Specifications
Instruction Manual    Alpha DO 500 
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5.3  Offset Settings 
In applications where continuous DO measurement is required, it may not be 
convenient to remove the electrode for calibration. In such cases, an on-line offset 
adjustment is recommended. The DO Transmitter allows you set an offset of up to ± 
2.00ppm or ± 2.00 mg/l or ± 10.0% to compensate for errors in the electrode. 
The DO Transmitter adds or subtracts the offset value from the measured DO value 
and displays the corrected value. However, if you need to offset the value beyond the 
average offset you would expect in your application type, consider a full calibration or 
even electrode replacement. 
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From measurement mode press ENT key to enter setup mode as 
described in section 5.1. The LCD shows the first screen of setup mode 
(COFS). Press  or  key to select offset settings screen (OFS). 
Press ENT key to access offset settings (OFS). 
The Transmitter displays the current offset value (if any) for 2 seconds 
and switches to the next screen. 
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Selecting to modify offset: The upper display shows ‘OFS’. Press  or 
 key to select ‘YES’ or ‘nO’. 
 - Select YES to set an offset (or adjust the existing offset) 
 - Select nO to skip offset adjustment 
Press ENT key to confirm your selection. 
If ‘YES’ was selected: 
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Adjust the offset value: The upper display shows the currently 
configured offset value (if any), otherwise zero. The lower display 
shows currently measured DO reading (including the current offset 
value). Allow the reading to stabilize. LCD shows ‘READY’ 
annunciator when the reading is stable. 
Press  or  key to adjust the upper display to required offset. 
Press ENT key to confirm the value. The Transmitter reverts to 
OFS screen. 










