Ultrameter™

Operation
Manual

Model 4P

MYRON L
COMPANY
10 - 02 (WEB) EG
Instrument Illustration

Conductivity Cell
(Built-in
Electrodes)

Temperature
Sensor

Preprogrammed
variable conductivity/
TDS ratios
Units of Measurement Parameter
Ω Megohms - cm Resistivity
USER mode LOBATT CAL MEMORY
M Ω Kilohms - cm Resistivity
for programming KCl K
NaCl mS
mS - millisiemens/cm
special temperature 442 µS (millimhos/cm) Conductivity
compensation User PPM µS - microsiemens/cm
factor and PPT
RATIO % / °C (micromhos/cm) Conductivity
conductivity/TDS BUFFER
PPM - parts per million TDS
COND RES TDS
ratio PPT - parts per thousand TDS

Parameters (3)

Displayed here:
• Temperature
readout COND RES TDS These 3 Measurement keys will:
• USER temperature • Turn instrument on
compensation or • Measure parameter
conductivity/TDS • Exit any function
ratio
• Memory Storage/
Recall

4P CAL
MS
Up key/Memory Store

MCLR
MR
Down key/Memory Recall
This key for: MYRON L
• Calibration COMPANY
• Memory Clear TM
• Solution selection
• Confirmation
ULTRAMETER
Wrist/neck strap slot
(user supplied)

For detailed explanations see Table of Contents 7-11-00

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FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS C. Specification Chart

A. Features 4P Conductivity TDS Resistivity Temperature

• Superior resolution 4 digit LCD displays full 9999 µS/ppm.
• Accuracy of ±1% of reading (not merely full scale). Ranges 0-9999 µS 0-9999 ppm 0-71°C
10-200 mS 10-200 ppt 10K - 30M ohms 32 - 160 °F
• All electrodes are internal for maximum protection. in 5 autoranges in 5 autoranges Ω Ω
• Latest 4 electrode cell technology.
Resolution 0.01 (<100 µS) 0.01 (<100 ppm) 0.01 (<100K o h m s Ω
) 0.1 °C/F
• Waterproof to 3 feet/1 meter. 0.1 (<1000 µS) 0.1 (<1000 ppm) 0.1 (<1000K o h m s Ω
)
1.0 (>1000 µS) 1.0 (>1000 ppm) 1.0 (>1 MΩ)
• Autoranging conductivity/TDS/resistivity.
• Memory saves 20 readings. Accuracy ±1 % of reading* ±1 % of reading* ±1 % of reading** ±0.1 °C

• Factory calibrations stored in microprocessor. Auto 0-71°C 0-71°C 0-71°C

Temperature 32 - 160°F 32 - 160°F 32 - 160°F
• 3 conductivity/TDS solution conversions preprogrammed into Compensation
microprocessor. Adjustable 0 - 9.99%/°C 0 - 9.99%/°C 0 - 9.99%/°C
Temperature
• USER feature allows: Compensation
Programming your own cond/TDS conversion factor. Cond/TDS KCl, NaCl, 442™
Ratios
Programming your own temperature compensation factor. Preprogrammed
Disabling temperature compensation. Adjustable 0.20 - 7.99
Cond/TDS Ratio
Factor
* up to 100mS/ppt; 100 - 200mS/ppt: ± 1 - 2% typ. Ω Ω
**10K ohms - 10M ohms
B. General Specifications
Display 4 Digit LCD D. Warranty/Service
Dimensions (LxWxH) 7.7x2.7x2.5 in. All Myron L Ultrameters have a 2 year warranty except for pH sensors
196x68x64 mm which have a 6-month limited warranty. If an instrument fails to operate
Weight 12oz./341g properly, see the Troublshooting Chart, pg. 21. The battery and pH/ORP
Case Material VALOX* sensor are user replaceable. For other service, return the instrument
Cond/Res/TDS Cell Material VALOX* prepaid to the Myron L Company.
Cond/Res/TDS Cell Capacity 0.2 oz./5 ml MYRON L COMPANY
Power 9V Alkaline Battery 2450 Impala Drive
Battery Life >100 Hours/5000 Readings Carlsbad, CA 92010
Operating/Storage Temperature 32-132°F/0-55°C USA
Protection Ratings IP67/NEMA 6 (waterproof to 760-438-2021
3 feet/1 meter) If, in the opinion of the factory, failure was due to materials or
* ™ GE Corp. workmanship, repair or replacement will be made without charge. A
reasonable service charge will be made for diagnosis or repairs due to
normal wear, abuse or tampering. This warranty is limited to the repair or
Additional information available on our web site at: replacement of the Ultrameter only. The Myron L Company assumes
www.myronl.com other responsibility or liability.

