HANNA instruments HI98167 Portable Beer pH Meter Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- HANNA instruments
Table of Contents
- HANNA instruments HI98167 Portable Beer pH Meter
- Product Usage Instructions
- FRONT VIEW
- pH MEASUREMENTS
- PROCEDURE
- FIVE POINT CALIBRATION
- ERROR SCREENS
- WORKING WITH CUSTOM BUFFERS
- WORKING WITH MILI pH BUFFERS
- CLEAN ELECTRODE WARNING
- LAST pH CALIBRATION DATA
- GENERAL PARAMETER SCREENS Backlight
- Meter information
- RANGE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS SCREENS
- LOGGING THE CURRENT DATA
- VIEW LOGGED DATA
- TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
- SIMPLE COMMANDS
- COMMANDS REQUIRING AN ANSWER
- Alkaline Error
- pH CLEANING PROCEDURE
- Electrode Cleaning Solution
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
HANNA instruments HI98167 Portable Beer pH Meter
Specifications
- pH Range: 2.0 to 20.0 pH
- pH Resolution: 0.1 pH
- pH Accuracy: ±0.1 pH
- Temperature Range: 2.00 to 20.00 pH
- Temperature Resolution: 0.01 pH
- Temperature Accuracy: ±0.01 pH
- mV Accuracy: ±0.1 mV
- pH Calibration: Up to five point calibration with standard and custom buffers
- Slope Calibration: From 80 to 110%
- Temperature Compensation: Automatic
- Input Impedance: FC2143 pH & temperature
- Battery Type/Life: On demand, 200 samples (100 pH and 100 mV) without backlight (50 hours with backlight)
- Auto Power Off: User selectable: 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes or disabled
- PC Interface: Optoisolated USB
- Dimensions: 185 x 93 x 35.2 mm (7.3 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches)
- Weight: N/A
- Environment: N/A
Product Usage Instructions
Preliminary Examination
Remove the instrument from the packing material and check for any damage.
Contact the local Hanna Instruments Office if damage is found. Keep all
packing material until you confirm the instrument functions correctly.
Safety Measures
Ensure the product is suitable for your specific application and
environment. Do not introduce variations to the equipment that may affect
performance. Avoid placing the instrument in microwave ovens or hazardous
environments.
Operational Guide
The pH screen displays temperature measurements and allows for calibration
not covered by the current calibration if enabled in the setup.
pH Calibration
Perform pH calibration using up to five-point calibration with standard or
custom buffers.
Backlight Feature
The instrument includes a backlight feature that can be toggled on and off
by pressing LIGHT on the keyboard. The backlight automatically turns off after
a set period.
FAQ
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Q: How many calibration points does the pH meter support?
A: The pH meter supports up to five-point calibration with seven standard buffers available. -
Q: Can the instrument be used in hazardous environments?
A: It is not recommended to use or store the instrument in hazardous environments for safety reasons.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the instrument.
This manual will provide you with the necessary information for correct use of
the instrument, as well as a precise idea of its versatility. If you need
additional technical information, do not hesitate to e‑mail us at
tech@hannainst.com or view our worldwide contact
list at www.hannainst.com.
All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited
without the written consent of the copyright owner, Hanna Instruments Inc.,
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02895, USA. 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 damage, please contact your local Hanna
Instruments Office.
Each instrument is supplied with:
- FC2143 Titanium body, flat tip, preamplified pH electrode with internal temperature sensor
- HI700682 Electrode cleaning solution for brewing deposits, (2 pcs.)
- HI720161 Hard carrying case
- HI920015 USB cable
- pH 4.01 & 7.01 Buffer solutions (230 mL each)
- 100 mL Beaker (2 pcs.)
- 1.5V AA Batteries (4 pcs.)
- Instruction Manual and Quick Reference Guide
- Instrument Quality Certificate
Note: Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrument
functions correctly. All defective items must be returned in the original
packing with the supplied accessories.
Before using this product, make sure it is entirely suitable for your specific
application and for the environment in which it is used.
Any variation introduced by the user to the supplied equipment may degrade the
meters’ performance. To avoid damages or burns, do not put the instrument in
microwave ovens. For your and the instrument’s safety, do not use or store the
instrument in hazardous environments. HI98167 is a portable, pH and
temperature meter specifically designed for the Beer Industry. It is provided
with a series of new diagnostic features which add an entirely new dimension
to the measurement of pH, by allowing the user to dramatically improve the
reliability of the measurement:
- Seven standard buffers (pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01 and 12.45) for calibration.
