Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
HI8424
Portable pH/mV/°C Meter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ........................................................................3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................5
OPERATIONAL GUIDE....................................................................................6
pH CALIBRATION..........................................................................................9
pH BUFFER TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE.....................................................11
MENU SELECTION.......................................................................................12
mV CALIBRATION .......................................................................................13
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION ......................................................................13
BATTERY REPLACEMENT..............................................................................14
LCD MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................15
ELECTRODE CONDITIONING & MAINTENANCE................................................17
ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................19
pH ELECTRODE APPLICATION REFERENCE GUIDE...........................................25
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Remove the instrument from the packing material and examine it carefully to make
sure that no damage has occurred during shipment. If there is any damage, please
contact your local Hanna Instruments Office.
The meter is supplied complete with:
• HI1230B pH electrode
• HI7662 temperature probe
• pH 4.01 & pH 7.01 buffer solutions, 20 mL each
• HI700661 cleaning solution, 20 mL sachet (2 pcs.)
• 9V battery
• Instruction manual
Note: Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrument functions
correctly. Any defective items must be returned in the original packing
with the supplied accessories.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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SPECIFICATIONS
-2.00 to 16.00 pH
Range ±699.9 mV/ ±1999 mV
-20.0 to 120.0 °C/ -4.0 to 248.0 °F
Resolution 0.01 pH/ 0.1 mV/ 1 mV/ 0.1 °C/ 0.1 °F
Accuracy
±0.01 pH/ ±0.2 mV/ ±1 mV/ ±0.4 °C/ ±0.8 °F
(@20 °C/68 °F)
Typical EMC
±0.02 pH/ ±0.2 mV/ ±1 mV/ ±0.4 °C/ ±0.8 °F
Deviation
Automatic, 1 or 2 point, with 3 memorized buffer values
pH Calibration (pH 4.01, 7.01, 10.01)
Offset: ±1 pH; Slope: from 75 to 110%
Temperature Automatic, -20 to 120 °C (-4 to 248 °F) or manual
Compensation without temperature probe
HI1230B double junction, gel-filled pH electrode
Probes (included)
HI7662 temperature probe
Battery Type 9V (1 pc.)
Battery Life Approx. 150 hours of continuous use
After 20 minutes of non-use or disabled
Auto-off
(user-selectable)
Environment 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); RH max 100%
Dimensions 164 x 76 x 45 mm (6.5 x 3.0 x 1.8”)
Weight 180 g (6.3 oz.)
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OPERATIONAL GUIDE
INITIAL PREPARATION
• Remove the electrode protective cap before taking any measurements. If the
electrode has been left dry, soak the tip in HI70300 storage solution for a few
hours or overnight to reactivate it.
• Connect the pH electrode to the BNC connector on the top of the instrument.
• Connect the temperature probe to the RCA connector. The temperature probe can
be used independently to take temperature measurements, or in conjunction
with the pH electrode to utilize the ATC capability of the meter.
• Turn the meter ON by pressing the ON/OFF key. The display shows all the
used segments for a few seconds (or as long as the button is held), followed
by the percentage indication of the remaining battery life, and then enters
normal measurement mode.
pH MEASUREMENTS
• To take a pH measurement simply submerge
the electrode tip (at least 4 cm/1½”) and the
temperature probe into the sample to be tested.
• Select the pH mode by pressing the RANGE key
until the display changes to pH.
• Stir gently and wait for the stability symbol (hourglass) to turn off. The display
will show the pH value automatically compensated for temperature.
Notes:
• In order to take accurate pH measurements, make sure that the instrument
has been calibrated before use (see page 9).
• If measurements are taken in different samples successively, it is recommended
to rinse the electrode thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination. After cleaning, it
is recommended to rinse the electrode with some of the sample to be measured.
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TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
The meter is designed to compensate for temperature, as the response of the pH
electrode is directly affected by temperature.