E. Ultrameter Models

ULTRAMETER MODELS 3P 4P 6P

PARAMETERS pH/ORP/Temp. Conductivity/TDS Conductivity/TDS/pH

Resistivity/Temp. Resistivity/ORP/Temp.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS B. Rules for Calibration in the Ultrameter . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1. Calibration Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Instrument Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2. Calibration Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
C. Calibration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. Conductivity or TDS Calibration . . . . . . . . . .14
A. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. User Calibration Conductivity/TDS . . . . . . . .15
B. General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. Resistivity Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C. Specification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4. Reloading Factory Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . .15
D. Warranty/Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 5. Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
E. Ultrameter Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 VII. MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
A. Memory Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
I. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 B. Memory Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
C. Clearing a Record/Memory Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
II. RULES of OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
A. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 VIII. CHANGING from CENTIGRADE to FAHRENHEIT . . . . . . . . . . . .17
B. Characteristics of the Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C. Operation of the Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 IX. TOTAL RETURN to FACTORY SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1. Measurement Keys in General . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. COND, RES and TDS keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 X. CALIBRATION INTERVALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3. CAL/MCLR key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 A. Suggested Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4. UP or DOWN keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 B. Calibration Tracking Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
C. Conductivity, RES, TDS Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
III. AFTER USING the ULTRAMETER
Maintenance of the Conductivity Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 XI. CARE and MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
A. Temperature Extremes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
IV. SPECIFIC RECOMMENDED MEASURING PROCEDURES . . . .9 B. Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A. Measuring Conductivity/Total Dissolved Solids . . . . .9 C. Cleaning Cell Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
B. Measuring Resistivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
XII. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
V. SOLUTION SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
A. Why Solution Selection is Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 XIII. ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
B. The 4 Solution Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A. Conductivity/TDS Standard Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . 22
C. Calibration of Each Solution Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 B. Soft Protective Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
D. Procedure to Select a Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 C. Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
E. Application of USER Solution Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 D. pH Buffer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1. User Programmable Tempco . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 E. pH Sensor Storage Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. Disabling Temperature Compensation . . . . 12
3. User Programmable Conductivity to TDS XIV. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION (Tempco)
Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 of Aqueous Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. Standardized to 25°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
VI. CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 B. Tempco Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. Calibration Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 C. An Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
D. A Chart of Comparative Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
E. Other Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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XV. CONDUCTIVITY CONVERSION to I. INTRODUCTION
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Thank you for selecting the Ultrameter™ Model 4P, one of the Myron L
A. How it’s Done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Company’s latest in a new line of instruments utilizing advanced
B. Solution Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 microprocessor-based circuitry. This circuitry makes it extremely accurate
C. When does it make a lot of difference? . . . . . . . . . . . 27 and very easy to use (see pages 2 & 3 for Features and Specifications on
this and other models). For your convenience, your Ultrameter has a brief
XVI. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION (Tempco) set of instructions on its bottom, and a pocket sized card with abbreviated
and TDS DERIVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 instructions is included with the instrument.
A. Conductivity Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Special note ...... Conductivity, Resistivity, and TDS require mathematical
B. Finding the Tempco of an Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 correction to 25°C values (ref. Temperature Compensation, pg. 23). On
C. Finding the TDS Ratio of an Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . 28 the left of the Ultrameter’s liquid crystal display is shown an indicator of
the salt solution characteristic used to model temperature compensation
XVII. GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 of conductivity and its TDS conversion. The indicator can be KCl, NaCl,
442 or USER. Selection affects the temperature correction of
NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 conductivity, and the calculation of TDS from compensated conductivity
(ref. Conductivity Conversion to Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), pg. 26).
Addendum The selection can affect the reported conductivity of hot or cold
solutions, and will change the reported TDS of a solution. Generally,
I. HIGH RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 using KCl for conductivity, NaCl for resistivity, and 442™ (Natural Water
Offset Zero Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 characteristic) for TDS will reflect present industry practice for
Cell Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 standardization. This is how your instrument, as shipped from the factory,
is set to operate.
II. USER MODE GAIN CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A. Calibration of Ultrameter for Use in User Mode . . . . . 3 II. RULES of OPERATION
B. Setting User mode Calibration “Link” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A. Operation
C. Canceling User Mode Calibration “Link” . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using the instrument is simple:
• Rinse the conductivity cell with test solution 3 times and refill.
* CHECKING YOUR INSTRUMENTS SOFTWARE VERSION . . . . . . . . . 5 • Press the desired measurement key to start measurement.
Pressing the key again does no harm and restarts the 15 second
“off” timer.
• Note the value displayed or press the MS key to store
(ref. Memory Storage, pg. 16). It’s that simple!

B. Characteristics of the Keys

• Though your Ultrameter has a variety of sophisticated options, it
is designed to provide quick, easy, accurate measurements by
simply pressing one key.
• All functions are performed one key at a time.
• There is no “off” key. After 15 seconds of inactivity the
instrument turns itself off (60 seconds in CAL mode).
• Rarely will a key be required to be held down (as in Procedure to
Select a Solution, pg. 10 or Conductivity or TDS Calibration, pg.
14).

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 CAL
C. Operation of the Keys (See Instrument Illustration on page 1) If MCLR is held down for about 3 seconds, CAL mode is not entered, but
1. Measurement Keys in General
Any of the 3 measurement keys in the upper part of the keypad turns on “S E L ” appears to allow Solution Selection (ref. pg. 10) with the Up or
the instrument in the mode selected. The mode is shown at the bottom Down keys. As in calibration, the CAL key is now an “accept” key.
of the display, and the measurement units appear at the right. Pressing a While reviewing stored records, the MCLR side of the key is active to
measurement key does this even if you are in a calibration sequence and allow clearing records (ref. Clearing a Record/Memory Clear, pg. 16).
also serves to abandon a change (ref. Leaving Calibration, pg. 14).
4. UP or DOWN keys
2. COND, RES and TDS keys
These 3 keys are used with solution in the Conductivity Cell. While measuring in any parameter, the or MR keys activate the
MS
Precautions:
• While filling cell cup, ensure no air bubbles cling on the cell wall. Memory Store and Memory Recall functions.
• If the proper solution is not selected (KCl, NaCl, 442 or USER) While in CAL mode, the keys step or scroll the displayed value up or
refer to Why Solution Selection is Available, pg. 10 and down. A single press steps the display and holding either key scrolls the
Procedure to Select a Solution, pg. 10. value rapidly.
a. COND Key While in Memory Recall, the keys move the display up and down the stack
Solution to be tested is introduced into the conductivity cell and a press of records (ref. Memory Recall, pg. 16).

