Instruction Manual HI 96760C Maple Syrup Transmittance Analyzer www.hannainst.
Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Hanna product. This manual will provide you with the necessary information for the correct use of the instrument. Please read it carefully before using the meter. If you need additional technical information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at tech@hannainst.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION .............................................................................................. 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................
GENERAL DESCRIPTION SIGNIFICANCE AND USE The HI 96760 is an auto diagnostic portable microprocessor meter that benefits from Hanna’s years of experience as a manufacturer of analytical instruments. It has the advanced optical system based on a special tungsten lamp and a narrow band interference filter that allows most accurate and repeatable readings. All instruments are factory calibrated and the electronic and optical design minimizes the need of frequent calibration.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Absorption of Light is a typical phenomenon of interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter. When a light beam crosses a substance, some of the radiation may be absorbed by atoms, molecules or crystal lattices.
KEYPAD DESCRIPTION • MARCHE/ARRET: to turn the meter on and off. • CAL: to calibrate the meter prior to measurement. • ANALYSE: to make a measurement. OPERATING MODES • Measurement mode: default operation mode, enables both calibration and measurement. ERRORS AND WARNINGS The instrument shows clear messages when erroneous condition appears. Messages are also displayed when the obtained values are outside expected range. The beeper is playing a beep on errors.
Over Range: A flashing value of the maximum concentration indicates an over range condition. The concentration of the sample is beyond the programmed range: dilute the sample and re-run the test. d) other errors and warnings GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT The instructions listed below should be carefully followed during testing to ensure best accuracy. • Use matched square cuvettes, having 4 clear faces and 10 mm path length. Cap error: Appears when external light enters in the analysis cell.
STARTUP Prepare the instrument for measurement as follows: • Unpack the instrument by removing the dust protection sleeve from the instrument cuvette holder. • Place the battery in the instrument as described in the “BATTERY REPLACEMENT” chapter. • Place the instrument on a flat table. • Do not place the instrument under direct sun light. • Press CAL and the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase. • After a few seconds, the display will show “100.
INTERFERENCES Interference may be caused by air bubbles or turbidity in the sample. Scratched or dirty cuvettes will also affect readings. Always check clearness of cuvettes prior to use. BATTERY MANAGEMENT To save battery, the instrument shuts down after 10 minutes of non-use in measurement mode and after 1 hour of non-use in calibration mode. If a valid measurement was displayed before auto shut off, the value is displayed when the instrument is switched on.
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