INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

8810 - ORP

CALCIUM HARDNESS

0 - 500 mg/l CaCO3

(0 - 50 TH)

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INDEX

1 APPLICATION: WATER FOR BOILERS AND REFRIGERATION CIRCUITS .......... 3

1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 MEASURING PRINCIPLE ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 CALIBRATION PRINCIPLE .................................................................................................................... 3

2 PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................ 4
2.1 ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING: .............................................................................................................. 4
2.2 PM XXXX MENU ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 TITRATION PARAMETERS: ................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 CYCLE PARAMETERS: .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 SAMPLE CONDITIONING:...................................................................................................................... 5
2.6 CHEMICAL CLEANING: ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.7 GENERAL TEST ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.8 SEQUENCE ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.9 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS........................................................................................................................... 7
2.10 PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION..................................................................................... 7

3 CALIBRATION............................................................................................................ 7
3.1 PRIMARY CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 STARTING THE ANALYZER .................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 REGULAR CALIBRATION ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 READING THE CALIBRATION PARAMETERS .................................................................................... 8

4 PREPARING THE REAGENTS .................................................................................. 8

4.1 R1: TITRATION REAGENT (FOR 10 LITRES) ....................................................................................... 9
4.2 R2: CONDITIONING REAGENT (FOR 10 LITRES): .............................................................................. 9
4.3 R4: SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (10 LITRES): ...................................................... 9
4.4 SOLUTIONS FOR MANUAL CALIBRATION ....................................................................................... 10

5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 11

5.1 DETERMINING THE END OF TITRATION ........................................................................................... 11
5.2 CHECKPOINTS ..................................................................................................................................... 11

6 ALL ABOUT THE ELECTRODES ............................................................................ 12

6.1 STORAGE, RECONDITIONING OF THE ELECTRODES .................................................................... 12
6.2 DIFFERENT ELEMENTS IN THE MEASURING CELL ........................................................................ 13

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 8810 ORP CALCIUM HARDNESS: 0 - 500 mg/l CaCO3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - 8810 ORP

CALCIUM HARDNESS: 0 - 500 mg/l CaCO3 (0 - 50 TH)

1 APPLICATION: WATER FOR BOILERS AND REFRIGERATION CIRCUITS

1.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION

Range 0 500 mg/l (ppm) CaCO3

Lowest detection limit 10 mg/l (ppm) CaCO3
Working electrode Calcium selective electrode, Reference: 125=000=002
Reference electrode Type 8483 with Ag/AgCl, Gel electrolyte, Reference: 368483, 00000
Software version ORP N 6.13 or higher
Necessary equipment Conditioning pump (Several reference numbers possible), chemical cleaning
(368810, 56000).
Options Automatic calibration (368810, 60000), External calibration measure (368810,
65000), Thermostatting (368810, 76000)

1.2 MEASURING PRINCIPLE 1.3.1 Non-automatic calibration

We recommend manual calibration be carried out
The measurement cell of the Analyzer is
not more than once a week, but at least once a
automatically filled with a constant and
month.
reproducible sample volume. After conditioning
with a triethanolamine buffer, calcium hardness is
titrated directly by an EGTA solution. Two possibilities:

The titration is followed by a calcium selective

electrode, of which the raw signal (mV) as well as
the derivative (mV/s) allow for the automatic
determination of the maximum inflection of the
curve (so-called AutoEndPoint). In this way the
initial values of the potentials may vary by 10-50
mV in the course of the year, while the precision
remains within the specifications.
It is mandatory to carry out a 2-point calibration,
the first one to be carried out on softened water,
the other on a solution of known hardness.
1.3 CALIBRATION PRINCIPLE
On the first day of installation, a so-called
PRIMARY calibration is carried out, which serves
as a basis for all other calibrations. As a principle,
the PRIMARY CALIBRATION must never be
repeated (except in case of a loss of the whole
programming due to a software update). The user
has access to the so-called SYSTEM calibration,
which he will be required to carry out periodically.
a. MANUAL = Manual introduction of two
laboratory prepared calibration solutions in the
measuring cell. The analyzer will determine two
calibration parameters, slope and asymmetry.
b. PROCESS = The analyzer carries out a double
analysis cycle using rinse (sprinkler) water as its
first measuring point and then the process
sample as its second point. Then take the
process sample and determine the nominal
concentration following the laboratory method.
The analyzer will determine two calibration
parameters, slope and asymmetry.
As a consequence, to use this calibration method,
the rinse water must be exempt of hardness
(softened or demineralised water) and the sample
must contain at least 200 mg/l CaCO3 during
sampling.

