Hanna Instruments HI99111 User manual

HI99111
Portable Waterproof pH /
Temperature Meter for Wine
Analysis
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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:
• HI10483 pH/temperature probe with flat tip and DIN
connector with 1m (3.3’) cable
• pH 3.00 & 7.01 Buffer sachet
• HI700635 Cleaning solution for wine deposits
• HI700636 Cleaning solution for wine stains
• 100 mL beaker (1 pcs.)
• 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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HI99111 is a portable, microprocessor‑based pH and
temperature meter. Main features include: extended pH
and temperature ranges; waterproof and compact casing;
large dual‑line display; low battery detection; automatic
pH calibration at one or two points within two memorized
buffer sets (standard or NIST); selectable temperature
unit (°C or °F).
The HI10483 pH probe features an open junction with
Clogging Prevention System (CPSTM) technology, has a
built‑in temperature sensor for simultaneous temperature
compensated pH and temperature readings, and also
contains an integral pH sensor preamplifier to provide
measurements impervious to noise and electrical interferences
GENERAL DESCRIPTION and INTENDED USE

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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
• HI10483 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
MAIN FEATURES

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SPECIFICATIONS
* the HI10483 is limited to be used from 0 to 12 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: 3.00;7.01;10.01 or
NIST: 3.00;6.86;9.18
Probe (included)
HI10483 preamplified pH and
temperature probe, DIN connector
and 1 m (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
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 HI10483 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.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE

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OPERATIONAL GUIDE
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, 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 limits
are displayed blinking (E.g. -2.00 pH -5.0 °C).
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.
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.
The LCD displays the pH value (automatically compensated
for temperature) on the primary LCD, while the secondary
LCD displays the sample temperature. If measurements are
taken in different samples successively, rinse the probe tip
thoroughly†to eliminate cross‑contamination.
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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 replaced by “SETUP“ and tag.
Release the button.
TO TURN THE METER OFF
While in measurement mode, press the button.
”POWER” and tag will appear.
Release the button.

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OPERATIONAL GUIDE
For better accuracy, frequent calibration of the pH sensor
with the meter is recommended. In addition, the meter
must be recalibrated whenever:
a) The pH electrode is replaced.
b) After testing aggressive chemicals.
c) Where high accuracy is required.
d) At least once a month.
e) After cleaning the sensor.
†The probe tip should be rinsed with purified water (reverse osmosis,
distilled, or deionized) before and after placing in any solution (buffer,
storage, or sample).
pH calibration
Enter calibration mode while in
pH measurement mode. Place the
sensor into the first calibration
buffer. If performing a two‑point
calibration, use pH 7.01 (pH 6.86
for NIST) buffer first. The meter will
enter the calibration mode, displaying “pH 7.01 USE”
and tag blinking (or “pH 6.86 USE” for NIST).
Follow directions for single and two‑point calibration below:
Single-point calibration
1. Place the probe in any buffer from the selected buffer set.
The meter will automatically recognize the buffer value.
2. If the buffer is not recognized or the calibration offset is out
of the accepted range “---- WRONG“ is displayed.
3. If the buffer is recognized “REC“ is displayed then
“WAIT“ until the calibration is accepted.
If using pH 7.01 (or pH 6.86 for NIST), after acceptance
of the buffer press any key to exit. The ”SAVE” message is
displayed and the meter returns to pH measurement mode.
If using pH 3.00 or 10.01 (or pH 9.18 for NIST) buffer
the ”SAVE” message is displayed and meter returns to pH
measurement mode.

