Orion Versa Star Pro Electrochemistry Meters - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Orion Versa Star ProElectrochemistry MetersUser Manual68X000791 Revision B May 2018

Table of ContentsChapter 1 . 6Meter Introduction . 6Meter Overview. 6Packing List . 7Intended Use . 7Chapter 2 . 8Meter Basics . 8Using the Universal Power Adapter . 8Attaching the Electrode Stand . 9Meter Connections. 10Meter Keypad . 11Function Keys . 12Numeric Keypad. 12Measurement Modules . 13Module Measurement Capabilities . 13Preconfigured Meter and Module Options . 13Inserting and Removing Modules . 14Module Removal . 14Module Connections. 15Measurement Display Options . 16Single, Dual or Multiple Channel Displays. 16Measurement Display Examples . 18Additional Measurement Display Icons . 19pH Electrode Condition Icon. 20Customizing the Display . 21Meter and Module Maintenance . 21Chapter 3 . 22Meter Setup Menus. 22Main Setup Menu. 22Channel 1-4 Setup Menus . 24Method Menu . 26Mode Menu . 28Temperature Menu . 29Instrument Settings Setup Menu. 32Log View Menu . 34Data Log. 34Calibration Log . 35Diagnostics Menu . 36System Access Menu . 37Enabling the System Access Feature . 38Logging into the Administrator Account. 42Logging into Existing User Account. 43Logging Out of Existing User Account. 43Chapter 4 . 44pH, pH/ISE and pH/LogR Measurement Modules. 44

Connecting Electrodes to the Module . 44Channel 1-4 Setup Menus . 47Mode Menus for pH, mV, Relative mV, ORP and ISE. 47pH Calibration . 52pH Calibration Editing. 52Relative mV Calibration . 54ORP Calibration . 55ISE Calibration (pH/ISE Module Only) . 56ISE Calibration Editing . 56Temperature Calibration . 57ATC Probe Temperature Calibration . 57Manual Temperature Entry. 58LogR Temperature Calibration (pH/LogR Module Only) . 59Incremental Techniques (pH/ISE Module Only) . 61Single Known Addition . 62Double Known Addition . 64Single Known Subtraction . 66Double Known Subtraction . 68Single Analate Addition . 70Single Analate Subtraction . 72Chapter 5 . 74Conductivity Measurement Module . 74Connecting Electrodes to the Module . 74Channel 1-4 Setup Menus . 75Mode Menus for Conductivity, TDS, Salinity and Resistivity . 75Conductivity Calibration . 80Automatic or Direct Conductivity Calibration . 80Cell Constant Entry (Manual Conductivity Calibration). 82Conductivity Verification Procedure . 83Chapter 6 . 84RDO/DO Measurement Module . 84Connecting Electrodes to the Module . 84Channel 1-4 Setup Menus . 85Mode Menus for Dissolved Oxygen . 85RDO Electrode Information . 86Dissolved Oxygen Calibration . 87Water Saturated Air Calibration. 87Air Saturated Water Calibration. 88Manual (Winkler) Calibration . 88Set Zero Calibration . 89Chapter 7 . 90Meter Measurements . 90Measurement Overview . 90Measurement Read Types . 92Auto-Read . 92Timed . 92Single-Shot. 93Continuous . 93Measurement Procedure . 94

Measurement Tip – Using the Electrode Holder. 95Chapter 8 . 96Data Transfer and Software Updates . 96Data Transfer Settings . 96Installing the Versa Star USB Driver Software. 98Meter Software Upgrade Procedure . 99Computer and Printer Compatibility . 101Computer Requirements . 101Printer Requirements . 101Versa Star Pro Meter Remote Control Protocols . 102Remote Control Commands . 102Chapter 9 . 112Customer Services . 112Troubleshooting Tips . 113Meter Self-Test. 114WEEE Compliance . 115Declaration of Conformity . 115Meter Specifications . 116Ordering Information . 122Versa Star Pro Meters and Versa Star Modules . 122Versa Star Pro Meter Accessories, Electrodes and Solutions. 126Appendix A. 128Channel Specific Settings and Features . 128General Mode Settings . 128Sample ID . 128Stability. 129Averaging . 129Alarms . 129pH and ISE Mode Settings . 130Buffer Group and Automatic Buffer Recognition . 130Isopotential Value. 131Linear Regression . 132Blank Correction. 133Low Level Stability . 134LogR Temperature Technology . 135LogR Temperature Accuracy . 135Advanced pH Electrode Diagnostics using LogR Technology . 136Conductivity, TDS, Salinity and Resistivity Mode Settings. 140Cell Constant (K) and Automatic Conductivity Calibration . 140Orion Conductivity Standard Values from 0 C to 50 C . 141Reference Temperature, Temperature Compensation and Temperature Coefficient . 143Cell Type . 144TDS Factor . 144Salinity Type. 144Dissolved Oxygen Settings . 145Barometric Pressure Compensation . 145Salinity Correction . 145