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1.3.2 Automatic calibration

2.2.2 Options
The Analyzer carries out a double analysis cycle With the arrow keys, select "OPTION" and
using rinse (sprinkler) water as its first measuring press ENTER.
point, and a CALIBRATION solution, introduced
automatically by means of a volumetric pump, as Using the same method, enter or check the
its second point. The Analyzer will determine two following information:
calibration parameters, slope and asymmetry.
As a consequence, to use this calibration method, AUTO SYS CAL : NO / YES only if the equipment
the rinse water must be exempt of hardness for the automatic calibration option is available.
(softened or demineralised water). The (press ENTER)
concentration of the CALIBRATION solution must
be near to 80% of the site range (e.g. 400 mg/l for CLEANING : YES (press ENTER)
a maximum 500 mg/l)
SAMPLE COND. : YES (press ENTER)
CAL 2 PTS : YES (press ENTER)
2 PROGRAMMING GRAB SAMPLE : NO / YES only if the equipment
of the External sample measure is available
(press ENTER)
2.1 ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING:
SAMPLE TIME : XXX usually 010 ~
Press the red button on the front panel. depends on the flow of the volumetric
Press SELECT to obtain the main menu. pump ~ (press ENTER)

Press the arrow keys to select ZINC : NO (press ENTER)

"PROGRAMMING". HEATING : NO / YES only if the equipment for
the Thermostatting option is available.
Press ENTER and keep it pressed for 5 (press ENTER)
seconds to enter the "PROGRAMMING" menu.
Tc : XXX.X C ~ the highest possible
sample temperature ~ (press ENTER)
NITROGEN : NO (press ENTER)
2.2 PM XXXX MENU
DILUTION : NO (press ENTER)
With the arrow keys, select "PM XXXX".
Press ENTER.
With the arrow keys, enter 4000. 2.2.3 Setting the analogue outputs:

Press SELECT to change the figures.

First of all, connect a multimeter in series to the
With the arrow keys, enter 4600. analogue output and select ADJUST I out .
Press SELECT to change the figures. With the arrow keys, select the range of
analogue output :
With the arrow keys, enter 4670.
OUT: (0 or 4) mA...20 mA (press ENTER)
NOTE With the arrow keys, set the simulation of the
loop current at the beginning of the scale :
If the access code is wrong, the Appliance
will return to the main menu. OUT: (0 or 4) mA XXX (press ENTER)
With the arrow keys, set the simulation of the
loop current at the end of the scale :

2.2.1 Application OUT : 20 mA XXX (press ENTER)

Press ENTER to select "APPLICATION".

NOTE
Press ENTER to select CAL TEMPERATURE AND ADJUST
"MEASURE DEC. POT. 1PT" and press ADC" are POLYMETRON reserved menus.
ENTER.
For this application, the position of the S1
to S5 jumpers should be : 0 . 0 . 0 . 1 . 0

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2.2.4 Units: 2.5 SAMPLE CONDITIONING:

With the arrow keys, select "UNIT" and press With the arrow keys, select "SAMPLE
ENTER. COND.", and press ENTER
With the arrow keys scroll through the pre- Enter or check the following information :
programmed units (..., mg/l, degF, ...) or
compose your own measuring unit (USER /
REAGENT 1 : YES (press ENTER)
Press ENTER / XXXXX) and press ENTER.
INJ. REAG. 1 : 120 s ~ depends on the initial pH
Exit PM XXXX by pressing SELECT. condition of the sample. See chapter 4.2 ~
(press ENTER)
TIME REAG. 1 : 030 s (press ENTER)
2.3 TITRATION PARAMETERS: REAGENT 2 : NO (press ENTER)

