Hanna Instruments HI 9813-5 User manual

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Instruction Manual
HI 9813-5 & HI 9813-6
Portable
pH/EC/TDS/°C Meters
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna 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.
WARRANTY .................................................................................. 2
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ........................................................ 3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................ 3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-5 ................................... 4
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-6 ................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 6
OPERATIONAL GUIDE ................................................................... 7
pH CALIBRATION ......................................................................... 9
pH VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES ................................... 10
EC/TDS CALIBRATION ................................................................. 11
BATTERY REPLACEMENT .............................................................. 12
PROBE MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 12
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................. 14
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HI 9813-5 and HI 9813-6 are 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 the dealer from whom you purchased
the instrument. 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.

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HI 9813-5 and HI 9813-6 are complete, versatile and splash-proof
portable combination meters designed with the utmost precision and
simplicity. Both models provide measurements of pH, EC and TDS
ranges, which can be easily selected using a membrane keypad on
the front panel.
Conductivity measurements are automatically compensated for
temperature changes with a built-in temperature sensor. The
temperature coefficient is fixed at 2%/°C.
•HI 9813-5 is a pH/EC/TDS meter designed for simplicity of use
in taking pH, mS/cm, ppm and temperature in the °C scale
measurements. Suited for hydroponics, greenhouses, farming
and ground water applications.
•HI 9813-6 is the most advanced model, including the Cal-
CheckTM feature, which allows the user to easily check the probe
calibration status at any time.
Remove the instrument from the packing material and examine it
carefully to make sure that no damage has occurred during shipment.
If noticeable damage is found, notify your dealer.
Each meter is supplied with:
•Combination probe with 8-pin DIN connector & 1 m (3.3') cable:
•HI 1285-5, pH/EC/TDS/°C probe, for HI 9813-5
•HI 1285-6, pH/EC/TDS/°C probe with Cal-CheckTM for
HI 9813-6
•HI 70007 pH 7.01 sachet, 1 pc
•HI 70031 1413 µS/cm (1.413 mS/cm) sachet, 1 pc
•HI 70442 1500 ppm sachet, 1 pc
•HI 700661 cleaning solution sachet, 2 pcs
•HI 50021 check solution sachet, 2 pcs (for HI 9813-6 only)
•Instruction manual
•1 x 9V alkaline battery.
Note:Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrument
functions correctly. Any defective items must be returned in the
original packing together with the supplied accessories.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONPRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONPRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the
written consent of the copyright owner.

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1) 8-pin DIN connector for probe
2) Liquid Crystal Display
3) pH range selection key
4) mS/cm (EC) range selection key
5) ppm (TDS) selection key
6) pH offset calibration knob
7) EC/TDS calibration knob
8) °C (Temperature) selection key
9) On/Off key
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-5FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-5
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-5FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-5
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-5

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1) 8-pin DIN connector for probe
2) Liquid Crystal Display
3) pH range selection key
4) mS/cm (EC) range selection key
5) ppm (TDS) range selection key
6) pH offset calibration knob
7) EC/TDS calibration knob
8) °C (Temperature) selection key
9) Check key
10) On/Off key
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-6FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-6
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-6FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-6
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF HI 9813-6

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SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
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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 probe protective cap before taking
any measurements, and make sure the meter has
been calibrated.
Turn the meter on by pressing the On/Off key.
TAKING pH MEASUREMENTS
If the probe has been left dry, soak the tip in HI 70300 storage solution
for 30 minutes to reactivate it.
•To take a pH measurement simply
submerge the tip (4cm/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 (4cm/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 GUIDEOPERATIONAL GUIDE
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•Select the appropriate measurement range (EC or TDS).
•Wait for a couple of minutes for the
temperature sensor to reach thermal
equilibrium. The display then shows the
measurement automatically compensated
for temperature with the appropriate
following indication: “mS” tag indicates
the meter is in EC mode, while “ppm”
tag indicates the meter is in TDS
mode.
TAKING TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
• Submerge the tip (4cm/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 “1”
on the far left hand side, the
reading is out of range.
•It is recommended to clean
often the probe with HI 700661
Cleaning Solution.
•After measurements have been completed, the instrument
should be switched off, and the probe cleaned and
covered with the protective cap.

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For greatest accuracy, frequent calibration of the instrument is
recommended. 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.
e) Whenever the CAL-CHECK test fails (HI 9813-6 only).
PREPARATION
Pour small quantities of pH 7.01 (HI 7007) or pH 4.01 (HI 7004)
or pH 10.01 (HI 7010) solution into a clean beaker.
To obtain accurate readings, use pH 7.01 (HI 7007) if you are going
to measure neutral or close to neutral samples, pH 4.01 (HI 7004)
if you are going to measure acidic samples or pH 10.01 (HI 7010)
for alkaline measurements.
If you need to calibrate to NIST standards, use pH 6.86 (HI 7006)
instead of pH 7.01 and pH 9.18 (HI 7009) instead of pH 10.01.
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.
Notes:•The probe should be submerged approximately 4 cm
(1½") into the solution. The thermometer has to be
located 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, replace the probe.
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pH CALIBRATIONH CALIBRATION
H CALIBRATIONH CALIBRATION
H CALIBRATION

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Cº Fº 10.4 68.6 10.7 81.9 10.01
0 23 10.4 89.6 31.7 64.9 23.01
5 14 00.4 59.6 01.7 93.9 42.01
01 05 00.4 29.6 70.7 33.9 81.01
51 95 00.4 09.6 50.7 72.9 21.01
02 86 00.4 88.6 30.7 22.9 60.01
52 77 10.4 68.6 10.7 81.9 10.01
03 68 20.4 58.6 00.7 41.9 69.9
53 59 30.4 48.6 99.6 11.9 29.9
04 401 40.4 48.6 89.6 70.9 88.9
54 311 50.4 38.6 89.6 40.9 58.9
05 221 60.4 38.6 89.6 10.9 28.9
55 131 80.4 48.6 89.6 99.8 97.9
06 041 90.4 48.6 89.6 79.8 77.9
56 941 11.4 48.6 99.6 59.8 67.9
07 851 21.4 58.6 99.6 39.8 57.9
For temperature compensation during calibration, please refer to the
following chart.
For instance, if the buffer temperature is 25°C, the display should
show pH 4.0 or 7.0 or 10.0.
If the buffer temperature is 10°C, the display should show pH 4.0 or
7.0 or 10.1.
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pH VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURESH VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES
H VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURESH VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES
H VALUES AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES