarm” can be used to set
set zero value higher than full scale, and a external alarm. Alarms are rated at 10A, 250V.
range of at least two decades should be used.
Installation
5. To send 0% and 100% of full scale signal to an
external recording device, press test key on The optional module is mounted in the instrument
signal conditioner module. The first time in the following manner:
causes 0% signal to be sent, the second time
1. Ensure power to the Model 1811EL Monitor is
causes full scale signal. Remember there may
turned off at power source.
be up to a three second delay when test key
is pressed. 2. Open door of electronic assembly. Use No. 2
Phillips screwdriver to remove four screws on
6. To alternate from log to linear mode:
decorative panel.
Press and hold the set zero key. The output
3. Remove optional module keypad assembly
mode will toggle between log and linear,
from shipping box.
indicated by the LED. Release the set zero
key when in desired mode. 4. Unscrew module keypad from the black
brackets using the two screws on the keypad.
Table 5 5. Make certain the plungers on the black metal
Default Values – Model 1811EL frame are pulled back so that the grommets
P0 Off-line CAL Value 000 are in a closed position.
P1 Blank Correction Value 000 6. Slide PC board onto guide rails, and push back
P2 (dC1) STD 1 20.00 ppb into socket.
P3 (dC2) STD 2 200 ppb
P4 (Volume) 95.0 7. Push plastic plungers in.
Set Zero (log) 0.10 ppb
Set Zero (linear) 0.10 ppb Table 6
Set Full Scale (log) 100 ppb Terminals 7 and 8 Alarms Disabled
Set Full Scale (linear) 100 ppb
Mode Jumper
Set Alarm 1 100 ppb
Set Alarm 2 1.00 ppm NO E7 to E8 (factory set)
Slope 59.2 mV NC E6 to E8
E0 -25.0 mV

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Setting Alarm Output

For both alarms 1 and 2, NO and NC conditions 2. Place PC Board (See Figure 15) onto
are available simultaneously. For “alarms instrument guide rails. Rear of PC Board
disabled” condition, either NO (factory set) or NC should touch backplane and plugs should fit
is available. To change factory setting, remove securely into its socket. Check that module
module ( as described in last section), and bracket is against both rails. Press the two
perform the following steps: plastic plungers down to lock module in place.
1. Solder the appropriate jumper, to change
Socket
between the NO and NC mode for an “alarms
disabled” remote indication (terminals 7 and
8). (See Figure 14). Guide Rail Guide Rail

E6 E7

E8

7 8 Figure 15: Alarm Module

3. Make certain flex cable is attached to keypad

and to PC Board. If not, carefully slide header
Figure 14: Jumper Connections On Alarm
into socket.
Module PC Board

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Electrical Connections for Alarm Description of Alarm Module

Module Controls
1. Feed wire through hole in chassis bottom. Set alarm 1 – Sets alarm 1 parameter. When set
alarm 1 is pressed, LED on key is active. See
2. Run wire along wire trough to alarm module.
Table 5 for default values.
3. Connect output wires as required.
Set alarm 2 – Sets alarm 2 parameter. When
See Table 7.
set alarm 2 is pressed, LED key is active. See
4. Double check the flex cable connections. Table 5 for default values.
5. Screw the keypad on the black metal Test – Activates and deactivates alarm 1 and 2
brackets. and deactivates relays. Test LED will be lit along
with corresponding mode key. To reactivate
6. Double check the flex cable connections.
module, press sample key on front panel keypad.
7. Measure to ensure appropriate number of
Mode indicating LED – (located to left of
panels have been removedfrom protective
keypad.) Indicates if either alarm goes off. If
cover.
alarms are not active, deactivated LED blinks; for
8. Align protective cover decorative panel against example, during calibration. For both alarms, the
four stand-offs and re-attach with Phillips LED indicating activation is on whenever
screws. Protective cover should not obscure concentration is above set point. Since each
any optional module. alarm output has only normally open and normally
WARNING: For safety reasons, the Series closed position, any external alarm can be set to
1800 Monitor should not operate without the go off when concentration is either above or
protective cover in place. Failure to replace below the set point.
the cover could expose the user to NOTE: The corresponding LED for either
dangerous voltages. alarms turns on when the concentration
exceeds the set point. Simultaneously, the
Table 7
relay closes and the NO position closes.
Outputs of Alarm Module Terminals
Outputs Terminals
alarm set
Alarm 1 Comm 1
NC 2
alarm one
NO 3 alarm two alarm alarm
deactivated test one two
Alarm 2 Comm 4
NC 5 alarm module
NO 6
Figure 17: Alarm Module Keypad
Disable Comm 7
NO/NC 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
E6
E8
NC NC NC E7

NO NO NO

ALARM 1 ALARM 2 Disable output contacts

Alarm contacts Alarm contacts Choose either NC or NO
10A 250VAC max 10A 250VAC max contacts 10A 250VAC max

Figure 16: Wiring Diagram of Alarm Module

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Alarm During Calibration Setting Alarms 1 and 2

During calibration the alarm module is Alarm limits work on 5 decade ranges only.
automatically deactivated. After the completion of For example if an alarm is set to 1.0 ppb, the
calibration the Series 1800 Monitor automatically alarm will go off at 1.0 ppb and will continue to
enters the sample mode, however, the alarm remain on until the 100 ppm value is reached.
module remains deactivated. To reactivate, press Anything above the 5 decade range will turn
sample key. The alarm module is deactivated to the alarm off.
avoid the high concentration alarm that would
1. Press set alarm 1 key. LED above set alarm 1
result from the standards used to calibrate.
will activate and LCD will display present alarm
value.
Alarm After Power Failure 2. Change displayed value by use of ▲ and ▼
keys.
After a power failure, the alarm module remains
deactivated until sample key on the front panel 3. Press enter/done key when correct value is
keypad (see Figure 9) is pressed. The alarm displayed. Alarm 1 value is now set.
settings are not affected by power provided for
4. Press set alarm 2 key. LED above set alarm
remote indication.
2 will activate and LCD will display present
alarm 2 value.
5. Change displayed value by use of ▲ and ▼
keys.
6. Press enter/done key when correct value is
displayed. Alarm 2 value is now set.
7. If an external alarm circuit is to be tested,
press test key. The first press of the test
key deactivates both alarms, second press
activates alarm 1, and third press activates
alarm 2. Press sample key to exit test
mode.

