Measurement Procedure
• Press the ON/OFF button to turn the checker
on. All segments will be displayed for a few
seconds, followed by “Add”
,
“C.1” with “Press”
blinking.
• Add 1 mL of
HI7581
Marine Calcium reagent A
to the cuvette using the 1 mL syringe. Use the
plastic pipette to fill the cuvette to the 10 mL
mark with deionized water and replace the cap.
Invert 3-5 times to mix.
• Insert the cuvette into the checker and close
the cap. Press the ON/OFF button. When
the display shows “Add”, “C2” with “Press”
blinking the checker is zeroed.
• Remove the cuvette and unscrew the cap. Use
the minipipette and add 0.1 mL of sample to
the cuvette. Add the content of 1 packet of
HI7582
Marine Calcium reagent B. Replace
the cap and shake vigorously for 15 seconds or
until the powder is completely dissolved. Allow
air bubbles to dissipate for 15 seconds before
taking a reading.
• Insert the cuvette into the checker and close the
cap. Press the ON/OFF button. The instrument
displays the calcium concentration in ppm. The
checker automatically turns off after 2 minutes.
10 mL
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product. Please read this
instruction manual carefully before using the Checker
®
HC handheld
colorimeter. For more information about Hanna Instruments and our
products, visit www.hannainst.com or e-mail us at [email protected].
For technical support, contact your local Hanna Instruments Office or e-mail
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Preliminary Examination
Remove the Checker
®
HC handheld colorimeter and accessories from the packing
material and examine it carefully. If you require any further information, please
contact Hanna Instruments technical support team.
Each
HI758
is delivered in a case with custom insert and is supplied with:
• Sample cuvette and cap (2 pcs.)
• Marine Calcium reagent starter kit (reagents for 25 tests)
• 1 mL syringe with tip (1 pc.)
• Minipipette with tip (1 pc.)
• Plastic pipette (1 pc.)
• 1.5V AAA Alkaline battery (1 pc.)
• Instruction manual
Note:
Save all packing material until you are sure that the Checker
®
HC
handheld colorimeter works correctly. Any damaged or defective item must
be returned in its original packing material with the supplied accessories.
General Description & Intended Use
HI758
Marine Calcium handheld checker is designed to accurately determine
calcium levels in aquariums and aquaculture applications.
HI758
features a single-button operation system and is easy to use.
The large LCD is easy to read and the auto shut-off feature assures the battery
life will not be drained.
Specifications
Range
200 to 600 ppm (as Ca
2+
)
Resolution
1 ppm
Accuracy
±6 ppm ±5% of reading @ 25 °C (77 °F)
Light source
Light Emitting Diode @ 610 nm
Light detector
Silicon photocell
Method
Adaptation of the Zincon Method.
Environment
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); max. 95% RH non-condensing
Battery type
1.5V AAA Alkaline
Auto shut-off
After 10 minutes of non-use and 2 minutes after reading
Dimensions
86.0 x 61.0 x 37.5 mm (3.4 x 2.4 x 1.5”)
Weight
64 g (2.3 oz)
Functional Description & LCD Display
Cap
Cuvette with cap
Cuvette holder
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
ON/OFF button
Errors & Warnings
The checker shows clear warning messages when erroneous conditions appear and
when measured values are outside the expected range. The information below
provides an explanation of the errors and warnings, and the recommended action
to be taken.
Light High:
There is an excess amount of ambient light
reaching the detector. Please check the preparation of the zero
cuvette.
Light Low:
There is not enough light to perform a measurement.
Please check the preparation of the zero cuvette.
Inverted Cuvettes:
The sample and the zero cuvettes are
inverted. Swap the cuvettes and repeat the measurement.
Under Range:
A blinking “200”
indicates that the sample
absorbs less light than the lower range limit. Check the
measurement procedure and make sure to use the same cuvette
for reference (zero) and measurement.
Over Range:
Maximum concentration value displayed blinking
indicates the measured value is outside the limits of the method.
Verify that the sample does not contain any debris. Dilute the
sample and repeat the measurement.
Battery Low:
Battery level is too low for the checker to function
properly. Replace the battery with a new one.
Drained Battery:
The battery is drained and must be replaced.
Replace the battery with a new one and restart the checker.