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC shown on LCD)
To use the ATC feature, submerge the temperature probe into the sample as close
as possible to the electrode and wait for a few minutes. The displayed pH reading
is compensated for the temperature of the sample.
Manual Temperature Compensation (MTC shown on LCD)
If the temperature probe is not connected, it is possible to enter the temperature
value manually.
• Record the sample temperature by using a ChecktempC (if you are measur-
ing temperature in °C, or ChecktempF for °F readings) or another accurate
thermometer.
• Press RANGE to select the temperature mode. The “°C” (or “°F”) symbol will
blink to indicate that the temperature probe is not connected.
ORP MEASUREMENTS
Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) measurements provide a quantification of
the oxidizing or reducing power of the sample tested.
• Connect the ORP electrode (optional) to the BNC connector.
• To enter the “mV” mode turn the instrument ON and press the RANGE key
until the display changes to mV.
• Submerge the ORP electrode tip (at least 4 cm / 1½”) into the sample to be
tested and allow time for the reading to stabilize
(hourglass symbol turns off).
• Measurements within the ±699.9 mV range are
displayed with 0.1 mV resolution, while outside
this range the resolution is 1 mV.
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Notes:
• To perform correct ORP measurements, the surface of the ORP electrode must
be clean and smooth.
• When not in use, the tip of the electrode should be kept moist (use HI70300
storage solution) and safe from any mechanical stress which might cause
damage to the glass/platinum junction.
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
• Turn the instrument ON and press the RANGE key to select the temperature
mode.
• Make sure the temperature probe is connected to the meter.
• Dip the temperature probe into the sample, allow the reading to stabilize
(hourglass symbol turns off) and read the temperature value.
• Temperature measurements can be displayed in °C or °F units (see “Menu
selection” for details).
Notes:
• A blinking full scale value means that the reading is out of range.
• To freeze a reading on display while in measure-
ment mode, press the HOLD key. The “HOLD” tag
will blink. The pH, mV and temperature values
are held, and the RANGE key can be used to
view the values. Press HOLD again to return to
normal mode.
• If enabled, keypresses are followed with an acoustic signal. A lower note
indicates that the key is not currently active.
• To save battery life, the meter is provided with an auto-off feature, which
turns the instrument off after 20 minutes of non-use. This feature can be
disabled by the user (see “Menu selection” for details).
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pH CALIBRATION
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• When the buffer value is recognized and the
reading is stable, an acoustic signal (if enabled)
advises the user, the “pH” symbol stops flash-
ing, the hourglass indicator disappears and the
“CFM” tag starts blinking to indicate that the
value can be confirmed.
• Press CFM to store the first calibration point.
• The meter expects a pH 4.01 or 10.01 buffer.
• Rinse and immerse the pH electrode and the
temperature probe in pH 4.01 or pH 10.01
buffer (2nd calibration point) and stir gently.
• When the buffer value is recognized and the
reading is stable, an acoustic signal (if enabled)
advises the user, the “pH” symbol stops flash-
ing, the hourglass indicator disappears and the
“CFM” tag starts blinking to indicate that the
value can be confirmed.
• Press CFM to store the second calibration point.
• The meter returns to normal mode.
The pH calibration is now complete; “CAL” and
the pH tags corresponding to the buffers used for
calibration are lit on the LCD.
Notes:
• If the buffer value is not recognized, after 12 seconds the meter will display
blinking dashes together with the “WRONG”
tag. Either the buffer solution is wrong or out
of specification and needs to be replaced or the
electrode is damaged.
• The meter will retain the calibration if the battery is removed.
• To quit calibration and keep previous data: press CAL after entering the
calibration mode and before the first point is accepted.
• To perform a single-point calibration: press CAL after the first point has been
confirmed.
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• Rinse the temperature probe of a ChecktempC (or ChecktempF) or another
accurate thermometer, and place it close to the pH electrode.
• Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to manually adjust the temperature to
match the reference thermometer.
