Instruction Manual HI 9828 Multiparameter Meter with GPS w w w . h a n n a 1 i n s t .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION 1.1 Preliminary Examination ................................................................................. 7 1.2 Model Identification ....................................................................................... 7 1.3 General Description ....................................................................................... 8 1.4 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 10 1.4.
4.5 Atmospheric Pressure Calibration ................................................................... 38 4.6 ORP Calibration .......................................................................................... 38 4.7 Temperature Calibration ............................................................................... 39 CHAPTER 5 - GPS MENU (optional) ............................................................... 40 CHAPTER 6 - LOGGING MODE 6.1 Logging ...........................................
Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 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 noticeable damage, notify your Dealer or the nearest HANNA Customer Service Center immediately.
1.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION HI9828 is a multiparameter system that monitors up to 13 different water quality parameters (6 measured, 7 calculated). The microprocessor based multisensor probe allows to measure all the parameters necessary to evaluate the water quality, as dissolved oxygen saturation percentage, conductivity, seawater specific gravity and other parameters that ensure life in water as pH and temperature. The same probe can be used with different meters without needing any recalibration.
Main features of the HI 9828 system: • Simultaneously displaying of up to 12 parameters • Tracking of measurement locations with GPS (optional) • IP67 waterproof protection for meter and IP68 for probe • Exclusive Fast Tracker™—T.I.S.
1.4 POWER SUPPLY HI9828 is supplied with 4 rechargeable C size, Ni-MH batteries. The battery symbol on the LCD shows the remaining battery charge. When the symbol starts blinking, batteries should be charged or replaced with new ones. When the batteries are completely rundown the meter automatically shuts off to avoid erroneous readings. 1.4.1 Battery Installation Battery replacement must only take place in a nonhazardous area.
Cigarette lighter supply To charge batteries from a vehicle cigarette lighter supply, use HI710046 cable. • Simply connect the cable to the meter and to the cigarette lighter plug. • The message “Battery charging in progress” will appear on the display, followed by the battery symbol. • A complete battery charging will last about 14 hours. Note Batteries can also be charged with the meter ON; if the auto-off feature is enabled, the meter turns off automatically after the set time. 1.
Since the Pt/PtO system depends on the pH, the pretreatment of the electrode may be determined by the pH and the redox potential values of the solution to be measured. As a general rule, if the ORP (mV) reading corresponding to the solution pH value is higher than the values in the table below, an oxidizing pretreatment is necessary; otherwise perform a reducing pretreatment.
1.5.3 DO Sensor Activation The DO probe is shipped dry. To hydrate the sensor and prepare it for use, proceed as follows: • Remove the black & red plastic cap. This cap is used for shipping purposes only and can be thrown away. • Insert the supplied O-ring in the membrane. • Rinse the supplied membrane with some electrolyte solution while shaking it gently. Refill with clean electrolyte. Gently tap the membrane over a surface to ensure that no air bubbles remain trapped.
1.6 SPECIFICATIONS TEMPERATURE Range -5.00 to 55.00 °C; 23.00 to 131.00 °F; 268.15 to 328.15 K 0.01 °C; 0.01 °F; 0.01 K ± 0.15 °C; ± 0.27 °F; ±0.15 K Automatic at 1 custom point Resolution Accuracy Calibration pH Range Resolution Accuracy Calibration 0.00 to 14.00 pH; ± 600.0 mV 0.01 pH; 0.1 mV ± 0.02 pH; ± 0.5 mV Automatic 1, 2 or 3 points with 5 memorized standard buffers (pH 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01) or 1 custom buffer ORP Range Resolution Accuracy Calibration ± 2000.0 mV 0.1 mV ± 1.
CONDUCTIVITY Range 0.000 to 200.000 mS/cm (actual EC up to 400 mS/cm) Resolution Manual Automatic 1 µS/cm; 0.001 mS/cm; 0.01 mS/cm; 0.1 mS/cm; 1 mS/cm 1 µS/cm from 0 to 9999 µS/cm 0.01 mS/cm from 10.00 to 99.99 mS/cm 0.1 mS/cm from 100.0 to 400.0 mS/cm Automatic mS/cm 0.001 mS/cm from 0.000 to 9.999 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm from 10.00 to 99.99 mS/cm 0.1 mS/cm from 100.0 to 400.
