Reference Guide: Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and Star A221 and Star A321 Portable PH Meters

Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and
Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters
Reference Guide
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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2 Meter Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Meter Connections and Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Electrodes and Other Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting Electrode Arm to the Benchtop Meter . . . . . . . .5
Meter Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Meter Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Meter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3 Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Navigating the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
pH Channel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
View Log Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 4 pH, RmV and ORP Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

pH Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calibration Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
RmV Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ORP Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 5 Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 6 Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 7 Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Saving the Current Meter Settings as a New Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Loading an Existing Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Editing, Copying or Deleting an Existing Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 8 Data Storage and Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Data Storage Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Read Type Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Computer and Printer Export Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Data Log Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Viewing the Calibration Log and Data Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Viewing the Calibration Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Viewing the Data Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Exporting the Data Log to a Computer or Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Clearing the Data Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Interfacing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Interfacing a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 9 Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Meter Errors and Recommended Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Meter Self Test and Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Meter Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Meter Checkout (pH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Electrode Stability Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Meter Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Meter User Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
About Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 10 Meter Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Notice of Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WEEE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Meter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix 1 Advanced Meter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Automatic pH Buffer Recognition Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Testing a pH Electrode for Automatic Buffer Recognition . 43
Electrode Condition Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Multipoint Calibration Curve Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Orion Star A211 benchtop pH meter, Star A221 portable pH meter or Star A321
portable pH meter. These meters are capable of measuring pH, mV, relative mV (RmV), ORP, and temperature in °C or °F.
The Orion Star A211 benchtop pH meters feature
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The Orion Star A221 portable pH meters feature
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cause permanent damage to the meter.
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Chapter 2 Meter Overview
Meter Connections and Inputs

Power Source
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b. Slide off the clear plastic cover from the plug plate.
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a. Select four AA alkaline batteries.

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c. Remove the battery compartment cover.
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battery cover from the meter (use a coin or your finger) and release the bottom portion of the
battery cover.
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battery cover

Electrodes and Other Connections
1. Prepare the pH electrode and any other applicable electrodes according to the directions in the
electrode user guide.
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Ground Ref.
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Star A211 Meter Back Panel
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Connecting Electrode Arm to an Orion Star A Series Benchtop Meter
Orion Star A series benchtop meters include an electrode arm that can be attached to either side of the meter.
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2. Choose the side of the meter to attach the arm.
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should be on the same side as the meter display.
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Meter Display
Display Icon Description
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alarm value is reached.
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…
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cal %JTQMBZTUIFBDUJPOUIBUXJMMCFQFSGPSNFEXIFOf1 is pressed.
sample ID %JTQMBZTUIFBDUJPOUIBUXJMMCFQFSGPSNFEXIFOf2 is pressed.
channel %JTQMBZTUIFBDUJPOUIBUXJMMCFQFSGPSNFEXIFOf3 is pressed.

Meter Keypad
measure
(esc)
Orion Star A200 setup

Orion Star A200 Series
and A300 Series Benchtop Keypad
Portable Keypad hold mode
log/print
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turn the meter off.
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measurement mode.
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again to release (unfreeze) the measurement.
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(relative mV) and ORP.
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Press to start or stop the stirrer probe. Orion Star A211 benchtop meters only.

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the measurement mode, manually log or print a measurement and hold (freeze) a displayed measurement in the
continuous measurement mode.
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Orion Star A211 benchtop meters only.
1SFTT to access the calibration log and data log. Orion Star A211 benchtop meters only.
Meter Maintenance
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meter using the proper cleaning procedure for the type of spill.

Chapter 3 Meter Setup
Navigating the Setup Menu

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2. Press , , or to scroll through the main setup menu options. Press f3 (select) to
select a main setup menu option.
3. Press or to scroll through setup submenu options. Press f3 (select) to select a setup submenu option.
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a. To select a value from a list of options, press or to highlight the desired value and press
f3 (select) to set the value.
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ii. Press , , or to highlight a number, decimal place or negative sign; press
f3 (enter)UPTFMFDUUIFIJHIMJHIUFEJUFNBOESFQFBUVOUJMUIFEFTJSFEWBMVFJTTIPXOPOUIFUPQPGUIFOVNFSJD
entry screen.
iii. Press f2 (done)UPTBWFUIFWBMVFBOEFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
1SFTTf1 (back) and then to return to the measurement mode at any time.
Setup Menu Overview
pH Channel Settings Log View Diagnostics

Method (Star A211 and Star A321 meters only) t&YQPSU%BUB t%BUB-PH t'BDUPSZ3FTFU
Mode & Settings t%BUB-PH t$BMJCSBUJPO-PH t6TFS3FTFU
t%BUF5JNF t4FMG5FTU
t.FBTVSF.PEF
t-BOHVBHF t4UBCJMJUZ5FTU
t3FBE5ZQF
t,FZ1SFTT#FFQ t"CPVU.FUFS
t3FTPMVUJPO
t"MBSN#FFQ
t#VGGFS(SPVQ
t4UJSSFS(Star A211 meters only)
t4UBCJMJUZ(Star A211 and Star A321 meters only)
t$POUSBTU
t"WFSBHJOH(Star A211 and Star A321 meters only)
t"VUP4IVU0GG
t-JNJU"MBSN
t6TFS*%(Star A211 and Star A321 meters only)
t$BM%VF"MBSN
t4BNQMF*%(Star A211 and Star A321 meters only)
Temperature
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t5FNQFSBUVSF6OJU
t5FNQFSBUVSFCalibration