- pH calibration up to five calibration points (see instrument specifications).
- Custom calibration with up to five custom buffers.
- Messages on the graphic LCD for an easy and accurate calibration.
- Cal Check™ Diagnostic features to alert the user when the electrode needs cleaning.
- Optional user enabled “Outside Calibration Range” warning.
- Monitoring of the electrode aging.
- User selectable “Calibration Time Out” to remind when a new calibration is necessary.
This meter is supplied with a pH electrode specifically designed for use in beer industry. FC2143 is a pH electrode with internal temperature sensor and titanium body.
Other features include:
- Log on demand up to 200 samples (100 pH and 100 mV).
- Auto Hold feature, to freeze first stable reading on the LCD.
- GLP feature, to view last calibration data for pH.
- PC interface.
FRONT VIEW
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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
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Functional keys.
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keys to scroll through calibration buffers, setup options, manual temperature compensation and logged data.
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ON/OFF ( ) key, to turn the instrument ON and OFF.
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LIGHT ( ) key to toggle display backlighting.
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GLP key, to display Good Laboratory Practice information.
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CAL key, to enter/exit calibration mode.
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SETUP key, to enter/exit SETUP mode.
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RCL key, to enter/exit view logged data mode.
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MODE key to change pH resolution.
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RANGE key, to switch between pH and mV range.
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HELP key to enter/exit contextual help.
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ESC to leave current mode, exit calibration, setup, help. etc.
TOP VIEW -
Electrode quick connect DIN connector.
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USB connector.
pH | Range | ‑2.0 to 20.0 pH / ‑2.00 to 20.00 pH / ‑2.000 to 20.000 pH |
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Resolution | 0.1 pH / 0.01 pH / 0.001 pH | |
Accuracy | ±0.1 pH / ±0.01 pH / ±0.002 pH | |
Temperature | Range | ‑20.0 to 120.0 °C (‑4.0 to 248.0 °F) |
Resolution | 0.1 °C (0.1 °F) | |
Accuracy | ±0.4 °C (±0.8 °F) (excluding probe error) | |
mV | Range | ±2000.0 mV |
Accuracy | 0.1 mV | |
Resolution | ±0.2 mV | |
pH Calibration | Up to five point calibration, seven standard buffers available |
(pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01, 12.45), and five custom buffers
Slope Calibration| From 80 to 110%
Temperature Compensation| Automatic
pH Electrode| FC2143 pH & temperature
LOG| On demand, 200 samples (100 pH and 100 mV)
Input Impedance| 10¹² Ω
Battery Type/Life| 1.5V AA batteries (4 pcs.) / approx. 200 hours of
continuous use without backlight (50 hours with backlight)
Auto Power Off| User selectable: 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes or disabled
PC Interface| opto‑isolated USB
Dimensions| 185 x 93 x 35.2 mm (7.3 x 3.6 x 1.4”)
Weight| 400 g (14.2 oz)
Environment| 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) max. RH 100% IP67
INITIAL PREPARATION
The instrument is supplied complete with 1.5V AA (4 pcs.) batteries. For
placing the batteries inside the meter, see page 42. Make sure that the
protective micro USB cover is used when not connected to a computer to ensure
waterproof protection. For HI98167 connect the pH/temperature electrode to the
DIN connector. Turn the instrument ON by pressing ON/OFF key. At start‑up the
display will show the Hanna Instruments logo for a few seconds followed by the
percentage indication of the remaining battery life, then enters the
measurement mode. After measurement switch the instrument off, clean the
electrode and store it with a few drops of HI70300 storage solution in the
protective cap (see page 45). The Auto Power Off feature turns the instrument
off after a set period (default 30 min) with no button pressed to save battery
life. To set another period or to disable this feature, see SETUP menu on page
23. The Auto Light Off backlight feature turns the backlight off after a set
period (default 1 min) with no buttons pressed. To set another period or to
disable this feature, see SETUP menu on page 23.
pH MEASUREMENTS
To take a pH measurement remove the electrode protective cap and simply submerge the tip of the electrode (4 cm/1½”) into the sample to be tested. Press RANGE key to choose between pH and mV ranges. Use MODE key to select the pH resolution. Allow time for the electrode to adjust and reading to stabilize (hourglass symbol turns off).
