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Hanna Instruments HI 4321 Instruction Manual

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HI 4321
Conductivity/Resistivity/TDS/Salinity/
Temperature
Bench Meter
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual HI 4321 Conductivity/Resistivity/TDS/Salinity/ Temperature Bench Meter w w w. h a n n a i n s t . c o m...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product. This manual will provide you with the necessary information for correct use of the instrument. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the instrument. If you need additional technical information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at tech@hannainst.com or see the back side of this manual for our worldwide sales and technical service contacts.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ............................2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ......................4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................ 5 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................7 OPERATIONAL GUIDE ........................9 DISPLAYING MODES ......................... 10 SYSTEM SETUP ..........................

  • Page 4: Preliminary Examination

    PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Remove the instrument from the packing material and examine it carefully to make sure that no damage has occurred during shipping. If there is any damage, notify your dealer or the nearest Hanna Service Center. The meter is supplied complete with: •...

  • Page 5: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION HI 4321 DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL 1) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 2) Main Keyboard 3) USB connector 4) ON/OFF switch 5) Power adapter socket 6) RS232 serial communication connector 7) Conductivity probe input...
  • Page 6 KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION FUNCTION KEYS To enter / exit calibration mode. To select the desired measurement mode: Conductivity, Resistivity, TDS, Salinity. To enter Setup (System Setup, Conductivity Setup, Resistivity Setup , TDS Setup or Salinity Setup) and to access Log Recall function. To obtain general informations about the selected option / operation.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS µ µ µ µ µ µ ± ± µ i t l ° ° ° ± ± ± ±...
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  • Page 9: Operational Guide

    OPERATIONAL GUIDE OPERATIONAL GUIDE OPERATIONAL GUIDE OPERATIONAL GUIDE OPERATIONAL GUIDE POWER CONNECTION Plug the 12 Vdc adapter into the power supply socket. Note: These instruments use non volatile memory to retain the meter settings, even when unplugged. PROBE CONNECTION For conductivity, resistivity, TDS or salinity measurements connect a conductivity probe to the DIN connector located on the rear panel of the instrument.

  • Page 10: Displaying Modes

    D I S P L A Y I N G M O D E S D I S P L A Y I N G M O D E S D I S P L A Y I N G M O D E S D I S P L A Y I N G M O D E S D I S P L A Y I N G M O D E S For each measurement mode (Conductivity, Resistivity, TDS or Salinity) the following display configurations...
  • Page 11 Graph Accessing this option, the online graph with currently logged values (Conductivity, Resistivity, TDS or Salinity vs. Seconds) could be displayed. If there is no active log, the previously logged data for the selected parameter will be plotted. Notes: • If no data were logged, the graph displaying mode will not be accessible.
  • Page 12 Log History Accessing this option, last logged records will be displayed on the LCD. The log history list also contains the appropriate conductivity / resistivity / TDS / salinity values, the logged temperature, the temperature source, as well as the records time stamp. To access the Log History displaying mode: while in Measure mode.

  • Page 13: System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP The System Setup menu allows the user to customize the user interface, consult the meter information, set the external serial communication interface and to restore the manufacturer settings. Accessing System Setup while in Measure mode.
  • Page 14 To set the Beeper: to select the Beeper option. • Use • Press and use to highlight the desired beeper associated event you want to modify. • Press and use to highlight the beeper status option. to confirm your selection and return to the Beeper •...
  • Page 15 To set the GLP data: to select the GLP Data option. • Use • Press and use to highlight the desired option. • Press to edit the desired information. The Text Editor menu will be displayed on the LCD. • Enter the desired information by using highlight the desired character.
  • Page 16 To set the Date & Time: to select the Date & Time option. • Use • Press and use to highlight the desired option you want to modify. • Press to confirm your selection. Use and then use to modify the value with (for Set Date and Time option).
  • Page 17 Language This option allows the user to choose the desired language for the user interface. To select the Language: • Use to select the Language option. • Press and use to highlight the desired language. • Press to confirm your selection and return to the System Setup menu or press to return to the System Setup menu without changing.
  • Page 18 Meter Information This option provides general information about the instrument serial number (each instrument has an unique identification serial number), the software version and the factory calibration date and time (for conductivity and temperature). Note: All the instruments are factory calibrated for conductivity and temperature.

