User manual HANNA INSTRUMENTS HI 96733C

[. . . ] Instruction Manual HI 96733C Ammonia High Range ISM www. hannainst. com 1 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Hanna product. This manual will provide you with the necessary information for the correct use of the instrument. Please read it carefully before using the meter. If you need additional technical information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at tech@hannainst. com. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Please examine this product carefully. [. . . ] DISPLAY ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION 5 4 3 9 2 1 10 6 7 8 ERRORS AND WARNINGS The instrument shows clear messages when erroneous condition appears. Messages are also displayed when the obtained values are outside expected range. a) on zero reading Light High: There is too much light to perform a measurement. 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. No Light:The instrument cannot adjust the light level. Please check that the sample does not contain any debris. b) on sample reading Inverted cuvettes: The sample and the zero cuvette are inverted. 1) The measuring scheme (lamp, cuvette, detector), appears during different phases of zero or reading measurement 2) Error messages and warnings 3) The battery icon shows the charging level of the battery 4) The hourglass appears when an internal checking is in progress 5) Status messages 6) The chronometer appears when the reaction timer is running 7) The month, day and date icons appear when a date is displayed 8) Four digit main display 9) Measuring units 10) Four digit secondary display 8 Zero: A zero reading was not taken. Follow the instructions of the measurement procedure for zeroing the meter. 9 Under range: A blinking "0. 0" indicates that the sample absorbs less light than the zero reference. Check the procedure and make sure you use the same cuvette for reference (zero) and measurement. Battery low: The battery must be replaced soon. Over Range: A flashing value of the maximum concentration indicates an over range condition. · Place the battery in the instrument as described in the "BATTERY REPLACEMENT" chapter. · Place the instrument on a flat table. · Do not place the instrument under direct sun light. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE (a) (b) · It is important that the sample does not contain any debris. · In order to avoid reagent leaking and to obtain more accurate measurements, it is recommended to close the cuvette first with the supplied HPDE plastic stopper and then with the black cap. · Each time the cuvette is used, the cap must be tightened to the same degree. · Whenever the cuvette is placed into the measurement cell, it must be dry outside, and completely free of fingerprints, oil or dirt. Wipe it thoroughly with HI 731318 or a lint-free cloth prior to insertion. · Shaking the cuvette can generate bubbles in the sample, causing higher readings. To obtain accurate measurements, remove such bubbles 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 it is recommended to take a new zero reading for each sample and to use the same cuvette for zeroing and measurement. · After the reading it is important to discard immediately the sample, otherwise the glass might become permanently stained. · All the reaction times reported in this manual are referred to 20°C (68°F). As a general rule of thumb, they should be doubled at 10°C (50°F) and halved at 30°C (86°F). [. . . ] The blinking "ZERO" means that a new zero has to be performed. One fresh battery lasts for around 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 levels as follows: · 3 lines for 100 % capacity · 2 lines for 66 % capacity · 1 line for 33 % capacity · Empty battery icon blinking if the capacity is under 10 %. [. . . ]