Instruction Manual HI 254 Microprocessor-Based pH/mV/ºC Bench Meter w w w. h a n n a i n s t .
Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the instrument. 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 tech@hannainst.com or turn to the back cover for our worldwide contact list. This instrument is in compliance with directives.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Remove the instrument from the packing material and examine it carefully to make sure that no damage has occurred during shipping. If there is any damage, notify your Dealer or the nearest Hanna Customer Service Center. Each instrument is supplied with: HI 1131B Glass-body Combination pH Electrode with 1 m (3.3') Cable HI 7669/2W Temperature Probe HI 76404 Electrode Holder pH 4.01 & 7.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Primary LCD Secondary LCD Front Panel CAL LOG 1 % TIME DATE INTV BUFFER pH C mV pH CFM READY WRONG BUF 10 2 Functions 3 4 CAL CFM GLP 5 Show GLP Data Store Log Data / RCL Recall Log Data CFM RANGE 6 C C LOG RCL pH Calibration - 5 points GLP LOG SET/CLR CAL Select pH Buffer RANGE Confirm Calibration in selected pH Buffer Select pH/ORP/Rel mV Scroll Log Data Set Instrument Parameters Clear Calibration/Log Data 7 9 Start/Exit Calibration 8 SET CLR HI 25
HI 254 SPECIFICATIONS 2.0 to 16.0 p H 2.00 to 16.00 p H 2.000 to 16.000 p H RANGE ±699.9 m V ±2000 m V 9.9 to 120.0 ºC 0.1 p H 0.01 p H 0.001 p H RE SOL UTION 0.1 m V (±699.9 m V) 1 m V (±2000 m V) 0.1 ºC ± 0.1 p H ± 0.01 p H ± 0.002 p H ACCURACY @ 20 °C/68 °F ± 0.2 m V (±699.9 m V) ± 1 m V (±2000 m V) ±0.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE POWER CONNECTION Plug the 12 VDC adapter into the power supply socket. Note: This instrument uses non volatile memory to retain the pH, mV, temperature calibrations and all other settings, even when unplugged. Note: Make sure a fuse protects the main line. ELECTRODE AND PROBE CONNECTIONS For pH or ORP measurements connect an electrode with internal reference to the BNC connector on the back of the instrument.
If measurements are taken successively in different samples, it is recommended to rinse the electrode thoroughly with deionized water or tap water and then with some of the next sample to prevent cross-contamination. The pH reading is affected by temperature. In order to measure the pH accurately, the temperature effect must be compensated for.
RELATIVE mV MEASUREMENTS Press RANGE until rEL message will be displayed on the secondary LCD line for about one second and mV tag will blink. After one second the temperature will be displayed on the secondary LCD. mV C The reading displayed by the instrument is equal to the difference between the current mV input value and relative mV offset established in the relative mV calibration.
pH CALIBRATION Calibrate the instrument frequently, especially if high accuracy is required. The instrument should be recalibrated : Whenever the pH electrode is replaced. At least once a week. After testing aggressive chemicals. If CAL INTV tags are blinking during measurement. Every time you calibrate the instrument use fresh buffers and perform an electrode Cleaning Procedure (see page 30). PREPARATION Pour small quantities of the buffer solutions into clean beakers.
The tag will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable. When the reading is stable and close to the selected buffer, the READY tag will be displayed and the CFM tag will blink. Press CFM to confirm calibration. The calibrated value will be displayed on the primary LCD and the second expected buffer value on the secondary LCD. CAL pH BUFFER pH BUF Press CAL to quit calibration. The instrument will return to measurement mode and will memorize the one-point calibration data.
If necessary, press the ARROW keys to select a different buffer value. The tag will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable. When the reading is stable and close to the selected buffer, the READY tag will be displayed and the CFM tag will blink. Press CFM to confirm calibration. If the fifth calibration point is reached, the instrument stores the calibration value and returns to normal measurement mode, or else it goes to the next calibration point.
GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (GLP) GLP is a set of functions that allows storage and retrieval of data regarding the maintenance and status of the electrode. All data regarding the last calibration (one, two, three, four or five-point) is stored for the user to review when necessary. This data includes the following: calibration time stamp, offset (mV), average of slope (%), calibration buffers and the time until a new calibration is required.
