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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ............................................................................................
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................
ABBREVIATIONS ..............................................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................
PRECISION AND ACCURACY ..............................................................................................
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ...............................................................................................
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................
ERRORS AND WARNINGS .................................................................................................
GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT .............................................................
STARTUP ........................................................................................................................
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE ............................................................................................
VALIDATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................................
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................
GLP ................................................................................................................................
BATTERY MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................
BATTERY REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................
ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................

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Summary of Contents for HI96735C

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL HI96735C Hardness ISM...

Page 2: ...anna Instruments product Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the instrument This manual will provide you with the necessary information for correct use of the instrument as well...

Page 3: ...ISION AND ACCURACY PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ERRORS AND WARNINGS GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT STARTUP MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE VALIDATION PROCEDURE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE G...

Page 4: ...e with Sample Cuvettes and Caps 2 pcs CAL Check standard cuvettes 9V Battery Scissors Cloth for wiping cuvettes Instrument quality certificate Instruction Manual and Quick Reference Guide Rigid carryi...

Page 5: ...fulfill field applications Display messages aid the user in routine operation The meter has an auto shut off feature that will turn off the instrument after 10 minutes of non use in measurement mode o...

Page 6: ...ed method 130 1 The reaction between calcium magnezium and the reagents causes a red violet tint in the sample Environment 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F max 95 RH non condensing Battery Type 9V 1 pc Auto Shut...

Page 7: ...ith each other Precision is usually expressed as standard deviation SD Accuracy is defined as the nearness of a test result to the true value Although good precision suggests good accuracy precise res...

Page 8: ...ossibility to develop an absorbing compound from a specific chemical reaction between sample and reagents Given that the absorption of a compound strictly depends on the wavelength of the incident lig...

Page 9: ...he measuring phases it is necessary to close the cuvette to prevent any contamination PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 1 RANGE GLP key 2 CAL CHECK key 3 ZERO CFM key 4 READ UNIT key 5 ON...

Page 10: ...e factory calibration DISPLAY ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION 1 The measuring scheme lamp cuvette detector appears during different phases of zero or reading measurement 2 Error messages and warnings 3 The batte...

Page 11: ...urement Please check the preparation of the zero cuvette No Light The instrument cannot adjust the light level Please check that the sample does not contain any debris Inverted cuvettes The sample and...

Page 12: ...error Appears when external light enters in the analysis cell Assure that the cuvette cap is present Cooling lamp The instrument waits for the lamp to cool down d other errors and warnings Battery low...

Page 13: ...the outside of the dropper with a cloth b always keep the dropper bottle in a vertical position while dosing the reagent In order to measure exactly 0 5 mL of reagent with the 1 mL syringe a push the...

Page 14: ...ubbles by swirling or by gently tapping the cuvette Do not let the reacted sample stand too long after reagent is added or accuracy will be lost It is possible to take multiple readings in a row but i...

Page 15: ...phases First the meter is zeroed using the unreacted sample After the reagents are added the reacted sample is measured When the beeper sounds briefly and the LCD displays dashes and P1 Low range P2...

Page 16: ...conds the display will show 0 0 The meter is now zeroed and ready for measurement Remove the cuvette Press ZERO CFM and the lamp cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display depending on the...

Page 17: ...onds Press READ UNIT In all cases the lamp cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display depending on the measurement phase At the end of measurement the instrument directly displays the hardn...

Page 18: ...n the meter on by pressing ON OFF When the beeper sounds briefly and the LCD displays dashes the meter is ready The blinking ZERO indicates that the instrument needs to be zeroed first Use the validat...

Page 19: ...amp cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display depending on the measurement phase Remove the cuvette Place the CAL CheckTM Standard HI96735 11 Cuvette B into the cuvette holder and ensure t...

Page 20: ...display will show the validation standard value The reading should be within specifications as reported in the CAL CheckTM Standard Certificate If the value is found out of the specifications please c...

Page 21: ...h standard solutions other than the Hanna Instruments CAL Check Standards otherwise erroneous results will be obtained Press and hold CAL CHECK for three seconds to enter calibration mode The display...

Page 22: ...nd the lamp cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display depending on the measurement phase CALIBRATION PROCEDURE After a few seconds the display will show 0 0 The meter is now zeroed and rea...

Page 23: ...09 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 After measurement the instrument will show for thr...

Page 24: ...set press ZERO CFM or READ UNIT to confirm Now the display will show the day blinking Press GLP to edit the desired day 01 31 If the key is kept pressed the day number is automatically increased Pres...

Page 25: ...25 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE The instrument displays Stor for one second and the calibration is saved The instrument will return automatically to measurement mode by displaying dashes on the LCD...

Page 26: ...o delete the calibration and restore factory calibration Press and hold RANGE GLP key to enter GLP mode In the GLP mode the last user calibration date can be consulted and the factory calibration can...

Page 27: ...strument asks for confirmation of user calibration delete GLP Press ZERO CFM to restore the factory calibration or press RANGE GLP again to abort factory calibration restore The instrument briefly not...

Page 28: ...nd 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...

Page 29: ...e down and remove the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise Extract the battery from its location and replace it with a fresh one Insert back the battery cover and turn it clockwise to close To...

Page 30: ...R 400 to 750 mg L HI93735 0 Reagents for 300 tests LR 100 tests MR 100 tests HR 100 tests Other Accessories HI96735 11 CAL Check Standard Cuvettes 1 set HI740029P 9V battery 10 pcs HI731318 Cloth for...

Page 31: ...s first obtain a Returned Goods Authorization Number from the Customer Service Depart ment and then send it with shipment costs prepaid When shipping any instrument make sure it is properly packaged f...

Page 32: ...a Instruments Inc Highland Industrial Park 584 Park East Drive Woonsocket RI 02895 USA www hannainst com Local Office Hanna Instruments USA 270 George Washington Highway Smithfield RI 02917 Phone 800...

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