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SevenCompact™
S230 Conductivity meter
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Table of contents

1  Introduction 5
2  Safety measures 6
3  Installation 8
3.1  Installing the electrode arm 8
3.2  Connecting a sensor 12
4  Operating the meter 13
4.1  Backside layout 13
4.1.1  Pin assignments RS232 connection 13
4.2  The display 14
4.3  Key controls 15
4.4  Using the softkeys 16
4.5  Selecting a measurement mode 16
4.6  Navigating between menus 16
4.7  Navigating within a menu 17
4.8  Using the alphanumeric keypad 17
4.8.1  Alphanumeric input 17
4.8.2  Entering IDs / PIN 18
4.8.3  Editing values in a table 18
4.9  Calibration 18
4.10  Sample measurements 19
4.11  Data transfer 19
4.12  Temperature compensation 20
5  Setup 21
5.1  Menu structure of setup 21
5.2  Sample ID 21
5.3  User ID 21
5.4  Stirrer 22
5.5  Data Transfer Settings 22
5.6  System settings 24
5.7  Service 25
5.8  Instrument self-test 26
6  Menus and settings 27
6.1  Menu structure of conductivity 27
6.2  Sensor ID/SN 27
6.3  Conductivity calibration settings 28
6.4  Conductivity measurement settings 29
6.5  Endpoint formats 31
6.6  Timed Interval Readings 32
6.7  Temperature settings 32
6.8  Measurement limits 32

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 7  Data management 33
7.1  Menu structure of data menu 33
7.2  Measurement data 33
7.3  Calibration data 34
7.4  ISM data 35
8  Maintenance 37
8.1  Meter maintenance 37
8.2  Disposal 37
8.3  Error messages 37
8.4  Error limits 40
9  Sensors, solutions and accessories 41
10  Specifications 42
11  Appendix 44
11.1  Temperature correction factors 44
11.2  Conductivity standards table 45
11.3  Examples of temperature coefficients (alpha-values) 45
11.4  Practical salinity scale (UNESCO 1978) 46
11.5  Conductivity to TDS conversion factors 46
11.6  USP/EP tables 46
11.7  Conductivity ash methods 47
11.7.1  1. Refined sugar (28 g / 100 g solution) ICUMSA GS2/3-17 47
11.7.2  Raw sugar or melasses (5 g / 100 mL solution) ICUMSA GS 1/3/4/7/
8-13 47

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1  Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this METTLER TOLEDO instrument. The SevenCompact Series is not only
a new generation of intuitive and easy-to-operate bench meters for reliable measurements, they
also provide extra security against mistakes and support your workflow in the laboratory.
Mistakes can be reduced to a minimum because of the following characteristics:
● New ISM® (Intelligent Sensor Management) technology: the meter automatically recognizes
the sensor and transfers the latest set of calibration data from the sensor chip to the meter. The
last five calibrations as well as the initial calibration certificate are also stored on the sensor
chip. These can be reviewed, transferred and printed. ISM® provides additional security and
helps eliminate mistakes.
● Multi-language graphical user interface on a large 4.3 inch display with intuitive menu
guid­ance, making the operating instructions primarily a source of reference.
● GLP and Routine mode for the needs of any operator: in the routine mode, the deletion of
data is prevented and changing those settings that would potentially jeopardize the collection
of reli­able results, such as measurement settings, are blocked. This provides extra security
for rou­tine daily work. Skilled workers are advised to employ the GLP mode to enjoy the
instruments’ powerful full functional range.
This instrument supports the workflow of a modern laboratory in all stages of the data collection
and archiving process:
● The electrode arm can be operated with one hand and moves perfectly straight up and down
to bring the electrode in the perfect position for the best measurement performance. This
allows faster measurements and poses less risk to tip over the sample vessel and/or damage
the head of the sensor!
● Only one keypress required: READ starts a measurement and CAL a calibration. It’s so easy!
● Easy switching between the normal view and the uFocus™. The normal view has all the
mea­sure­ment parameters and IDs on the display to provide you an instant complete overview.
In the uFocus™ only the most important information is shown in large digits, such as mea­
sure­ment value and temperature. This enables you to focus completely on the measurement,
with­out getting distracted by information that is not relevant to you.
● Easy toggling with the MODE soft key between the various measurement parameters either
before or during a measurement.
● Versatile data archiving options: print data, export data to a USB-stick, or send data to a PC
with LabX direct software!
● Versatile data entry procedures: Enter sample / user and sensor IDs either directly on the
instru­ment, or use a barcode reader or USB-Keyboard to increase efficiency.
At METTLER TOLEDO we are committed to providing you instruments of highest quality and we do
all we can to support you in maximizing the lifetime of your instrument:
● IP54 rating – water and dust protection: we have designed our instrument in such way, that
it withstands drops of aqueous solutions on the housing and connections. This not only pro­
vides extra protection, but also allows easy cleaning of the instrument with a damp cloth.
● Rubber plugs and protective cover provide extra security against dust and spills of aqueous
solu­tions. Just keep the plug attached to the connections and cover the instrument with the
trans­par­ent protective cover when not in use.
Have fun and many reliable measurements with our Seven Compact series of pH, Ion and con­duc­
tiv­i­ty meters!

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 2  Safety measures
Measures for your protection
● Never work in an environment subject to explosion hazards! The housing
of the instrument is not gas tight (explosion hazard due to spark for­ma­
tion, corrosion caused by the ingress of gases).

Risk of explosion

● When using chemicals and solvents, comply with the instructions of the
pro­duc­er and the general lab safety rules!

Risk of corrosion

Measures for your operational safety

● Never unscrew the two halves of the housing!
● Have the meter serviced only by METTLER TOLEDO Service!
● Any spillage should be wiped off immediately! Some solvents might
cause corrosion of the housing.
Caution
● Avoid the following environmental influences:
• Powerful vibrations
• Direct sunlight
• Atmospheric humidity greater than 80%
• Corrosive gas atmosphere
• Temperatures below 5 °C and above 40 °C
• Powerful electric or magnetic fields

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FCC Rules
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Radio Interference Requirements of the
Cana­di­an Department of Communications. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pur­suant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equip­ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com­mu­ni­ca­
tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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 3  Installation
Carefully unpack the meter. Keep the calibration certificate in a safe place. Insert the right adapter
clip into the power adapter slot:

PUSH

3.1  Installing the electrode arm

The electrode arm can be used as a stand alone or it can be attached to the instrument on the left
or right side, according to your preferences. The height of the electrode arm can be varied by using
the extension shaft part. Use the wrench to attach the extension part .

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Assembly of the electrode arm
● Use the wrench to attach the base to the electrode arm by tightening the screws. The electrode
arm can now be used in the stand alone mode.

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 ● To attach the electrode arm to the instrument, remove the plastic covers in a first step.

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● Then insert the foot of the meter to the arm base and shift the meter in the direction of the ar-
row to make the foot fit.

● Use the lock screw to attach the meter to the base of the arm.

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 3.2  Connecting a sensor
Connect the conductivity electrode and make sure that the plugs are properly inserted.
ISM® sensor
When connecting an ISM® sensor to the meter, one of the following conditions have to be met for
the calibration data to be transferred automatically from the chip of the sensor into the meter and is
used for further measurements. After attaching the ISM® sensor ...
● The meter must be switched on.
● (If the meter is already switched on) the READ key is pressed.
● (If the meter is already switched on) the CAL key is pressed.
We strongly recommend you to switch off the meter when disconnecting an ISM sensor. In doing
so, you make sure that the sensor is not removed while the instrument is reading data from or writ­
ing data to the ISM-chip of the sensor.
The ISM icon appears on the display and the sensor ID of the sensor chip is registered and
appears on the display.
The calibration history, the initial certificate and the maximum temperature can be reviewed and
print­ed in the data memory.

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4  Operating the meter

4.1  Backside layout

b c d

a g f e

a Mini-DIN socket for conductivity signal input

b Digital socket for digital electrodes
c RS232 interface
d DC power supply socket
e USB A interface
f USB B interface
g Mini DIN socket for METTLER TOLEDO stirrer

4.1.1  Pin assignments RS232 connection

Below the PIN assigments for the RS-232 interface are shown. To this interface can be connected
METTLER TOLEDO printers such as RS-P25.

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 4.2  The display
There are two modes for the display: the full-information screen with all the information on the dis­
play and the measurement close-up screen (superview) in which the measurement information is
shown with large font. Switching between these views is possible by pressing READ for 2 s, both
dur­ing a measurement or after/before a measurement.

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1 Measurement value
2 USB device connected
3 PC connected (for LabX direct)

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4 Stirrer icon (when stirring is taking place)
5 Data logging icon (timed interval reading)
6 Routine mode icon (user access rights are restricted)
7 Date and time
8 Measurement temperature
9 Endpoint format
10 Temperature compensation

ATC: Temperature sensor connected MTC: no temperature sensor connected or

detect­ed
11 Number of data sets in memory
12 User ID
13 Softkey
14 Softkey
15 Softkey
16 Softkey
17 Sample ID
18 Sensor ID
19 Reference temperature
20 Cell constant
21 ISM® sensor connected
22 Warning messages
23 Conductivity standards

4.3  Key controls

Key Press and release Press and hold for 2 seconds
ON/OFF Switch meter on or off Switch meter on or off

READ Start or end measurement Switch between measurement

close-up screen and full-infor­
(measurement screen)
ma­tion screen
Confirm input or start editing
a table
Exit menu and go back to
mea­sure­ment screen
CAL Start calibration Review the last calibration data

Softkeys The function of the softkeys

varies from screen to screen
(see “Using the softkeys”)

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 4.4  Using the softkeys
The meter has four softkeys. The functions assigned to them change during operation depending
on the application. The assignment is shown on the bottom line of the screen.
In the measurement screen, the softkeys are assigned as follows:

Data Menu Mode

Access data menu Access meter settings Change measurement mode

The other softkey functions are:

Move one position to the right Edit Edit table or value

Move one position to the left End End calibration

Scroll up in the menu Yes Confirm

Scroll down in the menu No Reject

Increase value Review Review selected data

Decrease value Save Save data, setting or value

Scroll to next data set in mem­ Select Select the highlighted function
o­ry or set­ting
Delete letters or numbers on Start Begin the reference mea­sure­
alphanu­mer­ic keypad ment
Delete Delete selected data Trans Transfer selected data

4.5  Selecting a measurement mode

Press the MODE softkey to switch between the different measurement modes.
The sequence of the alternating measurement modes is:
1. Conductivity
2. TDS
3. Salinity
4. Resistivity
5. Conducitivity ash
For the conductivity mode, the user can choose between the units “μS/cm & mS/cm” and “μS/m &
mS/m”. This setting can be made in the conductivity menu (see “Menus and settings: Conductivi-
ty mea­sure­ment settings”).

4.6  Navigating between menus

The meter display consists of a measurement frame, softkeys, areas for status icons and under­ly­
ing menu areas.
To access the menu areas and to navigate between them, use various softkeys (see “Using the
soft­keys”).
1 Press Menu.
The Setup menu appears and the Cond. tab is highlighted.
2 Press to highlight the Setup tab, or

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3 Press to highlight Sensor ID / SN.
4 Press EXIT to return to the measurement screen.

4.7  Navigating within a menu

This example is based on the Setup menu, but the procedure applies to the other menus as well.
● Press Menu.
The Setup menu appears and the Cond. tab is highlighted.
● Press as often as needed to navigate to a menu item.
● Press Select to move deeper in the menu for the chosen operation.
● Continue navigating with , or Select until the final destination is reached within
the menu.
● Press MODE/EXIT to go back to the previous menu.
— or —
● Press READ to return to the measurement screen directly.

4.8  Using the alphanumeric keypad

4.8.1  Alphanumeric input

The meter has a screen keypad for entering IDs, SNs and PINs. Both numbers and letters are al-
lowed for these entries.
When entering a PIN, each character entered will be displayed as ( * ).

1 Press to move left to highlight number or letter, use to move right, and to
move downwards.
2 Press READ to confirm the entry.
The line where the position of alphanumeric character is being entered blinks.
3 To end and confirm entry, use softkeys to highlight screen key OK, and press READ to save
the ID.
— or —
4 To delete information, use softkeys to highlight and press READ to delete the previously
entered character.
— or —

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 5 Press EXIT to return to the upper level of the menu.
The entries are rejected.

4.8.2  Entering IDs / PIN

The four softkeys and READ key are used for navigating on the keypad and entering the ID/PIN.
Example: WATER
1 If 1 is highlighted, press once.
Q is highlighted.
2 Press once.
W is highlighted.
3 Press READ to enter W.
4 Repositioning the highlighted bar to A, T, E and R, and press READ to enter each letter of sam­
ple ID in sequence as described in steps 1 - 3.
5 Reposition the highlighted bar to OK, and press READ to save the sample ID.
Instead of entering an ID with the alphanumeric keypad, one can also use a USB-keyboard or a
USB-barcode scanner. In case a character is entered or scanned that is not present on the instru­
ment keyboard it will display the entry as an underscore (_).

4.8.3  Editing values in a table

The meter has a feature, which allows the user to enter, edit or remove values in tables. (for exam­
ple, temperature and buffer values for a customized buffer group). This is accomplished by using
the softkeys on the display to navigate from cell to cell.
1 Press READ to start editing the cell in the table.
The softkeys on the display change.
2 Press and to enter the value and press READ to confirm.
The softkeys change back to and .
3 Navigate to a cell and press Delete to remove a value.
4 To finish editing the table, navigate with the and to highlight Save.
5 Press READ to confirm the action and exit the menu.

4.9  Calibration
Calibration is only possible in the full-information screen. When starting a calibration by pressing
the CAL key while the instrument displays the close-up screen, it will automatically switch to the
full-information screen.
1 Place the electrode in a calibration standard and press CAL.
Cal 1 appears on the display
2 The meter endpoints according to the preselected endpoint mode after the signal has stabilized
or after pressing READ.
The calibration result is shown on the display.
3 Press Save to save the result.
— or —

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4 Press Exit to reject the calibration and return to sample measurement.
● The second point required for the conductivity calibration curve is permanently programmed
in the meter and is 0 S/m for a specific resistivity moving toward infinity. To ensure the most
accu­rate conductivity readings, verify the cell constant with a standard solution regularly and
recal­i­brate if necessary.

4.10  Sample measurements

● Place the sensor in the sample and press READ to start a measurement.
• The display shows the readings of the sample.
• The endpoint format blinks, indicating a measurement is in progress.

As soon as the measurement is stable, the Stability icon appears.

● If the “automatic endpoint” format is selected, the measurement stops automatically as soon
as the Stability icon appears.
● If the “manual endpoint” format is selected, press READ to manually stop the measurement.
● If the “timed endpoint” format is selected, the measurement stops after the preset time.