With the arrow up key, select

"MEASUREMENT" and press ENTER.
Enter or check the following information :
AUTO END PT (press ENTER)
DEVIATION : 015 s is recommended (press
ENTER)
END PT 1 : - 0045 mV is recommended but may
vary according to the application (press ENTER)
NOTE
The configuration of END PT may vary in
the course of time. We recommend
normalizing the exact determination of
this value preferably once a month. (see
the procedure described in the chapter
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2.6 CHEMICAL CLEANING:
With the Arrow down key, select "CLEANING"
and press ENTER.
Enter or check the following information :
FREQUENCY : XXX usually 003 ~ depends on
the rate of fouling ~ (press ENTER)
SPRINKLER t. : XX s usually 010 ~ depends on
the rinse water flow rate ~ (press ENTER)
REAG. INJ. t. : XXX s usually 003 ~ depends on
the rate of fouling ~ (press ENTER)
RESIDENC t. : XXX usually 030 ~ depends on
the rate of fouling ~ (press ENTER)

2.4 CYCLE PARAMETERS:

2.7 GENERAL TEST
With the arrow keys, select "TIMING" and
press ENTER. With the Arrow down key, select "SERVICE"
and press ENTER
Enter or check the following information :
SAMPLE TIME : XXX s usually 030 ~depends on With the arrow keys, start and stop the different
the sample flow rate ~ (press ENTER) functions to test them.

SPRINKLER N : X usually 3 ~ depends on the You may pass from one function to the next by
rate of fouling ~ (press ENTER) pressing ENTER.
SPRINKLER t : XX s usually 10 ~ depends on NOTE
the rinse water flow rate ~ (press ENTER)
While testing pumps 1 and 2 let the pumps
INJ. TIME : 01 s (press ENTER) function until the liquid arrives in the cell.
DELAY TIME : 01 s (press ENTER) 2.7.1 Sample volume in the cell
CYCLE TIME : XXX mn usually 015 ~ depends
on the required analysis frequency ~ To refine the sample-taking in this application,
(press ENTER) reduce the siphon entrance diameter with the aid
of a ring (length 2 cm) cut from a 6 x 8 mm tube,
LIM. TIT. t : < or = to CYCLE TIME (press inserted into the siphon inlet.
ENTER)

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Using a graduated cylinder, adjust the siphon
height in the cell to ensure a minimum volume of
75 ml 5 ml.
Exact measurement Empty the reactor
(DRAIN), fill it with rinse water (SPRINKLER)
until it overflows through the siphon, weigh the
empty cylinder and place it under the drain valve
connector, empty the reactor (DRAIN) and weigh
the full cylinder. The difference between the two
weights (in grams) corresponds to the volume
captured in the cell (in ml).
Repeat this operation 5 to 10 times and check
that the reproducibility of the sample taking is
1%.
2.7.4 Connecting the electrodes:
Place the electrodes in the cell according to the
diagram in chapter 6.2
Connect the working electrode to the cable
with the biggest diameter.
Connect the reference electrode to the cable
with the smallest diameter.
It is mandatory to orient the injectors in such a
way that the solutions are injected above the
sample presence detector. Otherwise the
values will be scattered.

2.7.2 Flow rate of the volumetric pump:

This doesnt require calibration, as its flow rate is 2.8 SEQUENCE
never precisely known. However, check the time With the arrow down key, select "SEQUENCE"
necessary for the pump to fill the cell and activate and press ENTER
the siphon (usual value from 10 to 20 seconds).
With the arrow down key, choose "FIX TIME"
Enter this value in INJ. TIME: XXX (in seconds) in and press ENTER
the CALIBRATION menu (see chapter 2.2.2
Options) or in "SAMPLE TIME : XXX" of the PM Enter and check the injection times of each
XXXX / OPTION menu / GRAB SAMPLE (see pump that is used during the sequences "FIX-
chapter 2.2.2 Options). TIME" and "STAND-BY" :
INJ. TIME P1 : 00 SEC (press ENTER)
INJ. TIME P2 : 10 SEC (press ENTER)
2.7.3 Micro-piston pump: INJ. TIME P3 : 00 SEC (press ENTER)
The standard operating procedure for setting, INJ. TIME P4 : 00 SEC (press ENTER)
measuring and programming the flow rate of this
kind of pump is:
If "FIX-TIME" has been chosen, the time
Setting : Turn the ring of the pump (with the FMI
interval between two measurements is the time
label). From a front view, the whole label must fit
programmed in the submenu "CYCLE TIME"
between the in and out connectors. Loosen the
of the "TIMING" menu.
metal screw of the small ring, then rotate it until
the zero matches the graduated axe of the large If the "LOOP" mode is required, again press
ring. Tighten the screw. The flow rate of the pump ENTER, to adjust the SEQUENCE menu.
should now be around 2 ml/mn. If not, rotate the
large ring over 360. With the arrow down key, select LOOP and
press ENTER.
To measure the micro-piston pump flow with
precision : Weigh an empty 50 ml beaker, then
place the pump outlet tube (rigid, FEP type) in the
recipient. Set PUMP 1 = ON for the duration of 10
minutes and then weigh the full recipient. The
difference (divided by 10) should be near to 2 g,
the equivalent of 2 ml/mn.