  • Page 19: Conductivity Setup

    C o n d u c t i v i t y C o n d u c t i v i t y S E T U P S E T U P C o n d u c t i v i t y C o n d u c t i v i t y S E T U P C o n d u c t i v i t y S E T U P...
  • Page 20 Save Current Profile To save the current profile: • Use to select the Profile option. • Press and then select Save Current Profile option. The text editor box will be displayed on the LCD. • Enter the desired profile name by using highlight the desired character and then press to add it to the text bar.
  • Page 21 Delete Profile To delete one of the existing profiles: • Use to select the Profile option. • Press and use to highlight the Delete Profile option. • Press . A list with all customised profiles will appear on the screen. •...
  • Page 22 Temperature From the Temperature menu the user can choose the temperature source and units, as well as the temperature compensation mode, reference temperature and compensation coefficient. To access a Temperature option: • Use to highlight the Temperature option from the Conductivity Setup menu. •...
  • Page 23 Temperature Compensation The user can choose from the following options: - the meter will compensate automatically the conductivity using the following formula: Linear where: - conductivity at reference temperature - measured conductivity (uncompensated) - compensation coefficient - temperature - reference temperature Non-Linear - recommended for measuring the conductivity of the natural water in accordance with the compensation table on the next page.
  • Page 24 Table for non-linear temperature compensation:...
  • Page 25 Temperature Unit The user can choose from the Celsius , Fahrenheit or Kelvin temperature units. To set the temperature unit: • Use to highlight the Temperature Units option. • Press and then use to select Celsius , Fahrenheit or Kelvin degrees unit . •...
  • Page 26 Compensation Coefficient (only for linear temperature compensation) To set the compensation coefficient: to highlight the Compensation • Use Coefficient option. • Press and set the desired compensation coefficient using to increase / decrease the value. • Press to save the current value or press cancel operation.
  • Page 27 Calibration Points The user can choose between Single Point and Multi Points calibration. To select the calibration points type: • Use to highlight the Calibration Points option. • Press to confirm your selection and then use to choose the desired option . •...
  • Page 28 Calibration Reminder This option allows the user to set the calibration reminder as Daily , Periodic or Disabled . To set the calibration reminder: • Use to highlight the Calibration re- minder option. • Press to confirm your selection and then use to choose the desired option .
  • Page 29 Clear Calibration Accessing this option, the existent conductivity calibration can be cleared (the probe cell constant will be reset to default). If the calibration is cleared, another calibration has to be performed. To clear calibration: • Use to highlight the Clear Calibration option. •...
  • Page 30 Sample ID This option allows the user to give to the measured samples an identification number/name. Two Sample ID options are available: ID Increment and Edit Sample ID . ID Increment – None the sample ID will be edited alphanumerically by the user. –...
  • Page 31 This option allows the user to edit the settings related to the logging feature, as following: Logging Type Three logging types are available: Automatic , Manual and AutoHold. Automatic logging - the readings are logged automatically at constant time intervals (see Sampling Period option). Manual logging ( log on demand)- the readings are logged each time is pressed.
  • Page 32 Sampling Period This option allows the user to select the desired sampling period for automatic logging. To set the sampling period: • Use to highlight the Sampling Period option. • Press and use to select the desired option from 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 seconds. •...
  • Page 33 Alarm This option allows the user to define two alarm limits for the measurements. Alarm State The following options are available: Disabled – the alarm will be disabled. Inside Limits – the alarm will notify the user when the measured value is inside the preset limits. Outside Limits –...