The pH calibration buffers in calibrating order. The first pH calibration buffer: CAL pH BUF The second pH calibration buffer: CAL pH BUF The third pH calibration buffer: CAL pH BUF The fourth pH calibration buffer: CAL pH BUF The fifth pH calibration buffer: CAL pH BUF Note: The OLd message displayed beside the pH value means that this buffer was not used during last calibration.
or the number of days until the calibration alarm will be displayed. or if expired (7 days ago). INTV CAL The instrument ID. Note: Press GLP at any moment and the instrument will return to measurement mode. If calibration has not been performed, the instrument displays no CAL message blinking. CAL LOGGING FUNCTION Up to 50 LOG samples can be stored into memory. LOGGING THE CURRENT DATA To store the current reading into memory press LOG while the instrument is in measurement mode.
When LOG is pressed, a complete set of information is stored: date, time, pH, mV, temperature and calibration data. VIEW LOGGED DATA Press RCL while in measurement mode to retrive the stored information. If no data were logged, the instrument displays: LOG Otherwise, the instruments will display the pH or relative mV value on the primary LCD and the last stored record number on the secondary LCD, along with LOG tag.
The time on the primary LCD, along with TIME tag. TIME LOG The date on the primary LCD, along with DATE tag. DATE LOG The calibration offset on the primary LCD and OFS message on the secondary LCD. LOG mV The calibration slope on the primary LCD and SLP message on the secondary LCD. % LOG Note: If in Relative mV RECALL mode, the instruments will display ---- message on the primary LCD.
If del ALL option was selected, all records are deleted and the instrument returns to measurement mode. Note: After LOG is pressed while in measurement mode or a selected record is deleted, the instrument will display the amount of free log space for about one second (e.g. 25 records free). LOG Press RCL to leave RECALL mode at any time.
Press the ARROW keys to change the minutes. Press CFM to save the modified value. Press CAL to escape without saving. CURRENT DATE SET Press CAL when the current date is displayed. The year will start blinking. DATE Press the ARROW keys to change the year. Press RANGE. The month will start blinking. DATE Press the ARROW keys to change the month. Press RANGE. The day will start blinking. DATE Press the ARROW keys to change the day. Press CFM to save the modified value. Press CAL to escape without saving.
BEEP STATUS SET Press CAL when the beep status is displayed. Beep status (On or OFF) will start blinking. Press the ARROW keys to change the beep status (On or OFF). Press CFM to save the modified beep status. Press CAL to escape without saving. BAUD RATE SET Press CAL when the baud rate is displayed. The baud rate (600, 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600) will start blinking. Press the ARROW keys to change the baud rate value. Press CFM to save the modified baud rate value. Press CAL to escape without saving.
Press the ARROW keys to change the calibration time-out value. Press CFM to save the modified calibration time-out value. Press CAL to escape without saving. INSTRUMENT ID PARAMETER SET Press CAL when the instrument ID is displayed. The instrument ID (0000 to 9999) will start blinking. Press the ARROW keys to change the instrument ID value. Press CFM to save the modified instrument ID value. Press CAL to escape without saving.
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION (for technical personnel only) All the instruments are factory calibrated for temperature. Hannas temperature probes are interchangeable and no temperature calibration is needed when they are replaced. If the temperature measurements are inaccurate, temperature recalibration should be performed. For an accurate recalibration, contact your dealer or the nearest Hanna Customer Service Center, or follow the instructions bellow.
Use the ARROW keys to set the reading on the secondary LCD to that of the hot water. C C When the reading is stable and close to the selected calibration point, READY tag will appear and CFM tag will blink. Press CFM to confirm. The instrument returns to measurement mode. Note: If the reading is not close to the selected calibration point, WRONG tag will blink. Change the temperature probe and restart calibration.
mV CALIBRATION (for technical personnel only) All the instruments are factory calibrated for mV. Hannas ORP electrodes are interchangeable and no mV calibration is needed when they are replaced. If the mV measurements are inaccurate, mV recalibration should be performed. For an accurate recalibration, contact your dealer or the nearest Hanna Customer Service Center, or follow the instructions below. A two or three-point calibration can be performed at 0.0 mV, 600.0 mV and 1800.0 mV.