of COND displays conductivity with units on the right. On the left is III. AFTER USING the ULTRAMETER
Maintenance of the Conductivity Cell
shown the solution type selected for conductivity. An overrange Rinse out the cell cup with clean water. Do not scrub the cell. For oily
condition will show only [- - - -] (ref. Solution Selection, pg. 10). films, squirt in a foaming non-abrasive cleaner and rinse. Even if a very
b. RES Key active chemical discolors the electrodes, this does not affect the
A press of R E S displays resistivity with units on the right. On the left accuracy; leave it alone (ref. Cleaning Conductivity/TDS/Resistivity Cell
Cup, pg. 20).
is shown solution type selected for resistivity (ref. Solution Selection, pg.
10). The range of display of Resistivity is limited to between 10 kilohms IV. THE SPECIFIC RECOMMENDED MEASURING
(KΩ ) and 30 megohms (MΩ ). A solution outside that range will only show PROCEDURES
[- - - -] in the display. If the proper solution is not selected (KCl, NaCl, 442 or USER), see
c. TDS key Solution Selection, Pg. 10.
A press of TDS displays Total Dissolved Solids with units on the
N O T E : After sampling high concentration solutions or temperature
right. This is a display of the concentration of material calculated from extremes, more rinsing may be required.
compensated conductivity using the characteristics of a known material.
On the left is shown solution type selected for TDS (ref. Solution A. Measuring Conductivity/Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Selection, pg. 10). 1. Rinse cell cup 3 times with sample to be measured. (This
conditions the temperature compensation network and prepares
3. CAL/MCLR key the cell.)
CAL
A press of allows you to enter the calibration mode while 2. Refill cell cup with sample.
MCLR

measuring conductivity or TDS. Once in CAL mode, a press of this key 3. Press COND or TDS .
accepts the new value. If no more calibration options follow, the
instrument returns to measuring (ref. Leaving Calibration, pg. 14). 4. Take reading. A display of [- - - -] indicates an overrange
condition.
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 B. Measuring Resistivity 1. Press COND , R E S or TDS to select the parameter on which
Resistivity is for low conductivity solutions. In a cell cup the value may drift
from trace contaminants or absorption from atmospheric gasses, so you wish to change the
measuring a flowing sample is recommended. solution type. KCl
NaCl
CAL 442
1. Hold instrument at 30° angle (cup sloping downward). 2. Press and hold key
MCLR User

2. Let sample flow continuously into conductivity cell with no about 3 seconds to make
aeration. “S E L ” appear (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
(For demonstration purposes,
3. Press R E S key; use best reading. all 4 solution types are shown simultaneously.)

3. Use or MR key to obtain type of solution desired (ref.

MS
NOTE: If reading is lower than 10 kilohms, display will be dashes: [ - - - - ].
Use Conductivity. Solution Characteristics, pg. 26). The selected solution type will
be displayed: KCl, NaCl, 442 or User.
V. SOLUTION SELECTION
A. Why Solution Selection is Available 4. Press CAL to accept new solution type.
MCLR
Conductivity, Resistivity, and TDS require temperature correction to 25°C
values (ref. Standardized to 25°C, pg. 23). Selection determines the
temperature correction of conductivity and calculation of TDS from E. Application of USER Solution Type
compensated conductivity (ref. Cond. Conversion to TDS, pg. 26). 1. User Programmable Tempco
This feature allows you to change your Ultrameter’s temperature
B. The 4 Solution Types compensating factor to another factor between 0-9.99%/°C (ref.
On the left side of the display is the salt solution characteristic used to Temperature Compensation, pg. 23).
model temperature compensation of conductivity and its TDS
conversion. Generally, using KCl for conductivity, NaCl for resistivity and a. As in Procedure to Select a Solution, pg. 10, select “USER”
442 (Natural Water characteristic) for TDS will reflect present industry mode.
practice for standardization. This is the setup as shipped from the factory
CAL
(ref. Solution Characteristics, pg. 26). b. With “USER” mode now selected, press . You may now
MCLR
The USER selection allows a custom value to be entered for the
temperature compensation of conductivity and also the conversion ratio if adjust a temperature compensation from .00%/°C to 9.99%/°C,
measuring TDS.
by pressing or MR .
MS
C. Calibration of Each Solution Type
There is a separate calibration for each of the 4 solution types. Note that See example in Figure 2.
calibration of a 442 solution does not affect the calibration of a NaCl User
CAL
solution. For example: Calibration (ref. Conductivity or TDS Calibration, c. Press twice to skip % / °C
MCLR
pg. 14) is performed separately for each type of solution one wishes to
COND
measure (ref. Conductivity/TDS Standard Solutions, pg. 22). calibration adjustment and
Figure 2
accept the new tempco (3
D. Procedure to Select a Solution times if in TDS mode). You are now ready to measure samples
with your new temperature compensation factor.
N O T E : Check display to see if solution displayed (KCl, NaCl, 442 or
USER) is already the type desired. If not:
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 2. Disabling Temperature Compensation In the first five sections, you have learned all
you need to make accurate measurements. The
a. As in Procedure to Select a Solution, pg. 10, select “USER” following sections contain calibration, advanced
mode. operations and technical information.
CAL
b. With “USER” selected, press MCLR . If the display does not
VI. CALIBRATION
MR
show .00%/°C, hold long enough to bring the tempco to A. Calibration Intervals
Generally, calibration is recommended about once per month with
.00%/°C (see Figure 3). Conductivity or TDS solutions (ref. Calibration Intervals, pg. 19).