pH Channel Menu
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measurements and calibrations.
Main Setup Menu 2nd Level 3rd Level Menu Options Menu Description
.FOVBMMPXTUIFDVSSFOUNFUFSTFUUJOHTUPCFTBWFEBTBOFXNFUIPE
pH Channel BOFYJTUJOHNFUIPEUPCFSVOPOUIFNFUFS PSBOFYJTUJOHNFUIPEUPCF
Method List of Methods
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Star A211 and Star A321 meters only.
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Mode and Settings
tN7 .FOVVTFEUPTFMFDUUIFEJTQMBZFENFBTVSFNFOUNPEF XIJDI
Measure Mode
t3N7 EFUFSNJOFTUIFUZQFPGDBMJCSBUJPOUIFNFUFSXJMMQFSGPSN
t031
.FOVVTFEUPTFMFDUIPXUIFNFUFSXJMMUBLFNFBTVSFNFOUT
Auto ( )– Press to take a measurement. When the

measurement is stable, it is locked on the display until is
pressed again.
t"VUP
t$POUJOVPVT Continuous – The measurement is constantly updated on the
Read Type t5JNFE display and stabilizing or readyJTTIPXOUPJOEJDBUFUIF
(Star A211 and Star measurement stability.
A321 meters only)
Timed – Measurements are taken at a set time interval. To enter
the time interval, highlight tTimed press to highlight the
hours (HH), minutes (MM) or seconds (SS), press f3 (edit) and use
the numeric entry screen to change the values.
t%FDJNBM1MBDF

t%FDJNBM1MBDFT
Resolution Menu used to select the resolution for the displayed measurement values.

t%FDJNBM1MBDFT

Menu used to select the buffer group used for automatic buffer
t64" recognition during pH calibrations.
Buffer Group
t%*/ 64"oQ) CVGGFST
%*/oQ) CVGGFST

pH Channel Menu (cont.)
Main Setup Menu 2nd Level 3rd Level Menu Options Menu Description
t4NBSU4UBCJMJUZ .FOVVTFEUPTFMFDUIPXUIFTUBCJMJUZPGUIFEJTQMBZFENFBTVSFNFOU
t'BTU values is indicated. Smart Stability automatically compensates for
Stability
t.FEJVN measurement conditions and optimizes the meter response time.
t4MPX Star A211 and Star A321 meters only.
Menu used to turn the averaging function on or off. Automatic Smart

t0GG automatically compensates for measurement conditions and optimizes
Averaging
t"VUPNBUJD4NBSU the meter response time.
t-JNJU"MBSN
On Menu used to turn the limit alarm on or off and to set the limit alarm
Off parameters. The limit alarm is triggered if the measurement goes above
t"MBSN4FUUJOHT
BIJHIWBMVFBOEPSCFMPXBMPXWBMVFTFUCZUIFPQFSBUPS1SFTT or
-JNJU"MBSN -PX
Mode and Settings to change the setting on each line, press or to select
High
(cont.) another line and use the numeric entry screen to enter limit values.
)JHI-PX
t)JHI-JNJU Star A211 and Star A321 meters only.
t-PX-JNJU
pH Channel Menu used to turn the calibration due alarm on or off and to set the
(cont.) calibration due alarm time. The calibration due alarm is triggered if a set
t$BM%VF"MBSN BNPVOUPGUJNFIBTQBTTFEXJUIPVUBDBMJCSBUJPOCFJOHQFSGPSNFE1SFTT
On
or to change the setting on the top line, or to
$BM%VF"MBSN Off
t$BM%VF-JNJU select another line and use the numeric entry screen to enter the
calibration due value in hours.
Star A221 meters have the cal due alarm with a fixed value of 12 hours.
.FOVVTFEUPTFUUIFUFNQFSBUVSFWBMVFUIBUXJMMCFVTFEGPSBMM
Temperature Manual Temp Value
%FGBVMUWBMVFPSMBTU
NFBTVSFNFOUTBOEDBMJCSBUJPOT6TFUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFOUPFOUFS
entered value.
the temperature.
t$FMTJVT
5FNQFSBUVSF6OJU Menu used to select the temperature units.
t'BISFOIFJU
.FOVBMMPXTUIFUFNQFSBUVSFNFBTVSFECZBO"5$QSPCF TFQBSBUFPS
Temperature Calibration t"5$
built in to an electrode) to be adjusted by the operator.
t"5$
5FNQFSBUVSF*OQVU Menu used to select the source of the temperature measurement.
t.BOVBM

Settings Menu
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Main Setup Menu 2nd Level Menu Options Menu Description

t1SJOUJOH
t0O
t0GG
t$PNN4FUVQ
t34
t64#
t%BUB'PSNBU
.FOVVTFEUPUVSOEBUBFYQPSUJOHPOPSPGG TFUUIFNFUFSUPCFJOUFSGBDFEVTJOHUIF
t1SJOUFS
&YQPSU%BUB 34PS64#QPSU TFUUIFFYQPSUFEEBUBGPSNBUGPSBQSJOUFS TUSJOHPGUFYU
PS1$
t1$ $47
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BOETFUUIFCBVESBUF
t$PNN$POGJH
t
t
t
t
t
t
t0GG
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Settings t0O
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t..%%::
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t5JNF
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t)PVS$MPDL
t)PVS$MPDL
t&OHMJTI
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t4QBOJTI
t(FSNBO
Menu used to set the language for all displayed meter prompts.
t'SFODI
t*UBMJBO
t$IJOFTF
t0GG
,FZ1SFTT#FFQ Menu used to turn on or off the beep sound made every time a meter key is pressed.
t0O
t0GG
Alarm Beep .FOVVTFEUPUVSOPOPSPGGUIFCFFQTPVOENBEFXIFOBOBMBSNWBMVFJTSFBDIFE
t0O

