Professional Documents
Culture Documents
DL50/DL53/DL55/DL58
Titrators
1. Introduction
2. Setup
3. Methods
5. Analysis
6. Auxiliary functions
7. DL58
11. Accessories
13. Index
1. Introduction
In contrast to the Quick Guide, this Reference Handbook provides a complete description of
the operating principles of the DL50, DL53, DL55 and DL58 Titrators. Its layout has been kept
modular to ensure future supplementation or replacement of individual sections or pages; new
texts carry the date of issue in the footer on every page.
Safety notes
Measures for your personal protection and for operational safety are described in Section 2
of the Quick Guide. We strongly advise you to read these. The symbols listed there also appear
for texts in this Reference Handbook which require safety measures.
Keywords used
appears before all texts which refer to an error in the measured value acqui-
NOTICE
sition, data storage etc.
Index
The index in Section 13 comprises key words from the Quick Guide and the Reference
Handbook.
Software version
The Reference Handbook applies to software version 2.x for all four titrators.
Note: All information concerning automation in this titrator's Reference Handbook relates
to the earlier METTLER TOLEDO Sample changer ST20A. Its name continues to
appear in some places. Operation of other METTLER TOLEDO sample changers
via your titrator is described in the corresonding Operating Instructions.
The following pages provide an overview of the menus and commands which are available
under the menu and auxiliary function keys.
FCC rules
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to both
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is like to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Setup Method
Methods METHOD
Method ID 00001
Standard methods
User methods
Delete Print Modify
Sample Run
Number of samples 1
Method ID 00001
User
Add Start
OK
Sensor Stirrer
43.7 mV
Stop
Changer Burette
Stop Stop
1) appears only with DL55 and DL58
*
Results Report
Data
Misc. ... Transfer
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2. Setup
In order to perform titrations, the titrator must be acquainted with the titrants and their
concentrations and the sensors with a feasible unit of measurement. It must know the burette
drive on which the burette is located and the input to which the sensor is connected. It must
also be familiar with the settings of the attached devices such as a balance or printer in order
to transfer data. In this menu you define all these chemical and mechanical resources and store
them: you set up your titrator.
When you press the Setup key, the list of resources appears:
Titrants
Sensors
Temperature sensors
Polarized sensors
Auxiliary values
Titration stands
Peripherals
Solvents (only with ST20A)
The titrants and METTLER TOLEDO sensors in most frequent use are already stored in the
titrator. You can not only delete these resources and modify their parameters, but also define
new ones.
Note: All information concerning automation in this titrator's Reference Handbook relates to
the earlier METTLER TOLEDO Sample changer ST20A. Its name continues to appear
in some places. Operation of other METTLER TOLEDO sample changers via your
titrator is described in the corresonding Operating Instructions.
NOTICE All resources needed for the METTLER methods are stored! If you delete one
of these, the titrator will wait until the start of a titration of the method before
displaying the error message that the resource is not installed.
Print
Depending on your choice of resource, its list with the corresponding parameters will be printed
out.
Modify
The list of the selected resources appears.
2.1 Titrants
When you select this menu and press <F4>, the stored titrants appear with their concentration
data:
Titrants SETUP
2.1.1 Delete
If you press <F2>, "Delete", the titrant NaOH will be deleted from the list.
2.1.2 Modify
If you press <F4>, "Modify", the parameters of the titrants appear and you can change their
names and values.
Name NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Titer 1.0
Burette volume 10 mL
Burette drive Drive 2
Titer do not check
Date/time 00-00-0000 00:00
Name You can change the name by pressing <F4> and selecting a different
name from the list of "Titrant names" which appears:
Scroll the menu with the key so that the selector bar is positioned on,
e.g. "HClO4" and confirm with OK: the name of the titrant is now HClO4.
Titer Change the titer only if you know its value. If you determine the titer of the
titrant with the titrator, its value will be entered here automatically together
with the date (see Titer function, Section 3.3.14).
Burette volume Select the volume of the burettes you wish to use with <F4>: 1, 5, 10 or
20 mL.
Titer You can choose whether to enter a date when you should check the titer
of the titrant:
Press <F4>, select "check on" in the mask which appears and then
press <F4> again:
Check on SETUP
Day 1
Month 1
Year 1997
Esc OK
If you select "check after" and then press <F4>, the following mask
appears:
No. of days 10
Esc OK
When the date has lapsed, you will receive an appropriate message
during an ongoing titration method which uses this titer.
Date/time You can neither enter nor delete the date. It refers to the titer determina-
tion of the titrant using the method function Titer and is thus entered here
automatically together with the time (see Titer function, Section 3.3.14)
As soon as you modify a parameter of the titrant, the date/time entry will
be deleted. The expiry date of the titer is an exception: If you modify this,
date and time will not be deleted.
Storage procedure
The titrant with its modified parameters is stored when you confirm both the parameter mask
and the list of titrants with OK. If you quit the list with Esc, the following message appears:
No
Yes
OK
Any change to a parameter is always stored without a message if you press a Menu or Auxiliary
function key.
2.1.3 Add
With this command you add a titrant to the titrants list, e.g. NaOH of concentration 1.0 mol/L
or with a different burette volume or a titrant not yet on the list. The following parameters always
appear:
Name NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Titer 1.0
Burette volume 10 mL
Burette drive Drive 2
Titer do not check
Date/time 00-00-0000 00:00
You can modify the parameters by the procedure described in Section 2.1.2. If you define, e.g.
several NaOH solutions with the same concentration, you must also flag the names so that the
titrator can distinguish these, e.g. NaOH/1. If you do not, the following message appears:
Modify name
Overwrite parameters
OK
2.2 Sensors
When you select this menu and press <F4>, the stored METTLER TOLEDO sensors with their
measurement unit appear:
Sensors SETUP
DG111 pH
DG101 pH
DG113 mV
Esc Delete Add Modify OK
You can attach the listed sensors only to a pH option (see Sections 2.4 and 10.4).
2.2.1 Delete
If you press <F2>, "Delete", the sensor DG111 will be deleted from the list.
2.2.2 Modify
If you press <F4>, "Modify", the parameters of the sensors whose names and values you can
change appear.
Name DG111
Unit of meas. pH
Sensor input Sensor 1
Zero point [unit] 7.0
Slope [mV/unit] 59.16
Temperature [C] 25.0
Date/time 00000000 00:00
Name You can change the name by pressing <F4> and selecting a different
name from the list of "Sensor names" that appears.
Note: You do not need to define a reference electrode as it is part of the
sensing electrode at the corresponding sensor option (see Section
10.4).
Unit of measure- You select possible measurement units for the sensor from the selection
ment menu.
Unit of measure- mV: Either there is no other suitable measurement unit with calibra-
ment tion parameters for the sensor or you need only mV. If you select
the unit mV for a sensor, the calibration parameters zero point,
slope and temperature are ignored by the titrator.
pH: If you select pH, next enter the calibration parameters for a pH
electrode or have them entered by the titrator (see page 2-9:
Notes 1 and 2).
pM: M represents any cation. If you select pM, next enter the cali-
bration parameters for a pM electrode or have them entered by
the titrator (see page 2-9: Notes 1 and 2).
pX: X represents any anion. If you select pX, next enter the calibra-
tion parameters for a pX electrode or have them entered by the
titrator (see page 2-9; Notes 1 and 2).
%T: If you select %T, next enter the calibration parameters for a
phototrode (measurement unit: transmission, see "Phototrode"
Operating Instructions.
S/cm: If you select S/cm, next enter the calibration parameters of the
conductivity cell.
mS/cm: If you select mS/cm, next enter the calibration parameters for
the conductivity cell.
You can perform conductivity measurements and conductivity
titrations with a conductometer fitted with an analog output.
Sensor input Press <F4> to select: Sensor 1, 2, 3 or 4. The numbers refer to the slot
of a pH option (see Section 10.4).
Zero point The zero point is the measured value at which the sensor indicates 0 mV
voltage (measuring chain zero point).
For the zero point of a pH electrode this is pH0 with the unit pH.
For the zero point of an ion selective electrode this is pM0 with the unit
pM, or pX0 with the unit pX.
The zero point of the phototrode is normally 0%T (100% T =
1000 mV).
The zero point of a conductivity cell is normally 0 S/cm or 0 mS/cm.
Slope The slope of the sensor is the voltage change in mV per measurement
unit.
For the slope of a pH electrode this is the unit: mV/pH.
For the slope of an ion selective electrode this is the unit: mV/pM or
mV/pX.
The slope of a phototrode is normally 10 mV/%T.
For the slope of a conductivity cell this is the unit: mV/S*cm-1 or
mV/mS*cm-1.
Date/time You can neither enter the date nor delete it. It refers to the calibration of
the sensor using the method function Calibration and is entered here
automatically together with the time (see Calibration function, Section
3.3.13).
Notes
1. When the titrator is delivered, the defined calibration data are theoretical values of a new
sensor. You must perform a calibration of your sensor if you wish to determine accurate
values (see Calibration function, Section 3.3.13).
2. With a calibration of pH, pM or pX sensors, the calibration data (zero point, slope,
temperature) are entered here automatically together with the date.
NOTICE You should never transfer the calibration data of glass electrodes which you
obtain at sensor input 1 if you attach the electrode to, e.g. sensor input 2. To
obtain correct values, recalibrate the electrode!
Storage procedure
The sensor with the modified parameters is stored when you confirm both the parameter list
and the list of the sensors with OK. The modification of a parameter is always stored when you
press a Menu or Auxiliary function key (see corresponding section at the end of Section 2.1.2).
2.2.3 Add
With this command you add a sensor to the sensor list, e.g. a DG111 sensor with different
calibration parameters or a completely new sensor. The following parameters always appear:
Name DG
Unit of meas. mV
Sensor input Sensor 1
Zero point [unit] 7.0
Slope [mV/unit] 59.16
Temperature [C] 25.0
Date/time 00000000 00:00
You change the parameters by the procedure described in Section 2.2.2. If you define, e.g.
several DG111 sensors, you must also flag the name to ensure the titrator can distinguish
these, e.g. DG111/2. If you do not, a message appears (see Section 2.1.3).
When you select this menu and press <F4>, the stored temperature sensors appear with the
sensor type:
TEMP A Pt100
TEMP B Pt100
TEMP C Pt1000
Esc Modify OK
You can attach temperature sensors only to a pH option (see Section 10.4).
You can neither delete a temperature sensor from the list nor add a new one to it. However,
you can define, e.g. several Pt100s or Pt1000s at the same sensor input.
Select, e.g. TEMP A, press <F4> and the following parameters appear:
Name TEMP A
Sensor type Pt100
Sensor input Temp 1
Zero point [C] 0.0
Date/time 00000000 00:00
Sensor type Press <F4> to select: Pt100 or Pt1000 (see Section 9.5).
Sensor input Press <F4> to select: Temp 1, 2, 3 or 4: The numbers refer to the slot of
a pH option (see Section 10.4).
Zero point The zero point of a Pt sensor is the difference between the measured
value and a reference value, e.g. 0 C of an ice bath.
Date/time You can neither enter nor delete the date. It refers to the calibration of the
Pt sensor and is entered here automatically together with the time (see
Section 6.1.3).
Notes
1. The defined zero point is the theoretical value of a new Pt sensor. You must perform a
calibration of your sensor if you wish to determine the exact value. With a calibration the
zero point is entered here automatically with the date (see Section 6.1.3: Calibrate
temperature sensors).
2. As soon as you modify a parameter of the temperature sensor, the date/time entry is
deleted.
NOTICE You should not transfer the zero point of temperature sensors which you obtain
at input Temp 1 if you attach the sensors to, e.g. input Temp 2! To obtain correct
values, recalibrate the sensor!
Storage procedure
The Pt sensor with the modified parameters is stored when you confirm both the parameter
mask and the list of the Pt sensors with OK. The modification of a parameter is always stored
when you press a Menu or Auxiliary function key (see corresponding paragraph at the end of
Section 2.1.2).
When you select this menu and press <F4>, "DM142" appears as the only polarized METTLER
TOLEDO electrode stored in the titrator:
DM142
You can attach this sensor only to a KF option (see Section 10.4).
Note: If you have added polarized sensors to the list, the Delete command appears (<F2>).
2.4.1 Modify
If you press <F4>, "Modify", the name and sensor input of the DM142 appear:
Name DM142
Sensor input Sensor 2
Esc Modify OK
Name You can change the name by pressing <F4> and selecting a different
name from the list of "Sensor names" that appears.
Sensor input Press <F4> to select: Sensor 1, 2, 3 or 4. The numbers refer to the slot
of a KF option (see Section 10.4).
Storage procedure
The sensor with the modified parameters is stored when you confirm both the parameter list
and the list of the sensors with OK. The modification of a parameter is always stored when you
press a Menu or Auxiliary function key (see corresponding paragraph at the end of Section
2.1.2).
2.4.2 Add
With this command you add a polarized sensor to the sensor list. The following parameters
always appear:
Name DM
Sensor input Sensor 2
Esc Modify OK
You change the parameters by the procedure described in Section 2.4.1. If you define, e.g.
several DM142 sensors, you must also flag the name to ensure the titrator can distinguish
these, e.g. DM142/2. If you do not, a message appears (see Section 2.1.3).
When you select this menu and press <F4>, the 20 memory locations for auxiliary values
appear: H1 - H20. You can use the Auxiliary value function to assign the results of a method,
such as blank values, potentials or volume or amount of substance consumption to this
memory. These values are then entered here automatically together with the date (see Section
3.3.15).
You yourself can also enter numeric values as an auxiliary value here and call them up under
the Calculation function.
H1 1.0
H2 1.0
H3 1.0
Esc Modify OK
Date/time You can neither enter nor delete the date. It refers to the determination
of the auxiliary value using the method function Auxiliary value and is
entered here automatically together with the time (see Section 3.3.15).
Notes
1. You can delete the data of an auxiliary value only by overwriting them yourself or have the
titrator overwrite them using the Auxiliary value function.
2. The titrator does not tell you if you overwrite an auxiliary value. If you make frequent use
of the auxiliary value memory, you should thus print out a list of its values from time to time
(see page 2-3).
3. If you modify a parameter of the auxiliary value, the date/time entry is deleted.
Storage procedure
The auxiliary value with the modified parameters is stored when you confirm both the
parameter mask and the list of auxiliary values with OK. The modification of a parameter is
always stored when you press a Menu or Auxiliary function key (see appropriate paragraph
at the end of Section 2.1.2).
When you select this menu and press <F4>, the names of the five possible titration stands
appear:
Stand 1
Stand 2
ST20A
Esc Modify OK
Stand 1 is the titration stand you receive with the basic version of the titrator.
Stand 2 is the second titration stand of a dual titration stand.
ST20A is the sample changer titration stand.
Auto stand is the name of the titration stand on which you can run a sample series
without being prompted to insert the next sample (see Section 5.1). With
this stand you can use, e.g. a robot to change the samples.
External stand is a titration stand you have set up in addition to the above-mentioned
titration stands if you, e.g. attach a stirrer to a rod stand.
You can neither delete a titration stand from the the list nor add a new one. If you select, e.g.
Stand 1 and press <F4>, the following appears:
Esc Modify OK
Name You can not change the name of the titration stand.
Stirrer output Press <F4> to select the output for the stirrer: Stirrer 1, 2, 3, 4 or "Not at
DL".
1, 2, 3, 4 refer to the position of the sensor option (see Section 10.4).
Select "Not at DL" if you use a stirrer which is not attached to the titrator:
The wait time specified under the Stir function is allowed to elapse within
the method, but you yourself are responsible for arranging stirring (see
Stir function, Section 3.3.3).
2.7 Peripherals
When you select this menu and press <F4>, the names of the devices which you can attach
to the titrator via the RS232C interfaces, the Centronics interface or the DIN socket appear.
These devices are not defined by software in the factory.
2.7.1 Printer
To define and set your printer, select Printer and press <F4>:
Printer SETUP
Esc Modify OK
EPSON ESC/P
HP PCL Level 3
IBM Proprinter
ASCII
GA42
You can change the settings for the selected printer in the parameter mask, which appears
when you press <F4>.
Note: On delivery of the titrator, the Centronics option is installed in slot 4 which has a parallel
interface for the printer connection (see Section 10.4). An RS option with a serial printer
interface has to be installed in slot 4 in order to use the METTLER TOLEDO Printer GA42.
Type LX/SX
Paper Fanfold
Paper format 81/2 * 11"
Automatic form feed No
Frame lines Straight
NOTICE You must not trigger a line or form feed at the printer if you
have selected "Automatic form feed" for "Single sheet"!
You can do this on the titrator with the following key com-
binations:
<Shift + F1> triggers a line feed,
<Shift + F2> triggers a form feed.
Frame lines Press <F4> to select the frame for the report:
Straight: The report is framed with straight lines.
Dotted: The report is framed with dotted lines; this speeds up the
printout by a factor of 2.
None (no frame): Printing is fastest with this parameter.
You can also attach printers to a serial interface if you have installed an RS option in slot 4 (see
Section 10.4). You can use this interface to attach a GA42 Printer. While no software settings
are necessary for the GA42 Printer, you must set its DIP switch 2 to the ON position (see GA42
Operating Instructions).
Type LX/SX
Paper Fanfold
Paper format 81/2 * 11"
Automatic form feed No
Frame lines Straight
Baudrate 2400
Parity Even
Number of data bits 8 Bits
Number of stop bits 1 Bit
The settings for the first 5 parameters are the same as those for the
Centronics interface (see Section 2.7.1.1).
2.7.2 Balance
To define and set your balance, select Balance and press <F4>:
Balance SETUP
Esc Modify OK
Unidirectional
On inquiry of the weight, the balance continuously transfers the current weight value (without
a stability check), which is displayed by the titrator. You must confirm this display with <F5>
for the value to be accepted.
Data to titrator
Titrator Balance Configuration: "Send Cont."
Bidirectional
On inquiry of the weight, the balance transfers the current weight value when requested by the
titrator, which then displays it (with stability check).
Many METTLER TOLEDO balances show the weight limits in the balance display (see Section
4.2). The titrator accepts the stable weight value when you press either <F5> on the titrator or
the transfer key of the balance.
Notes
1. On delivery of the titrator, the Centronics option is installed which has a 9-pin RS232
interface for the attachment of a balance (see Section 10.4). If you install an RS option in
slot 4, its balance interface is 8-pin. Depending on the installation, you must then have the
right connection cable (see Section 11.2: Peripherals).
RS232 METTLER TOLEDO balances with RS interface: Order No. 59759, 229029
9-pin: METTLER TOLEDO balances with LC interface: Order No. 229065
SARTORIUS balances with RS interface: Order No. 51190363
RS232 METTLER TOLEDO balances with RS interface: Order No. 51107195, 51107196
8-pin: METTLER TOLEDO balances with LC interface: Order No. 229185
SARTORIUS balances with RS interface: Order No. 200495
2. The data output of the METTLER TOLEDO balance you wish to attach must be set as
follows:
Baud rate: 2400
Parity: even
Mode: "Send Cont." for transmission mode Unidirectional
"Send Stable" ("Send on Transfer") for transmission mode Bidirectional.
4. With AG, PG, AB, PB and PR balances, the LC-RS8 cable must be set as follows:
For bidirectional transfer For unidirectional transfer
Left switch: Position 0 Left switch: Position 7
Middle switch: Position 3 Middle switch: Position 3
Right switch: Position 4 Right switch: Position 4
5. In case of SARTORIUS balances you must select Bidirectional as the transmission mode.
The data output of the balance you wish to attach must be set as follows:
Data output: Ext. print command/without stability
Baud rate: 2400
Parity: even
Stop bit: 1
Weight unit: g
2.7.3 System
To define and set your computer or terminal, select System and press <F4>:
System SETUP
Esc Modify OK
Computer
Color terminal
Monochrome term.
Esc Modify
You can modify the settings for the Computer in the parameter mask, which appears when
you press <F4>:
Start/end Press <F4> to select: " '{' / CR " or " STX / ETX ".
character These start and end characters for the messages to be sent depend on
the input possibility of your computer.
The computer needs an RS232C interface (DTE). The parameters baud rate, parity, number
of data bits and number of stop bits are freely selectable. Connection cables are listed in
Section 11.2.
You will find additional information on the communication between titrator and computer in
Section 6.8.2 and in the Operating Instructions for the computer interface (see Section 11.2).
You can change the settings for the selected Terminal in the parameter mask which appears
when you press <F4>:
You can use a terminal of the type DEC VT340 or DEC VT241 as a color terminal and either
a DEC VT330 or DEC VT240 type as a monochrome terminal. The connection cable is listed
in Section 11.2.
You will find additional information on the configuration of the terminals and their operation in
Section 10.9.
Note: All information concerning automation in this titrator's Reference Handbook relates to
the earlier METTLER TOLEDO Sample changer ST20A. Its name continues to appear
in some places.
To define the sample changer, select Sample changer and press <F4>:
Sample changer SETUP
Esc Modify OK
You can attach a PC keyboard which has a DIN socket using a DIN cable (see Section 10.8:
Attaching a keyboard). To define the keyboard, select External keyboard and press <F4>:
Esc Modify OK
The parameters of this resource are needed only if you have defined and attached a sample
changer. You can connect time-controlled pumps, electromagnetic valves or dispensers to the
sample changer to dispense solvents.
When you select this menu and press <F4>, the stored solvents appear:
H2O
CH3OH
CHCl3
Esc Delete Add Modify OK
2.8.1 Delete
If you press <F2>, "Delete", H2O will be deleted from the list.
2.8.2 Modify
Name H2O
Pump rate [mL/min] 200.0
ST20A output RINSE
Esc Modify OK
Name You can modify the name by pressing <F4> and choosing a different
name from the list of "Solvent names" that appears.
Pump rate The titrator uses the pump rate to calculate the volume to be dispensed
for time-controlled pumps or electromagnetic valves.
You must determine the pump rate of each metering device beforehand
for every solvent:
Add the solvent using the metering device to a measuring cylinder for
1 minute (stopwatch) and note the volume.
Repeat this procedure for, e.g. 20, 30 and 40 seconds.
Calculate the mean value per minute for the different volumes and
enter this value.
Output Press <F4> to select the ST20A output to which you will attach the
metering device: "DOSE", "RINSE" or "DISPENSER".
Storage procedure
The solvent with the modified parameters is stored when you confirm both the parameter mask
and the list of solvents with OK. The modification of a parameter is always stored when you
press a Menu or Auxiliary function key (see appropriate paragraph at the end of Section 2.1.2).
2.8.3 Add
You can use this command to add a solvent to the list of solvents. The following mask always
appears:
Name H2O
Pump rate [mL/min] 200.0
ST20A output RINSE
Esc Modify OK
If you define, e.g. several solvents with the same name, you must also flag these to ensure the
titrator can distinguish them, e.g. H2O/2. If you do not, a message appears (see Section 2.1.3).