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Two-point calibration
Proceed with steps 1 through 3 under single point
calibration using 7.01 (pH 6.86 for NIST) pH buffer
first. Then follow steps below:
The ”pH 3.00 USE” message is then displayed.
Place the probe in the second calibration buffer (pH 3.00
or 10.01, or, if using NIST, pH 3.00 or 9.18). When the
second buffer is accepted, the LCD will display “SAVE”
for 1 second and the meter will return to the normal
measurement mode.
If the buffer is not recognized or the slope is out of accepted
range ”--- WRONG” is displayed. Change the buffer, clean
the electrode or press any key to exit calibration.
It is always recommended to carry out a two‑point
calibration for better accuracy.
When the calibration procedure is completed, the tag
is turned on together with the calibrated points.
To exit calibration and reset default values
After entering the calibration mode and before the first point
is accepted, it is possible to quit the procedure and return
to the last calibration data by pressing the button. The
LCD displays “ESC“ for 1 second and the meter returns to
normal mode.
To reset the default values and clear a previous calibration,
press the SET button after entering the calibration mode
and before the first point is accepted.
The LCD displays “CLEAR“ for 1 second, the meter resets to
the default calibration and the tag with the calibrated
points on the LCD disappears.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE

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ELECTRODE CONDITION
The display is provided with a probe icon (unless the fea‑
ture is disabled from setup) which indicates the electrode
status after calibration. The “condition” remains active for
12 hours (unless the batteries are removed).
The electrode condition is evaluated only if the current
calibration has two points.
5 bars: excellent condition
4 bars: very good condition
3 bars: good condition
2 bars: fair condition
1 bar: poor condition
1 bar blinking: very poor condition
With 1 bar it is recommended to clean the electrode and
recalibrate. If there is still only 1 bar or 1 bar blinking
replace the probe.
Sensor Check
Setting the meter to pH‑mV range the user can check the
sensor status at any time. The offset value is the reading
in pH 7.01 buffer (@ 25 °C/77 °F). If this reading is
outside the range ±30 mV, the electrode is considered
“very poor”. The slope value of the sensor is the difference
between readings in pH 7.01 and in pH 3.00 buffers. When
the slope reaches the value of about 150 mV, the electrode
is considered “very poor“. When “poor“ or “very poor“, it
is recommended to replace it with a new one.
Note: To ensure reliable readings, the electrode must
be cleaned with cleaning solution and then hydrated in
storage solution for a minimum of 30 minutes before
calibrating the probe.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE

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Setup mode allows the selection of the Temperature unit,
Auto‑off, Beep, the type of pH buffer set, the Resolution and
Information. To enter Setup mode press and hold button
until “STD“ and tag is replaced by “SETUP“ and
tag. Release the button.
• “TEMP“ is displayed on the
secondary LCD with the current
temperature unit (E.g. “TEMP °C“),
for °C/°F selection, use the SET button.
After the temperature unit has been
selected, press to confirm and to enter the “A-OFF“
selection.
• Use the SET button, to cycle
through the auto‑off choices:
8 minutes (“8”, default value), 60
minutes (“60”) or disabled (“---”).
Press to confirm and to enter the
“BEEP“ selection.
• To switch ON or OFF the beep
tone, press the SET button;
press to confirm and to enter
the calibration buffer selection
“pH 7.01 BUFF“.
• To change the type of calibration
buffer set, the meter will show
the current buffer set: “pH 7.01
BUFF” (for standard buffer set:
3.00/7.01/10.01) or “pH 6.86
BUFF” (for NIST buffer set: 3.00/6.86/9.18). Change
the set with the SET button. Press to confirm and to
enter pH resolution selection “RESOL“.
• To change the pH measurement
resolution between “0.1“ and
“0.01“ use the SET button; then
press to confirm and to enter
electrode calibration information
“INFO“ selection.
METER SETUP

