Got it! and Thank you.
I also asked this question about compensation with Neptune's support and I'm still not understanding the relationship and why needing to set the temp compensation and it's not clear to me in the emails? When I calibrated with compensation set at 0.0 the Cond probe reads 33.7 in the tank @ 78.4F. When adding the compensation 2.2 it drops to 33.
I've come to respect & trust all your threads/advice for they have helped me solve a lot of issues as I learn. My question is, I'm I good with compensation set at 0.0 & Cond probe reads 33.7 (in the tank)@ 78.4F or use/set the compensation to 2.2? Either way, will I need to raise my salinity to get closer to the 35ppt mark (?) or am I good within the current range?
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From Neptun's support:
On Jun 29, 2017, at 5:11 PM, Neptune Systems <
[email protected]> wrote:
If you are wanting to set the temp compensation then I recommend placing the packet of the solution in the tank to bring it up to temperature. 25C/77 degrees is ideal, but not mandatory
You will need to set the temp range 2.2 is a good starting point and then click save icon.
Now follow the manual calibration instructions. when it is time to calibrate in the solution place the temp probe and the Cond probe into the pouch.
Please let us know if you have any other questions, or need any additional clarification.
Please Reference Ticket:
http://support.neptunesystems.com/he.../tickets/79354
Thank you,
Neptune Systems Support Team
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ME
On Thu, 29 Jun at 2:47 PM
Does the celebration solution & the temperature probe need to be at 25c/77degrees and set the temp compensation in advanced to 2.2 from its default of 0.0?
Or does that not pertain to Apex 2016?
On Neptune's forum & YouTube, they advise it needs to be calibrated this way.
Thank you,
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From Neptun's support:
On Jun 29, 2017, at 4:12 PM, Neptune Systems <
[email protected]> wrote:
Below is the best way to calibrate the Conductivity Probe:
How do I calibrate my Neptune Systems Conductivity Probe?
MANUAL CALIBRATION
Step 1:
Start by logging into your APEX Dashboard and clicking on the
Three Gears Icon and then the
INPUTS Icon
Step 2:
Select the
SALT(BASE_COND) Option.
Step 3:
Ensure you have the Conductivity Probe securely plugged into the APEX.
Step 4:
Click on the
ADVANCED option.
Step 5:
Scroll down and click on the
MANUAL PROBE CALIBRATION option.
Step 6:
Follow the steps it prompts you to do.
Air dry the Conductivity Probe
. (This can take 1 minute or less to dry) *note: Some customers have used canned air
Step 7:
Next Select Ok once the probe has settled
(the values not changing after 15-30 seconds)
*Note the typical settling number range is 60-90 when calibrating Dry
Step 8:
Select the Calibration Solution you are about to use.
*Note the Apex base unit can ONLY calibrate using 53,000, a PM2 module can offer other ranges
Step 9:
Dip the Conductivity Probe into that calibration solution. Ensure to gently swish the probe, so as to avoid micro bubbles and the surface of the probe.
This settle number may not completely stop. But, generally when it's settling down go ahead and click next.
(the values not changing after 15-30 seconds)
*Note the typical settling number range is 200-900 when calibrating in the 53,000 Solution
Step 10:
Now you will get this message that you have successfully calibrated the probe
Step 11:
Once the calibration is complete your Salt reading on the APEX Dashboard should read around
34.7~35.3 inside of that packet of calibrating solution. In dry air, the probe will read
0. In the solution it will read
34.7~35.3. If it does then the probe is calibrated successfully. You are now complete!
Please let us know if you have any other questions, or need any additional clarification.
Please Reference Ticket:
http://support.neptunesystems.com/he.../tickets/79354
Thank you,
Neptune Systems Support Team
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