Settings Menu (cont.)
Main Setup Menu 2nd Level Menu Options Menu Description

t4QFFE
Stirrer
t4QFFE
Menu used to turn the stirrer probe on or off and to set the stirrer probe speed.
t4QFFE
Star A211 meters only.
t4QFFE
t4QFFE
t-FWFM
Contrast
t-FWFM
t-FWFM
Menu used to set the display contrast.
t-FWFM
Settings (cont.) t-FWFM
t-FWFM
t0GG .FOVVTFEUPUVSOPOPSPGGUIFNFUFSBVUPNBUJDTIVUPGGGFBUVSF XIJDIUVSOTUIF
Auto Shut Off
t0O NFUFSPGGXIFOOPLFZTBSFQSFTTFEGPSNJOVUFT
%FGBVMUWBMVFPSMBTU .FOVVTFEUPTFUUIFVTFS*%6TFUIFBMQIBOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFOUPFOUFSUIFVTFS*%
6TFS*%
entered value. Star A211 and Star A321 meters only.
t0GG .FOVVTFEUPUVSOUIFTBNQMF*%PGGPSPO8IFOTBNQMF*%JTTFUUPNBOVBMPSBVUP
4BNQMF*%
t.BOVBM JODSFNFOUBM FOUFSUIFTBNQMF*%JOUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFCZQSFTTJOHf2 (sample
t"VUP*ODSFNFOUBM ID) and using the alphanumeric entry screen.
View Log Menu

5IF7JFX-PHTFUVQNFOVJTVTFEUPBDDFTTJOGPSNBUJPOTUPSFEJOUIFEBUBMPHBOEDBMJCSBUJPOMPH3FGFSUPUIF%BUB
Storage and Retrieval chapter for detailed information on using this setup menu.
Diagnostics Menu
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detailed information on using this setup menu.


Chapter 4 pH, RmV and ORP Calibration
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N7DBMJCSBUJPOBOEPOFQPJOU031DBMJCSBUJPO4UFQCZTUFQJOTUSVDUJPOTBOEQSPNQUTBSFEJTQMBZFEPOUIFNFUFSUPBTTJTU
PQFSBUPSTXJUIUIFDBMJCSBUJPONFOVT5IFNFUFSDBOTBWFVQUPDBMJCSBUJPOTJOUIFMPHBOEDBMJCSBUJPOEBUBDBOCF
FYQPSUFEGSPNUIFNFUFSUPBQSJOUFSPSDPNQVUFS
pH Calibration
0OFUPmWFQ)CVGGFSTDBOCFVTFEGPSDBMJCSBUJPO"MXBZTVTFGSFTIQ)CVGGFSTBOETFMFDUCVGGFSTUIBUCSBDLFUUIF
sample pH and are one to four pH units apart. Prepare the pH electrode according to the instructions in the electrode use
guide. Connect the pH electrode and any other electrodes to be used (stirrer probe, ATC probe, reference electrode) to the
NFUFS1PXFSPOUIFNFUFSBOETFUUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFUPQ)
Note: In most calibration screens, press f1 (esc) to return to the measurement mode without saving the calibration.
*OUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEF QSFTTf1 (cal).
3JOTFUIFQ)FMFDUSPEFBOEBOZPUIFSFMFDUSPEFTJOVTFXJUIEJTUJMMFEXBUFS CMPUESZXJUIBMJOUGSFFUJTTVFBOEQMBDF

into the pH buffer.
3. When the electrode and buffer are ready, press f3 (start)*GVTJOHB4UBS"CFODIUPQNFUFSBOETUJSSFSQSPCF UIF
TUJSSFSQSPCFXJMMBVUPNBUJDBMMZTUBSUTUJSSJOHBUUIFTQFFETFMFDUFEJOUIFTFUVQNFOVPODFf3 (start) is pressed and stop
stirring once the reading stabilizes.
8BJUGPSUIFQ)WBMVFPOUIFNFUFSUPTUBCJMJ[FBOETUPQnBTIJOHBOEQFSGPSNPOFPGUIFGPMMPXJOHBDUJPOT
a. Press f2 (accept) to accept the displayed value.

b. Press f3 (edit) to access the numeric entry screen and edit the value.
i. Press , , or to highlight a number, decimal point or negative sign; press
f3 (enter) to select the highlighted item and repeat until the value at the measured temperature is
TIPXOBCPWFUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
ii. Press f2 (done)UPFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
iii. Press f2 (accept) to accept the entered value.
1SFTTf2 (next) UPQSPDFFEUPUIFOFYUCVGGFSBOESFQFBUTUFQTUISPVHIPSpress f3 (cal done) to save and end

UIFDBMJCSBUJPO*GmWFCVGGFSTBSFVTFE UIFDBMJCSBUJPOXJMMTBWFBOEFOEPODFUIFmGUIWBMVFJTBDDFQUFE
B *GBPOFQPJOUDBMJCSBUJPOJTQFSGPSNFE QSFTTf2 (accept) to accept the displayed slope value or press
f3 (edit) to access the numeric entry screen, enter the slope value and press f2 (accept).
5IFNFUFSXJMMEJTQMBZUIFDBMJCSBUJPOTVNNBSZJODMVEJOHUIFBWFSBHFTMPQFBOEFYQPSUUIFEBUBUPUIFDBMJCSBUJPOMPH1SFTT
f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print)UPQSPDFFEUPUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFBOEFYQPSUUIFEBUB
to a printer or computer.

Calibration Editing
Star A211 and Star 321 Meters Only
*OUIFDBMJCSBUJPOTVNNBSZEJTQMBZ Q)DBMJCSBUJPOTUFQ

press f3 (cal edit) to edit the calibration points.
2. Press or to highlight the calibration point to be edited and press f2 (select).
3. Press or to highlight Remeasure, Edit or Delete and press f2 (select).
B *G RemeasureJTTFMFDUFE SFQFBUQ)DBMJCSBUJPOTUFQTUISPVHI