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2.9 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 3 CALIBRATION

With the arrow keys, select "ANALOG OUT"
and press ENTER. Enter or check the following 3.1 PRIMARY CALIBRATION
information : (e.g. 0-500 mg/l) This is the first operation to be carried out after the
programming. This application requires a two-
START I1 : 0.000 (press ENTER)
point calibration, the first one on softened or
END I1 : 500.0 (press ENTER) demineralised water, the second on a solution of
known hardness (e.g. 40F)
OUT : Conc

With the arrow down key, select

"CALIBRATION" and press ENTER

With the arrow keys, select "ZERO" and With the arrow down key, select "PRIMARY
position your recorder at "ZERO". CAL" and press ENTER

With the arrow keys, select "FULL" and With the arrow down key, select "AUTO. SYS
position your recorder at total deviation. CAL" or "PROCESS SYS CAL" or "MANUAL
SYS CAL" and press ENTER.
With the arrow keys, select "CONC" and press
ENTER. - If "AUTO. SYS CAL" has been chosen, press
ENTER and the screen will read
"IMMEDIATE : NO". With the arrow keys,
select "IMMEDIATE : YES". The analyzer will
automatically link together a double analysis
2.10 PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC cycle using rinse (sprinkler) water as its first
CALIBRATION point, and then the automatic calibration
solution as its second point.
With the Arrow down key, select - If "MANUAL SYS CAL" has been chosen,
"CALIBRATION" and press ENTER follow the various instruction indicated on the
screen :
The screen reads SYSTEM CAL. Press
ENTER. If "FILL CAL SOL 1" appears, pour 200 ml of
the manual calibration solution No. 1 in the
The screen reads, "AUTO SYS CAL". Press cell (siphon activation) and press ENTER.
ENTER After titration, enter or check the value of
Enter or check the following information : "CONC. 1 = XX.XX" ( ~1/2 of CONC.2) and
press ENTER.
If "FILL CAL SOL 2" appears, pour 200 ml of
IMMEDIATE : NO (press ENTER) the manual calibration solution No. 2 in the
cell (siphon activation) and press ENTER.
FREQUENCY : XXX ~ usually 096 to have one After titration, enter or check the value of
Cal.Auto. a day (if one measurement is 15 mn). "CONC. 2 = XX.XX" and press ENTER.
To be defined according to your application
(expressed in number of cycles) ~ (press ENTER) - If "PROCESS SYS CAL" has been chosen,
the system will automatically take rinse water
CONC. 1 : 00.00 E 00 ~ Must be equal to for its first point and the process solution for
zero, because the water of the sprinkler must be its second point. After titration, enter the
exempt of hardness, like softened or nominal concentration value of the process
demineralised water ~ (press ENTER) solution.
CONC. 2 : XX.XX E XX ~ Concentration NOTE: If the rinse water is not softened or
of the automatic calibration solution. Expressed in demineralised water, never select "AUTO. SYS
the same unit as chosen in chapter 2.2.4 Units:. CAL" or "PROCESS SYS CAL".
For the preparation of this solution see chapter 4.3
~ (press ENTER) After calibration, copy the values of the slopes
and asymmetries onto a follow-up sheet and
INJ. TIME : XXX s ~ Refer to chapter 2.7.2 press ENTER.
to determine the exact value ~
(press ENTER) Follow the instructions of chapter Error!
Reference source not found. Error!
Reference source not found. to start the
measurement mode.

