Care and use guide Contents page Features 2 Bluelab pH Probe 2 Preparing for use 3 Important Bluelab pH Probe care 3 Calibration 4 Cleaning the pH probe 5 Storing the pH probe 5 Hydrating the pH probe 6 Technical specifications 6 Troubleshooting guide 7 Bluelab pH Probe care 8 Limited product guarantee 9 Limitation of liability 9 Contact details 9
English Features Easy to clean Waterproof cable joint Gel filled (non-refillable) Quality BNC connection Double junction 2 meter / 6.56 foot standard cable Probe holder included (keeps probe secure) Bluelab pH Probe Waterproof cable joint pH probe holder suction cup pH probe tip BNC connector Glass tube inside plastic barrel Glass bulb pH probe storage cap The pH probe tip must not be allowed to dry out. Always place the storage cap back onto the pH probe after each use.
1.0 Preparing for use The following tasks must be performed before the Bluelab pH Probe is used for the first time. English 1 Connect pH probe Connect the pH probe to the meter by lining up the lugs of the BNC fittings. Fasten securely by pushing the pH probe connector on and twisting one quarter turn.
3.0 Calibration English pH calibration is required before first use and then monthly to ensure readings are accurate. To calibrate the probe to the pH instrument: 1 Clean pH probe tip. See section 4.0 (the pH probe does not require cleaning before the first use). 2 Calibrate the pH. This must be done before the pH probe is used for the first time. Follow the calibration instructions on the back of the meter, in the manual or watch our videos online.
4.0 Cleaning the Bluelab pH Probe English To ensure accurate readings the pH probe tip needs to be rinsed in water after each use and cleaned prior to calibration using the following instructions. The storage cap must always be put back on after cleaning. Always ensure it contains enough Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution to cover the probe tip. 1 Remove storage cap from pH probe. Hold the top of the storage cap, twist the cap to loosen then remove. 2 Rinse pH probe tip under fresh tap water.
.0 Hydrating the pH probe Hydrate the pH probe in Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution when: English • the probe tip has not always been stored in KCl storage solution, to improve the reading response speed. • the probe tip has been accidentally allowed to dry out. Never use RO (Reverse Osmosis), De-ionized or Distilled water. Pure water changes the chemistry in the reference, causing the probe to die. 1 Loosen, then remove the storage cap. Place the pH probe upright in a plastic container.
English 8.0 Troubleshooting guide Trouble Reason Correction pH reading does not change from solution to solution Broken glass bulb, tube or connector Check pH probe for damage. Replace probe. Contaminated pH probe / Clean pH probe (see section 4.0); glassware not clean then calibrate. pH reading inaccurate (Drift, readings slowly varying) Wick contaminated, blocked or dry Hydrate probe in KCl storage solution for up to 24 hours, see section 6.0. Avoid measuring proteins or oils. Replace unit.
Bluelab Probe Care Kits English The instrument is only as accurate as the probe is clean! Probe cleaning is one of the most important parts of owning and operating any Bluelab meter, monitor or controller. If the probe is contaminated (dirty) it affects the accuracy of the reading displayed. Bluelab Probe Care Kit range is available for: • pH probe care • pH & conductivity probe care • Conductivity probe care All the tools you need are included in each kit.
English Bluelab pH Probe limited product guarantee Bluelab Corporation Limited guarantees this product for a period of 6 months from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Standard Terms and Conditions of the Bluelab Limited Product Guarantee: How Long Does The Coverage Last? 1) The product guarantee becomes effective from the date of purchase by the first purchaser.