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METER SETUP
• To switch ON or OFF the electrode
condition indicator on the LCD, press
the SET button; press to exit setup
options; Change the set with the SET
button, then press to confirm and
to return to normal mode.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the remaining battery life is less
than 10% the battery tag blinks on the
display to warn the user.
Battery Error Prevention System (BEPS)
If the battery is too weak (“0%”) the display shows
“bAtt“, “DEAD“ for few seconds then the meter power off.
Immediately replace the batteries with new ones.
The batteries are accessed by opening the battery cover
on the back of the instrument. Remove protective boot
if present.
Replace the three 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries located in
the battery compartment, observing the indicated polarity.
Replace the battery cover
making sure that the gasket
is in place.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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HI10483
Combination preamplified pH/temperature
probe with glass body, DIN connector
and 1 m (3.3’) cable
HI5003 pH 3.00 buffer solution, 500 mL
HI7006L pH 6.86 buffer solution, 500 mL
HI7007L pH 7.01 buffer solution, 500 mL
HI7009LpH 9.18 buffer solution, 500 mL
HI7010L pH 10.01 buffer solution, 500 mL
HI70300L pH electrode Storage solution, 500 mL
HI7061L pH electrode Cleaning solution,
500 mL
HI70635L Cleaning solution for wine deposits,
500 mL
HI70636L Cleaning solution for wine stains,
500 mL
HI7082L pH electrode Fill solution, 500 mL
HI710029 Silicon rubber boot blue color
HI76405 Electrode holder
ACCESSORIES

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ACCESSORIES
Code and
serial number
on the other
side
Temperature
sensor
Quick connector with
Rubber protection, and
1 meter cable
Reference
junction
pH bulb
ELECTRODE MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION
• Remove the protective cap. DO NOT BE ALARMED IF ANY
SALT DEPOSITS ARE PRESENT. Rinse with water.
• Shake the electrode down as you would do with a clini‑
cal thermometer to eliminate any air bubbles inside the
glass bulb.
• Remove the fill hole cover to ensure the reference junctions
are flowing. Set aside for storage.
• Top off the electrolyte filling solution using HI7082
solution.
• If the bulb and/or junction are dry, soak the electrode
in HI70300 Storage Solution for at least 30 minutes.
• Rinse with water.
• Calibrate before using.
Loss of shielding due to low electrolyte level:
Empty electrolyte with a syringe and refill with fresh HI7082.
STORAGE
• To ensure a quick response, the glass bulb and the junction
should be kept moist and not allowed to dry.

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MAN99111 05/18
All Hanna Instruments conform to the CE European Directives.
Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment. The product
should not be treated as household waste. Instead hand it over
to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment which will conserve natural resources.
Disposal of waste batteries. This product contains batteries, do
not dispose of them with other household waste. Hand them over
to the appropriate collection point for recycling.
Ensuring proper product and battery disposal prevents potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health. For more information, contact your city, your local
household waste disposal service, the place of purchase or
go to www.hannainst.com.
RoHS
compliant
CERTIFICATION ELECTRODE MAINTENANCE
• Replace protective cap with a few drops of HI70300
Storage Solution. Follow PREPARATION above before
taking measurements.
• Replace the fill hole cover.
Note: NEVER STORE THE ELECTRODE IN DISTILLED WATER
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• INSPECT the electrode for any scratches or cracks. If any
present, replace the electrode.
• Rinse off any salt deposits with water.
• Follow the STORAGE procedure above.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
• Soak in Hanna HI7061 general cleaning solution,
HI700635 cleaning solution for wine deposits or
HI700636 cleaning solution for wine stains for 20 minutes.
Rinse with water.
IMPORTANT: After performing any of the cleaning proce‑
dures rinse the electrode thoroughly with distilled water. Soak
the electrode in HI70300 Storage Solution for a minimum
of 30 minutes. Rinse with water. Calibrate before using.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• pH Meter: Follow the meter’s operating and calibration
procedures.
• Electrode: Evaluate your electrode performance based on
the SENSOR CHECK procedure on page 13.

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HI99111 is warranted for two years against
defects in workmanship and materials when
used for its intended purpose and maintained
according to instructions. 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 (see engraved in the back of the
meter) 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 meter
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 meter, make sure it is properly
packed for complete protection.
Warranty
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 haz‑
ardous environments.
Recommendations
for Users

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