4.11  Data transfer

It is possible to transfer either all data or a user-defined set of data from the memory to a METTLER
TOLEDO printer (for example RS-P26), to a PC by using LabX direct or to a USB memory stick.
The following section describes how to proceed with the different configurations.
Data transfer from the meter to a printer
1 Connect the RS232 cable to the meter and the corresponding interface on the backside of the
print­er.
2 Select the interface “printer” in the data transfer settings menu (see “Setup: Data Transfer Set­
tings”).
3 Start transfer in the data menu.
For some printers (e.g. RS-P25, RS-P26 and RS-P28), the baud rate settings will be automatically
syn­chro­nized with those of the instrument.
For other printers the settings for data transfer in the printer need to be adjusted as follows:
● Baud rate: 1200
● Data bits: 8
● Parity: none
● Stop bits: 1

Data transfer from the meter to LabX direct pH

1 Connect the instrument via USB B to the PC.
The icon appears on the display.
2 Select the interface “LabX direct” in the data transfer settings menu (see “Setup: Data Trans-
fer Set­tings”).
3 Open LabX direct pH and select the correct instrument.
4 Select the item and Transfer in the data menu to start the transfer.

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 Data export from the meter to a USB stick
1 Insert the USB stick into the corresponding interface of the meter.
The icon appears on the display.
2 Select the item and Export to USB-Stick in the data menu to start the transfer.
The data will be in text (extension .txt) format. The instrument will create a new folder on the USB-
stick in which the name is the date in the international format, i.e. first year, then month and then
the day.
Example: when the date is 25 November 2011, the name of the folder will be: 20111125.
The data will be written as a text file with a name that consists of the time in 24h format (hr min
sec) with a prefix depending on what kind of data is exported. This prefix is M for measurement
data and C for calibration data.
Example: when calibration data are exported at 15:12:25 (3:12:25 pm) the name of the file will
be: C151225.txt
Pressing EXIT during the exporting aborts the process

4.12  Temperature compensation

We recommend the use of either a built-in or a separate temperature probe. If a temperature probe
is used, ATC and the sample temperature are displayed. If no temperature sensor is used, MTC is
dis­played and the sample temperature should be entered manually.
In the conductivity mode, the meter uses this temperature to calculate with the entered alpha-coef­
fi­cient (or with non-linear correction) the conductivity value back to the chosen reference tem­per­a­
ture.

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5  Setup

5.1  Menu structure of setup

The individual items of the menu setup are described on the pages following the list below.
1. Sample ID 5. System settings
1. Enter Sample ID 1. Language
2. Select Sample ID 2. Time and Date
3. Delete Sample ID 3. Access Control
2. User ID 4. Beep
1. Enter User ID 5. Routine/Expert Mode
2. Select User ID 6. Screen Settings
3. Delete User ID 6. Service
3. Stirrer 1. Software Update
1. Stir Before Measurement 2. Export Settings to USB-stick
2. Stir During Measurement 3. Factory Reset
3. Stir Speed 7. Instrument Self-test
4. Stirrer Voltage Settings
4. Data Transfer Settings
1. Data Logging
2. Interface
3. Printout Format

5.2  Sample ID
An alphanumeric sample ID with up to 16 characters can be entered. Alternatively, a previously
entered sample ID can be selected from the list. If a sample ID has been entered, which is either
pure­ly numeric (for example, 123) or ends with a number (for example, WATER123), the fol­low­
ing options are available:
1. <Auto Sequential> On
Using this setting will automatically increment the sample ID by 1 for each reading.
2. <Auto Sequential> Off
The sample ID is not incremented automatically.
A maximum of 10 sample IDs are stored in memory and listed for selection. If the maximum of 10
has already been entered, a sample ID can either be deleted manually or the oldest ID will be auto­
mat­i­cal­ly overwritten by the new ID.
This instrument allows a special process for users that would like to enter the sample ID in a
quick­er way. When the homescreen is shown, while no measurement or calibration is running,
typ­ing on a USB-keyboard or scanning with a barcode reader, results in a jump in the sample ID
entry screen and the entered characters are shown. In case a character is entered or scanned that
is not present on the instrument keyboard (see “Operating the meter: Entering IDs/PIN”). It will dis­
play the entry as an underscore (_).

5.3  User ID
A user ID with up to 16 characters can be entered. Alternatively, a previously entered user ID can
be selected from the list.

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 A maximum of 10 user IDs are stored in memory and listed for selection. If the maximum of 10
has already been entered, a user ID can either be deleted manually or the oldest ID will be auto­
mat­i­cal­ly overwritten by the new ID.

5.4  Stirrer
The user can connect the METTLER-TOLEDO external magnetic stirrer to the instrument. This stir-
rer is powered by the instrument and will be automatically switched on/off according to the settings
by the user.
1. Stir Before Measurement
● <Stir Before Measurement> On
Using this setting will include a stirring period before the measurement starts (after pressing
READ). The user can set the time between 3 s and 60 s.
● < Stir Before Measurement > Off
No stirring before the measurement will take place.

2. Stir During Measurement

● <Stir During Measurement> On
Using this setting will results in stirring during the measurement. When the measurement end­
points, the stirrer is automatically swiched off.
● < Stir During Measurement > Off
No stirring during the measurement will take place.

3. Stir Speed
● The user can adjust the stir speed of the stirrer according to his preferences and the char­ac­ter­
is­tics of the sample.
● A stir speed between 1 and 5 can be selected, with 5 being fastest.
To indicate that the instrument is stirring when the option “Stir Before Measurement” has been
select­ed, the instrument will display the icon .

5.5  Data Transfer Settings

1. Data Logging
The meter stores up to 1000 sets of measurement data in the memory. The number of data sets al-
ready stored in the memory is indicated by MXXXX on the display. A message appears on the dis­
play when the memory is full. To save further measurements if the memory is full, data has to be
deleted first. You can select between automatic and manual storage.
1. Automatic storage
Stores/transfers every endpointed reading to the memory/interface or both automatically.
2. Manual storage
If “Manual Storage” is set, Store appears on the display as soon as a measurement has end­
point­ed. Press Store to save/transfer endpointed readings. The endpointed reading can only
be stored once. When the data is stored, Store disappears from the measurement screen.
When the Store key is shown but you go into the menu settings before saving the mea­sure­
ment, the Store key will not be present anymore when you exit the menu settings and return to
the measurement screen.

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2. Interface
Select to transfer the data in the memory to a Printer, LabX Direct or both. The meter adjusts the
baud rate to the following settings in case no automatic baud rate synchronization occurs (only
pos­si­ble with USB and the printers RS-P25, RS-P26 and RS-P28):
1. Printer
Baud rate: 1200
Data bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
Handshake: none
2. LabX direct
The settings between the instrument and PC are adjusted automatically because USB con­nec­
tion is plug-and-play
3. Printer + LabX direct
The settings listed above for 1. and 2. are used.

3. Printout Format
Three different printout formats are available: GLP, Normal and Short. The printouts can be print-
ed in six different languages, depending on which language is currently selected in Setup (English,
Ger­man, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese). For all other languages the printouts will be in
Eng­lish.
* If LabX direct is selected, the printout format is always GLP and English. LabX direct PC software
trans­lates the received data into the selected PC language as defined in the regional and language
options.
Examples:
Conductivity printout GLP Conductivity printout normal Conductivity printout short

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 5.6  System settings
The system settings menu is protected by a PIN. Upon delivery, the PIN is set to 000000 and is
acti­vat­ed. Please change the PIN to prevent unauthorized access.
1. Language
The following languages are available for the system: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Por­tuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian.
2. Time and date
When starting the meter for the first time, the display for entering time and date appears auto­mat­i­
cal­ly.
In the system settings, two time and four date display formats are available:
● Time
24-hour format (for example, 06:56 and 18:56)
12-hour format (for example, 06:56 AM and 06:56 PM)
● Date:
28-11-2010 (day-month-year)
11-28-2010 (month-day-year)
28-Nov-2010 (day-month-year)
28/11/2010 (day-month-year)

3. Access control
PIN settings are available for:
1. System settings
2. Deleting data
3. Instrument login
1 Switch PIN protection for the required access control ON. The window for entering an alphanu­
mer­ic PIN appears.
2 Enter an alphanumeric PIN (max. 6 characters).
The input window for PIN verification appears.
3 Confirm PIN.
A maximum of 6 characters can be entered as PIN. In the factory default settings, the PIN for sys­
tem settings and deleting data is set to 000000 and is activated, no instrument login password is
set.
4. Beep
An acoustic signal can be switched on in the following three cases:
1. Key is pressed
2. Alarm/warning message appears
3. Measurement is stable and has endpointed (stability signal appears)

5. Expert/Routine modes
The meter has two working modes:
● Expert mode: the factory default setting enables all functions of the meter.
● Routine mode: some of the menu settings are blocked.