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3. Methods
The titrator performs analyses automatically with the aid of predefined methods. When the
titrator is delivered, the Method menu already holds standard methods and methods devel-
oped by METTLER. You can modify these methods to suit your requirements and save them
as User methods.
Method
Functions
Parameters modify
When you press the Method key, the following appears in the display:
Method ID _____
Standard methods
User methods
METTLER methods
Under Method ID you can call up a method stored with an identification number; these are the
user and METTLER methods.
Standard methods are methods we have entered in the factory without a method identification.
User methods are the methods you have defined and saved (they are stored in the user data
memory).
METTLER methods are applications we have developed and stored for you.
Print
Method ID: The recalled method is printed out with its functions and parameters.
Method groups: The list of methods of the selected group is printed out.
3.1.1 Method ID
The method identification is the 5-place, numeric identifier of a method (see Title function,
Section 3.3.1).
If you are familiar with the identification, enter it and press <F4>: The list of the functions of
this method appears (see Section 3.2).
Methods METHOD
Method ID 00001
Standard methods
User methods
Delete Print Modify
Note: With user methods, you can enter an asterisk (*) after the first, second or third digit of
the method ID: This replaces the remaining digits, e.g. 1*: All methods whose ID starts
with 1 appear in the display. When you confirm the desired ID with OK, the function list
of the selected method appears immediately.
Delete
When you press <F2>, the selection menu "Delete method?" appears in which you can confirm
or cancel the command:
Yes: The method will be deleted.
No: The method remains stored.
If you wish to delete a METTLER method or a user method that is stored in the sample data
memory, an error message appears. You can not delete these methods (see Section 3.1.4 and
4.1).
If you select this group, the list of 21 methods entered in the factory appears with titles (see
Section 5.2 of the Quick Guide). The standard methods are used as basic methods for the
development of your own methods and can not be called up to perform an analysis as they
have no method identification.
As soon as you allocate an identification to a standard method, it is automatically stored as a
user method with a method ID when saved and can be called up by you for the analysis.
The parameters of the other functions are defined with default values or names for all methods;
you can accept or modify these (see Sections 3.2 and 3.3).
Print
The selected method with its functions and parameters is printed.
If you select this group, a list of methods with the identification (and the name) first appears
if you have stored modified standard or METTLER methods, e.g.:
61
11152
00001
Esc Delete Print Modify
Delete
When you press <F2>, the selection menu "Delete method?" appears in which you can confirm
or cancel the command:
Yes: The method will be deleted.
No: The method remains stored.
Note: The "Delete" command is not available when the method is stored in the sample data
memory (see Section 4.1).
Print
The selected method with its functions and parameters is printed.
If you select this group, a list of applications developed by us with the identification and the
name of the method appears:
You can modify METTLER methods to suit your requirements, but you must then give them a
new method identification under the Title function in order to save them (see Section 3.3.1).
Print
The selected method with its functions and parameters is printed.
You have selected, e.g. the "Equivalence point titration" under standard methods and then
press <F4>: The list of the functions of this method appears.
Title
Sample
Stir
EQP titration
Calculation
Calculation
Calculation
Report
Method: METHOD
Title
Sample
Stir
Esc Modify OK
You modify the Title function by entering, e.g. the method identification
00001 and confirming it with OK (see also Section 3.3.1):
Title
Sample
Stir
Esc Modify OK
If you now press <F5>, the mask of the method groups reappears: the
method is stored.
Methods METHOD
Method ID 00001
Standard methods
User methods
Delete Print Modify
2. If you quit the list of the functions with Esc after you have modified parameters of func-
tions, the following appears:
No
Yes
OK
3. Several functions such as "EQP titration" have a list of parameters which have sub-
parameters. If you quit their mask with Esc after modifications, the following appears:
No
Yes
OK
4. On storage, the titrator checks the method and, if it has found several errors, draws your
attention to the first of them.
a. When you have confirmed the error message, the list of method functions appears with
the selection bar on the first faulty function. After you have corrected its parameters and
saved the method again, the next faulty function appears etc.
b. If you have entered an existing method identification under the Title function, the follow-
ing appears:
Modify ID
Overwrite method
OK
Modify ID
The list of method functions appears; under the Title function you can
modify the method ID and then save the method.
Overwrite method
The new or modified method is stored, that with the same identification
deleted.
3.3 Functions
You select all functions whose parameters you wish to modify by the procedure described in
Sections 3.1 and 3.2. The following explanations of all functions of the standard and METTLER
methods as well as their parameters thus pertain to the Modify command. The order of the
following sections corresponds to the below list of functions.
Title
Sample
Stir
Measure
Dispense
EQP titration
EP titration
Learn titration
EP titration (Ipol/Upol)
pH/mV-stat
Calculation
Calibration
Titer
Auxiliary value
Report
3.3.1 Title
This function is used for recognition of the titration method. You must enter its method ID
parameter. You use this identification to call up the stored methods. The function has no
meaning in the sequence of the method. The following example shows the title mask of the
standard method "Equivalence point titration" (see Sections 3.2. and 3.2.1).
Title METHOD
Method ID _ _ _ _ _
Title Equivalence point titr'n
Date/time 00-00-0000 00:00
Esc OK
Date/time Date and time are entered here automatically when you save a modified
method. You can neither delete not overwrite this information.
3.3.2 Sample
Here you define the parameters needed for the entry of the sample data such as weight or
volume, the titration stand on which the sample should be titrated and whether the temperature
of the sample solution should be measured.
Sample ID
Entry type Weight
Molar mass M 100
Equivalent number z 1
Titration stand Stand 1
Temperature sensor Manual
Note: If samples which are determined with this method are stored in the sample data memory
as "ready", you can not modify the sample ID and the entry type (see Section 4.1).
During a sample series, you can modify only the numeric parameter values for the
ST20A titration stand (see following page and Section 5.2.3).
Sample ID Enter the identification of the sample if required. This is adopted for all
samples of a sample series. You can also enter and modify the ID in the
Sample menu (see Section 4.1).
Entry type Select from the selection menu: "Weight", "Volume" or "Fixed volume".
Weight: Press <F4> to show the mask in which you can define the range
which the sample weight should not violate:
Lower limit [g]
Upper limit [g]
Volume: Press <F4> to show the mask in which you can define the range
which the added volume should not violate:
Lower limit [mL]
Upper limit [mL]
You do not enter the actual weight or volume until the sample preparation
or when the titrator requests this information after the start of the method
(see Section 5.1). If you violate the defined range, you receive an appro-
priate message.
Fixed volume: Press <F4> to show the mask in which you can enter the
volume.
You can not modify this entry in the sample preparation!
Molar mass M You can enter only one molar mass and one equivalent number for the
calculation. If your sample contains several substances which have to be
Equivalent determined by equivalence points in the titration, you must enter their
number z molar mass and equivalent number in constant C under the Calculation
function (see Section 3.3.12).
Titration stand Select the titration stand at which you wish to determine the sample from
the selection menu: "Stand 1", "Stand 2", "ST20A", "Auto stand" or
"External stand" (see Section 2.6).
Temperature Press <F4> to select the sensor if you have attached one; if not, select
sensor "Manual": the temperature entered before starting the method will then be
adopted in the processing of the method (see Section 5.1).
This parameter is used for the automatic measurement or adoption of the
temperature of the sample solution before the start of the Measure,
EQP/EP/Learn titration and pH/mV-stat functions. Thus the slope of the
pH electrode is temperature-corrected and incorporated in the calcula-
tion of the pH value (see Section 2.3: Temperature sensors).
Pump No
Pump No
Rinse No
Conditioning No
Pump (1) You have attached a pump to the sample changer that should pump
solvent into the titration vessel before every titration.
Press <F4> to activate the parameter, in the mask that appears select
"Yes" and then press <F4> again:
Pump METHOD
Solvent H2O
Volume [mL] 10
Stir No
Esc Modify OK
Pump (1) Select the solvent from the list (press <F4>) which contains the
solvents you have defined in the Setup menu. This solvent also defines
the ST20A output to which you must attach the pump (see Section 2.8).
Enter the volume that should be dispensed. You have defined the
pump rate of the device in the Setup menu.
Select whether the dispensing operation should be stirred (Yes) or not
(No).
Pump (2) If you have attached a second pump to the sample changer, this will be
activated as soon as the first dispensing operation is at an end.
To activate the parameters, press <F4>, select Yes in the mask that
appears and then press <F4> again: The same mask as described
under Pump (1) appears.
Selecting the solvent also defines the ST20A output to which you must
attach the second pump (see Section 2.8).
Rinse You have installed a rinsing unit in the titration head and attached a pump
to the sample changer to rinse the sensor and burette tip after every
titration.
Press <F4> to activate the parameter, select "Yes" in the mask that
appears and press <F4> again:
Rinse METHOD
Solvent H2O
Volume [mL] 10
Esc Modify OK
Select the solvent from the list (press <F4>) which contains the
solvents you have defined in the Setup menu. Selecting this solvent
also defines the ST20A output to which you must attach the pump (see
Section 2.8).
Enter the volume which should be dispensed.
Conditioning You must activate this parameter if you wish to condition the sensor:
Press <F4>, select "Yes" in the mask that appears then press <F4>
again:
Conditioning METHOD
Time [s] 10
Interval 1
Rinse No
Esc OK
Notes
The following are defined (example): 10 s, 3 as interval and rinse 10 s
with H2O:
1. The ST20A conditions with the defined parameters if you place a
conditioning beaker after every 3rd sample beaker (always mark
conditioning beakers with red stopper plugs!)
S1 S2 S3 C S4 S5 S6 C S7 S8 S9 C
S1 S2 C S3 C S4 S5 S6 C S7 S8 S9
3. If the ST20A does not detect a conditioning beaker after the 3rd
sample beaker, it searches for one by rotating backward. It then
conditions for 10 s, but does not perform rinsing to avoid overflow of
the beaker contents.
C S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 C
4. After the last sample of a series, the time and rinse parameters are not
executed anymore.
3.3.3 Stir
You can modify the stirring speed and stirring and wait times.
Stir METHOD
Speed [%] 50
Time [s] 10
Esc OK
Time "0" means that the titrator does not wait at all,
"10" means that it waits 10 s before it starts the next function: It then
stirs at the defined speed. The remaining stirring time appears in the
display.
3.3.4 Measure
You measure the potential of a solution under defined conditions. The titrator determines the
measured value as raw result E (see note 2 at the end of this section).
Sensor DG111
Unit of meas. mV
E [mV] 0.5
t [s] 1.0
t(min) mode Fix
t(max) [s] 30
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Unit of measure- The defined measurement unit is entered automatically.
ment If you select the unit from the selection menu, you should select mV or the
unit defined in the Setup menu, otherwise you will receive an error
message when the method is started.
E [mV] The drift of the electrode potential must be less than E/t (0.5 mV/s)
t [s] during the period t (1 s) for the measured value to be acquired. This
happens within a defined time span t(min) and t(max). (See diagram in
Section 3.3.6.4: Equilibrium controlled measure mode).
t(min) mode t(min) is the earliest time for measured value acquisition. Select t(min)
from the selection menu:
Fix
E > set value
E < set value
Esc Modify
Fix: Press <F4> to show the mask in which you can modify t(min).
E greater than set value: Instead of a fixed time, you can enter a condi-
tion: The measured value must be greater or
E less than set value: less than a certain set value: Press <F4> to
show the mask in which you enter the set value
[mV, pH, ...].
t(max) [s] t(max) is the latest time for measured value acquisition.
If you have selected one of the conditions for t(min), the titrator starts the
next function only when the measured potential E is greater or less than
the set value and the drift condition is met, but at the latest after t(max).
Notes
1. If you have selected a temperature sensor under the Sample function, the temperature of
the sample solution is measured automatically before the titrator executes this function. If
you have not attached a sensor (parameter "Manual"), the titrator adopts the temperature
entered at the start of the method. The slope of the pH electrode is temperature-corrected
by this measured or entered value and incorporated in the calculation of the pH value.
3.3.5 Dispense
You dispense a certain volume of a titrant with a METTLER TOLEDO burette. The titrator
determines the dispensed volume as the raw result VDISP [mL] or QDISP [mmol] (see Section
8.1: List of symbols and Section 3.3.4: Measure function).
Dispense METHOD
Titrant NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Volume [mL] 1.0
Esc Modify OK
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Volume Enter the volume to be dispensed. Instead of a number, you can enter a
formula.
Note: If you do not need the Dispense function in the method, enter 0 for the volume: The
function will then be skipped during the analysis.
Here you define the control and evaluation of an equivalence point titration. The equivalence
point is that point at which exactly the same number of equivalents of titrant and analyte have
reacted. In most cases, it is virtually identical to the inflection point of the titration curve. This
inflection point is recognized and the equivalence point calculated.
Titrant/Sensor
Predispensing
Titrant addition
Measure mode
Recognition
Termination
Evaluation
The titrator determines several measured values and volumes as raw results including the half
neutralization value EHNV (see Section 8.1: List of symbols and Section 3.3.4: Measure
function).
Note: If you have selected a temperature sensor under the Sample function, the temperature
of the sample solution is measured automatically before the titrator executes this
function. If you have not attached a sensor (parameter "Manual"), the titrator adopts the
temperature entered at the start of the method. The slope of the pH electrode is
temperature-corrected by this measured or entered value and incorporated in the
calculation of the pH value.
3.3.6.1 Titrant/Sensor
Titrant NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DG111
Unit of meas. mV
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2.). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Unit of measure- The defined measurement unit is entered automatically.
ment If you select the unit from the selection menu, you should select mV or the
unit defined in the Setup menu, otherwise you will receive an error
message when the method is started.
3.3.6.2 Predispensing
Predispensing shortens the titration time. You can select one of four predispensing modes
when you press <F4>.
to volume
to potential
to slope
to (factor x sample size)
No
Volume You dispense a specified volume [mL] which you can enter when you
press <F4>. Instead of a number, you can enter a formula.
You can also enter a wait time: After the predispensing, the titrator waits
for this time to elapse before it adds the titrant in a controlled manner.
Potential You dispense to a specified potential [mV, pH, ....] that you can enter
when you press <F4>.
Slope You dispense to a specified slope [mV, pH, ..../mL] of the titration curve;
this you can enter when you press <F4>.
Factor x You dispense to a specified volume that is calculated from the product of
sample size the sample weight or volume and a factor; you can enter this factor when
you press <F4>.
You can also enter a wait time (see Volume).
In predispensing to volumes or (sample size x factor), the titrator adds the titrant in three steps
(4/7, 2/7, 1/7 of the defined volume), which allows optimum calculation of the addition
increment in the subsequent dynamic titration. In the predispensing to potential or slope, the
titrant addition follows the selected parameters of the main titration, but the increments are
larger.
The titrator acquires the potential values ET1 and ET2 in the predispensing.
Predispensing to
a: Volume or
(factor x sample size)
b: Potential
c: Slope
Dynamic
Incremental
You can not decide what addition mode is optimum for your method until you know the titration
curve. You can obtain general information by pressing <F3>:
You generally select the dynamic addition mode for acid/base titrations in aqueous media
or for argentometric and redox titrations,
the incremental for acid/base titrations in nonaqueous media or for complexometric, redox
and surfactant titrations.
Dynamic The volume increment added by the titrator changes within the defined
smallest and largest increment: V(min) and V(max). This should lead
to a constant potential difference E per increment.
Dynamic METHOD
Dynamic E [mV]
E~~E(soll)
E E(set)
E5
E4
E3
V3 V4
V [mL]
If no predispensing takes place, the titrator dispenses the first two volume
increments with V(min).
Help
If you press <F3>, you can adopt the values for all three parameters from
the mask that appears. With the proposed value groups, sufficient
measured points in the vicinity of the equivalence point should be
generated to optimize its evaluation:
For steep titration curves, a value for E must be selected which is
smaller than for flat titration curves, e.g. 8 mV.
For titration curves which show a sudden potential change, small
values for E and V(max) should be selected, e.g. 4 mV.
E [mV]
steep curve
flat curve
V [mL]
Dynamic Note: The smallest increment that the titrator can dispense is 1/5000 of
the burette volume:
1 mL burette 0.0002 mL 5 mL burette 0.001 mL
10 mL burette 0.002 mL 20 mL burette 0.004 mL
Incremental METHOD
V [mL] 0.3
Esc Help OK
E [mV]
E14
E13
E12
V [mL]
V12 V14
Help
If you press <F3>, you can adopt a value for V from the mask that
appears. The proposed values are intended to achieve the same goal as
in the dynamic titrant addition: sufficient measured points in the vicinity of
the equivalence point to optimize its evaluation:
For steep titration curves, a smaller V must be selected than for flat
curves to ensure there are sufficient measured points at the equiva-
lence point.
For titration curves which exhibit a sudden potential change, a small V
should be selected.
You select the equilibrium controlled or timed increment measured value acquisition:
Equilibrium controlled
Timed increment
These parameters are used to define the wait time up to measured value acquisition following
an incremental addition. In the equilibrium controlled measure mode, the wait time is variable,
in the timed increment it is constant. You can not decide the optimum measure mode for your
method until you know the reaction time of the components and the response time of the sensor
used. General information is available under <F3>:
Select the equilibrium controlled measure mode for, e.g. acid/base titrations in aqueous
media, argentometric, complexometric, surfactant and redox titrations.
the timed increment mode for acid/base titrations in nonaqueous media.
The wait time up to the next increment addition also depends on the
definition of the
minimum time t(min) and
the maximum time t(max)
As soon as the potential change of the solution is less than the defined
equilibrium (E/t), the titrator acquires the measured value and adds the
next increment.
This can be at t(min) at the earliest and should be at t(max) at the latest.
At t(max) the measured value is in any case acquired, even if the
equilibrium condition is not yet met.
Equilibrium E [mV]
controlled
164
163
162
t = 2 s
161
a E = 1 mV
160
159
t = 2 s
158
a E = 1 mV
157 t(min)
156
155 b
154
t(min)
153
b
152 Increment addtion
151 Increment addition
t [s]
0 1 t(min) 5 0 1 t(min) 5 7
This measure mode results in fast increment addition in the flat part of the
titration curve and slow addition in the steep part.
In addition to the potential, the titrator acquires the time and the titrant
volume. You can print out these measured values after the titration of a
sample (see Section 3.3.16: Report).
Help
When you press <F3>, you can adopt suggested values for all four
parameters from the mask that appears:
Fast titrations are, e.g. acid/base titrations in aqueous media,
slow titrations, e.g. precipitation titrations in nonaqueous media.
Timed increment After every increment addition, the titrator allows the time you have
defined to elapse before it acquires the measured value.
t [s] 3.0
Esc Help OK
Help
When you press <F3>, you can adopt suggested values for the time
interval from the mask that appears:
Enter small time intervals for, e.g. acid/base titrations in aqueous
media,
large intervals for, e.g. precipitation titrations in nonaqueous media,
90 seconds for, e.g. TAN/TBN titrations of oils.
E [mV]
Measured
value
Increment addition
Measured
values Increment addtion
Increment addition
t [s]
t1 = 3 s t2 = 3 s t3 = 3 s
3.3.6.5 Recognition
Recognition of the equivalence point of a titration curve depends on the type of reaction of the
components and hence on the evaluation procedure (see Section 3.3.6.7):
1. With the evaluation procedures Maximum and Minimum, an equivalence point is recog-
nized when the greatest (smallest) potential value of the titration curve is greater (less) than
two preceding and two subsequent values.
2. With the evaluation procedures Standard and Asymmetric, an equivalence point is recog-
nized when the maximum of the absolute values of the 1st derivative of the titration curve
is greater than two preceding and two subsequent values.
3. With the evaluation procedure Segmented, an equivalence point is recognized when the
maximum of the absolute values of the 2nd derivative of the titration curve is greater than
two preceding and two subsequent values.
Note: For the first recognition of a possible equivalence point, the titrator needs a certain
number of measured points.
The number depends on the evaluation procedure.
Measured points of a predispensing are not taken into account!
Example illustrating the evaluation procedure Minimum: If the lowest potential value is
found at the third measured point, it is not recognized as an equivalence point.
You must or can support the equivalence point recognition using four parameters:
Threshold 10.0
Steepest jump only No
Range No
Tendency None
Threshold To ensure that minor disturbances in the curve profile are not recognized
as equivalence points, you must determine a threshold value:
+/-E, E/V or 2E/V2. This must be exceeded.
Notes
1. The threshold value should be maximum half as large as the expected
maximum value of the first or second derivative at the equivalence
point.
2. The threshold value depends on so many factors (solvent, concentra-
tion, sensor, type of reaction, etc.) that you can not define the "correct"
threshold value until you have performed the first titration.
Info
You can obtain general information on threshold values in the stan-
dard evaluation if you press <F3>:
For steep, normal and flat titration curves, ranges of threshold
values are given for the first derivative in "pH/mL" and "mV/mL".
With the other evaluation procedures, you can enter one of the follow-
ing values for the first titration:
Minimum/Maximum 0 0 0
Asymmetric 10 0.2 1
Segmented 10 0.2 1
Threshold Example of threshold value of a titration curve for the evaluation procedure Minimum
E [mV]
0
Threshold value
-30
-100
Minimum
V [mL]
Example of threshold value of a titration curve for the evaluation procedures Standard
and Asymmetric
E [mV]
Titration curve
V [mL]
E/
V [mV/mL]
1st derivative
Maximum (absolute)
Measured value
Threshold
value
V [mL]
Threshold Example of threshold value of a titration curve for the evaluation procedure Segmented
V [mL]
1st derivative E/
V [mV/mL]
V [mL]
Measured value
Threshold value
V [mL]
Steepest jump You can also select this parameter for recognition of the equivalence
only point (press <F4>): The titrator then recognizes only the steepest jump of
the titration curve.
Range You can also define a potential range for recognition of the equivalence
point. Equivalence points which lie outside this range are not recognized.
Press <F4>, select "Yes" in the mask that appears and then press <F4>
again:
Range METHOD
Esc OK
Tendency As a further aid in recognition of the equivalence point, you can define the
tendency, namely in what part of the titration curve descending or
ascending the equivalence point should be located (see diagram).
Use <F4> to select the tendency: "None", "Positive" or "Negative".
E [mV]
Limit B = +100
0
V [mL]
3.3.6.6 Termination
You can define how a titration should be terminated by selection of five different parameters.
The titrator can terminate the titration either
when the first of the selected conditions is met, or
when all the selected conditions are met.
An exception is the maximum volume: when this is reached, the titration is immediately
terminated!
Maximum volume You must enter the maximum volume. It is intended as a safety precau-
tion: if the titration is faulty, an excessive amount of titrant is not dis-
pensed unnecessarily as the titration is always terminated.