SALINITY Range Resolution Accuracy Calibration 0.00 to 70.00 PSU (extended Practical Salinity Scale) 0.01 PSU ±2% of reading or ±0.01 PSU whichever is greater 1 custom point SEAWATER SPECIFIC GRAVITY Range 0.0 to 50.0 σt, σ0, σ15 Resolution 0.1 σt, σ0, σ15 Accuracy ± 1σt, σ0, σ15 Calibration Based on conductivity or salinity calibration ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE Range 450 to 850 mmHg; 17.72 to 33.46 inHg; 600.0 to 1133.2 mbar; 8.702 to 16.436 psi; 0.5921 to 1.1184 atm; 60.00 to 113.32 kPa Resolution 0.
1.7 POWER CONSUMPTION For firmware versions before 2.0, the meter never features the GPS unit and the battery life does not depend on logging interval or logging state: • supplied rechargeable batteries (full charge): approximately 70 hours of continuous use, without backlight • alkaline batteries: approx. 150 hours of continuous use, without backlight For firmware version 2.0 and subsequents, see below table: to find out the battery life, make a crossing between GPS use and logging interval.
1.8 DISPLAY & KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
1.9 HELP FUNCTION HI9828 features a context sensitive HELP, which provides useful information regarding the displayed screen. Simply press the HELP key to access this function, then use the arrow keys if you need to scroll long messages. To escape from the HELP window, press HELP key again or ESC.
Chapter 2 - MEASUREMENT MODE HI9828 can read at the same time different parameters from the same probe. As described in the previous section, up to 3 sensors can be mounted on the probe. • Connect the probe to the meter and carefully fix the protection sleeve. • Immerse the probe into the sample while paying attention to avoid stones. • Press the on/off key to turn the meter on: the display shows “HANNA HI9828” and the firmware version, then enters the measurement mode.
Chapter 3 - SETUP MODE A few parameters have to be set before taking any measurements. In the main menu two setup options are available: “Measurement” and “System”. Measurement setup allows to set the displayed readings and their units, while the system setup is used to set all system parameters, as the interface language, date and time, LCD contrast, acoustic signals, etc. 3.1 MEASUREMENT SETUP • Switch the meter on by pressing on/off.
pH, pH-mV, ORP, DO % Saturation, Salinity These parameters can only be enabled or disabled; measure unit and resolution are fixed. DO concentration The user can select ppm or mg/L measure unit. Conductivity and Actual Conductivity The user can select among the following options: Auto (autoranging for all µS/cm and mS/cm ranges), 1 µS/cm, 0.001 mS/cm, 0.01 mS/cm, 0.1 mS/cm, 1 mS/cm, Auto mS (autoranging for mS/cm ranges).
Note A maximum of 12 measurements can be displayed simultaneously. A warning message appears if trying to enable more than 12 measurements. GPS data (only for model with GPS) GPS data can be customized to meet specific requirements. The user can select the format of GPS coordinates among the following options: xx°xx’xx.x”; xx°xx.xxx’; xx.xxxxx°. This format will be used to show GPS coordinates in any screen where they appear (even if the “GPS data” option is disabled). 3.
Power save (min) The power save mode allows to save the battery life. After the set time is elapsed, the meter will: 1. automatically switch off, if in normal measurement mode. Press on/off to switch on again. 2. enter a sleeping mode, if the continuous logging mode is selected with a logging interval of at least 1 minute. The “Power save mode“ message and the softkey appear on the LCD; logging actions are not stopped. Press to reactivate the display.
TDS unit TDS readings can be displayed in ppm-ppt or mg/L-g/L unit. Press to select the desired option. Average length In order to obtain an average and more representative measurement with unstable samples, set a reading repetition number for the displayed parameters. To select the desired average length, press . This value can be set from 1 to 30. Key beep If enabled, an acoustic signal sounds every time a key is pressed.
GPS unit power save (only for model with GPS) This item allows to save battery life by automatically switching off the GPS unit, while the meter is in continuous logging mode with a logging interval of at least 4 minutes. The GPS unit will turn off after each measurement and turn on again 3 minutes before the next measurement has to be taken. If for some reason the GPS unit can not acquire satellites within two minutes, disabled this feature by pressing .
