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1.  PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

HI6321

 is Hanna’s

®

 advanced benchtop conductivity meter with a large touch screen display and streamlined design.

Each 

HI6321

 is supplied with: 

• 

HI7631233

 EC and  resistivity probe

• 

HI764060

 electrode holder with following accessories:

  

base plate (with integrated pivot pin) and screw (requires installation)

  

cable holder clip, attached

  

electrode holder with adapter, attached

• EC calibration starter kit consisting of:

  

1413 μS/cm standard solution (4 sachets)

  

12880 μS/cm standard solution (2 sachets)

  

5000 μS/cm standard solution (2 sachets)

• Electrode rinse solution (2 sachets)
• 24 VDC power adapter
• USB‑C to USB‑A cable 
• Probe quality certificate
• Quick reference guide 
• Instrument quality certificate

Note:

 Save all packing material until you are sure the instrument works correctly. Any damaged or defective 

item must be returned in its original packing material with the supplied accessories.

2.  SAFETY MEASURES

Handling & Usage Precautions

The unit, while not fragile, can be damaged by improper handling and usage.

• Transport the unit with all cables removed.
• Keep the unit on a stable and even surface, away from contact with liquid.
• Avoid excessive dirt and dust.
• Protect the unit from contact with food, oils, and chemicals.
• If the device becomes wet, gently wipe the exterior with a clean, dry cloth.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.
• Use in a safe place that is appropriate to application requirements.
• Use attachments and accessories specified in this manual only.
• Capacitive touchscreen and buttons – operate without applying pressure.
• Do not puncture the capacitive touchscreen or drop the unit.
• Do not use the device near heat sources.
• Do not place objects on top of the device.
• Do not insert objects into the ports, spaces around keys, other than the intended cable, USB drive.

Preliminary Examination

Summary of Contents for HI6321

Page 1: ...Hanna Instruments Inc 584 Park East Drive Woonsocket RI 02895 USA www hannainst com INSTRUCTION MANUAL HI6321 Advanced Conductivity Benchtop Meter...

Page 2: ...tended Use 6 5 Specifications 8 5 1 Instrument 8 5 2 HI7631233 Probe 11 6 Functional LCD Description 12 6 1 Main Unit 12 6 2 Probe 14 7 Getting Started 15 7 1 Installing the Holder 15 7 2 Using the Ho...

Page 3: ...efective item must be returned in its original packing material with the supplied accessories 2 SAFETY MEASURES Handling Usage Precautions The unit while not fragile can be damaged by improper handlin...

Page 4: ...nt data Help access support Measurement Description Measurement Menu accessed from measurement screen EC and resistivity probe Autohold applied EC Res TDS Sal Autohold pending stable measurement Warni...

Page 5: ...Description Ethernet Connection established tap for IP address 0 5 sec Connection in progress Connection error Wi Fi Connection established tap for IP address 0 5 sec Connection in progress Connection...

Page 6: ...mperature and pressure Under these conditions the ratio is equal to 1 and S 35 The practical salinity scale may be applied to values 0 through 42 00 PSU at temperatures between 0 to 35 C Sal ppt measu...

Page 7: ...S cm 5 0 mS cm 12 88 mS cm for the 0 1 cm cell 80 0 mS cm 111 8 mS cm additional standards for the 1 0 cm cell Standard single point salinity calibration in 100 salinity standard with Salinity scale...

Page 8: ...Cell constant 0 0500 to 200 0000 cm Calibration type Automatic Manual Calibration points Single Multiple Calibration solutions 84 00 S cm 1 413 mS cm 5 000 mS cm 12 88 mS cm 80 00 mS cm 111 8 mS cm C...

Page 9: ...00 0 to 999 9 ppm 1 000 to 9 999 ppt 10 00 to 99 99 ppt 100 0 to 400 0 ppt actual TDS with 1 00 factor Resolution 0 001 ppm 0 01 ppm 0 1 ppm 0 001 ppt 0 01 ppt 0 1 ppt Accuracy 1 of reading or 0 01 pp...

Page 10: ...ed Table Measurements updated every second displayed in table Logging Type Automatic Manual Autohold Number of records 50000 maximum per file Stores at least 1000000 data points per user Automatic int...

Page 11: ...temperature 5 to 100 C 23 to 212 F Temperature sensor Built in Cell constant 1 15 Cell type Four ring platinum on glass Body Polyetherimide PEI Wetted parts Sensor body PVDF O ring NBR Sensor diamete...

Page 12: ...date 3 Stability statusr 4 Measure profile 5 Parameter reading 6 Probe icon 7 Calibration information 8 Calibration standard trays 9 Temperature reading and temperature compensation status 10 Start lo...

