Hanna Instruments HI96743 Owner Manual

VALIDATION AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
Warning: do not validate or calibrate the instrument with standard solutions other than the Hanna Instruments CAL Check™ Standards, otherwise
erroneous results will be obtained.
For accurate validation and calibration results, please perform tests at room
temperature (18 to 25 °C; 64.5 to 77.0 °F).
Use the Hanna Instruments CAL Check™ cuvettes (see
“Accessories”) to validate or calibrate instruments.
Validation
Note: The validation is performed only for
the selected parameter. For full validation of
the instrument, the following procedure must
be performed for each parameter.
1• Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
Validation
2• When the beeper sounds briefly and the LCD
displays dashes, the meter is ready.
3• Place the CAL Check™ Standard Cuvette A 3
into the cuvette holder and ensure that the
notch on the cap is positioned securely into
the groove.
4• Press ZERO/CFM and the lamp, cuvette and 4-5
detector icons will appear on the display,
depending on the measurement phase.
5• After a few seconds the display will show
“-0.0-”. The meter is now zeroed and ready
for validation.
6• Remove the cuvette.
7• Place the specific CAL CheckTM Standard
Cuvette B into the cuvette holder, for:
Iron LR: B, HI96746-11
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pH: B, HI96710-11
Ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned
securely into the groove.
8• Press CAL CHECK key and the lamp, 8
cuvette and detector icons together with
“CAL CHECK” will appear on the display,
depending on the measurement phase.
9• At the end of the measurement the display will
show the validation standard value.
The reading should be within specifications
as reported on the CAL Check™ Standard 9
Certificate. If the value is found out of
specifications, please check that the cuvettes
are free of fingerprints, oil or dirt and repeat
validation. If results are still found out of
specifications then recalibrate the instrument.
Calibration
Note: It is possible to interrupt the calibration procedure at any time by pressing
CAL CHECK or ON/OFF keys.
When calibrating, only the selected range
is affected.
1• Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
2• When the beeper sounds briefly and the
Calibration
LCD displays dashes, the meter is ready.
3• To change the range, simply press
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RANGE/GLP .
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4• Press and hold CAL CHECK for three seconds
to enter calibration mode. The display will
show “CAL” during calibration procedure.
The blinking “ZERO” asks for instrument
zeroing.
5• Place the CAL Check™ Standard Cuvette A
into the cuvette holder and ensure that the 5
notch on the cap is positioned securely into
the groove.
6• Press ZERO/CFM and the lamp, cuvette and 6-7
detector icons will appear on the display,
depending on the measurement phase.
7• After a few seconds the display will show
“-0.0-”. The meter is now zeroed and ready
for calibration. The blinking “READ” asks
for reading calibration standard.
8• Remove the cuvette.
9• Place the specific CAL CheckTM Standard
Cuvette B into the cuvette holder, for:
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Iron LR: B, HI96746-11
pH: B, HI96710-11
Ensure that the notch on the cap is
positioned securely into the groove.
10• Press READ /TIMER and the lamp,
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cuvette and detector icons will appear on
the display, depending on the measurement
phase.
11• The instrument will show for three seconds
the CAL Check™ standard value.
Note: If the display shows “STD HIGH”,
the standard value was too high. If the
display shows “STD LOW”, the standard
value was too low. Verify that both
CAL Check™ Standard Cuvettes, A and B
are free of fingerprints or dirt and that they
are inserted correctly.
12•Then the date of last calibration (e.g.:
“01.08.2009”) appears on the display,
or “01.01.2009” if the factory calibration
was selected before. In both cases the year
number is blinking, ready for date input.
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13• Press RANGE/GLP to edit the desired
year (2009-2099). If the key is kept
pressed, the year number is automatically
increased.
14• When the correct year has been set, press
ZERO/CFM or READ /TIMER to confirm.
Now the display will show the month blinking.
15• Press RANGE/GLP to edit the desired
month (01-12). If the key is kept pressed,
the month number is automatically increased.
16• When the correct month has been set, press
ZERO/CFM or READ /TIMER to confirm.
Now the display will show the day blinking.
17• Press RANGE/GLP to edit the desired
day (01-31). If the key is kept pressed,
the day number is automatically increased.
Note: It is possible to change the editing
from day to year and to month by pressing
READ/TIMER.
18• Press ZERO/CFM to save the calibration
date.
19• The instrument displays “Stor” for one
second and the calibration is saved.
20• The instrument will return automatically to
measurement mode by displaying dashes
on the LCD.
3• Press ZERO/CFM to restore the factory 3-4
calibration or press RANGE/GLP again
to abort factory calibration restore.
4• The instrument briefly indicates “donE”
upon restoration of factory calibration prior
to returning to measurement mode.
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BATTERY MANAGEMENT
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GLP
In GLP mode, the last calibration date can be verified and the factory
calibration can be restored.
Last Calibration
Date
Last Calibration Date
1• Press and hold RANGE/GLP for three
seconds to enter GLP mode. The calibration
month and day will appear on the main
display and the year on the secondary
display.
