Field calibration/maintenance accessories, Maintenance, Water inside the meter – Myron L 532M1 User Manual

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1. Remove the bottom cover using fingernails or a small

screwdriver to loosen the front or rear edge.

2. press the button and adjust the Master Calibration

Control until the meter reading is the same as the

InTERnAL STAnDARD value.

3. Replace the bottom cover.
range doubling

1. Turn the Range Switch to “S”. Remove the bottom

cover.

2. while pressing the button, adjust the Master

Calibration Control until the meter reads one-half the

InTERnAL STAnDARD value shown on the bottom

label. For example: If the InTERnAL STAnDARD value

is 4.2, adjust the Master Calibration Control until the

reading is 2.1.

3. Test your sample (take care to keep the inside of the

meter dry). Multiply by two the reading of the sample

tested. For example: If the meter reading is 3.2 on the

x1000 range (3200), the actual value of the sample

tested is 6400 (3200 x 2).
note:

After completing tests requiring range doubling, reset

“S” to its proper value and replace bottom cover.

maintenance

battery check

1. Turn the Range Switch to “S” and press the button.

Adjust the Master Calibration Control to maximum.

2. If the meter reads less than full scale the battery should

be replaced. Remove the bottom cover. Detach the

battery connector. pull on the vinyl strap to remove the

battery. Replace with a fresh zinc carbon or alkaline 9

volt battery. Reinsert the vinyl strap to secure battery.

cell

Self-conditioning of the built-in electrodes occurs each

time the button is pressed with a sample in the cell cup.

This ensures consistent results each time. with some

samples a small downward swing of the pointer is a result

of this conditioning action. This action is powerful and

removes normal films of oil and dirt. However, if very dirty

samples — particularly scaling types — are allowed to dry

in the cell cup, a film will build up. This film reduces

accuracy. When there are visible films of oil, dirt or scale

in the cell cup or on the electrode, scrub them lightly with

a small brush and household cleanser. Rinse out the

cleanser and the meter is ready for accurate

measurements.

water inside the meter

Your Myron L meter is a rugged instrument and will

withstand water exposure around its cell, meter

movement, and switches. However, care should be taken

to keep water from leaking in around the bottom cover. It is

not sealed (to prevent condensation from forming).

If water is relatively clean (i.e., tap water or better), and

there are only a few drops inside the meter, dry it as

described below. Large amounts of water, or corrosive or

very dirty solutions will almost certainly damage the meter

movement or electronics. Such meters should be returned

to the Myron L Company for repair.

To dry your meter:

1. Shake excess water out of the inside of the meter.

2. Dab the exposed surfaces dry with an absorbent cloth

or tissue. Avoid pushing any water into the Calibration

Control or either of the switches.

3. Air dry the meter in a warm area with the bottom cover

off. Allow several hours for thorough drying.

If the water entered through a leak in the case or cell, or

if the instrument shows erratic readings or other unusual

behavior, return it to the Myron L Company for servicing.

service

Any service required other than battery replacement,

cleaning, or calibration must be referred to the Myron L

Company. If you have any questions about this instrument,

its use, or a particular application, please contact the

Myron L Company.

standard solutions

Your DS Meter™ has been factory calibrated with the

appropriate nIST traceable Standard Solution. All Myron L

conductivity Standard Solution bottle labels show three

values: ppm 442™, ppm sodium chloride, and

conductivity in micromhos.

442™: Unless otherwise specified, the calibration used

for all DS Meters is the “442” standard. The 442 Standard

Solutions™ consist of the following salt ratios: 40% sodium

sulfate, 40% sodium bicarbonate, and 20% sodium

chloride. This salt ratio has conductivity characteristics

closely matching natural waters and was developed by the

Myron L Company over four decades ago.

sodium chloride: For every ppm 442 Standard

Solution, there is a ppm sodium chloride (naCl) solution

which will have the same conductivity. The parts per

million of the equivalent naCl solution is on each Standard

Solution label. Instruments calibrated to naCl standards

are set using equivalent naCl values.

conductivity: All Myron L Company Standard Solutions

are traceable to the national Institute of Standards and

Technology and are within 1.0% of potassium Chloride

reference solutions. The concentrations of the reference

solutions are calculated from data in the International

Critical Tables, vol. 6.

3. Adjust Master
Calibration Control
to ½ value shown
on label.

4. Test sample.

5. Double Dial
Reading

1. Turn Range

Switch to “S” position.

2. Press Button

EASY STEPS TO DOUBLE RANGE

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