C *GEdit is selected, press f3 (edit)UPBDDFTTUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO FOUFSUIFOFXWBMVF QSFTTf2
(done) and then press f2 (accept). Select another calibration point to edit or press f1 (back).
D *GDeleteJTTFMFDUFE UIFDBMJCSBUJPOQPJOUXJMMCFEFMFUFE*GEFMFUJOHUIFDBMJCSBUJPOQPJOUDIBOHFTUIF
calibration to a one point calibration, enter the slope using the numeric entry screen.
5IFNFUFSXJMMEJTQMBZBOVQEBUFEDBMJCSBUJPOTVNNBSZBOEFYQPSUUIFEBUBUPUIFDBMJCSBUJPOMPH1SFTTf1 (meas)

to proceed to the measurement mode, press f2 (print)UPQSPDFFEUPUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFBOEFYQPSUUIFEBUBUPB
printer or computer or press f3 (cal edit) to edit another calibration point.
RmV Calibration
0OFTUBOEBSEDBOCFVTFEGPSBSFMBUJWFN7DBMJCSBUJPO"MXBZTVTFGSFTITUBOEBSE1SFQBSFUIFFMFDUSPEFBDDPSEJOHUPUIF
instructions in the electrode use guide. Connect the electrode and any other electrodes to be used (stirrer probe, ATC probe,
SFGFSFODFFMFDUSPEF
UPUIFNFUFS1PXFSPOUIFNFUFSBOETFUUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFUP3N7
3JOTFUIFFMFDUSPEFBOEBOZPUIFSFMFDUSPEFTJOVTFXJUIEJTUJMMFEXBUFS CMPUESZXJUIBMJOUGSFFUJTTVFBOEQMBDFJOUP

the standard.
3. When the electrode and standard are ready, press f3 (start)*GVTJOHB4UBS"CFODIUPQNFUFSBOETUJSSFSQSPCF UIF
TUJSSFSQSPCFXJMMBVUPNBUJDBMMZTUBSUTUJSSJOHBUUIFTQFFETFMFDUFEJOUIFTFUVQNFOVPODF
f3 (start) is pressed and stop stirring once the reading stabilizes.
8BJUGPSUIFN7WBMVFPOUIFNFUFSUPTUBCJMJ[F JOEJDBUFECZUIFnBTIJOHstabilizing or solid ready icon, and perform

POFPGUIFGPMMPXJOHBDUJPOT
a. Press f2 (accept)UPBDDFQUUIFN7WBMVFTIPXOPOUIFRel Value line.

b. Press f3 (edit)UPBDDFTTUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFOBOEFEJUUIFN7WBMVFTIPXOPOUIFRel Value line.
i. Press , , or to highlight a number, decimal point or negative sign; press f3 (enter) to select the
IJHIMJHIUFEJUFNBOESFQFBUVOUJMUIFWBMVFBUUIFNFBTVSFEUFNQFSBUVSFJTTIPXO
ii. Press f2 (done)UPFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
iii. Press f2 (accept) to accept the entered mV value.
5IFNFUFSXJMMEJTQMBZUIFDBMJCSBUJPOTVNNBSZJODMVEJOHUIFN7PGGTFUBOEFYQPSUUIFEBUBUPUIFDBMJCSBUJPOMPH1SFTT
f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print)UPQSPDFFEUPUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFBOEFYQPSU
the data to a printer or computer.

ORP Calibration
The mV reading of an ORP standard is dependent on the ORP electrode reference system, reference material and filling
TPMVUJPOBTXFMMBTUIF031TUBOEBSEUFNQFSBUVSF"O031FMFDUSPEFDBOCFBVUPNBUJDBMMZDBMJCSBUFEUPSFBEN7
SFMBUJWFUPUIF4UBOEBSE)ZESPHFO&MFDUSPEF &H
BU¡$XIFOUIF0SJPO031TUBOEBSE $BU/PPS
0SJPO
031FMFDUSPEF $BU/P#/81 #/81 #/.%PS#/.%
BOE0SJPO.,$MmMMJOHTPMVUJPO $BU/P

PS.,$MHFM JO$BU/P#/.%
BSFVTFE5IFSBXN7SFBEJOHPGBOFMFDUSPEFXJUIUIFTBNFDPOEJUJPOTJT
N7BU¡$
5IF5IFSNP4DJFOUJmD0SJPO031TUBOEBSEJTOPOIB[BSEPVT TUBCMFBOEXJMMOPUDIBOHFPWFSUJNF TPJUJTBOJEFBM

TUBOEBSEGPSBOZ031NFBTVSFNFOUTZTUFN5IF0SJPO4UBS"BOE4UBS"TFSJFTQ)NFUFSTPGGFSBTJNQMF
BVUPNBUJDDBMJCSBUJPOUPUIF&HWBMVFJOUIF031NPEFXIFOVTJOH0SJPO031FMFDUSPEFTBOETUBOEBSE7JTJU
XXXUIFSNPTDJFOUJmDDPNXBUFSGPS031BQQMJDBUJPOOPUFTUIBUJODMVEFBUBCMFPG031TUBOEBSEWBMVFTBUEJGGFSFOU
temperatures.
0OFTUBOEBSEDBOCFVTFEGPS031DBMJCSBUJPO"MXBZTVTFGSFTI031TUBOEBSE1SFQBSFUIF031FMFDUSPEFBDDPSEJOHUP
the instructions in the electrode use guide. Connect the electrode and any other electrodes to be used (stirrer probe, ATC
QSPCF SFGFSFODFFMFDUSPEF
UPUIFNFUFS1PXFSPOUIFNFUFSBOETFUUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFUP031
3JOTFUIF031FMFDUSPEFBOEBOZPUIFSFMFDUSPEFTJOVTFXJUIEJTUJMMFEXBUFS CMPUESZXJUIBMJOUGSFFUJTTVFBOEQMBDF

into the standard.
3. When the electrode and standard are ready, press f3 (start)*GVTJOHB4UBS"CFODIUPQNFUFSBOETUJSSFSQSPCF

