200 uS/2 mS/20 mS/200 mS, TDS ( PPM )

Real time data logger, 16000 Data logger no., RS232

CONDUCTIVITY METER
Model : YK-2005CD
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES................................................................ 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 2
2-1 General Specifications.......................................... 2
2-2 Electrical Specifications........................................ 4
3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION.....................................5
4. GENERAL MEASURING PROCEDURE........................... 7
4-1 Conductivity ( uS, mS ) measurement................... 8
4-2 TDS ( PPM ) measurement................................... 9
4-3 Data Hold............................................................10
4-4 Data Record (Max., Min. reading)......................... 10
4-5 Data Logger........................................................ 11
5. ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE...................... 12
5-1 Check Memory Space...........................................14
5-2 Clear Memory......................................................14
5-3 Date/Time Setting................................................14
5-4 Sample Time Setting............................................15
5-5 Auto Power Off Default Setting.............................15
5-6 Temp. Unit Default Setting...................................15
5-7 Temp. Compensation Factor Default Setting..........16
5-8 CD ( uS, mS ), TDS ( PPM ) Default Setting........... 16
5-9 Escape from the SETTING function....................... 16
6. HOW TO SEND THE DATA OUT FROM THE METER......18
7. RS232 PC SERIAL INTERFACE....................................20
8. OFFSET ( ZERO ) PROCEDURE...................................22
9. CALIBRATION PROCEDURE........................................22
10. BATTERY REPLACEMENT......................................... 25
11. SYSTEM RESET....................................................... 25
12. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................ 26
1. FEATURES
* Innovative feature with built-in automatic temperature
compensation factor adjustable between 0 to 5.0% per ℃.
* Wide range, 200 uS/2 mS/20 mS/200 mS.
* Selecting " 0% per ℃ " of Temp. Coefficient Adjust,
allows you to take uncompensated conductivity
readings ( absolute conductivity measurement ).
* Temperature compensation range : 0 to 50 ℃.
* Carbon rod electrode for long life.
* Conductivity measurement ( uS, mS ) or TDS
( Total Dissolved Solids, PPM ) can be selected.
* Auto range or manual range can be selected.
* Real time data logger, build in clock ( hour-min.-sec.,
year-month-date ).
* Auto or manual data record, 16,000 Data logger no.
* Wide sampling time adjustment range from two
seconds to 8 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.
* RS232 computer interface.
* Can default auto power off or manual power off.
* Super large LCD display with contrast adjustment for
best viewing angle.
* Data hold, record max. and min. reading.
* Power by UM3 ( 1.5 V ) x 4 batteries or DC 9V adapter.
* RS232 PC serial interface.
* Separate probe, easy for operation of different
measurement environment.
* Wide applications: water conditioning, aquariums,
beverage, fish hatcheries, food processing,
photography, laboratory, paper industry, plating
industry, quality control, school & college, water
conditioning.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 General Specifications
Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI
circuit.
Display LCD size : 58 mm x 34 mm.
Measurement * Conductivity ( uS, mS )
* TDS ( Total Dissolved Solids, PPM )
* Temperature ( ℃,℉)
Temperature Automatic from 0 to 60 ℃ (32 - 140 ℉),
Compensation with temperature compensation factor
variable between 0 to 5.0% per C.
Conductivity Carbon rod electrode for long life.
Probe
Structure
Sampling Time Manual Push the data logger button
of Data Logger once will save data one time.
@ Set the sampling time to
0 second
Auto 2 sec to 8 hour 59 min. 59 sec.
Data Hold Freeze the display reading.
Memory Recall Maximum & Minimum value.
Power off Auto shut off saves battery life or
manual off by push button.
@ Can default auto power or manual
power off.
@ When default auto power function,
power will off automatically after
10 min., if no button be pressed.

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Sampling Time Approx. 1 second.
of display
Data Output RS 232 PC serial interface.
Operating 0 to 50 ℃. - Main instrument.
Temperature 0 to 60 ℃ - Conductivity probe only.
Operating Less than 80% R.H.
Humidity
Power Supply DC 1,5 V battery ( UM3 ) x 4 PCs,
* main instrument ( Heavy duty type ).
DC 9V adapter input.
@ AC/DC power adapter is optional.
Power Supply DC 3V silver battery.
* clock module Type : CR2032.
Power Current Approx. DC 15.2 mA
Weight 425 g/ 0.94 LB. @ Battery is included.
Dimension Main instrument :
203 x 76 x 38 mm
Conductivity PROBE :
Round, 22 mm Dia. x 120 mm length.
Accessories Instruction manual......................1 PC
Included Conductivity probe......................1 PC
DC 3V silver battery, CR2032.......1 PC
Carrying case..............................1 PC
Optional * 1.413 mS Conductivity Standard
Accessories Solution
* AC to DC 9V adapter.
* RS232 cable, UPCB-02.
* Data Acquisition software,
SW-U801-WIN.
* Data Logger software, SW-DL2005.

