How to: Use the GLP Feature on the
Groline HI981420 Hydroponics Monitor
The GLP feature helps solve some fundamental questions faced by
growers when measuring pH:
1. How do I know if my meter is accurate?
2. How do I know if my calibrations are good?
3. What are some best practices to get me started?
How do I know if my meter is accurate?
The calibration data you get from the GLP menu gives you some
insight to your probe condition by comparing previous calibrations.
The slope and offset gives you an indication of when you need to
clean the probe, when to calibrate with fresh buffers, or even when
to replace the electrode. You can also use the GLP feature to be sure
that GroLine is the most accurate meter you have. All you need to do
is calibrate and access the pH GLP menu.
Accessing the pH GLP screen:
1. Highlight pH from MENU and select GLP.
2. Inspect your offset and slope.
3. Review your last five calibration dates to be
sure they are recent and on schedule.
Target GLP numbers for best accuracy:
Offset: ±30 mV
Slope: 85-105%
How to: Use the GLP Feature on the Groline HI981420
If your values are outside of this range, we recommend cleaning for up
to 30 minutes in cleaning solution (HI7061) then soaking the probe in
storage solution (HI70300) for at least one hour. After that, recalibrate
with fresh solutions (HI5036 QuickCal or pH 4 and pH 7.01).
If this is unsuccessful in bringing your slope/offset into the
acceptable range, refresh the cloth junction. This procedure can be
performed up to 20 times before the junction is exhausted.
Refreshing your junction
1. Pull the junction 1/8” using tweezers.
2. Cut excess cloth while maintaining a length of at least 1/8”.
3. Clean your probe with cleaning solution, then put the probe
in storage solution for at least one hour (ideally overnight)
to condition it. Finally, calibrate the probe and check your GLP
data again. If this doesn’t work, you may need to replace
the probe.
How do I know if my calibrations are good?
GLP also helps you detect if your calibration is good, the probe is
clean, and buffers were not contaminated. You can do this through
the GLP screen:
1. From the GLP screens, use the %& arrows to review
past calibrations.
2. Look for a sudden change in the pH slope between
two calibrations:
a. Sudden pH slope change (>10%):
Recalibrate using fresh solution and check GLP.
b. Sudden pH offset change (+/- 10 mV):
Clean and recondition the probe in storage solution. How to: Use the GLP Feature on the Groline HI981420 1.0 9/2017 PRINTED IN USA
What are some best practices to get me started?
- Always keep your electrode hydrated in storage solution.
- Always rinse, do not wipe or brush the pH portion of
your probe.
- Use fresh buffer for each calibration. Your calibration and
measurements are only as good as your buffer.
- Calibrate often to ensure accurate results.
- Clean your electrode regularly to extend its lifetime.
- Push the HELP button for additional guidance.
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