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The concept of the two working modes is a GLP feature that ensures that important settings and
stored data cannot be deleted cannot be unintentionally changed under routine working conditions.
The meter only allows the following functions in the routine mode:
● Calibrating and measuring
● Editing user, sample and sensor IDs
● Editing the MTC temperature
● Editing data transfer settings
● Editing system-settings (PIN-protected)
● Running the instrument self-test
● Storing, viewing, printing and exporting data
● Exporting settings to USB-stick

6. Screen settings
Screen Brightness
The screen brightness can be set from levels 1 to 16.
Screen Saver
The amount of time can be set which passes before the screen saver is activated:
5-99 minutes
If the meter is not operated during this time, the screen saver is activated. Press any key and the
dis­play is activated again, independent of the function of the key.
Screen Color
The display background color blue, grey, red or green can be selected.
The display has a limited lifetime; therefore we recommend activating the screen saver or switching
off the meter when not in operation.
If an instrument login password is set, this password is required after activating the display again.

5.7  Service
1. Software Update
In case a newer software version is available, the user can perform a software update via USB-
stick, by adhering to the following process:
1 Make sure that the firmware is in the root directory of the USB-stick and has a name
S<xxx>v<yyy>.bin, with <xxx> being the number of the instrument type (220 for pH/Ion me-
ter and 230 for conductivity meter) and <yyy> being the version number.
2 Connect the USB-stick to the instrument
3 Select the option “software update”
A message appears that the software update ist in progress
4 When the software update is completed you need to restart the instrument for the changes to
become effective.
● After the software update the instrument is switched back to factory settings. All unsaved data
will be lost and the PIN will be set back to “000000”.
● In case the USB-stick is removed during the update process or the power adapter is plugged
out, the instrument cannot be switched on anymore. Please contact METTLER TOLEDO service
in that case.

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 2. Export Settings to a USB-stick
With this feature the user can export the settings. These can for example be sent via e-mail to a
cus­tomer service representative in case difficulties occur, so that it is easier for the customer ser­
vice representative to provide support.
1 Insert the USB stick into the corresponding interface of the meter
The icon appears on the display
2 Select the item and Export Settings to USB-Stick in the service menu to start the transfer
The settings will be in text (extension .txt) format. The instrument will create a new folder on the
USB-stick in which the name is the date in the international format, i.e. first year, then month and
then the day.
Example: when the data is 25 November 2011, the name of the folder will be: 20111125.
The data will be written as a text file with a name that consists of the time in 24h format (hr min
sec) with the prefix S.
Example: when settings are exported at 15:12:25 (3:12:25 pm) the name of the file will be:
S151225.txt
Pressing EXIT during the exporting aborts the process
3. Factory Reset
When the factory reset is performed, the instrument will revert back to the original settings when
the instru­ment left the factory. All data will be lost and the PIN is set-back to the original PIN
“000000”.

5.8  Instrument self-test

The instrument self-test requires user interaction.
1 In the Setup menu, select “6. Instrument Self-test”.
Selecting the menu item starts the self-test routine.
2 Press the function keys on the keypad one by one in any order.
The self-test result is displayed after a few seconds.
The meter returns to the system settings menu automatically.
● The user needs to finish pressing all seven keys within two minutes, otherwise “Self-test
failed!” appears and the procedure has to be repeated.
● If error messages repeatedly appear, contact METTLER TOLEDO Service.

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6  Menus and settings

6.1  Menu structure of conductivity

1. Sensor ID/SN 4. Endpoint Formats
2. Calibration Settings 5. Timed Interval Readings
1. Calibration Standard 6. Temperature Settings
2. Calibration Reminder 1. Set MTC Temperature
3. Measurement Settings 2. Temperature Unit
1. Reference Temperature 7. Measurement Limits
2. Temperature Correction
3. TDS Factor
4. Conductivity Unit
5. Conductivity Ash

6.2  Sensor ID/SN

1. Enter Sensor ID/SN
An alphanumeric sensor ID with up to 12 characters can be entered. The sensor ID will be as-
signed to each calibration and measurement value. This is valuable for tracing back data.
The maximium number of sensors is 30. When this number has been reached, first a sensor has
to be deleted before a new sensor can be created (see the note at the end of this section how to
delete a sensor).
If a new sensor ID is entered, a cell constant of 1 cm-1 will be used until the sensor has been cal­
i­brat­ed.
If you enter a sensor ID which already exists in the memory and for which a valid calibration is
stored, the instrument will load the specific calibration data for this sensor ID.
When connecting an ISM® sensor to the meter, the meter will:
● Automatically recognize the sensor when it’s turned on (alternatively, when pressing READ or
CAL)
● Load the stored sensor ID, sensor SN and sensor type as well as the latest calibration data of
this sensor
● Use this calibration for the subsequent measurements
The sensor ID for ISM® sensors can be changed. Sensor SN and sensor type, however, are blocked
for modification.
2. Select Sensor ID
Already entered sensor IDs can be selected from a list.
If a sensor ID is selected, which is already in the memory of the meter and has been calibrated be-
fore, the specific calibration data for this sensor ID will be loaded.
You can delete a sensor ID with its calibrations in the calibration data menu.

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 6.3  Conductivity calibration settings
Calibration standard
- Predefined conductivity standard
The following conductivity standards are available:
International:
10 μS/cm 84 μS/cm 500 μS/cm 1413 μS/cm 12.88 mS/cm saturated NaCl

Chinese:
146.5 μS/cm 1408 μS/cm 12.85 mS/cm 111.35 mS/cm

Japanese:
1330.00 μS/cm 133.00 μS/cm 26.6  μS/cm

- Customized conductivity standard

This option is for users who would like to use their own conductivity standard for calibration of the
con­duc­tiv­i­ty sensor. Up to 5 temperature-dependent values (in mS/cm only) can be entered in the
table. Lowest possible special standard: 0.00005 mS/cm (0.05 μS/cm). This value corresponds
to the conductivity of pure water at 25°C, exclusively caused by the autoprotolysis of water.
When switching from a predefined standard to customized standard, you should always save the
table even if no values have changed.
- Cell constant
If the cell constant of the conductivity cell being used is accurately known, it can be entered direct-
ly in the meter.
1 Select Enter Cell Constant in the menu
2 Return to the measurement display
3 Press CAL in the measurement display
4 The user is prompted to enter the cell constant

Calibration reminder
When the calibration reminder is “On”, the user is reminded to perform a new calibration after a
cer­tain user-defined interval (maximum 9999 h) has elapsed.
● Press READ to save the interval and another screen appears to select calibration expiration
date.
Four different time spans can be programmed. In all four cases, a warning message appears that
the electrode should be calibrated.
● Immediately
The meter is immediately blocked for measurement when the predefined interval has elapsed.
● Reminder + 1h
The meter is blocked for measurement 1 hour after the predefined interval has elapsed.
● Reminder + 2h
The meter is blocked for measurement 2 hours after the predefined interval has elapsed.
● Continue Reading
The user can continue measuring when the predefined interval has elapsed.

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6.4  Conductivity measurement settings
Reference Temperature
Two reference temperatures are available:
20 °C (68 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F).
Temperature Correction
There are four options:
● linear
● non-linear
● pure water
● off
With most solutions, a linear interrelationship between conductivity and temperature is given. In
such cases, select the linear correction method.
The conductivity of natural water shows strong non-linear temperature behavior. For this reason,
use the non-linear correction for natural water.
The option pure water should only be used for cases in which ultra-pure or pure water is mea­
sured.
In some cases, for example, when measuring according to USP/EP (United States/European Phar­
ma­copoeia) you need to switch off the temperature correction. This can also be done by entering a
lin­ear temperature correction factor of 0 % / °C.
- Linear
When selecting linear correction, the input window for the temperature correction coefficient (0.000
– 10.000 % / °C) appears.
The measured conductivity is corrected and displayed using the following formula:
● GTRef = GT / (1 + (α (T – TRef)) / 100 %)
GT: conductivity measured at temperature T (mS/cm)
GTRef: conductivity (mS/cm) displayed by the instrument, calculated back to the reference tem­per­
a­ture TRef
α : linear temperature correction coefficient (%/°C); α = 0: no temperature correction
T: measured temperature (°C)
TRef: Reference temperature (20 °C or 25 °C)
Each sample has different temperature behavior. For pure salt solutions the correct coefficient can
be found in literature, otherwise you need to determine the α -coefficient by measuring the con­duc­
tiv­i­ty of the sample at two temperatures and calculate the coefficient by using the formula below.
● α  = (GT1 - GT2) * 100% / (T1 - T2) / GT2

T1: Typical sample temperature

T2: Reference temperature
GT1: Measured conductivity at typical sample temperature
GT2: Measured conductivity at reference temperature
- Non-linear
The conductivity of natural water shows strong non-linear temperature behavior. For this reason,
use the non-linear correction for natural water.
The measured conductivity is multiplied by the factor f25 for the measured temperature (see “Appen­
dix”) and thus corrected to the reference temperature of 25 °C:

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 ● GT25 = GT * f25
If another reference temperature is used, for example 20 °C, the conductivity corrected to 25 °C is
divid­ed by 1.116 (see f25 for 20.0 °C)
● GT20 = (GT · f25) / 1.116
Conductivity measurements of natural water can only be performed at temperatures ranging from 0
°C to 36 °C. Otherwise, the warning message “Temp. out of nLF correction range” appears.
Pure water
Similar to non-linear correction for natural water a different type of non-linear correction is used for
ultra-pure and pure water. The values are compensated in the range from 0.005 to 5.00 μS/cm at
tem­per­a­tures (0-50°C) that differ from the reference temperature (25°C). This could for example be
when checking the pure or ultra-pure water production equipment, or when checking if the clean-
ing-in-progress procedure for which ultra-pure water has been used had led to the removal of all
soluble substances. Due to the high influence of CO2 from the air, we strongly suggest to use the
flow-through-cell for this type of measurements.
● Conductivity measurements using the pure water compensation mode can only be performed
at temperatures ranging from 0 °C to 50 °C. Otherwise, the warning message “Temp. out of
pure water range” appears.
● In case the conductivity reading exceeds the upper limit of 5.00 μS/cm in the mode pure war­
er, the compensation will resemble a linear compensation mode with α = 2.00 %/°C.
TDS factor
TDS (Total dissolved solids) is calculated by multiplying the conductivity value with the TDS factor.
A factor between 0.40 and 1.00 can be entered.
Conductivity Unit
One can choose the following conductivity units for display in the conductivity mode:
● μS/cm & mS/cm
The instrument will switch automatically between μS/cm and mS/cm depending on the mea­sure­
ment value. This unit is the standard for most conductivity measurements.
● μS/m & mS/m
The instrument will switch automatically between μS/m and mS/m depending on the measurement
val­ue. This unit is for example used for determination of the conductivity of ethanol according to
the ABNT / ABR 10547 method.
Conductivity Ash
Conductivity Ash (%) is an important parameter that reflects the content of soluble inorganic salts
in refined sugar or raw sugar/melasses. These soluble inorganic impurities directly affect the pu-
rity of the sugar. This meter can measure conductivity ash according to the following two ICUMSA
meth­ods (see “Appendix: Conductivity ash methods”):
● 28 g / 100 g solution (refined sugar - ICUMSA GS2/3-17)
● 5 g / 100 mL solution (raw sugar – ICUMSA GS1/3/4/7/8-13)
The instrument will directly convert the measured conductivity to conductivity ash % according to
the selected method.
The user has the possibility to enter the conductivity of the used water for preparing the sugar solu­
tions in μS/cm (0.0 to 100.0 μS/cm). This value is then used for correcting the measured con­duc­
tiv­i­ty ash values according to the formulae given in “Appendix: Conductivity ash methods”.
Conductivity ash measurements are only possible in the temperature range from 15°C to 25°C

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6.5  Endpoint formats
Auto
With the automatic endpoint the selected stability criterion determines the end of an individual
read­ing depending on the behavior of the sensor used. This ensures an easy, quick and precise
mea­sure­ment.
1 Place sensor in the sample.
2 Press READ.
A appears on the display.
The measurement ends automatically when the measured value is stable. appears.
If READ is pressed before the signal is stable, the endpoint format changes to manual .
Manual
Unlike Auto, user interaction is required to stop the measurement reading in manual mode.
1 Place sensor in the sample.
2 Press READ.
M appears on the display.
appears on the display to signalize measurement stability.
3 Press READ to end the measurement. appears.
Timed
The measurement stops after the set time, which can be set between 5 s and 3600 s.
1 Place sensor in the sample.
2 Press READ.
T appears on the display.
appears on the display to signalize measurement stability.
The measurement ends automatically when the set time period expires. appears.
If READ is pressed before the signal is stable, the endpoint format changes to manual .
Information on the display
The following symbols appear in the display, depending on the endpoint setting.

1
The actual endpoint format (last column) and not the preselected is stored with the data.

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 6.6  Timed Interval Readings
A reading is taken every time after a certain interval (1 – 2400 s) defined in the menu has
elapsed. When working in the timed-interval reading mode, the interval can be defined by entering
the seconds. The measurement series stops according to the selected endpoint format or manually
by pressing READ. When timed-interval reading is “on”, the DL icon appears.
The readings can be stored in the memory, transferred to the interface or both.

6.7  Temperature settings

● Set MTC temperature
If the meter does not detect a temperature probe, MTC appears on the display. In this case the
sam­ple temperature should be entered manually. An MTC value between -30 °C and 130 °C
can be entered.
● Temperature unit
Select the temperature unit: °C or °F. The temperature value is automatically converted
between the two units.

6.8  Measurement limits

The upper and lower limits for measurement data can be defined. If a limit is either not reached or
exceed­ed (in other words, less than or greater than a specific value), a warning is displayed on
the screen and may be accompanied by an acoustic signal. The message “outside limits” also ap-
pears on the GLP printout.

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7  Data management

7.1  Menu structure of data menu

1. Measurement data 3. ISM data
1. Review 1. Initial Calibration Data
2. Transfer 2. Calibration History
3. Delete 3. Maximum Temperature
4. Export to USB-stick 4. Reset ISM
2. Calibration data
1. Review
2. Transfer
3. Delete
4. Export to USB-stick

7.2  Measurement data

Review
All
All stored measurement data can be reviewed; the most recent data saved appears on the display.
● Press Transfer to send the measurement data (current single set) to the printer or PC.

Partial
The measurement data can be filtered according to 3 criteria.
● Memory number (from MXXXX to MXXXX)
● Sample ID
● Measurement mode

Memory number
1 Enter the memory numbers of the data and press Select.
The measurement data is displayed.
2 Scroll through the measurement data to review all measurements between the two memory
num­bers.
3 Press Transfer to send the measurement data (current single set) to the printer or PC.

Sample ID
1 Enter the sample ID and press OK.
The meter finds all stored measurements with this sample ID.
2 Scroll through the measurement data to review all measurements with the entered sample ID.
3 Press Transfer to send the measurement data (current single set) to the printer or PC.

Measurement mode
1 Select a measurement mode from list. The meter finds all stored measurements of the select-
ed mea­sure­ment mode.
2 Scroll through the measurement data of the selected measurement mode.
3 Press Transfer to send the measurement data (current single set) to the printer or PC.

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 Transfer
All or partially stored measurement data can be transferred by filtering the measurement data. The
fil­ter works as described above in “Review”.
● Press Select to send the filtered measurement data to the printer or PC.

Delete
All or partially stored measurement data can be deleted by filtering the measurement data. The filter
works as described above in “Review”.
Deletion is protected by a PIN. Upon delivery, the PIN is set to 000000. Change the PIN code to
pre­vent unauthorized access.
Export to USB-stick
All or partially stored measurement data can be transferred to a USB-stick. The filter works as de-
scribed above in “Review”. More information about the file format is given in “Operating the meter:
Data transfer”
● Press Transfer to export the filtered measurement data to the USB-stick.

7.3  Calibration data

Calibration data can be reviewed, transferred and deleted. The latest calibration per sensor ID is
stored in the memory. When using ISM-Sensors, the latest 5 calibration data can be viewed/printed
(See “Data management: ISM data”).
Review
1 Press Select.
A list of calibrated sensor IDs appears.
2 Select a sensor ID from the list.
The calibration data is shown for this sensor ID
— or —
3 Press and hold CAL for 3 seconds in the measurement screen.
4 Press Transfer to send the displayed calibration data to a printer or PC.

Transfer
1 Press Select.
A list of calibrated sensor IDs appears.
2 Select a sensor ID from the list.
The calibration data of the selected sensor ID is transferred to a printer or PC.

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Delete
1 Press Select.
A list of sensor IDs appears.
2 Select a sensor ID from the list.
3 Press Yes when the message “Selected data will be deleted. Please confirm” appears.
— or —
4 Press Exit to cancel.
After deletion, the sensor ID disappears from the list in the sensor ID menu.
● An active sensor ID cannot be deleted.
● This menu is protected by a deletion PIN code. Upon delivery, the PIN code is set to 000000.
Change the PIN code to prevent unauthorized access.

Export to USB-stick
Stored calibration data per sensor ID can be transferred to a USB-stick.
1 Press Select.
2 Select a sensor ID from the list.
3 Press Transfer to export the calibration data of the selected sensor ID to the USB-stick.

7.4  ISM data

SevenCompact meter incorporates Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM®) technology. This inge­
nious functionality provides extra security, safety and eliminates mistakes. The most important fea­
tures are:
Extra security!
● After connecting the ISM® sensor, the sensor is automatically recognized and the sensor ID
and serial number are transferred from the sensor chip to the meter. The data is also printed
on the GLP printout.
● After calibration of the ISM® sensor, the calibration data is automatically stored from the meter
to the sensor chip. The most recent data is always stored where it should be – on the sensor
chip!
Extra safety!
After connecting the ISM® sensor, the five most recent calibrations are transferred to the meter.
These can be reviewed to see the development of the sensor over time. This information provides
an indication if the sensor should be cleaned or renewed.
Eliminate mistakes!
After connecting an ISM® sensor, the last set of calibration data is automatically used for mea­sure­
ments.
Additional features are described below.

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 Initial calibration data
When an ISM® sensor is connected, the initial calibration data in the sensor can be reviewed or
trans­ferred. The following data is included:
● Response time
● Temperature tolerance
● Cell constant
● Cell constant tolerance
● Type (and name) of electrode (for example, InLab Expert Pro ISM)
● Serial number (SN) and ordering (ME) number
● Production date
Calibration history
The last 5 calibrations data stored in ISM® sensor including current calibration can be reviewed or
trans­ferred.
Maximum temperature
The maximum temperature that the ISM® sensor has been exposed to during measurement is mon­
i­tored automatically and can be reviewed for the evaluation of the electrode lifetime.
Reset ISM®
The calibration history in this menu can be deleted. This menu is protected by a deletion PIN. Upon
deliv­ery, the PIN for deletion is set to 000000. Change the PIN to prevent unauthorized access.

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8  Maintenance

8.1  Meter maintenance

Never unscrew the two halves of the housing!
The meters do not require any maintenance other than an occasional wipe with a damp cloth. The
hous­ing is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/polycarbonate (ABS/PC). This material is sen­si­
tive to some organic solvents, such as toluene, xylene and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
Any spillage should be wiped off immediately.

8.2  Disposal
In compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Elec­tron­ic Equipment (WEEE), this instrument must not be disposed of
togeth­er with domestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU,
per their specific requirements.
Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the
col­lect­ing point specified for electrical and electronic equipment.
If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the
dis­trib­u­tor from which you purchased this instrument.
Should this instrument be passed on to other parties (for private or pro­fes­
sion­al use), the content of this regulation must also be related.
Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

8.3  Error messages

Message Description and Resolution
Con­duc­tiv­i­ty/TDS/salin­it­y/resis­tiv­i­ty/ Measurement limits are activated in the menu settings
con­duc­tiv­i­ty ash/temperature exceeds and measured value is outside these limits.
max. limit
● Check the sample.
Con­duc­tiv­i­ty/TDS/salin­i­ty/resis­tiv­it­y/
con­duc­tiv­i­ty ash/temperature below ● Check sample temperature.
min. limit ● Make sure that the pH electrode wetting cap has
been removed and that the electrode is properly con­
nect­ed and placed in the sample solution.
Memory is full Max. 1000 measurement data can be stored in the
mem­o­ry.
● Delete all or partial data in the memory, otherwise
you will not be able to store new measurement data.
Please calibrate electrode Calibration reminder has been switched on in the menu
set­tings and last calibration has expired.
● Calibrate the electrode.

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 Message Description and Resolution
Active sensor cannot be deleted Deleting the calibration data of the selected sensor ID is
not possible, because it is currently the active sensor ID
in the meter shown on the display.
● Enter new sensor ID in the menu settings.
● Select another sensor ID from the list in the menu
set­tings.
Wrong standard Meter cannot recognize the standard.
Make sure that you have the correct standard and that it
is fresh.
Standard temp. out of range The ATC measured temperature is out of calibration
standard range: 5 … 35 °C for international standards
and 15 … 35°C for Chinese standards
Keep the standard temperature within the range.
Change the temperature setting.
Temperature differs from setting ATC measured temperature differs by more than 0.5°C
from the user-defined value/temperature range.
● Keep the standard temperature within the range.
● Change the temperature setting.
ISM sensor communication error
®
Data has not been transferred correctly between ISM®
sen­sor and meter. Reconnect the ISM® sensor and try
again.
Self-test failure Self-test has not been completed within 2 minutes or me-
ter is defective.
● Restart self-test and finish within 2 minutes.
● Contact METTLER TOLEDO service if problem per­
sists.
Wrong settings Entered value differs by less than 5°C from other pre-
set val­ues.
● Enter a higher/lower value in order to get a bigger
dif­fer­ence.
Out of range Either entered value is out of range.
● Enter a value which is within the range shown on
dis­play.
or
Measured value out of range.
● Make sure the electrode wetting cap has been re-
moved and that the electrode is properly connected
and placed in the sample solution.

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Message Description and Resolution
Wrong password The entered PIN is not correct.
● Re-enter the PIN.
● Reset to factory settings, all data and settings will
be lost.
Passwords do not match The confirmation PIN does not match with the entered
PIN.
● Reenter PIN.
Program memory error Meter recognizes internal error during start-up.
● Switch the meter off and back on.
● Contact METTLER TOLEDO service if the problem per­
sists.
Data memory error The data could not be stored into memory.
● Switch the meter off and back on.
● Contact METTLER TOLEDO service if the problem per­
sists.
No matching data found in memory The entered filter criterion does not exist.
● Enter a new filter criterion.
Sensor ID already exists, previous SN Two sensors with the same ID but different SN are not al-
will be overwritten lowed in the meter. If a different SN has been entered for
this sensor ID previously, the old SN will be over­writ­ten.

● Enter a different Sensor ID in order to keep the pre­vi­

ous ID and SN.
Standard temp out of range Conductivity calibrations can only be performed at tem­
per­a­tures from 0 … 35°C.
● Keep the standard temperature within the range.
Temp. out of nLF correction range Conductivity measurements of natural water can only be
per­formed at temperatures from 0 … 36°C.
● Keep the sample temperature within the range.
Temp. out of pure water range Conductivity measurements of pure water can only be
per­formed at temperatures from 0 … 50°C.
● Keep the sample temperature within the range.
Temp. out of conductivity ash cor­rec­ Conductivity ash measurements can only be performed
tion range at temperatures from 15 … 25°C.
● Keep the sample temperature within the range.
Update failed The software update process failed. This could be due to
the following reasons:
● The USB stick is not connected or it is disconnected
dur­ing the update process
● The update software is not in the correct folder

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 Message Description and Resolution
Export failed The exporting process failed. This could be due to the fol­
low­ing reasons:
● The USB stick is not connected or it is disconnected
dur­ing the exporting process
● The USB stick is full

8.4  Error limits

Message Range not accepted
Out of range, determine again Conductivity < 0.00 µS/cm or > 1000
mS/cm
TDS < 0.00 mg/L or > 600 g/L
Salinity < 0.00 psu or > 80.0 psu
Resistivity < 0.00 MΩ•cm or > 100.0
MΩ•cm
Conductivity ash < 0.00 % or > 2022 %
Standard temp. out of range Temperature < 0 °C or > 35 °C
ATC measured temperature is different | tATC-Tstandard | > 1 °C
to the user-defined value
Temperature out of range Temperature < -5 °C or > 105 °C
Temp. out of nLF correction range Temperature < 0°C or > 50C
Temp. out of pure water range Temperature < 0 °C or > 50 °C
Temp. out of conductivity ash cor­rec­ Temperature < 15 °C or > 25 °C
tion range

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9  Sensors, solutions and accessories

Parts Order No.

Solutions
10 μS/cm conductivity standard solution, 250 mL 51300169
84 μS/cm conductivity standard solution, 250 mL 51302153
500 μS/cm conductivity standard solution, 250 mL 51300170
1413 μS/cm conductivity standard solution, 30 x 20 mL 51302049
1413 μS/cm conductivity standard solution, 6 x 250 mL 51350096
12.88 mS/cm conductivity standard solution, 30 x 20 mL 51302050
12.88 mS/cm conductivity standard solution, 6 x 250 mL 51350098

Parts Order No.

Communication
RS-P25 printer 11124300
RS-P26 printer 11124303
RS-P28 printer 11124304
Barcode reader 21901297
USB Cable for Barcode reader 21901309
LabX®direct pH PC software 51302876

Parts Order No.

Guides
Guide to conductivity and dissolved oxygen 51724716

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 10  Specifications
S230 conductivity meter
Measurement range Conductivity 0.000 μS/cm…1000 mS/cm
TDS 0.00 mg/L...1000 g/L
Salinity 0.00…80.00 psu
Resistivity 0.00…100.0 MΩ•cm
Conductivity ash 0.00…2022 %
Conductivity ATC -5…105 °C
Conductivity MTC -30…130°C
Resolution Conductivity Auto range
0.000 μS/cm…1.999 μS/cm
2.00 μS/cm…19.99 μS/cm
20.0 μS/cm…199.9 μS/cm
200 μS/cm…1999 μS/cm
20.0 mS/cm…199.9 mS/cm
200mS/cm...1000mS/cm
TDS Auto range, same values as
con­duc­tiv­i­ty
Salinity 0.00 psu…19.99 psu
20.0 psu…80.0 psu
Resistivity Ω•cm (scientific)
0.00 Ω•cm…9.99 E +6
Ω•cm
MΩ•cm
1.00 MΩ•cm…99.99 MΩ•cm
100.0 MΩ•cm
Conductivity ash 0.001 %
Conductivity Temperature 0.1°C
Limits of error conductivity Conductivity ±0.5 % of measured value
TDS ±0.5 % of measured value
Salinity ±0.5 % of measured value
Resistivity ±0.5 % of measured value
Conductivity ash ±0.5 % of measured value
Temperature ±0.1 °C
Conductivity calibration stan­ 5 international and 4 chinese 1 user-defined standard
dard pre­de­fined standards
Outputs RS232, USB A, USB B
Power requirements DC9-12V-10W
Size/weight 204 x 174 x 74 mm
890 g
Display TFT
Conductivity input MiniDin
Digital sensor input Mini-LTW
Ambient conditions Temperature 5…40°C
Relative humidity 5%...80% (non-condensing)
Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
Altitude Up to 2000 m above sea level
Materials Housing ABS/PC reinforced

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Window Polymethyl methacrylate
(PMMA)
Keypad Membrane keypad: Poly­ethe­
lene terephtalate (PET)