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2-2 Electrical Specifications (23± 5 ℃)
A. Conductivity
Range Measurement Resolution Accuracy
200 uS 0 to 200.0 uS 0.1 uS
2 mS 0.2 to 2.000 mS 0.001 mS ± (2% F.S.+1d)
20 mS 2 to 20.00 mS 0.01 mS * F.S. - Full scale
200 mS 20 to 200.0 mS 0.1 mS
* Temperature Compensation :
Automatic from 0 to 60 ℃ ( 32 - 140 ℉ ), with temperature
compensation factor variable between 0 to 5.0% per C.
* The accuracy is specified under measurement value ≦ 100 mS.
* mS - milli Simens * @ 23± 5℃

B. TDS ( Total Dissolved Solids )

Range Measurement Resolution Accuracy
200 PPM 0 to 132 PPM 0.1 PPM
2,000 PPM 132 to 1,320 PPM 1 PPM ± (2% F.S.+1d)
20,000 PPM 1,320 to 13,200 PPM 10 PPM * F.S. - Full scale
200,000 PPM 13,200 to 132,000 PPM 100 PPM
* Temperature Compensation :
Automatic from 0 to 60 ℃ ( 32 - 140 ℉ ), with temperature
compensation factor variable between 0 to 5.0% per ℃.
* The accuracy is specified under measurement value ≦ 66,000 PPM.
* PPM - parts per million * @ 23± 5℃

C. Temperature
Function Measuring Range Resolution Accuracy
℃ 0 ℃ to 60 ℃ 0.1 ℃ 0.8 ℃
℉ 32 ℉ to 140 ℉ 0.1 ℉ 1.5 ℉
* @ 23± 5℃
@ Above specification tests under the environment RF Field Strength
less than 3 V/M & frequency less than 30 MHz only.
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

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 3-1 Display
3-2 Power Button
3-3 HOLD Button ( ESC Button )
3-4 REC Button ( Enter Button )
3-5 ▲ Up Button
3-6 Range Button ( ▼ Down Button )
3-7 Send Button ( Clock Button )
3-8 SET Button ( Logger Button )
3-9 Stand
3-10 Battery Compartment/Cover
3-11 Tripod Fix Nut
3-12 LCD Brightness Adjust VR
3-13 System Reset Switch
3-14 RS-232 Output Terminal
3-15 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket
3-16 Probe Input Socket
3-17 Probe Plug
3-18 Sensing head
3-19 Probe Handle

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4. GENERAL MEASURING
PROCEDURE
The meter default function are following :
* The display unit is set to conductivity ( uS, mS ).
* The temperature unit is set to ℃.
* Temp. compensation factor is set to 2.0% per C.
* Auto range.
* Auto power off.
* The sampling time of data logger function is
2 seconds.

Measurement Value
LCD display layout

19.0 200.0 uS
24.2 ℃ Auto Range

Temp. value Temp. unit Range Auto or Manual

range

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4-1 Conductivity ( uS, mS ) measurement
1)Install the " Probe Plug " ( 3-17, Fig. 1 ) into the
" Probe Input Socket " ( 3-16, Fig. 1 ).
2) * Press and release the " Power Button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 )
to power on the meter.
* Hold the " Probe Handle " ( 3-19, Fig. 1 ) by hand
and let the " Sensing head " ( 3-18, Fig. 1 )
immersed wholly into the measured solution. Shake
the probe to let the probe's internal air bubble drift
out from the sensing head.
Display will show the conductivity mS ( uS ) values.
at the same time the left bottom display will show the
Temp. value of the measured solution.

Manual range operation

The meter is default to be used for the auto range

mode.
Under the auto range measurement, the bottom right
display will show the " Auto Range " indicator.
If intend to let the meter be used under the
manual range mode, the procedures are following :
* Press the " Range Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 )
continuously at least two seconds until the bottom
right display show the " Manual Range " Indicator,
then release the " Range Button ", now the meter
is ready for the manual range operation.
* Push the " Range Button " once a while, it can
change the range, the range value ( 200 uS, 2 mS,
20 mS, 200 mS ) will show under the measurement
value.