The temperature has an effect on pH. The calibration buffer solutions are affected
by temperature changes to a lesser degree than normal solutions. During calibration
the instrument will automatically calibrate to the pH value corresponding to the
measured or set temperature.
During calibration the instrument will display the pH buffer value at 25 °C.
TEMP pH VALUES
°C °F 4.01 7.01 10.01
0 32 4.01 7.13 10.32
5 41 4.00 7.10 10.24
10 50 4.00 7.07 10.18
15 59 4.00 7.04 10.12
20 68 4.00 7.03 10.06
25 77 4.01 7.01 10.01
30 86 4.02 7.00 9.96
35 95 4.03 6.99 9.92
40 104 4.04 6.98 9.88
45 113 4.05 6.98 9.85
50 122 4.06 6.98 9.82
55 131 4.07 6.98 9.79
60 140 4.09 6.98 9.77
65 149 4.11 6.99 9.76
70 158 4.12 6.99 9.75
75 167 4.14 7.00 9.74
80 176 4.16 7.01 9.73
85 185 4.17 7.02 9.74
90 194 4.19 7.03 9.75
95 203 4.20 7.04 9.76
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MENU SELECTION
While in normal measurement mode, press and hold the CFM/SETUP key for about
5 seconds until the meter enters the menu selection mode.
The following parameters can be set from the menu:
1. Auto-off feature: 20 minutes (default setting) or disabled;
2. Acoustic signal: enabled (default setting) or disabled;
3. Temperature unit: °C (default setting) or °F.
When entering the menu mode, the auto-off selection is entered. The LCD shows in
three subsequent screens “Auto”, “OFF” and “20” to indicate that the 20 minutes
selection is active, or “Auto”, “OFF” and “no” if the feature is disabled.
The user can toggle the selection by pressing CAL/SELECT or move to the next
step with CFM/SETUP.
The following selection is the acoustic signal, which is displayed on two subsequent
screens: “bEEP”, “OFF” when the feature is disabled, and “bEEP”, “On” when
the feature is enabled.
Press CAL/SELECT to toggle the selection and CFM/SETUP to move to next step.
At this point it is possible to set the temperature unit, by selecting “Unit”, “°C”
or “Unit”, “°F”.
Press CAL/SELECT to toggle the selection and CFM/SETUP to exit the menu selection
mode and return to normal measurement mode.
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mV CALIBRATION
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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LCD MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING
•
(battery symbol) At startup, if remaining battery life is below 5%
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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ELECTRODE CONDITIONING & MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION PROCEDURE
Remove the electrode protective cap.
DO NOT BE ALARMED IF ANY SALT DEPOSITS ARE PRESENT. This is normal with
electrodes and they will disappear when rinsed with water.
During transport tiny bubbles of air may have formed inside the glass bulb.
The electrode cannot function properly under these conditions. These bubbles
can be removed by “shaking down” the electrode as you would do with a glass
thermometer.
If the bulb and/or junction are dry, soak the electrode in HI70300 storage
solution for at least one hour.
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For refillable electrodes, if the refill solution (electrolyte) is more than 2.5 cm
(1”) below the fill hole, add the appropriate electrolyte solution.
MEASUREMENT
Rinse the electrode tip with distilled water, immerse it (4 cm / 1½”) in the
sample and stir gently for a few seconds.
For a faster response and to avoid cross contamination of the samples, rinse the
electrode tip with the solution to be tested, before taking any measurements.
STORAGE PROCEDURE
To minimize clogging and ensure a quick response time, the glass bulb and the
junction should always be kept moist.
When not in use, store it with a few drops of HI70300 storage solution in the
protective cap.
NEVER STORE THE ELECTRODE IN DISTILLED OR DEIONIZED WATER.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Inspect electrode and cable. The cable used for the connection to the meter must
be intact and there must be no points of broken insulation on the cable or cracks
on the electrode stem or bulb. If any scratches or cracks are present, replace the
electrode. Rinse off any salt deposits with water.
