Calibration – Hach-Lange SI794 D tr User Manual User Manual

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Calibration

It is always recommended to calibrate in air.

Compared to water, air is a calibration medium which is easy to

handle, stable, and thus safe. In the most cases, however, the

sensor must be dismounted for a calibration in air.

When dealing with biotechnological processes which require

sterile conditions, the sensor cannot be removed for calibration.

Here, calibration must be performed with aeration directly in the

process medium (e.g. after sterilization).

In the field of biotechnology, for example, often saturation is

measured and calibration is performed in the process medium for

reasons of sterility.

For other applications where concentration is measured (water

control etc.), calibration in air has proved to be useful.

Common combination: process variable / calibration mode

Measurement

Calibration

Saturation

Water

Concentration

Air

The calibration procedures for these two common applications are

described on the following pages. Of course, other combinations

of process variable and calibration mode are possible.

Note:

When a 2-point calibration is required, the zero calibration should

be performed prior to saturation or concentration calibration, resp.

All calibration procedures must only be performed by trained

personnel.

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