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 * If the display shows " ", it indicates an
overload condition, select the next higher range.
* If the display shows " ", it indicates an
out-of-range, select the next lower range.
* IIf intend to change the operation mode from Manual
range back to Auto range, then Press the " Range
Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) continuously at least two
seconds until the bottom right display show the "
Auto Range " Indicator, release the " Range Button ".
Now the meter is ready for the Auto range mode
again.

Change the Temp. unit to ℉

If intend to change the Temp. unit from ℃ to ℉,

please refer page 16, chapter 5-7 ( Temp. Unit
Default Setting )

Change the Temp. Coefficient Factor

The default Temp. compensation factor value is to

2.0% per ℃. If intend to change it, please refer page
16, chapter 5-8 ( Temp. Compensation Default
Setting ).

4-2 TDS ( PPM ) measurement

The measuring procedures are same as above
4-1 Conductivity ( uS, mS ) measurement,
except to change the display from uS, mS to PPM.
The detail procedures please refer page 16, chapter 5-8
CD ( uS, mS ), TDS ( PPM ) Default Setting.

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4-3 Data Hold
During the measurement, press the " Hold Button " ( 3-3,
Fig. 1 ) once will hold the measured value & the LCD will
display a " HOLD " symbol.
Press the " Hold Button " once again will release the data
hold function.

4-4 Data Record ( Max., Min. reading )

* The data record function records the maximum and
minimum readings. Press the " REC Button " ( 3-4, Fig.
* 1 ) once to start the Data Record function and there
will be a " REC. " symbol on the display.
* With the " REC. " symbol on the display :
a) Press the " REC Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once, the "
REC. MAX. " symbol along with the maximum value
will appear on the display.
If intend to delete the maximum value, just press
the " Hold Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once, then the
display will show the " REC. " symbol only & execute
the memory function continuously.
b)Press the " REC Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) again, the
" REC. MIN. " symbol along with the minimum value
will appear on the display.
If intend to delete the minimum value, just press
the " Hold Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once, then
the display will show the " REC. " symbol only &
execute the memory function continuously.
c) To exit the memory record function, just press the
" REC " button for 2 seconds at least. The display will
revert to the current reading.

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4-5 Data Logger
The data logger function can save 16,000 measuring
data with the clock time ( Real time data logger, build
in clock ( hour-min.-sec., year-month-date ).

The data logger procedures are as following :

a) If push the " Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once will
show the sampling time value on the bottom left
display then disappeared.
b)Press the " REC Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once to
start the Data Record function and there will be a
" REC. " symbol on the display.
c) Auto Data Logger ( Sampling time set from
2 seconds to 8 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds )
Press the " Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once to start
the Auto Data Logger function, at the same the
bottom right display will show the indicator
" Recording.... ", now the Data Logger function is
executed. The upper display will show " DATA "
indicator along with " REC " marker.
d)Manual Data Logger ( Sampling time set to 0
second )
Press the " Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once will
save the data one time into the memory, at the same
time the bottom right display will show the indicator
" Recording.... " a while. Now the Data logger function is
executed. The upper display will show " DATA "
indicator along with " REC " marker.

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e) Memory full
Under execute the data logger, if the bottom right
display show the " Full ", it indicate the memory data
already over 16,000 no. and the memory is full.
f) During the Data Logger function is executed, press the "
Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once will stop to execute
the data logger function, the " DATA " indicator
will be disappeared.
If press the " Logger Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once again
will continuous the Data Logger function.
Remark :
1) If intend to change the data logger sampling time,
please refer chapter 5-4.
2) If intend to know the space of balance data numbers
into the memory IC, please refer chapter 5-1.
3) If intend to clear the saving data from the memory
please refer chapter 5-2.

5. ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURES
When execute the following Advanced
Adjustment Procedures should cancel the " Hold
function " and the " Record function " first. The
display will not show the " HOLD " and the " REC "
marker.

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a. Press the " SET Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) at least two
seconds until the lower display show

XXXXX Memory Space

* If push the " ESC Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) will escape
the selecting function and return to the normal
measuring display.

b. One by one to press the " Set Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 )
once a while to select the ten main function, at the
same time lower display will show on the lower
display will show on the lower display as :

Memory Space
Clear Memory
Date/Time Set
Sample Time
Auto Power Off
Temp. Unit
Temp. Comp.
CD, TDS Select
ESC→Finish

c. When make Advanced Adjustment Procedure

will use the following key buttons :

ESC Button ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ), Enter Button ( 3-4, Fig. 1 )

▲ Up Button ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ), ▼ Down Button ( 3-6, Fig. 1 )
SET Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ), SEND Button ( 3-7, Fig. 1 )

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5-1 Check Memory Space
To check the balance data numbers that exist into the
memory ( allow memorize data no. ).