Connectors must be perfectly clean and dry.
For refillable electrodes:
Refill the electrode with fresh electrolyte (see the electrode’s specifications to
select the correct refilling solution). Allow the electrode to stand upright for
1 hour. Follow the Storage Procedure above.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
• General Soak in HI7061 general cleaning solution for approxi-
mately 30 minutes.
• Protein Soak in HI7073 protein cleaning solution for 15 min.
• Inorganic Soak in HI7074 inorganic cleaning solution for 15
minutes.
• Oil/grease Rinse with HI7077 Oil & Fat cleaning solution for
1 minute.
IMPORTANT: After performing any of the cleaning procedures, rinse the electrode
thoroughly with distilled water and soak it in HI70300 storage solution for at
least 1 hour before taking measurements.
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ACCESSORIES
pH CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS
HI70004P pH 4.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
HI7004M pH 4.01 buffer solution, 230 mL bottle
HI7004L pH 4.01 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
HI8004L pH 4.01 buffer solution, 500 mL FDA bottle
HI70007P pH 7.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
HI7007M pH 7.01 buffer solution, 230 mL bottle
HI7007L pH 7.01 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
HI8007L pH 7.01 buffer solution, 500 mL FDA bottle
HI70010P pH 10.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
HI7010M pH 10.01 buffer solution, 230 mL bottle
HI7010L pH 10.01 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
HI8010L pH 10.01 buffer solution, 500 mL FDA bottle
STORAGE & CLEANING SOLUTIONS
HI70300M Storage solution, 230 mL bottle
HI80300M Storage solution, 230 mL FDA bottle
HI70300L Storage solution, 500 mL bottle
HI80300L Storage solution, 500 mL FDA bottle
HI70000P Electrode rinsing solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs.)
HI7061M General cleaning solution, 230 mL bottle
HI8061M General cleaning solution, 230 mL FDA bottle
HI7061L General cleaning solution, 500 mL bottle
HI8061L General cleaning solution, 500 mL FDA bottle
HI7073M Protein cleaning solution, 230 mL bottle
HI8073M Protein cleaning solution, 230 mL FDA bottle
HI7073L Protein cleaning solution, 500 mL bottle
HI8073L Protein cleaning solution, 230 mL FDA bottle
HI7074M Inorganic cleaning solution, 230 mL bottle
HI7074L Inorganic cleaning solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7077M Oil & Fat cleaning solution, 230 mL bottle
HI8077M Oil & Fat cleaning solution, 230 mL FDA bottle
HI7077L Oil & Fat cleaning solution, 500 mL bottle
HI8077L Oil & Fat cleaning solution, 500 mL FDA bottle
REFILLING ELECTROLYTE SOLUTIONS
HI7071 3.5 M KCl+AgCl electrolyte solution, 4 x 30 mL bottle, for single
junction electrodes
HI8071 3.5 M KCl+AgCl electrolyte solution, 4 x 30 mL FDA bottle, for
single junction electrodes
HI7072 1 M KNO3 electrolyte solution, 4 x 30 mL bottle
HI8072 1M KNO3 Electrolyte, 4x30 mL (FDA approved bottle)
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HI7082 3.5 M KCl electrolyte solution, 4 x 30 mL bottle, for double junction
electrodes
HI8082 3.5 M KCl electrolyte solution, 4 x 30 mL FDA bottle, for double
junction electrodes
HI8093 1 M KCl+AgCl electrolyte solution, 4 x 30 mL FDA bottle, for
double junction electrodes
ORP SOLUTIONS
HI7091L Reducing pretreatment solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7092M Oxidizing pretreatment solution, 230 mL bottle
HI7092L Oxidizing pretreatment solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7021M Test solution @240 mV, 230 mL bottle
HI7021L Test solution @240 mV, 500 mL bottle
HI7022M Test solution @470 mV, 230 mL bottle
HI7022L Test solution @470 mV, 500 mL bottle
pH ELECTRODES
B = BNC CONNECTION PLUG + 1 m (3.3’) CABLE
S = SCREW-TYPE CONNECTOR
HI1043B / HI1040S
Glass body, double junction, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: strong acid/alkali.