On the pH screen are displayed:
- pH reading with the selected resolution.
- Temperature reading in the selected unit (°C or °F).
- Electrode condition during the calibration day.
- The buffers used in last pH calibration (if feature is enabled in SETUP).
- Battery level indicator.
- Available functional keys.
In order to take more accurate pH measurements, make sure that the instrument is calibrated (see page 11 for calibration details). It is recommended that the electrode is always kept moist and rinsed thoroughly with the sample to be measured before use. The pH reading is directly affected by temperature. For accurate pH measurements, temperature must be taken into consideration. If the sample temperature is different from the temperature at which the pH electrode was kept, allow a few minutes to reach thermal equilibrium.
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS
For HI98167 the temperature sensor is connected through DIN socket.
Note: The temperature can be displayed in Celsius degrees (ºC) or in
Fahrenheit degrees (ºF) (see SETUP for details, page 23).
BACKLIGHT FEATURE
The instrument is provided with a Backlight feature, which can be easily
toggled on and off through the keyboard by pressing LIGHT.
Note: The backlight automatically shuts off after a set period (see SETUP
for details, page 23) with no buttons pressed.
It is recommended to calibrate the instrument frequently, especially if high
accuracy is required.
The pH range should be recalibrated:
- Whenever the pH electrode is replaced.
- At least once a week.
- After testing aggressive chemicals.
- When calibration alarm time out is expired ‑ “CAL DUE” blinks (if feature is enabled in SETUP).
- If “Outside Cal Range” message blinks during pH measurement (the measurement range is not covered by current calibration, if feature is enabled in SETUP).
PROCEDURE
HI98167 instrument offers a choice of seven standard buffers (pH 1.68, 4.01,
6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01 and 12.45). The meter allow the user to set up to five
custom buffers. The custom buffers are the buffer values at 25 °C. When a
custom buffer is selected during calibration, the Custom functional key is
displayed on the LCD. Press Custom key in order to enter custom buffer
changing mode. Use / keys to change the value in a ±1.00 pH window, in
according with the temperature reading and then Accept. Press ESC to leave
custom buffers value unchanged. For accurate pH measurements, it is
recommended to perform a calibration with buffers that bracket the expected pH
value. At least, two point calibration is recommended.
The instrument will automatically skip the buffers used during calibration and
the buffers which are in a ±0.2 pH window around one of the calibrated
buffers.
- Remove protective cap and rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water.
- Pour small quantities of selected buffers solutions into clean beakers. For accurate calibration use two beakers for each buffer solution, the first one for rinsing the electrode and the second one for calibration.
FIVE POINT CALIBRATION
Immerse the pH electrode approximately 4 cm (1½”) into a buffer solution of your choice (pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01, 12.45 or a custom buffer) and stir gently.
Press CAL. The instrument will display the measured pH, the LCD first expected buffer and the temperature reading.
If necessary, press the keys to select a different buffer value. The “ ” tag
will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.
When the reading is stable and within range of the selected buffer, CFM
functional key is displayed.
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Press CFM to confirm first point.
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The calibrated value and the second expected buffer value is then displayed on the LCD.
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After the first calibration point is confirmed, immerse the pH electrode probe approximately 4 cm (1½”) into the second buffer solution and stir gently.
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If necessary, press the keys to select a different buffer value.
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The “ ” tag will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.
When the reading is stable and within range of the selected buffer, the CFM functional key is displayed.
- Press CFM to confirm calibration.
- The calibrated value and the third expected buffer value will be displayed.
After the second calibration point is confirmed, immerse the pH electrode approximately 4 cm (1½”) into the third buffer solution and stir gently.
If necessary, press the keys to select a different buffer value. The “ ” tag
will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.
When the reading is stable and within range of the selected buffer, the CFM
functional key is displayed.
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Press CFM to confirm calibration.
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The calibrated value and the fourth expected value will be displayed.
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After the third calibration point is confirmed, immerse the pH electrode approximately 4 cm (1½”) into the fourth buffer solution and stir gently.
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If necessary, press the keys to select a different buffer value.
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The “ **** ” tag will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.
When the reading is stable and within range of the selected buffer, the CFM functional key is displayed.
Press CFM to confirm calibration.
- The calibrated value and the fifth expected buffer will be displayed.
- After the fourth calibration point is confirmed, immerse the pH electrode approximately 4 cm (1½”) into the fifth buffer solution and stir gently.