c. Press CAL twice (3 times B. Rules for Calibration in the Ultrameter

MCLR
1. Calibration Steps
if in TDS mode). Temperature User a. Starting Calibration
compensation is now disabled % / °C CAL
(=0) for measurements in Calibration is begun by pressing MCLR while measuring Conductivity or
COND
USER mode.
Figure 3
TDS. Measuring continues, but the CAL icon is on, indicating calibration
3. User Programmable Conductivity to TDS Ratio is now changeable.
This feature allows you to select a custom conductivity to TDS conversion
MR
ratio for USER mode measurements. The reading is changed with the and to match the known
MS
For example: The conversion ratio range is 0.20-7.99 (ie., if conductivity value. The calibration for each of the 4 solution types may be performed
is 100 µS and TDS is 75 ppm, you would adjust to 0.75) (ref. Conductivity from either conductivity or TDS mode.
Conversion to TDS, pg. 26).
b. Calibration Steps
a. While in “USER” mode, press TDS . Depending on what is being calibrated, there may be 1, 2 or 3 steps to
the calibration procedures.
CAL
b. Press twice (to skip over tempco adjustment), and
MCLR
KCl, NaCl or 442 User
“RATIO ” will appear (see Figure 4).
Cond Gain only Tempco, then Gain
MR
c. Adjust with MS or Res Done in conductivity Done in conductivity or TDS
TDS Gain only Tempco, Ratio, then Gain
keys until new conversion
ratio is displayed.
User
CAL RATIO CAL CAL
d. Press MCLR twice (to skip The MCLR becomes an “ACCEPT” key. At each point, pressing MCLR
TDS
over calibration adjustment) Figure 4 accepts the new calibration value and steps you to the next adjustment
to accept new conversion ratio. (or out of CAL mode if there are no more steps).
You are now ready to measure samples with the new CAL
conductivity/TDS ratio. To bypass a calibration step, just press MCLR
to accept the present value
as is.

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 c. Leaving Calibration 2. User Calibration Conductivity/TDS
You know you are finished when the “CAL” icon goes out. Pressing any
measurement key abandons changes not yet accepted and exits a. Rinse conductivity cell three times with your standard.
calibration mode.
b. Refill conductivity cell with same standard.
2. Calibration Limits
There are calibration limits. A nominal “FAC” value is an ideal value stored c. Press COND or TDS , then press CAL twice in COND/three
MCLR
by the factory. Attempts to calibrate too far, up or down, from there will
cause the displayed value to be replaced with “FAC”. If you accept it times in TDS. The “CAL” icon will appear on the display.
(press the “Cal” key), you will have the original default factory calibration
for this measurement. The need to calibrate so far out that “FAC” appears d. Press or MR to step the displayed value toward the
MS
indicates a procedural problem, wrong standard solution, or a very dirty
cell cup (ref. Troubleshooting Chart, pg. 21). standard’s value or hold a key down to cause rapid scrolling of the
reading.
C. Calibration Procedures
1. Conductivity or TDS Calibration e. Press CAL once to confirm new value and end the calibration
MCLR

a. Rinse conductivity cell three times with proper standard (KCl, sequence for this particular solution type.
NaCl, or 442) (ref. Con./TDS Standard Solutions, pg. 22). For
user calibration see User Calibration Cond./TDS, pg. 15. 3. Resistivity Calibration
Resistivity is the reciprocal of Conductivity. Resistivity is calibrated only if
b. Refill conductivity cell with same standard. conductivity is calibrated for the same solution type.

c. Press COND or TDS , then CAL 4. Reloading Factory Calibration (Cond or TDS)
If calibration is suspect or known to be wrong, and no standard solution is
µS available, the calibration value can be replaced with the original factory
CAL 442
press MCLR , “CAL” icon will value for that solution. This “FAC” value is the same for all Ultrameters,
°C and returns you to a known state without solution in the cell. The “FAC”
appear on the display (see internal electronics calibration (which bypasses the electrodes and cell) is
COND
Figure 5). not intended to replace calibration with conductivity standard solutions. If
Figure 5
another solution type requires resetting, change solution type and
MR
d. Press or to step the displayed value toward the repeat this procedure.
MS
standard’s value or hold a key down to cause rapid scrolling of the a. Press COND or TDS .
reading.
CAL CAL
e. Press once to confirm new value and end the calibration b. Press . (If in USER solution mode, press CAL key twice if
MCLR MCLR

sequence for this particular solution type. in Conductivity, and three times if in TDS to skip over tempco and
ratio adjustments.)
If another solution type is also to be measured, change solution type now
and repeat this procedure. c. Press MS key until “FAC ” appears and release.

CAL
d. Press to accept the factory calibration setting.
MCLR
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 5. Temperature Calibration 1. Press MR and scroll to location #3 .
Temperature calibration is not necessary in the Ultrameter.
CAL
VII. MEMORY 2. Press to clear old record #3 .
MCLR
This feature allows up to 20 readings with their temperatures to be stored
simultaneously for later recall. 3. Fill conductivity cell with sample.

A. Memory Storage 4. Press COND to measure sample and press to store

MS
1. While displaying a measurement, press MS to record the
displayed value. reading in location #3 .

2. “MEMORY ” will appear and MEMORY 5. The next memory stored will go into location #8 .
the temperature display will be
momentarily replaced by a 6. To clear all records: After MEMORY
442 µS
number (1-20) showing the
MR
position of the record. Figure °C pressing , scroll down
6 shows a reading of 1806 µS
COND
stored in memory record #4. to “CL r ALL ” in measurement
Figure 6
and temperature area
B. Memory Recall (see Figure 7).
1. Press one of the measurement keys. Figure 7
CAL
MR 7. Press . All records will be cleared.
MCLR
2. Press , “MEMORY ” will appear, and the display will show

the last record stored. VIII. CHANGING from CENTIGRADE to FAHRENHEIT

MR
3. Press the MS or to scroll to the record location desired 1. Press COND .

(the temperature display alternates between temperature

recorded and location number). MR
2. Press to display the stored memory records.

4. Press a measurement key to leave memory recall or allow to

automatically turn off. MR
3. Press repeatedly until you pass the memory “CL r ALL ”
C. Clearing a Record/Memory Clear CAL location. The display will show a “C” or “F” (see Figures 8 & 9).
After recalling a certain record location, press MCLR to clear that

memory. This space will be the place for the next memory record,
unless you scroll to another position before ending the recall
sequence. The next memory stored will go into the next highest
available memory location.

Example: You have locations 1-7 filled.You want to clear the conductivity
reading stored in record location #3 and replace it with a TDS reading. Figure 8 Figure 9

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 CAL
4. Press MCLR ; the display will change to the other unit. X. CALIBRATION INTERVALS

There is no simple answer as to how often one should calibrate an

5. Press COND ; all temperature readings are now in degrees last instrument. The Ultrameter is designed to not require frequent
recalibration. The most common sources of error were eliminated in the
shown. design, and there are no mechanical adjustments. Still, to ensure
specified accuracy, any instrument has to be checked against chemical
N O T E : Tempco will still be shown in %/°C. standards occasionally.