2• If no calibration was performed, the factory
calibration message, “F.CAL” will appear on
the main display and the instrument returns
to measurement mode after three seconds.
Factory Calibration Restore
It is possible to delete the calibration and restore
factory calibration.
1• Press and hold RANGE/GLP for three
seconds to enter GLP mode.
2• Press READ /TIMER to enter in the
factory calibration restore screen. The
instrument asks for confirmation of user
calibration delete.
To save the battery, the instrument shuts down after 10 minutes of non-use
in measurement mode and after 1 hour of non-use in calibration mode.
If a valid measurement was displayed before
auto-shut off, the value is displayed when the
instrument is switched on. The blinking “ZERO”
means that a new zero has to be performed.
One fresh battery lasts for around 750 measurements, depending on the
light level.
The remaining battery capacity is evaluated at the instrument startup and
after each measurement.
The instrument displays a battery indicator with three levels as follows:
• 3 lines for 100 % capacity
• 2 lines for 66 % capacity
• 1 line for 33 % capacity
• Battery icon blinking if the capacity is under 10 %.
If the battery is empty and accurate measurements can’t be taken any
more, the instrument shows “dEAd bAtt” and turns off.
To restart the instrument, the battery must be replaced with a fresh one.
To replace the instrument’s battery, follow the steps:
• Turn the instrument off by pressing ON/OFF.
• Turn the instrument upside down and remove the battery cover by turning
it counterclockwise.
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• Extract the battery from its location and replace it with a fresh one.
• Insert back the battery cover and turn it clockwise to close.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS
Factory Calibration
Restore
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Before using these products, make sure that they are entirely suitable for your
specific application and for the environment in which they are used.
Operation of these instruments may cause unacceptable interferences to other
electronic equipments, this requiring the operator to take all necessary steps
to correct interferences.
Any variation introduced by the user to the supplied equipment may degrade
the instrument’s EMC performance.
To avoid damages or burns, do not put the instrument in microwave oven.
For yours and the instrument safety do not use or store the instrument in
hazardous environments.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HI96743
Iron LR and pH ISM
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Thank You
Measurement
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product. Please read
this instruction manual carefully before using the instrument.
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Iron LR
pH
0.00 to 1.60 mg/L
6.5 to 8.5
Resolution
0.1 pH
0.01 mg/L Iron LR
Accuracy
@25 °C (77 °F)
Iron LR
pH
Light source
Tungsten Lamp
Light Detector
Silicon Photocell with narrow band interference
filter @525 nm
Method
For Iron LR: Adaptation of the TPTZ method. The
reaction between iron and the reagent causes a violet tint in the sample. For pH: Phenol red method.
The reaction with reagents causes a red tint in the
sample.
DISPLAY ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION:
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5-6
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Range
1. RANGE/GLP key: press to change the paramter, press and hold
for three seconds to enter GLP mode. In calibration mode press to edit
the date and time.
2. CAL CHECK key: press to perform the validation of the meter, or press
and hold for three seconds to enter calibration mode.
3. ZERO/CFM key: press to zero the meter prior to measurement, to
confirm edited values or to confirm factory calibration restore.
4. READ /TIMER key: In measurement mode, press to make a
measurement, or press and hold for three seconds to start a preprogrammed countdown prior to measurement. In GLP mode press to
view the next screen.
5. ON/OFF key: to turn the meter on and off.
6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
7. Cuvette alignment indicator
8. Cuvette holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Please examine this product carefully. Make sure that the instrument is not
damaged. If any damage occured during shipment, please contact your local
Hanna Instruments Office.
Each HI96743 Ion Selective Meter is supplied complete with:
• Sample Cuvettes and Caps (2 pcs.)
• 9V Battery
• Instruction Manual
• Quality Certificate
Note: Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrument
works correctly. Any defective item must be returned in its original
packing.
For more details about spare parts and accessories see
“Accessories”.
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
±0.01 mg/L ±8% of reading
±0.1 pH
Environment
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F);
max 95% RH non-condensing
Battery Type
9V (1 pc.)
Auto-Shut off
After 10’ of non-use in measurement mode;
after 1 hour of non-use in calibration mode;
with last reading reminder
Dimensions
192 x 104 x 69 mm (7.6 x 4.1 x 2.7”)
Weight
320 g (11.3 oz.)
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1. The measuring scheme (lamp, cuvette, detector), appears during
different phases of zero or reading measurement
2. Error messages and warnings
3. The battery icon indicates the change state level of the battery
4. The hourglass appears when an internal check is in progress
5. Status messages
6. The chronometer appears when the reaction timer is running
7. The month, day and date icons appear when a date is displayed
8. Four digit main display
9. Measuring units
10.Four digit secondary display
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1• Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
2• When the beeper sounds briefly and the
LCD displays dashes and “P1” (Iron LR) or
“P2” (pH) the meter is ready. The code that
appears on the secondary display is the one
of the last selected parameter. If necessary,
press RANGE/GLP to change parameter.
The blinking “ZERO” indicates that the
instrument needs to be zeroed first.
3• For Iron LR: Fill one graduated mixing cylinder
up to the 25 mL mark with deionized water.