At potential METHOD
Esc OK
Slope The titrator terminates the titration when the slope of the titration curve is
less than a certain value. The measured slope must exceed this absolute
value once and drop below it twice to terminate the titration.
Press <F4>, select "Yes" and press <F4> again: Enter the slope [mV,
pH,.../mL] in the mask that appears.
Number EQPs The titrator terminates the titration after a certain number n of equivalence
points has been found.
Press <F4>, select "Yes" and press <F4> again: Enter the number in
the mask that appears.
Comb. terminate- The titrator does not terminate the titration until all defined termination
tion criteria conditions are met (exception: maximum volume, see above).
Select "Yes" with <F4>.
3.3.6.7 Evaluation
You determine which evaluation procedure is used to calculate the equivalence points found
and select potential values you wish to have evaluated.
Procedure Standard
Potential 1 No
Potential 2 No
Stop for reevaluation No
Procedure Use <F4> to select the procedure among several calculation modes
which matches the titration curve (see Section 8.3).
Standard Evaluation procedure for all S-shaped titration curves
Minimum Determination of the minimum of a titration curve
Maximum Determination of the maximum of a titration curve
Segmented Evaluation procedure for titration curves with segments
(segmented curve)
Asymmetric Evaluation procedure for S-shaped, highly asymmetric
titration curves.
Potential 1 In the selection of potentials, the titrator evaluates not only the equiva-
lence points, but also the titrant consumption in mmol or mL required for
attainment of these potential values (see Section 8.1: List of symbols).
Press <F4>, select "Yes" and press <F4> again: Enter the first potential
[mV, pH,...] in the mask that appears.
Instead of a number, you can also enter a potential stored as an
auxiliary value or a formula (see Section 2.5: Auxiliary values).
Stop for The EQP titration function is interrupted immediately before its comple-
reevaluation tion if the termination conditions and the condition defined here are met.
This allows you to modify parameters of the equivalence point recognition
(all) and the evaluation (potential 1 and 2). All evaluations are performed
again using the modified parameters (see Section 5.2.2).
Press <F4>, select "Yes" in the mask that appears then press <F4>
again:
Reevaluation METHOD
Condition neq=0
The condition "neq = 0" means that the EQP titration function is interrupt-
ed immediately before its completion if no equivalence point has been
found.
Symbol
Press <F3> to show the list of symbols (see Section 8.1). You can select
symbols from this list to define your own condition, e.g. VEQ > 0.6:
- Select "neq > 1" (under "Modify" command)
- delete "neq"
- select "VEQ" from the symbol list
- then position cursor on "1" and replace by "0.6".
Here you define the control and evaluation of an end point titration and thus titrate to a particular
value of the selected measurement unit.
NOTICE Before an end point titration to a particular pH value, you should calibrate the pH
electrode used!
Titrant/Sensor
Predispensing
Titrant addition
End point
Tendency
Termination
The titrator determines several measured values and volumes as raw results (see Section 8.1:
List of symbols and Section 3.3.4: Measure function).
Note: If you have selected a temperature sensor under the Sample function, the temperature
of the sample solution is measured automatically before the titrator executes this
function. If you have not attached a sensor (parameter "Manual"), the titrator adopts the
temperature entered at the start of the method. The slope of the pH electrode is
temperature-corrected by this measured or entered value and incorporated in the
calculation of the pH value.
3.3.7.1 Titrant/Sensor
Titrant NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DG111
Unit of meas. mV
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2). Confirm the one you want with OK.
3.3.7.2 Predispensing
Predispensing shortens the titration time. You can select one or two predispensing modes
when you press <F4>.
Predispensing METHOD
to volume
to (factor x sample size)
No
Esc Modify
Volume You dispense to a specified volume [mL] that you can enter when you
press <F4>. Instead of a number, you can enter a formula.
You can also enter a wait time: After the predispensing, the titrator waits
for this time to elapse before it adds the titrant in a controlled manner.
Factor x You dispense to a specified volume that is calculated from the product of
sample size the sample weight or volume and a factor; you can enter this factor if you
press <F4>.
You can also enter a wait time (see Volume).
In the subsequent continuous titrant addition, the titrator dispenses the volume in one step. It
acquires the potential values ET1 and ET2 (see Section 3.3.6.2).
In the subsequent dynamic titrant addition, it dispenses the volume in three steps (4/ 7, 2/ 7,
1/ 7 of the defined volume), which allows optimum calculation of the addition increment. It
acquires the potential values ET1 and ET2.
Dynamic
Continuous
Press <F3> for general information on what addition mode you should select:
In general, select the dynamic addition mode for acid/base titrations in aqueous media,
argentometric and redox titrations,
the continuous mode for acid/base titrations in nonaqueous media.
Dynamic For dynamic titrant addition in the EP titration, the same conditions apply
as in dynamic addition in the EQP titration (see Section 3.3.6.3). The
measured values are acquired with equilibrium control as in the EQP
titration (see Section 3.3.6.4).
The equilibrium conditions apply only in the end point range defined by
the following formula:
EP range = EP {1.5 * E(set)}.
Example: If the end point is -30 mV, the condition holds for above values
of -15 to -45 mV.
Outside this range: E (outside) = 4 * E holds.
If the end point is reached: E = E/2 holds.
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The titrator dispenses the titrant slowly at the start then at the maximum
rate until the defined control band. Within the control range, the dispens-
ing rate decreases exponentially. In the vicinity of the end point, the
titrator adds the increment V(min) (the smallest increment that the
titrator can dispense is 1/5 000 of the burette volume).
E [mV, pH]
Start of the control range
+200
4
5
+100
6
Control band = 250 mV
0 7 (4.3 pH)
8
-100 End point
V [mL]
Continuous Help
When you press <F3> you can adopt suggested values for the continuous
addition from the mask that appears (confirm with OK).
For titration curves with a steep control range, the control band must be
larger than that for the flat control range.
For V(min) you can enter a formula instead of a number.
The titrator measures the initial potential ET1 after 1 - 3 seconds and for
the table of measured values it acquires a measured value every 5
seconds.
EP absolute
EP relative
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EP absolute The absolute end point is the value on the electrode signal scale referred
to zero.
Press <F4> and enter the potential [mV, pH, ...] in the mask that
appears.
Instead of a number, you can enter a formula or call up a potential stored
as an auxiliary value.
Example: You have stored the value of "EPOT" of H3PO4 for the 1st
equivalence point as H4. If you wish to titrate to this potential,
enter H4.
EP relative The relative end point is the difference between the electrode signal at the
start of the titration and that at the end.
Press <F4> and enter the potential [mV, pH, ...] in the mask that
appears.
3.3.7.5 Tendency
A titration exhibits a positive or negative mV or pH change (see diagram). You have to define
this.
Press <F4> and select "Positive" or "Negative" in the mask that appears (press <F4>).
3
+ 200
4
EP relative = 310 mV (pH 5.2)
5
+ 100
0 7 End potential
EP absolute = - 30 mV (pH 7.5)
8
V [mL]
3.3.7.6 Termination
Termination METHOD
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Maximum volume You must define the volume. It is intended as a safety precaution: if the
titration is faulty, an excess amount of titrant is not added unnecessarily.
Delay is the time from attainment of the end point up to definitive termination of
the titration. If the measured value of the end point decreases within the
specified time, the titrator adds additional increments.
If you are not sure what parameters you should enter for the titration function, select the
standard method Learn titration and define the parameters for the titrant and sensor under the
Learn titration function.
Note: The titrator always titrates the entire volume of the burette used. You thus have to select
weight/volume of your sample in accordance with the burette volume.
Titrant/Sensor
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Titrant NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DG111
Unit of meas. mV
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Unit of measure- The defined measurement unit is entered automatically.
ment If you select the unit from the selection menu, you should select mV or the
unit defined in the Setup menu. Otherwise you will receive an error
message when the method is started.
When you start the method, the titrator executes one function after another. As soon as it has
completed the Learn titration function, it calculates the parameters from the response
behavior of the sensor, the shape of the titration curve and with consideration of the burette
volume.
It stores these as an EQP titration function and sends the data to the printer. While the data
are being printed, the titrator executes the remaining functions: The "Learn titration" has given
rise to an equivalence point titration!
LEARN TITRATION
EQP titration
Titrant/Sensor
Titrant ............................... NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] ................. 0.1
Sensor ................................ DG111
Unit of meas. ......................... pH
Predispensing ............................. to volume
Volume [mL] ........................... 1.0
Wait time [s] ......................... 0
Titrant addition .......................... Dynamic
E(set) [mV] .......................... 12.0
V(min) [mL] .......................... 0.08
V(max [mL] ........................... 0.4
Measure mode .............................. Equilibrium controlled
E [mV] ............................... 1.0
t [s] ............................... 1.0
t(min) [s] ............................ 2.0
t(max) [s] ............................ 20.0
Recognition
Threshold ............................. 2.0
Steepest jump only .................... No
Range ............................... No
Tendency .............................. None
Termination
at maximum volume [mL] ................ 10.0
at potential .......................... No
at slope .............................. No
after number EQPs ..................... Yes
n = ................................ 1
comb. termination conditions .......... No
Evaluation
Procedure ............................. Standard
Potential 1 ........................... No
Potential 2 ........................... No
Stop for reevaluation ................. No
If the titrator finds more than one equivalence point, it calculates the parameters for the one
with the steepest jump.
If the titrator does not find any equivalence points, it interrupts the method and an error
message appears (see Section 5.2.2).
The titrator first recognizes a possible equivalence point when this lies at the sixth measured
point (see Section 3.3.6.5).
As an EQP titration emerges immediately from the Learn titration function, you can titrate a
series of samples with the same content. If you have selected "Statistics" under the Calcu-
lation function, the result of the first sample will then be discarded!
Here you define the control and evaluation of a voltametric or amperometric equivalence point
titration. The equivalence point is that point at which exactly the same number of equivalents
of titrant and analyte have reacted. In most cases, it is virtually identical to the inflection point
of the titration curve. This inflection point is recognized and the equivalence point calculated.
Titrant/Sensor
Indication
Predispensing
Titrant addition
Measure mode
Recognition
Termination
Evaluation
The titrator determines several measured values and volumes as raw results (see Section 8.1:
List of symbols and Section 3.3.4: Measure function).
3.3.9.1 Titrant/Sensor
Titrant/Sensor METHOD
Titrant 1/ I
2 2
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DM142
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Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.4.). Confirm the one you want with OK.
3.3.9.2 Indication
Indication METHOD
Voltametric
Amperometric
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You can obtain an initial starting point for the current intensity to be
selected by measuring the corresponding solutions with different current
intensities (see Section 6.1.4) and recording the voltage value. This
should lie within the measurement range 1500 mV for both the initial
and the equivalence point potential (see Section 12.1: Technical Data).
E [mV]
V [mL]
V [mL]
Note: Higher current or voltage values result in higher jumps (a steeper curve) in the equi-
valence point region, however the platinum pins of the electrode become contaminated
quicker.
3.3.9.3 Predispensing
Predispensing shortens the titration time. You can select one of two predispensing modes
when you press <F4>.
Predispensing METHOD
toE volume
~ E(set)
to (factor x sample size)
No
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Volume You dispense a specified volume [mL] which you can enter when you
press <F4>. Instead of a number, you can enter a formula.
You can also enter a wait time: After the predispensing, the titrator waits
for this time to elapse before it adds the titrant in a controlled manner.
Factor x You dispense to a specified volume that is calculated from the product of
sample size the sample weight or volume and a factor; you can enter this factor when
you press <F4>.
You can also enter a wait time (see Volume).
In predispensing to volumes or (sample size x factor), the titrator adds the titrant in three steps
(4/7, 2/7, 1/7 of the defined volume).
You can enter only a constant increment for the volume (see Section 3.3.6.3: Incremental
titrant addition):
V [mL] 0.05
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You select the equilibrium controlled or timed increment measured value acquisition:
Equilibrium controlled
Timed increment
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These parameters are used to define the wait time up to measured value acquisition following
an incremental addition. In the equilibrium controlled measure mode, the wait time is variable,
in the timed increment it is constant. You can not decide the optimum measure mode for your
method until you know the reaction time of the components and the response time of the sensor
used.
The wait time up to the next increment addition also depends on the
definition of the
minimum time t(min) and
the maximum time t(max)
As soon as the potential change of the solution is less than the defined
equilibrium (E/t), the titrator acquires the measured value and adds the
next increment.
This can be at t(min) at the earliest and should be at t(max) at the latest.
At t(max) the measured value is in any case acquired, even if the equi-
librium condition is not yet met (see diagram in Section 3.3.6.4).
This measure mode results in fast increment addition in the flat part of the
titration curve and slow addition in the steep part.
Timed increment After every increment addition, the titrator allows the time you have
defined to elapse before it acquires the measured value (see diagram in
Section 3.3.6.4).
t [s] 3.0
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For both measure modes, the titrator acquires the potential, the time and the titrant volume.
You can print out these measured values after the titration of a sample (see Section 3.3.16:
Report).
3.3.9.6 Recognition
Recognition of the equivalence point of a titration curve depends on the type of reaction of the
components and hence on the evaluation procedure (see Section 3.3.9.8):
1. With the evaluation procedures Maximum and Minimum, an equivalence point is recog-
nized when the greatest (smallest) potential value of the titration curve is greater (less) than
two preceding and two subsequent values.
2. With the evaluation procedures Standard and Asymmetric an equivalence point is recog-
nized when the maximum of the absolute values of the 1st derivative of the titration curve
is greater than two preceding and two subsequent values.
3. With the evaluation procedure Segmented, an equivalence point is recognized when the
maximum of the absolute values of the 2nd derivative of the titration curve is greater than
two preceding and two subsequent values.
Note: For the first recognition of a possible equivalence point, the titrator needs a certain num-
ber of measured points (see Section 3.3.6.5).
You must or can support the equivalence point recognition using four parameters:
Threshold 10.0
Steepest jump only No
Range No
Tendency None
Threshold To ensure that minor disturbances in the curve profile are not recognized
as equivalence points, you must determine a threshold value:
+/-E, E/V oder 2E/V2. This must be exceeded.
Notes
1. The threshold value should be maximum half as large as the expected
maximum value of the first or second derivative at the equivalence
point.
2. The threshold value depends on so many factors (solvent, concentra-
tion, sensor, type of reaction, etc.) that you can not define the "correct"
threshold value until you have performed the first titration.
3. You will find examples of the threshold value for the different evalua-
tion procedures in Section 3.3.6.5.
Steepest jump You can also select this parameter for recognition of the equivalence
only point (press <F4>): The titrator then recognizes only the steepest jump of
the titration curve.
Range You can also define a potential range for recognition of the equivalence
point. Equivalence points which lie outside this range are not recognized.
Press <F4>, select "Yes" in the mask that appears and then press <F4>
again:
Range METHOD
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Tendency As a further aid in recognition of the equivalence point, you can define the
tendency, namely in what part of the titration curve descending or
ascending the equivalence point should be located (see diagram on
page 3-32).
Use <F4> to select the tendency: "None", "Positive" or "Negative".
3.3.9.7 Termination
You can define how a titration should be terminated by selection of five different parameters.
The titrator can terminate the titration either
when the first of the selected conditions is met, or
when all the selected conditions are met.
An exception is the maximum volume: when this is reached, the titration is immediately
terminated!
Maximum volume You must enter the maximum volume. It is intended as a safety precau-
tion: if the titration is faulty, an excessive amount of titrant is not dis-
pensed unnecessarily as the titration is always terminated.
At potential METHOD
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Slope The titrator terminates the titration when the slope of the titration curve is
less than a certain value. The measured slope must exceed this absolute
value once and drop below it twice to terminate the titration.
Press <F4>, select "Yes" and press <F4> again: Enter the slope
[mV/mL] or [A/mL] in the mask that appears.
Number EQPs The titrator terminates the titration after a certain number n of equivalence
points has been found.
Press <F4>, select "Yes" and press <F4> again: Enter the number in
the mask that appears.
Comb. termina- The titrator does not terminate the titration until all defined termination
tion criteria conditions are met (exception: maximum volume, see above).
Select "Yes" with <F4>.
3.3.9.8 Evaluation
You determine which evaluation procedure is used to calculate the equivalence points found
and select potential values you wish to have evaluated.
Procedure Standard
Potential 1 No
Potential 2 No
Stop for reevaluation No
Procedure Use <F4> to select the procedure among several calculation modes
which matches the titration curve (see Section 8.3).
Standard Evaluation procedure for all S-shaped titration curves;
can be used for curves with steep jumps in titrations with
voltametric and amperometric indication.
Minimum Determination of the minimum of a titration curve
Maximum Determination of the maximum of a titration curve
Segmented Evaluation procedure for titration curves with segments
(segmented curve); can be used for titrations with amper-
ometric indication.
Asymmetric Evaluation procedure for S-shaped, highly asymmetric
titration curves.
Procedure Notes
1. In an evaluation with the standard procedure is not possible, the
equivalence point is calculated by interpolation (see Section 8.3.1).
If an evaluation is not possible with the asymmetric procedure, the
equivalence point is calculated by the standard procedure or by
interpolation (see Section 8.3.4).
In both cases, the evaluation procedure will be documented for each
sample in the "raw results" report if it differs from the defined proce-
dure. If you have to work according to GLP guidelines, you should
therefore always record the raw results (see Section 3.3.16).
E [mV] E [A]
V [mL] V [mL]
E [mV]
Example of a titer determination of iodine solution [0.1 mol/L]
with L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
V [mL]
Potential 1 In the selection of potentials, the titrator evaluates not only the equiva-
lence points, but also the titrant consumption in mmol or mL required for
attainment of these potential values (see Section 8.1: List of symbols).
Press <F4>, select "Yes" and press <F4> again: Enter the first potential
[mV, A] in the mask that appears.
Instead of a number, you can also enter a potential stored as an
auxiliary value or a formula (see Section 2.5: Auxiliary values).
Stop for The EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) function is interrupted immediately before
reevaluation its completion if the termination conditions and the condition defined here
are met (see Section 3.3.6.7).
Here you define the control and evaluation of an end point titration with voltametric or ampe-
rometric indication.
Titrant/Sensor
Indication
Predispensing
Titrant addition
End point
Tendency
Termination
The titrator determines several measured values and volumes as raw results (see Section 8.1:
List of symbols and Section 3.3.4: Measure function).
3.3.10.1 Titrant/Sensor
Titrant/Sensor METHOD
Titrant 1/ I
2 2
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DM142
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Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.4). Confirm the one you want with OK.
3.3.10.2 Indication
Indication METHOD
Voltametric
Amperometric
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You can obtain an initial starting point for the current intensity to be
selected by measuring the corresponding solutions with different current
intensities (see Section 6.1.4) and recording the voltage value. This
should lie within the measurement range 1500 mV for both the initial
and the end point potential (see Section 12.1: Technical Data).
V [mL]
V [mL]
3.3.10.3 Predispensing
Predispensing shortens the titration time. You can select one or two predispensing modes
when you press <F4>.
Predispensing METHOD
to volume
to (factor x sample size)
No
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Volume You dispense to a specified volume [mL] that you can enter when you
press <F4>. Instead of a number, you can enter a formula.
You can also enter a wait time: After the predispensing, the titrator waits
for this time to elapse before it adds the titrant in a controlled manner.
Factor x You dispense to a specified volume that is calculated from the product of
sample size the sample weight or volume and a factor; you can enter this factor if you
press <F4>.
You can also enter a wait time (see "Volume").
With the predispensing, the titrator dispenses the volume in one step.
The addition can only be continuous (see Section 3.3.7.3: Continuous titrant addition):
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The titrator dispenses the titrant slowly at the start then at the maximum
rate until the defined control band. Within the control range, the dispens-
ing rate decreases exponentially. In the vicinity of the end point, the
titrator adds the increment V(min) (see diagram in Section 3.3.7.3); the
smallest increment that the titrator can dispense is 1/5 000 of the burette
volume.
For V(min) you can enter a formula instead of a number.
The titrator measures the initial potential ET1 after 1 - 3 seconds and for
the table of measured values it acquires a measured value every 5
seconds. The titrator can store maximum 300 measured values. If this
limit is exceeded, it reduces the number of measured values by half by
leaving only every second measured value in the memory. The new
measured values continue to be acquired every 5 seconds.
Note: The control band determines the control and the speed of the end point titration. To enter
a "reasonable" value, you should perform an equivalence point titration with timed-
increment measured value acquisition. Using the table of measured values of this
titration, you can determine both the end point potential and the control band exactly.
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3.3.10.6 Tendency
Tendency METHOD
Tendency Negative
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Note: The tendency of a voltametric titration with a positive current intensity is negative, with
a negative current intensity it is positive. The tendency of an amperometric titration with
a positive voltage is positive, with a negative voltage it is negative.
3.3.10.7 Termination
You define the termination of a titration by selecting two resp. three parameters.
Termination METHOD
Maximum volume You must define the volume. It is intended as a safety precaution: if the
titration is faulty, an excess amount of titrant is not added unnecessarily.
Delay is the time from attainment of the end point up to definitive termination of
the titration. If the measured value of the end point decreases within the
specified time, the titrator adds additional increments.
Maximum time Instead of or in addition to the delay time, you can also enter a time when
the titration should be stopped.
Enter a maximum time when, e.g. you perform a stating (see METTLER
method 90016: Drift determination for KF titrations).
If you define a value for both termination parameters, the titration will be
terminated when one of the two values is reached.
Note: If the titration is terminated because the maximum time has been
reached, no end point will be calculated. VEND (VEX) is recorded
as the raw result.
3.3.11 pH/mV-stat
With the aid of this function you can perform a pH-stating. You determine the parameters which
assure the constancy of a potential value, which lead to termination of the pH-stating and which
are used for the evaluation.
Titrant/Sensor
Pretitration
End point
Tendency
Termination
Storage interval
Evaluation
The titrator determines the following raw results (see also 8.1: List of symbols):
the titrant consumption in mL or mmol up to termination of the pH-stating.
the titrant consumption in mL or mmol up to attainment of defined time limits.
the mean titrant consumption in mL/min or mmol/min within the defined time limits.
the correlation coefficient CSTAT, which results from calculation of the mean titrant
consumption through linear regression.
Notes
1. If you have selected a temperature sensor under the Sample function, the temperature of
the sample solution is measured automatically before the titrator executes this function. If
you have not attached a sensor (parameter "Manual"), the titrator adopts the temperature
entered at the start of the method. The slope of the pH electrode is temperature-corrected
by this measured or entered value and incorporated in the calculation of the pH value.
2. In the recording of a titration curve, you obtain only the actual pH-stating. You can follow
the graphical plot of the pretitration only on the display.