IX. TOTAL RETURN to FACTORY SETTINGS “FAC SEL” A. Suggested Intervals

There may come a time when it would be desirable to quickly reset all the On the average, we expect calibration need only be checked monthly for
recorded calibration values in the instrument back to the factory settings. the Conductivity, RES or TDS functions. Measuring some solutions will
This might be to ensure all calibrations are set to a known value, or to give require more frequent intervals.
the instrument to someone else free of adjustments or recorded data for
a particular application. B. Calibration Tracking Records
To minimize your calibration effort, keep records. If adjustments you are
1. Press COND . making are minimal for your application, you can check less often.
Changes in conductivity calibration should be recorded in percent.
MR
2. Press to display the stored memory records. Calibration is purposely limited in the Ultrameter to ±10% because more
than that indicates damage, not drift.

3. Press MR repeatedly until C. Conductivity, RES, TDS Practices to Maintain Calibration

you pass the CLr ALL and the 1. Clean oily films or organic material from the cell electrodes with
C-F locations. The display will foaming cleaner or mild acid. Do not scrub inside the cell.
show a “FAC SEL ”
(see Figure 10). 2. Calibrate with solutions close to the measurements you make.
Figure 10 Readings are compensated for temperature based on the type
4. Press CAL to accept the resetting. of solution. If you choose to measure tap water with a KCl
MCLR
compensation, which is often done (ref. An Example, pg. 24),
and you calibrate with 442 solution because it is handy, the
further away from 25°C you are, the more error you have. Your
records of calibration changes will reflect temperature changes
more than the instrument’s accuracy.

3. Rinse out the cell with pure water after making measurements.
Allowing slow dissolving crystals to form in the cell contaminates
future samples.

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XI. CARE and MAINTENANCE XII. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Ultrameters should be rinsed with clean water after use. Solvents should
be avoided. Shock damage from a fall may cause instrument failure.

measurement. Insure pH cap is snugly

1. Rinse cell cup more thoroughly before
2. Minimize test sample exposure to air
(ref. Measuring Resistivity, pg. 10).
Check connections or replace battery

2. See Measuring Resistivity, pg. 10.

1. Clean cell cup and electrodes (ref.
A. Temperature Extremes

(ref. Battery Replacement, pg. 20).

Clean cell cup and electrodes (ref.

Solutions in excess of 160°F/71°C should not be placed in the cell cup
area; this may cause damage. Care should be exercised not to exceed

Cleaning Cell Cup, pg. 20).

rated operating temperature.

Cleaning Cell Cup, pg. 20).

Leaving the Ultrameter in a vehicle or storage shed on a hot day can
easily subject the instrument to over 150°F. This will void the warranty.

Corrective Action
B. Battery Replacement

in place.
Dry Instrument THOROUGHLY . Remove the four (4) bottom
screws. Open instrument carefully; it may be necessary to rock the
bottom slightly side to side to release it from the RS-232 connector.
Carefully detach battery from circuit board. Replace with 9 volt alkaline
battery. Replace bottom, ensuring the sealing gasket is installed in the
groove of the top half of case. Re-install screws, tighten evenly and

sample or from pH sensor well.

2. Carbon dioxide in test sample.
Battery weak or not connected.

1. Contamination from previous

securely.

Film or deposits on electrodes.

2. Test samples greater than
N O T E : Because of nonvolatile EEPROM circuitry, all data stored in
memory and all calibration settings are protected even during power loss
or battery replacement.

1. Dirty electrodes.
Possible Cause

1 megohm.
C. Cleaning Conductivity/TDS/Resistivity Cell Cup
The conductivity cell cup should be kept as clean as possible. Flushing
with clean water following use will prevent buildup on electrodes.
However, if very dirty samples — particularly scaling types — are allowed
to dry in the cell cup, a film will form. This film reduces accuracy. When
there are visible films of oil, dirt, or scale in the cell cup or on the
electrodes, use a foaming non-abrasive household cleaner. Rinse out

measurement key pressed

No display, even though

much lower than expected

the cleaner and your Ultrameter is ready for accurate measurements.