RELATIVE mV CALIBRATION Press CAL when the instrument is in RELATIVE mV measurement mode. The mV and tags will blink. Absolute mV is displayed on the primary LCD and AbS message is displayed on the secondary LCD. When the absolute reading is stable and in measurement range, the instrument asks for confirmation. If the reading is out of range, WRONG tag will be displayed. Press CFM to confirm the absolute value. The instrument will display 0.
PC INTERFACE Data transmission from the instrument to the PC can be done with the HI 92000 Windows® compatible software (optional). HI 92000 also offers graphing and on-line help feature. Data can be exported to the most popular spreadsheet programs for further analysis. To connect your instrument to a PC, use the optional Hanna HI 920010 cable connector. Make sure that your instrument is switched off and plug one connector to the instrument RS232C socket and the other into the serial port of your PC.
CHR n Change the instrument range according with the parameter value (n): n=0 pH range/0.001 resolution n=1 pH range/0.01 resolution n=2 pH range/0.1 resolution n=3 mV range n=4 Relative mV range COMMANDS REQUIRING AN ANSWER pH? MV? MR? TM? RAS MDR PAR NSL GLP LOD xxx LOD ALL Note: Causes the instrument to send the pH reading. If the range is set to mV, Err6 is received. Causes the instrument to send the mV reading. If the range is set to pH, Err6 is received.
pH VALUES AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES The temperature has an effect on pH. The calibration buffer solutions are affected by temperature changes to a lesser degree than normal solutions. During calibration the instrument will automatically calibrate to the pH value corresponding to the measured or set temperature. TEMP pH VALUES ºC ºF 1.68 4.01 6.86 7.01 9.18 10.01 12.45 0 32 1.67 4.01 6.98 7.13 9.46 10.32 13.42 5 41 1.67 4.00 6.95 7.10 9.39 10.24 13.21 10 50 1.67 4.00 6.92 7.07 9.33 10.
ELECTRODE CONDITIONING & MAINTENANCE PREPARATION PROCEDURE Remove the protective cap of the pH electrode. DO NOT BE ALARMED IF SALT DEPOSITS ARE PRESENT. This is normal with electrodes. They will disappear when rinsed with water. During transport, tiny bubbles of air may form inside the glass bulb affecting proper functioning of the electrode. These bubbles can be removed by shaking down the electrode as you would do with a glass thermometer.
For refillable electrodes: If the filling solution (electrolyte) is more than 2½ cm (1) below the fill hole, add HI 7082 or HI 8082 3.5M KCl Electrolyte Solution for double junction or HI 7071 or HI 8071 3.5M KCl+AgCl Electrolyte Solution for single junction electrodes. For faster response, unscrew the fill hole screw during measurements. For AMPHEL ® electrodes: If the electrode does not respond to pH changes, the battery is run down and the electrode should be replaced.
CLEANING PROCEDURE General Soak in Hanna HI 7061 or HI 8061 General Cleaning Solution for approximately ½ hour. Protein Soak in Hanna HI 7073 or HI 8073 Protein Cleaning Solution for 15 minutes. Inorganic Soak in Hanna HI 7074 Inorganic Cleaning Solution for 15 minutes. Oil/grease Rinse with Hanna HI 7077 or HI 8077 Oil and Fat Cleaning Solution.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS Slow reponse/excessive drift. PROBLEM D irty p H electrod e. Rea d ing s fluctua te up Clog g ed /d irty junction. a nd d own (noise). L ow electrolyte level (refilla b le electrod es only). Out of ra ng e in the mV sca le. D ry memb ra ne/junction. The meter d oes not a ccep t the b uffer solution for ca lib ra tion. Out of ord er p H electrod e. If the d isp la y shows: "p H" a nd " -2.00" or "16.00" b linking .