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3.2 STARTING THE ANALYZER 3.4 READING THE CALIBRATION

Now you are ready to start your measurements. PARAMETERS

Press SELECT to exit the PROGRAMMING
menu.
With the arrow keys, select "START". The
analyzer will start and do measurement cycles
on its own.
3.3 REGULAR CALIBRATION
If the AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION option has
not been acquired, we recommend you
proceed with a maximum of one calibration per
week and a minimum of one calibration per
month. To do so, always choose a SYSTEM
calibration to allow the analyzer to compare the
values with the initial parameters of the
PRIMARY calibration.
Press ENTER twice to stop the analyzer.
Press SELECT to obtain the main menu.
Press the arrow down key to visualize the
message "PROGRAMMING".
Press ENTER and keep it pressed for 5
seconds to enter the "PROGRAMMING"
menu.
Press the arrow up key to visualize the
message "CALIBRATION". Then press
ENTER.
The message "SYSTEM CAL" will appear.
Press ENTER.
With the arrow down key, select "PROCESS
SYS CAL" or "MANUAL SYS CAL" and press
ENTER.
Follow the instructions of chapter 3.1 primary
calibration until the measurement mode is
launched
At any moment it is possible to read the
calibration parameters, without stopping the
analyzer.
Press SELECT to obtain the main menu.
Press the arrow down key to visualize the
message "READING".
Press ENTER and keep it pressed for 5
seconds to enter the "READING" menu.
Press the arrow down key to obtain the "CAL
PARAMETER" menu and press ENTER.
Press ENTER again to read the information
from the "LAST CAL" list:
A / P / M / N indicate the calibration modes. They
stand for automatic, process, manual, and
programmed respectively.
S= XXX.X for the slope
E= XXX.X for the asymmetry
Copy these parameters onto a follow-up sheet
of the Analyzer.
Press SELECT twice to go back to the main
functioning menu.
4 PREPARING THE REAGENTS
This procedure allows for the preparation of two
10 litre canisters of the reagents R1 and R3 and a
5 litre canister of reagent R2.
THE PREPARATION OF THE CONDITIONING
AND CHEMICAL CLEANING REAGENTS
MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE INHERENT TO
THESE PRODUCTS, AMONG WHICH THE
WEARING OF SAFETY GLASSES.

Note: The Estimated Shelf Life (ESL) of each

canister is indicated at the end of the preparation
instructions.

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4.1 R1: TITRATION REAGENT (FOR 10
LITRES)
Triethanolamine > 97% 20 ml / l
EGTA 10 g/l
To eliminate the sources of variation, the
preparation of this solution must be very
reproducible and very simple. Therefore it is
preferable to use a scale for measuring 10 kg,
instead of multiple volume adjustments.
Fill a 10 litre can (rinsed and tared),
with ~4 litres of demineralised water. To facilitate
the dissolving of the EGTA, use a graduated
cylinder to measure 200 ml of Triethanolamine
(C6H15NO3, reagent quality > 97%), and pour it
into the canister. Then rinse the cylinder (at least
3 times) and pour the rinse water into the can. In a
clean and dry beaker, weigh 100 g of ethylene
glycol-O-O-bis (2-aminoethyl) -N,N,N,N- tetra
acetic acid (C14H24N2O10 97.0%) and pour it
directly into the canister. Put the top on, shake to
mix (or mix with a magnetic mixer) until the EGTA
is completely dissolved.
Add ~5 litres of demineralised water to the
canister, then adjust to exactly 10.00 kg. Put the
top on, shake to mix, label, date and install the
canister on the analyzer.
The R1 reagent is used by pump No. 1 for titration
until the programmed potential is obtained (See
chapter 2.3 TITRATION ParametErs:).
Consumption: depends on the sample
concentration.
ESL, sealed canister : 6 months,
ESL, open canister: 2 months.
4.2 R2: CONDITIONING REAGENT (FOR 10
LITRES):
Triethanolamine > 97% 150 ml / l
HCl 37% 20 ml / l
Directly in a 10 l canister (rinsed), fill with about 6
litres of demineralised water. Add slowly and in
portions 1.5 l of Triethanolamine (C6H15NO3,
reagent quality > 97%). Put the top on and shake
(or mix with a magnetic mixer) until the
triethanolamine is completely dissolved.
Finally, pour in 200 ml of concentrated
Hydrochloric acid (HCl, 37%, d240 = 1.182). Top
off to 10 litres with demineralised water. Put the
top on, shake to mix, label, date and install on the
analyzer.
The R2 reagent is added automatically during the
conditioning phase, by activating pump N 2. The
duration of the injection is programmable (Chapter
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2.5 Sample Conditioning:). Increase or diminish
the injection time INJ. REAG so as to obtain an
after titration solution pH 8,3 0.2 pH units.
Consumption: With a 120 second conditioning
time and a measurement every 12 minutes, 10
litres provide for 40 days of functioning.
ESL, sealed canister: 6 months
ESL, open canister: 2 months
R3: CHEMICAL CLEANING (for 10 litres):
HCl 37% 10 % v/v
Sodium benzoate 2g/l
In a 10 litre canister, pour 9 litres of demineralised
water. While shaking, add, portion-wise, 1 litre of
concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl, 37%, d240 =
1.182). Then pour in 20 g of sodium benzoate
(C7H5NaO2, puriss > 99%). Put the top on, shake
to mix, label, date and install the canister on the
analyzer.
The R3 reagent is added during the chemical
cleaning by activating the cleaning pump (situated
on the back of the analyzer). The duration of the
injection is programmable (see 2.6 chemical
cleaning:) so as to keep the measuring cell and
its electrodes perfectly clean.
Consumption: With one injection every 3
seconds, one cleaning per measurement, and
a measurement every 12 minutes, the 10 litre
canister will last 40 days.
ESL, sealed canister: 1 year,
ESL, open canister: 6 months.
4.3 R4: SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC
CALIBRATION (10 LITRES):
CaCl2 (expressed in mg/l equivalent CaCO3,
according to the range table below)
In a graduated flask of 5 000 ml, introduce
precisely with a pipette Y ml of the STOCK
solution 100 g/l equivalent CaCO3 (see chapter
4.4.1 STOCK Solution: 100g/l equivalent CaCO3).
Top off to 5 litres with demineralised water and
transfer it into a 10 litre canister.
Again fill the graduated flask with 5 litres of
demineralised water and add it to the previous
volume. Put the top on, shake to mix, label, date
and install the canister on the analyzer.
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Target range [AUTO. CAL. SOL.] 4.4.3 Two CALIBRATION solutions prepared
Y
with demineralised water:
(mg/l CaCO3) in mg/l CaCO3 in ml
0 120 100 10
Manual calibration solution _No. 2
0 250 200 20 Z mg/l equivalent CaCO3 (for 1 litre)
0 500 400 40
In a graduated flask of 1 litre, introduce precisely,
0 1 000 800 80 with a pipette, Z ml of the intermediate solution at
10g/l equivalent CaCO3.