Titrant/Sensor
To modify the titrant or the sensor, press <F4>:
Titrant NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DG111
Unit of meas. mV
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Unit of measure- The defined measurement unit is entered automatically.
ment If you select the unit from the selection menu, you should select mV or the
unit defined in the Setup menu, otherwise you will receive an error mes-
sage when the method is started.
Pretitration
Select the pretitration if the potential value of your solution differs from the value you need for
the pH-stating:
Press <F4> and select "Yes" in the mask that appears.
Press <F4> and enter the control band [mV, pH, ...] in the mask that appears (see Section
3.3.7.3: EP titration, Titrant addition).
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Potential The value you enter here is kept constant during the pH-stating. Instead
of a number, you can enter a formula or call up a potential stored as an
auxiliary value (see example in Section 3.3.7.4).
Control band The defined value controls the end point range: The lower the value, the
faster the titrator reacts to a deviation from the potential of the defined end
point.
Help
You can accept suggested values for the value of the control band: Press
<F3> and confirm a value in the mask that appears with OK.
For pH-statings whose end point lies in a steep control range, the
control band must be larger than for statings whose end point lies in a
flat control range.
Tendency
The tendency you have to define refers to the titrant which is added. The kinetics of the reaction
determined by pH-stating are always in the opposite direction!
Press <F4> and select "Positive" or "Negative" in the mask that appears.
Termination
You define the termination of the pH-stating by the following parameters:
Maximum volume The entry is intended as a safety precaution: if the titration is faulty, an
excess amount of titrant is not added unnecessarily.
t(min) is the earliest time a termination can take place; it depends on the
minimum consumption within the defined time range.
Min. consumption The stating is terminated when not more than 0.1 mL titrant are consumed
Time span within 10 seconds (example of default parameters).
This condition can be effective at the earliest after 60 seconds [t(min)].
After 600 seconds [t(max)], the stating is terminated even if the condition
is not met.
Storage interval
You define a time interval for storage of the measurement data.
Press <F4> and enter the interval in the mask that appears.
With the default value, the current measured value and the associated volume are stored after
10 s.
The titrator can store and print out maximum 300 measured values. If the defined interval is
too small, after 300 measured values the titrator first eliminates the values of the pretitration.
If the limit of 300 measured values is then again exceeded, it reduces their number by half by
leaving only every second measured value in the memory. The measured values continue to
be stored at the defined interval.
Evaluation
The following parameters define the evaluation of the pH-stating:
Evaluation METHOD
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Time limit t1 The titrant consumption is calculated up to the defined times t1 and t2
Time limit t2 (see Section 8.1: List of symbols).
The time limits are not restricted to the values t1 and t2 entered here. In
one of the additional Calculation functions, you can calculate, e.g.
the mean titrant consumption within different time limits with
R = QSTAT (100, 200).
the titrant consumption up to a different time limit with
R = VT (200).
the correlation coefficient within a different time limit with
R = CSTAT (300, 600).
In this manner you can also define additional results with new time limits
following a pH-stating (see Section 6.5.3: Perform calculations).
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t [s]
1 t(min)
t(max)
3.3.12 Calculation
You can use this function to calculate one result R for every sample.
Formula R=Q*C/m
Constant C=M/(10*z)
Decimal places 3
Result unit %
Result name
Statistics No
Formula Press <F4> to open the "List of formulas" and select a different formula
or enter the one you need for your calculation (see also Section 8.4:
Examples of formulas).
Constant Press <F4> to open the "List of constants" and select a different constant
or enter the one you need for your calculation.
Symbol
You can select the symbols you need for your calculation from the list that
appears by pressing <F3>. It contains all symbols possible for the
individual functions (see also Section 8.1: List of symbols).
You can link together all available parameters and numeric values.
Example illustrating the entry of the formula "R=QSTAT(120,180)":
- Press <F4> and accept "R=VSTAT(100,200)",
- position the cursor on "V", delete it and select "Q" from the list,
- replace "100" by "120",
- skip the comma with the cursor and
- replace "200" by "180".
Decimal places Enter the number of decimal places you require in the result.
Result unit Press <F4> to select the unit from the selection menu.
Result name You can enter the name with an attached keyboard.
Notes
1. Some standard methods include three Calculation functions. If you need only one result,
delete the formula "Rn = ..." with CE. This skips the function when the method is processed.
R1
V
Q1 Q2 Q3
Another example is the METTLER method 90001: In addition to the NaOH consumption in
mL as a result, the acid content of HCl in mol/L and in g/L are calculated.
3. R and C are indexed according to the preset sequence. If you delete, e.g. the formula
"R2 =...", 3 remains as the index for the third calculation if you do not change it yourself (see
Section 8.2: Use of indices).
4. You must enter the molar mass M and the equivalent number z of the 2nd and 3rd
Calculation function as numeric values or insert as Hj if you have stored them as auxiliary
values (see Section 2.5): M and z are defined in the Sample function for the calculation
of the first equivalence point (see Section 3.3.2).
5. If you do not know the number of equivalence points, you can have Q recognized by a
condition instead of defining indices for Q (see "List of formulas").
Example: R = Q (200 < EPOT < 300) means that the Q used for the calculation is that whose
equivalence point potential lies between 200 and 300 mV. If the titrator detects more than
one equivalence point in this range, it calculates the first (see also Section 8.4.3).
6. The titrator checks your entries when you quit the parameter mask with OK. If you have
entered wrong formulas or constants, you immediately receive an appropriate error
message, e.g.
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7. The titrator stores results until you start a new sample series or switch off the titrator (see
also Section 8.5.6).
8. If you abort the method with Reset, an evaluation of the data obtained to date follows. If
you were to abort the titration sequence (see point 2), e.g. shortly before the second
equivalence point, you would receive result R1 but not R2 and R3 (see Section 5.2.4).
3.3.13 Calibration
You can use this function to calibrate an electrode: its zero point and its slope are calculated.
You determine the buffers which you use for calibration of the sensor. The potential of the
buffer solutions is acquired using the Measure function (see example in the Quick Guide).
Notes
1. As the slope of an electrode depends on the temperature, it is important to incorporate the
temperature in the calibration.
Before the Measure function, the temperature of the buffer solution is measured
automatically if you have attached a temperature sensor; otherwise, the temperature you
entered before the start of the calibration is used (see Sample function, Sections 3.3.2
and 5.1).
If you later measure the pH value of a solution at a different temperature, the slope of the
sensor is temperature-corrected by the titrator.
2. The calibration data (zero point, slope and calibration temperature) are entered automat-
ically with the date in the parameter mask of the sensor (see Section 2.2.2).
3. Depending on the number of buffer solutions measured, the titrator performs the following
calibration:
With one buffer solution, it calculates the zero point of the sensor. The slope remains
unchanged.
With several buffer samples, it calculates the zero point and the slope of the sensor by
means of a linear regression through the measured points.
Sensor DG111
Buffer type pH (DIN/NIST)
Result R 1
Minimum slope [mV/unit] -55.0
Maximum slope [mV/unit] -65.0
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Buffer type Press <F4> and select the type in the mask that appears:
pH (DIN/NIST),
pH (MERCK),
pH (METTLER TOLEDO) or
pH, pM, pX.
Buffer type The titrator has 8 values each for DIN/NIST, MERCK Titrisol and METTLER
TOLEDO buffer solutions stored which you can select to calibrate pH
electrodes. Under "pH, pM, pX (free selection)" enter values of user-
selected buffer solutions to calibrate pH or ion-selective electrodes (see
Note 2).
First buffer pH 4
Second buffer pH 4
Third buffer pH 4
Esc Modify OK
If your first buffer solution does not have a pH value of 4, press <F4>
(otherwise, select 2nd buffer):
Select a different buffer value from this list, e.g. pH 3 and confirm with
OK.
In the "pH (MERCK Titrisol)" mask select the 2nd buffer and again
press <F4> to select its pH value, e.g. pH 7 etc.
Notes
1. The buffer values apply to a temperature of
25 C for DIN/NIST buffers
20 C for MERCK Titrisol buffers
25 C for METTLER TOLEDO buffers.
If you calibrate at a different temperature, these buffer values are
automatically temperature-corrected and recorded on the printout.
If you calibrate at a temperature that lies outside the defined range for
the corresponding buffer, "Temperature outside limits" appears in the
report; however, the calibration data will be recorded.
Buffer type 2. For the pH, pM, pX buffer values you can also enter formulas.
Result R "1" (result index): The measured values E of the buffer solutions used are
stored under the first Calculation function: R1 = E (see Section 8.2: Use
of indices). The titrator calculates the zero point and the slope of the
electrode by linear regression by assigning the measured values to the
standard concentrations of the buffer solutions. The index must thus be
the same as under the Calculation function.
Minimum slope Enter the minimum and maximum slope; the slope of an electrode is a
Maximum slope measure of its quality.
If you obtain a slope, e.g. with the pH buffer types in a pH calibration which
lies outside the limits you have defined, the calibration data are not
entered for the corresponding sensor. The error message "Data not
transferred" appears on the report.
3.3.14 Titer
Titer is an assignment function: The result R or its calculated mean value x of the titration of
a titrant is assigned to the titer by t = R or t = x and automatically entered in the parameter
mask of the titrant with the date (see Section 2.1.2 and the example in the Quick Guide).
Titer METHOD
Titrant NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Formula t = x
Esc Modify OK
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Note: If you delete, e.g. one result of these titer determinations under the auxiliary function
Results, the new calculated mean value will not be entered in the parameter mask of
the titrant!
Auxiliary value is an assignment function. The result (R or Ri) or its calculated mean value
(x or x [k]) or a raw result of the titration function is assigned to the auxiliary value Hj and
entered automatically with the date in the parameter mask of the auxiliary value (see Section
2.5 and Section 8.2: Use of indices).
20 auxiliary value memories are available: H1 - H20.
ID
Formula H20=R1
Esc OK
Formula Enter "H = R" or "Hj = Ri" if you determine the auxiliary value with a single
sample.
Enter "H = x " or "Hj = x [k]" only if you determine the auxiliary value with
more than one sample so that the calculated mean value is assigned to
the auxiliary value. The Statistics calculation must be selected in the
Calculation function for this.
You can also enter, e.g. "H (Hj) = VEND * 1.5" as a formula.
Symbol
If "Formula" is selected, you can open the list of symbols with <F3> (see
also Section 8.1). Select the symbol from this list which should be
assigned to the auxiliary value, e.g. for the formula "H6 = VEQ":
- Position the cursor on "2",
- replace "20" by "6",
- position the cursor on "R" and delete "R1",
- select "VEQ" from the symbol list.
3.3.16 Report
Note: If your method contains two Titration functions, e.g. standard method "2 Step titrations
(EQP)", a Report function also follows the first Titration function so that you can record,
e.g. the table of measured values and titration curve of the first function. The reason for
this is that the titrator stores only the measured values of the last Titration function.
The titrator stores the raw results of all functions up to the determination of the next
sample within a series (see Section 8.5.6).
Report METHOD
Output Printer
Results Yes
All results No
Esc Modify OK
Output Use <F4> to select the unit(s) or card to which the data should be sent:
Printer,
Memory card (not with DL50),
Computer,
Printer + memory card (not with DL50) or
Printer + computer.
Printer is stored as the default parameter (for the printer you have
defined, see Section 2.7.1).
If you have not defined a printer and/or computer, the function can not be
executed. This case neither initiates an error message nor does it
influence the titration.
If you have defined and switched on a printer, but this is set to "offline",
the titrator waits until you switch the printer to "online" and then starts to
transfer its data.
If you have defined and attached a computer, but have not switched it on,
an appropriate error message appears.
If you have selected memory card but have not inserted one, an appro-
priate error message appears.
Results All results defined in the Calculation function are recorded for the current
sample after every titration. Use <F4> to select "No" if you do not want a
report.
All results After the last titration of a sample series, the results of all samples are
recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>. These include the statistics,
calibration, titer and auxiliary value data if the parameter or the functions
have been defined in the method.
Raw results After every titration the raw results such as VEQ or VDISP of the current
sample are recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
Table of mea- After every titration the table of measured values of the current sample
sured values is recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
Sample data After the last titration of a sample series the sample data of all samples
are recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4> (ID, molar mass, equivalent
number, weight/volume, correction factor).
E V curve After every titration the titration curve Potential vs Volume of the current
sample is printed out if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
E/V V curve After every titration the 1st derivative of the titration curve Potential vs
Volume of the current sample is recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
The ordinate representation is linear.
log E/V V After every titration the 1st derivative of the titration curve Potential vs
curve Volume of the current sample is recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
The ordinate representation is logarithmic.
2E/V2 V After every titration the 2nd derivative of the titration curve Potential vs
curve Volume of the current sample is recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
The ordinate representation is linear.
E t curve After every titration the titration curve Potential vs Time of the current
sample is recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
V t curve After every titration the titration curve Volume vs Time of the current
sample is recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
V/t t curve After every titration the 1st derivative of the titration curve Volume vs
Time of the current sample is recorded if you select "Yes" with <F4>.
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This menu is used for the entry and storage of sample data. You can enter weight or volume,
identification, correction factor and temperature for maximum 60 samples. The data remain
stored even if you switch off the titrator; data of analyzed samples, on the other hand, are
deleted.
The menu is always accessible during the analysis to allow the user
to see which samples have already been titrated
to modify or delete data of samples not yet analyzed
to enter data for additional samples.
DL50/DL53: You can enter data for only one sample series.
DL55/DL58: You can enter data for three sample series; these series can be run with
the same method or with three different methods.
You can enter the data of a so-called urgent sample.
With the Run key, method(s) and sample data are called up automatically and analyzed in
succession by the titrator (see Section 5).
When you press the Sample key, the (blank) sample data list appears:
Add
Add SAMPLE
Esc OK
1) appears if you have defined and attached a
computer (see Section 4.3).
Number of samples 1
Method ID 00001
User
Esc OK
Method ID Enter, e.g. 00001 (example for the standard method "Equivalence point
titration", see Section 5.1): This calls up the method to be used for
analysis of the samples.
If you do not know the identification of the method, press <F4> "Modify":
The method groups appear.
Confirm either user or METTLER methods: The list of these methods
appears.
Confirm the method you need for the analysis.
Note: The titrator also accepts methods stored on an inserted memory card or in an attached
computer: When you enter an identification whose method is not stored in the titrator,
the method is first searched for on the memory card and entered (not possible with the
DL50). If the method is not stored on the card, it is requested from the computer and
entered (see Operating Instructions: Computer Interface Description).
Press <F5> to show the sample data mask (weight entry as example):
Sample ID Enter or modify or delete if you have already defined the identification in
the Sample function (Section 3.3.2).
Modify entry
Save entry
OK
Limits You can not change the limits. These data do not appear if you have
defined a fixed volume in the Sample function.
Correction factor You can enter a value for every sample that is reconciled in the
calculations if you enter f in the formula of the Calculation function.
Example: Each substance has a different, known moisture content
whose value you can insert for f:
1st sample: Moisture content = 4% f = 0.96 R = Q * C/(m * f)
2nd sample: Moisture content = 3% f = 0.97 R = Q * C/(m * f)
Temperature Enter the temperature of the solution to be titrated. You can not change
the value if you have defined a temperature sensor in the Sample func-
tion.
When you confirm the entries, the sample data mask for the second and the third sample
appears, followed by the sample data list:
Selected sample
Sample series
Esc OK
Selected sample The sample highlighted by the selection bar when you confirmed "Delete"
is deleted.
Notes
1. You can not delete sample data of a series which are done until all defined samples have
been analyzed. When you then press <F2>, you can delete only the series.
2. If the titrator is controlled by a computer, you can not delete the sample data (see Section
6.8.3).
A list of all sample data contained in the sample data memory is printed out.
4.1.4.1 DL50/DL53
You add data of a new sample to the existing data of a sample series:
Add SAMPLE
Sample to series1)
Esc OK
1) If you have transferred the existing data from a computer, "Sample to series (data:
computer)" appears, see Section 4..
If the series has been processed, "New sample series" also appears.
Sample to series The sample data mask for sample No. 4 of method 00001 appears
(example in Section 4.1.1).
As long as you do not delete the data of a series classed as done, you
can add data for a new sample to the series.
4.1.4.2 DL55/DL58
You either add the data of an additional sample or that of a new series to the existing data of
a series. The series are processed by the titrator in the defined sequence.
Add SAMPLE
1) appears when you have defined and attached a computer (see Section 4.3). If you
have transferred existing data from the computer. "Sample to series (data: comput-
er)" also appears scroll display
New sample You can add maximum two additional series to an existing series.
series
Before the first sample series (possible only if its method has not yet
been started):
Select the blank line above the first sample and press <F5>: The "Add"
mask appears (see above and the sequence in Section 4.1).
Select a sample data line of the first series and press <F5> : The "Add"
mask appears (see above and sequence in Section 4.1).
Sample to series The sample data mask for sample No. 4 of method 00001 appears (ex-
ample in Section 4.1.1).
You can add samples to a completed series before the titrator starts to
process the next series, in other words before you confirm the result list
of the last sample with OK.
As soon as you have confirmed the result list of the last sample of a series,
all its data are deleted when the next series is defined. You can then enter
the data for a new sample series.
Urgent sample
If you have to analyze one sample immediately while a sample series is being processed by
the DL55/DL58, you can insert this after the active series sample. The sample series is
interrupted and then continued after the determination.
Add SAMPLE
Number of samples 1
Method ID 00001
User
Esc OK
Number samples You can not modify these: You can determine only one urgent sample at
a time!
Method ID Enter the identification of the method which should be used to determine
the sample.
After entry and confirmation of the sample data, the following appears:
Note: When a defined sample series has been analyzed and you confirm the Add command
to add a sample to the series, "Urgent sample" is also available in the mask that appears
(see previous page).
If you have attached a balance to the titrator, you must have defined this in the Setup menu.
If not, "Balance" does not appear in the sample data mask.
When you press <F4>, the value displayed on the balance appears, e.g.
Weight: SAMPLE
> 1.36181
Esc OK
With METTLER TOLEDO balances which have a key to transfer the weight,
you can enter the weight values for a sample series from the balance
without pressing a key on the titrator. The setting "Bidirectional transmis-
sion mode" is required for this.
Some balances show the sample number, others also show weight limits
(DeltaTrac).
With weight "0.0" in the first sample data mask, press <F4>.
Press the TARE key of the balance to display the current weight.
Activate the weight transfer with the appropriate key of the balance: The
weight is entered in the sample data mask; at the same time, the titrator
automatically starts the weight entry for the next sample.
If you have loaded the DLWin or the LabX titration software or an appropriate program on the
attached computer, you can request the sample data stored on it. With the "Add" command,
the following appears automatically:
Add SAMPLE
New sample series
New sample series (data: computer)
Esc OK
ID
User
Esc OK
ID You enter the identification of the sample series stored in the computer.
This is transferred to the sample data memory with OK. These sample
data can only be printed out or displayed ("Modify" command).
If you wish to add the data of a new sample to a series transferred from the computer, confirm
"Sample to series (data: computer)" in the "Add" mask with OK. The sample data are added
to the sample data list.
You will find further information in the Operating Instructions for the computer interface or the
DLWin or LabX titration software.
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5. Analysis
You perform titrations with a selected method. The data required for this are stored in the
Method and Setup menus. You prepare your sample, titrate it and receive the result.
You enter the sample data such as weight or volume directly before the start of each sample
determination. These data are also entered in the sample data memory. To modify them during
the titration or to add samples to a defined sample series, you can open the Sample menu.
While a method is running, you can call up the auxiliary functions "Stirrer" and "Results"; all
other auxiliary functions and the Setup and Method menus are blocked.
In this menu, the functions of the Run and command key <F5> are identical, in other words you
can press one or other key.
DL50/DL53: One titration curve is displayed (EQP/EP titration: Potential vs. Volume,
pH/mV titration: Potential vs. Time).
When you press the Run key, there are two possibilities for the display (as an example of the
representation, the standard method "Equivalence point titration" is used. This has been
changed for the determination of CaCl2 and stored with the identification 00001):
No data in sample data memory: All sample data in sample data memory (see
Section 4.1):
Notes
1. If you have defined an expiry date for the titrant and this has lapsed, an appropriate
message follows the "Defined are" mask. In order to determine a titer before the sample
analysis, you can confirm the message with Esc.
2. When the sample data mask or that of the "Current sample" appears, the sample is active
in the sample data memory. The titrator executes the Sample function of the method and
starts to acquire the time for every determination as the raw result TIME (see Section 5.2:
Example of an analysis sequence and Section 8.1: List of symbols).
3. The titrator also accepts methods which are stored on an inserted memory card or in an
attached computer: When you enter an identification whose method is not stored in the
titrator, the method is first sought on the memory card and entered (not possible with the
DL50). If the method is not stored there, it is requested from the computer and entered
(see Operating Instructions: Computer Interface Description).
Method ID Enter, e.g. 00001: This calls up the method which should be used for
analysis of the samples.
If you do not know the identification of the method, press <F4> (Modify):
The method groups appear.
Confirm either user or METTLER methods: The list of these methods
appears.
Confirm the method you need for the analysis.
Delete
If, e.g. you have called up a method which you do not wish to use for the
analysis, you can delete it. You have this possibility available with direct
start if you confirm the "Defined are" mask with Esc (see page 5-4).
If you still have to enter sample data such as the temperature for buffer solutions to be
measured in a sensor calibration, you can do this for every sample in the Sample menu (see
Section 4.1).
Sample ID Enter or modify or delete if you have already defined the identification in
the Sample function (see Section 3.3.2).
Limits You can not change the limits. This information does not appear if you
have defined a fixed volume in the Sample function.
Correction factor You can enter a value for each sample which is reconciled in the
calculations if you insert f in the formula of the Calculation function (see
Section 4.1).
Temperature Enter that of the solution to be titrated. You can not change the value if
you have defined a temperature sensor in the Sample function.
If you work with a sample changer, in other words you have defined "ST20A" as a titration
stand, the mask always appears, but is confirmed automatically (no OK command).
If you have defined "Auto stand" as the titration stand, the mask does not appear as a system,
e.g. a robot undertakes insertion or changing of the sample.
Sample No. 1 RUN The titrator starts to process the method with the
Sample ID 45320 Sample function.
Weight [g] 1.23452 ( Enter ID.)
Limits [g] 0.02 - 2.0 Weigh in sample, enter the weight for the first
Correction factor f 1.0 sample or have it transferred from a balance.
Balance OK
( Enter correction factor and temperature.)
Press <F5> or the Run key.
Current sample RUN
Before you confirm this mask, fix the sample bea-
No. 1 of 3 ker to the titration stand.