Restore factory settings This item allows to reset all “System Setup” and “Measurement Setup” parameters to their default values. • Select the “Restore factory settings” item and press . • The meter will ask to confirm: press to confirm or to escape. Note To quit the “System Setup” mode at any time, press ESC. For all items for which the new selections have been not confirmed, the meter will keep the previous settings. 3.
System Setup Item Description Default value Valid values Date Update calendar YYYY-MM-DD YYYY-MM-DD; MM/DD/YYYY; DD/MM/YYYY Time Update clock Power save (min) Auto shut-off or sleeping mode after a set period of non use Log interval Period between 2 subsequent automatic records Ref. temperature Reference temperature for conductivity measurements 25°C 20°C; 25°C Temp. coefficient Temperature coefficient for conductivity measurements 1.90%/°C 0.00 to 6.
Chapter 4 - CALIBRATION MODE HI9828 allows to perform six different types of calibration, one for each parameter, and a quick single-point procedure for some of them. Calibration data are stored in the non volatile memory of the probe, so that the same probe can be used with different meters without needing new calibration. • To perform a calibration procedure, select the “Calibration” option from the main menu and press .
• When the measure is stable, “Ready” is shown. Press to store calibration data. • The messages “Storing data on probe, please wait...” and “Updating GLP data, please wait ...” appear. Note If pH calibration is not required, the meter allows to skip to the EC quick calibration, by pressing the softkey. If the pH sensor is missing the message “pH sensor not installed! Skip to conductivity calibration” appears.
4.2 pH CALIBRATION It is recommended to calibrate the meter often for pH readings, especially if high accuracy is required. When the pH calibration is selected, the display shows two options: “Calibrate pH” and “Clear old calibration”. If “Calibrate pH” is selected, the user can perform a new calibration at 1, 2 or 3 points with standard buffers (pH 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01), or a single calibration with custom buffer.
• Press to accept the calibration point or to select another buffer using the arrow keys. • After the first calibration point is confirmed, immerse the probe in the second buffer solution and stir gently. • When the reading is stable and close to the selected buffer, the display shows the “Ready” message. • Press to accept the point or to change the buffer.
4.2.3 Error List If the meter does not accept a pH calibration point, a short message is displayed to indicate the possible error source. See for example the following screens: These are the available messages: • “Input out of scale”: the pH value is out of scale. • “Wrong buffer”: the pH reading is too far from the selected buffer value. Check if the correct calibration buffer has been selected. • “Invalid temperature”: the buffer temperature is outside the allowed range.
4.3 DISSOLVED OXYGEN CALIBRATION If the DO % saturation range is calibrated, the DO concentration range will also be calibrated, and vice versa. The DO % saturation value is referred to the DO concentration in air (100%). For this reason it is recommended to calibrate the probe near the area where the measurements will be taken. Also note that the DO concentration values are based on DO % saturation, temperature, salinity and atmospheric pressure.
• The following messages will appear: “Storing data on probe, please wait...”, “Updating GLP data, please wait ...” and “Calibration completed”. • Press to return to the “Calibration” menu. • To return to the main menu, press ESC repeatedly. Note The user can perform a single point calibration with standard values. To abort the procedure, press ESC after the first point is accepted. If the DO input is not within the acceptable range, the message “Invalid input” is displayed.
The 3 options are correlated, so that each of the procedures will calibrate all the 3 ranges. Note For correct EC readings, calibration should be performed using a standard solution with a conductivity value close to the sample to be measured. After choosing the “Conductivity calibration” mode from the “Calibration” menu, select the calibration type with the arrow keys and then press . Conductivity • Select the “Conductivity” option and press to confirm.
Actual Conductivity • Select the “Actual conductivity” option and press to confirm. • Insert the custom value with the desired resolution. Press to confirm. • Immerse the probe in the conductivity solution and wait for stable reading. The probe sleeve must be inserted. • When the reading is stable, press to store the calibration data. • After confirmation, the following messages are displayed: “Storing data on probe, please wait...”, “Updating GLP data, please wait...
4.5 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CALIBRATION For this procedure a reference barometer is needed. During calibration the current reading can differ up to 40 mbar from the calibration point. Choose the “Atmospheric pressure” option from the “Calibration” menu, then select the calibration type using the arrow keys and press . • To perform a pressure calibration at a custom point, select the “Custom pressure” option. • Select the measure unit with the key and insert the pressure value with the keyboard.