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CALIBRATION
Maximum system accuracy is ensured through a
fast, easy, and accurate calibration performed in
the expected sample range. This calibration
procedure uses equipment supplied in Equipment
Calibration Kit (Cat. No. 181148). If operator is not
familiar with pipet equipment and technique,
review guide in calibration kit. Proper pipetting
technique is crucial to calibration. See Figure 18
for flow diagram during calibration.
Before performing Double-Known Addition:
1. Perform Monthly Maintenance procedure
including conditioning of electrode. Wait at
least one hour after changing reagent or
etching electrode. Calibration must be
initiated within 2-3 hours of electrode etching
to ensure faster response.
2. Check to ensure calibration concentration
increments (P2, P3) and flow cell volume (P4)
are properly programmed. These three values
will be sequentially displayed with each
successive press of program key.
3. Check that present sample concentration is Figure 18: Flow Diagram During Calibration
equal or less than P2(20 ppb); if not,
calibration can still be performed with a loss in
accuracy as long as background
concentration is not significantly larger.
Accuracy can be attained if alternate
standards are employed but P2 should not be
less than 10 ppb.
4a. If signal conditioner module is attached, output
can be deactivated during calibration
procedure by pressing test key on signal
conditioner keypad.
4b. If optional alarm module is attached it will
automatically go into deactivate mode upon
entering calibration mode. It will not
automatically go into activate mode after
calibration. The sample key must be pressed
to reactivate.

Rinsing of Flow Cell

The flow cell may require rinsing after calibration
to avoid noise when measuring very low sodium
levels. To do this, disconnect the air pump intake
tube and rinse the flow cell and electrodes with
D.I. water by lifting the flow cell cap for access.
Re-connect air pump intake tube before Figure 19: Pipet Inserted into Calibration Port.
proceeding. See Action Step No. 16 on page 25.

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Double Known Addition Calibration

Action Model 1811EL Monitor
1. Etch sodium electrode according to Calibration response times are shorter if sodium
procedure on page 10. electrode has been recently etched.
2. Wipe sodium bulb with lab tissue and
reinsert in flowcell.
3. Remove air pump intake tube from top Intake tube removal will prevent possible air pump
left side of air pump. damage while electrode flow cell is being rinsed with
sample.
4. Push in diverter valve on flow cell. Reservoir begins to fill. See Figures 1 and Figures 2.
The liquid level will rise above siphon inlet then begin to
drop. Typical time about five minutes. If siphoning does
not occur, see step 5.
5. Quickly pull out and push in diverter Facilitates siphoning action by breaking any air lock in
valve. tube.
6. Open calibration port of flow cell cap.
See Figure 19 or Figure 4.
7. Wait approximately one hour before This waiting period ensures best possible calibration
calibration. accuracy because:
• Sodium electrode has sufficient time to re-equilibrate
after being etched.
• Top of electrode chamber is well-rinsed with sample
to prevent possible sodium contamination, which
causes meter readings to drift up during calibration.
• Repeated siphoning helps to wet inside of crook tube,
to facilitate smooth functioning during calibration.
8. Press calibrate key. Wait for fill/flow Within three seconds fill/flow off LED will light.
off LED to light.
9. Wait until the liquid level begins to It is mandatory that flow valve be closed while the liquid
drop. IMMEDIATELY close flow valve. level drops to ensure the correct calibration volume.
Figure 3, No. 36. Open inlet and repeat step 9 if in doubt.
10. Wait until siphoning stops. Press fill/flow off LED will go off. The analyzer now monitors
enter/done key. Reconnect air pump the electrode potential and its value is automatically
intake tube. stored as soon as stability is reached. add std 1 LED
will light. LCD will display expected P2 value. Typical
time 1-5 minutes.*
11. Wait for add std 1 LED to light. Verify
standard concentration on bottle label
agrees with LCD.
12. Pipet STD1 into reservoir with The analyzer now monitors the electrode potential and
automatic pipet. Press enter/done its value is automatically stored as soon as stability is
key. Remove and discard pipet tip. reached. add std 2 LED will light. LCD will display
expected P3 value. Typical time 1-5 minutes.*