If necessary, press the keys to select a different buffer value. The “ ” tag
will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.
When the reading is stable and within range of the selected buffer, the CFM
functional key is displayed.
- Press CFM to confirm calibration.
- The instrument stores the calibration values and returns to normal measurement mode.
FOUR, THREE, TWO or ONE POINT CALIBRATION
- Proceed as described in “FIVE POINT CALIBRATION” section.
- Press CAL or ESC after the appropriate accepted calibration point. The instruments will return to measurement mode and will memorize the calibration data.
FIRST POINT MODE
Two SETUP options are available to determine how the previous calibration will
be affected by a subsequent one point calibration. These options are replace
or offset. If the Replace option is selected, the slopes between current
buffer and nearest lower and higher buffers will be recalculated. If the
Offset option is selected, an electrode offset correction is performed keeping
unchanged the existing slopes.
ERROR SCREENS
Wrong buffer
The calibration cannot be confirmed.
The pH reading is not within range of the selected buffer. Select another
buffer using the / keys or change the buffer.
Electrode Dirty/Broken alternatively with Buffer Contaminated The calibration
cannot be confirmed.
The offset of the electrode is not in the accepted range. Check if the electrode is broken or clean it following the Cleaning Procedure (see page 45). Check the quality of the buffer. If necessary, change the buffer.
Wrong slope
The calibration cannot be confirmed.
The evaluated slope is less than the lowest accepted value (80% of default slope).
The evaluated slope is more than the highest accepted value (110 % of default slope).
Wrong old slope
An inconsistency between new and previous (old) calibration is detected. Clear
old calibration parameters and proceed with the calibration from the current
point. The instrument will keep all confirmed values during current
calibration.
Note: For one point calibration the electrode condition is not displayed
in the measurement screen. Each time a buffer is confirmed, the new
calibration parameters replace the old calibration parameters of the
corresponding buffer.
If the current confirmed buffer has no correspondence in the existing stored
calibration and this is not full, the current buffer is added to the existing
stored calibration. If the existing stored calibration is full (five
calibration points), after confirming the calibration point, the instrument
will ask which buffer will be replaced by current buffer.
- Press keys to select another buffer to be replaced.
- Press CFM to confirm the buffer that will be replaced.
- Press CAL or ESC to leave replace mode. In this case, the buffer will not be memorized.
Note: The replaced buffer is not removed from calibration list and it can be selected for the next calibration points.
WORKING WITH CUSTOM BUFFERS
If at least one custom buffer was set in SETUP menu, it can be selected for calibration by pressing the keys. The Custom functional key will be displayed.
Press Custom if you want to adjust the buffer value according with current temperature. Use the keys to change the buffer value.
Press Accept to accept new value or ESC to exit changing mode.
Note: Custom buffer value can be adjusted in a ±1.00 pH window, around
the set value.
WORKING WITH MILI pH BUFFERS
If calibration is invoked from mili pH range, the calibration buffer can be modified in a ±0.020 pH range in according with the label on the calibration buffer.
Press Change to enter buffer adjust mode.
Use keys to change the buffer value.
Press Accept to accept new value or ESC to exit adjusting mode.
CLEAR CALIBRATION
Press Clear functional key when displayed to clear old calibrations. All old
calibrations, are cleared and the instrument continues calibration. The points
confirmed in current calibration are kept.
Note: If Clear calibration is invoked during the first calibration point,
the instrument returns to measurement mode.
ELECTRODE CONDITION
The display is provided with an icon, and a numeric value (unless the feature
is disabled) which gives an indication of the electrode status after
calibration. The “condition” remains active until the end of the calibration
day.
Note: The electrode condition is evaluated only if current calibration
includes at least two standard buffers.
CLEAN ELECTRODE WARNING
Each time pH calibration is performed, the instrument internally compares the new calibration with the one previously stored. When this comparison indicates a significant difference, the “Clean Electrode” warning message is displayed to advise the user that the pH electrode may need to be cleaned (see ELECTRODE CONDITIONING AND MAINTENANCE section for details, page 44).
After cleaning, perform a new calibration.
Note: If the calibration data are cleared, the comparison is done with
the default values.
The temperature has an effect on pH. The calibration buffer solutions are
affected by temperature changes to a lesser degree than normal solutions.
During calibration the instrument will automatically calibrate to the pH value
corresponding to the measured temperature.
