780 pH Meter

781 pH/Ion Meter

The measure of all things

 Flexible and easy to operate

The 780 pH Meter and the 781 pH/Ion Meter combine the highest Metrohm quality with advanced
design.

pH Meter and Ion Meter

This pH meter generation offers numerous possibilities. In addition to the general functions for
measuring pH, potential and temperature, the new pH meters boast features such as the optimized
GLP-compliant electrode test as well as monitoring and service intervals.

With the 781 pH/Ion Meter you can determine ion concentrations at a level of comfort offered
only by Metrohm.

801 Magnetic Stirrer on the 781 pH/Ion Meter.

The 804 Ti-Stand with 802 Rod Stirrer

offers an alternative way of stirring.

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Stirrers
The stirrers are directly controlled by the pH meter via the MSB interface (MSB = Metrohm Serial
Bus). The stirring speed is set on the pH Meter. This assures that measurements are always carried
out under the same conditions.

You can choose between the 801 Magnetic Stirrer and the 802 Rod Stirrer.

Electrodes
Metrohm offers a large range of pH and ion-selective electrodes. Please find an overview of our
electrode program under www.metrohm.com

The package of the 780 pH Meter and 781 pH/Ion Meter contain the 6.0258.600 Unitrode
pH electrode with integrated Pt1000 temperature sensor.

Switch on and measure

Despite the many functions they offer, operation of the pH meters is easy. After switching on
the instrument you can immediately measure using the inherent standard parameters. The large
display accommodates several lines. It provides an excellent overview and facilitates the necessary
adjustments, which you can then store as your own method under a meaningful name.

Sample identification can consist of up to 15 ASCII characters. You have the option to attach a
PC keyboard or – even more comfortable – to use a barcode reader for entering sample
identifications.

Display of 780 pH Meter

with pH value in large characters.
Temperature, date and time are also displayed.

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 Practical quality control

Unique: GLP-compliant electrode test

For years Metrohm, as the only manufacturer worldwide, has offered pH meters with GLP-com-
pliant electrode test. With the pH meters you can carry out a test that is specially adapted to your
electrode type, be it a pH electrode with aqueous, non-aqueous or gel electrolyte. The electrode
test yields specific information such as response time, zero point or slope as well as an overall
statement that informs you about the condition of the membrane and the diaphragm.

pH calibration with automatic buffer recognition

With the 780 pH Meter and the 781 pH/Ion Meter you can perform pH calibrations with up to
9 buffers. Calibrations are made easy by the sophisticated user guidance, automatic buffer recog-
nition and evaluation. You can store the calibration data including curve under the corresponding
electrode identification and view it any time.

Should you wish to use buffers different from those stored in the
instrument, you are free to do so. Just enter the values of your
buffers, either for a given temperature or as a function of tem-
perature.

Calibration line of a pH electrode.

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User identification
Thanks to the user identification you can always find out, by viewing the report, who performed
which determination and at what time. The user has also the possibility to confirm the results with
his signature in the field provided for this purpose on the printout.

Monitoring intervals
Forgot validation? Calibration or service interval expired? With the pH meters these are things of
the past. Thanks to the integral monitoring functions you are alerted to the corresponding quality
control tasks in time. The intervals can easily be adjusted to your specific requirements.

Each time the instrument is switched on it carries out an internal system diagnosis that ensures the
correct functioning of the pH meter. To complete the documentation you can issue this instrument
test as a system report.

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 Two outstanding instruments

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Graphics display grants overview and facilitates operation

Recall of stored calibration data including calibration curve

Memory for measured values accommodates up to 100 data sets

Stirrer control by the pH meter ensures reproducible measuring results

Inherent quality control tool: pH electrode test for standard electrodes, gel electrodes
and electrodes for non-aqueous media

Calibration with automatic buffer recognition, up to 9 calibration buffers

Measuring ion concentration by means of

direct measurement, standard additions or
sample additions. Automation using a Dosimat
plus turns calibrations and additions into child's
play while at the same time improving precision.

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 Top-of-the-line ion meter

Easy and comfortable measuring of ion concentrations – a Metrohm exclusive

With the 781 pH/Ion Meter you can determine the content of different ions using ion-selective
electrodes. The determinations are either performed by establishing calibration curves or by
carrying out standard or sample additions. Both techniques can be automated with an attached
Dosimat plus. For the fully automatic standard addition you need only enter the concentration of
your standard and the desired number of additions, the rest is taken care of by the pH/Ion Meter.
Any name can be used for the determined species and the result unit is freely selectable.

Up to 19 standards can be used for calibrations. Evaluation of the calibration curves or of the
additions is carried out automatically by the pH/Ion Meter.