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Action Model 1811EL Monitor

13. Wait for add std 2 LED to light. Verify
standard concentration on bottle label
agrees with LCD.
14. Pipet STD 2 into reservoir with The analyzer now monitors the electrode potential and
automatic pipet. Press enter/done its value is automatically stored as soon as stability is
key. Remove and discard pipet tip. reached. electrode stable LED will light. Typical time
less than 5 minutes.* Now a series of programmed
calculations and diagnostic steps are automatically
executed to complete calibration. It can take from a few
seconds to a few minutes before the drain/flow on LED
will light.
15. Wait for drain/flow on LED to light. If time for electrode stable light is much more than five
minutes, observe meter response. If reading drifts
steadily upward, re-etch sodium electrode. Wait one
hour and repeat calibration within 2-3 hours of etching.
16. Pull out diverter valve and reopen flow If meter reading varies up and down during calibration,
valve. Allow liquid in flow cell to return preventing electrode stability, the problem may be
to normal operating level (~20 mL), clogged reference frit. See step 5 of Installation of
then press enter/done key. Reference Electrode.
17. Calibration is complete.
18. After calibration is completed, the flow When using optional alarm module or signal conditioner,
cell should be rinsed. Disconnect air wait until reservoir has flushed itself before pressing
pump intake tube. Push diverter valve sample key to prevent false alarm.
in and out for at least two siphon
cycles. For best results at extremely
low sodium levels, rinse both flow cell
cap and flow cell with DI water. When
rinsing flow cell cap, remove from flow
cell to ensure that no foreign matter
enters the flow cell itself. Reconnect
air pump intake tube before
proceeding.
19. Record E0 and slope values in
permanent record, so reproducibility
and electrode pair drift can be tracked.

NOTE: If it is desired to check * If time for electrode stable light is much more than
calibration, a quick span check can five minutes, observe meter response. If reading
be performed. See Span Check drifts steadily upward, re-etch sodium electrode.
Procedure. Wait one hour and repeat calibration within
2-3 hours of etching.

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Calibration At Non-Standard Span Check Procedure

Concentrations Using DKA The Series 1800 Monitor remains in sample mode
The Model 1811EL Monitor has been preset to during the entire procedure. Optional modules
accommodate 0.1 mL additions of Thermo Orion can be deactivated by pressing test key on the
STD 1 and STD 2 and flow cell volume of 95 mL. module keypad.
The operator has programmed the actual flow cell 1. Electrode must be etched within 2-3 hours of
volume (P4) in the analyzer during start-up this procedure.
procedure.
2. Fill flow cell to calibration level (100 mL).
The operator has the option to use alternate
standards by changing the P2 (dC1) STD 1 and 3. Note concentration displayed when electrode
P3(dC2) STD2 values of the instrument program. stable LED activates (Ci).
For maximum accuracy, P2 should be at least 4. Add STANDARD 1 with concentration C2.
twice the normal concentration in the sample,
while P3 should be about ten times P2. P2 should 5. When electrode stable LED reactivates, note
not be less than 10 ppb. concentration (Cs).

The calculations to determine concentrations of 6. The noted value should be within ± 10% of the
STD 1 and 2 to obtain the correct concentration calculated value according to:
changes (P2 and P3) are as follows: Cs = (Ci x Vo + C2 x Va)/Vt
Standard 1 = P2 (Vc + Va)/(Va) Where:
Standard 2 = P3 (Vc + 2Va)/(Va)
Cs = concentration of background with
P2 = concentration change due to first addition added standard
(dC1)
Ci = initial background concentration with
P3 = concentration change due to second full flow cell
addition (dC2)
Vo = actual volume of flow cell in mL
Vc = uncorrected volume of 95 mL (volume
correction for actual flow cell volume done C2 = concentration of STANDARD 1*
automatically) Va = added volume of STANDARD 1 in mL
Va = volume of addition, being 0.1 mL (other Vt = (Vo + Va) in mL
volumes cause incorrect volume corrections)
* C2 should be sodium concentration actually in
Substitution of Vc and Va with their values results the standard bottle. For example, STD 1 of
into: 181140 equals 19.1 ppm.
Standard 1 = 951 P2
Standard 2 = 952 P3

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Off-Line Calibration Procedure

The off-line calibration feature is simply a one- taken “off-line” for laboratory analysis; in fact, no
point calibration, using an alternate method value downtime is experienced and the instrument
for P0. The term “off-line calibration” refers only remains on-line throughout the procedure.
to the fact that a sample from 1811EL bypass is

Action Model 1811EL Monitor

1. Take grab sample from bypass of 1811EL
(Figure 3, No. 37). Make certain unit is in
sample mode.
2. Press calibrate key. Wait for fill/flow off LED Cal LED lights. Within three seconds fill/flow off
to light. LED will light.
3. Press program key. Program LED lights. Activating the program key
allows current mV values and concentration to be
simultaneously stored in both P0 and P1. For
purposes of off-line calibration, only P0 is used.
The unit returns automatically to sample mode.
Program LED remains on indicating an off-line
calibration has been initiated.
4. User returns with grab sample analysis value. There is no time limit on this step; program LED
remains on.
5. Press program key. Allows user to view previously stored value of P0.
6. Press scroll keys, if required, to adjust reading There are no set limits for off-line calibration value.
to the grab sample analysis value.

7. Press enter/done key. The monitor will remain in program mode with the
correctly adjusted P0 value from step 6 displayed,
while internally the E0 is calculated. When
calculations are completed, the monitor will return
to sample mode.
Once the enter/done key is pressed to accept
the adjusted value for the off-line calibration, P0
and P1 can no longer be edited and if blank
correction was previously used, P1 will display the
last blank value.

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Blank Correction Procedure

Blank correction procedure is similar to Off-line “stored” value of P1 and the “scrolled” value of P1
Calibration Procedure. See Below for and then, adds (or subtracts) the difference. Note
step-by-step instructions. Blank correction that P1 can be scrolled a maximum of ± 1.0 ppb
calculates the difference (in ppb) between the from the saved value.