Resistivity readings

Resistivity readings
Conductivity/TDS/

Conductivity/TDS
Unable to calibrate
Symptom

Unstable

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XIII. ACCESSORIES D. pH Buffer Solutions
pH buffers are available for your other Myron L Company instruments in
A. Conductivity/TDS Standard Solutions pH values of 4, 7 and 10. The Myron L buffer solutions are traceable to
Your Ultrameter has been factory calibrated with the appropriate Myron L NIST certified pH references and are color-coded for instant
Company NIST traceable KCl, NaCl, and our own 442 standard solutions. identification. They are also mold inhibited and accurate to within ±0.01
Most Myron L conductivity standard solution bottles show three values pH units @ 25°C. Order 4, 7 or 10 Buffer.
referenced at 25°C: Conductivity in microsiemens/micromhos and the
ppm/TDS equivalents based on our 442 Natural Water™ and NaCl E. pH Sensor Storage Solution
standards. All standards are within ±1.0% of reference solutions. Myron L Storage Solution prolongs the life of the pH sensor. It is available
in quarts and gallons. Order SSQ or SSG.
1. Potassium Chloride (KCl)
The concentrations of these reference solutions are calculated from data XIV. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION (Tempco)
in the International Critical Tables, Vol. 6. The 7000 µS is the of Aqueous Solutions
recommended standard. Order KCl-7000.
Electrical conductivity indicates solution concentration and ionization of
2. 442 Natural Water™ the dissolved material. Since temperature greatly affects ionization,
442 Natural Water Standard Solutions are based on the following salt conductivity measurements are temperature dependent and are normally
proportions: 40% sodium sulfate, 40% sodium bicarbonate, and 20% corrected to read what they would be at 25°C.
sodium chloride, which represent the three predominant components
(anions) in freshwater. This salt ratio has conductivity characteristics A. Standardized to 25°C
approximating fresh natural waters and was developed by the Myron L Conductivity is very accurately measured in the Ultrameter by a method
Company over three decades ago. It is used around the world for that ignores fill level, electrolysis, electrode characteristics, etc., and uses
measuring both conductivity and TDS in drinking water, ground water, a microprocessor to perform temperature compensation. In simpler
lakes, streams, etc. The 3000 ppm is the recommended standard. Order instruments, conductivity values are usually assigned an average
442-3000. correction similar to KCl solutions for correction to 25°C. The correction to
an equivalent KCl solution is a standard set by chemists. It standardizes
3. Sodium Chloride (NaCl) the measurements and allows calibration with precise KCl solutions. In
This is especially useful in sea water mix applications, as sodium chloride the Ultrameter, this correction can be set to other solutions or tailored for
is its major salt component. Most Myron L standard solution labels show special measurements or applications.
the ppm NaCl equivalent to the conductivity and to ppm 442 values. The
14.0 mS is the recommended standard. Order NaCl-14.0. B. Tempco Variation
Most conductivity instruments use an approximation of the temperature
B. Soft Protective Case characteristics of solutions, perhaps even assuming a constant value.
Padded Cordura® Nylon carrying case features a belt clip for hands-free The value for KCl is often quoted simply as 2%/°C. In fact, KCl tempco
mobility. Model: UCC varies with concentration and temperature in a non-linear fashion. Other
® Registered trade mark of DuPont solutions have more variation still. The Ultrameter uses corrections that
change with concentration and temperature instead of single average
C. Data Port values. See Chart 1 on next page.
There is a 4 pin connector marked “Factory Use Only” on the bottom of
the Ultrameter. It is used to interrogate the instrument during final
inspection. Applications in the future for downloading recorded data are
being considered, but not implemented, as of this printing.

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 2.500%
D. A Chart of Comparative Error:
2.400% In the range of 1000 µS, the error using KCl on a solution that should be
compensated as NaCl or as 442, is shown in the graph below.
2.300%
7%
2.200%
442 error with KCl tempco
2.100% 6%
% / °C NaCl error with KCl tempco
2.000% 5%
1.900% 4%
1.800% 3%
KCl % / °C
1.700%
2%
1.600%
Temperature 1%
1.500%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
0%
Chart 1
(1)%
C. An Example of 2 different solution selections and the Temperature
(2)%
resulting compensation: 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Chart 2
How much error results from treating natural water as if it were KCl at
15°C? Users wanting to measure natural water based solutions to 1% would
have to alter the internal compensation to the more suitable preloaded
A tap water solution should be compensated as 442 with a tempco of “442” values or stay close to 25°C. Some who have standardized to KCl
1.68 %/°C, where the KCl value used would be 1.90 %/°C. based compensation may want to stick with it, regardless of increasing
error as you get further from 25°C. The Ultrameter will provide the
Suppose a measurement at 15°C (or 59°F) is 900 microsiemens of true repeatability and convertibility of data needed for relative values for
uncompensated conductivity. process control.

Using a 442 correction of 10 (degrees below 25) x 1.68% indicates the E. Other Solutions
solution is reading 16.8% low. For correction, dividing by (.832) yields A salt solution like sea water or liquid fertilizer acts like NaCl. An internal
1082 microsiemens as a compensated reading. correction for NaCl can be selected for greatest accuracy with such
solutions. Many solutions are not at all similar to KCl, NaCl or 442. A sugar
A KCl correction of 10 (degrees below 25) x 1.9% indicates the solution solution, or a silicate, or a calcium salt at a high or low temperature may
is reading 19% low. Dividing by (.81) yields 1111 microsiemens for a require a “User” value peculiar to the application to provide readings
compensated reading. The difference is 29 out of 1082 = 2.7%. close to the true compensated conductivity.

Clearly, the solution characteristics should be chosen to truly represent

the actual water under test for rated accuracy of ±1%. Many industrial
applications have always been relative measurements seeking a number

