Hanna Instruments HI 98713 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

P R E L I M I N A R Y E X A M I N A T I O N

Please examine this product carefully. Make sure the instrument is not damaged. If any damage
has occurred during the shipment, please notify your dealer.
This

HI 98713 Portable Turbidimeter is supplied complete with:

• Five Sample Cuvets and Caps
• Four Calibration Cuvets (

HI 98713-11)

• Silicone Oil (

HI 93703-58)

• Tissue for wiping the cuvets
• Five Tag holders with Tags (

HI 920005)

• Batteries (4 pcs.)
• AC Adapter
• Instruction Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• Instrument Quality Certificate
• Rigid carrying case

Note:Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrument works correctly. Any

defective item must be returned in the original packing with the supplied accessories.

HI 98713 is warranted for two years against defects in workmanship and materials when used
for its intended purpose and maintained according to instructions.

This warranty is limited to

repair or replacement free of charge.
Damage due to accidents, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance is not covered.
If service is required, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. If under
warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial number and the nature of the failure.
If the repair is not covered by the warranty, you will be notified of the charges incurred. If the
instrument is to be returned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a Returned Goods Authorization
number from the Technical Service Department and then send it with shipping costs prepaid.
When shipping any instrument, make sure it is properly packed for complete protection.
To validate your warranty, fill out and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days from the
date of purchase.

W A R R A N T Y

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product. This manual will provide you with the
necessary information for correct use of the instrument.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the instrument.
If you need additional technical information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at [email protected]
or see the back side of this manual for our worldwide sales and technical service contacts.
This instrument is in compliance with

directives.

WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION .................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 4
TAG IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 5
ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 6
MEASUREMENT UNITS ............................................................................................................................................ 7
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 11
GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT ................................................................................................... 12
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................. 19
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................... 22
LOGGING ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (GLP) ...................................................................................................................... 29
SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
LCD BACKLIGHT ................................................................................................................................................... 35
TAG INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................... 35
LED REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 36
BATTERIES MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 36
PC INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
ERROR CODES .................................................................................................................................................... 38
ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS ........................................................................................................................... 39