Instruction Manual HI 96101C pH, Chlorine, Cyanuric Acid, Iodine, Bromine, Iron LR ISM www.hannainst.
Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Hanna product. This manual will provide you with the necessary information for the correct use of the instrument. Please read it carefully before using the meter. If you need additional technical information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at tech@hannainst.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ................................................................................................ 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Please examine this product carefully. Make sure that the instrument is not damaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, please notify your Dealer.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HI 96101 is an auto diagnostic portable microprocessor meter that benefits from Hanna’s years of experience as a manufacturer of analytical instruments. It has the advanced optical system based on a special tungsten lamp and a narrow band interference filter that allows most accurate and repeatable readings. All instruments are factory calibrated and the electronic and optical design minimizes the need of frequent calibration.
ABBREVIATIONS °C: °F: mg/L: mL: mV: USEPA: degree Celsius degree Fahrenheit milligrams per liter. mg/L is equivalent to ppm (parts per million) milliliter millivolts US Environmental Protection Agency SPECIFICATIONS pH 6.5 to 8.5 pH Free Chlorine 0.00 to 5.00 mg/L Total Chlorine 0.00 to 5.00 mg/L Cyanuric Acid 0 to 80 mg/L Iodine 0.0 to 12.5 mg/L Bromine 0.00 to 10.00 mg/L Iron LR 0.00 to 1.60 mg/L Resolution 0.1 pH 0.01 mg/L under 3.50 mg/L Chlorine 0.10 mg/L above 3.
Tungsten lamp Silicon Photocell with narrow band interference filter @ 525 nm For pH: Phenol red method. The reaction with reagents causes a red tint in the sample. For Chlorine: Adaptation of the USEPA method and Standard Method 4500-Cl G. The reaction with reagents causes a pink tint in the sample. For Cyanuric Acid: Adaptation of the turbidimetric method. The reaction between cyanuric acid and the reagent causes a white suspension in the sample. For Iodine: Adaptation of the EPA, DPD method.
PRECISION AND ACCURACY 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.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Absorption of Light is a typical phenomenon of interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter. When a light beam crosses a substance, some of the radiation may be absorbed by atoms, molecules or crystal lattices.
The photoelectric cell collects the radiation I that is not absorbed by the sample and converts it into an electric current, producing a potential in the mV range. The microprocessor uses this potential to convert the incoming value into the desired measuring unit and to display it on the LCD. The measurement process is carried out in two phases: first the meter is zeroed and then the actual measurement is performed.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) RANGE/GLP/ key CAL CHECK key ZERO/CFM key READ/ /TIMER key ON/OFF key Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Cuvette alignment indicator Cuvette holder KEYPAD DESCRIPTION • ON/OFF: to turn the meter on and off. • ZERO/CFM: this is a bi-functional key. Just press to zero the meter prior to measurement, or confirm edited values. In calibration mode press to confirm factory calibration restore. • READ/ /TIMER: this is a multi-functional key.
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 indicates the charge state of the battery 4) The hourglass appears when an internal check 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 8) Four digit main display 9) Measuring units 10) Four digit second
ERRORS AND WARNINGS The instrument shows clear messages when erroneous condition appears. Messages are also displayed when the obtained values are outside expected range. The beeper is playing a beep on errors. a) on zero reading Light High: There is too much light to perform a measurement. Please check the preparation of the zero cuvette. Light Low: There is not enough light to perform a measurement. Please check the preparation of the zero cuvette. No Light: The instrument cannot adjust the light level.
Over Range: A flashing value of the maximum concentration indicates an over range condition. The concentration of the sample is beyond the programmed range: dilute the sample and re-run the test. c) during calibration procedure Standard Low: The standard reading is less than expected. 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.
GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT 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.
• It is important that the sample does not contain any debris. This would corrupt the reading. • Each time the cuvette is used, the cap must be tightened to the same degree. • Whenever the cuvette is placed into the measurement cell, it must be dry outside, and completely free of fingerprints, oil or dirt. Wipe it thoroughly with HI 731318 or a lint-free cloth prior to insertion. • Shaking the cuvette can generate bubbles in the sample, causing higher readings.
RANGE SELECTION The HI 96101 can measure pH when range P1 is selected, Free Chlorine when range P2 is selected, Total Chlorine when range P3, Cyanuric Acid when range P4, Iodine when range P5, Bromine when range P6, Iron LR when range P7 are selected. To change the active range follow the procedure: • Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF. The display briefly shows all tags on. • After startup, the range identification number is displayed on the secondary LCD as P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 or P7.
• When the beeper sounds briefly and the LCD displays dashes, the meter is ready. The blinking “ZERO” indicates that the instrument needs to be zeroed first. Note: Pay attention that the selected range is the one desired to run measurements. If not, change the range following the instructions from Range Selection. pH MEASUREMENT • Fill the cuvette with 10 mL of unreacted sample, up to the mark, and replace the cap.
• Press READ/ /TIMER. The lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase. • The instrument directly displays the measured pH value on the Liquid Crystal Display. FREE CHLORINE MEASUREMENT • Fill the cuvette up to the mark with 10 mL of unreacted sample and replace the cap. • Place the cuvette into the holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove.