The R3 reagent is added during the automatic Top off to 1 litre with demineralised water.
calibration by activation of the volumetric pump.
The injection time and the concentration of the
Target range [CALIBRATION No. 2] Z
automatic calibration solution ("CONC 2 : XX. XX
E - XX") are programmable (see chapter 2.10 (mg/l CaCO3) in mg/l CaCO3 in ml
PROGRAMMing automatic calibration). 0 120 100 10
0 250 200 20
Consumption: With 250 ml consumed per 0 500 400 40
calibration and one calibration a day, 10 litres
will last 40 days. 0 1 000 800 80

ESL in a sealed canister : 6 months.

ESL in an open canister: 2 months.
Manual calibration solution No. 1
*Z mg/l equivalent CaCO3 (for 1 litre)
In a graduated flask of 1 litre, pour 500 ml of the
Manual calibration solution No. 2 and top off to 1
litre with demineralised water.

4.4 SOLUTIONS FOR MANUAL CALIBRATION

For all the 1 litre solutions:
4.4.1 STOCK Solution: 100g/l equivalent
CaCO3 ESL, sealed canister : > 1 year
In a graduated flask of one litre, pour 147 g of ESL, open canister : 1 year
calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl2.2H2O,
crystallized, >99%). Dissolve and fill up to one
litre with demineralised water.

4.4.2 Intermediate Solution: 10g/l equivalent

CaCO3
In a graduated flask of one litre, pour 100 ml of the
STOCK solution at 100 g/l. Fill up to 1 litre with
demineralised water.

