Hanna Instruments HI 9811-5 User manual

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Instruction Manual
HI9811-5
Portable
pH/EC/TDS/°C Meters

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the meter.
This manual will provide you with the necessary information for correct
use of the instrument, as well as a precise idea of its versatility. If you
need additional technical information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at
[email protected].
WARRANTY ..................................................................................2
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION .........................................................3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................5
OPERATIONAL GUIDE....................................................................6
pH CALIBRATION..........................................................................8
pH VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES.....................................10
EC/TDS CALIBRATION..................................................................11
EC/TDS CONVERSION FACTOR......................................................11
BATTERY REPLACEMENT..............................................................12
PROBE MAINTENANCE ................................................................13
ACCESSORIES.............................................................................14
HI9811-5 is guaranteed for two years against defects in workmanship
and materials when used for their intended purpose and maintained
according to instructions. Electrodes and probes are guaranteed for six
months. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement free of charge.
Damage due to accidents, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed
maintenance is not covered.
If service is required, contact your local Hanna Instruments Office.
If under warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial
number and the nature of the problem. If the repair is not covered by the
warranty, you will be notified of the charges incurred. If the instrument
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. When shipping any instrument,
make sure it is properly packed for complete protection.
WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without
the written consent of the copyright owner.
Remove the instrument from the packing material and examine
it carefully to make sure that no damage has occurred during ship-
ment. If noticeable damage is found, please contact your local
Hanna Instruments Office.
Each meter is supplied with:
• HI1285-5, pH/EC/TDS/°C combination probe with 8-pin DIN
connector and 1 m (3.3’) cable
•HI70007, pH7.01 sachet, 1 pc.
•HI70031, 1413 µS/cm sachet, 1 pc.
•HI70032, 1382 ppm (mg/L) sachet, 1 pc.
•HI700661 cleaning solution sachet, 2 pcs.
•Instruction manual
• 1 x 9V alkaline battery.
Note:Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrument
functions correctly. Any defective item must be returned in the
original packing together with the supplied accessories.
HI9811-5 is the complete, versatile, with a large LCD and splash-
proof portable combination meter designed with the utmost precision
and simplicity. The instrument provides measurements for pH, EC and
TDS ranges, which are easily selectable through the keypad on the
front panel.
Conductivity measurements are automatically compensated for tem-
perature changes with a built-in temperature sensor. The temperature
coefficient is fixed at 2%/°C.
HI9811-5 is a pH/EC/TDS meter designed for simplicity of use in
taking pH, µS/cm, mg/L and temperature measurements. Suited for
hydroponics, greenhouses, farming and ground water applications.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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1) 8-pin DIN connector for probe
2) Liquid Crystal Display
3) pH range selection key
4) µS/cm (EC) range selection key
5) mg/L (TDS) selection key
6) pH offset calibration knob
7) EC/TDS calibration knob
8) °C (Temperature) selection key
9) On/Off key
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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Range
0.0 to 14.0 pH
0 to 6000 µS/cm
0 to 3000 mg/L (ppm)
0.0 to 70.0 °C
Resolution
0.1 pH
10 µS/cm
10 mg/L (ppm)
0.1 °C
Accuracy
(@ 20 °C/68 °F)
±0.1 pH
±2% f.s. µS/cm
±2% f.s. mg/L (ppm)
±0.5 °C
Typical EMC Deviation
±0.1 pH
±2% f.s. µS/cm
±2% f.s. mg/L (ppm)
±0.5 °C
Conversion Factor 0.5
pH Calibration Manual, 1-point through offset trimmer
EC/TDS Calibration Manual, 1-point through slope trimmer
EC/TDS Temperature
Compensation
Automatic from 0 to 70 °C
(32 to 158 °F) with b=2%/°C
Probe (included) HI1285-5
Battery Type 1 x 9V alkaline
Battery Life Approx. 450 hours of continuous use
Environment 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
100% RH
Dimensions 145 x 80 x 36 mm (5.7 x 3.1 x 1.4”)
Weight 230 g (8.1 oz.)
SPECIFICATIONS