Action Model 1811EL Monitor

1. Take grab sample from bypass 1811EL (Figure
3, No. 37). Make certain unit is in sample
mode.
2. Press calibrate key. Wait for fill/flow off LED Within three seconds fill/flow off LED will light.
to light.
3. Press program key. Program LED lights. Activating the program key
allows current mV values and concentration to be
simultaneously stored in both P0 and P1. For
purposes of blank correction, only P1 is used. The
unit returns automatically to sample mode.
Program LED remains on indicating a blank
correction has been initiated.
4. User returns with grab sample analysis value. There is no time limit on this step; program LED
remains on.
5. Press program key TWICE. Allows user to view previously stored value of P1.
6. Press scroll keys, if required, to adjust reading P1 is only able to be scrolled a maximum of ± 1.0
to the grab sample analysis value. ppb from the previously stored value.
7. Press enter/done key. After enter/done has been pressed, the
difference in ppb between the stored value and
the scrolled value is calculated, and the difference
is added or subtracted from the reading.
The 1811EL will not allow negative concentrations
to be indicated by the blank.
8. Optional: Press program key to view P1. The value displayed is the delta for blank
correction. Neither P0 nor P1 can be scrolled at
this point.
In case of computer reset, neither P0 nor P1 can
be scrolled until an off-line calibration or blank
correction has been initiated.

NOTE: It is possible to activate both off-line calibration, erroneous readings could

calibration and blank correction by result. If consecutive blank corrections are
performing an off-line calibration procedure performed, the delta value being displayed
before blank correction procedure. If blank will be the cumulative delta of the blank
correction is performed before an off-line corrections.

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INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule Weekly Maintenance

The Model 1811EL Monitor is designed for simple 1. Check that sample flow rate is between 35
maintenance. Follow instructions in this section to and 45 mL/min. To alter flow rate, pull out
ensure proper operation of your instrument. locking knob of pressure regulator, then rotate
Table 8 outlines our recommended maintenance black knob to increase (clockwise) or
schedule. Table 9 summarizes recommended decrease (counterclockwise) sample flow.
supplies. Push in to lock rate, if desired.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper 2. Inspect unit for leakage. Diffusion tubing
maintenance and good analyzer leakage is indicated by a rise in level of
performance, a service log book should be reagent.
kept. Record date and type of maintenance
3. Check that there are no error indications and
done. Mark date and fluid levels of reagent
current concentration level is reasonable.
and reservoir and date when replaced. Tag
each electrode cable with installation date 4. Check that reference electrolyte solution is
of electrode. This system is proven to be adequate. (One bottle lasts up to several
successful by Thermo Orion Service months.)
Department, and is especially useful to
plants who rotate instrument operators.
Monthly Maintenance
Thermo Orion’s Service Department provides a
periodic checkout, calibration, and operator Conditioning Sodium Electrode
training service onsite to certify analyzer (Using Cat. No 181113)
performance to published specifications. This
1. Immerse sodium electrode in bottle of etch
service can be tailored to fit individual customer
solution for one minute.
needs. If interested, please contact Thermo Orion
Service toll-free at 1-800-225-1480. 2. Remove and rinse with deionized water.
3. Replace electrode and reconnect cable.
Table 8
WARNING: Safety glasses and gloves
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
must be worn during entire conditioning
Frequency Operation procedure. Read and follow MSDS
Weekly • Check flow rate precautions. Only sodium sensing
• Visual inspection electrode is etched. Do not etch reference
electrode.
Monthly • Condition sensing electrode
• Calibrate
Calibration
• Check reference electrode filling
solution and refill if necessary Refer to Calibration for step-by-step calibration
• Clean or replace filter element procedure.

2 Months • Replace reagent, diffusion

tubing, and flow manifold face
O-rings
12 Months • Replace reference electrode
• Replace sodium electrode
• Replace O-rings and valve seals
• Replace restrictor tubing
• Replace calibration standards
and etch solution

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Replacement of Reference Electrode

Filling Solution (Using Cat. No. 150072)
Refer to Figure 8. 10. Readjust bypass flow.
Filling solution is meant to be a several month 11. To clean sintered filter element, clean with
supply. Therefore, if reservoir is less than one agitated dilute sulfuric acid or hydrochloric
quarter full, replace solution. acid. Contact Thermo Orion service
department for procedure details and
1. Remove spent electrolyte bottle from clip.
safety precautions.
Unscrew cap and discard bottle.
2. Remove cap and seal from new electrolyte fill
solution. Check that rubber gasket is properly
aligned, then connect cap/tubing assembly to
bottle. The 1/8” tubing should extend into the
bottle.
3. Invert electrolyte bottle and snap into clip.
4. Use push pin to puncture three air vents in
bottom of bottle.

Replacement/Cleaning of Sample Inlet

Filter
manifold
1. If sample flow can be adjusted with the face
pressure regulator to 50 mL/minute or more,
skip this procedure.
2. Turn off sample flow.
3. Remove filter hex cap using 1-inch open-
ended wrench.
valve stem
O-rings (2)
4. Separate filter cap with bypass valve assembly
from filter body.
retaining ring

5. Remove filter element and soft gasket. foam tube

(if necessary)
6. Replace gasket and press new sintered
screw cap
element into filter body. valve
stem
7. Replace hex cap and bypass valve assembly
and reposition bypass drain line into drain
assembly. Figure 20: Location of O-rings in Flow Cell
Assembly
8. Retighten hex cap to approximately 75 oz.
in torque.
9. Turn on sample flow and check for leaks.