9.5mm DIA 12 mm
0.37" 0.5"
HI 1043
120 mm
"S" VERSION 4.7"
HI1053B / HI1050S
Glass body, triple ceramic, conic shape, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: emulsions.
HI 1040
12 mm
0.5"
HI 1053
120 mm
"S" VERSION 4.7"
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HI 1050
HI1083B
Glass body, micro, Viscolene, non-refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: biotechnology, micro titration.
12 mm
0.5" 5 mm 3 mm
0.2" 0.12" 3.0 mm DIA
0.12"
HI 1083
120 mm
4.7"
HI1131B / HI1111S
Glass body, single junction, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: general purpose.
9.5mm DIA 12 mm
0.37" 0.5"
HI 1131
120 mm
"S" VERSION 4.7"
HI1230B / HI1210S
Plastic body, double junction, gel-filled, combination pH electrode.
Use: general purpose.
HI 1111 12 mm
0.5"
HI 1230
120 mm
4.7"
"S" VERSION
HI1330B / HI1310S
Glass body, semimicro, single junction, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: laboratory.
HI 1210
5mm DIA 5mm
0.2" 0.2"
HI 1330
120 mm
4.7"
"S" VERSION
HI1331B / HI1311S
Glass body, semimicro, single junction, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: flasks.
HI 1310
8 mm 7.5mm DIA
0.3" 0.29"
HI 1331
210 mm
"S" VERSION 8.25"
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HI1332B / HI1312S
Plastic body, double junction, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: general purpose.
12 mm
0.5"
HI 1332
120 mm
"S" VERSION 4.7"
HI2031B / HI2020S
Glass body, semimicro, conic, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: semisolid products.
HI 1312 6 mm
0.25"
HI 2031
75 mm
"S" VERSION 2.95"
FC100B
PVDF body, double junction, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: general purpose for food industry.
12 mm
0.5"
FC 100
HI 2020
120 mm
4.7"
FC200B / FC200S
PVDF body, single junction, conic, Viscolene, non-refillable, combination pH
electrode. Use: meat & cheese.
6 mm
0.25"
FC 200
75 mm
2.95"
FC210B
Glass body, double junction, conic, Viscolene, non-refillable combination pH
electrode. Use: milk, yogurt.
12 mm
0.5"
FC 210
120 mm
4.7"
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FC220B
Glass body, triple ceramic, single junction, refillable, combination pH electrode.
Use: food processing.
9.5mm DIA 12 mm
0.37" 0.5"
FC 220
120 mm
4.7"
FC911B
PVDF body, double junction, refillable with built-in amplifier, combination pH
electrode. Use: very high humidity.
12 mm
0.5"
FC 911
110 mm
4.3"
HI1413B
Glass body, single junction, flat tip, Viscolene, non-refillable combination pH
electrode. Use: surface measurement.
12 mm
0.5"
HI 1413
110 mm
4.3"
ORP ELECTRODES
HI3131B / HI3111S
Glass body, refillable, combination platinum ORP electrode.
Use: titration.
12 mm
0.5"
HI 3131
150 mm
"S" VERSION 5.9"
HI3230B / HI3210S
Plastic body, gel-filled, combination platinum ORP electrode.
Use: general purpose.
HI 3111
12 mm
0.5"
HI 3230
120 mm
"S" VERSION 4.7"
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HI4430B / HI4410S
Plastic body, gel-filled, combination gold ORP electrode.
Use: general purpose.
12 mm
0.5"
HI 4430
120 mm
"S" VERSION 4.7"
Consult the HANNA Instruments General Catalog for a complete and wide
selection of electrodes.