You can obtain the following Metrosensor ion-selective electrodes from us:
• with crystal membrane: F–, Cl–, Pb2+, Cu2+, Ag+, S2–, CN–, I–, Br–, Cd2+, SCN–
• with polymer membrane: Na+, Ca2+, NO3–, K+
• with glass membrane: Na+

Application know-how included – in the Internet, under www.metrohm.com, you will find our
Application Notes as well as the list of all our Application Bulletins.

Profitable automation
Whenever larger numbers of samples have to be processed, using a sample changer is advanta-
geous. For both meters we recommend the combination with the 869 Compact Auto Sampler.

Please contact us, we will be pleased to advise you about the optimal adaptation of one of our
sample changer systems for your application.

Determination of the ion concentration with the 781 pH/Ion Meter.

The Dosimat plus performs the fully automatic standard additions
while the Custom DP40 printer documents the determination.

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 Comparison of both instruments

Measuring ranges
pH

Potential
Temperature
Pt1000
NTC
Concentration

Resolution
pH
Potential
Temperature

Concentration mode
Automatic concentration calibration with Dosimat
Automatic standard or sample addition with Dosimat

pH calibration (number of buffers)

Automatic adjustment for the temperature characteristics of the stored buffer solutions
Automatic buffer recognition
Automatic temperature compensation
Automatic self-diagnosis
Automatic GLP-compliant electrode test for different types of pH electrodes
Stability control (drift indicator)
Simultaneous display of pH and temperature
Electrode input (high impendance)
Temperature measuring input for Pt1000 and NTC
Method memory
Memory for 100 measured values including additional data
GLP-compliant result printout
Automatic monitoring functions (validation, service, calibration, diagnosis)
User identification and field for signature on report
Plot function for pH, mV, °C, concentration versus time (concentration with 781 only)
Connection of printer or PC via RS 232C
MSB connection (Metrohm Serial Bus)
Connection for stirrer control
Connection for PC keyboard and barcode reader
«Remote» sample changer connection
Output lines for limit value check
Dialog guidance in the following languages
Power supply 100...240 V, 50...60 Hz

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 780 pH Meter 781 pH/Ion Meter

0...14 0...14
(±20.000) (±20.000)
±2200 mV ±2200 mV

-150.0...+250.0 °C -150.0...+250.0 °C
-20.0...+250.0 °C -20.0...+250.0 °C
10–37...10+38

0.001 0.001
0.1 mV 0.1 mV
0.1 °C 0.1 °C

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Ordering information,
options

780 pH Meter
Top-level pH meter with graphics LCD screen for the user dialog in English, German, French or
Spanish as well as for the display of results and calibration curves. pH calibration with up to
9 buffers, automatic buffer recognition, electrode test for different types of pH electrodes.
Temperature measurement with Pt1000 or NTC. Memories for methods and measured values;
automatic monitoring functions, plot function for pH, mV, °C versus time.

2.780.0010 pH Meter including 6.0258.600 Unitrode pH electrode and stand rod with base
and electrode holder as well as line adapter 100...240 V, 50...60 Hz, 12 V DC

781 pH/Ion Meter

Instrument for measuring pH values and determining ion concentrations at the highest level of
comfort; with graphics LCD screen for the user dialog in English, German, French or Spanish as
well as for the display of results and calibration curves. pH calibration with up to 9 buffers, auto-
matic buffer recognition, electrode test for different types of pH electrodes. Concentration mode,
setting up of calibration curves and standard or sample additions automatable with Dosimat.
Temperature measurement with Pt1000 or NTC. Memories for methods and measured values;
automatic monitoring functions, plot function for pH, mV, °C, concentration versus time.

2.781.0010 pH/Ion Meter including 6.0258.600 Unitrode pH electrode and stand rod with
base and electrode holder as well as line adapter 100...240 V, 50...60 Hz, 12 V DC

Options
2.801.0010 801 Magnetic stirrer
2.804.0010 804 Ti Stand
2.802.0040 802 Rod Stirrer
2.876.0010 876 Dosimat plus with 20 mL Exchange Unit
2.865.0010 865 Dosimat plus with 20 mL Exchange Unit
6.2148.010 Remote Box for attaching a 25-pin Remote connecting cable and an MSB
connecting cable
6.2141.350 Cable 781 – Dosimat plus

2.140.0200 Custom DP40-S4N impact printer

6.2134.110 Connecting cable 780/781 – Custom printer

6.2307.230 pH buffer solutions pH 4, 7 and 9, 10 sachets each a 30 mL

Layout by Ecknauer+Schoch ASW, printed in Switzerland by Metrohm Ltd., Herisau

6.2325.100 pHit kit

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8.780.5001EN – 2010-09
Subject to modifications