XXXXX Memory Space

@ XXXXX is the balance data numbers, for example

XXXXX=15417.

5-2 Clear Memory

* To delete the existing save data numbers from the
memory.
* Push ENTER Button once, then push ENTER Button
to confirm.
* Press the ESC Button once to quite and return to
the main measurement manual.

5-3 Date/Time Setting

* Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button and
Enter ( →) Button to select the expect Date
( year-month-date ) and the time (HOUR-MIN.-SEC.).
* After finish the Date/Time adjustment,
Push the " Enter Button " , then press the " ESC Button "
will quite and save the clock data into the memory.

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5-4 Sample Time Setting
* Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button and Enter ( →)
Button to select the expect Sample Time ( HOUR-MIN.-SEC.).
* After finish the Sample Time adjustment,
Push the " Enter Button " , then press the " ESC Button "
will quite and save the clock data into the memory.

5-5 Auto Power Off Default Setting

* Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button to select " 1 " or
" 0 ".

1 = Auto power On.

0 = Auto power Off.

* After finish the Auto Power Off adjustment,

push the " Enter Button " , then press the " ESC Button "
will quite and return to the normal measurement
display.

5-6 Temp. Unit Default Setting

* Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button to select " 1 " or
" 0 ".

1=℉
0=℃

* After finish the Temperature unit adjustment,

push the " Enter Button " , then press the " ESC Button "
will quite and return to the normal measurement
display.

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5-7 Temp. Compensation Factor Default Setting.
* Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button and SEND ( →)
Button to select the Temp. Compensation Factor
value.
* After setting the desired value, push the " Enter
Button " , then press the " ESC Button " will quite and
return to the normal measurement

5-8 CD ( uS, mS ), TDS ( PPM ) Default Setting

* Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button to select the
" 1 " or " 0 ".

0 = uS, mS
1 = PPM

* After finish the unit ( CD, TDS ) adjustment,

push the " Enter Button " , then press the " ESC Button "
will quite and return to the normal measurement
display.

5-9 Escape from the SETTING function

Press the " ESC Button " once a while will quite and
return to the normal measurement display.

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6. HOW TO SEND THE DATA OUT
FROM THE METER

1)If intend to send the data out from the meter, it

should cancel the " Hold function " and the " Record
function " first. The display will not show the " HOLD "
and the " REC " marker.
2)Press the " SEND Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) at least 2
seconds until the bottom right display show " Transmit
mode ", then release the button.

LCD display will show the fowling screen

alternately.

158.4 ← 1
uS → uS
1 Transmit mode xx:xx:xx Transmit mode

Block no. The first Start time Start data

data of of each address of
each block block each block
Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button to select the
different data memory block no. ( 1 to 250 ).

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The meter can save 16,000 data max. , those
data will saved into 250 memory block max.

* One " Memory Block " means :

The data that save into one routine Data Logger
procedures ( Push " REC " button , following push
the " Logger " button to save the data, the display
will show the " REC " and " DATA " . After save the
data push the " Logger " button, following push
the " REC " button, will exist the Data Logger
function. The " REC " and " DATA " indicator of LCD
will be disappeared ). Please refer Chapter 4-6,
page 12.

Block 1 Data 1
to
Data X
↓
Block 2 Data X+1
to
Data Y
↓
..................
..................
↓
Block 250 Data Z
to
Data 16,000

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3)Until the desired Memory Block no. be selected.
Push the " Send Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) once, the
data in the Memory Block will send out.
During the data send out, the bottom right display will
show the " Sending Data ! " indicator. When data
already send out completely, the bottom right display
will show the Transmit mode " indicator again.
5)Push the " ESC Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) will exist
the data sending function and return to the normal
display.

Remarks :
@ If intend up load the data to the computer,
then should connect the RS232 cable
( optional, model : UPCB-02) and apply the
Data Logger software ( optional, Model :
SW-DL2005 ).
@ When sending the data, each time just can
send one Memory Block data out. for example
block 1 data, block 2 data... or block 250 data.

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7. RS232 PC SERIAL INTERFACE
The instrument has RS232 PC serial interface via a 3.5
mm terminal ( 3-14, Fig. 1 ).

The data output is a 16 digit stream which can be

utilized for user's specific application.
A RS232 lead with the following connection will be
required to link the instrument with the PC serial port.

