3200 Series Meters

Installation Qualification
Operation Qualification
Performance Verification
Reference Document
 Table of Content
1. Introduction…………………………………………………….3
1.1 General Information…………………………………………………….3
1.2 Meter Information……………………………………………………….3
1.3 Required Materials…………………………………………………….. 3
1.4 Meter Keys……………………………………………………………….5
1.5 Meter connections………………………………………………………5
2. Installation Qualification……………………………………. 5
2.1 Overview………………………………………………………………….5
2.2 Meter Information……………………………………………………….6
2.3 Environment Condition………………………………………………..6
2.4 Document Inspect………………………………………………………6
2.5 Component Check……………………………………………………...6
2.6 Reference Standard Information……………………………………..6
3. Operation Qualification……………………………………...6
3.1 Meter Power Supply……………………………………………………7
3.2 Meter Self-Test………………………………………………………….7
3.3 Manual Temperature Verification…………………………………….8
3.4 pH electrode Calibration……………………………………………….8
3.5 ISE electrode Calibration………………………………………………8
3.6 DO Probe Calibration…………………………………………………..8
3.7 Conductivity Probe Calibration………………………………………9
4. Performance Verification………………………………… 10

5. Appendix Documents……………………………………….10

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1. Introduction

1.1 General Information

This standard operating procedure (SOP) defines the procedure for the installation
qualification, operation qualification and performance verification (IQ/OQ/PV) of Agilent 3200
series meters. This procedure provides a guideline to generate the data necessary to validate
or qualify the Agilent 3200 series meters.
This SOP is applicable to all Agilent 3200 series meters that are used in a regulated lab. And
this SOP can be used as a reference for customer to develop their own IQ/OQ/PV documents.
It’s customers’ responsibility to develop and maintain the IQ/OQ/PV SOP for their specific
applications.

1.2 Meter Information

Installation qualification and operation qualification are required for all new meters used in a
regulated environment. The meters will not be released for regulated use until the installation
qualification and operation qualification have been performed with passing result.

Part Number Description Measurement Function

G4383-64000 Agilent 3200P Benchtop pH Meter pH,ORP

G4384-64000 Agilent 3200C Benchtop Conductivity Meter Conductivity

G4385-64000 Agilent 3200D Benchtop Dissolved Oxygen Meter Dissolved Oxygen

G4386-64000 Agilent 3200I Benchtop Ion Meter ISE

pH, ORP, Conductivity,

G4387-64000 Agilent 3200M Benchtop Multi-Parameter Analyzer
Dissolved Oxygen, ISE

1.3 Required Material

The following materials are required to perform the IQ/OQ/PV on Agilent 3200 series meters
 Short circuit plug, PN: G4383-40000, shipped with 3200P/3200M/3200I
 Conductivity diagnostic tool, PN:5185-8391, shipped with 3200C/3200M
 ATC temperature diagnostic tool, PN: 5185-8390, shipped with
3200P/3200M/3200I/3200C/3200D
 Manuals/User Guide

For 3200P/3200M with pH function:

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  pH electrode or pH combination electrode or pH triode combination electrode, with
BNC connector
 pH buffers

Option Agilent Standard Solution Part Number Package Shelf Life

pH4.001 buffer (NIST) 5190-0535 3 x 250ml 15 months

1 pH7.00 buffer (NIST) 5190-0537 3 x 250ml 15 months

pH10.01 buffer (NIST) 5190-0536 3 x 250ml 15 months

pH4.00 buffer (GB) 5190-0538 3 x 250ml 15 months

pH6.86 buffer (GB) 5190-0539 3 x 250ml 15 months

2
pH9.18 buffer (GB) 5190-0540 3 x 250ml 15 months

pH buffer package (4.01、7.00、 5190-0533 3 x 250mL 15 months

3 10.01) (NIST)

pH buffer package (4.00、6.86、 5190-0533 3 x 250mL 15 months

4 9.18) (GB)

Select one option from the list. Each option contains three standard buffers.

For 3200I/3200M with ISE function:

 Ion selective electrode (ISE) with BNC connector
 Certified ISE standards appropriate for ion selective electrode, for example, NaF for
fluorion measurement with I9111 Fluoride combination ISE. Agilent don’t supply ISE
standards.

For 3200C with conductivity function:

 Conductivity probe with 3 pin mini DIN connector
 Certified conductivity standards appropriate for conductivity probe. Agilent don’t
supply conductivity standards.