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Bi-Monthly Maintenance Yearly Preventive Maintenance

Replacement of Reagent, Tubing, and Replace Reference Electrode
Flow Manifold Face O-rings (Cat. No. 100058)
DANGER: Monoethylamine is hazardous. 1. See Instrument Preparation for step-by-step
Use protective glasses and gloves. Refer instructions.
to bottle label for precautions and work in a Replace Sensing Electrode
well-ventilated area. (Cat. No. 100048)
Numbers refer to Figure 7. 1. See Instrument Preparation for step-by-step
DANGER: Shut off power switch at base of instructions.
monitor before beginning procedure; Replace O-rings (refer to Figure 20)
otherwise, the air pump will spatter caustic
Replace Valve Stem O-rings (2)
reagent outward as bottle is removed.
1. Remove two screws that hold valve stem
1. Remove thumbnut, 23, and slide reagent
assembly in place.
bottle/adaptor from flow cell assembly.
2. Gently pull on valve stem to remove.
2. In a hood or outdoors, unscrew cap, 24, and
lift adaptor from bottle. 3. Slide off two old O-rings and replace. It is not
necessary to remove retaining ring.
3. Remove both ends of old diffusion tubing from
adaptor nipples, 25. Properly dispose of 4. Place assembly back into manifold block and
spent reagent and tubing. tighten screws.

4. Fit ends of new diffusion tubing over bottle NOTE: A light coating of O-ring grease may
adaptor nipples, 25. be used on O-rings to smooth value
operation.
5. In a hood (or outdoors) carefully remove cap
on fresh monoethylamine reagent bottle, 14. Manifold Face O-rings

6. Make sure there is an O-ring, 26, between 1. Remove reagent bottle assembly.
bottle and adaptor. Slide diffusion tubing loops 2. Remove three O-rings from face of flow cell
into reagent and screw adaptor onto full manifold.
reagent bottle.
3. Insert new O-rings.
7. Ensure that three O-rings are in place on flow
Reagent Bottle Assembly O-Ring
cell assembly face, 11.
1. When reagent bottle is removed, replace
8. Reattach bottle adaptor/reagent assembly to
O-ring between bottle and adaptor.
flow cell by sliding onto screw stud and
tightening nut, 23. Adaptor can be rotated on Replace Calibration Standards and
bottle to allow correct positioning on Etch Solution
instrument. 1. Discard old solutions from Cal kit and replace
with new ones from Cat. No. 181140.

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Replacement of Restrictor Tubing

refer to Figure 21 e. Remove two Phillips head screws (above
diverter valve) holding flowcell to panel,
1. If sample flow can be adjusted to 50ml/minute
then remove flowcell and old restrictor
using pressure regulator skip this procedure.
assembly.
2. Close sample inlet valve.
5. Unscrew old restrictor from flowcell by
3. Loosen fitting connector cap on top of flow loosening 5/16” nut. Make sure old O-ring
meter assembly and pull out restrictor adaptor (1/8” 00) comes off with restrictor, or remove it
and restrictor tube assembly. Unscrew clip from inside mounting hole. Reinstall new
holding restrictor to panel (on regulator restrictor assembly and replace it and flowcell
bracket). by reversing above procedures.
4. To simplify removal and installation of restrictor 6. Push adaptor into fitting connector on top of
tubing remove flowcell assembly: flow meter assembly and hand tighten.
a. Remove electrodes and ATC sensor from 7. Turn on sample inlet valve and check leaks.
top of flowcell and let them hang by their Hand tighten where necessary.
connectors.
b. Remove reagent bottle assembly. Individual Components can be ordered separately.
See Ordering Information for part numbers.
c. Disconnect fluid ground wire from base of
flowcell by unscrewing black cap (newer
models only) then removing 3/8” hex nut. Table 9
Recommended Supplies
d. Disconnect inlet and outlet tubing going to
air pump. Cat. No. Item
181148 Calibration Equipment Kit in
carrying case, contains: one 0.1 mL
pipet. 100 pipet tips, one diffusion
bottle adaptor and cap, one 2-oz.
restrictor bottle Standard 1, one 2-oz. bottle
adapter Standard 2, one 60 micron inlet filter,
restrictor
tube assembly one length diffusion tubing, one wash
bottle, O-rings for adaptor assembly,
fitting and one bottle rinse solution
18LL53 Consumables Kit for one year’s
operation contains: six 1-liter bottles
reagent with diffusion tubing (151111),
50 one standard solutions kit (181140), one
40 sodium electrode (100048), one
30 reference electrode (100058), five
20 2-oz. bottles reference electrode filling
10 flow solution (150072), one O-ring kit, one
meter O-ring check valve, one set pipet tips, one
restriction tube assembly (181125), two
60 micron inlet filters (181170), and one
to flow cell filter gasket
manifold

Figure 21: Restrictor Tubing Assembly

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following section covers troubleshooting that can be performed without special tools or skills. Note
that in most installations, the temperature should read between 5 - 40 ˚C, and a millivolt reading between
– 400 to 0 should be observed. Slopes between 45 - 62 mV, and E0 between – 50 to + 25 mV should
be obtained.
In the US, Thermo Orion Service Personnel can be consulted for troubleshooting advice at 1-800-225-1480
except within Massachusetts, call 978-232-6000. Outside US contact your local Thermo Orion Dealer.
The monitor serial number is located behind the decorative panel. Please have this number available
when calling for assistance along with the Model number and software version which are displayed on
start-up.

Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

Low Slope Improper calibration technique Recalibrate
Sensing electrode defective Etch or replace and recalibrate
Calibration standards contaminated Recalibrate with fresh standards
Electronics failure Refer to service manual
Pipet technique Refer to pipet manual for proper
pipetting technique
Background concentration too high Use higher standards
for standards used

Very Low Slope Standard 1 and Standard 2 Recalibrate.