• Replace the cuvette into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • Press and hold READ/ /TIMER for three seconds. The display will show the countdown prior to measurement. An audible “beep” indicates the end of the countdown period. • Alternatively, wait for one minute and just press READ/ /TIMER. In both cases, the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase.
TOTAL CHLORINE MEASUREMENT • Fill the cuvette up to the mark with 10 mL of unreacted sample and replace the cap. • Place the cuvette into the holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • 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.
• Alternatively, wait for 2 minutes and 30 seconds and just press READ/ /TIMER. In both cases, the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase. • The instrument directly displays concentration in mg/L of total chlorine on the Liquid Crystal Display. INTERFERENCES Interference may be caused by: Bromine, Iodine, Chlorine Dioxide, Ozone, Oxidized manganese and Chromium.
• Fill a beaker up to the 25 mL mark with the sample, add the content of one packet of HI 93722-0 reagent and swirl gently to mix. This is the reacted sample. • Fill a second cuvette with 10 mL of the reacted sample, up to the mark, and replace the cap. • Place the second cuvette into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • Press and hold READ/ /TIMER for three seconds. The display will show the countdown prior to measurement.
IODINE MEASUREMENT • Fill the cuvette with 10 mL of unreacted sample, up to the mark, and replace the cap. • Place the cuvette into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • 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.
• Alternatively, wait for 2 minutes and 30 seconds then just press READ/ /TIMER. In both cases, the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase. • At the end of measurement, the instrument directly displays concentration in mg/L of iodine on the LCD.
• Remove the cuvette. • Add the content of one packet of HI 93716-0 Bromine reagent. Replace the cap and shake gently for about 20 seconds to dissolve most of the reagent. • Replace the cuvette into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • Press and hold READ/ /TIMER for three seconds. The display will show the countdown prior to measurement. An audible “beep” indicates the end of the countdown period.
IRON LR MEASUREMENT 12 • Fill one graduating mixing cylinder up to the 25 mL mark with deionized water. • Add the content of one packet of HI 93746-0 TPTZ reagent, close the cylinder and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. This is the blank. 9 30" 3 6 25mL • Fill the cuvette with 10 mL of the blank up to the mark and replace the cap. • Place the cuvette into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove.
• Place the cuvette into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. • Press and hold READ/ /TIMER for three seconds. The display will show the countdown prior to measurement. An audible “beep” indicates the end of the countdown period. • Alternatively, wait for 30 seconds then just press READ/ /TIMER. In both cases, the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase.
VALIDATION PROCEDURE 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 CAL CHECKTM Standards, otherwise erroneous results will be obtained. Note: The validation is performed only for the selected parameter. For full validation of the instrument, the following procedure must be performed for each parameter. • Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
The reading should be within specifications as reported in the CAL CHECKTM Standard Certificate. If the value is found out of the specifications, please check that the cuvettes are free of fingerprints, oil or dirt and repeat validation. If results are still found out of specifications, then recalibrate the instrument. CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Note: It is possible to interrupt calibration procedure at any time by pressing CAL CHECK or ON/OFF keys.
• Place the corresponding CAL CHECKTM Standard Cuvette B into the cuvette holder: pH: B, HI 96710-11 Free Chlorine: B, HI 96701-11 Total Chlorine: B, HI 96711-11 Cyanuric Acid: B, HI 96722-11 Iodine: B, HI 96718-11 Bromine: B, HI 96716-11 Iron LR: B, HI 96746-11 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, depending on the measurement phase.
• Press RANGE/GLP/ to edit the desired month (01-12). If the key is kept pressed, the month number is automatically increased. • When the correct month has been set, press ZERO/CFM or READ/ /TIMER to confirm. Now the display will show the day blinking. or • Press RANGE/GLP/ to edit the desired day (01-31). If the key is kept pressed, the day number is automatically increased. Note: It is possible to change the editing from day to year and to month by pressing READ/ /TIMER.
GLP In the GLP mode, the last user calibration date can be verified and the factory calibration can be restored. LAST CALIBRATION DATE To display the calibration date: • Press and hold for three seconds RANGE/GLP/ to enter GLP mode. For the selected range the calibration month and day will appear on the main display and the year on the secondary display. • If no calibration was performed, the factory calibration message, “F.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT 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. If a valid measurement was displayed before auto-shut off, the value is displayed when the instrument is switched on. The blinking “ZERO” means that a new zero has to be performed. One fresh battery lasts for around 750 measurements, depending on the light level.
ACCESORIES REAGENT SET HI 93701-01 HI 93701-03 HI 93710-01 HI 93710-03 HI 93711-01 HI 93711-03 HI 93716-01 HI 93716-03 HI 93718-01 HI 93718-03 HI 93722-01 HI 93722-03 HI 93746-01 HI 93746-03 Reagents for 100 free chlorine tests Reagents for 300 free chlorine tests Reagents for 100 pH tests Reagents for 300 pH tests Reagents for 100 total chlorine tests Reagents for 300 total chlorine tests Reagents for 100 bromine tests Reagents for 300 bromine tests Reagents for 100 iodine tests Reagents for 300 iodine te
WARRANTY HI 96101 is warranted for two years against defects in workmanship and materials when used for its intended purpose and maintained according to the instructions. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement free of charge. Damages due to accident, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance are not covered. If service is required, contact your dealer. If under warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial number and the nature of the failure.
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