1Chapter 1Meter IntroductionMeter OverviewThermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro meters offer four channels that can be configuredin any combination through their modular design. Measurement modules are automaticallyrecognized by the meter and can be added or removed from channels at any time.Five Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star measurement modules are available: VSTAR-PH module measures pH, mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature VSTAR-ISE module measures concentration using an ion selective electrode (ISE), pH,mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature VSTAR-LR module measures pH, mV or ORP with temperature, including LogRtechnology that measures sample temperature using a glass-bulb pH electrode – noseparate ATC probe needed in samples VSTAR-CND module measures conductivity, TDS, salinity or resistivity with temperature VSTAR-RD module measures dissolved oxygen as percent saturation or concentrationwith temperature using either RDO optical or polarographic probesOrion Versa Star Pro meters offer a System Access feature for administrative and up to tenuser accounts with custom access to various meter functions including data/time settings, metersetup, measurement setup, data log and calibration log. Use password protection to secureselected meter functions while leaving other functions accessible for all users – the new SystemAccess feature allows you to customize meter access to meet your specific security and data6 Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User ManualThermo Scientific

Chapter 1 Meter Introductionreporting needs. The system access feature can easily be turned on or off as the needs of yourlab change for the ultimate flexibility in operation and ease-of-use.Get the information you need quickly and easily from the large, bright color display, which canbe personalized to show only the measurements and information you need. Display one to fourmeasurements simultaneously in any combination.When setting up the meter or performing a calibration, step-by-step instruction prompts and anumeric keypad with menu-specific function keys make meter operation fast and simple. Themeter interface can be set to a variety of languages.Packing ListVersa Star Pro meters and meter kits include the following items: Meter-attachable electrode stand Universal power adapter, 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Literature CD Printed quick start guide USB computer cable Meter test certificateEach Versa Star Pro meter is tested and certified by Thermo Fisher Scientific and a certificateof testing is included with each meter and measurement module system.For specific measurement module and kit contents, refer to the Ordering Information section.Visit our website at www.thermofisher.com/orionsoftware to download the latest Versa StarUSB driver.Intended UsePlease read this user manual thoroughly. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidatethe meter warranty and cause permanent damage to the meter.Thermo ScientificOrion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual 7

2Chapter 2Meter BasicsUsing the Universal Power AdapterA universal power adapter (Catalog Number STARA-PWR) with US, EU, UK and China plugplates is included with the Versa Star Pro meter.This universal power adapter is specifically for use with Versa Star Pro meters. Use of otherpower adapters can damage the meter and void the warranty. The use of a surge protector oruninterrupted power supply (UPS) is also recommended.1. Select the appropriate plug plate for the power outlet.2. Remove the clear plastic cover from the back of the power adapter.3. Slide the plug plate into the groove on the back of the power adapter.4. Connect the assembled power adapter to the outlet and meter input labeled POWER.8 Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User ManualThermo Scientific

Chapter 2 Meter BasicsAttaching the Electrode StandThe electrode stand can be attached to either side of the meter and up to two stands can beattached to each meter. A weighted base (Catalog Number STARA-HB) is also available tosupport the stand without a meter.1. Open the box containing the stand. Included are base plate, electrode arm, pivot pin,electrode holder, ATC spacer and RDO clip.2. Turn the meter over, with the meter display facing down, on a clean dry surface.3. Identify the side of the meter that the stand will be installed on and remove the screwbetween the circles on that side of the meter.4. Align the base plate of the stand with the circles on the meter.5. Replace the screw from step 3 to attach the base plate to the meter.6. Turn the meter over, with the meter display facing up.7. Insert the electrode arm into the metal post on the base plate.8. Connect the electrode holder to the electrode arm using the pivot pin.9. Once the stand has been assembled, use the two wing nuts to adjust the tension at eachjoint to restrict the movement forward and backward using the lower wing nut and upwardand downward using the upper wing nut.Cable Management ClipsUpperWing NutPivot PinATC SpacerElectrode ArmRDO ClipElectrode HolderThermo ScientificBase PlateLowerWing NutOrion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual 9

Chapter 2 Meter BasicsMeter Connections1. Connect a Thermo Scientific Orion Star series stirrer probe (Cat. No. 096019) to theSTIRRER 1 and/or STIRRER 2 input on the meter. The stirrer probes are controlled andpowered by the meter, eliminating the need for magnetic stir bars and plates. The STIRRER 1 and STIRRER 2 inputs can be assigned to each channel and thestirrer speed can be set using the Instrument Settings setup menu.2. For data transfer to a computer, connect a cable to the MINI B USB or RS232 input on themeter and the corresponding input on the computer.3. For data transfer to a printer, connect a cable to the MICRO AB USB or RS232 input on themeter and the corresponding input on the printer.4. Review the meter output settings (Communication, Printing, Printing Format) in theInstrument Settings setup menu to ensure the meter output settings are correct to interfacethe meter with a printer or computer.The following image shows the meter back panel without any modules connected.MICRO AB USBMINI B USBSTIRRER 1STIRRER 2POWERGNDRS23210 Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User ManualConnectorFunctionMICRO AB USBUse for data output to a USB printerSTIRRER 1Accepts an Orion Star stirrer probe, which is controlled and powered by the meterRS232Use the RS232 cable (Cat. No. 1010053) for bi-directional communication and datatransfer via RS232MINI B USBUse the USB cable (included with meter) for bi-directional communication and datatransfer via USBSTIRRER 2Accepts the Orion Star stirrer probe, which is controlled and powered by the meterPOWERConnect the universal power adapter (included with meter) to power the meter.Remove and reconnect the power adapter to reboot the meterGNDGround receptacle used to reduce interference generated by other equipmentThermo Scientific