UIFTUJSSFSQSPCFXJMMBVUPNBUJDBMMZTUBSUTUJSSJOHBUUIFTQFFETFMFDUFEJOUIFTFUVQNFOVPODF
f3 (start) is pressed and stop stirring once the reading stabilizes.
8BJUGPSUIFN7WBMVFPOUIFNFUFSUPTUBCJMJ[F JOEJDBUFECZUIFnBTIJOHstabilizing or solid ready icon, and press f2

(accept) once the value is stable.
5IFNFUFSXJMMEJTQMBZUIFDBMJCSBUJPOTVNNBSZJODMVEJOHUIFN7PGGTFUBOEFYQPSUUIFEBUBUPUIFDBMJCSBUJPOMPH
Press f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement mode and
FYQPSUUIFEBUBUPBQSJOUFSPSDPNQVUFS


Chapter 5 Temperature Calibration
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FMFDUSPEFT
IBWFWBSZJOHUFNQFSBUVSFBDDVSBDJFT VTVBMMZ¡$UP¡$6TFUIJTGVODUJPOPOMZJGJUJTOFDFTTBSZ
to calibrate the temperature readings taken by the ATC probe. Since the temperature offset calculated during the
calibration is applied to all future temperature measurements, recalibrate if a different ATC probe is used.
Temperature calibration is for the calibration of an ATC probe (separate or built in to a pH electrode or ORP electrode.)
*GNBOVBMUFNQFSBUVSFDPNQFOTBUJPOJTCFJOHVTFEBOEUIFEJTQMBZTIPXT."/BTUIFUFNQFSBUVSFTPVSDFJDPO
set the manual temperature value using the Manual Temp Value menu. The temperature calibration menu is not
accessible unless an ATC probe is connected to the meter.
*OUIFNFBTVSFNFOUNPEF QSFTT .
2. Press , , or to highlight pH Channel and press f3 (select).
3. Press or to highlight Temperature and press f3 (select).
1SFTT or to highlight Temperature Calibration and press f3 (select).
1SFTT or to highlight ATC UPJEFOUJGZUIF"5$QSPCFUIBUXJMMCFDBMJCSBUFEBOEQSFTTf3 (select).
1MBDFUIF"5$QSPCFBOEUIFSNPNFUFSTJOUPBTPMVUJPOXJUIBLOPXO TUBCMFUFNQFSBUVSF*UJTSFDPNNFOEFEUIBUUXP/*45

traceable thermometers be used to measure and verify the temperature of the solution.
8BJUGPSUIFUFNQFSBUVSFSFBEJOHTPGUIF"5$QSPCFBOEUIFSNPNFUFSTUPTUBCJMJ[F VTVBMMZUXPUPmWFNJOVUFT

1SFTTf3 (edit) to access the numeric entry screen and edit the temperature value.
a. Press , , or to highlight a number, decimal point or negative sign; press f3 (enter)

to select the highlighted item and repeat until the temperature value read by the thermometers is
TIPXOPOUIFEJTQMBZ
b. Press f2 (done) UPFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
5IFNFUFSXJMMEJTQMBZUIFFOUFSFEUFNQFSBUVSFWBMVFPOUIFReference Temp line, the original temperature read

by the ATC probe on the ATC MJOFBOEUIFUFNQFSBUVSFPGGTFUWBMVFUIBUXJMMCFBQQMJFEUPBMMGVUVSFUFNQFSBUVSF
readings on the Offset line. Press f2 (accept)UPQSPDFFEXJUIUIFEJTQMBZFEUFNQFSBUVSFEBUB TBWFBOEFOEUIF
DBMJCSBUJPOBOEFYQPSUUIFEBUBUPUIFDBMJCSBUJPOMPH
1SFTT f1 (meas) to proceed to the measurement mode or press f2 (print) to proceed to the measurement mode
BOEFYQPSUUIFEBUBUPBQSJOUFSPSDPNQVUFS


Chapter 6 Measurement
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PS031
measurements on the display.
Press XIJMFUBLJOHBNFBTVSFNFOUJOUIFDPOUJOVPVTNFBTVSFNFOUNPEFUPGSFF[FUIFEJTQMBZBOEQSFTT
a second time to unfreeze the display and continue the measurement. Press XIJMFUBLJOHBNFBTVSFNFOUUP
NBOVBMMZFYQPSUUIFNFBTVSFNFOUUPUIFEBUBMPH JGUIFEBUBMPHJTFOBCMFEJOUIFTFUVQNFOV
3JOTFUIFQ)FMFDUSPEFBOEBOZPUIFSFMFDUSPEFTJOVTFXJUIEJTUJMMFEXBUFS CMPUESZXJUIBMJOUGSFFUJTTVFBOEQMBDF

into the sample.
2. Star A211 meters onlyo*GUIFTUJSSFSQSPCFJTJOVTFBOEUIFNFUFSJTJODPOUJOVPVTPSUJNFENPEF QSFTT

UPUVSOPOUIFTUJSSFSQSPCF*GUIFTUJSSFSQSPCFJTJOVTFBOEUIFNFUFSJTJO"6503&"%NPEF UIFTUJSSFSQSPCF
XJMMTUBSUTUJSSJOHXIFO JTQSFTTFEBOETUPQTUJSSJOHXIFOUIFSFBEJOHTUBCJMJ[FT
4UBSUUIFNFBTVSFNFOUBOEXBJUGPSJUUPTUBCJMJ[F
B *GUIFNFUFSJTJO"6503&"%NPEF EFGBVMUTFUUJOH