S < 5 mV interchanged
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion

Slope Less Reference & sensing cables Swap cables

Than Zero interchanged

Hi Slope Improper calibration technique Recalibrate

S > 63 mV
Sensing electrode defective Replace
Standards contaminated Recalibrate with fresh standards
Electrode failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion
Pipet technique See above
Background concentration too high Use higher standards
for standards used
Slow responding sensing electrode Etch sensing electrode and
recalibrate

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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

Noisy Fluctuations in sample Fill reservoir to concentration
calibration level & turn off flow.
Monitor signal. If quiet, monitor okay.
Reference electrolyte not flowing Make sure electrolyte bottle is flowing
properly properly. Check bottle has been
vented.
Electrode failure Replace electrode.
Loose ground wire Check ground wire at flow cell.
Recorder defective Check recorder wiring.
Signal conditioner Compare LCD output with module
output. If LCD output is quiet while
recorder is noisy, refer to service
manual.
Temperature probe Engage test key to check temperature
stability. If noisy, replace probe.
Air pump failure Monitor air flow for steady stream of
bubbles. Replace if necessary.
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion
Calibration standard carryover Disconnect air pump intake tube.
Rinse flow cell and electrodes with D.I.
water by lifting flow cell cap.
Reconnect air pump.

Excessive Drift Sample concentration varying Perform span check. If checks out,
monitor okay.
Loose ground Check ground wire connection at flow
cell. Tighten if necessary.
Reference electrolyte not draining Make sure electrolyte bottle is vented
properly – check tubing to electrode for
obstruction.
Reference electrode Replace reference electrode.
Sodium electrode Replace electrode.
Temperature probe Engage test key to check temperature
stability. If noisy, replace probe.
Burst diffusion tubing Monitor liquid level in reagent bottle.
If liquid level rises, replace reagent &
diffusion tubing. Tubing connector
may need replacement.
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion

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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

Low Flow Rate Sample pressure below 8 psi Check sample pressure. If less than
8 psi, increase.
Pressure regulator set too low Increase pressure by pulling on red
locking ring and turning black knob
clockwise.
Bypass filter clogged Replace or clean filter.
Restrictor tubing crimped or clogged Replace restrictor tubing.

No Air Bubbles Air line crimped or disconnected Check air line. Repair as required.
Pump failure Replace if necessary.

Does Not Contaminated standards, pipet or Use new standard solutions. Replace
Calibrate Properly pipet tips tip. Refer to pipet manual for proper
pipetting technique.
Reagent diluted or contaminated Replace reagent.
Pipet technique Refer to pipet manual.
Flow cell contaminated Rinse flow cell with DI water. Flush
flowcell overnight with flow at
calibration liquid level.
Temperature probe failure Replace temperature probe.
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion

During calibration add STD 1 LED Flow cell contaminated. Rinse flow cell
does not light and concentration with DI water. Flush flow cell overnight
increases at calibration liquid level. Spike system
by adding 0.1 mL of STD 1 while cell is
filling. See Calibration instructions.

High Readings Monitor out of calibration Recalibrate.

Monitor flow cell contaminated Rinse flow cell with DI water. Flush
flow cell overnight with flow at
calibration liquid level.
Inlet filter just replaced Flush one hour.
If off-line calibration performed, verify
accuracy of alternate method value.

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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

Default Power loss while back-up battery Allow battery to charge overnight.
was not fully charged Recalibrate and reprogram.
Battery failure Consult Thermo Orion.
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion.

Incorrect Computer glitch Turn main power off and on.

Keyboard Display Recalibrate.
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion.

Low Readings Instrument okay. Perform Span Check Procedure. If

Sample very pure passes, instrument okay with sample
being very pure.
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion.
If off-line calibration performed, verify
accuracy of alternate method value.

Reads 1… Electrode cable failure, or not Loosen four screws holding main
connected to computer board keypad. Check that cables are
attached securely.
Electronics failure Try resetting computer (see
Appendix), or consult Thermo Orion.

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REPAIR AND SERVICE NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE

Field Service is dispatched in the U.S. from the This monitor may generate radio frequency energy
home office of Thermo Orion and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
Thermo Orion
television reception. It has been type-tested and
500 Cummings Center found to comply with the limits for a Class B
Beverly, MA 01915-6199 USA computing device in accordance with
Tel: 978-232-6000 specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
Dom. Fax: 978-232-6015 which are designed to provide reasonable
Int’l. Fax: 978-232-6031 protection against such interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
Thermo Orion Europe
installation. If the monitor does cause interference
12-16 Sedgeway Business Park to radio or television reception, which can be
Witchford, Cambridgeshire determined by turning the unit off and on, the user
England, CB6 2HY is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
Tel: 44-1353-666111 one or more of the following measures:
Fax: 44-1353-666001
• Reorient the receiving antenna
• Relocate the monitor with respect to the receiver
Thermo Orion Far East
• Move the monitor away from the receiver
Room 904, Federal Building
369 Lockhart Road • Plug the meter into a different outlet so that the
Wanchai, Hong Kong meter and receiver are on different branch
Tel: 852-2836-0981 circuits
Fax: 852-2834-5160
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/television technician for
Thermo Orion Customer Support additional suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Toll Free: 800-225-1480
Communications Commission helpful:
www.thermoorion.com
Dom. e-mail: domcs1@thermoorion.com “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Int’l. e-mail: intcs1@thermoorion.com Interference Problems.”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government
Please have your Model number, serial number Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
and software version available.
Stock No. 004-00345-4.
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class A
limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
“Le present appareil numerique n’ emet pas de
bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numeriques (de la class
A) prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.”