Sample ID 45320
Method ID 00001
OK
Stir function RUN The titrator stirs with 80% of the maximum speed for
30 seconds (CaCl2 dissolves during this time). The
Wait time [s] 30 elapse of time is displayed.
Speed [%] 80
mL
1) appears only with DL55/DL58 (see next page)
Table Values Curve1) Hold2) 2) appears only with DL55/DL58 (see Section 5.3)
Result list RUN After the last method function, in other words before
Method: 00001 the result list appears, the titrator ends the time
Sample 1 acquisition for this sample determination (see Note 2,
R1 = 29.26 % Section 5.1): The sample is present in the sample
data memory as done.
OK
Sample No. 2 RUN The sample data mask for the second sample ap-
Sample ID 45321 pears:
Weight [g] 1.08723 Procede as described under sample 1.
Limits [g] 0.02 - 2.0
Correction factor f 1.0
Balance OK
Current sample RUN You are "prompted" to insert the second sample etc.
No. 2 of 3
Sample ID 45321
Method ID 00001
OK
At the end of the series, the results of all samples appear in the display.
If you confirm this result list, the mask "Samples to be analyzed" again appears. The method
used to perform the last titration is entered as method.
In the sample data memory, all samples of this series are present as done. You can now add
samples to this series here (see Section 4.1.4).
As soon as you start a new series or an individual sample, all data of the executed series
will be deleted.
Notes
OK
If you have to use two sensors to, e.g. set the pH before the actual determination with a
phototrode and have only one sensor option, "Sensor 1: DP660" appears.
The message always appears before the function in which the second resource is needed.
4. Result list
a. During a titration, you can always activate the Results key to view the results generated
to date (see Section 6.5.1).
b. All results of a learn titration are marked in the display by an exclamation mark(!).
c. With a sample series, the titrator skips the list for each sample you have excluded from
the analysis sequence (see Section 6.7.3).
d. With a sample series, all menus and auxiliary functions between the individual
determinations are again accessible if you do not confirm the result list of the sample.
You can then, e.g. also modify the method used to analyze the samples of this series
(see Section 5.2.3).
This is no longer possible if you exclude the "Result list for each sample" from the
sequence (see point c.).
This sequence of a pH-stating in which the titrator should start the titration immediately
after sample addition shows the entry of the sample data in the Sample menu during the
titration:
Current sample RUN Add the sample and immediately confirm with OK.
No. 1 of 5
Sample ID 592
Method ID 33
OK
Press Sample
Press Run
mV E t curve
If the pH-stating is not yet complete, the E - t curve of
the pH/mV-stat function is again displayed. Other-
wise, the function executed by the titrator appears.
s
Table Values Curve Hold
1. After the Learn titration function if it has not found any equivalence points (see Section
3.3.8).
Confirm the error message: The representation of the Titration function shown before the
interruption appears in the display (see example below).
If you wish the titrator to execute the remaining functions of the method,
press <F5>, "Proceed": The titrator executes the remaining functions.
2. At the immediate end of an EQP titration or EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) function when the
condition for the defined parameter Stop for reevaluation is met (see Sections 3.3.6.7 and
3.3.9.8). The following display appears:
6.789 mL
265.9 mV
Table Curve Proceed
You can now confirm "Proceed" (the analysis is continued) or press the Results key to
perform the reevaluation, see Section 6.5.2.
Note: If a method is interrupted which is not stored in the titrator but has been requested from
the computer or a memory card, a reevaluation is not possible (see Section 5.1: Note
3 and Section 6.5.2).
After every sample determination, you can modify the method used to perform the series. A
requirement is that you do not exlude the "Result list for each sample" from the analysis
sequence (see Section 6.7.3).
If you wish to modify the functions of the method,
all parameters of the Sample function are blocked with the exception of the numeric
parameters you have defined for the ST20A titration stand.
with all other functions you can change only the numeric parameter values.
When you save the method, the printer automatically records the complete method with the
modified values: these remain stored for the method.
To continue the sample series, press the Run key twice: The prompt to insert the next sample
appears.
Note: You can not change a method which is not stored in the titrator but is requested from
the computer or the memory card.
If you wish to abort the sample which is currently being titrated, press the Reset key. The mask
"METTLER TOLEDO/DL5x/Version x.x" appears.
If you abort the sample at a time at which a result has already been calculated this is
displayed in the result list (auxiliary function "Results"). If no result has been calculated, only
the sample number will be listed.
Individual sample
The sample is present in the sample data memory as done and is deleted as soon as you start
the analysis of a new sample.
Sample series
A series is not aborted with Reset: The sample is present in the sample data memory as done.
With Run the display for the remaining samples of the series appears (example):
Delete Start
If you confirm "Hold" during a sample determination, the titrator stops the function it is currently
executing. You can then modify the method used to analyze the sample:
- Press the Method key (example):
Methods METHOD
Method ID 00001
Print Modify
Notice METHOD
OK
In the case of an interrupted sample determination, the modifications apply only to the
functions which the titrator has not yet started to execute. Exceptions are the Stir, EQP/EP
titration, EQP/EP titration (Ipol/Upol) and pH/mV-stat functions.
Note: You can not modify a method which is not stored in the titrator but is requested from the
computer or the memory card (see Section 5.1: Note 3).
You can store three sample series in the sample data memory of the DL55/DL58. These are
processed in this menu by the titrator in sequence with your help. An attached sample changer
automates this procedure.
You can check the ongoing method in the Sample menu (see Section 4).
As soon as the next sample series is started, all data of the executed series are deleted. At
the end of the processed sample series, only the data of the last series remain stored. They
are deleted as soon as you start the determination of a new sample or series.
With all titration stands, the sample data mask appears only if you have not entered the weight
(volume) for the samples before the start of the method.
If you work with titration stand 1, 2 or an external stand, you must confirm the mask "Current
sample" for every sample.
If you have attached a sample changer, the titrator titrates the samples of all measurement
methods without the need for your intervention. A requirement is that
you have entered all sample data
you have excluded the mask "Defined are" from the analysis sequence (see Section 6.7.3)
the methods use the same resources or their setup data are defined at the other drive
(titrants), at a different sensor option (sensors) or at the other ST20A output (solvents) (see
comparison of the titration sequences on the following page).
If you work with the auto stand, the mask "Current sample" does not appear, in other words
each sample determination is started without confirmation. As a result, you can attach a robot
to handle sample changing. The same prerequisites hold for the automatic running of sample
series as for the use of the sample changer.
Note: All information concerning automation in this titrator's Reference Handbook relates to
the earlier METTLER TOLEDO Sample changer ST20A. Its name continues to appear
in some places. Operation of other METTLER TOLEDO sample changers via your
titrator is described in the corresonding Operating Instructions.
Comparison of the analysis sequences for three sample series at the ST20A titration stand or at stand 1, 2 or the
external stand. (The masks "Defined are" and "Result list for each sample" are excluded from the sequence for
stand 1/2/external.)
Samples to be analyzed RUN
No. 1 of 3 No. 1 of 3
Sample ID 45320 Sample ID 45320
Method ID 00001 Method ID 00001
OK
It then starts to titrate the samples of method 8 (the Current sample RUN
setup data are the same as for method 00001). At the
end of all sample determinations of method 8, the No. 1 of 6
following appears: Sample ID 11
Method ID 2
Result list RUN OK
Method: 8
Sample 1 The titrator titrates all samples of method 2. At the end
R1 = 97.386 % of the 6 determinations, the following appears:
Sample 2
OK Result list RUN
Method: 2
Sample 1
R1 = 4.234 mmol
R2 = 2.31 g/L
OK
No. 1 of 10
Sample ID 432148
Method ID 8
OK
If the titrator has to process methods which have the same burette drives or sensor inputs in succession on the
sample changer, you have to intervene:
Delete Start
No. 1 of 4
Sample ID 45320
Method ID 00001
Change resources RUN Place the burette with the EDTA solution on bu-
rette drive 2 and attach the DP660/DP5 Pho-
Drive 2: 0.1 mol/L EDTA totrode to sensor input 1 (pH option in slot 1) and
Sensor 1: DP660 plug into titration stand.
OK
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6. Auxiliary functions
You can use these symbol keys to perform the activities mentioned below. These auxiliary
functions are independent of a titration method, but they can support or supplement a method.
While a titration is running, you can activate only the functions of the Stirrer and Results keys,
all other keys are blocked.
Print out additional reports of the series last performed or sample last
Report titrated
Data Copy data from titrator to the memory card and vice versa (not possible
Transfer with DL50)
Transfer data from the titrator to the computer
Select whether titrator should be controlled by the computer
Enter bar-code string (computer transfer)
6.1 Sensor
When you press the Sensor key, the following auxiliary functions appear:
Measure potential
Measure temperature
Calibrate temperature sensors
Measure voltage/current (Ipol/Upol)
You can measure the potential of solutions (mV, pH, %T, etc.).
Sensor DG111
Unit of meas. mV
Titration stand Stand 1
Speed [%] 50
Temperature [C] 25.0
Temperature sensor Manual
Report No
t [s] 5
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Unit of measure- The defined measurement unit is entered automatically.
ment You can select a different measurement unit from the selection menu
(press <F4>).
Titration stand Press <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
Temperature Enter the temperature of the solution to be measured if you have not
attached a temperature sensor.
Temp. sensor Press <F4> to select: Manual, TEMP A, TEMP B, TEMP C or TEMP D.
Report Use <F4> to select "Yes" if desired: A measured value will be recorded
t [s] every 5 seconds if you accept the time interval of "5".
Titration stand Press <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
Report Press <F4> to select "Yes" if desired: A measured value is recorded every
t [s] 5 seconds if you accept a time interval of "5".
You can calibrate your Pt100 or Pt1000 sensors. The zero point determined by this procedure
is entered together with the date in the parameter mask of the corresponding temperature
sensor (see Section 2.3).
Press <F5>: the mask with the prompt to immerse the sensor in ice
water appears. (We advise you to use a Dewar vessel.)
When you are certain that the sensor has cooled to 0 C, confirm this
with OK:
The calibration was successful if Modify and Start reappear in the
display. You can calibrate the next Pt sensor.
If the measured temperature value does not lie between -2 C and
+2 C, an appropriate error message appears.
Confirm this message and first "check" the temperature value given
by the sensor using the auxiliary function Measure temperature
(see Section 6.1.2).
You can measure the voltage or the current of solutions with polarized sensors (mV, A).
Sensor DM142
Indication Voltametric
Titration stand Stand 1
Speed [%] 50
Report No
t [s] 5
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the polarized sensors you have
defined in the Setup menu (see Section 2.4). Confirm the one you want
with OK.
Titration stand Press <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
Report Use <F4> to select "Yes" if desired: A measured value will be recorded
t [s] every 5 seconds if you accept the time interval of "5".
6.2 Stirrer
You can start the stirrer and change its speed, e.g. to dissolve a substance.
Stirrer STIRRER
Modify Start
Titration stand Press <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
Stirrer STIRRER
Speed [%] 50
OK
Change the speed and confirm with OK: the stirrer stirs at the new speed or is at a standstill
if you have entered zero.
To follow the analysis sequence in the display again, press the Run key.
Note: All information concerning automation in this titrator's Reference Handbook relates to
the earlier METTLER TOLEDO Sample changer ST20A. Its name continues to appear
in some places. Operation of other METTLER TOLEDO sample changers via your
titrator is described in the corresonding Operating Instructions.
You can control the sample changer (titration stand: ST20A) and the attached pumps/
dispensers manually. For this you must define the sample changer in the Setup menu and have
attached it (see Section 2.7.4).
Direction forward
Number of positions 1
Number of Enter the number of positions the turntable should move forward or
positions backward.
6.3.3 Dispense/rinse
If you have attached a pump or a dispenser to an ST20A output, you can dispense or rinse the
sensor in the titration vessel.
Dispense/rinse CHANGER
6.4 Burette
When you press the Burette key, the following auxiliary functions appear:
Rinse burette
Rinse tip
Dispense
Dispense continuously
Titrate manually
Dispense continuously (Ipol/Upol)
Titrate manually (Ipol/Upol)
6.4.3 Dispense
Dispense BURETTE
You can dispense stepwise and follow the potential change as a function of the dispensing in
the display. You must define the following parameters:
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu. Confirm the one you want with OK. The sensor acquires
the measured values in the measurement unit you have defined for this
sensor (see Section 2.2.2).
Titration stand Use <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
Temperature Enter the temperature of the solution to be measured if you have not
attached a temperature sensor.
Temp. sensor Press <F4> to select: Manual, TEMP A, TEMP B, TEMP C or TEMP D.
You can titrate manually and follow the potential change as a function of the dispensed volume
in the display. You must define the following parameters:
Titrant NaOH
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DG111
Unit of meas. mV
Titration stand Stand 1
Speed [%] 50
Temperature [C] 25.0
Temperature sensor Manual
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Unit of measure- The defined measurement unit is entered automatically.
ment You can select a different measurement unit from the selection menu
(press <F4>).
Titration stand Press <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
Temperature Enter the temperature of the solution to be measured if you have not
attached a temperature sensor.
Temp. sensor Press <F4> to select: Manual, TEMP A, TEMP B, TEMP C or TEMP D.
Use <F5> to start, interrupt and continue the titration, use <F1> to
terminate it.
Start: The titrator starts to dispense and increases the dispensing
rate continuously. The measured values "mL" and "mV, pH,..."
are displayed.
Hold: The dispensing is interrupted, but measurement of the poten-
tial value continues.
Proceed: The titrator starts again to dispense at the smallest dispensing
rate, in other words you control the addition in the vicinity of the
desired end point with the <F5> key.
End: The titration is terminated.
The results are displayed: the volume in "mL" and "mmol" and the poten-
tial in the selected measurement unit. You can print out these results.
You can dispense stepwise and follow the voltage and current change as a function of the
dispensing in the display. You must define the following parameters:
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the polarized sensors you have
defined in the Setup menu (see Section 2.4). Confirm the one you want
with OK.
Titration stand Use <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
You can titrate manually and follow the voltage or current change as a function of the dis-
pensed volume in the display. You must define the following parameters:
Titrant 1/ I2
2
Concentration [mol/L] 0.1
Sensor DM142
Indication Voltametric
Titration stand Stand 1
Speed [%] 50
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the polarized sensors you have
defined in the Setup menu (see Section 2.4). Confirm the one you want
with OK.
Titration stand Press <F4> to select: Stand 1, Stand 2, ST20A, Auto stand or External
stand; this tells the titrator what stirrer it has to control.
Use <F5> to start, interrupt and continue the titration, use <F1> to
terminate it.
Start: The titrator starts to dispense and increases the dispensing
rate continuously. The measured values "mL" and "mV" or
"A" are displayed.
Hold: The dispensing is interrupted, but measurement of the voltage
or current value continues.
Proceed: The titrator starts again to dispense at the smallest dispensing
rate, in other words you control the addition in the vicinity of the
desired end point with the <F5> key.
End: The titration is terminated.
The results are displayed: the volume in "mL" and "mmol" and the voltage
value in "mV" or the current value in "A". You can print out these results.
6.5 Results
You can also press the Results key during a titration. The following auxiliary functions can be
executed:
1) appears only when the titrator interrupts the analysis (see Section 6.5.2)
You can view the results generated in the titration of a sample or a sample series. The list is
displayed at the earliest (press <F5>) during the first titration (only "Method ID" and "Sample
1" appear if no result is available).
The parameters for the reevaluation of an EQP titration are displayed when the titrator
interrupts the current EQP titration or EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) function immediately before
completion as the defined condition for the Stop for reevaluation parameter is met (see
Sections 3.3.6.7 and 3.3.9.8). In such a case, the message "Reevaluation required" appears
(see Section 5.2.2) and you can modify the following parameters under this auxiliary function
(example):
Threshold 1000
Steepest jump only No
Range Yes
Tendency Positive
Potential 1 No
Potential 2 No
Maximum volume 5
To continue the interrupted sample determination, press the Run key: The representation
of the EQP titration/EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) function shown before the interruption appears
in the display.
Press <F5>: The titrator executes either the EQP titration/EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) function
(if, e.g. dispensing must be continued owing to the modified parameters) or the next function.
Notes
1. To evaluate the effects of your changes, you can
view and print out the table of measured values or curve (see Sections 6.5.4 and 6.6).
check the new raw results of the EQP titration/EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) function:
select the auxiliary function Perform calculations (see Section 6.5.3)
assign the raw results to Rx or Cx , e.g. Rx = VEQ or Cx = VP1.
2. "Perform reevaluation" does not appear if the interrupted method is not stored in the titrator
but on the memory card or in the computer (see Section 5.1).
3. With the DL55/DL58, "Perform reevaluation" also appears if you interrupt the current EQP
titration/EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) function of a user method after a possible predispensing.
The auxiliary function does not appear if the interrupted method is a METTLER method.
At the end of a titration, you can perform additional calculations for these samples. The function
appears when you press the Results key on completion of the titration. In the case of a sample
series, this is possible only if the "Result list for each sample" is not excluded from the se-
quence of a series (see Section 6.7.3).
DL55/DL58: The auxiliary function also appears if you interrupt the titration and then press
the Results key.
When you select the auxiliary function, the following parameters appear:
Formula Rx = Q*Cx/m
Constant Cx = M/(10*z)
Decimal places 3
Result unit %
Result name
Formula Press <F4> to open the "List of formulas" and accept a different formula
from the list or enter the one you need for your calculation (see also
Section 8.4: Examples of formulas).
Constant Press <F4> to open the "List of constants" and accept a different constant
from the list or enter the one you need for your calculation.
Symbol
You can take the symbols you need for your calculation from the list you
obtain when you press <F3>. This includes all symbols possible for the
individual functions (see Section 3.3.12: Calculation function and Section
8.1: List of symbols).
Decimal places Enter the number of decimal places you wish to have in your result.
Result unit Press <F4> to select the unit from the selection menu.
Result name You can enter the name using an attached keyboard.
Press <F5> to calculate and display the result(s), press <F3> to print it
(them) out.
On completion of every titration, you can display the table of measured values or view the
titration curve of this sample again. The function appears when you press the Results key at
the end of the titration. With a sample series, this is possible only if the "Result list for each
sample" is not excluded from the sequence of the series (see Section 6.7.3).
When you select the auxiliary function, the following appears (example):
You can view either the table of measured values, the measured value
pair Potential/Volume or the titration curve.
1) DL50: With the "(display) Curve" command, the E-V curve is shown in the case of an EQP/
DL53: EP titration and the E-t curve with a pH-stat titration.
1) DL55: The "(display) Curve" command remains active when you have selected it. Press
DL58: <F4> to show the selection menu from which you can select one of the possible
curve representations:
E V curve Potential vs Volume
E/V V curve 1st derivative (Potential vs Volume)
log E/V V curve 1st derivative (Potential vs Volume, logarithmic)
2E/V2 V curve 2nd derivative (Potential vs Volume)
E t curve Potential vs Time
V t curve Volume vs Time
V/t t curve 1st derivative (Volume vs Time)
If you have selected Statistics: Yes in the method under the Calculation function(s), the mean
value is calculated with a sample series of 2 samples, with more than 2 samples you also obtain
the standard deviation and the relative standard deviation. This auxiliary function is then
accessible under the Results menu to modify the statistical evaluation, i.e. to allow elimination
of outliers.
The function appears when you press the Results key on completion of every titration. This is
possible only if the "Result list for each sample" is not excluded from the sequence of the series
(see Section 6.7.3).
Display evaluation
Delete result
Undo deletion
Esc OK
R1 n = 6
x = 1.234 %
s = 0.01268 %
OK
Delete result Using the result list you decide what sample result is an outlier and then
delete it.
Sample No. 1
Result R 1
Esc OK
Enter the number of the sample whose result should be deleted, e.g.
2.
Enter the number (index) of the result defined by the Calculation func-
tion.
Delete result If you confirm OK, the result is deleted and the statistical data are
calculated with the new number of samples. You can delete several
sample results and always view the final result in the mask "Statistical
evaluation" (example):
You can use the parameter "All results" of the auxiliary function Report
to print out the new evaluation (see Section 6.6).
Undo deletion As long as the result list of this sample series remains stored, you can
undo the deletion for all sample results:
Sample No. 1
Result R 1
Esc OK
Enter the number of the sample and that of the corresponding result R:
The result of this sample will be reincorporated in the statistical
calculation.
6.6 Report
On completion of each sample series, you can print out additional reports or transfer them to
a computer (see also Section 3.3.16: Report function). In the case of a sample series, this is
possible only if you have not excluded the "Result list for each sample" from the sequence of
the series (see Section 6.7.3).
DL55/DL58: You can activate the auxiliary function if you interrupt the titration and then press
the Report key.
Report REPORT
Output Printer
Results No
All results No
Modify Start
Output Press <F4> to select the output unit to which the data should be sent:
Printer,
Memory card (not with the DL50)
Computer,
Printer + memory card (not with the DL50) or
Printer + computer.
Results All results of the sample last determined defined in the Calculation
functions are recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>.
All results Results of all samples generated to date are recorded when you select
"Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>. They also include the statistical data if
these have been calculated (see Section 6.5.5).
Raw results The raw results of the sample last determined are recorded when you
select "Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>.
Table of The table of measured values of the sample last determined is recorded
measured values when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>.
Sample data The sample data of all samples of the current series are recorded when
you select "Yes" with <F4> press <F5>.
E V curve The titration curve Potential vs Volume of the sample last determined is
recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>.
E/V V curve The 1st derivative of the titration curve Potential vs Volume of the sample
last determined is recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press
<F5>. The ordinate representation is linear.
log E/V V The 1st derivative of the titration curve Potential vs Volume of the sample
curve last determined is recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press
<F5>. The ordinate representation is logarithmic.
2E/V2 V The 2nd derivative of the titration curve Potential vs Volume of the sample
curve last determined is recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press
<F5>. The ordinate representation is linear.
E t curve The titration curve Potential vs Time of the sample last determined is
recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>.
V t curve The titration curve Volume vs Time of the sample last determined is
recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>.
V/t t curve The 1st derivative of the titration curve Volume vs Time of the sample last
determined is recorded when you select "Yes" with <F4> and press <F5>.
You can or must select or define the following settings for the titrator:
Date/time format
Date/time
Language
Report header
Titrator ID
Audio signal
You have several possibilities for the date and time notation. If you wish to change the existing
formats, select this menu line and press <F4>:
Formats MISC.
Esc Modify OK
Date format Press <F4> to select one of the four possible formats.
If you change the formats, e.g. after a month they are transferred to all
data stored at the time.
To change the date or the time, select this menu line and press <F4>; the mask appears in
which you can overwrite the date.
6.7.1.3 Language
In the titrator all texts are stored in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. To change
the active language, select this menu line and press <F4>:
Language MISC.
