Brief Guide to Troubleshooting

Difficult Measurement Problems


COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRODE SYSTEM

CONTROLLER

Perform the checkout procedure as described in the instruction manual.

ELECTRODE

Perform an electrode slope check and inspect the electrode for physical damage. Polish, soak, or rebuild the sensing membrane. Monitor the leak rate on the reference side.

PROPER CALIBRATION

STANDARD(S)

Prepare fresh standards by serial dilution.

pH ADJUSTMENT

Adjust pH to operational range of the electrode.

SAMPLE VARIABLES

CONCENTRATION RANGE

Is the sample out of range?

PRESSURE

Is the sample pressure incorrect?

TEMPERATURE

Is the sample temperature incorrect?

pH

Is the sample pH incorrect?

INTERFERENCES

Are there interferences in the sample?

COMPLEXATION

Are there complexing agents in the sample?