4 conductivity measurement, Conductivity measurement – Xylem MULTI 3500i HANDHELD MULTIPARAMETER METERS User Manual
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What to do if...
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Measured value too
high
Sensor symbol flashes
6.4
Conductivity measurement
Conductivity
measuring cell
was not recognized
Error message, Error
(invalid
calibration)
Sensor symbol flashes
Cause
Remedy
– High amount of dissolved
substances
– Correct solubility function
using the salinity equivalent
– Air bubbles bump on the
membrane with high velocity
– Avoid direct flow to the
membrane
– The carbon dioxide pressure is
too high (> 1 bar)
– Measuring not possible
Cause
Remedy
– Calibration interval expired
– Recalibrate the measuring
system
Cause
Remedy
– Measuring cell not connected
– Connect measuring cell
– Cable broken
– Replace measuring cell
Cause
Remedy
– Measuring cell contaminated
– Clean cell and replace it if
necessary
– Unsuitable control standard
– Use control standard,
0.01 mol/l KCl
Cause
Remedy
– Calibration interval expired
– Recalibrate the measuring
system