Hanna Instruments HI 83200 - Manual (Page 7)

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POWER CONNECTION AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT
The meter can be powered from an AC/DC adapter (included) or from the built-in rechargeable battery.
Note: Always turn the meter off before unplugging it to ensure no data is lost.
When the meter switches ON, it verifies if the power supply adapter is connected. The battery icon on the
LCD will indicate the battery status:
- battery is charging from external adapter - battery fully charged (meter connected to AC/DC adapter)
- battery capacity (no external adapter) - battery Low (no external adapter)
- battery Dead (no external adapter)
DATA MANAGEMENT
The instrument features a data log function to help you keep track of all your analysis. The data log can
hold 200 individual measurements. Storing, viewing and deleting the data is possible using the
LOG
and RCL keys.....
Storing data: You can store only a valid measurement. Press LOG and the last valid measurement will be
stored with date and time stamps.
Viewing and deleting: You can view and delete the data log by pressing the RCL key. You can only delete
the last saved measurement. Additionally, you can delete the data records all at once.
CHEMICAL FORM
Chemical form conversion factors are pre-programmed into the instrument and are method specific. In order
to view the displayed result in the desired chemical form press ▲ or ▼ to access the second level function
and then press the
Chem Frm key to toggle between the available chemical forms for the selected method.
SPECIAL CONVERSIONS
For Magnesium and Calcium Hardness, special conversion factors can be used to convert the readings from
mg/L to French degrees (°f), German degrees (°dH) and English degrees (°E) of hardness. This can be
achieved by pressing ▲ or ▼ to access the second level functions and then press the
Unit key to toggle
between °f, °dH, °E and mg/L.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
• Turn the instrument ON via the ON/OFF power switch.
• The meter will perform an autodiagnostic test. During this test, the Hanna Instrument logo will appear
on the LCD. After 5 seconds, if the test was successful, the last method used will appear on the display.
• In order to select the desired method press the METHOD key and a screen with the available methods
will appear.
• Press the ▲▼ keys to highlight the desired method. Press Select.
METHOD SELECTION
• After the desired method is selected, follow the measurement described in the related section.
• Before performing a test you should read all the instructions carefully.