QSFTT to start the measurement. When
the JDPOTUPQTnBTIJOH SFDPSEUIFBQQMJDBCMFNFBTVSFNFOUQBSBNFUFSTBOEUFNQFSBUVSFPGUIF
sample. Press BHBJOUPTUBSUBOFXNFBTVSFNFOU
C *GUIFNFUFSJTJODPOUJOVPVTNPEF UIFNFUFSXJMMJNNFEJBUFMZTUBSUUBLJOHBNFBTVSFNFOUBOE
VQEBUFUIFEJTQMBZXIFOFWFSUIFNFBTVSFNFOUDIBOHFT8BJUGPSUIFEJTQMBZUPTIPXready and
record the applicable measurement parameters and temperature of the sample.
c. Star A211 and Star A321 meters only –*GUIFNFUFSJTJOUJNFENPEF UIFNFUFSXJMMMPHNFBTVSFNFOUT
BUUIFQSFTFMFDUFEUJNFJOUFSWBM SFHBSEMFTTPGUIFNFBTVSFNFOUTUBCJMJUZ5IFNFUFSXJMMVQEBUF
UIFEJTQMBZXIFOFWFSUIFNFBTVSFNFOUDIBOHFT TPUIFBQQMJDBCMFNFBTVSFNFOUQBSBNFUFSTBOE
UFNQFSBUVSFPGUIFTBNQMFDBOCFSFDPSEFEXIFOUIFEJTQMBZTIPXTready.
Star A211 meters onlyo*GUIFTUJSSFSQSPCFJTJOVTFBOEUIFNFUFSJTJODPOUJOVPVTPSUJNFENPEF QSFTT

to turn off the stirrer probe.
3FNPWFUIFFMFDUSPEFTGSPNUIFTBNQMF SJOTFXJUIEJTUJMMFEXBUFS CMPUESZBOEQMBDFJOUPUIFOFYUTBNQMF
3FQFBUTUFQTUISPVHIGPSBMMTBNQMFT
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Chapter 7 Methods
The Orion Star A211 and Star A321 meters can save up to ten methods per channel and the corresponding calibration
data for each method, for the fast and easy recollection of different meter setup parameters. The default meter
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Saving the Current Meter Settings as a New Method

3. Press or to highlight Method and press f3 (select).
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(M101) and the date, time and mode of each method (07/01/11 12:45 pH) if methods have been previously created.
1SFTT or to highlight Current Settings and press f3 (save).
1SFTT or UPIJHIMJHIUBNFUIPEOVNCFSUIBUUIFDVSSFOUTFUUJOHTXJMMCFTBWFEBTBOEQSFTTf2 (accept).
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a. Press f3 (edit) to access the numeric entry screen.

b. Press , , or to highlight a number, press f3 (enter) to select the
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c. Press f2 (done)UPFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
d. Press f2 (accept)UPBDDFQUUIFFOUFSFEQBTTXPSE
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Loading an Existing Method

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methods (M101) and the date, time and mode of each method (07/01/11 12:45 pH) if methods have been previously
created.
1SFTT or to highlight the method to be loaded and press f2 (load).

Editing, Copying or Deleting an Existing Method
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methods (M101) and the date, time and mode of each method (07/01/11 12:45 pH) if methods have been
previously created.
1SFTT or to highlight the desired method and press f3 (options).
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a. Press f3 (edit) to access the numeric entry screen.

b. Press , , or to highlight a number, press f3 (enter) to select the highlighted
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c. Press f2 (done)UPFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
d. Press f2 (accept)UPBDDFQUUIFFOUFSFEQBTTXPSE
1SFTT or to highlight Edit, Copy or Delete and press f2 (accept).
B *GEdit is selected – press or to highlight any setup menu parameters that need to be
changed and press f3 (select)3FWJFXBOEDIBOHFBMMBQQMJDBCMFTFUVQNFOVQBSBNFUFST1SFTTf1
(back) to return to the list of methods and then press to return to the measurement mode.
C *GCopy is selected – press or to highlight a method number that the selected
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measurement mode.
D *GDelete is selected – press f2 (yes) to delete the method or press f3 (no) to keep the method.

Chapter 8 Data Storage and Retrieval
Data Storage Settings

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if the data log is enabled in the setup menu, and to a printer or computer, if a printer or computer is connected to the
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Read Type Selection
3. Press or to highlight Mode and Settings and press f3 (select).
1SFTT or to highlight Read Type and press f3 (select).
1SFTT or to highlight Auto, Continuous or Timed and press f3 (select).
a. Star A211 and Star A321 meters only –

*GTimed is selected and the time interval needs to be changed – highlight Timed; press to highlight
hours (HH), minutes (MM) or seconds (SS); press f3 (edit) to access the numeric entry screen; use the
numeric entry screen to change the values and press f1 (back) XIFOUIFUJNFJOUFSWBMJTDPSSFDU
1SFTT to return to the measurement mode.

Computer and Printer Export Settings
2. Press , , or to highlight Settings and press f3 (select).
3. Press or to highlight Export Data and press f3 (select).
1SFTT or to highlight Printing and press f3 (select). Press or to highlight On or Off and
press f3 (select). Select OnUPBMMPXEBUBUPCFTFOUUPBDPNQVUFSPSQSJOUFS
1SFTT or to highlight Comm Setup and press f3 (select). Press or to highlight RS232 or
USB and press f3 (select). Select RS232JGUIFNFUFSXJMMCFJOUFSGBDFEVTJOHUIF34QPSUBOETFMFDUUSB
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1SFTT or to highlight Data Format and press f3 (select). Press or to highlight Printer or
PC (CSV) and press f3 (select). Select PrinterUPFYQPSUUIFEBUBBTBTUSJOHPGUFYUBOETFMFDUPC (CSV) to
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1SFTT or to highlight Comm Config and press f3 (select). Press or to highlight 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 and press f3 (select). Select the baud rate best for the data transfer requirements.
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1SFTTf1 (back) and then press to return to the measurement mode.
Data Log Settings
2. Press , , or to highlight Settings and press f3 (select).
3. Press or to highlight Data Log and press f3 (select).
1SFTT or to highlight Off or On and press f3 (select).