EXTENSIONHICABLES
4410
FOR SCREW-TYPE ELECTRODES (SCREW
TO BNC CONNECTOR)
HI 7855 SERIES CABLE CONNECTORS
CONNECTOR AND 3.0 mm (0.12") CABLE WITH BNC
OTHER ACCESSORIES
HI98501 ChecktempC pocket-size thermometer (–50.0 to 150.0 °C)
HI98502 ChecktempF pocket-size thermometer (–58.0 to 302.0 °F)
HI710015 Shockproof rubber boot, blue
HI710016 Shockproof rubber boot, orange
HI710022 Spare protective case
HI76405 Electrode holder
HI7662 Temperature probe with 1 m (3.3’) screened cable
HI8427 pH/ORP electrode simulator with 1 m (3.3’) coaxial cable and
BNC connector
HI931001 pH/ORP electrode simulator with LCD, 1 m (3.3’) coaxial cable
and BNC connector
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pH ELECTRODE APPLICATION
REFERENCE GUIDE
Application Electrodes *
1. Aquarium HI1332B, HI1312S
2. Bath-water HI1130B, HI1110S
3. Beer HI1131B, HI1111S
4. Bread HI2031B, FC200B, HI2020S, FC200S
5. Cheese FC 200B, FC 200S
6. Dairy products FC 911B, FC100B
7. Dirty water HI1230B, HI1210S
8. Emulsions HI1053B, HI1050S
9. Environment HI1230B, HI1210S
10. Flasks HI1331B, HI1310S
11. Food industry general use FC 911B, FC100B
12. Fruit FC200B, FC 220B, FC200S
13. Fruit juices, organic FC210B
14. Galvanizing waste solution HI1130B, HI1110S
15. High purity water HI1053B, HI1050S
16. Horticulture HI1053B, FC200B, HI1050S, FC 200S
17. Laboratory general use HI1131B, HI1230B, HI1332B, HI1330B
HI1111S, HI1210S, HI1312S, HI1310S
18. Leather HI1413B, HI1410S
19. Lemon juice FC100B
20. Meat FC200B, HI2031B, FC 200S, HI2020S
21. Micro plate sampling of less than HI1083B
100 mL
22. Milk and Yogurt FC 210B
23. Paints HI1053B, HI1050S
24. Paper HI1413B, HI1410S
25. Photographic chemicals HI1230B, HI1210S
26. Quality control HI1332B, HI1312S
27. Sausages FC 200B, HI2031B, FC 200S, HI2020S
28. Semi-solid products HI2031B, HI2020S
29. Skin HI1413B, HI1410S
30. Soil samples HI1230B, HI1210S
31. Solvents HI1043B, HI1040S
32. Strong acid HI1043B, HI1040S
33. Submersion application HI1130B, HI1110S
34. Surface measurements HI1413B, HI1410S
35. Swimming pool HI1130B, HI2114P/2
36. Titrations with constant HI1131B, HI1111S
temperature range
37. Titrations with wide temperature HI1131B, HI1111S
range
38. Very high humidity FC 911B
39. Vials and test tube HI1330B, HI1310S
40. Wine processing FC220B
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS
Before using this product, make sure that it is entirely suitable for the environment
in which they are used.
Operation of this instrument in residential area could cause unacceptable interferences
to radio and TV equipments, requiring the operator to take all necessary steps
to correct interferences.
The metal band at the end of the sensor is sensitive to electrostatic discharges.
Avoid touching this metal band at all times. During calibration, ESD wrist
straps should be worn to avoid possible damage to the sensor by electrostatic
discharge.
Any variation introduced by the user to the supplied equipment may degrade the
instrument’s EMC performance. To avoid electrical shock, do not use this instrument
when voltages at the measurement surface exceed 24 Vac or 60 Vdc. Use plastic
beakers to minimize any EMC interferences.
To avoid damages or burns, do not perform any measurement in microwave
ovens.