Esc Modify OK
If you wish to enter an identifier or a text (with attached keyboard) which should appear in the
header of every report of a titration method, select this menu line and press <F4>:
Text:
Text:
Esc OK
6.7.1.5 Titrator ID
If you wish to enter an identification for your titrator this is always recorded select this menu
line and press <F4>; the mask appears in which you can enter an identification.
An audio signal confirms either every keystroke or draws your attention to instructions, notes
and error messages. When the titrator is delivered, all these parameters are assigned a signal.
To change this, press <F4>:
Keystroke Yes
Results Yes
Messages Yes
Esc Modify OK
Results Yes: A brief signal sounds after every result that appears in the display.
If you do not wish to hear this, press <F4>: "No.
Messages Yes: A signal draws your attention to error messages, notes and in-
structions.
If you do not wish to hear this, press <F4>: "No.
The measuring inputs for sensors and temperature sensors must be adjusted to ensure the
titrator measures potential and temperature values correctly.
The adjustment of the measuring inputs is performed by METTLER TOLEDO and the calibration
data of the characteristic line of each input recorded on a data sheet, which is enclosed with
every sensor option (see Section 10.5.1).
The measuring inputs of the pH option installed in slot 1 of the titrator in the factory are adjusted;
the calibration data are stored and can be printed out (see mask).
Option in slot 1
Option in slot 21)
Sensor 1: Offset 0
Slope 30950
Temp 1 (Pt100): Offset -15463
Esc OK
2. If you receive a data sheet with a pH option which contains only calibration data, these are
stored on the option itself. They are automatically adopted for every slot and can not be
deleted. In this case you can only view the data:
Sensor 1: Offset 0
Slope 30950
Temp 1 (Pt100): Offset -15463
Esc OK
3. You always receive a data sheet with a KF option which contains only calibration data, in
other words the data are stored on the option and are automatically adopted for each slot;
they can not be deleted:
During the sequence of an analysis, information is shown in the display which you must confirm
with OK to allow the titrator to continue working:
the mask "Defined are" appears at the start (see Section 5.1), and
on completion, the "Result list" for every titrated sample within a series (see Section 5.2).
You can exclude these two masks from the analysis sequence to accelerate it.
Esc Modify OK
Defined Yes: The mask "Defined are" appears before the determination of a
resources sample or sample series. If this is not required, select "No" with
<F4>.
Result list Yes: Within a sample series the result list appears after the determination
for each sample of each sample if you are working with titration stand 1, 2 or external.
If this is not required, select "No" with <F4>.
With series which you perform at a sample changer (titration stand:
ST20A) or at an auto stand, the mask is skipped automatically (see
Sections 5.1 and 5.4).
You can decide if all people who work with the titrator should also have access to the Setup
or Method menu, i.e. have the possibility to delete resources or modify methods. If you have,
e.g. temporary staff who can perform only routine analyses, it is good practice to block their
access to these menus.
Esc Modify OK
Expert In the factory setting of the titrator, you have access to all menus. To
change this, select "Routine" with <F4>.
Routine In the Setup menu you can only print out the defined resources.
In the Method menu you can only print out the methods.
In the Data transfer menu, you can not
- transfer data to the computer
- remote-control the titrator
- transfer data to and from the memory card
- delete data on the memory card
- format a memory card.
In the Analysis menu you can not modify an ongoing method (DL55/
DL58: see Section 5.3).
Esc OK
and while holding down the Shift key, press key 1 three times: "Expert"
and the "Modify" command reappear.
The RS option has a socket whose two TTL inputs you can activate (see Section 10.7). To do
this, you must have
installed the option in the third slot,
attached the devices whose signal should be scanned.
Input In 3.1
Start: The input signal of the attached device is scanned until you press
<F5> (Stop). The input signal Off corresponds to a voltage of 5 V,
On to a voltage of 0 V.
Example: A level sensor is attached via a TTL input to check the amount
of liquid in a container. The setup is designed for a maximum level of
500 mL:
TTL socket
Level sensor
500 mL
If the container holds more than 500 mL, the sensor sends the input
signal Off.
If the container holds less than 500 mL, the sensor sends the input
signal On to indicate that the container should be filled.
The RS option has a socket whose four TTL outputs you can control (see Section 10.7). To
do this, you must have
installed the option in the third slot
attached the devices you intend to control.
Note: TTL are signals which do not transfer power. To operate devices such as a pump,
you must connect an amplifier in the circuit (see Section 10.7)
Output Press <F4> to select: "Out 3.2", "Out 3.3", "Out 3.4" or Out 3.1".
On/Off
Start: The attached device is controlled until you press <F5> (Stop). The
output signal On (Start) corresponds to a voltage of 0 V, Off (Stop)
to a voltage of 5 V.
Input controlled
Input In 3.1
Output signal Normal
Esc Modify OK
TTL socket
The titrator checks at the start whether the signal of the selected input is
in Section 6.7.5).
With this voltage of 0 V the titrator controls the pump (normal output
signal) so that it starts to pump liquid from the supply vessel into the
container with the level sensor.
As soon as this container holds more than 500 mL, the pump is switched
off automatically.
Inverted: The pump can be controlled only with the 5 V signal instead of
the normal output signal of 0 V. When the pump is switched off,
the voltage is 0 V.
Sequential
You can use this special mode to control, e.g. a dispenser.
Sequential MISC.
Number of pulses 10
Pulse duration [s] 1.0
Interval [s] 1.0
Esc OK
Pulse duration
On
With the DL53, DL55 and DL58 you can back up your data on a memory card. You can also
transfer the data to a computer or control the titrator from the computer; for this you can enter
a bar-code string.
Memory card
Computer 1)
Remote control1)
Bar-code string 1)
1) Theseparameters do not appear until you have defined the computer in the Setup
menu (see Section 2.7.3)
You can use a memory card with the DL53, DL55 and DL58 to
1. store user methods and resources when the user data memory is full
back up all data of the user data memory, i.e. resources and user methods.
You can reload these data when needed on the same or on another titrator of the same
type. The cards you can use are listed in Section 12.8, insertion information in Section
10.6).
2. store reports of analyses.
You can print these out from the card at any time.
DL50: You can use only a memory card supplied by METTLER TOLEDO to load a new software
version.
Esc Start
Start: The card is formatted and the end of the operation displayed.
Note: Formatting of a 1 MB SRAM card takes approx. 30 seconds, that of a 2 MB Flash card
approx. 4 minutes.
Display directory
Copy from titrator to card
Copy from card to titrator
Format card
<F5> shows the list of the reports for each sample of the series (see
following page):
1, 2 and 3 refer to the sample No., [1] to the number of the Report function
(index, relevant only with special methods). [*] appears if the report has
been sent by the auxiliary function Report (Report key).
<F4> prints out the results and/or curves defined in the function.
User methods
Resources
Memory copy
Esc OK
Method ID
Enter the identification of the method; if you do not know this, press <F4>:
The list of user methods appears from which you can select the one you
wish to copy.
If a method with the same ID is stored on the card, an appropriate
message appears.
Resources: <F5> is used to show the list of resources from which you
can select those you wish to copy. Resources stored on the card will be
overwritten.
Esc Start
You use this procedure to generate a backup copy of the user data
memory.
Start: All stored resources and user methods are copied and stored as
"memory copies" on the card with date and time (see following
page). During the copying operation, the message "Data are trans-
ferred" appears.
User methods
Resources
Memory copies
Esc OK
User methods: Use <F5> to show the mask of the method ID. If you do
not know the identification, press <F4>: The list of user methods appears
from which you can select the one you wish to copy.
If a method with the same ID is stored in the user data memory, an
appropriate message appears.
If the sample data list contains data, you can not copy the method until
you have deleted these data (see Section 4).
Resources: Use <F5> to show the list of resources from which you can
select those you wish to copy.
Titrants stored in the titrator are overwritten if their names and concen-
trations are the same as the titrants being copied. All other titrants
remain stored.
Sensors and solvents stored in the titrator are overwritten if their names
are the same as those being copied.
All other resources are overwritten (temperature sensors, auxiliary
values, titration stands, peripherals).
From card Memory copies: With <F5> the following appears (example):
10-Oct-1996 16:45
11-Nov-1996 10:12
12-Dec-1996 14:34
Esc Start
Esc Start
Start: All data of the user data memory are overwritten by those of the
memory copy of Oct. 10, 1996.
If the sample data list contains data, you can not load the copy
until you have deleted these data (see Section 4).
Format card To delete all data on the card in one operation, you can reformat the card
(see start of this section).
6.8.2 Computer
You can transfer user methods and/or defined resources from the titrator to a computer. A
requirement for this is that you have
defined the computer in the Setup menu and attached it
loaded the DLWin or the LabX titration software or an appropriate program.
Esc OK
User methods
Resources
Memory copy
Esc OK
User methods: Use <F5> to show the mask with the method ID. If you
do not know the identification, press <F4>: the list of user methods
appears from which you can select the one you wish to transfer.
Resources: Use <F5> to show the list of resources from which you can
select those you wish to transfer.
Esc Start
Start: All data except those in the sample data memory are transferred.
During the operation, the message "Data are transferred" appears.
Note: You can also transfer data stored in the computer back to the titrator. You will find further
information in the Operating Instructions of the computer interface or in the Operating
Instructions of the DLWin or the LabX titration software.
You determine whether the titrator is controlled exclusively by a computer. The requirement
for this is that you have loaded the DLWin or the LabX titration software or an appropriate
program.
Remote control DATA TRANSFER
Status Off
Esc Modify OK
Status Press <F4> to select "On": The titrator can be controlled only by the
computer, i.e. you can neither enter data on the titrator, nor start an
analysis nor execute an auxiliary function.
When you have confirmed "On", all that appears is:
Remote control
Bar-code string
Esc OK
To follow the entries and commands of the computer in the display of the titrator, you can use
the following keys:
Arrow keys Scroll parameters of a mask
Run key Display of the active function of an ongoing method
Sample key Sample data list
Data transfer key Switch off remote control
Enter a bar-code string (see next section).
You will find further information on remote control in the Operating Instructions of the computer
interface or in the Operating Instructions of the DLWin or the LabX titration software.
This parameter is intended for automatic systems. The string which is read in by a defined and
attached bar-code reader is immediately transferred to the computer (see Section 2.7.3).
If you do not have a bar-code reader, you can enter the string here with the titrator keyboard.
>
Esc OK
When you confirm the entry with OK, the string is transferred to the
computer.
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7. The DL58
This section explains the resources, commands and functions for the development of methods
which the other three titrators do not possess. With the preloaded METTLER and standard
methods, you can change only the parameters of the functions. The DL58 memory holds
additional, Special methods which allow the insertion of identical or new functions or the
deletion of existing functions thus enabling you to develop completely new methods.
Note: You can also run the special methods with the DL53 and DL55 if you purchase a dongle
and the special methods available on memory cards (see Section 11.2).
"Control inputs" and "Control outputs" are available in the Setup menu as additional resources
which you must define.
You can use the parameters of this resource only if you have installed an RS option in the third
slot. The two inputs In 3.1 and In 3.2 of the TTLIO socket are used for the attachment of devices
whose signal should be scanned (see Sections 6.7.5 and 10.7).
If you select this menu and press <F4>, the following appears:
Notes
1. When the titrator is delivered, the English name for the fill level sensor is defined. Should
you wish to store the Spanish name, use the Modify command (see Section 7.1.1.1).
2. If you have added device names to the list, the Delete command appears (<F2>).
7.1.1.1 Modify
Press <F4>, "Modify", to show the parameters of the control input whose name and input you
can change.
Esc Modify OK
Name You can change the name by pressing <F4> and selecting a new name
from the list of input names which appears.
Storage procedure
The definition of the control input is stored when you confirm both the parameter mask and the
list of names of the control inputs with OK. The modification of a parameter is always stored
when you press a Menu or Auxiliary function key (see corresponding paragraph at the end of
Section 2.1.2).
7.1.1.2 Add
With this command you can add a new device to the list of the defined devices. The following
mask always appears:
Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Input In 3.1
Esc Modify OK
You can modify the parameters by the procedure described in Section 7.1.1.1.
If you define, e.g. several devices with the same name, you must provide these with an
additional identification so that the titrator can distinguish them, e.g. Fill level sensor/2. If you
do not, a message appears (see Section 2.1.3).
You can use the parameters of this resource only if you have installed an RS option in the third
slot. The four outputs Out 3.1...Out 3.4 of the TTLIO socket are used for the attachment of, e.g.
dosing equipment (see Sections 6.7.6 and 10.7).
If you select this menu and press <F4>, the following appears:
Pump
Dispenser
Valve
Esc Delete Add Modify OK
Note: When the titrator is delivered, the English name for the stored devices is defined. Should
you wish to store the Spanish name, use the Modify command (see Section 7.1.2.1).
7.1.2.1 Delete
If you press <F2>, "Delete", the device for the defined output will be deleted from the list.
7.1.2.2 Modify
Press <F4>, "Modify", to show the parameters of the control output whose name and output
you can change.
Name Pump
Output Out 3.1
Esc Modify OK
Name You can change the name by pressing <F4> and selecting a new name
from the list of output names which appears.
Output Select with <F4>: "Out 3.1", "Out 3.2", "Out 3.3" or Out "3.4".
Storage procedure
The definition of the control output is stored when you confirm both the parameter mask and
the list of names with OK. The modification of a parameter is always stored when you press
a Menu or Auxiliary function key (see corresponding paragraph at the end of Section 2.1.2).
7.1.2.3 Add
With this command you can add a new device to the list of defined devices. The following mask
always appears:
Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Output Out 3.1
Esc Modify OK
You can change the parameters by the procedure described in Section 7.1.2.2.
If you define, e.g. several devices with the same name, you must provide these with an
additional identification so that titrator can distinguish them, e.g. Pump/2. If you do not, a
message appears.
If you press the Method key and scroll the menu downward (Shift and -key), the following
appears:
Methods METHOD
METTLER methods
Special methods
Print OK
You can change these two special methods to meet your requirements and store them under
a different method ID. Each new method is stored in the "Special methods" group.
You can modify the special method by changing or deleting its functions or by adding new
functions. Virtually all functions can occur more than once in a method.
Special method
delete
Functions
add
Parameters modify
Press <F4> when the surfactant determination is selected: The list of functions appears.
Title
Sample
Stir
Esc Add Modify OK
Add You can insert a new function after every selected function (see following
page). If you select a wrong order when inserting functions (e.g. you can
not place the EQP titration function before the Sample function), an error
message appears, but not until the method is stored.
Delete You can not delete the Title function as it is used to identify the method
and must always be placed at the head of the functions.
You can not delete the Sample function as it provides the titrator with
information regarding the titration stand at which titration is performed.
If, e.g. Stir is selected and you press <F3>, the list of functions you can add appears:
Select the function you wish to add and press <F5>. It will be inserted under the Stir function.
Note: The number in brackets is the maximum possible number of this function a special
method can contain.
(*): A special method can contain maximum 6 titration functions.
7.3.1 Temperature
You can use this function to measure the temperature of a solution under defined conditions.
The titrator acquires the measured value as raw result T (see Note a. in Section 3.3.4).
Sensor Temp A
Unit of meas. C
T [C, F, K] 0.02
t [s] 2.0
t(min) mode Fix
t(max) [s] 30.0
Sensor Press <F4> to select the temperature sensor: TEMP A, TEMP B, TEMP C
or TEMP D.
T The temperature drift must be less than T/t (0.01 C/s) during the
t period t (2 s) if the temperature is to be acquired as a measured value.
This occurs within a defined time interval t(min) and t(max).
t(min) mode t(min) is earliest time for the acquisition of the measured value. Select
t(min) from the selection menu:
Fix
T > set value
T < set value
Esc Modify
Fix: With <F4> the mask appears in which you can change t(min).
T greater than set value: Instead of a fixed time you can select a condi-
tion: The measured value must be greater or
T less than set value: less than a specified set value: <F4> is used
to show the mask in which you can enter the
set value [C, F, K].
t(max) is the latest time for the acquisition of the measured value.
If you have selected one of the conditions for t(min), the titrator starts the
next function when the measured temperature T is greater than (less
than) the set value and the drift condition is met, but at the latest after
t(max).
7.3.2 Instruction
This function allows you to intervene manually in the sequence of the titration method, in other
words the method is interrupted. The entered text appears at the desired position during the
current method in the display. The method does not continue until you confirm the instruction
with Run.
Instruction METHOD
Text _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Text
Text
Esc OK
7.3.3 Pump
With the aid of this function you can add solvent with a pump attached to the sample changer.
Pump METHOD
Solvent H2O
Volume [mL] 10
Stir No
Esc Modify OK
Solvent With <F4> select the solvent from the list which contains those you have
defined in the Setup menu (see Section 2.8).
Volume Enter the volume that should be added. You have defined the pump rate
of the device in the Setup menu.
Stir Select whether (Yes) or not (No) stirring should be effected during the
dosing operation.
This section explains the first 4 parameter groups of this titration function. The explanations
for those of the group Recognition, Termination and Evaluation can be found in Sections
3.3.6.5 through 3.3.6.7.
Titrant/Sensor
Predispensing
Titrant addition
Measure mode
Recognition
Termination
Evaluation
The titrator records several measured values and volumes as raw results (see Section 8.1).
7.3.4.1 Titrant/Sensor
Titrant Hyamine
Concentration [mol/L] 0.004
Sensor DP550
Unit of meas. mV
Titrant Press <F4> to open the list containing the titrants you have defined in the
Setup menu (see Section 2.1). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Concentration The defined concentration of the titrant is entered automatically.
Sensor Press <F4> to open the list containing the sensors you have defined in
the Setup menu (see Section 2.2.). Confirm the one you want with OK.
Unit of measure- The defined measurement unit is entered automatically.
ment If you select the unit from the selection menu, you should select mV or the
unit defined in the Setup menu, otherwise you will receive an error
message when the method is started.
7.3.4.2 Predispensing
Predispensing shortens the titration time. You can select one of two predispensing modes
when you press <F4>.
Predispensing METHOD
to volume
to (factor x sample size)
No
Esc Modify
Volume You dispense a specified volume [mL] which you can enter when you
press <F4>. Instead of a number, you can enter a formula.
You can also enter a wait time: After the predispensing, the titrator waits
for this time to elapse before it adds the titrant in a controlled manner.
Notice: The wait time includes the time of the dosing operation!
Factor x You dispense to a specified volume that is calculated from the product of
sample size the sample weight or volume and a factor; you can enter this factor when
you press <F4>.
You can also enter a wait time (see "Volume").
The titrator adds the volume in one step. It adopts the potential values
ET1 and ET2.
ET2
ET1
V [mL]
For the two-phase titration, only the incremental addition mode is available.
V [mL] 0.05
Esc OK
V The volume increment that the titrator adds is constant (see Section
3.3.6.3: Incremental titrant addition).
You define the duration of the mixing and separation time as well as the stirrer speed during
the separation time.
Mixing time After the addition of every increment, the two phases are stirred for this
time at the speed selected in the Stirrer function.
Separation During this time, the two phases should separate so that a stable
time measured value of the corresponding phase can then be acquired.
Stirrer speed You can set your "own" speed for the separation time or set it to 0.
With this function you can influence the progress of a method externally via the inputs of the
TTLIO socket. This is possible only with an RS option installed in the third slot (see Section
10.7). The titrator waits for the defined signal to be detected or the maximum time to elapse
before it processes the next function.
Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Input signal Rising
Max. time [s] 10.0
Esc Modify OK
Name With <F4> open the list containing the names of the inputs you have
defined in the Setup menu (see Section 7.1.1). Confirm the one you wish
to use with OK.
Input signal With Rising or Falling you specify the direction of change of the input
signal when the signal you have defined is detected.
Max. time This time defines the wait time for detection of the signal. On elapse of this
time, processing of the method continues even if no signal has been
detected.
With this function you can generate TTL signals. This is possible only with an RS option
installed in the third slot (see Section 10.7). The nature of the signal depends on the control
mode you have selected. The standard status of the control outputs is "high".
Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Control mode Fixed time
Instruction
Esc Modify OK
Name With <F4> open the list containing the names of the outputs you have
defined in the Setup menu (see Section 7.1.2). Confirm the one you wish
to use with OK.
Control mode The mode determines the number and nature of the generated TTL
signals. The following modes are possible (press <F4> ): "Fixed time",
"On/Off", "Input controlled" or "Sequential".
Fixed time
Select this mode when you wish to operate a device that is attached to the
control output over a fixed time period.
Enter the time during which the control output should be switched on.
On/Off
With this mode you can, e.g. switch on a device attached to the control
output at the start of the method and switch it off at the end of the method.
Select whether the control output should be switched on or off. The
status of the control output will be automatically set to off on completion
of the method.
Input controlled
This mode allows a device attached to the control output to be switched
on or off by a device attached to the control input (e.g. pushbutton). The
function is ended when the signal at the defined control input changes or
after elapse of a maximum time.
Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Output signal Normal
Max. time [s] 10.0
Esc Modify OK
Name: With <F4> open the list containing the names of the inputs you
have defined in the Setup menu (see Section 7.1.1). Use OK to confirm
the one which should control the control output function.
Output signal "Normal": The signal is routed directly from the control
input to the control output.
Output signal "Inverted": The signal of the control input is first inverted
and then routed to the control output.
Max. time: The maximum time defines the wait time for the signal change.
On elapse of this time, the method is processed further even if no signal
has been sent.
Sequential
Use this mode to select devices which you can use to either trigger
various actions through different sequences or repeat particular actions
through single pulses of the sequence (see Section 6.7.6).
Sequential METHOD
Number of pulses 10
Pulse duration [s] 1.0
Interval [s] 1.0
Esc OK
Pulse duration: Enter the time during which a pulse should be switched
on.
Instruction You can enter a text which is shown while the function is active.
7.3.7 Sync
Under this function you specify the parameters for the synchronization of the titrator with an
external control unit. The synchronization takes place via the system interface (RS option in
the slot 3!).
Sync METHOD
Code Enter a number between 1 and 32, which is sent to the external control
unit.
Comment Enter a comment, which appears on the display when the function is
executed.
Notes
1. You will find additional information regarding the communication between the titrator and
the external control unit in the Operating Instructions "DL50/DL53/DL55/DL58: RS232C
Interface Description".
2. Two titrators can also be synchronized by means of the system interface using the Sync
function. You must then connect the two titrators using a null modem.
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In this section you will find additional information which supplements Sections 3 to 7.
This list shows you the abbreviations of all symbols of the parameters and the raw results
determined by the titrator together with their definition. If you enter the symbols using an
external keyboard, you must comply with the uppercase or lowercase notation.
