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1. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Remove the instrument and accessories from the packaging and examine it carefully. For further assistance, please contact your local Hanna Instruments Office or email us at tech@hannainst.com. Each HI97753C is delivered in a rugged carrying case and is supplied with: •...
2. SAFETY MEASURES • The chemicals contained in the reagent kits may be hazardous if improperly handled. • Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before performing tests. • Safety equipment: Wear suitable eye protection and clothing when required, and follow instructions carefully. •...
With the CAL Check™ functionality, users are able to validate the performance of the instrument at any time and apply a user calibration (if necessary). Hanna Instruments CAL Check cuvettes are made with NIST traceable standards.
5.2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1. ON/OFF power button 3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 5. Indexing mark 2. Keypad 4. Cuvette holder 6. Battery cover Keypad Description The keypad contains 3 direct keys and 3 functional keys with the following functions: Press the functional keys to perform the function displayed above them on the LCD. Press and hold to power off/on.
5.3. PRECISION & ACCURACY Precision is how closely repeated measurements are to one another. Precision is usually expressed as standard deviation (SD). Accuracy is defined as the closeness of a test result to the true value. Although good precision suggests good accuracy, precise results can be inaccurate. The figure explains these definitions.
5.5. OPTICAL SYSTEM Instrument Block Diagram The internal reference system (reference detector) of the HI97753 photometer compensates for any drifts due to power fluctuations or ambient temperature changes, providing a stable source of light for your blank (zero) measurement and sample measurement.
6. GENERAL OPERATIONS 6.1. METER VALIDATION: CAL CHECK / CALIBRATION Validation of the HI97753 involves verifying the concentration of the certified CAL Check standards. The CAL Check screen guides the user step-by-step through the validation process and user calibration (if necessary).
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• “OUT OF SPECIFICATION“: A user calibration is not allowed, the measured value is outside of the tolerance window. Check the certified value, expiration date and clean the outside of the cuvette. Repeat the CAL Check procedure. If this error continues contact your nearest Hanna Instruments Customer Service Center.
6.2. GLP key to enter the menu. Use the functional keys to select GLP and Press the press Select. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) shows the date and time of the last user calibration (if available) or factory calibration. To erase the last user calibration and to clear the CAL Check press Clear and follow the prompts.
Press Del All to erase all the logged data. If Del All is pressed follow the prompt to confirm. Press Yes to delete all logged data, No or the key to return to the log recall. 6.4. GENERAL SETUP key to enter the menu. Use the functional keys to select Setup Press the and press Select.
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Time Format Option: AM/PM or 24-hour Press the allocated functional key to select the desired time format. Date Format Press Modify to change the date format. Use the functional keys to select the key to return to the Setup menu desired format.
Beeper Option: Enable or Disable When enabled, a short beep is heard every time a key is pressed. A long beep alert sounds when the pressed key is not active or an error is detected. Press the allocated functional key to enable / disable the beeper. Tutorial Option: Enable or Disable When enabled, the user will be guided step-by-step through the measurement...
The meter will perform an auto-diagnostic test when it is powered on. During this ® test, the Hanna Instruments logo will appear on the LCD. If the auto-diagnostic was successful, the meter is ready for use. The battery icon on the LCD will indicate the battery status: •...
7. PHOTOMETER 7.1. COLLECTING & MEASURING REAGENTS AND SAMPLES Proper Use of Dropper Bottle (a) For reproducible results, tap the dropper on the table several times and wipe the outside of the tip with a cloth. (b) Always keep the dropper bottle in a vertical position while dosing the reagent. Proper Use of Syringe (a) Push the plunger completely into the syringe and insert the tip into the solution.
7.2. CUVETTE PREPARATION Proper mixing is very important for reproducibility of the measurements. The proper mixing technique is listed in the method procedure. Invert the cuvette a couple of times or for a specified time: hold the cuvette in the vertical position.
8. METHOD PROCEDURE REQUIRED REAGENTS Code Description Quantity HI93753A-0 Chloride Reagent A 1 mL HI93753B-0 Chloride Reagent B 1 mL REAGENT SETS HI93753-01 Chloride Reagent - 100 tests HI93753-03 Chloride Reagent - 300 tests For other accessories see ACCESSORIES section. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Note: If tutorial mode is disabled follow the measurement procedure below.
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• Replace the plastic stoppers and the caps. Mix each cuvette by inverting for approximately 30 seconds. • Add 0.5 mL of HI93753B-0 Chloride Reagent B to each cuvette using the second 1 mL syringe. • Replace the plastic stoppers and the caps. Mix each cuvette by inverting for approximately 30 seconds.
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• Remove the cuvette. • Insert the other cuvette (#2) with the reacted sample into the holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely in the groove. • Press Read to start reading. The instrument displays the results in mg/L of –...
9. ERROR DESCRIPTIONS The instrument shows clear warning messages when erroneous conditions appear and when measured values are outside the expected range. These messages are described below. No Light: The light source is not functioning properly. Light Leak: There is an excess amount of ambient light reaching the detector.
10. BATTERY REPLACEMENT To replace the instrument’s batteries, follow these steps: • Turn the instrument off by pressing and holding the key. • Remove the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise. • Remove the old batteries, replace them with three new 1.5V AA batteries. •...
If the repair is not covered by the warranty, you will be notified of the charges incurred. If the meter is to be returned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number from the Technical Service department and then send it with shipping costs prepaid.
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Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, construction or appearance of its products without advance notice.
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