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INITIAL PREPARATION
Each meter is supplied complete with a 9V battery. Remove the battery
compartment cover on the back of the meter and install the battery
while observing its polarity.
Connect the probe to the DIN socket on the top of the meter by aligning
the pins with the socket and pushing in the plug.
Always remove the electrode protective cap before taking any mea-
surements or calibrating, and stir briefly the electrode in tap water to
remove the storage solution. Make sure the meter has been calibrated
before taking any measurements.
Turn the meter on by pressing the On/Off key.
TAKING pH MEASUREMENTS
If the probe has been left dry, soak the tip in HI70300 storage solution
for 30 minutes to reactivate it.
• To take a pH measurement simply
submerge the tip (4 cm/ 1½”) of the
probe into the sample to be tested.
• Select the pH mode.
• Stir briefly and wait a couple of minutes
for the reading to adjust and stabilize.
The display shows the pH value.
• If measurements are taken in different
samples successively, it is recommended
to rinse (clean) the probe thoroughly
to eliminate cross-contamination. After
cleaning, it is recommended to rinse the
probe with some of the next sample to
be measured.
TAKING EC/TDS MEASUREMENTS
• Immerse the tip of the probe (4 cm/
1½”) into the sample to be tested. If
possible, use plastic beakers or containers
to minimize any EMC interference.
• Tap the probe lightly on the bottom of the
beaker to remove any air bubbles which
may be trapped inside the tip.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE

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• Select the appropriate measurement range (EC or TDS).
• Wait a couple of minutes for the temperature sensor to reach
thermal equilibrium. The display will then show the measurement
automatically temperature compensated for temperature with the
appropriate indication among the following:
“µS”symbol indicates the meter is in
EC mode;
“mg/L” symbol indicates the meter is
in TDS mode.
TAKING TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
• Submerge the tip (4 cm/ 1½”) of the
probe into the sample to be tested.
• Select the °C mode.
• Stir briefly and wait a couple of minutes
for the reading to adjust and stabilize.
The display shows the temperature value.
Notes: • If the display shows only a “E”
on the right side of the LCD, the
reading is out of range.
• It is recommended to clean
often the probe with HI700661
Cleaning Solution.
• After measurements have been
completed, the instrument should
be switched off, and the probe
cleaned and covered with the
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For greatest accuracy, frequent calibration of the instrument is recom-
mended. The instrument should be recalibrated for pH:
a) Whenever the electrode is replaced.
b) At least once a month.
c) After testing aggressive chemicals.
d) Where extreme accuracy is required.
PREPARATION
Pour small quantities of pH7.01 (HI7007) or pH4.01 (HI7004) or
pH10.01 (HI7010) solution into a clean beaker.
To obtain accurate readings, use pH7.01 (HI7007) if you are going
to measure neutral or close to neutral samples, pH4.01 (HI7004) if
you are going to measure acidic samples or pH10.01 (HI7010) for
alkaline measurements.
If you need to calibrate to NIST standards, use pH6.86 (HI7006)
instead of pH7.01 and pH9.18 (HI7009) instead of pH10.01.
PROCEDURE
• Connect the probe and switch the meter
on, then press the pH key to display pH
measurement.
•Remove the protective cap from the probe,
rinse and immerse it in the buffer and stir
gently. Wait a couple of minutes for the
reading to stabilize.
• Take the temperature of the buffer solution,
e.g. “10.0 °C”, as follow:
Select the °C mode and read the displayed
value.
• Adjust the pH calibration knob until the LCD
shows the pH value at the above temperature
(see the pH versus temperature chart).
• The pH calibration is now complete.
pH CALIBRATION

