Hanna Instruments HI 83099 - Manual (Page 4)

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KEYPAD DESCRIPTION
The keypad contains 8 direct keys and 3 functional keys with the following functions:
Press to perform the function displayed above it on the LCD.
ESC
Press to exit the current screen.
Press to access the select method menu.
Press to move up in a menu or a help screen, to increment a set value, to access second level
functions.
Press to move down in a menu or a help screen, to decrement a set value, to access second
level functions.
Press to log the current reading.
RCL
Press to recall the log.
HELP
Press to display the help screen.
SETUP Press to access the setup screen.
1) Open Cuvette Lid
2) Indexing mark
3) Cuvette point
4) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
5) Splash proof keypad
6) ON/OFF power switch
7) Power input connector
8) USB connector
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The measurement process is carried out in two phases: first the meter is zeroed and then the actual
measurement is performed.
The cuvette has a very important role because it is an optical element and thus requires particular attention. It
is important that both the measurement and the calibration (zeroing) cuvette are optically identical to provide the
same measurement conditions. Most methods use the same cuvette for both, so it is important that measurements
are taken at the same optical point. The instrument and the cuvette cap have special marks that must be
aligned in order to obtain better reproducibility.
The surface of the cuvette must be clean and not scratched. This is to avoid measurement interference due to
unwanted reflection and absorption of light. It is recommended not to touch the cuvette walls with hands.
Furthermore, in order to maintain the same conditions during the zeroing and the measurement phases,
it is necessary to cap the cuvette to prevent any contamination.