TEMPERATURE CORRELATION FOR pH SENSITIVE GLASS The resistance of glass electrodes partially depends on the temperature. The lower the temperature, the higher the resistance. It takes more time for the reading to stabilize if the resistance is higher. In addition, the response time will suffer to a greater degree at temperatures below 25 ºC. Since the resistance of the pH electrode is in the range of 50 200 Mohm, the current across the membrane is in the pico Ampere range.
ACCESSORIES pH BUFFER SOLUTIONS HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI 70004P 70007P 70010P 7001L 7004L 7006L 7007L 7009L 7010L 7001L 8004L 8006L 8007L 8009L 8010L pH 4.01 Buffer Sachets, 20 mL, 25 pcs pH 7.01 Buffer Sachets, 20 mL, 25 pcs pH 10.01 Buffer Sachets, 20 mL, 25 pcs pH 1.68 Buffer Solution, 500 mL pH 4.01 Buffer Solution, 500 mL pH 6.86 Buffer Solution, 500 mL pH 7.01 Buffer Solution, 500 mL pH 9.18 Buffer Solution, 500 mL pH 10.01 Buffer Solution, 500 mL pH 1.
ORP PRETREATMENT SOLUTIONS HI 7091L Reducing Pretreatment Solution, 460 mL HI 7092L Oxidizing Pretreatment Solution, 460 mL pH ELECTRODES All electrodes part numbers ending in B are supplied with a BNC connector and 1 m (3.3') cable, as shown below : HI 1043B Glass-body, double junction, refillable, combination pH electrode. Use: strong acid/alkali. 9.5mm DIA 0.37" 12 mm 0.5" HI 1043 120 mm 4.7" "S" VERSION HI 1053B Glass-body, triple ceramic, conic shape, refillable, combination pH electrode.
HI 1330B Glass-body, semimicro, single junction, refillable, combination pH electrode. Use: laboratory, vials. 5mm DIA 0.2" 5mm 0.2" HI 1330 120 mm 4.7" "S" VERSION HI 1331B Glass-body, semimicro, single junction, refillable, combination pH electrode. Use: flasks. HI 1310 8 mm 0.3" 7.5mm DIA 0.29" HI 1331 210 mm 8.25" "S" VERSION HI 1230B Plastic-body (Ultem®), double junction, gel-filled, combination pH electrode. Use: general, field. HI 1311 12 mm 0.5" HI 1230 120 mm 4.
FC 100B Plastic-body (Kynar®), double junction, refillable, combination pH electrode. Use: general purpose for food industry. 12 mm 0.5" FC 100 120 mm 4.7" FC 200B Plastic-body (Kynar®), open junction, conic, Viscolene, non-refillable, combination pH electrode. Use: meat & cheese. 6 mm 0.25" FC 200 75 mm 2.95" FC 210B Glass-body, double junction, conic, Viscolene, non-refillable, combination pH electrode. Use: milk, yogurt. 12 mm 0.5" FC 210 120 mm 4.
HI 1413B Glass-body, single junction, flat tip, Viscolene, non-refillable, combination pH electrode. Use: surface measurement. 12 mm 0.5" HI 1413 110 mm 4.3" ORP ELECTRODES HI 3131B Glass-body, refillable, combination platinum ORP electrode. Use: titration. 12 mm 0.5" HI 3131 150 mm 5.9" "S" VERSION HI 3230B Plastic-body (Ultem®), gel-filled, combination platinum ORP electrode. Use: general purpose. HI 3111 12 mm 0.5" HI 3230 120 mm 4.
EXTENSION CABLE FOR SCREW-TYPE ELECTRODES (SCREW TO BNC ADAPTER) HI 7855/1 Extension cable 1 m (3.3') long HI 7855/3 Extension cable 3 m (9.9') long HI 7855 SERIES CABLE CONNECTORS CONNECTOR AND 3.0 mm (0.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS Before using this product, make sure that it is entirely suitable for the environment in which it is used. Operation of this instrument in residential areas could cause unacceptable interferences to radio and TV equipment, requiring the operator to follow all necessary steps to correct interferences. The glass bulb at the end of the pH electrode is sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Avoid touching this glass bulb at all times.
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