Specifications 43
 11  Appendix

11.1  Temperature correction factors

Temperature correction factors f25 for non-linear conductivity correction
°C .0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9
0 1.918 1.912 1.906 1.899 1.893 1.887 1.881 1.875 1.869 1.863
1 1.857 1.851 1.845 1.840 1.834 1.829 1.822 1.817 1.811 1.805
2 1.800 1.794 1.788 1.783 1.777 1.772 1.766 1.761 1.756 1.750
3 1.745 1.740 1.734 1.729 1.724 1.719 1.713 1.708 1.703 1.698
4 1.693 1.688 1.683 1.678 1.673 1.668 1.663 1.658 1.653 1.648
5 1.643 1.638 1.634 1.629 1.624 1.619 1.615 1.610 1.605 1.601
6 1.596 1.591 1.587 1.582 1.578 1.573 1.569 1.564 1.560 1.555
7 1.551 1.547 1.542 1.538 1.534 1.529 1.525 1.521 1.516 1.512
8 1.508 1.504 1.500 1.496 1.491 1.487 1.483 1.479 1.475 1.471
9 1.467 1.463 1.459 1.455 1.451 1.447 1.443 1.439 1.436 1.432
10 1.428 1.424 1.420 1.416 1.413 1.409 1.405 1.401 1.398 1.384
11 1.390 1.387 1.383 1.379 1.376 1.372 1.369 1.365 1.362 1.358
12 1.354 1.351 1.347 1.344 1.341 1.337 1.334 1.330 1.327 1.323
13 1.320 1.317 1.313 1.310 1.307 1.303 1.300 1.297 1.294 1.290
14 1.287 1.284 1.281 1.278 1.274 1.271 1.268 1.265 1.262 1.259
15 1.256 1.253 1.249 1.246 1.243 1.240 1.237 1.234 1.231 1.228
16 1.225 1.222 1.219 1.216 1.214 1.211 1.208 1.205 1.202 1.199
17 1.196 1.193 1.191 1.188 1.185 1.182 1.179 1.177 1.174 1.171
18 1.168 1.166 1.163 1.160 1.157 1.155 1.152 1.149 1.147 1.144
19 1.141 1.139 1.136 1.134 1.131 1.128 1.126 1.123 1.121 1.118
20 1.116 1.113 1.111 1.108 1.105 1.103 1.101 1.098 1.096 1.093
21 1.091 1.088 1.086 1.083 1.081 1.079 1.076 1.074 1.071 1.069
22 1.067 1.064 1.062 1.060 1.057 1.055 1.053 1.051 1.048 1.046
23 1.044 1.041 1.039 1.037 1.035 1.032 1.030 1.028 1.026 1.024
24 1.021 1.019 1.017 1.015 1.013 1.011 1.008 1.006 1.004 1.002
25 1.000 0.998 0.996 0.994 0.992 0.990 0.987 0.985 0.983 0.981
26 0.979 0.977 0.975 0.973 0.971 0.969 0.967 0.965 0.963 0.961
27 0.959 0.957 0.955 0.953 0.952 0.950 0.948 0.946 0.944 0.942
28 0.940 0.938 0.936 0.934 0.933 0.931 0.929 0.927 0.925 0.923
29 0.921 0.920 0.918 0.916 0.914 0.912 0.911 0.909 0.907 0.905
30 0.903 0.902 0.900 0.898 0.896 0.895 0.893 0.891 0.889 0.888
31 0.886 0.884 0.883 0.881 0.879 0.877 0.876 0.874 0.872 0.871
32 0.869 0.867 0.866 0.864 0.863 0.861 0.859 0.858 0.856 0.854
33 0.853 0.851 0.850 0.848 0.846 0.845 0.843 0.842 0.840 0.839
34 0.837 0.835 0.834 0.832 0.831 0.829 0.828 0.826 0.825 0.823
35 0.822 0.820 0.819 0.817 0.816 0.814 0.813 0.811 0.810 0.808

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11.2  Conductivity standards table
International
T 10 84 500 1413 12.88 Saturated NaCl
[°C] [µS/cm] [µS/cm] [µS/cm] [µS/cm] [mS/cm] [mS/cm]
0 6.13 53.02 315.3 896 8.22 134.5
10 7.10 60.34 359.6 1020 9.33 177.9
15 7.95 67.61 402.9 1147 10.48 201.5
20 8.97 75.80 451.5 1278 11.67 226.0
25 10.00 84.00 500.0 1413 12.88 251.3
30 11.03 92.19 548.5 1552 14.12 277.4
35 12.14 100.92 602.5 1667 15.39 304.1
Chinese
T 146.5 1408 12.85 111.3
[°C] [µS/cm] [µS/cm] [mS/cm] [mS/cm]
15 118.5 1141.4 10.455 92.12
18 126.7 1220.0 11.163 97.80
20 132.2 1273.7 11.644 101.70
25 146.5 1408.3 12.852 111.31
35 176.5 1687.6 15.353 131.10
Japanese
T( 1330.00  133.00 26.6 
[°C] [µS/cm] [µS/cm] [µS/cm]
0 771.40 77.14 15.428
5 911.05 91.11 18.221
10 1050.70 105.07 21.014
15 1190.35 119.04 23.807
20 1330.00 133.00 26.6
25 1469.65 146.97 29.393
30 1609.30 160.93 32.186
35 1748.95 174.90 34.979

11.3  Examples of temperature coefficients (alpha-values)

Substance at 25°C Concentration Temperature coefficient alpha
[%] [%/°C]
HCl 10 1.56
KCl 10 1.88
CH3COOH 10 1.69
NaCl 10 2.14
H2SO4 10 1.28
HF 1.5 7.20
-coefficients of conductivity standards for a calculation to reference temperature 25 °C
Standard Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement
temp.: 15 °C temp.: 20 °C temp.: 30 °C temp.: 35 °C
84 µS/cm 1.95 1.95 1.95 2.01
1413 µS/cm 1.94 1.94 1.94 1.99
12.88 mS/cm 1.90 1.89 1.91 1.95

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 11.4  Practical salinity scale (UNESCO 1978)
The salinity is calculated according to the official definition of UNESCO 1978. Therefore the salin-
ity Spsu of a sample in psu (practical salinity unit) at standard atmospheric pressure is calculat-
ed as fol­lows:

a0 = 0.0080 b0 = 0.0005 k = 0.00162

a1 = -0.1692 b1 = -0.0056
a2 = 25.3851 b2 = -0.0066
a3 = 14.0941 b3 = -0.0375
a4 = -7.0261 b4 = 0.0636
a5 = 2.7081 b5 = -0.0144

(32.4356 g KCl per 1000 g of solution)

11.5  Conductivity to TDS conversion factors

Conductivity TDS KCl TDS NaCl
at 25 °C ppm value factor ppm value factor
84 µS/cm 40.38 0.5048 38.04 0.4755
447 µS/cm 225.6 0.5047 215.5 0.4822
1413 µS/cm 744.7 0.527 702.1 0.4969
1500 µS/cm 757.1 0.5047 737.1 0.4914
8974 µS/cm 5101 0.5685 4487 0.5000
12.880 µS/cm 7447 0.5782 7230 0.5613
15.000 µS/cm 8759 0.5839 8532 0.5688
80 mS/cm 52.168 0.6521 48.384 0.6048

11.6  USP/EP tables

Conductivity requirements (µS/cm) for USP / EP (highly purfied water) / EP (purfied water)
Temperature USP EP EP
(highly purfied water) (purfied water)
[°C] [µS/cm] [µS/cm] [µS/cm]
0 0.6 0.6 2.4
5 0.8 0.8 -
10 0.9 0.9 3.6
15 1.0 1.0 -
20 1.1 1.1 4.3
25 1.3 1.3 5.1
30 1.4 1.4 5.4
35 1.5 1.5 -
40 1.7 1.7 6.5
45 1.8 1.8 -
50 1.9 1.9 7.1

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Temperature USP EP EP
(highly purfied water) (purfied water)
[°C] [µS/cm] [µS/cm] [µS/cm]
55 2.1 2.1 -
60 2.2 2.2 8.1
65 2.42 2.42 -
70 2.5 2.5 9.1
75 2.7 2.7 9.7
80 2.7 2.7 9.7
85 2.7 2.7 -
90 2.7 2.7 9.7
95 2.9 2.9 -
100 3.1 3.1 10.2

11.7  Conductivity ash methods

The meter can measure the conductivity ash (%) according to the two ICUMSA methods:

11.7.1  1. Refined sugar (28 g / 100 g solution) ICUMSA GS2/3-17

The formula that the instrument uses is:
%(m/m)=0,0006x((C1/(1+0,026x(T-20)))–0,35x(C2/(1+0,026x(T-20)))
xK)
Where,
C1 = conductivity of the sugar solution in μS/cm with cell constant = 1 cm-1
C2 = conductivity of the water used in μS/cm to prepare the sugar solution with cell constant = 1
cm-1
T = temperature in °C between 15°C and 25°C
K = cell constant

11.7.2  Raw sugar or melasses (5 g / 100 mL solution) ICUMSA GS 1/3/4/7/8-13

The formula that the instrument uses is:
%(m/V)=0,0018x((C1/(1+0,023x(T-20))-C2/(1+0,023x(T-20)))xK)
Where,
C1 = conductivity of the sugar solution in μS/cm with cell constant = 1 cm-1
C2 = conductivity of the water used to prepare the sugar solution in μS/cm with cell constant = 1
cm-1
T = temperature in °C between 15°C and 25°C
K = cell constant of the used sensor

Appendix 47