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to indicate a certain setpoint or minimum concentration or trend. The measurements, and should be reset for different dilutions or
Ultrameter gives the user the capability to take data in “KCl conductivity temperatures.
units” to compare to older published data, in terms of NaCl or 442, or as
may be appropriate. The Ultrameter can be used to reconcile data taken C. When does it make a lot of difference?
with other compensation assumptions, especially with its ability to allow First, the accuracy of temperature compensation to 25°C determines the
custom characteristics through the USER mode. accuracy of any TDS conversion. Assume we have industrial process
water to be pretreated by R.O. Assume it is 45°C and reads 1500 µS
XV. CONDUCTIVITY CONVERSION to uncompensated.
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS)
1. If NaCl compensation is used, an instrument would report 1035
Electrical conductivity indicates solution concentration and ionization of µS compensated, which corresponds to 510 ppm NaCl.
the dissolved material. Since temperature greatly affects ionization,
conductivity measurements are temperature dependent and are normally 2. If 442 compensation is used, an instrument would report 1024
corrected to read what they would be at 25°C (ref. Temperature µS compensated, which corresponds to 713 ppm 442.
Compensation, pg. 23).
The difference in values is 40%.
A. How it’s Done
Once the effect of temperature is removed, the compensated In spite of such large error, some users will continue to take data in the
conductivity is a function of the concentration (TDS). Temperature NaCl mode because their previous data gathering and process
compensation of the conductivity of a solution is performed automatically monitoring was done with an older NaCl referenced device.
by the internal processor, using data derived from chemical tables. Any
dissolved salt at a known temperature has a known ratio of conductivity to Those who want true TDS readings that will correspond to evaporated
concentration. Tables of conversion ratios referenced to 25°C have been weight will select the correct Solution Type. If none of the 3 standard
published by chemists for decades. solutions apply, the User mode must be used. Temperature
Compensation (Tempco) and TDS Derivation below, details the USER
B. Solution Characteristics mode.
Real world applications have to measure a wide range of materials and
mixtures of electrolyte solutions. To solve this problem, industrial users XVI. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION (Tempco)
commonly use the characteristics of a standard material as a model for and TDS DERIVATION
their solution, like the KCl favored by chemists for its stability.
The Ultrameter contains internal algorithms for characteristics of the 3
Users dealing with sea water, etc., use NaCl as the model for their most commonly referenced compounds. In the display, the solution type
concentration calculations. Users dealing with freshwater work with being used is shown on the left. Besides KCl, NaCl, and 442, there is the
mixtures including sulfates, carbonates and chlorides, the three “USER” choice. The benefit of USER mode is that one may enter the
predominant components “anions” in freshwater that the Myron L tempco and TDS conversion values of a unique solution from the
Company calls “natural water”. These are modeled in a mixture called keyboard.
“442” which the Myron L Company markets for use as a calibration
standard, as it does standard KCl and NaCl solutions. A. Conductivity Characteristics
When making conductivity measurements, the Solution Selection
The Ultrameter contains internal algorithms for these 3 most commonly determines the characteristic assumed as the instrument reports what a
referenced compounds. In the LCD display, the solution type being used measured conductivity would be if it were at 25°C. The characteristic is
is shown on the left. Besides KCl, NaCl, and 442, there is the “USER” represented by the tempco, expressed in %/°C. If a solution of 100 µS at
choice. The benefit of USER is that one may enter the temperature 25°C increases to 122 µS at 35°C, then a 22% increase has happened
compensation and TDS ratio by hand, greatly increasing accuracy of over this change of 10°C. The solution is said to have a tempco of 2.2
readings for a specific solution. That value remains a constant for all %/°C.
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Another solution would have a different tempco because of its ionization XVII. GLOSSARY
activity. And, that tempco may be a little different at a different
concentration or temperature. This is why the Ultrameter uses Anions - Negatively charged ions.
mathematically generated models for known salt characteristics that vary See Solution Characteristics, pg. 26.
with concentration and temperature.
Algorithm - A procedure for solving a mathematical problem.
B. Finding the Tempco of an Unknown Solution See Temperature Compensation and TDS Derivation,
One may need to measure compensated conductivity of some solution pg. 27.
unlike any of the 3 standard salts. In order to enter a custom fixed tempco
for a limited measurement range, enter a specific value through the TDS - Total Dissolved Solids or the Total Conductive Ions
“USER” function. The tempco can be determined by 2 different in a solution. See Conductivity Conversion to TDS,
methods: pg. 26.

1. Heat or cool a sample of the solution to 25°C, and measure its Tempco - Temperature Compensation
conductivity. Heat or cool the solution to a typical temperature See Temperature Compensation, pg. 23.
where it is normally measured. After selecting USER function,
set the tempco to 0 %/°C as in Disabling Temperature USER - A mode of operation that allows the instrument user
Compensation, pg. 12 (No compensation). Measure the new (operator) to set a tempco and/or a TDS factor for their
conductivity and the new temperature. Divide the % decrease specific solution type. See Temperature Compensation,
or increase by the 25°C value. Divide that difference by the pg. 23 and Temperature Compensation (Tempco) and
temperature difference. TDS Derivation, pg. 27.

2. Heat or cool a sample of the solution to 25°C, and measure its

conductivity. Change the temperature to a typical measuring
temperature. Set the tempco to an expected value as in User
Programmable Tempco, pg. 11. See if the compensated value For details on specific areas of interest refer to Table of Contents.
is the same as the 25°C value. If not, raise or lower the tempco
and measure again until the 25°C value is read.

C. Finding the TDS Ratio of an Unknown Solution

Once the effect of temperature is removed, the compensated
conductivity is a function of the concentration (TDS). There is a ratio of
TDS to compensated conductivity for any solution, which varies some
with concentration. The ratio is set during calibration in USER as in User
Programmable Conductivity to TDS Ratio, pg. 12. A truly unknown
solution has to have its TDS determined by evaporation and weighing.
Then the solution whose TDS is now known can be measured for
conductivity and the ratio calculated. Next time the same solution is to be
measured, the ratio is known.

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 Ultrameter™
Operation
Manual

Addendum
Models 4P & 6P

Software Versions 2.03, 2.10, 2.51 & Later*

* See page 5 to determine the version of software of your Ultrameter™.

UMMA10-01
WEB
 I. ENHANCED HIGH RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENTS Cell Check For Instruments with Software Version 2.10 & Later.
In these versions, a Cell Check feature has been added to further
The resistivity calculations in the Ultrameter have been improved for increase the performance of your instrument. This is especially important
measuring waters greater than 10 Megohms. When the Ultrameter is in when in R E S mode reading High Resistivity or Ultrapure waters. This
one of the solution modes (i.e. KCl, NaCl or 442) and the resistivity feature, utilizing technological improvements, knows when the
reading is greater than 10 Megohms, the Ultrameter performs automatic Conductivity Cell cup is dirty and calls it to your attention. You may then
temperature compensation for high purity water. As such, the maximum choose to clean the Conductivity Cell cup or ignore it by pressing the
possible value that should be displayed for water is 18.2. It may be CAL key. Follow the steps below to perform a Cell Check.
possible to display readings higher than 18.2 if the instrument is not
calibrated or if solutions other than water are being measured. To 1. Press R E S key to power up the unit.
insure proper use of the instrument in this mode, readings greater than
20 Megohms will display "- - - -" indicating an over-range condition. To 2. Verify that the cell cup is empty
obtain resistivity readings for solutions other than water, the User of any solution and "- - - -" is
mode should be selected. In User mode the Ultrameter will display displayed by the Ultrameter. If
resistivity measurements up to 30 Megohms. a reading other than "- - - -" is
An Offset Zero Calibration feature was added to software version displayed, clean the cell cup
2.03, and must be performed by the user, see below. On all later versions and repeat steps 1 & 2. See
this function is performed at time of manufacture. "Cleaning Sensors".
A Cell Check feature was added to these later versions. See page 2. Figure 2
3. Press the MR key until
Offset Zero Calibration For Instruments with Software Version 2 . 0 3
When performing measurements of waters above 10 Megohms, the "CELL ch" appears. Fig. 2.
accuracy of the Ultrameter may be improved by performing an offset zero
CAL
calibration. Follow the steps below to perform an offset zero calibration. 4. Press the key. If the cell
MCLR

