Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using
the tester. For more information about Hanna Instruments
and our products, visit www.hannainst.com or e-mail us at
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or e-mail us at [email protected].
Preliminary Examination
Remove the tester and accessories from the packing material and
examine it carefully. If you require any further information, please
contact Hanna Instruments technical support team.
HI983044
is delivered in a plastic carrying case and supplied with:
• 12.88 mS/cm calibration solution sachet (4 pcs.)
• CR2032 Li-ion battery (1 pc.)
• Storage / Protection cap
• Instrument quality certificate
• Instruction manual
Note:
Save all packing material until you are sure that the
instrument works correctly. Any damaged or defective item
must be returned in its original packing material with the
supplied accessories.
General Description & Intended Use
HI983044
is a compact pocket-sized EC tester, part of Hanna
Instruments pool-line family.
It has a compact and waterproof casing, and automatic single-point
calibration.
It features an amperometric graphite electrode that provides
improved repeatability in measurements as the pins do not oxidize.
Specifications
Range
0.00 to 20.00 mS/cm
0.0 to 50.0
°
C (32.0 to 122.0
°
F)
Resolution
0.01 mS/cm
0.1
°
C (0.1
°
F)
Accuracy
(@25 °C/77 °F)
±2% F.S.
±0.5 °C (±1.0 °F)
Calibration
Solutions
HI700304
(12.88 mS/cm)
Calibration
automatic, single point (12.88 mS/cm)
Temperature
Compensation
automatic, 0.0 to 50.0
°
C (32.0 to 122.0
°
F)
Battery type
CR2032 Li-ion 3V
Battery life
approximately 250 hours of continuous use
Environment
0 to 50
°
C (32 to 122
°
F);
RH 100% max.
Weight
(without battery)
68 g (2.4 oz.)
Preparation
The probe is shipped dry. Remove the protective cap and follow with
the calibration procedure.
• Press the ON/OFF button to turn the tester on.
• Immerse the tip of the probe in the sample to be tested.
• Stir gently and wait for the stability tag to disappear.
• The electrode automatically compensates for temperature
variations.
• The reading on display is directly expressed in mS/cm.
• For best results, recalibrate periodically.
• After use, rinse the probe with water.
• Always replace the protective cap after each use.
Functional Description & LCD Display
Liquid Crystal
Display
CAL button
CAL
mS/cm
ON/OFF button
Temperature
sensor
Probe
Recommended
immersion
level
Operational Guide
Turn the Tester On & Check the Battery Status
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the tester on. At start-up, all the LCD
segments are displayed for 1 second, then the percent indication of
the remaining battery life is displayed for another second. The tester
then enters the normal measuring mode.
Note:
Keeping the ON/OFF button pressed while turning the
tester on will display all LCD segments as long as the button
is pressed.
Enter Calibration Mode
Press the CAL button. “CAL“ message is displayed.
Enter Setup Mode
Remove the battery cover and press the Setup button located on the
side of the battery.
Tester Setup
While in measurement mode, remove the battery cover. Press
the Setup button located on the side of the battery in the battery
compartment. The tester will enter in setup mode. Press the ON/
OFF button to move through setup parameters. Change option by
pressing CAL button. The default settings are: “Set t” measure unit
-
°
C, “AOFF” - 8 min.
Setup
Button
Select the Temperature Unit (°C or °F)
To select the temperature unit, with “SET t” displayed, press the CAL
button to select temperature unit.
Select the Auto-Off Time
To select the AUTO OFF, with “AOFF” displayed, press the CAL button
to select between 8 min, 60 min or --- (disabled).
Return to Measurement Mode
Press the ON/OFF button.
