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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION .................... GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................ABBREVIATIONS ......................SPECIFICATIONS ......................PRECISION AND ACCURACY ....................PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ....................FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ....................ERRORS AND WARNINGS ....................GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT ............. STARTUP ........................MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE .................... VALIDATION PROCEDURE ....................CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ....................
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Please examine this product carefully. Make sure that the instrument is not damaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, please contact your local Hanna Instruments Office. Each HI96726 Ion Selective Meter is supplied complete with: • Sample Cuvettes and Caps (2 pcs.) •...
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HI96726 is an auto diagnostic portable microprocessor meter that benefits from Hanna Instruments’ years of experience as a manufacturer of analytical instruments. It has an advanced optical system based on a special tungsten lamp and a narrow band interference filter that allows most accurate and repeatable readings.
Range 0.00 to 7.00 g/L Resolution 0.01 g/L Accuracy ±0.07 g/L ±4% of reading @25 °C (77 °F) Typical EMC Deviation ±0.02 g/L Light Source Tungsten lamp Light Detector Silicon Photocell with narrow band interference filter @575 nm Adaptation of the photometric method. The reaction between nickel and Method the reagent causes a blue tint in the sample.
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Precision is how closely repeated measurements agree with each other. Precision is usually expressed as standard deviation (SD). Accuracy is defined as the nearness of a test result to the true value. Although good precision suggests good accuracy, precise results can be inaccurate. The figure explains these definitions.
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The optical system of Hanna Instruments’ HI96 series colorimeters is based on special subminiature tungsten lamps and narrow‑band interference filters to guarantee both high performance and reliable results. HI96 series block diagram (optical layout) A microprocessor controlled special tungsten lamp emits radiation which is first optically conditioned and beamed to the sample contained in the cuvette.
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 1) GLP/ key 2) CAL CHECK key 3) ZERO/CFM key 4) READ /TIMER key 5) ON/OFF key 6) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7) Cuvette alignment indicator 8) Cuvette holder KEYPAD DESCRIPTION • ON/OFF: to turn the meter on and off. •...
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DISPLAY ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION 1) The measuring scheme (lamp, cuvette, detector), appears during different phases of zero or reading measurement 2) Error messages and warnings 3) The battery icon shows the charging level of the battery 4) The hourglass appears when an internal checking is in progress 5) Status messages 6) The chronometer appears when the reaction timer is running 7) The month, day and date icons appear when a date is displayed...
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No Light:The instrument cannot adjust the light level. Please check that the sample does not contain any debris. b) on sample reading Inverted cuvettes: The sample and the zero cuvette are inverted. Zero: A zero reading was not taken. Follow the instructions of the measurement procedure for zeroing the meter.
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Standard High: The standard reading is higher than expected. d) other errors and warnings Cap error: Appears when external light enters in the analysis cell. Assure that the cuvette cap is present. Cooling lamp: The instrument waits for the lamp to cool down. Battery low: The battery must be replaced soon.
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The instructions listed below should be carefully followed during testing to ensure best accuracy. • Color or suspended matter in large amounts may cause interference, therefore these should be removed by treatment with active carbon and by prior filtration. • For a correct filling of the cuvette: the liquid in the cuvette forms a concavity on the top; the bottom of this concavity must be at the same level of the 10 mL mark.
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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 is added, or accuracy will be lost. •...
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To compensate the meter for the sample turbidity or color, the measurement takes place in two phases. First, the meter is zeroed using the unreacted sample. After the reagents are added the reacted sample is measured. • Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF. The display briefly shows all tags on. •...
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• Press ZERO/CFM and the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase. • After a few seconds, the display will show “-0.0-”. The meter is now zeroed and ready for measurement. • Remove the cuvette. •...
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• Press and hold READ /TIMER for three seconds. The display will show the countdown prior to measurement. The beeper is playing a beep at the end of countdown period. Alternatively, wait for 1 minute then just press READ /TIMER. In both cases, the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase.
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Use the validation procedure to ensure that the instrument is properly calibrated. Warning: Do not validate the instrument with any standard solutions other than the Hanna Instruments CAL Check Standards, otherwise erroneous results will be obtained. • Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
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• Remove the cuvette. • Place the CAL Check Standard HI96726‑11 Cuvette B into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • Press CAL CHECK and the lamp, cuvette and detector icons together with “CAL CHECK” will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase.
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Note: It is possible to interrupt calibration procedure at any time by pressing CAL CHECK or ON/OFF keys. Warning: Do not calibrate the instrument with standard solutions other than the Hanna Instruments CAL Check™ Standards, otherwise erroneous results will be obtained.
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• Remove the cuvette. • Place the CAL Check Standard HI96726‑11 Cuvette B into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • Press READ /TIMER and the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display,...
“STD LOW”, the standard value was too low. Verify that both CAL Check Standards HI96726-11 Cuvettes, A and B are free of fingerprints or dirt and that they are inserted correctly. • Then the date of the last calibration (e.g.: ”01.08.2008”) appears on the display, or “01.01.2008”...
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• When the correct month has been set, press ZERO/CFM or READ /TIMER to confirm. Now the display will show the day blinking. • Press GLP/ to edit the desired day (01‑31). If the key is kept pressed, the day number is automatically increased.
In the GLP mode, the last user calibration date can be consulted and the factory calibration can be restored. LAST CALIBRATION DATE To display the calibration date: • Press GLP/ to enter GLP mode. The calibration month and day will appear on the main display and the year on the secondary display.
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• Press ZERO/CFM to restore the factory calibration or press GLP/ again to abort factory calibration restore. • The instrument briefly notifies “donE” when restores factory calibration and returns to measurement mode. To save battery, the instrument shuts down after 10 minutes of non‑use in measurement mode and after 1 hour of non‑use in calibration mode.
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• Insert back the battery cover and turn it clockwise to close. Reagent Set HI93726-01 Reagents for 100 tests HI93726-03 Reagents for 300 tests Other Accessories HI96726-11 CAL Check™ Standard Cuvettes (1 set) HI740029P 9V battery (10 pcs.) HI731318 Cloth for wiping cuvettes (4 pcs.) HI731331 Glass cuvettes (4 pcs.)
To validate your warranty, fill out and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days from the date of purchase. 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 Local Office Hanna Instruments USA 270 George Washington Highway Smithfield, RI 02917 Phone: 800.426.6287 Fax: 401.765.7575 e‑mail: tech@hannainst.com MAN96726 Printed in ROMANIA...
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