Meter PC
(3.5 mm jack plug) (9W 'D" Connector)

Center Pin........................Pin 4

Ground/shield.....................Pin 2
2.2 K
resister
Pin 5

The 16 digits data stream will be displayed in the

following format :

D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

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Each digit indicates the following status :

D0 End Word = 0D
D1 & D8 Display reading, D1 = LSD, D8 = MSD
For example :
If the display reading is 1234, then D8 to
D1 is : 00001234
D9 Decimal Point(DP), position from right to the
left
0 = No DP, 1= 1 DP, 2 = 2 DP, 3 = 3 DP
D10 Polarity
0 = Positive 1 = Negative
D11 & Annunciator for Display
D12 uS = 13 mS = 14 PPM = 19
D13 When send the upper display data = 1
When send the lower display data = 2
D14 4
D15 Start Word = 02

RS232 setting
Baud rate 9600
Parity No parity
Data bit no. 8 Data bits
Stop bit 1 Stop bit

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8. OFFSET ( ZERO ) PROCEDURE
If no signal out from the probe ( probe's sensing head is
not immersed into the measuring solution ) but the
display exist certain value ( not zero ), it can make the
offset ( zero ) adjustment as :

1)To let The " Sensing head " ( 3-18, Fig, 1 ) is not
immersed into the measurement solution and dry
completely.
2)Press the " ▲ Up Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) " continuously
at least two seconds until the meter generate a
" beeper " sound, at the same time the display will
change to zero value.

9. CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
The meter has been calibrated carefully during manufacture.
However, it may be necessary to re-calibrate periodically.
Particularly if the instrument is used foe a long period or if
the conductivity electrode is changed.
To re-calibrate the instrument, follow the procedures
shown below :
1)Prepare a " 1.413 mS Calibration Solution " ( optional,
or other standard conductivity solution can also be done
for the calibration procedure ).
2)Power ON the meter
Select the auto range mode.

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3)Immerse the " Sensing Head "(3-18, Fig. 1)
into the calibration solution up to the immersion level.
4)To press the follow two buttons at the same time.

HOLD Button ( 3-3, Fig. 1 )

REC Button ( 3-4, Fig. 1 )

The bottom display will show " 0:Temp., 1:CD ", then
release the two buttons, The LCD will show
for example as :

1.408 2.000 mS
24.2 ℃ 0:Temp., 1:CD

The up big display will show the conductivity value

that measured from the standard solution.

5)Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button to select the

" 1 " or " 0 ".

1 = Conductivity calibration
0 = Temp. calibration

For the conductivity calibration, select " 1 ", then

press the " Enter Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ).

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The display will show for example as :

1.408 2.000 mS
1.408 ℃ ^, v ENTER ( → )

Use ▲ Up Button, ▼ Down Button to select the

desired calibration value, for example : 1.413

1.413
2.000 mS
1.408 ℃ ^, v ENTER ( → )

Until desired value is selected, press " Enter Button "

twice to entry the data, then the display will return to
the normal display and finish the calibration procedures.

Remark :
For each range of 200 uS, 2 mS, 20 mS, 200 mS
can entry one calibration value, that means
each range can do its independent calibration
procedures.

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10. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1)The time to change the UM3 ( 1.5 V ) x 4 PCs

When the left corner of LCD display show " ", it

is necessary to replace the batteries ( UM3/1.5 V x 4 PCs ).

The time to change the CR2032 ( 3V silver battery )

When the clock is not accurate or power off the meter

then on, the clock time is disappeared or garbled, it is
necessary to replace the battery ( CR2032 )

2)Slide the " Battery Cover " ( 3-10, Fig. 1 ) away from the
instrument and remove the battery.
3)Replace with batteries ( UM3/1.5 V x 4 PCs or CR2032 )
and reinstate the cover.
4)Make sure the battery cover is secured after changing
the battery.

11. SYSTEM RESET

If the meter happen the troubles such as :

CPU system is garbled ( for example, the key button can

not be operated..... ).

Then make the system RESET will fix the problem.

The system RESET procedures will be either following
method :

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1)Slide the " Probe Lock Switch/System On/Off
Switch " from the On to Off, then On again.
2)Or during the Power On, used a pin tool to push
the " System Reset Switch " ( 3-13, Fig. 1 ) once
a while.

12. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

RS232 cable * Isolated RS232 cable.
UPCB-02 * Used to connect the meter to
the computer
Data Logger * Software the used to download
software the data logger ( data recorder )
SW-DL2005 from the meter to computer.
Data Acquisition * The SW-U801-WIN is a multi
software displays ( 1/2/4/6/8 displays )
SW-U801-WIN powerful application software,
provides the functions of data
logging system, text display,
angular display, chart display,
data recorder high/low limit, data
query, text report, chart report..
.xxx.mdb data file can be
retrieved for EXCEL, ACESS..,
wide intelligent applications.

Calibration 1.413 mS calibration solution.

Cal. Solution Model : CD-14

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