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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 HI97740C 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. •...
4. SPECIFICATIONS Range 0.000 to 1.000 mg/L (as Ni) Resolution 0.001 mg/L Nickel LR Accuracy ±0.010 mg/L ±7% of reading at 25 °C Method Adaptation of the PAN Method Light source Light Emitting Diode Bandpass filter 575 nm Bandpass filter 8 nm bandwidth Measurement...
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 key to perform the function displayed above it 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 HI97740 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 HI97740 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).
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.
6.3. LOGGING DATA & LOG RECALL The instrument features a data autolog function to help users keep track of all measurements. Every time a measurement is made the data is automatically saved. The data log can hold 50 individual measurements. When the data log is full (50 data points) the meter will rewrite the oldest data point.
6.4. GENERAL SETUP key to enter the menu. Use the functional keys to select Setup and Press the press Select. Use the functional keys to highlight desired option. Backlight Option: 0 to 100 % Press Modify to access the backlight intensity. Use the functional keys to increase or key to return to the Setup decrease the value.
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Date Format Press Modify to change the date format. Use the functional keys to select the desired key to return to the Setup menu without format. Press Accept to confirm or the saving the new format. Decimal Separator Option: Comma ( , ) or Period ( . ) Press the functional key to select the desired decimal separator.
Reagents / Accessories and press Select to access a list of reagents and accessories. To exit press the key. 6.6. CONTEXTUAL HELP HI97740 offers an interactive contextual help mode that assists the user at any time. To access the help screen press the key.
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 test 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 SAMPLES AND REAGENTS Proper Use of Powder Packet 1. Use scissors to open the powder packet. 2. Push the edges of the packet to form a spout. 3. Pour out the content of the packet. Proper Use of Syringe 1.
7.2. CUVETTE PREPARATION Proper mixing is very important for reproducibility of the measurements. The proper mixing technique is listed in the method procedure. The mixing method is indicated with “swirl“ using one of the following icons: In order to avoid reagent leaking and to obtain more accurate measurements, close the cuvette first with the supplied HDPE plastic stopper and then the black cap.
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Do not let the reacted sample stand too long after reagent has been added. For best accuracy, respect the timings described in the method. 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 when possible.
8. METHOD PROCEDURE REQUIRED REAGENTS Code Description Quantity HI93740A-0 Nickel LR Reagent A 2 packets HI93740B-0 Nickel LR Reagent B 2 mL HI93740C-0 Nickel LR Reagent C 2 packets HI93703-51 Dispersing Agent (optional reagent) 4-6 drops REAGENT SETS HI93740-01 Nickel LR Reagent - 50 tests HI93740-03 Nickel LR Reagent - 150 tests For other accessories see ACCESSORIES section.
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• Press Zero and the display will display a 15 minutes countdown. To skip the timer press Zero twice. • Add one packet of HI93740C-0 Nickel LR Reagent C to each beaker, cap and swirl to mix until completely dissolved. •...
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• Insert the cuvette into the holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely in the groove. • Press Read to start the reading. The instrument displays the results in mg/L of nickel (Ni). Note: A temperature above 30 ° C may cause turbidity. In this case, add 2 to 3 drops of HI93703-51 Dispersing Agent to each cuvette and swirl until turbidity is...
Ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely in the groove before performing any measurements. If the issue persists, please contact Hanna Instruments technical support. The sample and the zero cuvettes are inverted. Swap the cuvettes and repeat the measurement.
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English is the only available language. Help function is not available. Restart the meter. If the issue persists, please contact Hanna Instruments technical support. Battery level is too low for the meter to function properly. Replace the batteries with new ones.
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. •...
CERTIFICATION All Hanna Instruments conform to the CE European Directives. RoHS compliant Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment. The product should not be treated as household waste. Instead hand it over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment which will conserve natural resources.
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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