Operation and Maintenance Manual for
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Calibration 4<br />
Introduction A number of parameters monitored by the MC10 must be periodically calibrated <strong>for</strong><br />
optimum per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>and</strong> accuracy. These are outlined below.<br />
MC10 Calibration<br />
Parameter Method of Calibration<br />
Feed Conductivity<br />
Permeate<br />
Conductivity<br />
Feed Temperature<br />
Zero<br />
Feed Temperature<br />
Span<br />
Permeate<br />
Temperature Zero<br />
Permeate<br />
Temperature<br />
Calibration with Conductivity<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard Solution<br />
Calibration with Conductivity<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard Solution<br />
Settings<br />
Index<br />
Number<br />
23<br />
24<br />
Calibration to Zero Degrees C 25<br />
Calibration to Known<br />
Temperature<br />
26<br />
Calibration to Zero Degrees C 27<br />
Calibration to Known<br />
Temperature<br />
28<br />
Recommended<br />
Calibration<br />
Frequency<br />
One to Three<br />
Months Depending<br />
Upon Sample<br />
Condition<br />
Six Months<br />
Conductivity The conductivity inputs of the MC10 should be calibrated using a known st<strong>and</strong>ard<br />
solution. Value of the st<strong>and</strong>ard should be in the upper area of the range of the<br />
conductivity being measured by the MC10.<br />
In cases of low conductivity (< 50 uS/cm) it may be necessary to calibrate the sensor<br />
<strong>and</strong> its associated input channel in situ. This is done by following the same general<br />
procedure as outlined below <strong>for</strong> calibration to a st<strong>and</strong>ard solution with one exception.<br />
In situ calibration requires that the sensor be left mounted in the process line.<br />
Instead of using a st<strong>and</strong>ard solution, a sample from the process line is tested with a<br />
calibrated meter. This measured conductivity value of the process fluid is used in lieu<br />
of a st<strong>and</strong>ard solution value.<br />
The following procedure should be used <strong>for</strong> calibrating the MC10 to a solution of<br />
known conductivity.<br />
Step One – Rinse or soak the sensor in deionized water. Dry the sensor <strong>and</strong> place it<br />
in a solution of known conductivity. This may be a st<strong>and</strong>ard solution provided a<br />
laboratory supply company or a water sample which has been measured by a<br />
calibrated conductivity meter. Make sure that the conductivity value of the calibration<br />
solution is within the upper range of the MC10 conductivity channel. Allow the<br />
sensor to equalize to the solution temperature <strong>for</strong> a few minutes be<strong>for</strong>e proceeding<br />
with the next step.