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INSTRUCTION MANUAL HI96785 Honey Color Grade Portable Photometer Hanna Instruments Inc., 584 Park East Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 USA www.hannainst.com...
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Preliminary Examination 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 HI96785 Honey Color Grade portable photometer is supplied with: •...
General Description & Intended Use 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION & INTENDED USE HI96785 Honey Color is a portable photometer used to measure the wavelengths of light passed through the honey in order to determine the color value, expressed in millimeters. The photometer has an advanced optical system that uses a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and a narrow band interference filter that allows for accurate and repeatable readings.
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General Description & Intended Use Table 2: Extracted Honey Color Designation Honey Type Value (mm Pfund) Common name Latin name Average Standard Deviation (SD) Min. Value Max. Value Acacia tree Robinia pseudoacacia Chestnut tree Castanea sativa Citrus spp. Citrus spp. Dandelion Taraxacum officinalis Eucalyptus...
Measurement Procedure 5. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the photometer on. 2. When the instrument is ready for measurement “‑‑‑‑” are displayed flashing. If “CAL” is displayed, the instrument requires calibration prior to measurement. ---- 3. Fill one cuvette with 4 mL of Glycerol, up to 5 mm (0.2”) below the rim. This is the standard.
Errors & Warnings 6. ERRORS & WARNINGS Calibration Light High: There is an excess amount of ambient light. Measurement can not be taken. Please check preparation of the calibration cuvette. Light Low: There is not enough light to perform a measurement. Please check the preparation of the calibration cuvette.
A fresh battery lasts for about 750 measurements, depending on light level. To conserve battery, the photometer automatically turns off after 10 minutes of non‑use (measurement mode) or 1 hour (calibration mode). Battery Status HI96785 displays battery status after each measurement and at power on. Battery status indicators: •...
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 number from the Technical Service department and then send it with shipping costs prepaid.
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