
9
General Operations
A
focusing lens
collects the light that exits the cuvette, eliminating errors from cuvette imperfections and
scratches, reducing the need to index the cuvette.
LED
Filter
Beamsplitter
Reference Detector
Microprocessor
Cuvette
Focusing Lens
Light Detector
Figure 3:
Instrument Block Diagram
5. GENERAL OPERATIONS
5.1. METER VALIDATION: CAL CHECK™
Validation of the
photometer
involves verifying the concentration of the certified CAL Check standards*.
The CAL Check screen guides users step‑by‑step through the validation process.
Warning
: Do not use any solutions or standards other than the Hanna Instruments® CAL Check standards. To
ensire accuracy, please perform meter validation at room temperature, 18 to 25
°
C (64.5 to 77.0
°
F).
Note
: Protect the CAL Check cuvettes from direct sunlight by keeping them in the original packing. Store between
5 and 30
°
C (41 to 86
°
F). Do not freeze.
To perform a CAL Check:
1. Press the
key to enter menu.
2. Use the functional keys to select
CAL Check
and press
Select
.
“
Not Available
“
message, or date, time, and status of the last CAL Check will be displayed on the screen.
Note
: CAL Check is for the bandpass filter used by the selected method. Methods with the same bandpass
filter use the same CAL Check standards.
3. Press
Check
to start a new CAL Check.
Press the
key at any time to abort the validation process.