TDS20 Pocket TDS Tester
Instruction Manual
APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC
www.aperainst.com
v2.1
TDS20 Pocket TDS Tester Instruction Manual
1. Battery Installation
Please install batteries according to the following steps. Please note polarity:
“+” (positive) is upward; “-” (negative) is downward
2. Keypad Functions
■Short press------- < 2 seconds
■Long press-------- > 2 seconds
1. Short press to turn on, long press to turn off;
2. When turned off, long press to enter setup;
3. In mode setting, short press to change
parameter;
1. When turned on, long press to enter
calibration mode.
2. In calibration mode, short press to confirm
calibration;
3. In mode setting, short press to confirm
parameter selection.
Diagram - 1
3. Complete Kit
Diagram - 2
4. Calibration
4.1 Rinse the probe in distilled water and dry it. Short press to
turn on the tester.
4.2 Long press to enter calibration mode; Short press to exit.
Diagram - 3
4.3 Dip the probe into 1413 µS calibration solution. Stir gently, leave it to stand,
LCD displays (Diagram 3), short press to complete 1-point calibration.
The tester returns to measuring mode, and calibration icon appears at the
button left of LCD.
4.4 Rinse probe in distilled water and dry it. Follow the steps in 4.2-4.3 to
complete 2nd point calibration in 12.88 mS calibration solution, tester returns to
measuring mode, calibration icons display on bottom left of LCD.
5. TDS Measurement
5.1 Short press to turn on tester. Rinse probe in distilled water and dry it.
5.2 Stir probe in the sample solution gently, leave it to stand. Get readings after
the smile icon comes up and stays.
6. Notes
6.1 The tester adopts 1413 µS and 12.88 mS standard calibration solutions. Users
can use 1-2 point calibrations as needed. For most circumstances, calibrating in
1413 µS to complete 1st point calibration will meet testing requirements.
6.2 The tester has self-diagnosis functions:
Symbol Self-Diagnosis information How to fix
Wrong calibration solution,
1. Check if calibration solution is
which exceeds the
correct
recognizable range of the
2. Check if probe is damaged.
meter.
is pushed before Wait for the smile icon to stay,
measurement is stable and then short press
( comes up)
6.3 The tester has already been calibrated after manufacture. Usually users can
use the tester right away, or test it in the calibration solutions to test its
accuracy. When error is large, calibrate it before using.
6.4 We recommend replacing new calibration solutions after 5-10 times of
calibrations to keep the solution’s accuracy.
7. Parameter Setting
7.1 Parameter setting reference chart:
Symbol Parameter Setting Items Code Factory Default
P1 TDS Factor 0.40 to 1.00 0.71
P2 Restore to factory default No – Yes No
7.2 How to setup parameters:
When turned off, long press to enter setup → short press to switch
P1-P2→ Short press , parameter flickering→short press to choose,
short press to confirm parameter selection→Long press to switch off.
7.3 Parameter setting notes
a) TDS Factor (P1):
Users can adjust TDS Factor by experimental data or experience. The
following chart lists some commonly used TDS Factors for reference.
Conductivity and TDS Factor
Conductivity of the solution TDS Factor
0~100 μS/cm 0.60
100~1000 μS/cm 0.71
1~10 mS/cm 0.81
10~100 mS/cm 0.94
b) Restore to factory default:
Select Yes to restore the calibration to the theoretical values and parameter
setting to original values. When meter’s calibration or measurement performs
abnormally, this function can be adopted so the meter goes back to factory
default setting and then users can conduct calibration or take measurements
again.
8. Technical Specifications
TDS Range 0–100.0 ppm, 0–1000 ppm, 0–
10.00 ppt
Resolution 0.1/1 ppm, 0.01 ppt
Accuracy ±1% F.S
Calibration points 1-2 points
Automatic Temp. 0-50˚C
Compensation
Temp. Range 0-50˚C
Resolution 0.1˚C
Accuracy ±0.5˚C
9. Other Functions & Parameters
Indication of Auto Power- Power-off in 8
calibration points off minutes if no
operation
Indication of stable Waterproof IP67, floats on water
measurements level
Self-Diagnosis Er1, Er2 Power Supply AAA batteries*4
information
Low battery Flashes to Battery Life 1000 hours
reminder remind to replace
batteries
Dimensions/Weight Instrument: 40*31*178mm/107g; Carrying case:
190*165*140mm/438g
10. Warranty
We warrant this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship
and agrees to repair or replace free of charge, at option of APERA INSTRUMENTS,
LLC, any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of APERA
INSTRUMENTS, LLC for a period of two years from the delivery (a six-month limited
warranty applies to probes). This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from
actions such as misuse (violation of the instructions in this manual or operations in
the manner not specified in this manual), improper maintenance, and unauthorized
repairs. Warranty period is the time limit to provide free service for the products
purchased by customers, not the service life of the tester or probe.
Apera Instruments reserves the right to update the information in this manual without giving notice in advance.
APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC
Address: 6656 Busch Blvd, Columbus Ohio 43229
Tel: 1-614-285-3080
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aperainst.com
