Calibration mode, User calibration (cal) – YSI 900 Chlorine Colorimeter User Manual

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Calibration Mode

user CaliBratiOn (Cal)

CAL

METHOD

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METHOD

METHOD

CAL

After confirming the selection with the [MODE] key the instrument will

show CAL/"Method".

Scroll through methods using the [MODE] key.
Fill a clean vial with the standard up to the 10 ml mark, screw the cap on and

place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.
Press the [ZERO/TEST] key to zero/blank the instrument.
The method symbol (Cl2, Cl6, Cl8 or Cl10) flashes for approx. 8 seconds.
The display shows the following in alternating mode:
Perform calibration with a standard of known concentration (see "Operation").
Press the [ZERO/TEST] key to measure known standard concentration.
The method symbol (Cl2, Cl6, Cl8 or Cl10) flashes for approx. 3 seconds.

The result is shown in the display, alternating with CAL.
If the reading corresponds with the value of the calibration standard (within the

specified tolerance), exit calibration mode by pressing the [ON/OFF] key.
Changing the displayed value to match calibration standard value:
Pressing the [MODE] key once increases the displayed value by 1 digit.
Pressing the [ZERO/TEST] key once decreases the displayed value by

1 digit.
Press the corresponding key until the reading equals the value of the calibration

standard.
By pressing the [ON/OFF] key, the new correction factor is calculated and stored

in the user calibration software.
Confirmation of calibration (3 seconds).

CAL

cAL

Zero

Test

Zero

Test

Cal

Store Date
Print Time

CAL

RESULT + x

CAL

Mode

Zero

Test

RESULT

user calibration (Display in calibration mode)
factory calibration (Display in calibration mode)

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