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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 HI97712C 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 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 HI97712 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 HI97712 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. CHEMICAL FORMULA & UNIT CONVERSION Chemical formula and unit conversion factors are pre-programmed into the instrument.
6.3. 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. 6.5. GENERAL SETUP key to enter the menu. Use the functional keys to select Setup and Press the press Select.
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Time Format Option: AM/PM or 24-hour Press the functional key to select the desired time format. 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.
Reagents / Accessories and press Select to access a list of reagents and accessories. To exit press the key. 6.7. CONTEXTUAL HELP HI97712 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. 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. 7.2. CUVETTE PREPARATION Proper mixing is very important for reproducibility of the measurements. The proper mixing technique is listed in the method procedure.
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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 has been added. For best accuracy, respect the timings described in the method.
8. METHOD PROCEDURE REQUIRED REAGENTS Code Description Quantity HI93712A-0 Aluminum Reagent A 1 packet HI93712B-0 Aluminum Reagent B 1 packet HI93712C-0 Aluminum Reagent C 1 packet REAGENT SETS HI93712-01 Aluminum Reagent - 100 tests HI93712-03 Aluminum Reagent - 300 tests For other accessories see ACCESSORIES section.
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• Add the content of one packet of HI93712C-0 Aluminum Reagent C to one cuvette (#1). Replace the plastic stopper and the cap. Shake gently until completely dissolved. This is the blank. • Insert the first cuvette (#1) into the holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely in the groove.
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key and use the functional keys to select Chemical Form. • Press the • Use the functional keys and press Select to change the displayed chemical formula to mg/L of aluminum oxide (Al INTERFERENCES Interference may be caused by: • Alkalinity above 1000 mg/L •...
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3. Follow the line up, until it intersects the fluoride curve corresponding to the fluoride concentration in the sample. 4. From the intersection of the fluoride and aluminum line, follow the line to the left until it intersects the y-axis. This point corresponds to the corrected aluminum concentration in the sample.
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. •...
(4 pcs.) HI731336N cap for glass cuvette (4 pcs.) HI93703-50 cuvette cleaning solution (230 mL) HI740034P cap for 100 mL beaker (10 pcs.) HI740036P 100 mL plastic beaker (10 pcs.) ® HI97712-11 CAL Check standards for Aluminum - cuvette kit...
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.
Damage due to accidents, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance is not covered. If service is required, contact your local Hanna Instruments Office. If under warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial number (engraved on the bottom of the meter) and the nature of the problem.
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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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World Headquarters Hanna Instruments Inc. Highland Industrial Park 584 Park East Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 USA www.hannainst.com MAN97712 Printed in ROMANIA...
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