Hanna Instruments HI 99131 User manual

HI99131
Portable Waterproof
pH Meter for Plating Baths
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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information for correct use of this meter, as well as a
precise idea of its versatility.
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Instruments Inc., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02895, USA.

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Table of Contents......................................................
Preliminary Examination ...........................................
General Description and Intended Use........................
Main Features..........................................................
Specifications...........................................................
Display Description...................................................
Operational Guide ....................................................
Meter Setup.............................................................
Battery Replacement.................................................
Accessories...............................................................
Electrode Maintenance..............................................
Certification..............................................................
Recommendations for Users ......................................
Warranty .................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Remove the meter from the packing material and examine
it carefully to make sure that no damage has occurred
during shipment. If noticeable damage is evident, contact
your local Hanna Instruments Office.
Each meter is supplied complete with:
• HI629113 preamplified pH probe with built‑in
temperature sensor and titanium body, DIN connector
with 1m (3.3’) cable
• pH 4.01 & 7.01 Buffer sachet
• HI700601 Electrode cleaning solution (2 sachets)
• 100 mL beaker (1 pc.)
• Alkaline batteries: 1.5V AAA (3 pcs.)
• Rugged carrying case
• Calibration certificate of meter
• Calibration certificate of probe
• Instruction manual
Note: Save all packing material until you are sure that
the meter functions correctly. All defective items must
be returned in the original packing together with the
supplied accessories.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION and INTENDED USE
The HI99131 portable pH meter, together with the
HI629113 pH probe, are designed specifically for pH
measurements in plating baths. Plating Baths can vary from
acid to neutral to alkaline with many different chemical
formulations used. The common necessity is the fast and
accurate measurement of pH to ensure that additives
and chemicals are working properly to provide even and
consistent plating.
The HI99131 pH meter is a portable, lightweight meter with
two button operation that is simple to use. It is delivered
with a rugged pH electrode protected by a titanium body
that functions properly in an applied current field thus per‑
mitting the flexibility of bringing quality pH measurements
directly the operation.
HI629113 pH electrode has been specially designed for
applications in plating baths. The titanium electrode body
acts like a Faraday cage, and allows stable readings even
in samples where strong electrical fields are involved.
Moreover, a built‑in temperature sensor allows simultaneous
temperature compensated pH and temperature readings and
an integral pH sensor preamplifier provides measurements
impervious to noise and electrical interferences.

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MAIN FEATURES
Main features:
• Simultaneous pH and temperature measurements on a
large dual‑line LCD display
• Automatic pH calibration at one or two points within
two memorized buffer sets (standard or NIST)
• Selectable temperature unit (°C or °F)
• Electrode condition indicator
• mV of pH measurement for electrode check
• HI629113 dedicated pH with integral temperature
sensor
• Probe quick connect system
• Battery life indication and low battery detection
• Keystroke confirmation tone
• Auto‑off function
• Waterproof casing IP67
Plating baths
pH meter

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SPECIFICATIONS
* the HI629113 is limited to be used from 0 to 13 pH and from 0 to
80 °C temperature (32 to 176 °F).
Range*
‑2.00 to 16.00 pH / ‑2.0 to 16.0 pH
±825 mV (pH‑mV)
‑5.0 to 105.0 °C/23.0 to 221.0 °F
Resolution
0.01 pH / 0.1 pH
1 mV
0.1 °C/0.1 °F
Accuracy
@ 20 °C / 68 °F
±0.02 pH / ±0.1 pH
±1 mV (pH‑mV)
±0.5 °C up to 60 °C; ±1.0 °C outside
±1.0 °F up to 140 °F; ±2.0 °F outside
Temperature
compensation
Automatic
‑5.0 to 105.0 °C/23.0 to 221.0 °F
pH Calibration
Automatic, 1 or 2 point selectable buffer
set Standard: 4.01;7.01;10.01 or
NIST: 4.01;6.86;9.18
Probe (included)
HI629113 preamplified pH probe with
built‑in temperature sensor and titanium
cage working as matching pin, DIN
connector with 1m (3.3’) cable
Battery type / life 1.5V AAA (3 pcs.)
approx. 1400 hours of continuous use
Auto‑Off user selectable: after 8 min, 60 min or
disabled
Environment 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
RH max. 100%
Meter Dimensions 154 x 63 x 30 mm (6.1 x 2.5 x 1.2”)
Meter Mass
(with batteries) 196 g (6.91 oz.)
Case Ingress
Protection Rating IP67

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DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
1 Automatic Temperature Compensation indicator
2 Stability indicator
3 Battery percentage
4 Electrode condition indicator
5 Low battery indicator
6 Measurement unit
7 Primary LCD
8 Temperature unit
9 Secondary LCD
10 Meter modes indicator
11 pH calibration buffer(s) used

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OPERATIONAL GUIDE
Each meter is supplied with batteries. Before using the
meter for the first time, open the battery compartment
and insert batteries, observing the polarity (see “Battery
Replacement“).
TO CONNECT THE ELECTRODE
With the meter turned off, connect the HI629113 probe to
the DIN socket on the bottom of the meter by aligning the
pins and pushing in the plug firmly. Remove the protective
cap from the probe before taking any measurements.
TO TURN THE METER ON
To turn the meter ON, press the button on the front of the
meter. If it does not turn on, make sure that the batteries are
properly installed in their place. The meter is provided with
an active acoustic signal when a key is pressed. At start‑up
the meter displays all LCD segments for a few seconds,
followed by the percentage indication of the remaining
battery life, displaying “WAIT“ until electrode check is in
process then the meter enters the normal measurement
mode.
Note: The meter detects the presence and the type of
the probe at its input.
- If the probe is not connected the message “NO”
”PROBE“ appears alternatively on the secondary LCD
with “---“ blinking on the first LCD line.
- If the probe is not compatible “WRONG” ”PROBE“
message appears alternatively on the secondary LCD
with “---“ blinking on the first LCD line.
- If the readings are out of range, the nearest range lim-
its are displayed blinking (E.g. -2.00 pH -5.0 °C).
Battery life
Measurement
mode
LCD
check up
→ →
→
Electrode
check

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OPERATIONAL GUIDE
pH MEASUREMENT & CALIBRATION
Make sure the meter has been calibrated before use.
If the probe is dry, soak it in HI70300 storage solution for
30 minutes to reactivate it. If fouled, clean the electrode
by soaking in cleaning solution for 20 minutes, then rinse
the tip and soak in storage solution at least 30 minutes
before use.
Rinse the electrode off well and shake
off excess droplets. Recalibrate before
using.
Submerge the probe in the sample to
be tested while stirring it gently. Wait
until the tag on the LCD disappears.
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TO SELECT THE MEASUREMENT RANGE
While in measurement mode, press the SET button to select
pH or pH‑mV measurement on the first LCD line.
TO FREEZE THE MEASUREMENT VALUES
While in measurement mode, press and hold the SET
button until “HOLD“ appears on the secondary LCD. The
“HOLD“ remains for 1 second and reading of pH, mV
and temperature will be frozen on the LCD with“H” blinking.
Press any button to resume active measurements.
TO ENTER CALIBRATION MODE
Press and hold the button until ”POWER” and tag
is replaced by “STD“ and tag. Release the button.
TO ENTER SETUP MODE
Press and hold button until “STD“ and tag is re‑
placed by “SETUP“ and tag. Release the button.
TO TURN THE METER OFF
Whileinmeasurementmode,press the button.”POWER”
and tag will appear. Release the button.