Xylem WTW Cu 800 DIN Mode D'emploi page 19

Cu 800
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The conditioning time depends on the previous history of
the ion sensitive electrode. To achieve a good responding
behavior, the concentration of the standard solution should
be similar to the concentration expected of the test sample.
During commissioning and after long periods of storage:
condition the electrode overnight.
Connect the electrode(s) to the meter and switch to the
measured value display (see operating manual of the
meter). The ion sensitive electrode is sufficiently condi-
tioned when the measured value no longer changes consid-
erably under otherwise constant conditions (temperature,
composition of the solution).
2 Remove any air bubbles in the bridge electrolyte by slightly knocking
against the shaft.
3 Calibrate according to the operating manual of the meter and the
analysis specification.
Sample preparation
Add 2 % ISA/FK solution. This sample conditioning solution creates optimum
conditions for measuring. It provides a constant ionic strength and similar
diffusion potentials at the reference electrode in standard solution and test
sample.
If you would like to have more detailed information concerning
sample preparation and measuring procedures, WTW provides
a large number of application reports for various applications.
Response times
The response time depends on the concentration range. It is
 several seconds at high concentrations,
 several minutes near the detection limit.
The measured value is stable if the value does not change by more than
0.1 mV within 30 seconds.
Interferences
 Complexes with acetate, citrate, ammonia, amino acids, EDTA etc.
Sample preparation
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