TEMP | pH BUFFERS |
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°C | °F |
0 | 32 |
5 | 41 |
10 | 50 |
15 | 59 |
20 | 68 |
25 | 77 |
30 | 86 |
35 | 95 |
40 | 104 |
45 | 113 |
50 | 122 |
55 | 131 |
60 | 140 |
65 | 149 |
70 | 158 |
75 | 167 |
80 | 176 |
85 | 185 |
90 | 194 |
95 | 203 |
During calibration the instrument will display the pH buffer value at 25 °C. GLP is a set of functions that allows storage and retrieval of data regarding the maintenance and status of the electrode. All data regarding the pH calibration is stored for the user to review when necessary.
EXPIRED CALIBRATION
The instrument is provided with a real time clock (RTC), in order to monitor
the time elapsed since the last pH calibration. The real time clock is reset
every time the instrument is calibrated and the “Expired Calibration” status
is triggered when the instrument detects a calibration time out. The “CAL DUE”
tags will start blinking to warn the user that the instrument should be
recalibrated. The calibration time out can be set (see SETUP for details, page
23) from 1 to 7 days or can be disabled. For example, if a 4 days time out has
been selected, the instrument will issue the alarm exactly 4 days after the
last calibration. However, if at any moment the expiration value is changed
(e.g. to 5 days), then the alarm will be immediately recalculated and appear 5
days after the last calibration.
Notes: When the instrument is not calibrated or calibration is cleared
(default values loaded) there is no “Expired Calibration”, and the display
always shows the “CAL DUE” tags blinking.
When an abnormal condition in the RTC is detected, the instrument forces the
“Expired Calibration” status.
LAST pH CALIBRATION DATA
The last pH calibration data is stored automatically after a successful calibration. To view the pH calibration data, press GLP when the instrument is in the measurement mode.
The instrument will display a lot of data including calibration buffer,
offset, slope, electrode condition.
Note: Buffers displayed in video inverse mode are from previous
calibrations. The custom buffers are marked with an “*” on the right side of
the buffer value. “No user calibration” message is displayed if all
calibration are cleared or the instrument was not calibrated.
Setup mode allows viewing and modifying the measurement parameters. The
following table lists the general SETUP parameters, their valid range and the
factory default settings.
| Description| Valid value| Default
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Backlight| Backlight Level| 0 to 7| 4
Contrast| Contrast Level| 0 to 20| 10
Auto light off| Time until backlight is ON| 1, 5, 10, 30 min| 1
Auto power off| Time after the instrument is powered OFF| Disabled 5, 10, 30,
60 min| 30
Date/Time| | 01.01.2000 to 12.31.2099 00:00 to 23:59| current date/time
Time Format| | AM/PM or 24 hours| 24 hours
Date Format| | DD/MM/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD YYYY‑MM‑DD Mon DD, YYYY
DD‑Mon‑YYYY YYYY‑Mon‑DD| YYYY/MM/DD
Language| Message Display Language| Up to four languages| English
Temperature Unit| | °C or °F| °C
Beep ON| Beeper Status| Enabled or Disabled| Disabled
Instrument ID| Instrument Identification| 0000 to 9999| 0000
Baud Rate| Serial Communication| 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600| 9600
Meter Information| Displays General Information| |
The following table lists the specific range parameters.
Item | Description | Valid value | Default |
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Calibration Timeout | Number of days after Calibration warning is displayed | ||
Disable, 1 to 7 days | Disable | ||
First point mode | Management of 1 point calibration | Replace or offset |
Replace
Custom buffer| Custom buffer setting| Max. 5 buffers| No
View calibration points| Display calibration points| Enable or disabled|
Enable
Display Out of Cal. Range Warning| | Enable or disabled| Enable
GENERAL PARAMETER SCREENS Backlight
Highlight Backlight.
Press Modify.
Use keys to change the intensity then press Accept to confirm. Press ESC to leave without changing.
Contrast
Highlight Contrast.
Press Modify.
Use keys to change contrast then press Accept to confirm. Press ESC to leave without changing.
Auto Light Off
Highlight Auto Light Off.
Press 5, 10 or 30 to change settings.
Auto Power Off
Highlight Auto Power Off.
Press Modify.
Press keys to select interval then press Accept. Press ESC to leave without changing.
Date/Time
Highlight Date/Time.
Press Modify.