Viewing the Calibration Log and Data Log
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Viewing the Calibration Log
2. Press , , or to highlight View Log and press f3 (select).
3. Press or to highlight Calibration Log and press f2 (accept).
1SFTT or to highlight pH – Channel and press f2 (select).
1SFTT or to highlight pH, RmV or ORP and press f2 (select).
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5PWJFXUIFDBMJCSBUJPOEBUB QSFTT or to highlight a specific calibration and press f2 (select). Press
f2 (print) to print the calibration, press f3 (info)UPWJFXUIFFMFDUSPEFTMPQFCFUXFFOQ)CVGGFSQPJOUTPSQSFTT
f1 (back) to return to the list of calibrations.
Viewing the Data Log
3. Press or to highlight Data Log and press f2 (accept).
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and press f2 (select). Press f2 (print) to print the data point or press f1 (back) to return to the list of data points.

Exporting the Data Log to a Computer or Printer
1SFTTf3 (options).
1SFTT or to highlight Log Export and press f2 (accept).
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and press f2 (accept).
B *GToday, Last 10 or All is selected – press f2 (yes)UPFYQPSUUIFEBUB

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i. Press f3 (edit) to display the numeric entry screen.
ii. Press , , or to highlight a number, press f3 (enter) to select the highlighted
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display.
iii. Press f2 (done)UPFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
iv. Press to enter the last data point.
v. Press f3 (edit) to display the numeric entry screen.
vi. Press , , or to highlight a number, press f3 (enter) to select the highlighted
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vii. Press f2 (done)UPFYJUUIFOVNFSJDFOUSZTDSFFO
viii. Press f2 (accept) and then press f2 (yes)UPFYQPSUUIFEBUB
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Clearing the Data Log
1SFTTf3 (options).
1SFTT or to highlight Log Clear and press f2 (accept).
1SFTTf2 (yes)UXJDFUPDMFBSUIFFOUJSFEBUBMPH
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Interfacing a Printer
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option is turned on in the setup menu. Alternatively, measurements and calibration data can be sent to the data log
and calibration log. From the data log and calibration log, the operator can chose to print a single data log point, a
range of data log points or the entire data log.
Interfacing a Computer
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send measurements and calibration data to the computer if the computer option is turned on in the setup menu.
Alternatively, measurements and calibration data can be sent to the data log and calibration log. From the data log
and calibration log, the operator can chose to send a single data log point, a range of data log points or the entire
data log to the computer.
A complimentary copy of general data logging software is available for use with the Orion Star A200 and Star A300 series
meters. This can be found on the CD included with the meter or at www.thermoscientific.com/water.

Chapter 9 Customer Services
Meter Errors and Recommended Actions
Error Recommended Actions
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repeat the self test.
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Repeat the self test. When the meter prompts, press each of the keys one at a time, including the
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Over Range Measurement or
appropriate meter input and the electrode parameters are entered correctly in the setup menu.
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Make sure that the electrode is connected to the appropriate meter input and the electrode
Measurement Out of Range parameters are entered correctly in the setup menu. Clean the electrode according to the electrode
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Meter Self Test and Checkout
Meter Self Test
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2. Press , , or to highlight Diagnostics and press f3 (select).
3. Press or to highlight Self Test and press f2 (accept).
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and press f2 (yes).
1SFTTf2 (yes) to start the self test.
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any order. When the meter displays Keypad Test Passed, press f2 (next).
5IFNFUFSXJMMEJTQMBZSelf Test Passed. Press to return to the measurement mode.
Meter Checkout (pH)
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instructions.
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Electrode Stability Test
3. Press or to highlight Stability Test and press f2 (accept).
1SFTT or to highlight pH – Channel and press f2 (next).
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press f2 (yes).
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5IFNFUFSXJMMEJTQMBZStability Test Passed or Stability Test Failed. Press f1 (esc) or to return to the
measurement mode.
Meter Factory Reset

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3. Press or to highlight Factory Reset and press f2 (accept).
1SFTTf2 (yes) to reset the meter.
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Meter User Reset

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3. Press or to highlight User Reset and press f2 (accept).
1SFTTf2 (yes) to reset the meter.
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About Meter
3. Press or to highlight About Meter and press f2 (accept).
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1SFTTf1 (back) to return to the diagnostics menu or press to return to the measurement mode.
Assistance
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Warranty and Registration

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Ordering Information
Orion Star A200 Series Benchtop Meters

Cat. No. Description
STARA2110 4UBS"Q)#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE
4UBS"Q)#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE#/6.%3044Q)"5$5SJPEF
STARA2115
3044Q)#VGGFS,JU
STARA2120 4UBS"$POEVDUJWJUZ#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE
4UBS"$POEVDUJWJUZ#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE.%$POEVDUJWJUZ$FMM
STARA2125
$POEVDUJWJUZç4DN4UBOEBSE
4UBS"$POEVDUJWJUZ#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE.%$POEVDUJWJUZ$FMMXJUI
STARA2126
%FUBDIBCMF'MPX5ISPVHI$FMM$POEVDUJWJUZç4DN4UBOEBSE
STARA2130 4UBS"3%0%0#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE
4UBS"3%0%0#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE.%1PMBSPHSBQIJD%01SPCFXJUI
STARA2135
$BMJCSBUJPO4MFFWF1SPCF.BJOUFOBODF,JU#0%'VOOFM 4UJSSFSBOE"EBQUFS
4UBS"3%0%0#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE.%"65045*3%0#0%1SPCF
STARA2136
1PMBSPHSBQIJD&MFDUSPMZUF4PMVUJPO1SPCF.BJOUFOBODF,JU
STARA2140 4UBS"Q)*4&#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE
4UBS"Q)*4&#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE#/68130446MUSBQ)&MFDUSPEF
STARA2145
.%"5$1SPCF4UJSSFS1SPCF3044Q)#VGGFS,JU
.%"5$1SPCF)1#/81)JHI1FSGPSNBODF"NNPOJB&MFDUSPEF4UJSSFS1SPCF
STARA2146
"NNPOJBQQN4UBOEBSE-PXMFWFM"NNPOJB*4""NNPOJB&MFDUSPEF
Storage Solution
.%"5$1SPCF#/81'MVPSJEF&MFDUSPEF4UJSSFS1SPCF'MVPSJEFQQN
STARA2147
XJUI5*4"#**4UBOEBSE'MVPSJEFQQNXJUI5*4"#**4UBOEBSE'MVPSJEFQQNXJUI
5*4"#**4UBOEBSE5*4"#**
STARA2148 .%"5$1SPCF#/8130444PEJVN&MFDUSPEFXJUI4PEJVN4UBOEBSET 3FBHFOUTBOE
4PMVUJPOT4UJSSFS1SPCF
STARA2150 4UBS"Q)$POEVDUJWJUZ#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE
4UBS"Q)$POEVDUJWJUZ#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE#/6.%3044Q)"5$
STARA2155 5SJPEF.%$POEVDUJWJUZ$FMM3044Q)#VGGFS,JU$POEVDUJWJUZç4DN
Standard
STARA2160 4UBS"Q)3%0%0#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE
4UBS"Q)3%0%0#FODIUPQ.FUFSXJUI&MFDUSPEF4UBOE#/6.%3044Q)"5$5SJPEF
STARA2165 .%1PMBSPHSBQIJD%01SPCFXJUI$BMJCSBUJPO4MFFWF3044Q)#VGGFS,JU
1SPCF.BJOUFOBODF,JU#0%'VOOFM 4UJSSFSBOE"EBQUFS

