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Chlorine plus photometer system

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HCA1 Chlorine Plus Photometer System
Instruction Manual
Ideal for the measurement of Free and Total Chlorine in Drinking Water,
Waste Water, Environmental or other clear water samples

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  • Page 1 HCA1 Chlorine Plus Photometer System Instruction Manual Ideal for the measurement of Free and Total Chlorine in Drinking Water, Waste Water, Environmental or other clear water samples...
  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, Ozone 1000040-7 Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, Peracetic Acid 9250500 Plastic case 1000570 HCA1 meter only 9260100 100 Test Strips Free Chlorine, 0.01-11.0 ppm 9260101 100 Test Strips Total Chlorine, 0.01-11.0 ppm 9260102 100 Test Strips Chlorine Dioxide, 0.01-12.0 ppm and 100 Glycine...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MENU PA5 Peracetic Acid Test Procedure ..........9 MENU HR8 High Range Chlorine Test Procedure ....... 10 HCA1 Micro CL (DPD-1, -4) Strip Interferences ........11 HCA1 Chlorine Plus Tips for Best Accuracy ......... 11 HCA1 Chlorine Plus Meter Messages ..........12...
  • Page 4: Hca1 Chlorine Plus Specifications

    HCA1 Chlorine Plus Specifications Measurement method: Photometric Light source: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Wavelength: 525 nm Transmission Range: 0.0 – 100% Photometric precision: ± 0.1/0.01 %T Display: 3 digit LCD with annunciators Cell path length: 20 mm Cell Chamber: Molded PET plastic, non-removable...
  • Page 5: Hca1 General Information

    Micro CL (DPD-1), repeatedly agrees with an EPA Compliant reference method greater than 99% (R2= 0.9989, 0 - 6.0 ppm - see page 12). The HCA1 Chlorine Plus Advanced Photometric System has been factory calibrated for your convenience. You can expect the fixed calibrations in the meter to be valid for the life of the meter because of the quality, Long-Life LED, the photo cell, and the software as written into the meter.
  • Page 6: Compliance Verification For Free And Total Chlorine Testing

    HCA1 Strip DPD delivery devices. The HCA1 Strip Micro CL (DPD-1) for Free Chlorine, and the HCA1 Strip Micro CL (DPD-3) or the HCA1 Strip Micro CL (DPD-4) for Total Chlorine meet your reportable testing requirements because the HCA1 Strip Micro CL delivers the same chemicals in identical proportions (see table below);...
  • Page 7: Menu Cl1 Dpd-1 Free Chlorine Test Procedure

    Press the ZERO/ON button. The cursor will move across the display followed by 0.00 PPM. Sample is ready for testing. Dip the HCA1 Strip Micro CL (DPD-1) into the CELL and immediately press READ. This starts the 20 SECOND countdown timer. During this time move the strip in a gentle back and forth motion (approx.
  • Page 8: Menu Cl1 Dpd-4 Total Chlorine Test Procedure

    Press the ZERO/ON button. The cursor will move across the display followed by 0.00 PPM. Sample is ready for testing. Dip the HCA1 Strip Micro CL (DPD-4) into the CELL and immediately press READ. This starts the 20 SECOND countdown timer. During this time move the strip in a gentle back and forth motion (approx.
  • Page 9: Menu Cd4 Chlorine Dioxide Test Procedure

    Press the ZERO/ON button. The cursor will move across the display followed by 0.00 PPM. Sample is ready for testing. Dip the HCA1 Micro Strip Cd (DPD-1) into the CELL and immediately press READ. This starts the 20 SECOND countdown timer. During this time move the strip in a gentle back and forth motion (approx.
  • Page 10: Menu Hr8 High Range Chlorine Test Procedure

    Press the ZERO/ON button. The cursor will move across the display followed by 0.00 PPM. Sample is ready for testing. Dip the HCA1 Micro Strip HR into the CELL and immediately press READ. This starts the 20 SECOND countdown timer. During this time move the strip in a gentle back and forth motion (approx.
  • Page 11: Hca1 Micro Cl (Dpd-1, -4) Strip Interferences

    HCA1 Micro CL (DPD-1, -4) Strip Interferences Interfering Substance Interference Level and treatment Acidity If sample has acidity above 150mg/L CaCO test may not develop full color. Neutralize to pH 6.0 to 7.0 with 0.5N sodium hydroxide. Alkalinity If sample has alkalinity above 200mg/L CaCO3 test may not develop full color.
  • Page 12: Hca1 Chlorine Plus Meter Messages

    HR Free Chlorine test, rinsing is very important to remove residual KI, which may interfere. 11. Each HCA1 Strip Micro is valid for ONLY one test. Discard strip after single use in regular refuse that is inaccessible to children and pets.

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