Add the content of one packet of HI93746-0
reagent, close the cylinder and shake well for
30 seconds. This is the blank. Fill a cuvette
with 10 mL of the blank up to the mark and
replace the cap.
For pH: fill the cuvette with 10 mL of unreacted sample, up to the mark, and replace
the cap.
4• Place the cuvette into the holder and ensure
that the notch on the cap is positioned
securely into the groove.
5• Press ZERO/CFM and the lamp, cuvette and
detector icons will appear on the display,
depending on the measurement phase.
6• After a few seconds the display will show
“-0.0-”. The meter is now zeroed and ready
for measurement.
7• Remove the cuvette.
8• Iron LR: Fill one graduated mixing cylinder
up to the 25 mL mark with the sample. Add
the content of one packet of HI93746-0
reagent, close the cylinder and shake well for
30 seconds. Fill a cuvette with 10 mL of the
reacted sample up to the mark and replace
the cap.
pH: fill the cuvette with 10 mL of unreacted
sample, up to the mark, add 5 drops of
HI93710-0, replace the cap and invert
several times to mix.
9• Replace the cuvette into the holder and
ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned
securely into the groove.
10• Press and hold READ /TIMER for three
seconds. The display will show the countdown
prior to measurement. The beeper is playing
a beep at the end of countdown period.
Alternatively, wait for: Iron LR: 30 seconds.
Then press READ /TIMER.
For pH press READ /TIMER directly.
In all cases the lamp, cuvette and detector
icons will appear on the display, depending
on the measurement phase.
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11• The instrument directly displays the concentration in mg/L of iron or the pH measured
value on the LCD, depending on the selected
parameter.
INTERFERENCES:
• Iron LR: Cadmium above 4.0 mg/L,
Chromin6+ above 1.2 mg/L, Copper
above 0.6 mg/L, Manganese above 50.0
mg/L, Molybdenum 4.0 mg/L, Nitrite ion
above 0.8 mg/L, Chromium3+ above
0.25 mg/L, Cobalt above 0.05 mg/L,
Cyanide above 2.8 mg/L, Mercury above
0.4 mg/L, Nickel above 1.0 mg/L.
ERRORS AND WARNINGS
On zero reading:
On sample reading:
Cooling lamp: The instrument waits for the lamp
to cool down.
Battery low: The battery must be replaced soon.
ACCESSORIES
Dead battery: This indicates that the battery is
dead and must be replaced. Once this indication
is displayed, normal operation of the instrument
will be interrupted. Change the battery and restart
the meter.
Reagent Sets
HI93710-01
Reagents for 100 pH tests
Light High: There is too much light to perform
a measurement. Please check the preparation of
the zero cuvette.
HI93710-03
Reagents for 300 pH tests
HI93746-01
Reagents for 50 Iron LR tests
Light Low: There is not enough light to perform
a measurement. Please check the preparation of
the zero cuvette.
HI93746-03
Reagents for 150 Iron LR tests
No Light: The instrument cannot adjust the
light level. Please check that the sample does
not contain any debris.
HI96710-11
CAL Check™ Standard Cuvettes for pH (1 set)
HI96746-11
CAL Check™ Standard Cuvettes for Iron LR (1 set)
HI740029P
9V battery (10 pcs.)
HI731318
Tissue for wiping cuvettes (4 pcs.)
HI731331
Glass cuvettes (4 pcs.)
HI731335
Caps for cuvettes (4 pcs.)
HI93703-50
Cuvettes cleaning solution (230 mL)
Inverted cuvettes: The sample and the zero
cuvette are inverted.
Zero: A zero reading was not taken. Follow the
instructions of the measurement procedure for
zeroing the meter.
Under range: A blinking “0.00” indicates
that the sample absorbs less light than the zero
reference. Check the procedure and make sure
you use the same cuvette for reference (zero)
and measurement.
Over Range: A flashing value of the maximum
concentration indicates an over range condition.
The concentration of the sample is beyond the
programmed range: dilute the sample and
re-run the test.
During calibration procedure:
Standard Low: The standard reading is less
than expected.
Standard High: The standard reading is higher
than expected.
Other errors and warnings:
Cap error: Appears when external light enters
in the analysis cell. Assure that the cuvette cap
is present.
Other Accessories
WARRANTY
HI96743 is warranted for two years against defects in workmanship and
materials when used for its intended purpose and maintained according
to the instructions.
This warranty is limited to repair or replacement free of charge.
Damages due to accident, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance are not covered.
If service is required, contact your local Hanna Instruments Office. If under
warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial number and
the nature of the failure. If the repair is not covered by the warranty, you
will be notified of the charges incurred.
If the instrument is to be returned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a
Returned Goods Authorization Number from the Customer Service Department and then send it with shipment costs prepaid. When shipping any
instrument, make sure it is properly packaged for complete protection.
To validate your warranty, fill out and return the enclosed warranty card
within 14 days from the date of purchase.
Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, construction, or
appearance of its products without advance notice.
All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the
written consent of the copyright owner, Hanna Instruments Inc., Woonsocket,
Rhode Island, 02895, USA
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