• After confirmation, the following messages are displayed: “Storing data on probe, please wait...”, “Updating GLP data, please wait...” and “Calibration completed”. • Press OK to return to the “Calibration” menu. • To return to the main menu, press ESC repeatedly. • To restore the factory calibration data, select the corresponding option in the “ORP calibration” menu and then press . 4.7 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION The meter is factory calibrated for temperature readings.
Chapter 5 - GPS MENU (optional) HI9828 model featuring GPS (Global Positioning System) is provided with a built-in 12 channel receiver and antenna to calculate meter position and track locations along with measurement data. The GPS unit tracks locations using satellites, with a position accuracy of 10 meters (30 ft). The GPS coordinates are shown on the LCD together with up to 10 measurement parameters, and are recorded with logged data.
Press to view the GPS coordinates of the selected location; latitude and longitude. Press to cancel the selected location. Note If the location is associated to an existing lot, the meter will not allow to cancel it. To delete the location, first download the lot data to the PC using the HI929828 software, then erase the lot from the meter memory.
Press to add a new location to the existing list, then choose one of the two available options: “Current position to location” or “Add location manually”. In the first case the meter asks to enter the location ID only, while for manual addition also the latitude and longitude information has to be entered. Clear all locations Choose this option to delete all locations. The meter will ask to confirm before proceeding, by displaying the message “All location information will be erased. Continue?”.
Chapter 6 - LOGGING MODE HI9828 can store up to 60,000 samples in 100 different lots, if the GPS unit is not enabled (if available). If readings are stored also using the GPS feature, the maximum number of samples is 45,000. In both cases, when using remarks, the maximum number of stored measurements decreases. 6.1 LOGGING • From measurement mode press to store the enabled readings. • The meter suggests the default lot to store the sample, without any remark.
• Then the “Add remark?” window will appear. If is pressed and a remark list already exists, the user can select the desired note or press to insert a new remark in the displayed text box. • If the GPS is enabled, the meter will ask if a location should be associated with the readings. Press to add the location (new or from the nearby existing list); press to skip this option.
Notes A logging list complete with remarks and locations (model with GPS only), can be created before taking any measurement and logging. See below paragraph “Log data setup”. Press ESC to return to the previous screen or keep it pressed to abort the logging procedure completely. In case of continuous logging, the data collection will start after the last option is confirmed. For one sample logging, the data are stored after is pressed. 6.
Use the arrow keys to change the sample number in the selected lot. The sample number is shown on the bottom right corner of the display. Note Details are available only for the enabled parameters (see section 3.1 “Measurement Setup”). • Press to see the sample number, time & date, remark, location (only for model with GPS) and tag ID or serial number (if available). • Press to return to the previous screen or to select a different sample in the same lot.
6.2.2 Delete All Lots • If the “Delete all data” option is selected, the display shows the message “All stored log data will be erased! Continue?”. Press to delete or to return to the previous screen. 6.2.3 Remarks A remark can be associated to each sample, and the meter allows to enter up to 20 remarks. • To add a remark, highlight the “Remarks” option using the arrow keys and confirm the selection by pressing . • The display shows the list of memorized remarks.
The display shows the message “Touch the tag with the tag reader”. Touch the tag with the tag reader located on the top of the meter. • When the tag is detected the meter displays the tag serial number and ID (if available). • Press the softkey (available only if the tag has never been identify) to insert the current tag ID. • Press to change the tag information or to close the window. S/N à ID This option allows to view the ID code associated to a tag serial number.
Clear tag memory The tag memory can be completely cleared. • Select the “Clear tag memory” option and press . • The message “All tag identifiers will be erased. Continue?” appears. • Press to confirm tag erasing or to return to the previous screen. • To return to measurement mode, press ESC repeatedly.
Chapter 7 - GLP DATA GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) is a set of functions that allows to store or recall data regarding the probe calibration. This feature also allows to associate a reading to “certified data” (standard solutions, reference meters, etc.) through the calibration procedure. To visualize GLP data, from measurement mode press the
7.2 pH • From the “GLP data” menu, select the “pH” option and press . • All data regarding last pH calibration appear: offset, acidic slope, basic slope, used buffers, time and date of the procedure. • Use the arrow keys to scroll the stored data of last 5 calibrations. • Press ESC to return to the “GLP data” menu. Note The “C” label near the buffer value indicates a custom point, while the “H” indicates HANNA standard value.
