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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 HI97719C 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 0.00 to 2.00 mg/L (CaCO Resolution 0.01 mg/L Magnesium Accuracy ±0.11 mg/L ±5% of reading at 25 °C Hardness Adaptation of Standard Methods for the Method Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18 Edition, EDTA Colorimetric Method Light source Light Emitting Diode Bandpass filter 525 nm...
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 HI97719 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 HI97719 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 HI97719 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 Syringe 1. Push the plunger completely into the syringe and insert the tip into the solution. 2. Pull the plunger up until the lower edge of the seal is exactly on the mark for the desired volume.
7.2. CUVETTE PREPARATION Proper mixing is very important for reproducibility of the measurements. The proper mixing technique is listed in the method procedure. (a) Invert the cuvette a couple of times or for a specified time: hold the cuvette in the vertical position.
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Whenever the cuvette is placed into the measurement holder, it must be dry outside and free of fingerprints, oil or dirt. Wipe it thoroughly with HI731318 microfiber cleaning cloth or a lint-free wipe 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.
8. METHOD PROCEDURE REQUIRED REAGENTS Code Description Quantity HI93719A-0 Magnesium Hardness Reagent A 0.5 mL HI93719B-0 Magnesium Hardness Reagent B 0.5 mL HI93719C-0 Magnesium Hardness Reagent C 1 drop HI93719D-0 Magnesium Hardness Reagent D 1 drop REAGENT SETS HI93719-01 Magnesium Hardness Reagent - 100 tests HI93719-03 Magnesium Hardness Reagent - 300 tests For other accessories see ACCESSORIES section.
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• Add 1 drop of HI93719C-0 Magnesium ×1 Hardness Reagent C to one cuvette (#1). Replace the plastic stopper and the cap. Invert several times to mix the solution. This is the blank. • Add 1 drop of HI93719D-0 Magnesium ×1 Hardness Reagent D to the second cuvette (#2).
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• Press Read. The instrument displays concentration in mg/L of calcium carbonate (CaCO • Press the key and use the functional keys to select Chemical Form. • Use the functional keys and press Select to change the displayed chemical formula to French degrees (°f), German degrees (°dH) and English degrees (°E).
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. •...
1 mL (6 pcs.) HI740144 pipette tip (6 pcs.) HI740034P cap for plastic beaker (10 pcs.) HI740036P plastic beaker 100 mL (10 pcs.) HI93703-50 cuvette cleaning solution (230 mL) ® CAL Check standards for Magnesium Hardness and HI97719-11 Total Hardness - 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 MAN97719 Printed in ROMANIA...
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