  • Page 34: Resistivity Setup

    R e s i s t i v i t y R e s i s t i v i t y S E T U P R e s i s t i v i t y S E T U P S E T U P S E T U P R e s i s t i v i t y...
  • Page 35 Temperature - see Conductivity Setup section. Units The user can choose between Ohm, KOhm, MOhm, AutoRanging measuring modes. To select the units: • Use to highlight the Units option. • Press to confirm and then use to highlight the desired unit. •...

  • Page 36: Tds Setup

    SETUP SETUP TDS SETUP SETUP SETUP The TDS Setup menu allows the user to set the parameters related to the TDS measurement. Accessing TDS Setup • Press while in Measure mode and then select TDS range. • Press and then to access TDS Setup menu.
  • Page 37 TDS factor Using this option the user can set the TDS factor. • Use to highlight the TDS Factor option. • Press to confirm your selection and use to increase / decrease the value. • Press to confirm your selection or press cancel operation.

  • Page 38: Salinity Setup

    S a l i n i t y S a l i n i t y S E T U P S a l i n i t y S E T U P S E T U P S E T U P S a l i n i t y S a l i n i t y S E T U P...
  • Page 39 Clear Calibration Accessing this option, the existent salinity calibration ( Percent Scale only) can be cleared. To clear calibration: • Use to highlight the Clear Calibration option. • Press to clear calibration. A pop-up menu will be displayed to ask for confirmation. •...

  • Page 40: Conductivity Calibration

    C O N D U C T I V I T Y C A L I B R A T I O N C O N D U C T I V I T Y C A L I B R A T I O N C O N D U C T I V I T Y C A L I B R A T I O N C O N D U C T I V I T Y C A L I B R A T I O N C O N D U C T I V I T Y C A L I B R A T I O N...
  • Page 41 • Insert and rinse the probe in the first beaker in order to decontaminate it; • Insert the probe in the second beaker; • Tap the probe repeatedly to remove any air bubbles that may be trapped inside the sleeve. •...

  • Page 42: Conductivity Measurement

    C O N D U C T I V I T Y M E A S U R E M E N T C O N D U C T I V I T Y M E A S U R E M E N T C O N D U C T I V I T Y M E A S U R E M E N T C O N D U C T I V I T Y M E A S U R E M E N T C O N D U C T I V I T Y M E A S U R E M E N T...
  • Page 43 DIRECT/USP MEASUREMENT In this measure mode the user can check for ultra pure water using the United States Pharmacopeia standard (USP <645>). This USP standard consists of three stages (one in-line and two off-line tests) as following: Stage 1 - this is an in-line test. Test steps: •...
  • Page 44 Stage 3 - this is an off-line test. Test steps: • Take the water sample from the previous stage and increase its ionic strength for a pH measurement at 25 °C; • Record the pH and round it to the nearest 0.1 pH; •...

  • Page 45: Resistivity Measurement

    RESISTIVITY MEASURE RESISTIVITY MEASURE MENT MENT RESISTIVITY MEASURE RESISTIVITY MEASURE MENT RESISTIVITY MEASURE MENT MENT Make sure the instrument has been calibrated on conductivity before taking resistivity measurements. DIRECT MEASUREMENT To measure the resistivity of a sample using the Direct reading mode: •...

  • Page 46: Tds Measurement

    TDS MEASURE TDS MEASURE MENT MENT TDS MEASURE TDS MEASURE TDS MEASURE MENT MENT MENT Make sure the TDS factor has been set before taking TDS measurements (see TDS Setup section). DIRECT MEASUREMENT To measure the TDS of a sample using the Direct reading mode: •...

  • Page 47: Salinity Calibration

    SALINITY CALIBRATION SALINITY CALIBRATION SALINITY CALIBRATION SALINITY CALIBRATION SALINITY CALIBRATION Salinity calibration is a one-point procedure at 100.0% NaCl. Use the HI 7037L calibration solution (sea water solution) as a 100% NaCl standard solution. To enter salinity calibration: • Set the meter for salinity range; •...