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5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
5.1 DETERMINING THE END OF TITRATION
The configuration of END PT can vary in the
course of time. We recommend normalizing the
exact determination of this value, ideally once a
month.
A follow-up notebook of these manipulations will
allow you to note down the points underlined
below, to start with the date, time, and operators
initials.
Press ENTER twice to stop the analyzer.
Press SELECT to obtain the main menu.
Press the arrow down key to visualize the
message "PROGRAMMING".
Press ENTER and keep it pressed for 5
seconds to enter the "PROGRAMMING" menu.
With the arrow down key, select "SERVICE"
and press ENTER
With the arrow keys, activate and deactivate
the various functions as follows:
Empty the cell with "DRAIN".
Rinse the cell with "SPRINKLER" while leaving
"DRAIN" set to ON.
Stop "SPRINKLER", then stop "DRAIN".
Take a sample with "SAMPLE" letting it flow for
about 10s.
Stop "SAMPLE" making sure that the level in
the cell is reached correctly (activation of the
siphon).
Set the "MIXER" to ON, until the end of the
manipulation.
Condition with "PUMP 2" for the duration
defined in the menu "SAMPLE COND." (about
90 s), then OFF.
Around 15-20 seconds after conditioning, note
down the potential value (in mV), because it
marks the beginning of titration.
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Titrate with "PUMP 1". After several minutes,
the potential slowly decreases, then
accelerates to a new setting.
Keep "PUMP 1" set to ON until the variation in
potential is less than ~2mV 1n 10s.
Note down the value of the stabilized potential
(in mV), because it marks the end of titration.
Enter or check this same value in the menu
"MEASUREMENT / END PT XXXX mV"
5.2 CHECKPOINTS
During an adjustment phase, the results obtained
with the 8810 analyzer will be compared to regular
laboratory measurements.
As a general rule, one can count on the necessity
for maintenance once a month. We then
recommend that the following operations be
carried out:
Check the chemical product contents of the
canisters and fill them up if necessary.
Only for the peristaltic pumps with Tygon
tubing: every 4 weeks disconnect the tubing
and put it back in the opposite direction. Every
8 weeks replace the tubing.
Check the fouling of the measuring cell and the
electrodes. If necessary clean manually.
Make sure that the analysis process runs
perfectly (Error! Reference source not
found. Error! Reference source not found.)
Calibrate according to the locally chosen
method (Error! Reference source not found.
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6 ALL ABOUT THE ELECTRODES

6.1 STORAGE, RECONDITIONING OF THE ELECTRODES

Electrode for ISE CALCIUM Reference : 8483 Previous reference : 8447

Type of Ion exchange surface Internal element Ag/AgCl. Internal element Ag/AgCl.
electrode Internal electrolyte Gel electrolyte Electrolyte KCl (3M, 1M or
Diffusion through open 0.1M possible).
junctions. Diffusion by sintering.
Storage:
Conditions Dry Soaked in KCl, 1 or 3 M. Soaked in KCl, 1 or 3 M.
Duration Longer than 2 years Less than 6 months. Less than 6 months.
COMMISSION- Place it in the reactor of the Dab it on paper. Dab it on paper.
ING of a new 8810 (see chapter 6.2). Rinse with demineralised Rinse with demineralised
electrode (or Connect it to the cable with water. water.
release from the largest diameter. Shake it down (like a Shake it down (like a
storage) mercury thermometer). mercury thermometer).
Place it in the reactor of the Place it in the reactor of the
8810 (see chapter 6.2) 8810 (see chapter 6.2)
Connect it to the cable with Connect it to the cable with
the smallest diameter. the smallest diameter.
Calibration No calibration of the electrode See chapter 3 calibration . See chapter 3 calibration .
See chapter 3 calibration .
Specifications See chapter 1.1 See chapter 1.1 See chapter 1.1
BASIC CONFIGURATION BASIC CONFIGURATION BASIC CONFIGURATION
Simple 10 mn in HNO3 diluted 10% 10 mn in HNO3 diluted 10% 10 mn in HNO3 diluted 10%
cleaning v/v of the commercial 65%. v/v of the commercial 65%. v/v of the commercial 65%.
Follow Commissioning. Follow Commissioning. Follow Commissioning.
Regeneration See Operating mode of the Unplug the open junctions Rinse several times then fill
electrode. with the help of a metal the electrode with KCl
Follow Commissioning. filament (trombone type). solution [variable].
Follow Commissioning. 10 mn in KCl 0.1 M at 60-
80C.
Rinse then fill the electrode
with KCl solution [variable]
Follow Commissioning.

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6.2 DIFFERENT ELEMENTS IN THE MEASURING CELL

Reactor of the 8810

Overflow pipe Mixer
Injectors
Working or
Large combined electrode
Siphon section
cable
> 1 cm

> 1 cm
Small
section
cable

Sprinkler PT 100

Heating cartridge
Reference
electrode
Level detector

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