SenTix 940

SenTix 940-3
SenTix F 900
SenTix F 900-3

pH electrode with gel electrolyte

Operating manual

ba75844e02 04/2010
 SenTix

Note
The latest version of the present operating manual can be found on the
Internet under www.WTW.com.

Copyright Weilheim 2010, WTW GmbH

Reprinting - even as excerpts - is only allowed with the explicit written
authorization of WTW GmbH, Weilheim.
Printed in Germany.

10 ba75844e02 04/2010
SenTix General information

General information
Automatic sensor The sensor electronics with the stored sensor data is in the connecting head
recognition of the electrode. The data include, among other things, the sensor type and
series number. With each calibration, the calibration data is written in the
sensor and the calibration history is recorded. The data is recalled by the
meter when the sensor is connected and is used for measurement and for
measured value documentation. Storing the calibration data in the sensor
ensures that the correct slope and asymmetry are automatically used if the
sensor is operated with several meters.

The digital transmission technique guarantees the failure-free communi-

cation with the meter even with long connection cables. If the sensor firmware
is enhanced by WTW, it can be updated via the meter.

Technical Data
General data

WTW Model Reference Junction NTC Special fatures

elektrolyte
SenTix 940 Gel Fiber Yes Plastic shaft

SenTix 940-3 Gel Fiber Yes Plastic shaft
SenTix F 900 Gel Fiber Yes geringe Temperaturempfindlichkeit,
Iod/Iodid-Referenzsystem
SenTix F 900-3 Gel Fiber Yes geringe Temperaturempfindlichkeit,
Iod/Iodid-Referenzsystem

Measurement and application characteristics

WTW model pH measuring range Allowed Membrane Typical applica-

temperature resistance at tion
range 25 C
SenTix 940 0.000 ... 14.000 0 ... 80 C < 1 GOhm Field
SenTix 940-3 0.000 ... 14.000 0 ... 80 C < 1 GOhm Field
SenTix F 900 0.000 ... 14.000 0 ... 80 C < 1 GOhm Field
SenTix F 900-3 0.000 ... 14.000 0 ... 80 C < 1 GOhm Field

ba75844e02 04/2010 11
Commissioning, measuring, calibration SenTix

Shaft dimensions, material, electrical connection

WTW model Shaft Electrical connection

Length [mm] Material Combination Meter con- Cable
[mm] electrode nection length
connection
SenTix 940 120 12 PPE/PS Fixed cable Digital plug 1.5 m
SenTix 940-3 120 12 PPE/PS Fixed cable Digital plug 3m
SenTix F 900 120 12 COC Fixed cable Digital plug 1.5 m

SenTix F 900-3 120 12 COC Fixed cable Digital plug 3m

Connection cable

Diameter 4.3 mm
Smallest allowed Fixed installation: 20 mm
bend radius Flexible use: 60 mm
Plug type Socket, 4 pins

Accuracy of the IDS measuring technique

Measured parameter Accuracy ( 1 digit)

pH 0,004
U [mV] 0,2
T [C] 0,1

Commissioning, measuring, calibration

Commissioning Prepare the electrode for measuring as follows:
z Remove the watering cap from the electrode tip. Possible salt deposits in
the area of the watering cap do not affect the measuring characteristics
and can easily be removed with deionized water.
Note
Please keep the watering cap. It is required for the electrode to be stored.
Always keep the watering cap clean.

z Remove any gas bubbles behind the pH membrane by shaking.

z Connect the electrode to the meter.
z Calibrate the electrode according to the operating manual of the meter
and observe the following rules while doing so:

12 ba75844e02 04/2010
SenTix Storage

Calibration z Avoid the carryover of any solution (sample or buffer solution) from one
and measurement: measurement to the next by taking the following measures:
General rules Shortly rinse the calibration and sample beakers with the solution the
beakers are to be filled with next.
Between measurements, rinse the electrode with the solution that fol-
lows. Alternatively, you can also rinse the electrode with deionized wa-
ter and then carefully dab it dry.
z To measure in aqueous solutions, it is recommended to immerse the elec-
trode in a vertical or slightly tilted position.
z Observe the correct depth of immersion and make sure the contact be-
tween the junction and test sample is thorough. The junction is in the area
of the bottom end of the shaft (see arrow).

SenTix 940
SenTix F 900
Caution: Only the shaft part of the combination electrode may be im-
mersed!

z For measurements in aqueous solutions, provide approximately the same

stirring conditions for measuring as for calibrating.

Subsequent The frequency of subsequent calibrations depends on the application. Many

calibrations meters provide an option where you can enter a calibration interval. After the
calibration interval has expired, the meter will automatically remind you of the
due calibration.

Storage
During short Immerse the electrode in reference electrolyte (KCl 3 mol/L, Ag+ free). Prior
measuring breaks to the next measurement, shortly rinse the electrode with the test sample or
deionized water.

Note
Do not scratch the pH membrane.

ba75844e02 04/2010 13
Aging SenTix

Overnight or Put the clean electrode in the watering cap that is filled with reference
longer electrolyte (KCl 3 mol/L, Ag+ free).

Note
pH electrodes must not be stored dry or in deionized water. The electrode
could be permanently damaged by this. If the liquid in the watering cap has
dried up, condition the electrode in reference electrolyte (KCl 3 mol/L, Ag+ +
free) for at least 24 hours.

Note
During longer storing periods, salt sediments may develop on the watering
cap. They do not affect the measuring characteristics and can easily be re-
moved with deionized water when the electrode is put into operation again.

Aging
Every pH electrode undergoes a natural aging process. With aging, the re-
sponding behavior becomes slower and the electrode slope and asymmetry
change. Moreover, extreme operating conditions can considerably shorten
the lifetime of the electrode. These are:
z Strong acids or lyes, hydrofluoric acid, organic solvents, oils, fats, bro-
mides, sulfides (except for SenTix F 900), iodides, proteins
z High temperatures
z High changes in pH and temperature.

The warranty does not cover failure caused by measuring conditions and
mechanical damage.

14 ba75844e02 04/2010
SenTix Maintenance and cleaning

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning Remove water-soluble contamination by rinsing with deionized water. Other
types of contamination have to be removed as follows while the contact time
with the detergents should be kept as short as possible:

Contamination Cleaning procedure

Fat and oil Rinse with water containing household wash-
ing-up liquid
Lime and hydroxide deposits Rinse with citric acid (10 % by weight)

Note
Hydrofluoric acid, hot phosphoric acid and strong alkaline solutions destroy
the glass membrane.

After cleaning Rinse the electrode with deionized water and condition it in reference
electrolyte solution for at least 1 hour. Then recalibrate the electrode.

Wear parts and accessories

Description Model Order no.

Reference electrolyte solution 250 ml KCl-250 109 705
to fill the watering cap
(KCl 3 mol/l, Ag+-free)

Note
Detailed information on our wide range of buffer solutions and more acces-
sories is given in the price list of the WTW catalog "Laboratory and field in-
strumentation".

ba75844e02 04/2010 15
Wear parts and accessories SenTix

16 ba75844e02 04/2010