  • Page 48: Salinity Measurement

    SALINITY MEASURE SALINITY MEASURE MENT MENT SALINITY MEASURE SALINITY MEASURE SALINITY MEASURE MENT MENT MENT Three measurement scales are available for salinity (Natural Sea Water Scale, Practical Salinity Scale and Percent Scale). NATURAL SEA WATER SCALE (UNESCO 1966) NATURAL SEA WATER SCALE (UNESCO 1966) NATURAL SEA WATER SCALE (UNESCO 1966) NATURAL SEA WATER SCALE (UNESCO 1966) NATURAL SEA WATER SCALE (UNESCO 1966)
  • Page 49 PRACTICAL SALINITY SCALE (UNESCO 1978) PRACTICAL SALINITY SCALE (UNESCO 1978) PRACTICAL SALINITY SCALE (UNESCO 1978) PRACTICAL SALINITY SCALE (UNESCO 1978) PRACTICAL SALINITY SCALE (UNESCO 1978) According to the definition, salinity of a sample in psu (practical salinity units) is calculated using the following formula: where: - coefficient;...

  • Page 50: Temperature Calibration

    TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION The temperature user calibration menu can be accessed at the meter startup by pressing simultaniously three keys as in the below drawing: Note: The temperature user calibration is performed in three points: around 0°C, 50°C, 100°C. To start temperature user calibration: •...

  • Page 51: Logging

    L O G G I N G L O G G I N G L O G G I N G L O G G I N G L O G G I N G This feature allows the user to log conductivity, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature. The logging behaviour is dependent on the Logging Type and Reading Mode options from the parameter setup.
  • Page 52 • Press to enter log interval edit menu and use to adjust the logging start-stop time or the log sampling. Press to save the current value and use to adjust next / previous parameter. • Press to exit log interval edit menu and then press to save the current log.
  • Page 53 LOGGING MODE 3 This logging mode can be used for any sample measurements. By will be available in Measure choosing this logging mode, mode. To log data using this mode: while in Measure mode to manually log a • Press record.
  • Page 54 • To stop the logging session, press Notes: • For the automatic logging, if the maximum logging time (24h) has been reached, a warning pop-up will be displayed on the LCD in order to save the current log and start another one in a new lot. •...
  • Page 55 • Press to return to the previous menu. To delete lots: • Press while in Log Recall mode. • Press to access delete or delete all mode. Otherwise, press to return to Log Recall view mode. • After selecting one of the deleting modes, use to select one lot and then press to delete the selected lot or all lots.

  • Page 56: Pc Interface

    PC INTERFACE PC INTERFACE PC INTERFACE PC INTERFACE PC INTERFACE Data transmission from the instrument to the PC can be done with the HI 92000 Windows compatible ® software (optional). HI 92000 also offers graphing and on-line help feature. Data can be exported to the most popular spreadsheet programs for further analysis. HI 4321 instrument has two available serial interfaces: RS232 and USB.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Guide

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E...

  • Page 58: Accessories

    A C C E S S O R I E S A C C E S S O R I E S A C C E S S O R I E S A C C E S S O R I E S A C C E S S O R I E S CONDUCTIVITY CONDUCTIVITY...
  • Page 59 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS Before using these products, make sure they are entirely suitable for the environment in which they are used. Operation of these instruments in residential areas could cause unacceptable interferences to radio and TV equipment, requiring the operator to follow all necessary steps to correct interferences. The glass bulb at the end of the pH electrode is sensitive to electrostatic discharges.
  • Page 60 SALES AND TECHNICAL SERVICE CONTACTS SALES AND TECHNICAL SERVICE CONTACTS SALES AND TECHNICAL SERVICE CONTACTS SALES AND TECHNICAL SERVICE CONTACTS SALES AND TECHNICAL SERVICE CONTACTS Australia: Tel. (03) 9769.0666 • Fax (03) 9769.0699 China: Tel. (10) 88570068 • Fax (10) 88570060 Egypt: Tel.

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