7.4 CONDUCTIVITY • From “GLP data” menu select the “Conductivity” option and press . This menu allows to view data for conductivity, actual conductivity and salinity calibrations. • All information regarding last conductivity calibration appears: calibrated point, cell constant value, calibration type (conductivity, actual conductivity or salinity), time and date. • Use the arrow keys to scroll the last 5 memorized calibrations.
7.6 ORP • From “GLP data” menu select the “ORP” option and press . • All data about last ORP calibration appear: calibrated point, time and date. • If the factory calibration was restored, the display shows the warning message “Factory calibr. restored”. • Use the arrow keys to scroll the last 5 memorized calibrations. Notes If no ORP calibration has been performed, a warning message advise the user. Press to return to the previous screen.
Chapter 8 - PC CONNECTION MODE The logged data can be transferred to PC using the HI929828 Windows® compatible application software. HI929828 allows to use the powerful capabilities of most spread sheet programs (e.g. Excel©, Lotus 1-2-3©): simply open the file downloaded by HI929828 from the selected spread sheet program and you can do any elaboration available with the software (e.g. graphics, statistic analysis, etc.).
Note To verify which PC COM port number is used for connecting the meter, press the “Detect Selected Instrument” button within the HI929828 “Settings” window. Otherwise, press START in the Windows® task bar, select “Settings” from main menu and then “Control panel”, “System”, “Hardware”, “Device Manager”, “Ports”. This last menu shows the number of the used COM port near the USB serial port.
Chapter 9 - ERROR MESSAGES HI9828 displays a series of messages if probe or meter errors are generated. All possible error messages are listed in this section, together with the meaning and some indications to solve the problem. For quick information the help menu is always available by pressing the “Help” button. • “Continuous logging - Flash memory is full”: the memory is full and no more reading can be logged. Press and delete one or more lots.
• ”Probe critical error”: a probe generic error occurred. Turn the meter off, disconnect the probe and connect it again. If the problem persists, contact the HANNA service center. • “None of the enabled measurements is available”: this message appears in measurement mode if no one of the selected parameters is available because the corresponding sensors are not mounted on the probe. Turn the meter off, install the required sensor and proceed with measurements.
• “GPS signal not available” (only for model with GPS): the GPS signal is not sufficient. Move outdoor to open sky and wait for 15 minutes. If the problem persists, contact the HANNA service center. • “Communication error with GPS unit” (only for model with GPS): the communication with the internal GPS unit can not be established. Switch the meter off and on again, then retry. If the problem persists, remove the batteries, wait for 5 minutes and install them again.
APPENDIX A - PROBE MAINTENANCE HI9828 is supplied complete with a probe maintenance kit that includes HI7042S (electrolyte solution for DO sensor), 5 spare membranes with Orings for DO sensor, a small brush for cleaning EC and DO sensors, 5 O-rings for sensor connectors and a syringe with grease to lubricate these O-rings. General Maintenance After use rinse the probe with tap water and dry it. The pH electrode bulb must be kept moist. Dry the DO and EC sensors.
• Inspect the electrode for scratches or cracks. If any is present, replace the electrode. • Cleaning procedure: clean frequently the probe by soaking it for 1 minute in HI70670 or HI70671 cleaning solution. After cleaning soak the electrode in HI70300 storage solution before taking measurements. Maintenance of EC Probe • After every series of measurements, rinse the probe with tap water. • If a more thorough cleaning is required, clean the probe with the supplied brush or a nonabrasive detergent.
APPENDIX B - ACCESSORIES HI9828 ACCESSORIES HI 769828/4 HI 769828/10 HI 769828/20 Multisensor probe body with 4 m cable Multisensor probe body with 10 m cable Multisensor probe body with 20 m cable Note: Probes with different cable length are available upon request.
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APPENDIX C - WARRANTY All HANNA instruments® meters are guaranteed for two years (sensors, electrodes and probes for six months) against defects in workmanship and materials when used for their intended purpose and maintained according to instructions. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement free of charge. Damage due to accident, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance are not covered. If service is required, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.
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