
5.5.2 Check
The function group CHECK is only accessible for instruments equipped with the Plus packet.
Two different monitoring functions can be selected for the measurement in the function group
CHECK:
SCS electrode monitoring
The sensor check system monitors the pH and reference electrode for inaccurate measurement
and total failure.
The SCS detects:
– Breakage of electrode glass
– Fine short circuits in the pH measuring
circuit, e.g. moisture or dirtbridges in
clamping points
– Soiling or blocking of reference electrode
– Leakage current on IsFET sensor
Three methods are used:
– Monitoring of pH electrode for high
resistance (an alarm is signalled when the
impendance drops below a minimum value
of 500 kΩ). This function cannot be
selected when using an antimony or IsFET
electrode (A4).
– Monitoring of reference electrode
impedance (an alarm is signalled when the
defined threshold is exceeded). This
function can only be selected with a
symmetrical connection.
– Monitoring of leakage current with IsFET
sonsors (pre-alert E168 at I
Leak
>200 nA,
error E008 at I
Leak
>400 nA).
Caution:
• Do not remove the electrode from
the process without Hold. Since
the SCS is measured against
PMC, no contact between the
inner conductor and PMC would
trigger an alarm.
PCS alarm (Process Check System)
Function AC is used to examine the measuring signal for deviations. If the measuring signal is
constant for a specific period of time (several measured values), an alarm is issued. This type
of behaviour may be caused by soiling, blocking, etc.
Function CC monitors the relay activity. Due to freely selectable monitoring periods for the limit
functions, a relay failure will be recognised and an alarm will be triggered.
Note:
• Reference electrode monitoring is
only possible in conjunction with
the symmetrical connection (with
PMC).
• A current PCS alarm is auto-
matically deleted as soon as the
sensor signal changes.
• Due to its semiconductor
component, the IsFET sensor is
light-sensitive and reacts with
measured value fluctuations. For
this reason, avoid direct solar
radiation during calibration and
operation. Normal ambient light
does not affect the measurement.
22 mA
SCS.CDR
Fig. 5.8 SCS alarm
Constant measuring signal
= alarm is triggered
LIVE.CDR
t
Fig. 5.9 PCS alarm (live-check)
PM253E5A.CHP
Liquisys M CPM 223 / 253 Instrument configuration
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