Page 13: ...vious hierarchical menu level exit or escape function Home access to measurement screen exit or escape function Menu access to Users System Settings Measurement Settings Log Recall Help Rear View ON O...

Page 14: ...quent calibrations An integral temperature sensor measures temperature and adjusts the measured conductivity to a reference temperature by applying compensation standards 1 2 4 5 3 6 1 Cable 2 Probe b...

Page 15: ...plate to the meter Position the meter with the display facing up Slide the holder 7 over the pivot pin 5 A slide in motion is required to lock the arm into position For increased arm rigidity tighten...

Page 16: ...enpushtheplugintothesocket Place the probe into the holder and secure the cable in the cable holder clip Note Connector and plug must be connected firmly for the system to work correctly Connecting a...

Page 17: ...egional preferences from Tutorial screen Tap direct Menu key twice to access System Menu screen Tap System Settings icon and select System tab Users can change the date time and region settings as wel...

Page 18: ...configuration connectivity and printing items Measurement Settings Measurement configuration Log Recall Access logged measurement data Help Access video supported outline of main instrument functiona...

Page 19: ...s and configurations made by users with administrator rights can only be modified by users with identical rights Log in Create New Account 1 Power the instrument Wait for the initialization process to...

Page 20: ...ghts only 1 Tap followed by 2 Tap Edit Users to enter Account Management screen and start editing Configure user settings Name Password assignedavatarcolor FullName informationfields FTP dedicatedfiel...

Page 21: ...efore instrument enters measurement mode Enable Admin i e assign administrator rights to a standard user Reset Password 1 Select user name from users list 2 Tap Reset Password The password is deleted...

Page 22: ...gs Enter Meter ID Meter ID Startup Tutorial Language selection Language Decimal Separator Time Format Date Format Time selection Date selection Set Automatically DST Time Date Flash Drive IP Address N...

Page 23: ...network information 1 Tap IP Address field 2 Input address and tap Wi Fi connectivity 1 Tap Wi Fi 2 Select the IP address type Dynamic or Static 3 Tap Press to select network 4 Scan options and selec...

Page 24: ...file sharing see Users Configure user settings Printer Options Network USB Printer Flash Drive Select Network to connect a printer in the same network Tap to enter IP address Select USB Printer to con...

Page 25: ...00 to UTC 14 00 from UTC 00 00 to UTC 12 00 DST Daylight Savings Time seasonal time change is used in some locations that advances clocks typically by one hour during warmer months Time Hour Minute Se...

Page 26: ...y When enabled an audible signal alerts users in the event of a wrong key press an alarm condition or the stability threshold being exceeded Startup Tutorial if disabled option enabled as default the...

Page 27: ...d password When option invoked the instrument asks for confirmation Info Read only item displays information on meter channel serial number and Wi Fi firmware version 8 3 MEASUREMENT SETTINGS Measurem...

Page 28: ...0000 Calibration Points Single Point Multiple Points Reading Conductivity Resistivity TDS Salinity Unit Salinity Scale S cm mS cm AutoRanging cm k cm m cm AutoRanging ppm ppt AutoRanging ppt PSU TDS F...

Page 29: ...0 to 400 0 High Low Temperature 20 0 to 120 0 C 4 0 to 248 0 F 253 2 to 393 2 K Logging Conductivity Resistivity TDS Salinity Logging Type Automatic Manual Autohold Direct Autohold mode only Sampling...

Page 30: ...re 1 to 50000 log records i e saved measurement data points One user can store a minimum of 1000000 data points View Data can be viewed plotted graph or tabulated complete with date time notes From th...

Page 31: ...4 Tap or icon to have logged data displayed in tabulated form or plotted Tap icon and scroll through USER LOG CHANNEL INSTRUMENT GLP DATA information 31 System Menu Items...

Page 32: ...ct All 3 Tap Delete 4 The instrument prompts for confirmation Deleted files can not be recovered and Log Recall screen is displayed blank Share Options USB A FTP Email Print Web server USB A and USB C...

Page 33: ...Pop up flyout is displayed 5 Tap to select FTP The files are being transferred in the root folder of the server FTP server installation and configuration PC running Windows10 or later Password protec...

Page 34: ...eck both Read and Write options 11 Click Finish Email Meter has to be connected to the internet and Enable sending emails enabled see System Settings Connect Print section Tap to access the Users menu...

Page 35: ...have to be connected at the same network 1 Tap for IP address and type address in the browser 2 Enter the username and password of current user to gain access to logs and tags Click on file to downlo...