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Thermo Orion Certificate of Conformity

Manufacturer:
Thermo Orion
500 Cummings Center
Beverly, MA 01915

Hereby declares the products

1809AO Fluoride Monitor
1810A0 Ammonia Monitor
1811A0 Cation Sodium Monitor
1811EL Low-Level Sodium Monitor
1817HL High-Level Chloride Monitor
1818AO Oxygen Scavenger Monitor
1820A0 Calcium Hardness Monitor

conform with standards and documents:

Emissions: EN 55011 Emissions Class A
FCC Part 15 Class A
Immunity: EN 50082-1 Generic Immunity
IEC 801-2 ESD Susceptibility
IEC 801-3 Radiated Susceptibility
IEC 801-4 Conducted Susceptibility
These products have been manufactured in compliance with provisions of the relevant
Thermo Orion manufacturing and test documents and processes. Further, these documents
and processes are recognized as complying with ISO 9001 by QMI, listed as file #001911.

Place and date of issue:

Boston, MA
Jan 25, 1996

John Meserve
Quality Assurance Group Leader

Thomas Paquette
Director, Quality Assurance

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WARRANTY
Thermo Orion process monitoring products are Process products used at overseas nuclear
warranted to be free from defects in material and facilities are also subject to Thermo Orion
workmanship for a period of 12 months from date nuclear terms and conditions. Contact
of installation or 18 months from date of shipment, Thermo Orion if you do not have a copy.
whichever is earlier, when used under normal
Representations and warranties made by any
operating conditions and in accordance with the
person, including its authorized dealers,
operating limitations and maintenance procedures
distributors, representatives, and employees of
given in the instruction manual, and when not
Thermo Orion, which are inconsistent or in
having been subjected to accident, alteration,
addition to the terms of this warranty shall not be
misuse, or abuse. This warranty is also
binding upon Thermo Orion unless in writing and
conditioned upon expendable and consumable
signed by one of its officers.
items (diffusion tubing, electrodes, and all
solutions) being stored at temperatures between
5˚C and 45˚C (40˚F and 110˚F) in a non-corrosive
atmosphere and within the shelf life printed on the
product.
In the event of failure within the warranty period,
Thermo Orion, or its authorized dealer, will, at
Thermo Orion’s option, repair or replace the
product non-conforming to the above warranty, or
will refund the purchase price of the unit.
THE WARRANTY DESCRIBED IS EXCLUSIVE AND
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER
STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL WARRANTIES
ARISING FROM THE COURSE OF DEALING OR
USAGE OF TRADE. THE BUYER’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS FOR REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE NON-CONFORMING
PART THEREOF, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THERMO ORION
(ITS CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS OF ANY
TIER) BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ANY
PERSON FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHETHER THE CLAIMS ARE USED IN
CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE),
OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO OR ARISING
OUT OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER.

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Cat. No. Description Cat. No. Description
1811EL Digital Low-Level Sodium Analyzer 181171 Filter gaskets (for use with
complete with sodium electrode 181170), pack of 2
(100048), reference electrode
212732-A01 Shutoff valve, calibration (181172)
(100058), temperature sensor
181173 Air pump assembly
(181127), standard solutions kit
(181140), signal output module 180001 Signal Conditioner
(180001), and Instruction Manual.
4-20 or 0-20 mAmps, isolated
maximum load 1000 ohms, and Consumables
0-5 or 0-10V AC, isolated
minimum load 1000 ohms. Cat. No. Description
Logarithmic mode: minimum 151111 Reagent for one year’s operation,
range 2 decades, lowest range six 1-liter bottles with diffusion tubing
0.01-10 ppb. 150060 Diffusion tubing, one 4-ft.
length 150063 Diffusion tubing, one
Linear mode: lowest range 100-ft. length
0.01-10 ppb.
181140 Sodium standard solutions kit,
Wired for100/115/220/240V AC, contains: two 2-oz. bottles Standard
50/60 Hz. 1-19.1 ppm Na, two 2-oz. bottles
100048 Sodium bulb-type electrode for Standard 2-192 ppm Na, one 2-oz.
use with detachable cable. For bottle etch solution (181113)
use only with 100058 181148 Calibration Equipment Kit in carrying
100058 Reference electrode for use with case contains: one 0.1 mL pipet,
detachable cable. For use only 100 pipet tips, one diffusion bottle
with 100046 adaptor and cap, one 2-oz. bottle
Standard 1, one 2-oz. bottle
150072 Reference electrode internal
Standard 2, one empty vial, one
filling solution, five 2-oz. bottles
60 micron inlet filter, one length
for use only with 100058
diffusion tubing, one wash bottle,
181121 O-ring kits, pack of five sets O-rings for adaptor assembly, and
one bottle etch solution
212861-A01 Diffusion bottle adaptor/cap
assembly (181122) 18LL53 Yearly Consumables Kit contains: six
1-liter bottles reagent with diffusion
181123 Pressure regulator
tubing (151111), one standard
503922-A01 Flow meter assembly (181124) solutions kit (181140), one sodium
electrode (100048), one reference
181125 Restrictor tube assembly
electrode (100058), five 2-oz.
181127 Temperature sensor bottles reference electrode filling
solution (150072), one O-ring kit,
207808-A01 Flow cell assembly, excluding
one check valve, one set pipet tips,
electrodes, temperature probe
one restriction tube assembly
and diffusion bottle (181128)
(181125), two 60 micron inlet filters
181170 Inlet filters, stainless steel, (181170), and one filter gasket.
60 micron filters with gaskets

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Cat. No. Description

18LLUK Upgrade kit to 1811EL. To
upgrade existing Model 1811LL’s
to incorporate performance
features of Model 1811EL (off-line
calibration, blank correction and
lower limit of detection – 10 ppt.).
Includes sodium electrode
(100048), reference electrode
(100058), one bottle reference
electrode internal fill solution, one
revised inside door label for
monitor, one E-PROM Kit with
extraction tool, one micro chip
and revised instruction manual.

