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WalkLAB
Digital Dissolved
Oxygen meter
HD9030

Operation Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Your purchase of this WalkLAB Digital Dissolved Oxygen meter
marks a step forward for you into the field of precision
measurement. Although this meter is a complex and delicate
instruments, its ruggedness will allow many years of use, if
proper operating techniques are observed and practiced.

Please read the following instructions carefully and always keep

this manual within easy reach.

FEATURES
• Micro-controller technology provides fast, accurate readings
with great repeatability.
• Large and easy to read Liquid Crystal Display.
• Fast in-air calibration provides accurate calibration without
complicated procedures.
• Low battery indicator provides early warning of weak
batteries.
• Uses durable long lasting components including a lightweight
chemical resistant HDPP plastic casing.

CONTENT
The following list of item is included in the all in one package:

1. Main Unit
2. Dissolved Oxygen Probe with temperature sensor
3. Spare diaphragm membrane Cap, 2x
4. Electrolyte solution, 50ml
5. Calibration screwdriver
6. Operation Manual
7. Salinity Effect Conversion Table
8. Carrying bag

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SPECIFICATION
Display 3 ½ digits Liquid Crystal Display
Measuring Range 0 to 20.0ppm
Resolution 0.1 ppm
Accuracy ±0.4ppm
Temperature
Automatic 0 – 40ºC (32ºF - ºF)
Compensation
Operating temperature 0 – 50ºC (32ºF – 122ºF)
Operating Humidity Below 80% R.H.
Battery DC 9V battery (1604 or equivalent)
Approximately 100 hours continuous
Battery life
use
Size (L x W x H) 164 x 83 x 35mm (6.5 x 3.3 x 1.4 inch)
Weight Approximately 250 gm

PRODCUT LAYOUT
DO PROBE

Retaining Ring

Lock

Display

Unlock
OFF / ON switch

READ / CAL switch

Calibration trimmers

Battery Compartment

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CALIBRATION
1. The probe is supplied without electrolyte for prolonged
storage. See MAINTENANCE section to add electrolyte on
first use.
2. Calibration must be performed under a wide and well
ventilated area.
3. Disconnect the Oxygen Probe.
4. Switch 'ON' the unit and slide the 'READ/CAL' switch to 'CAL'
position.
5. Adjust the 'ZERO ADJUST TRIMMER' with the provided
screwdriver to display 000 if required.
6. Now plug the 'PROBE CONNECTOR' to the unit and wait for
30 minutes for the probe to be fully polarized.
NOTES: Do not switch off the unit or unplug probe from unit.
Once the unit is off for 5 seconds, the probe will need to be
polarized again for 30 minutes when switched ON.
7. After 30 minutes, use the screwdriver to adjust the
'CALIBRATION TRIMMER' until display shows 20.9
8. Slide the 'READ/CAL' switch to 'READ' position. Now the
unit is ready for measurement.
9. CAUTION: After each successive calibration, never adjust
the both trimmers again until the next calibration.

MAKING MEASUREMENT
1. It is advised to perform calibration as in the calibration
procedure before a series of measurement.
2. If no calibration is performed, switch on the unit and wait for
30 minutes. Do not switch off the unit between measuring
intervals. (see NOTES above)
3. Now you can dip the probe into the test solution at least 10cm
below water line. Wait for about 10 to 15 minutes for full
temperature compensation to take place.
4. Continually stir or jiggle the probe. This is required to
prevent error due to polarization at the sensor, which will
result in decline of the reading. If possible, a magnetic stirrer
should be employed to stir at 0.2 to 0.3mS.
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5. Take the reading once it is stabilized and does not decline.
6. This DO meter only measure fresh water and at the sea
level of 760mmHg. Therefore, measuring consideration must
be taken if measurement is done in Sea water. Use the
attached Salinity Conversion table to easily convert
displayed reading to real reading.

HOW TO USE SALINITY EFFECT CONVERSION TABLE:

1. You must find out the salinity of the water you are measuring
in ppt (parts-per-thousand).
2. After taking a stabilized reading, refer to the table's Meter
Reading column pointing at the same number.
3. Run finger across the same row till to the column of the
salinity of the test sample.
4. The numbers is the converted reading.
5. No conversion required if water is 0ppt.

MAINTENANCE
The oxygen probe consists of a diaphragm cap housed over the
probe head. This diaphragm is rather delicate and flimsy and is
easily damaged if comes into contact with solid objects or
subjected to blows.

An erratic reading can be an indication that the electrolyte has

dried up or the diaphragm is punctured or damaged. Refill or
replace as follows:

1. Unscrew and remove the DIAGPHRAM CAP.

DIAGPHRAM CAP

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2. Half fill with new electrolyte into the (new) DIAGPHRAM CAP.
Lightly tap the container to remove bubbles inside.
3. Screw back tight to the probe. New diaphragm is installed.
4. Wait 30 minutes before measurement.
5. When the probe has been used for sometime, the silver coil
anode and gold cathode inside the electrolyte container may
get tarnished because of polarization.
Silver Coil Anode

Gold Cathode

6. To clean the silver coil anode, soak the probe into 3%

ammonium hydroxide solution overnight. After soaking, rinse
with de-ionized water.

7. To clean the gold cathode, use an extra fine sand paper and
polish 5 times with twisting motion or until the gold appears.

The probe should be cleaned only when erratic reading

occurs or after about 500 hours of use.
Each cleaning removes material and reduces the life of
the probe, excessive cleaning should be avoided.

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Replacement of Battery
1. When the left corner of LCD display shows the low battery
symbol, it indicates a normal battery output of less than 6.5 to
7.5 volts. It is necessary to replace the battery. However,
measurement may still be made for several hours after the
symbol appears before the instrument becomes inaccurate.
2. Pull the latch of the battery cover at the rear bottom of the
instrument away from the unit (as below diagram).
3. Detach the battery from the battery clip.
4. Replace with a new DC 9 volts battery (1604 or equivalent).
Ensure the correct polarity is connected to the battery clip.
5. Close the cover.

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WARRANTY
Trans Instruments (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., warranties this product
for a period of 12 months from date of purchase against all
defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the abuse or misuse of the
instrument. If repairs or adjustments are required, please return
the defective product freight prepaid. Instrument within
warranty will be repaired at no charge.
Make sure that the product is properly packed and insured
against possible damage or loss in shipment.
Purchase invoice MUST be accompanied in returned product or
else warranty is considered void.
Please obtain authorization from Trans Instruments (Singapore)
Pte Ltd. Directly or through your local sales representatives
prior to returning the product.
Trans Instruments staff can be contacted at the following email
address or through our web-page contacts:
[email protected]
http://www.transinstruments.com

(Singapore) Pte Ltd

email: [email protected]
Website: www.transinstrumnets.com
ISO9001 Certified Firm

Rev-9 Jan2015
PRINTED IN SINGAPORE
Quality checked in Singapore
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