WARRANTY OPERATING MANUAL

The Manufacturer warrants this product to be free from significant devia-

tions from published specifications. If repair or adjustment is necessary
within the warranty period, the problem will be corrected at no charge if it
is not due to misuse or abuse on your part as determined by the BARNANT 20
Manufacturer. Repair costs outside the warranty period, or those resulting
from product misuse or abuse, may be invoiced to you. Digital
The warranty period for this product is noted on the Warranty Card. pH / mV / ORP Meter
Model No. 559-3800
PRODUCT RETURN
To limit charges and delays, contact the seller or Manufacturer for autho-
rization and shipping instructions before returning the product, either with-
in or outside of the warranty period. When returning the product, please
state the reason for the return. For your protection, pack the product care-
fully and insure it against possible damage or loss. Any damages resulting
from improper packaging are your responsibility.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
If you have any questions about the use of this product, contact the
Manufacturer or authorized seller.

Barnant Company
28W092 Commercial Avenue
Barrington, Illinois U.S.A. 60010-2392
(847) 381-7050
(847) 381-7053 (Fax)
800-637-3739
www.barnant.com
e-mail: barnant@barnant.com
A-1299-0477
Edition 03
Printed in U.S.A.
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 SPECIFICATIONS
Ranges:
pH: 0.00 to 14.00
mV: -1999 to +1999
Resolution:
pH: 0.01
mV: 1. mV
Accuracy:
pH: ±0.01 pH
mV: ±1 mV
Temp Compensation: Manual, from 0° to 100° C
Battery: 9 volt (included) battery life: 2000 hrs.
Display: 4 digit LCD, 1/2 in high
Input Impedance: Greater than 1012 ohms
Dimensions: 6 5/8 in L x 3 in W x 29/32 in D

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Battery Replacement TABLE OF CONTENTS
The pH meter uses a 9 volt battery with a life of 2000 hours. If the low bat- Title Page
tery indicator is on, stop operation and replace the internal battery with a
new 9 volt battery. GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cleaning the Probe OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The glass bulb is the sensitive part of the probe; it should always be kept
clean. Rinse the probe with distilled water after use. Before storage, rinse
the probe with tap or distilled water, shake dry and place the probe in the
protective cap which should be filled with KCL solution or equivalent probe
storage solution.
If KCL or equivalent storage solution is not available, use a 4.00 pH buffer,
7.00 pH buffer or tap water.
CAUTION: Do not use distilled or deionized water for storing, under any
circumstance.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
pH Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Temperature Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cleaning the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Symptoms Problem Possible Solution PRODUCT RETURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Meter will not Defective pH probe, 1.Change buffer TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

calibrate or gives bad buffer, or 2.Check chemical
erroneous readings incompatible sample compatibility
3.Replace pH probe
Unit gives slow Dry electrode or 1.Clean the probe
response or erron- clogged reference 2.Replace pH probe
eous readings junction in pH probe
Meter will not Defective pH probe 1.Change buffers
accept second or bad buffer 2.Clean probe
buffer 3.Replace probe
Reading drift Bad pH probe or 1.Clean probe
on display incompatible sample 2.Check chemical
being measured compatibility of
sample with probe
3.Replace probe
Lo Bat indicator is lit Low battery Replace battery

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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION pH Calibration
This portable, Digital pH Meter is designed with solid state electronics pro- Calibration with manual temperature compensation.
viding highly reliable operation. The LCD display enables you to read even 1. Press ON/OFF key to turn meter on.
under bright ambient conditions. It is designed for pH (manual), millivolt and 2. Connect the pH probe to the meter.
ORP determination. 3. Immerse the probe in buffer 7.00.
4. Press the pH/mV key to select pH.
OPERATING TIPS 5. Adjust temp °C control to the temperature of buffer 7.00.
For fast response, the glass bulb of the probe should always be kept moist. NOTE: A separate thermometer is needed to measure the temperature of
A rubber cap is supplied with the probe to store a small amount of solution the buffers. Both buffers should be at the same temperature.
and to cover the glass bulb. 6. Adjust the standardize control to read 7.00 pH on the display.
Before use, remove the cap. If the cap has been left off and the tip of the 7. Rinse the probe with distilled water and blot dry.
probe is dry, dip the probe in KCL solution for 30 minutes or soak in tap 8. Immerse the probe in the second buffer (4.00 or 10.00).
water for 2 hours. 9. Adjust the temp °C control to the temperature of the second buffer.
10. Allow the reading to stabilize, then adjust the SLOPE control to
When the electrode is not in use, replace the cap which should be filled
the value of the second buffer.
with KCL or equivalent probe storage solution. If a solution is not available,
11. Rinse the probe with distilled water.
use tap water.
Calibration is now complete.
CAUTION: Do not use distilled or deionized water for storing, under any
circumstance.
OPERATION
Front Panel Controls 1. Push the ON/OFF key to turn the meter on.
2. Push the pH/mV key until the annunciators indicate the desired mode.
The features on the front panel are:
For pH measurement: Rinse the probes with distilled water, then immerse
1. ON/OFF key the probe in the solution to be measured. The pH value will stabilize after
2. (pH/mV) key a few seconds. Do not rub the bulb as this will cause static build-up on the
3. SLOPE adjustment bulb resulting in faulty readings.
4. Manual temperature adjustment
5. Standardize control Temperature Compensation
6. pH probe input Temperature compensation can be set manually by the temperature °C
7. LCD display adjustment over a range of 0° to 100° C.
For millivolt or ORP measurement: Press the pH/mV key until the display
shows millivolts. Verify the probe connection, then rinse the probe with dis-
tilled water and blot dry. Immerse the probe in the sample to be measured.
Allow the displayed reading to stabilize, then take the reading.

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