EQP titration ET1 Initial potential of the measured solution before the
Learn titration first addition of titrant in the defined unit of the
sensor used
EP titration(Ipol/Upol)
ET2 Potential after predispensing in the defined unit of
EQP titration (Ipol/Upol) the sensor used
Two-phase titration* VEQ Titrant consumption in mL up to the equivalence
point or end point; the equivalence points are
numbered consecutively
Q Titrant consumption in mmol up to the equivalence
point or end point; the equivalence points are
numbered consecutively. Q = VEQ * c * t
VEX Calculated excess of titrant in mL
QEX Calculated excess of titrant in mmol
VEND Total titrant consumption in mL (VEQ + VEX)
QEND Total titrant consumption in mmol (Q + QEX)
EPOT Calculated equivalence point potential of the equiv-
alence or end point VEQ in the defined unit of the
sensor used
Predispensing to
a: Volume or
(factor x sample size)
b: Potential
c: Slope
E [mV]
neq = 3
EPOT3 3
EHNV3
Example of an EQP titration
EPOT2 2
with 3 equivalence points
EHNV2
EPOT1 1
EHNV1
V [mL]
VEQ1 VEQ2 VEQ3 VEX
Q1 Q2 Q3 QEX
E [mV] VEND
QEND
+200
P1
+100
Example of an EQP titration
with evaluation of the defined
0
potential values
-100
P2
-200
V [mL]
VP1/QP1
VP2/QP2
V [mL] V/
V/tt[mL/s]
[mL/s]
VTOT
QTOT
VT2
QT2
VSTAT
QSTAT
VT1
QT1
t [s] t [s]
t1 t2 t1 t2
Measure E yes
Temperature* T yes
Notes:
1. * Two-phase titration, Temperature: Special methods
2. To obtain the raw results which are not printed out as standard, assign these to the result
R, e.g. R = QP1, R = VT1.
As some functions can occur a number of times within a method and parameters can also
appear a number of times within a function, indices are needed in addition to the parameter
symbol (see Section 8.2.1: Compilation of the symbols by indexing forms).
The titrator recognizes 4 different indexing forms:
Note: R = R1 holds, in other words if the index = 1 it may be omitted. This also applies to
the indexing forms under points 3 and 4.
Dispense
After confirmation of the "Current sample", the titrator dispenses
and determines the raw result QDISP of the first Dispense function.
Dispense it dispenses again and determines the raw result QDISP of the
second Dispense function.
Calculation
third Calculation function. To obtain the measured value QDISP
as a result, set R3 = QDISP[2].
EQP titration
E [mV]
The titrator executes the first EQP
titration function and titrates until the
equivalence point of HCl. It deter-
mines, among other things, the mmol
consumption Q1[1] and the mmol
excess QEX[1].
EQP1 Q1[1] Q
QEX[1] QEX.
V [mL]
Q1[1] QEX[1]
EQP titration
E [mV]
The titrator executes the second
EQP titration function. It determines,
among other things, the mmol con-
sumption Q1[2] up to the first equiv-
EQP1 alence point (CH3COOH), then the
mmol consumption Q2[2] up to the
second equivalence point (NH4Cl).
EQP2
V [mV]
Q1[2] Q2[2]
Calculation
Formula .................................. R3 = Q2[2] In the third (fourth) Calculation func-
Constant.................................
tion you define the mmol consump-
Decimal places ...................... 4
Result unit .............................. mmol tion for NH4Cl.
Result name ........................... NH4Cl
Statistics................................. Yes
Note: The two Dispense functions of the standard method are skipped (0 mL has been defined
as volume in the method); the second Calculation function is skipped (no formula has
been defined in the method for the result).
Titrant c [mol/L]
t
Calculation R Xi R3
C C2
Temperature* T [C, F, K]
Calculation x x[3]
(Statistics) s
srel
Note: The parameters of the functions which occur only once in a method do not need an
index in "[ ]".
* Temperature, Two-phase titration: Special methods;
** Measure, pH/mV-stat, EQP titration (Ipol/Upol), EP titration (Ipol/Upol): two or more
of these functions are possible only with special methods.
The titrator has various evaluation procedures for precise determination of the equivalence
points of a titration curve:
Standard
Minimum/maximum
Segmented
Asymmetric
8.3.1 Standard
You use this procedure for all S-shaped titration curves. The evaluation uses an iterative
procedure (nonlinear regression) [1]. The titration of a strong acid with a strong base is used
as a mathematical model. With this model, the determined equivalence point always lies in the
vicinity of the inflection point.
8.3.2 Minimum/maximum
The result of this evaluation is the calculated minimum (maximum) from the measured points
of the titration. The classical example of a titration curve with a minimum is the determination
of surfactants with photometric indication.
The minimum (maximum) is calculated by a polynomial approximation of the titration curve in
the region of the minimum (maximum). The equivalence point is recognized directly using the
data of the titration curve.
8.3.3 Segmented
V
Segmented curves are evaluated with
E/V the Standard procedure, which uses
1st derivative the calculated data of the first deriva-
1. Ableitung tive instead of the data points of the
titration curve.
8.3.4 Asymmetric
With pronounced asymmetric curves, the standard procedure can lead to a systematic error.
The difference between the true equivalence point and the inflection point can then be greater
than the precision normally attained. For these cases, the titrator is equipped with the evalu-
ation based on the Tubbs method [2].
This empirical approximation method is a tried and tested procedure for the evaluation of
asymmetric, analog recorded titration curves. It can also be applied to titration curves
measured digitally. The result of the Tubbs evaluation provides a better approximation of the
true equivalence point than the inflection point.
In the titrator the calculation is implemented according to Ebel [3]. This involves approximating
those parts of the titration curve which lie in the region of the greatest curvature by a hyperbola.
The vertex is determined for each approximated hyperbola. This point on the hyperbola lies
at the site of greatest curvature. The mid-points of the assigned smallest radii of curvature are
the focal points of the two hyperbolae. As in the graphical variant, the intersection point of the
line connecting the two focal points with the titration curve results in the required equivalence
point.
For the evaluation at least six measured points both before and after the inflection point of the
titration curve are required in the region of the greatest curvature. If the titration curve has a
profile which does not allow calculation of the radii of curvature, the titrator calculates the
equivalence point by the standard procedure. This will be indicated in the report of the "raw
results".
8.4.1 Results
8.4.2 Constants
C = M/z mg / g or g/L
C = M / (10 z) %
C = M / (1000 z) Titer
C = 1000 mmol / L
C=1 mol / L
C = M/z mg
C = 1/z mmol
To calculate the titrant consumption in mmol of a particular equivalence point when a titration
curve has several equivalence points, you can have Q identified by a condition, e.g.
R1 = Q(EPOT > -50) Titrant consumption up to the equivalence point of the 1st
EQP titration function whose potential is above -50 mV. Here,
the equivalence point which first meets this condition is deter-
mined. Equivalence points whose potential lies between, e.g.
-51 and -300 mV are not considered.
R1 = Q(EPOT > -50)[2] Titrant consumption up to the equivalence point of the 2nd
EQP titration function whose potential lies above -50 mV.
R1 = Q(P1 < EPOT < 300) Titrant consumption up to the equivalence point of the 1st
EQP titration lying within the range of potential P1 and 300 mV.
The equivalence point which first meets this condition is deter-
mined.
Note: You can also define these conditions with VEQ or EPOT, e.g. R 1= EPOT(VEQ ~ 5).
Per sample determination, the titrator can determine maximum 16 equivalence points (EQP
titration), divided between one or two EQP titration functions. If there are more than 16
equivalence points, these will not be determined, but the determination will be continued.
The titrator can store 300 measured values per titration function (EQP, EP, Learn, EQP (Ipol/
Upol), Two-phase); it then aborts the function. With the titration functions EP (Ipol/Upol) and
pH/mV-stat, the number of measured points will be reduced automatically (see Sections
3.3.10 and 3.3.11).
The titrator can store 180 results per sample series; it then aborts the series.
Example: If you titrate 40 samples with a method, the titrator can store 4 results for each
individual sample.
2. Raw results
The titrator stores all raw results up to the titration of the next sample within a series.
3. Results
The titrator stores all results of a sample series up to the start of a new series.
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You yourself can rectify all errors which the titrator displays as messages. Some of these
messages refer to this section (errors 1...6).
However, if the EPROM or RAM test following startup of the titrator failed ("test failed"), the only
measure available is: "Press any key to continue". The program memory or the program data
memory is faulty.
After any key has been pressed, the titrator attempts to continue the startup process: This may
be successful, but does not necessarily guarantee 100% perfect operation.
Measure: Please contact METTLER TOLEDO service!
1. Internal ERROR: ... (error which should be noted down, e.g. PB, M1)
Parts of the hardware may be faulty.
Measure: Before you contact METTLER TOLEDO service,
note the fault and the operation which initiated it,
note the instrument number of the titrator (rear panel)
print out the system information, which provides details of the titrator
equipment:
Press the shift and <F4> keys to print out the information.
Finally, inform the service of these points and the attached peripherals with
the defined configuration.
2. Memory faulty
Parts of the user data memory are faulty.
Measure: Call METTLER TOLEDO service to have the memory changed. Meanwhile,
you can still continue working with the titrator.
3 b. The titrator has stored only parts of parameters of a resource, e.g. as the power failed
during storage of these parameters. It deletes the entire list of this resource (e.g. all
titrants or all sensors).
Measure: Confirm the message.
The titrator now loads the default list of the deleted resource, e.g. all
titrants stored in the titrator in the factory.
Check which list has been changed:
If the user data memory has insufficient storage space, only the titrants
which can be accommodated in the available space will be stored.
If the memory is full, the titrator will not store any titrants. In such a case,
you must delete data of other resources or one of your methods to create
memory space.
Switch the titrator off then on again.
Check that all resources are again available.
If the error messages appears repeatedly, inform METTLER TOLEDO service!
b. The titrator can no longer store, e.g. data as the user data memory is full. This is
possible
with resources which you wish to add in the Setup menu
in the case of a method you generate in the Method menu
with sample data you wish to enter in the Sample menu
on storage of a changed, active method
on storage of the evaluation parameters of the titration functions EQP, EQP (Ipol,
Upol) and Two-phase of an active method (parameter: "Stop for reevaluation").
4 c. The titrator performs a learn titration. If the method for this is stored on the memory
card or in the computer, the parameters of the function are not stored.
Measure: Confirm the message.
Always perform a learn titration with a method stored in the titrator and
do not remote-control the titrator!
If the error message appears repeatedly, contact METTLER TOLEDO service!
6. Measuring inputs not adjusted (refers only to a pH option on which the calibration
data are not stored, see Section 6.7.2).
The calibration data for the characteristic line of the measuring inputs are missing.
Measure: Enter the data from the data sheet enclosed with the pH option (see Section
6.7.2).
When the measuring inputs are adjusted, this message appears if system data have been
deleted in the user data memory.
Measure: Switch titrator off then on again: the system data will be reloaded.
Reenter zero point and slope for all measuring inputs.
The following compilation of errors and malfunctions are not reported by the titrator and may
frequently help you rectify the faults yourself without the need to contact METTLER TOLEDO
service.
If you have to contact the service, please print out the system information to obtain details of
the titrator equipment and pass these data on to the service:
Press the Shift and <F4> keys to print out the information.
Stirrer does not rotate Stirrer not properly assembled Check stirrer and seating of
or sensors block it at the the sensors
titration stand
Burette does not move to Burette drive faulty Contact METTLER TOLEDO
zero position when switched on service
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Switch the titrator off and disconnect the power cable before you open the
housing! An electric shock could be lethal.
You can clean the housing of the titrator with a cloth moistened with ethanol.
Note
Please place the burette drive on the second opening.
DL50/DL53
The burette drive is defined as the middle position by the software
(drive 2), in other words you can not control a drive installed at
position 1.
DL55/DL58
For the first titration, which you perform in accordance with the
instructions in the Quick Guide, the 2nd burette drive is defined.
Coupling Connector
Ribbon cable
The 5, 10 and 20 mL burettes differ only in the size of their cylinder, centering ring and piston,
whereas the 1 mL burette has a different construction: its piston is longer, piston guide and
cylinder holder ''replace'' the centering ring of the other burettes. Instead of the locking screw,
its glass cylinder is fastened with an O-ring and a knurled nut.
1 mL burette 5 / 10 / 20 mL burette
Connection tubing
Knurled nut
Locking screw
Cylinder holder
Glass cylinder
Piston
Piston rod
Piston guide
Protection tube
Lip seals
Piston
Piston rod
Centering
Burette housing
ring
Suction tube
Dispensing tube
Tip
holder
Burette
assembled
Stopper
Burette holder
Gasket
Fitting
1 L bottle
Note
Before sliding the burette onto the titrator,
check the exact position of the stopcock and
the piston rod. Position of the
valve
If the piston has been pushed too far into the
cylinder, carefully take it out a short way. Then
press the burette onto the burette holder thus
positioning the piston exactly. Piston must
project 7 mm! Position of the
piston
Depending on the titrant, you should clean the burette cylinder, piston, stopcock and tubing
relatively often.
Slide the burette off the titrator, invert it so that the stopcock points towards you and carefully
take out the piston; this causes the burette contents to flow out through the suction tubing
(waste or titrant bottle!).
In the same position, turn the stopcock through 90 clockwise and any liquid in the stopcock
will flow out through the dispensing tubing (waste bottle!).
Unscrew the suction, dispensing and connection tubing.
Cam
Depending on the contamination caused by the titrant, rinse cylinder and tubing with acids
or deionized H2O then with ethanol and finally dry the parts with oil-free compressed air or
vacuum.
Rinse the stopcock with solvents or deionized H2O only! Then dry it with oil-free com-
pressed air.
Never place O-rings in organic solvents!
Never attempt to remove any crystals in the cylinder by scratching with a hard object! Pipe
cleaners or Q tips are more suitable.
Never put the parts in a drying oven whose temperature is above 40 C!
Replace the piston if it leaks or is badly scored at the edge. Pay special attention to crystal
formation between the lip seals of the piston if you work with NaOH/KOH and KF solutions!
You can remove air bubbles at the piston surface by taking the burette out of the guide and
lightly tapping its base. This causes air bubbles to rise to the top. Then rinse the burette.
You can remove air bubbles in the tubes by tapping the tubes with your fingers while titrant is
being siphoned off or dispensed. If this does not help, undo the suction tube so that titrant flows
back into the bottle, screw it on again and rinse the burette (air purging). In obstinate cases
undo both tubes, rinse with deionized H2O and ethanol and dry using oil-free compressed air
or vacuum.
Titrants such as KMnO4 or KOH in MeOH can easily crystallize in the tip of the burette and block
it. If you have no immediate use for a titrant, it is best to empty and clean the dispensing tube:
Unscrew connection to let the titrant flow out. Check the threaded connection and wipe off any
drops.
KF titrants are subject to outgassing, above all at elevated room temperatures (SO2), which
leads to the formation of air bubbles in the tubes and in the burette (stopcock). You should thus
rinse these burettes before titrations!
Always test the titration vessel for firm seating in the titration head! If it falls
off, you could injure yourself if working with toxic titrants and solvents or
strong acids or bases.
pH KF RS Centronics option
The diagram shows a possible occupancy of all slots. The basic version of the titrator has the
following installed
a pH option at slot No. 1
an Centronics option at slot No. 4.
pH and KF options
You can install a sensor option in any slot. Each option has a number which is also affixed to
the data sheet enclosed with each sensor option (see Section 10.5.1).
DL53/55/58: You can use the inputs and outputs of maximum four sensor options, e.g. two pH
options at slot No. 1 and 2, two KF options at slot No. 3 and 4.
DL50: You can use the inputs and outputs of maximum one sensor option.
Centronics option
You can use the Centronics option only if it is installed in slot No. 4. The TTL inputs and outputs
of the socket can be used only for the commands preallocated by the titration software (see
Section 10.7).
RS options
You can install an RS option either in slot No. 3 or slot No. 4. Although the options are identical,
the functions of the connections are not!
Slot No. 3: You can freely control the TTL inputs and outputs of the socket.
To the upper RS interface you can attach only a sample changer,
to the lower only a computer or a terminal.
Slot No. 4: You can use the TTL inputs and outputs of the socket only for the commands
stipulated by the titration software (see Section 10.7).
To the upper RS interface you can attach only a balance,
to the lower only a printer.
Switch the titrator off and disconnect the power cable before you unscrew
the cover plate of the slot! An electric shock could be fatal.
Notes
1. When you have installed a pH option that has not stored
the calibration data you should
enter the calibration data for the characteristic line of the
measuring inputs (see Section 10.5.1).
calibrate the electrodes/temperature sensors at the new
inputs (see Sections 2.2 and 6.1.3).
Soldering scheme
Pt100/Pt1000 sensor
10.5.1 Calibration data for the characteristic curve of the measuring inputs
When the titrator is delivered, the measuring inputs are calibrated for a sensor and temperature
sensor (Pt100 and Pt1000) of the pH option. The data sheet filed in Section 14 documents the
data for the characteristic line of the measuring inputs of this pH option.
If the data are not stored on the actual option, you must reenter them (see Section 6.7.2)
if system data are lost (see Section 9.1)
if you install this option in a different slot.
If you order an additional pH option, you receive a data sheet with the number of the option
and the calibration data for its measuring inputs. You must enter these data for correct potential
and temperature measurements if they are not stored on the actual option (see Section 6.7.2).
The data for the characteristic line of the measuring inputs are always stored on KF options!
Note: As the characteristic line of the measuring inputs can exhibit long-term drift, we advise
you to have the inputs recalibrated every 2 years by METTLER TOLEDO Service.
Note: Ensure that you are not electrostatically charged when you perform this operation! We
recommend you touch the metallic part of the titrator housing before you insert the
memory card to ensure the charge is not transferred to the titrator interior.
The TTLIO socket of the Centronics option has two inputs and four outputs (In 1/In 2 and
Out 1...Out 4). These are assigned by the titrator to commands which are triggered during an
analysis. You can wire these inputs and outputs mechanically or electronically to trigger the
defined commands by auxiliary units or systems (see following examples).
The RS option has the same TTLIO socket as the Centronics option. When it is installed in slot
3, the inputs and outputs are always available and freely configurable (see Sections 6.7.5 and
6.7.6). At slot 4, they are assigned by the titrator to commands which you trigger during an
analysis:
Wiring mechanically
If you wire, e.g. pin 1 (ground) with pin 2 (input 1) by In
attaching a manual event sensor, you can initiate the
start of the analysis with this switch. The mask Event sensor
"Defined are" must be blocked from the analysis GND
sequence for this as it can not be confirmed (see
Section 6.7.3).
Wiring electronically
Input In 1 or In 2 Output Out 1, Out 2, Out 3 or Out 4
Out
In
GND
GND
GND
Relay
Relay
VCC
Out
Out
+
GND
Note: TTL are signals which do not transfer power. To operate, e.g. a pump it is necessary
to connect an amplifier in the circuit.
A DIN socket is located on the left side of the titrator and can be used for the attachment of an
external keyboard for alphanumeric entries.
Attach the keyboard using the appropriate DIN cable (see Section 12.10: Technical data).
The following table shows the keys and key combinations which correspond to the command,
menu, auxiliary function and entry keys of the titrator:
F1 F1
F2 F2
F3 F3
F4 F4
F5 F5
Setup F12
Method F10
Sample F11
Run F9
Sensor e
Stirrer s
Changer c
Burette b
Results r
Report p
Misc... m
Data Transfer d
Reset Break (Pause)
Arrow key / Shift + / Page up
Arrow key / Shift + / Page down
Shift Shift
1...9, . 1...9, . (b)1...9 (a)1...9
Del Del
CE (Shift + Del) Shift + Del
The characters /, -, +, =, etc., which are written with the Shift key, depend on the assignment
of the keyboard. Additional characters not on the titrator keypad are:
x <Alt Gr> + x <Alt Gr> + u <Alt Gr> + d
You can attach a bar-code reader to the external keyboard. To ensure this is recognized by
the titrator, you must program a "header" and "terminator" with the external keyboard (see
Operating Instructions of the keyboard in question). The titrator requires the key sequence
"Shift"/"Enter" for both parameters.
You can then read in, e.g. the bar code for the sample identification without having to define
the bar-code reader in the Setup menu.
You must define the bar-code reader if you wish to use it for direct data transfer to a computer
(see Section 2.7.3).
You have attached the terminal to the titrator and defined it (see Section 2.7.3). To configure
it, proceed as follows:
Switch off the titrator.
Switch on the terminal and wait until the message VT340 OK appears.
Press the Set-Up key: The SET-UP DIRECTORY appears.
a. If you have already configured the terminal for other connections, first select Recall
Factory Default Settings to reactivate the default settings.
b. If you have not yet used the terminal, you can change some of the default parameters
directly.
Select General Set-UP and change the following parameters:
Terminal mode VT300-8bit
Select Display Set-Up and change the following parameters:
Scrolling jump
Status Display host writable
Select Communications Set-Up and change the following parameters:
Transmit Speed 9600 *
Receive XOFF Point 512
Character Format 8 bits, even parity *
* These parameters must match the defined terminal set-
tings! (See Section 2.7.3)
Select Keyboard Set-Up and change the following parameters:
Keypad mode numeric, so that the numeric keys of the numeric key field (on
extreme right of keyboard) are active.
You can use the keyboard of the terminal to operate the titrator. The keys have the following
assignments:
Titrator Terminal
F1 F6
F2 F7
F3 F8
F4 F9
F5 F10
Setup F14
Method F12
Sample F13
Run F11
Sensor 8
Stirrer 5
Changer 4
Burette 7
Results 3
Report 2
Misc... 1
Data Transfer 6
Reset F20
Arrow key / Shift + / Prev. screen
Arrow key / Shift + / Next screen
Shift Shift
1...9, . 1...9, .
Del Remove
Shift +
Shift +
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11. Accessories
All instrument components of and working aids for the titrator that form part of
the standard equipment and
the optional accessories
are listed below.
Each part that is listed with an order number can be ordered from METTLER TOLEDO.
Interchangeable burette
(DL50 Graphix/
DL50 Rondolino only)
Propeller stirrer
Rondolino
(DL50 Rondolino only)
Burette drive
Titration stand
Electrode holder
(DL53/DL55/DL58 only)
DL53
DL50 DL50 DL55
Graphix Rondolino DL58
Titration stand x
Rondolino x
Electrode holder x
Burette drive DV90 x x x
Interchangeable burette
(10 mL) DV1010* x* x*
Propeller stirrer
incl. 2 stirring rods x x x
pH option x x x
Centronics option x x x
RS option x x x
Titration Software LabX light x x x
Power cable x x x
Electrode cable x x x
Printer cable x x x
RS connection cable x x x
Reference Handbook x x x
Quick Guide x x x
Memo card x x x
Application broschure No. 12 x x x
Small accessories (see next page)
DL53
DL50 DL50 DL55
Small accessories (Order No.) Graphix Rondolino DL58
2 knurled screws (25650) x x x
Threaded ring (25652) x
Clamping ring (25653) x
Spacing ring (23842) x
Titration vessel (Set) x x
2 electrode holder (25654) x x x
3 stoppers ST 14.5 (23451) x x x
2 stoppers ST 7.5 (23452) x x x
Stopper holder (25662) x x x
Phillips screwdriver No. 2 (73072) x x x
Operating Instructions LabX light x x x
The numbers enclosed in parentheses refer to the purchase order, e.g. of an interchangeable
burette. In case of additional orders some parts are available only in multipack form or as a
minimum quantity.
