Salinity meters are easy-to-use tools that indicate water quality, that are a great way to obtain a quick estimate of the dissolved salts present in a wide range of water samples. The IC-Salt2 Salinity Measuring Device is perfect for all kinds of regular salinity testing, including use in educational, agriculture, and aquaculture situations.
Calibration is a crucial task for many types of salt and conductivity meters. The process helps to ensure a device is consistently producing accurate readings.An outstanding feature of the IC-SALT2 Salinity Measuring Device is the ease of calibration, which takes less than five minutes.
To perform a calibration, you will need;
- The IC-Salt2 Salinity Measuring Device
- Distilled or Deionised water
- 5ppt Salinity Standard - this should be supplied with a meter kit or can be purchased here.
Calibration Procedure
- Turn the device on, remove the probe cap, then rinse in distilled water, stirring gently to remove any bubbles which may be around the sensor.
- Enter the calibration mode by pressing and holding the ‘CAL’ button. CAL will appear briefly on the screen, and then the required buffer will start flashing on the second LCD row. The top row will show the actual salinity reading.
- Place the electrode into the solution then wait for a stable reading. Leaving the device to free stand will help obtain a stable reading faster.
- The smiley face on the screen indicates a stable reading. When the smiley is displayed, short press ‘CAL’ again to complete the calibration.
- Remove the device from the solution and rinse in distilled water. If the calibration was performed correctly and has is accepted, the ‘H’ calibration icon will appear on the second LCD row. Calibration is complete.
CONCLUSION
Performing a calibration to 5ppt on the IC-Salt2 Salinity Measuring Device is a straightforward task that improves the reliability and accuracy of the instrument and takes less than five minutes. If you have any questions on how to perform a calibration on the IC-Salt2 Salinity Measuring Device or want to know more about the instrument, contact us!
Additional Links
- View the IC-Salt2 Salinity Measuring Device features and specifications here.
- Watch ‘How to Calibrate the IC-Salt2 Salinity Measuring Device’ again.
- Want to know what’s in the box? Watch an Instrument Choice Scientist ‘Unbox and Setup the IC-Salt2’.
- Interested in Salinity Measuring Devices? Read our blog article ‘How Does A Meter Work?’