Options
Cat. No. Description
180011 Alarm module: two adjustable
alarms
180029 Electronic Test Kit
216970-A01 Low-Level Verification Kit for use
with Model 1811EL

Spare Parts
215321-A01 PMA Board & E-PROM
210582-A01 Stem valve assembly
703275-A01 Electrode cable
802062-A01 Power board
503951-A01 Keypad with driver board
703278-A01 Power supply to PMA cable
802095-001 Ribbon cable
204743-001 Power switch

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APPENDIX
Resetting the computer
Resetting the computer will clear any erroneous 3. Reset button is located on the left rear of PMA
values that have been stored in memory. board directly behind keypad. The electrode
Resetting will also set all values back to the default cables connect to this board. Locate position
values, i.e., slope equals 59.2 MV and E0 equals of reset button using flashlight. Turn power on.
–25 mV. The default values can be found in
4. Reset by holding button down for two seconds
Table 5. Reprogram P2, P3 and P4 after
using a non-conductive tool such as the
resetting if required.
eraser end of a pencil.
WARNING: While low voltage is present on
5. Release button, then immediately lift up
the computer board and in computer area,
keypad. Display lights should go through
the following procedure should be
normal power up sequence.
performed by qualified personnel only.
6. Re-install keypad.
Check test values according to the procedure in
Use of Test Mode. Temperature should read By resetting the electronics, any erroneous values
between 5-40 ˚C, millivolts typically are between are replaced by values of +59.2 for slope and
–400 mV and 0 mV, slope should be between –25 mV for E0 and are put into memory. P4, P2
+45 to 62 mV, and E0 should be in the –50 to and P3 values will change to 95 mL, 20 ppb and
+25 mV range. If the reading is 1……, or always 200 ppb and should be reset if necessary. If no
stays at the lowest possible reading, such as other problems exist with the analyzer, recalibrate
0.01 ppb on the 1811EL, it is overrange. according to Calibration.

If the keypad always displays the same reading After calibration, the test values should be in
and/or does not respond to touch commands by proper range and no error lights visible. If not,
the user, the analyzer is “locked up.” check Troubleshooting Guide. Contact Thermo
Orion Service Department if problems persist.
If an overrange reading is noted, or if the analyzer
Problem may be power wiring/grounding related.
is “locked up,” the PMA (main computer) board
should be reset according to the following
procedure.
Sometimes what appears to be an electronics
problem really isn’t; instead the analyzer is merely
“confused.”
This type of problem often shows up during
calibration procedure.
For example, if a calibration is attempted with
incorrect standards or defective electrodes, the
electronics will attempt to determine slope and
E0 and may end up with abnormal values; i.e.,
E0 = +150 and slope = 1.0. Even if standards or
electrodes are replaced with good ones, the
calibration may still be impossible. Reset the PMA
board according to the following steps:
1. Turn power to analyzer OFF.
2. Loosen the four screws holding keypad and let
it hang loose by its ribbon cable.

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 Model 1811EL Low-Level Sodium Monitor

Mounting Dimensions

FRONT 15.00" .375" DIA. .62 SIDE

VIEW VIEW

6.50"

24.75"

22.75" 23.50"

TB2
26.00"

3.00"

7.00" 1.53" 10.50" 0.125"

26.67 cm 0.318 cm

10.06"

17.00"

BOTTOM 5.03"

VIEW 10.00" .88"

1.25"
180°

2.25"
3/4" NPT-male

1/4" NPTF 5.25" 10.06"

9.32"

1.4375"

3.00"

1.125" .88" DIA.

3 HOLES NOTE: A 15” clearance from top of flow
12.50"
cell must be allowed for vertical insertion of
automatic pipet during calibration. Top of
15.75"
flow cell is 6.50” from top of fluidic panel.

Figure 22: Mounting Dimention

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Model 1811EL Low-Level Sodium Monitor

SPECIFICATIONS
Measuring Range Environment:
to 1000 ppb sodium Temperature: 5-45 ˚C
Humidity: 95% relative maximum, non-
Display condensing protection; splash-water
Four and one half LCD digits for concentration, proof IP54
slope, zero-potential, mV, temperature, error
codes and diagnostic information. Dimension
65 x 45 x 27 cm (h.w.d.)
Signal Output 26 x 18 x 11 in (h.w.d.)
Provides selection of 4-20 or 0-20 mAmps,
isolated max. load 1000 ohms, and 0-5 or Weight
0-10 VDC, isolated min. load 1000 ohms. 20.9 kg/46 lbs
Logarithmic mode: min. range 2 decades,
lowest range 0.01-10 ppb. Shipping Weight
Linear mode: lowest range 0.01–1 ppb. 31.4 kg/69 lbs

Accuracy (with DKA cal) Electrical Requirements

Std. Dev. ± 5% or 0.02 ppb, greater of the two 110/115/220 or 240V AC, ± 10%, 50/60 Hz,
(within ± 10 ˚C of calibration temperature). 100 watts

Accuracy (with DKA cal and OFF-LINE cal)

Std. Dev. ± 2.5% or 0.01 ppb, greater of the two
(within ± 10 ˚C of calibration temperature and
assuming “true” value from reference method). Specifications subject to change without notice

Precision
Std. Dev. ± 2.5% or 0.01 ppb, greater of the two
(within ± 10 ˚C of calibration temperature)
Blank Correction
Can be adjusted to ± 1.0 ppb
Sample Conditions
Temperature 5-40 ˚C
Total acidity: less than 50 ppm CaCO3

Response Time
50% within 2 minutes function of flow and volume
Sample Inlet
1/4” NPTF tube fitting
Sample Outlet
3/4” NPT-male
Calibration
Double known addition method, off-line calibration,
blank correction
Flow
40 mL/min nominal set by pressure regulator
Pressure
8 psig up to 100 psig

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