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Troubleshooting Difficult Measurement Problems

COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRODE SYSTEM

CONTROLLERPerform 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 ADJUSTMENTAdjust pH to operational range of the electrode.
 

SAMPLE VARIABLES

CONCENTRATION RANGEIs the sample out of range?
PRESSUREIs the sample pressure incorrect?
TEMPERATUREIs the sample temperature incorrect?
pHIs the sample pH incorrect?
INTERFERENCESAre there interferences in the sample?
COMPLEXATIONAre there complexing agents in the sample?
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