1. Press R E S key to power up the unit. is clean, “Good” will

momentarily be displayed. Fig. 3. Figure 3
2. Verify that the cell cup is empty of any solution and "- - - -" is
displayed by the Ultrameter. If a reading other than "- - - -" is 5. If the Cell Check has failed
displayed, clean the cell cup and repeat steps 1 & 2. See the display will show
"Cleaning Sensors". “CELL cLn”, Fig. 4, alternating
with a number such as “5 3 ”,
3. Press the MR key until Fig. 5, indicating a relative
amount of contamination or dirt
"CAL0" appears. Fig. 1. in the Conductivity Cell. To
insure the highest quality Figure 4
CAL
4. Press the key. The readings, the Conductivity Cell
MCLR
cup should be cleaned before
Figure 1
instrument should momentarily measuring High Resistivity
display a number of counts, and return to Resistivity mode. solutions. Rinse the cup with
DI water several times to clean,
5. If the calibration has failed the display will show "Err". If an error and Shake instrument well to
occurs during this step, the cell cup is probably contaminated. remove excess water.
Rinse the cup with DI water several times to clean and Repeat Repeat steps 1-4. Figure 5
steps 1-4.
1 2
 II. USER MODE CALIBRATION LINK CAL
4. Press the MCLR key. The
A new function has been added to the Ultrameter that makes calibration instrument will display "S E L "
of the unit while in "User" mode easier, and more repeatable and accurate and the “User” Icon. Fig. 7.
than other calibration methods. It is recommended that this calibration User
method be used to provide the highest degree of confidence when the
Ultrameter is used in "User" mode.
Figure 7
A. Calibration of Ultrameter for use in User Mode Any additional display of KCl, NaCl or 442 icons indicates a link between
the User solution and the other solution displayed.
1. Press the COND or TDS key to power up the Ultrameter.
MR
5. Press the MS keys to
2. Calibrate the unit using a Standard Solution. Refer to
KCl
CALIBRATION in Operation Manual. select a Standard Solution to be
linked to the User mode
3. Place the Ultrameter in User mode. Refer to SOLUTION User
calibration constant.
SELECTION in Operation Manual. (see Fig. 8, User linked to KCl).
4. Verify/Set the calibration link. (See below – Setting User Mode Figure 8
Calibration Link). Note: If none of the Solution Selection icons are displayed (i.e. KCl,
NaCl or 442) nothing has been linked to User mode.
B. Setting User Mode Calibration "Link"
CAL
6. Press the MCLR key to accept the setting. Pressing any of the
The link function sets or "links" the calibration gain factor of a Standard
Solution to the User solution mode. Once set, the "link" will stay intact measurement keys will exit without changing the setting. User
with future calibrations unless the link has been canceled. For more mode "link" is now complete. The User mode will now use the
information on canceling the User Mode Calibration Link refer to the calibration gain constant used for the calibration of the Standard
section below "Canceling User Mode Calibration Link". Follow the steps Solution as outlined above.
below to set either the KCl, NaCl or 442 calibration factor to the User
solution mode. C. Canceling User Mode Calibration "Link"
1. Press measurement key desired to be “Linked”, i.e., COND , The Ultrameter must be in User linked mode in order to cancel the "link".
Refer to SOLUTION SELECTION in Operation Manual.
R E S or TD S .
1. Press “Linked” measurement key ,
COND R E S or TDS .
2. Place the Ultrameter in User mode. Refer to SOLUTION
SELECTION in Operation Two solution icons will be shown the left side of display - “User”
Manual for selecting the User and another, i.e., “ KCl”.
Mode.
2. Press the MR key until the menu "Linc" appears. Fig. 5.
3. Press the MR arrow key until

the menu "Linc" appears. CAL

3. Press the key, the unit will display "S E L " and the “User”
Fig. 6. MCLR
Figure 6 Icon.
3 4
 MR
4. Press the key until "User" is the only solution icon being

displayed.
CAL
5. Press the MCLR key.

6. The User mode calibration "Link" has now been canceled.

NOTES:
1. To maintain repeatability, use the same standard solutions for future
calibrations.

2. Calibration of the Ultrameter Gain Factor for User mode is not available
when the calibration link has been established. The other calibration
functions (i.e. Temperature Compensation %/C settings and TDS Ratio
settings) are still intact. To perform a calibration of the User mode as
described in the manual, the User Mode Link should be canceled. See
above Canceling User Mode calibration "Link".

3. Once a "link" has been established for User mode, the "link" will apply
to all measurement modes using User solution selection (i.e. TDS/User,
Cond/User or Res/User).

* CHECKING YOUR INSTRUMENTS SOFTWARE VERSION

1. Press COND key to power up the unit.

MR
2. Press the key until three numbers are displayed as shown.

in Fig. 9. If one of the listed

versions is displayed, the
ENHANCED HIGH RESISTIVITY
MEASUREMENTS, and the
USER MODE CALIBRATION
LINK are available.

3. Press COND key, instrument Figure 9

will time out in ~15 seconds.

If one of the listed versions is NOT displayed, and these functions are
required, contact the Myron L Company for information on upgrading
your instrument.
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