For 3200D with DO function:

 Dissolved Oxygen probe with 4 pin miniDIN connector
 Zero Oxygen solution for Zero Oxygen Calibration, freshly prepared by customers.

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1.4 Meter Keys

1.5 Meter Connections

BNC Connector
4 pin MiniDIN
Connector 3 pin MiniDIN
Connector

All connectors on 3200M are listed above. 3200P/3200I/3200D/3200C will have fewer
connectors. For example, 3200P with all these listed connectors except Conductivity 3 pin
MiniDIN connector.

1.6 Qualification Scope

1.6.1 Installation Qualification
Verify and document that a system is installed according to written and pre-approved
specification. Provide assurance that the system specified for a particular function was
received, installation procedures were followed and the system was installed according
to customer/manufacturer’s specifications.
1.6.2 Operation Qualification
Verify and document that a system operates according to written and pre-approved
specification throughout. Provide assurance that the system operates according to
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 customer/manufacturer’s specifications.
1.6.3 Performance Verification
Verify and document the measurement accuracy and precision according to
specifications.

2. Installation Qualification

2.1 Overview
Before performing the IQ/OQ/PV, examine the meter for abnormal conditions such as
corrosion, deterioration, loose components, broken parts and environmental conditions.
Correct any of these conditions before installation.
Installation qualification of new meters includes verifying meter information, reviewing
pre-installation requirements and confirming environment conditions.

2.2. Meter Information

2.2.1 Record the start date.
2.2.2 Record the location of the meter.
2.2.3 Record the person responsible for the meter.
2.2.4 Describe the meter appearance.
2.2.5 Describe the application or purpose of the meter.

2.3 Environmental Conditions

Inspect the site prior to installation and verify that all the meter operating conditions are met.
Check the electrical/power supply. Inspect the equipment for abnormal conditions. Record
and correct all abnormal conditions.

2.4 Documentation Inspection

2.4.1 Obtain all manuals supplied with the meter.
2.4.2 Record the part number and title of theses manuals.
2.4.3 Check the certificate of the meter.

2.5 Component Check

2.5.1 Give a detailed description of all meter components.
2.5.2 Record the information for all components including the component type, serial number
and firmware version.

2.6 Reference Standards Information

2.6.1 Record the last calibration data and calibration due date
2.6.2 Check the Standards shelf life

3 Operational Qualification

Operation qualification of new meters demonstrates correct meter operation by verifying the
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meter self-test and pH, ORP, ISE, DO and conductivity functionality.
For detailed calibration procedures refer to the User Guide of 3200 series meters.

3.1 Meter Power Supply

Check the power adapter input and output.
They should meet: Input 240 VAC, 1 A
Output 9VDC, 800mA
3.2 Meter Self-Test
3.2.1 Temperature test for all meters
 Connect the ATC temperature diagnostic tool (PN:5185-8390) to the Temp. socket of
meters;
 Turn on the meter to enter into measurement state.
 The meter should display a temperature reading between 49.0 to 51.0 °C.
3.2.2 Check the potential (mV) value for 3200P/3200I/3200M
 Disconnect the pH electrode.
 Connect the short circuit plug (PN:G4383-40000) to the pH socket.
 Turn on the meter.
 Start measuring pH.
 The meter should display a potential (mV) reading between -0.5 to 0.5 mV (also
called mV Zero).
3.2.3 Check pH value for 3200P/3200M
 Disconnect the ATC probe if plugged.
 Set the temperature to 25 °C manually.
 Connect the short circuit plug (PN:G4383-40000) to the pH socket.
 When the potential (mV) is zero, the meter should display pH 7.00 (±0.01).
3.2.4 Check pX value for 3200I/3200M
 Disconnect the ATC probe if plugged.
 Set the temperature to 25 °C manually.
 Connect the short circuit plug (PN:G4383-40000) to the pH socket.
 When the potential (mV) is zero, the meter should display pX 2.00 (±0.01).
3.2.5 Check for current Response for 3200D/3200M
 Connect the meter with the ATC temperature diagnostic tool (PN:5185-8390) shipped
with the meter.
 Turn on the meter. Enter the measurement state.
 The meter should display a current between 680 to 720 nA.
 When the diagnostic tool is unplugged, the meter should display a current from 0 to 5
nA.
3.2.6 Check conductivity for 3200C/3200M
 Disconnect the ATC temperature diagnostic tool if plugged and manually set the
temperature to 25°C.
 Connect the meter with conductivity diagnostic tool (PN:5185-8391) shipped with the
meter.
 Turn on the meter. Enter the measurement state.
 It will display:
Conductivity: nearly 100 μS/cm
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 Resistance: nearly 10 kΩ·m

3.3 Manual Temperature Verification

 Disconnect all of the electrodes and probes from the meter.
 In the measurement mode, the temperature display should be 25.0±0.1°C

3.4 pH Electrode Calibration (Meters with pH function)

The calibration points should cover the expected pH range of the samples to be measured.
The calibration points should be not less than 1 pH unit apart and not more than 4 pH units
apart. Fresh buffers should be used for each calibration.
 Prepare the electrode and ATC probe (if necessary). Connect the electrode and ATC
probe to the meter.
 Select appropriate standard solution and press [Calibration] key from the meter
interface.
 Clean pH electrode, reference electrode (if separated) and ATC probe (if separated).
Put them in the buffer to be calibrated.
 When the reading becomes stable, press [Enter] key and the meter will display
‘Storing……’ and save calibration data.
 Repeat until all buffers are calibrated.
 After calibration, you could review the actual electrode slope, in percent. The slope
must be in the range of 90% to 102%.

3.5 ISE Electrode Calibration (Meters with ISE function)

The calibration standards should cover the expected concentration of the samples to be
measured and the calibration range should be at least ten times greater than the lowest
calibration point. Control the calibration solution and sample solution at the same temperature.
If not, the measuring accuracy and reproducibility will be affected. Calibrate ISE in these
solutions from low concentration to high concentration. Fresh standards should be used for
each calibration.
 Prepare the ISE and ATC probe (if necessary). Connect the electrode and ATC probe
to the meter.
 Select ion mode and press [Calibration] from the meter interface.
 Clean ISE and ATC probe (if necessary). Put them in standard solutions to be
calibrated in order from low to high concentration.
 When the reading becomes stable, press [Enter] key and the meter will display
‘Storing……’ and save calibration data.
 Repeat until all buffers are calibrated.
 After calibration, you could review the actual electrode slope, in percent. The slope
must be in the range of 90% to 102%.

3.6 DO Probe Calibration (Meters with Dissolved Oxygen function)

 Prepare the DO probe and connect it to the meter.
 You may select either ‘Zero Oxygen Calibration’ or ‘Full Scale Calibration’ from the
meter interface.
 Full Scale Calibration:
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 Thoroughly rinse the DO probe with DI water; Dry it with a soft tissue on the
membrane surface. To calibrate with air, put the probe in a well-ventilated area.
OR calibrate with water saturated with air as below,
Swirl the probe at a speed of 20–80 cm/s or stir the water to produce a similar linear
speed. Keep the flow speed constant during calibration. Ensure there is no air bubble
trapped under the membrane.
From the initial state or while measuring, press [Calibrate]; Select Full Scale. Press
[Enter]; when reading becomes stable, press [Enter] to automatically record the Full
Scale response. This ends Full Scale Calibration.
 Zero Oxygen Calibration
Prepare zero-oxygen water by dissolving 12.5 g AR grade anhydrous sodium sulfite in
250 mL DI water; Soak the measuring tip in zero oxygen water and gently shake the
probe to remove bubbles on the gas permeation membrane surface; From the initial
state or while measuring, press [Calibrate]; Select Calib Zero; Press [Enter] to
select Zero Point Calibration. When reading becomes stable, press [Enter] to
automatically record the Zero Point value. This ends Zero Oxygen Calibration.

3.7 Conductivity Probe Calibration (Meters with Conductivity function)

3.7.1 Prepare the conductivity probe and connect it to the meter.
3.7.2 Calibrate the cell constant
 Prepare a standard solution (KCl) according to page 37 of 3200C User Guide.
 Ensure the meter is connected with both a conductivity probe and an ATC probe.
Record the actual temperature of sample solution.
 Disconnect the ATC probe. The meter will display 25.0 °C by default. Pay attention to:
If the temperature is set at 25.0 °C manually, conductivity displayed is without
temperature compensation.
 Rinse the conductivity probe with distilled or DI water. Soak the conductivity probe in
the standard solution.
 Press [Calibrate]. Select Cell Const.
 Press [Setup] to enter a Standard Solution Value (STD Value).You could find the
proper STD value on page 39 of 3200C User Guide with the temperature recorded.
 When the reading stabilizes, press [Enter]. The meter will calculate and set the new
cell constant. The calibration is done.
3.7.3 Calibrate the TDS
 Select a proper standard solution according to the nature and conductivity range of
sample.
 Set the cell constant to the value written on the probe label or recalibrate the probe to
get a new cell constant in 3.7.2.
 Press [Calibrate] and select TDS Factor. Press [Enter] to enter Calibration mode.
 Rinse the conductivity probe with DI water.
 The temperature of the calibration solution should be 25.0 ± 0.1 °C.
 Soak the conductivity probe in the standard solution.
 Press [Setup].
 Enter an STD value (mg/L) given in Table 6 on page 41 of 3200 C User Guide.
 When the reading becomes stable, press [Enter].
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  The meter automatically calculates and sets a new TDS factor. Calibration is done.

4. Performance Verification
For performance verification, evaluation of accuracy, inter-assay RSD and intra-assay RSD
will consist of at least three measurement sets. Each set will measure pH of three test
samples representing low, medium and high pH value. The test buffers were the same as the
standard buffers. To evaluate precision of the inter-assay and the intra-assay, three
measurement sets must be conducted in three different days. The acceptance criterion is
bracketed in the table in appendix document.
The accuracy and the precision of pH meter should be validated. Measure three testing
buffers. Each buffer is measured six times continuously. Repeat the procedure three times;
each repeat should be at least 24 hours apart. Calculate intra-day and inter-day RSD%.

5. Appendix
5.1 Change history
Date Author Reason For Change

5.2 IQ - Mete Information

Start Date Responsible Person
Location
Model
Description
Application

5.3 IQ – Environmental Conditions

Environmental Conditions Ambient
Temperature 0-40 °C
Relative Humidity 5-85%
Power Supply Power Adaptor
Voltage Power input: 100 to 240 VAC, 1 A
Power output: 9 VDC, 1 A
Frequency 50/60 Hz

5.4 IQ - Component Information

Not
Available Model Firmware Version Serial No.
Available

 
 
 
Checked by Date
Verified by Date

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5.5 IQ - Documentation Inspection

Document Provided Number Accept Number

Vendor’s Manual
Manufacturer’s Specification
Certificate

Conclusion

Checked by Date
Verified by Date

5.6 Buffers Used in the Qualification

The standard buffers were purchased from _________.

Lot No. pH value Expiration Date Remark

Performed by Date
Verified by Date

5.7 OQ – Meter Self-Test

Self Test ___________Passed ______________Failed
Observations: ______________________________________________________________

5.8 OQ – Manual Temperature Verification

Temperature: _______________ ________Passed ________Failed
Specification: 25.0 ± 0.1 °C
Observations: ______________________________________________________________

5.9 OQ – pH Electrode Calibration

pH Electrode Calibration ____________Passed ____________Failed
pH Electrode Information (Model/Lot/Serial Number) ________________________________

Lot No. pH Buffer Value Expiration Date

Calibration Result
Slope (in percent)

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 E0
Calibration Specification
Performed by Date
Verified by Date

5.10 OQ – ISE Electrode Calibration

ISE Electrode Calibration ____________Passed ____________Failed
ISE Electrode Information (Model/Lot/Serial Number) ________________________________

Lot No. pH Buffer Value Expiration Date

Calibration Result
Slope (in percent)
E0
Calibration Specification
Performed by Date
Verified by Date

5.11 OQ – DO Probe Calibration

DO Probe Calibration ____________Passed ____________Failed
DO Probe Information (Model/Lot/Serial Number) ________________________________
Calibration Result
Zero Oxygen Calibration
Full Scale Calibration
Calibration Specification
Performed by Date
Verified by Date

5.12 OQ – Conductivity Probe Calibration

Conductivity Probe Calibration ____________Passed ____________Failed
Conductivity Probe Information (Model/Lot/Serial Number): _________________________

Lot No. Conductivity Expiration Date

Standard Value

Calibration Result
Cell Constant

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 TDS
Calibration Specification
Performed by Date
Verified by Date

5.13 PV– Accuracy and the Precision Test

Assay Date
SD SD SD
Criteria pH pH pH
(<5%) (<5%) (<5%)
1
2
3
Low pH
4
5
6
Intra-assay RSD (<5%)
Inter-assay RSD (<10%)
1
2
3
Medium pH
4
5
6
Intra-assay RSD (<5%)
Inter-assay RSD (<10%)
1
2
3
High pH
4
5
6
Intra-assay RSD (<5%)
Inter-assay RSD (<10%)
Performed by Date
Verified by Date

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