User Guide
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POWER CONNECTION
Plug the 12VDC adapter (HI 710005 - 110VDC, or HI 710006 -
220VDC) into the DC socket. Plug the adapter into the outlet.
Alternatively, remove the battery cover on the back of the meter;
attach 2 fresh 9V batteries and replace the cover.
Note:Insure the main line is surge protected.
Note: Always turn the meter off before unplugging it to insure no data
is lost.
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
• Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
• The meter will first perform an LCD self
diagnostic test by displaying a full set of
figures.
• Then it will show a scrolling
"215 Hanna Inst" message.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
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SPECIFICATIONS
Range 10 to 100 mg/L
Resolution 2.5 mg/L
Accuracy ±15 mg/L ±7% of reading
Typical EMC ±2.5 mg/L
Deviation
Light Source Tungsten lamp with narrow band interference
filter @ 610 nm
Method Adaptation of the Turbidimetric Tetraphenylborate
method. The reaction between Potassium and
reagents causes turbidity in the sample.
REQUIRED REAGENTS
Code Description Quantity
HI 93750
AA
AA
A-0 Potassium Reagent 6 drops
HI 93750
BB
BB
B-0 Powder Reagent 1 packet
REAGENT SETS
HI 93750-01 Reagents for 100 tests
HI 93750-03 Reagents for 300 tests
For other accessories see page 48.
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
Note: for sample preparation follow the NUTRIENTS SOLUTION (MR)
procedure at page 18.
• Select the program number corresponding to Potassium MR on the
secondary LCD by pressing PROGRAM t and s
• Fill the cuvet with 10 mL of sample, up to the
mark.
• Add six drops of HI 93750A,
replace the cap and swirl the
solution.
• Place the cuvet into the holder and
ensure that the notch on the cap is
positioned securely into the groove.
Potassium MR
POTASSIUM MEDIUM RANGE
• When the LCD displays “----”, the meter
is ready. On the secondary LCD "P1" will
appear to inform that the first parameter
measurement procedure (Ammonia LR)
can be performed.
• Press the PROGRAM t and PROGRAM s keys to select the
desired parameter.