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Notes:• The probe should be submerged approximately 4 cm (1½”)
into the solution. The thermometer has to be close to the
probe.
• If turning the knob the needed value can not be reached,
clean the probe (see the “Probe Maintenance” section). If
also after the probe cleaning the value can not be reached,
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For temperature compensation during calibration, please refer to the
following chart.
pH VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES
TEMP pH VALUES
°C °F 4.01 6.86 7.01 9.18 10.01
0 32 4.01 6.98 7.13 9.46 10.32
5 41 4.00 6.95 7.10 9.39 10.24
10 50 4.00 6.92 7.07 9.33 10.18
15 59 4.00 6.90 7.05 9.27 10.12
20 68 4.00 6.88 7.03 9.22 10.06
25 77 4.01 6.86 7.01 9.18 10.01
30 86 4.02 6.85 7.00 9.14 9.96
35 95 4.03 6.84 6.99 9.11 9.92
40 104 4.04 6.84 6.98 9.07 9.88
45 113 4.05 6.83 6.98 9.04 9.85
50 122 4.06 6.83 6.98 9.01 9.82
55 131 4.08 6.84 6.98 8.99 9.79
60 140 4.09 6.84 6.98 8.97 9.77
65 149 4.11 6.84 6.99 8.95 9.76
70 158 4.12 6.85 6.99 8.93 9.75
For instance, if the buffer temperature is 25 °C, the display should
show pH4.0 or 7.0 or 10.0.
If the buffer temperature is 10 °C, the display should show pH4.0 or
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The TDS value in aqueous solutions is directly proportional to the con-
ductivity. The ratio between the two parameters depends on the solution.
HI9811-5 model has a fixed conversion factor set to 0.5. This means
that 1 µS/cm is equal to 0.5 mg/L of TDS.
Accessories needed:
• Use HI70031 (1413 µS/cm) EC calibration solution or HI70032
(1382 ppm, or mg/L) TDS calibration solution.
Note:The conversion between EC and TDS is made by a built-in circuit,
hence it is requested to calibrate the meter only in EC or TDS
range. The other range is thus automatically calibrated.
PROCEDURE
• Pour approximately 4 cm (1½”) of a conductivity calibration solution
(e.g. HI70031) into a beaker. If possible, use plastic beaker to
minimize any EMC interference.
• Immerse the probe in the solution.
• Wait for a couple of minutes for thermal equilibrium to be reached.
• Tap the probe on the bottom, then shake it lightly while rotating
to make sure no air bubbles remain trapped inside the probe.
• Press the µS/cm (or mg/L) key.
• Turn the EC/TDS calibration knob until the display shows the EC or
TDS reading at 25 °C.
EC/TDS CALIBRATION
EC/TDS CONVERSION FACTOR

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The meters is powered by a 9V battery that is located on the rear of
the instrument.
When battery symbol is empty a low battery condition is indicated.
When the low battery indication appears, only a few hours of working
time remains.
It is recommended to replace the battery immediately.
When the battery level is so low that it may cause unreliable measure-
ments, the meter turns off.
Battery replacement must only take place in a nonhazardous area using
a 9V alkaline battery.
Unscrew the three screws on the rear of the meter, remove the battery
compartment cover and replace the 9V battery with a new one while
observing its polarity.
Make sure the battery contacts are tight and secure before replacing
the cover.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Inspect the probe and the 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 probe stem or bulb.
Connector must be perfectly clean and dry. If any scratches or cracks are
present, replace the electrode. Rinse off any salt deposits with water.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
For better accuracy in measurements and to ensure a good performance
of the probe, a frequent cleaning is recommended.
For this purpose, soak it in Hanna Instruments HI700661 Cleaning
Solution for 5 minutes.
Notes: • For particular dirt (as for example protein, oil or grease)
see the “Accessories” section for Hanna Instruments specific
solutions.
• After cleaning the probe, it is recommended to recalibrate
the meter. If it is not possible to calibrate, the probe has to
be replaced with a new one.
• For field applications, it is always recommended to keep a
spare probe handy. When anomalies are not resolved with
simple maintenance, change the probe and recalibrate the
meter.
PROBE MAINTENANCE

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PROBES
HI1285-0 Combination, amplified pH/EC/TDS probe with built-in
temperature sensor, 8-pin DIN connector and 1 m (3.3’)
cable
HI1285-5 Combination, amplified pH/EC/TDS/temperature probe
with built-in temperature sensor, 8-pin DIN connector
and 1 m (3.3’) cable
pH BUFFER SOLUTIONS
HI7004L pH4.01 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7006L pH6.86 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7007L pH7.01 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7009L pH9.18 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7010L pH10.01 buffer solution, 500 mL bottle
CONDUCTIVITY & TDS CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS
HI7031L 1413 µS/cm solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7032L 1382 ppm (mg/L) solution, 500 mL bottle
OTHER SOLUTIONS
HI700661P Cleaning Solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs.)
HI70300L Storage Solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7073L Protein Cleaning Solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7074L Inorganic Cleaning Solution, 500 mL bottle
HI7077L Oil & Fat Cleaning Solution, 500 mL bottle
OTHER ACCESSORIES
HI710007 Shockproof rubber boot, blue
HI710008 Shockproof rubber boot, orange
HI710050 Blue protective case
ACCESSORIES

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS
Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, construction or
appearance of its products without advance notice.
Before using this product, make sure it is entirely suitable for your
specific application and for the environment in which it is used. Any
variation introduced by the user to the supplied equipment may degrade
the meters’ performance. For yours and the meter’s safety do not use or
store the meter in hazardous environments.

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Phone: [phone]
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