Ordering Information (cont.)
Orion Star A200 and Star A300 Series Portable Meters

STARA2210 Star A221 pH Portable Meter
4UBS"Q)1PSUBCMF.FUFS68..%3044Q)"5$5SJPEFXJUI.FUFS$BCMFQ)#VGGFS
STARA2215 1PVDIFTQ)#VGGFS1PVDIFTQ)#VGGFS1PVDIFT3044&MFDUSPEF4UPSBHF
4PMVUJPO3JOTF4PMVUJPO1PVDIFT45"3"$44UBS"$BSSZJOH$BTF45"3""34UBS".FUFS"SNPS
STARA2220 Star A222 Conductivity Portable Meter
4UBS"$POEVDUJWJUZ1PSUBCMF.FUFS.%$POEVDUJWJUZ$FMMXJUI.FUFS$BCMF
STARA2225 $POEVDUJWJUZç4DN4UBOEBSE1PVDIFT3JOTF4PMVUJPO1PVDIFT45"3"$44UBS"$BSSZJOH$BTF
45"3""34UBS".FUFS"SNPS
STARA2230 4UBS"3%0%01PSUBCMF.FUFS
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Ordering Information (cont.)
Orion Star A Series Accessories and Electrodes

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Chapter 10 Meter Compliance
Notice of Compliance
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
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WEEE Compliance
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directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products that may assist the
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Declaration of Conformity
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Benchtop Meters Portable Meters

Orion Star A211 pH Orion Star A221 pH
Orion Star A212 Conductivity Orion Star A222 Conductivity
0SJPO4UBS"3%0%0 0SJPO4UBS"3%0%0
0SJPO4UBS"Q)*4& Orion Star A321 pH
0SJPO4UBS"Q)$POEVDUJWJUZ Orion Star A322 Conductivity
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Equipment Class:
Measurement, control and laboratory
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Conforms with the following directives and standards:

EN61326-1:2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive)
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EN61010-1:2001 Safety Standards
UL61010-1:2004 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
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Singapore

Meter Specifications
Meter Operating Conditions

Operating Ambient Temperature UP¡$
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Storage Temperature UP¡$
Storage Relative Humidity UP OPODPOEFOTJOH
Pollution %FHSFF
Overvoltage $BUFHPSZ**
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Warranty 3 year meter replacement
Universal Power Adapter Operating Conditions

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Storage Temperature UP¡$
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Pollution %FHSFF
Overvoltage $BUFHPSZ**

Meter Parameter Specifications
pH
Range UP
Resolution
Relative Accuracy
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Range UP¡$
Resolution
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Offset Calibration 1 point
Data Logging
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Appendix 1 Advanced Meter Features
Automatic pH Buffer Recognition Feature

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reading of the pH electrode in the buffer to recognize and display the buffer value at the measured temperature. The
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in order for the meter to automatically recognize the buffer.
USA pH Buffer Set DIN pH Buffer Set

Buffer mV Range Buffer mV Range
UPN7 UPN7
UPN7 UPN7
UPN7 UPN7
UPN7 UPN7
UPN7
Testing a pH Electrode for Automatic Buffer Recognition

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and therefore verify that the pH electrode in use is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition, perform the
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1. Set the measurement mode to mV. Prepare the pH electrode according to the instructions in the pH electrode
user guide.
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measurements are displayed by the meter.
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that the measurement is stable.
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pH electrode are in the correct ranges, the pH electrode is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition.
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manually entered during a pH calibration.

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The electrode condition icon indicates the performance of the pH electrode, based on the last saved calibration
and electrode measurement stability.
Icon pH Electrode Definition of Icon
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Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters

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Chapter 2 Meter Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 3 Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 4 pH, RmV and ORP Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 5 Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Chapter 9 Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 10 Meter Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Appendix 1 Advanced Meter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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The Orion Star A211 benchtop pH meters feature

The Orion Star A221 portable pH meters feature

The Orion Star A321 portable pH meters feature

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Meter Connections and Inputs

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a. Select four AA alkaline batteries.

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DO/RDO ATC/CON BNC

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Star A211 Meter Back Panel

Star A221 and Star A321 Meter Back Panel

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2. Choose the side of the meter to attach the arm.

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Display Icon Description

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Setup Menu Overview

pH Channel Settings Log View Diagnostics

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Main Setup Menu 2nd Level Menu Options Menu Description

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