Page 36: ...an overview of system s main functionalities Tap to play stop video supported segments 1 5 Setting up the device 3 1 Calibration 3 2 Reading measurements Tap once to increase video speed The meter su...

Page 37: ...vity and Salinity Calibrate or Clear a previous calibration Standard Entry Type Automatic meter selects the closest calibration standard value to that of the sample being measured Manual user selects...

Page 38: ...s Parameter Units Salinity Scale TDS Factor Stability Criteria Reading Mode Probe Type Parameter Options Conductivity Resistivity TDS Salinity Tap to select measurement configuration Units Salinity Sc...

Page 39: ...en the criteria is reached the indicator is displayed as a full green bar Stable Accurate for applications where high accuracy is required Measurement is recognized as stable using more critical crite...

Page 40: ...Manual Reference Temperature Temperature Coefficient User Temperature Calibration Temperature Source Automatic Manual Users can select between physical temperature input source Automatic and entering...

Page 41: ...conductivity measurements will be referenced to the conductivity of a sample at this temperature Tap dedicated field and enter the value Tap to save Temperature Coefficient 0 00 to 10 00 C Linear Scal...

Page 42: ...ibration data 9 4 VIEW Conductivity Salinity Basic Simple GLP Full GLP Graph Table Resistivity TDS Salinity ppt PSU Basic Simple GLP Graph Table Select preferred display configuration from View Type w...

Page 43: ...temperature compensation status source Simple GLP Simple GLP screen displays last calibration date and time offset value and cell constant as well as data displayed in Basic screen Note If no calibrat...

Page 44: ...alibration information as well as data displayed in Simple GLP screen Graph When Graph is selected the measured value is plotted as a graph To zoom in on a graph 1 Select Time or parameter axis 2 With...

Page 45: ...t exceeds set high threshold value or drops below set low threshold value the alarm is triggered and an alarm message is displayed If the Alarm Beeper is enabled See System Menu Items System Settings...

Page 46: ...0331_101507 sal_auto TDS 20220331_101458 tds_auto Manual data is logged every time M is tapped Tap Create to rename file as preferred e g 20220329_085101 ec_Test_001 or 20220329_085101 tds_002 Autohol...

Page 47: ...7 PROFILES Option Profile Feature Current Profile configure Load Profile previously configured Profile Feature option can be enabled or disabled Current Profile A profile is a sensor setup complete wi...

Page 48: ...ion icons 1 5 6 4 2 3 1 Calibration type 2 Cell constant value 3 Calibration points 4 Save and Confirm standards calibration procedure 5 Calibration information i e used standard tray date time 6 Prob...

Page 49: ...ake off water droplets and allow to dry prior to calibration Use a calibration standard with a value that is close to that of the sample Inspect the probe for debris or blockages Ensure the vent holes...

Page 50: ...s automatically recognized 10 After the reading has stabilized tap Confirm Standard The calibration point is added to the tray Single Point calibration Tap Save to have first calibration point accepte...

Page 51: ...s 10 3 SALINITY CALIBRATION Salinity calibration can be performed with the parameter reading set to Salinity and Salinity Scale set to 1 From Measurement screen tap Measurement Menu icon 2 Tap Reading...

Page 52: ...ty units M cm Recommended temperature compensation setting for these type of measurements is Standard as it utilizes the correct compensation algorithm 11 1 MEASUREMENT TIPS 1 Connect the probe to the...

Page 53: ...r with GLP information and display preferences 11 3 DIRECT AUTOHOLD READINGS From Measurement screen tap Measurement Menu Tap Reading tab and select measured parameter Tap Direct Autohold to select di...

Page 54: ...ature reading and calibration information is stored with each log User and log information e g company address sample details may also be included on the CSV file Manual logging Readings are logged ea...

Page 55: ...og notes To add a new log note Tap Use on screen keypad to enter text Tap to log entered note Log Recall view and CSV log indicate the added log notes 12 2 MANUAL LOGGING 1 From Measurement screen tap...

Page 56: ...uses this criteria for logging Setting this will affect when data is recorded 3 Tap to select Direct Autohold reading mode 4 Tap Logging tab and select Autohold logging type 5 Create a file name or ha...

Page 57: ...ing tap water to remove salt or minerals Jet the tap water stream through the opening to dislodge any debris Only if strictly necessary carefully remove the outer plastic sheath to disassemble the pro...

Page 58: ...es faulty readings Replace the probe EC out of calibration range Displayed when the measured value is outside calibration range Factory calibration expired Contact the Hanna technical support for the...

Page 59: ...meter s safety do not use or store the meter in hazardous environments WARRANTY HI6321 is warranted for two years against defects in workmanship and materials when used for its intended purpose and ma...

Page 60: ...me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain...

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