Order No.
Burette drive
Interchangeable burettes
comprising:
1 L brown glass bottle (1) 71296
and
Burette holder (1) 23645
and
Piston (1) DV1001 51107535
DV1005 51107115
DV1010 51107116
DV1020 51107117
Order No.
and
Stopcock (1) with valve disk1) made of:
PTFE (light-gray) (standard equipment of interchangeable burette) 51107537
ceramic (dark-brown) (optional accessories) 51107525
1) Both valve disks are chemically resistant. For 24-hour use with titrants that
have a tendency to cristallize out, we recommend the ceramic disk.
and
Light protection tube (1) 23644
and
Dispensing tube (1) with siphon tip 0.70 m 25687
and
Suction tube (1) 0.83 m 25688
and
Gasket (1) min. order quantity: 5 23981
for 1 L brown glass bottle
and
Tip holder (1) for burette tip 23960
and
Stopper ST 14.5 (1) min. order quantity: 5 23646
and
HCl
c=
Date:
AgNO3
c=
Date:
mol/L
mol/L
HCl
c=
Date:
1/2 H2SO4
c=
Date:
mol/L
mol/L
NaOH
c=
Date:
1/2 H2SO4
c=
Date:
mol/L
mol/L
NaOH
c=
Date:
KF
c=
Date:
mol/L
mg H2O/mL
AgNO3
c=
Date:
KF
c=
Date:
mol/L
mg H2O/mL
Set of labels (1) 51107506
c= mol/L c= mol/L c= mol/L c= mol/L c= mol/L
Date: Date: Date: Date: Date:
Order No.
Titration stands
Order No.
Order No.
Order No.
Order No.
Sensors
Order No.
Order No.
Temperature sensors
KF option 51107269
Order No.
Peripherals
17.37
19.31 5 g
8.003 9 g
7.773 g
Printer RS-P42
6.554
10.50 g g
8.097 6 g
5.876 g METTLER
3.205 g
1.098 g
g
TOLEDO
GA4
2 Prin
ter
1
T
2
OU
ON
IN
OUT 1 OUT 2
24 VDC 1.2 A
OUT 3
100-240 V
50/60 Hz
unfused
max. 9 A
OUT 4
TBox DR42
Titration software
Order No.
Miscellaneous
Memory Card
Memory card (Flash type, 2 MB) 51107230
ME-51107230
Order No.
Order No.
Options
Documentation
DL5x Application Brochure 12 (30 Selected Applications for DL5x Titrators) 51724765
DL5x Applikationsbroschre 12 (30 ausgewhlte Applikationen fr DL5x Titratoren) 51724764
Memory Card Application package for METTLER TOLEDO Titrators DL53/DL55/DL58 51107233
Memory Card and Application Brochure 18 (51724917): Standardization of Titrants
Memory Card Applikationssammlung fr METTLER TOLEDO Titratoren DL53/DL55/DL58: 51107234
Speicherkarte und Applikationsbroschre 18 (51724916): Titerbestimmungen
Memory Card Application package for METTLER TOLEDO Titrators DL53/DL55/DL58 51107235
Memory Card and Application Brochure 19 (51725012): Determinations in Beverages
Memory Card Applikationssammlung fr METTLER TOLEDO Titratoren DL53/DL55/DL58: 51107236
Speicherkarte und Applikationsbroschre 19 (51725013): Getrnkebestimmungen
Memory Card Application package for METTLER TOLEDO Titrators DL53/DL55/DL58 51107237
Memory Card and Application Brochure 17 (51724915): Pulp and Paper Industry
Memory Card Application package for METTLER TOLEDO Titrators DL53/DL55/DL58 51107238
Memory Card and Application Brochure 20 (51725020): Petroleum Industry
We have developed applications for the METTLER TOLEDO DL770, DL67, DL70ES and DL77 Titrators, which
have a method concept similar to that of the DL50, DL53, DL55 and DL 58 series. You will find these useful when
defining the parameters of your method functions.
DL7x Application Brochure 6 (Direct Measurement with Ion Selective Electrodes) 51724646
DL7x Applikationsbroschre 6 (Direktmessung mit ionenselektiven Elektroden) 51724645
DL7x Application Brochure 7 (Incremental Techniques with Ion Selective Electrodes) 51724648
DL7x Applikationsbroschre 7 (Additionsverfahren mit ionenselektiven Elektroden) 51724647
DL7x Application Brochure 14 (Good Labatory Practice in the Titration Lab) 51724908
DL7x Applikationsbroschre 14 (Gute Laborpraxis im Titrationslabor) 51724907
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Voltage source
Range -1270 to +1270 mV
Resolution 10 mV in the range -1270 to +1270 mV
1 mV in the range -127 to +127 mV
Measurement range -150 to +150 A
Resolution 0.01A (16-bit AD converter)
Maximum permissible error 0.1%
Current source
Range -127 to +127 A
Resolution 1 A in the range -127 to +127 A
0.1 A in the range -12.7 to +12.7 A
Measurement range -1500 to +1500 mV
Resolution 0.1mV (16-bit AD converter))
Maximum permissible error 0.1%
12.2 Outputs
Volume 1, 5, 10 and 20 mL
Materials which come into contact with
the titrant Fluoroplastic, borosilicate glass, ceramics
12.6 Display
12.7 Memories
Auxiliary units (third-party units) Attachment via TTLIO socket of the RS option
at slot No. 3 (available as an option)
External keyboard (third-party unit, Attachment via the DIN socket, 5-pin
e.g. commercial PC keyboard)
CLOCK 1
2
5 4 DATA 2
3 1
GND 4
+
VCC 5 VCC: 5 V
Titrator
Pin assignment
GND 1
In 1 2 VCC: +5 V, max. 60 mA
2 In 2 3
1 In: TTL; short circuit proof
3 Out 1 4 Pulse 150 ms (the input sig-
8 4 Out 2 5 nal must be at least 150 ms for
5 Out 3 6 the titrator)
7 6 +5 V
VCC 7 Out: Open collector
Out 4 8 Vce max. = 24 V
Titrator Ic max. = 20 mA
9-pin, D-Sub
Pin assignment
BR
Shielding 1
5
9 RxD (In) 2 Data to titrator
4
8 TxD (Out) 3 Data from titrator
3 330
7 DSR +12 V 4 Handshake from titrator,
2 fixed to operational readiness
6 RSGND 5 Electrically isolated signal
ground
1
Titrator
D0 B:
D1 C:
D2 D:
D3 E:
F: Data
D4
I G:
H D5
K
H:
G D6
L T S I:
U D7
R
F K: Data adopted
M P /ACK
A L: Printer occupied
N O E BUSY
M: End of paper
B PE
D
C N: Printer active
SLCT
O: Automatic line feed
/AUTO FDXT
P: Printer error
/ERROR
R: Initializing printer
/INIT
/SLCTIN
S: Printer selected
GND
T:
Signal ground
GND U:
Titrator
Pin assignment
BR
Shielding 1
1
TxD (Out) 2 Data to titrator
6 4
8 2 RxD (In) 3 Data from titrator
Housing Polyester
Titration stand Polypropylene
Keypad Polyester, splashwater-proof
Dimensions Width: 260 mm, depth: 395 mm, height: 270 mm
Weight Approx. 8 kg with one burette drive
Power supply 100 240 VAC 10% (automatic range adjustment)
Fuse 2 x T1,6L250V (not exchangeable)
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Maximum power consumption 400 mA
Ambient conditions Ambient temperature: +5 C to +40 C
Maximum relative atmospheric humidity of 80% for
temperatures of up to 31 C, decreasing linearly to
50% relative atmospheric humidity at 40 C.
Use indoors
Height up to 2000 m
Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2
Index
Numbers incorporating dashes refer to sections in the Reference Handbook (example: 3-38),
Numbers without dashes refer to the Quick Guide (example: 9).
Samples Sensor(s)
maximum number 8-20 adding 2-10
status 4-7 auxiliary function 6-4
Sample changer deleting 2-7
auxiliary function 6-9 modifying 2-7
connection 10-10 order No. 11-10
defining 2-25 pH option 2-7
sample series 5-6, 5-15 resource 2-7
titration stand 2-17 storage procedure 2-10
titration stand parameters 3-13 Sensor inputs
Sample data polarized sensors 2-13
adding 4-8 sensors 2-8
deleting 4-6 temperature sensors 2-11
entering 4-4, 5-5, 5-10 Separation time (two-phase titration function) 7-14
list 4-4, 4-6 Sequential
memory (sample menu) 4-3 activating control output (auxiliary function) 6-34
modifying 4-7 control output function 7-17
on computer 4-13 Setup (menu) 2-3
printing 4-7 Shorten analysis sequence 6-30
recording 3-75, 6-24 SLOPE 8-3
storage specification 36, 4-3 Slope
Sample data mask calculation 3-69
analysys menu 5-5 entry through determination 2-9
sample menu 4-5 explanation 2-9
Sample series minimum/maximum value 3-71
deleting 4-6 pH electrode 26
entering 4-4 theoretical value 2-9
with auto stand 5-6, 5-15 Slots 10-10
with ST20A 5-6, 5-15 Software LabX 4-13, 6-41
Sample series (DL55/DL58) Software version 1-1
entering 4-9 Solvents
executing 5-15 adding 2-28
Sample size 3-21, 3-38, 3-48, 3-59, 8-3 deleting 2-27
Save (storage procedure) modifying 2-27
auxiliary values 2-16 storage procedure 2-28
devices for control intput 7-5 Special methods
devices for control output 7-6 DL58 7-7
methods 3-7 explanation 7-3
polarized sensors 2-13 Speed
sensors 2-10 defining 3-16
solvents 2-28 modifying 5-8, 6-8
temperature sensors 2-12 srel (relative standard deviation) 8-7
titrants 2-6 ST20A
Segmented (evaluation procedure) connection 10-10
equivalence point recognition 3-28, 3-50 outputs 2-28
evaluation parameter 3-34, 3-53 Stand 1/2 (titration stands) 2-17
explanation 8-15 Standard (evaluation procedure)
Send mode (computer) 2-24 equivalence point recognition 3-28, 3-50
evaluation parameter 3-34, 3-53
explanation 8-14
Standard deviation s 3-67
Indice
Los nmeros separados por un guin (ejemplo 3-38) se refieren al captulo correspondiente
en el Manual de Instrucciones, las cifras aisladas a la Gua de Manejo (ejemplo 9).
Bureta Constantes
burbujas de aire 10-8 ejemplo 8-18
funcin auxiliar 6-11 funcin auxiliar clculo 6-20
insertar 10-6 funcin clculo 3-66
instalar 10-4 Continua (adicin de reactivo) 3-40, 3-60
llenar 13 Control de entrada
llenar (lavar) 6-11 activar salida mando a distancia (funcin auxi-
mantenimiento 10-4, 10-7 liar) 6-33
montaje 10-5 func. salida mando a distancia 7-16
Control de equilibrio (adquisicin de los valores
C (constante) 3-66, 8-7 medidos)
c (concentracin nominal) 8-3 func. medir 3-17
c * t (concentracin real) 8-3 func. valoracin EP 3-39
Cabeza de val. auto func. valoracin EQP 3-25
definicin 2-17 func. valoracin EQP (Ipol/Upol) 3-49
serie(s) de muestras 5-6, 5-15 Copia de la memoria
Cabeza de val. externa 2-17 carga al titulador 6-39
Cabeza de valoracin copia a la tarjeta memoria 6-39
medios auxiliares 2-17 transferir al ordenador 6-41
montaje 10-8 Criterios de terminacin combinados 3-34, 3-53
nmero de pedido 11-7 CSTAT (coeficiente de correlacin) 3-62, 8-6
seleccionar 3-13 Curso del anlisis (ejemplo )
significado 7-8 calibracin electrodos de pH 27
Clculo posterior 6-20 comparacin: Cabeza de valoracin 1/ST20A
Clculo(s) 5-16
frmulas 8-17 con cambiador de muestras 5-17
funcin 3-66 determinacin CaCl2 5-7
indicativos 8-9 determinacin del contenido HCl 12
realizacin (funcin auxiliar) 6-20 determinacin del ttulo (NaOH) 32
Calibracin regulacin del pH 5-10
electrodo de pH 27 Cursor 10
funcin 3-69 Curvas de valoracin
sensores 3-69 1 derivada 3-30, 3-31, 3-54, 8-15
sondas de temperatura 6-6 2 derivada 3-31, 3-54, 8-15
Cambiador de muestras impresin 3-75, 6-24
cabeza de valoracin 2-17 visualizacin 5-7, 5-8, 6-21
conectar 10-10 Cx (constantes de clculo) 8-7
definir 2-25
funcin auxiliar (Changer) 6-9 Data Transfer (transmisin de datos) 6-36
parmetros cabeza de valoracin 3-14 Datos de calibracin
serie de muestras(s) 5-6, 5-15 entradas de medida 6-29
Cambiar: mando (<F4>) 10 sensores 2-9, 2-10, 3-69
Cambio de buretas: ver buretas sondas de temperatura 2-12
Cambio de lengua 11, 6-27 Datos de muestra
Centronics: ver interface/tarjeta aadir 4-8
Cdigo (func. sincronizacin) 7-18 borrar 4-6
Cdigo de barras 6-43 cambiar 4-7
Coeficiente de correlacin 3-62, 3-65, 8-6 condiciones de memorizacin 36, 4-3
Combinacin de teclas 10 desde ordenador 4-13
Concentracin (reactivo) 2-4, 8-3 entrar 4-4, 5-5, 5-10
Concepto imprimir 4-7
de manejo 7 informe 3-75, 6-24
de mtodos 19 lista 4-4, 4-6
Conductmetro 2-8 memoria (men Sample) 4-4, 5-5, 5-10
Mtodo Muestra
almacenar 3-7 funcin 3-12
borrar 3-5 men memoria de datos de muestras 4-3
cambiar 3-7 en curso (mscara): aviso 5-6
cambiar ( mtodo en curso: DL55/DL58) 5-13 urgente (DL55) 4-10
cambiar (actual serie de muestras) 5-12 Muestras
desde ordenador 4-5 estado 4-7
desde tarjeta memoria 4-5 nmero mximo 8-20
elaboracin 24
explicacin 3-3 neq (nmero punto(s) de equivalencia) 8-4
imprimir 3-4 Nivel de usuario 6-31
Mtodos Nombre
imprimir lista 3-4 funcin 3-11
men 3-3 mtodos estndar 19
seleccionar 3-4 mtodos METTLER- 19
Mtodo(s) del usuario Nmero de equivalencia
borrar 3-6 entrada 3-13
copiar en la tarjeta memoria 6-38 func. clculo 3-68
copiar en titulador 6-39
explicacin 19, 3-6
imprimir 3-6 OK mando (<F5>) 9
ttulo con valoracin EQP 34 Ordenador
transferir a ordenador 6-41 cdigo de barras (string) 6-43
Mtodo(s) estndar conectar 10-10
cambiar 25, 30 configuracin 2-23
ejemplo de uso 22 lector de cdigo de barras 2-24
explicacin 19, 3-5 mando a distancia 6-42
funciones 20 transmisin de datos 6-40
imprimir 3-5 Out 3.1...3.4 (salidas TTL) 6-33
nmero 20
Mtodos especiales P1/P2 8-6
DL58 7-7 Papel (impresora)
explicacin 7-3 formato 2-19
Mtodos METTLER hojas nicas 2-19
90001: Ejecucin 14 papel sin fin 2-19
90002: Ejecucin 27 Parada para evaluacin posterior 3-35, 3-55, 5-11
cambiar 25, 3-6 Parada pospuesta 3-42, 3-61
explicacin 19 Parmetros (aclaracin) 20
imprimir 3-6 Paridad
Mnimo (procedimiento de evaluacin) balanza 2-22
explicacin 8-14 impresora 2-20
parmetro de evaluacin 3-34, 3-53 ordenador 2-23
reconocimiento punto de equivalencia 3-28, terminal 2-25
3-50 Parte trasera del titulador 10-9
Misc. ... (Diversos) 6-26 Pendiente
Motor de bureta clculo 3-69
instalar 10-3 electrodo de pH 26
seleccionar 2-5 explicacin 2-9
registrar 2-9
valor mximo/mnimo 3-71
valor terico 2-9
Tarjeta KF Terminal
electrodos polarizados 2-13 asignacin de teclas 10-17
entradas de medida: datos de calibracin 6-29 conectar 10-11
entradas y salidas 10-10 configuracin 10-16
instalar 10-11 sincronizacin 2-25
Tarjeta memoria Tiempo
directorio 6-37 entrar 6-27
formatizacin 6-36, 6-40 func. agitar 3-16, 5-7
insercin 10-11 func. muestra (acondicionar) 3-15
interface 12-6 seleccionar formato 6-26
tipos 12-6 Tiempo
uso 6-36 de agitacin 3-16
Tarjeta pH de espera 3-16
entradas de medida: datos de calibracin 6-29 de mezcla (func. valoracin en dos fases) 7-14
entradas y salidas 10-10 de separacin (func. valoracin en dos fases)
instalar 10-11 7-14
sensores 2-7 fijo (func. salida mando a distancia) 7-16
Tarjeta RS mx. (func. entrada mando a distancia) 7-15
instalacin 10-11 mximo (func. valoracin EP (Ipol/Upol)) 3-61
posibilidades de conexin 10-11 TIME 5-4, 8-3
Tecla(s) Tipo de medicin
de entrada 10 func. valoracin en dos fases 7-14
flecha 7 func. valoracin EQP 3-25
Reset 7, 5-12 func. valoracin EQP (Ipol/Upol) 3-49
de mandos 9 Tipo de sincronizacin (func. sincronizacin) 7-18
Teclado (titulador) 7 Tipo de transmisin (balanza)
Teclado externo bidireccional 2-21
asignacin de las teclas 10-15 unidireccional 2-21
conectar 10-15 Tipo de transmisin (ordenador) 2-24
definir 2-26 Titulador
Temperatura acumulador 6
correccin 3-13, 3-69 apertura de la carcasa 10-3
entrar 2-9, 4-6, 5-6 autotest 7
funcin 7-10 conexiones 6, 10-10
medir 2-9, 3-13, 3-18, 3-20, 3-37, 3-62, 3-69, configuracin 6-26
7-10 documentacin 4
medir (funcin auxiliar) 6-5 ID (identificacin ) 6-27
Tendencia limpieza de la carcasa 10-3
func. pH/mV-Stato 3-64 mando a distancia 6-42
func. valoracin EP 3-42 reloj interno 6
func. valoracin EP (Ipol/Upol) 3-61 teclado 7
func. valoracin EQP 3-32 vista frontal 6
func. valoracin EQP (Ipol/Upol) 3-51 vista trasera 6, 10-10
Terminacin (parmetros) Ttulo
func. pH/mV-Stato 3-64 controlar 2-5
func. valoracin EP 3-42 determinacin (disolucin NaOH) 32
func. valoracin EP (Ipol/Upol) 3-61 entrar 2-4
func. valoracin EQP 3-33 explicacin 30
func. valoracin EQP (Ipol/Upol) 3-52 funcin 3-72
registrar 2-4
Transmisin de datos (Data Transfer) 6-36
Indice analitico
I numeri separati da un trattino (esempio: 3-38) si riferiscono alle sezioni e pagine del manuale
d'uso, mentre i numeri senza trattino si riferiscono alle istruzioni di base (esempio: 9).
Tempo Titolazione
di agitazione 3-16 a punto dequivalenza 3-20, 3-45
di attesa 3-16 a punto finale 3-37, 3-56
di mescolazione (funz. Titol. a due fasi) 7-14 EP (funzione) 3-37
di separazione (funz. Titol. a due fasi) 7-14 EP (Ipol/Upol) (funzione) 3-56
fisso (funz. Uscita comando a dist.) 7-16 EQP (funzione) 3-20
funzione Agitare 3-16, 5-7 EQP (Ipol/Upol) (funzione) 3-45
funzione Campione (condizionare) 3-15 manuale 6-14
introdurre 6-27 manuale (Ipol/Upol) 6-16
massimo (funz. Ingresso comando a dist.) 7-15 Titolazione a due fasi
massimo (funzione Titolazione EP (Ipol/Upol)) funzione 7-12
3-61 metodo speciale 7-12
selezionare il formato 6-26 Titolazione in auto-studio
TIME 5-4 funzione 3-43
Tendenza resultati 5-9
funzione pH/mV-Stat 3-64 Titolazione Karl Fischer
funzione Titolazione EP 3-42 accessori 11-12
funzione Titolazione EP (Ipol/Upol) 3-61 Titolo
funzione Titolazione EQP 3-32 funzione 3-11
funzione Titolazione EQP (Ipol/Upol) 3-51 metodi METTLER 19
Terminale metodi standard 19
assegnazione dei tasti 10-17 Titolo (concentrazione)
collegare 10-11 controllare 2-5
configurazione 10-16 determinazione (sol. di NaOH) 32
configurazione (titolatore) 2-25 funzione 3-72
Testata del protocollo 6-27 introdurre 2-4
TIME 5-4, 8-3 spiegazione 30
Titolante trascrizione automatica 2-4
aggiungere 2-6 Trasferimento dei dati (Data Transfer) 6-36
cancellare 2-4
concentrazione 2-4, 8-3 Unidirezionale (modo di trasmissione) 2-21
memorizzare 2-6 Unit 3-67, 8-17, 8-18
modificare 2-4 Unit di misura (sonde) 2-8
Titolatore Uscita del comando a distanza
accumulatore 6 attivare (funzione ausiliaria) 6-33
aprire linvolucro 10-3 funzione 7-16
autodiagnosi 7 Uscite del comando a distanza
collegamenti 6, 10-10 definire 7-5
comando a distanza 6-42 mezzi ausiliari 7-5
configurazione (titolatore) 6-26 Uscite TTL
documentazione 4 attivare 6-33
ID (identificazione) 6-27 avvolg. elettronico (wiring) 10-14
orologio interno 6
pulire linvolucro 10-3
tastiera 7
vista anteriore 6
vista dorsale 6, 10-10
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