Use keys to select item.
Use keys to change focused values.
Press Accept to confirm new setting, or ESC to leave without changing.
Time Format
Highlight Time Format.
Press displayed functional key to change the option.
Date Format
Highlight Date Format.
Press Modify.
Use keys to select date format then press Accept. Press ESC to leave without changing.
Language
Highlight Language.
Use the desired functional key to change the option. Wait until new language is loaded. If language load fails the instrument will try to reload current language. If any language can’t be loaded, the instrument will work in safe mode. In this mode all messages are displayed in English and Help is not available.
Temperature Unit
Highlight Temperature Unit.
Press the displayed functional key in order to change the temperature unit.
Beep On
Highlight Beep On. Press the displayed functional key to enable/disable beep.
When enabled, beep sounds as a short beep every time a key is pressed or when the calibration can be confirmed. A long beep alert that the pressed key is not active or a wrong condition is detected while in calibration.
Instrument ID
Highlight Instrument ID.
Press Modify.
Use keys to change the instrument ID. Press Accept to confirm or ESC to exit without saving.
Baud Rate
Highlight Baud Rate.
Press Modify.
Use keys to select the desired communication baud. Press Accept to confirm or ESC to exit.
Meter information
Highlight Meter Information.
Press Select.
The meter informations are displayed:
- firmware version
- language version
- mV and temperature factory calibration time/date ‑battery capacity
RANGE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS SCREENS
Calibration Timeout
Highlight Calibration Timeout.
Press Modify.
Use keys to set desired value. Press Accept to confirm or ESC to return
without saving.
Note: If enabled “CAL DUE” warning will be displayed, the set number of
days after calibration is over passed.
First Point Mode
Highlight First Point Mode.
Press the displayed functional key in order to change the option.
If the Replace option is selected, the slopes between current buffer and
nearest lower and higher buffers will be recalculated. If the Offset option is
selected, an electrode offset correction is performed keeping unchanged the
existing slopes.
Custom Buffers
Highlight Custom Buffers. Press Modify.
Press Delete to delete custom buffer value.
Press Add to add a new buffer to the list (max 5).
Press Modify to set custom buffer value.
Use keys to change the value. Press Accept to confirm custom buffer value or ESC to exit without saving.
View Calibration Points
Highlight View Calibration Points.
Press the displayed functional key to change option.
If option is enabled the calibration buffers corresponding to the last
calibration are displayed in the pH measurement screen.
Out of Calibration Range Warning
Highlight Out of Cal.Range Warning.
Press the displayed functional key in order to change option.
If enabled, the “Out Cal Range” message will be displayed if the pH reading is
outside. Approxi‑ mately 1 pH unit, from the lowest and highest pH buffer
value used for calibration. For single point pH 7.01 calibration the message
will be displayed for pH values less than 4 or greater than 10. This feature
allows the user to log pH measurements. All logged data can be transferred to
a PC through the USB port using HI92000 application. The maximum logging space
is 200 (100 pH and 100 mV range) for HI98167 record locations.
LOGGING THE CURRENT DATA
To store the current reading into memory, press LOG while in measurement mode.
The instrument will display for few seconds the record number and the amount
of the free log space.
If the LOG space is full, the “Log space is full” message will be displayed
for few seconds when LOG key is invoked. Enter View Logged Data Mode and
delete records in order to free log space.
VIEW LOGGED DATA
Press RCL to retrieve the information stored while in measurement mode.
The list of records is displayed.
If no data were logged, the instrument will display “No Records!” message. Use
keys to scroll between the records from the list. Press Delete All to enter
Delete All screen. Press Delete to enter Delete records screen. Press More to
view more information of the focused record. If More is pressed.
Use keys to scroll between complete log information. If Delete is pressed. Use key to focus the record to be deleted and then press CFM. Press ESC to exit. If Delete All is pressed the instrument asks for confirmation. Press CFM to confirm or ESC to exit without deleting. To freeze the first stable reading on the LCD press AutoEnd while the instrument is in measurement mode.
The ”Wait” symbol will blink until the reading is stable. When the reading is stable, “Hold” icon will be displayed.
Press Continue in order to enter continuous reading mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For factory calibration contact your local Hanna
Instruments Office.
All the instruments are factory calibrated for mV and temperature. Hanna
Instruments’ temperature sensors are interchangeable and no temperature
calibration is needed when they are replaced. If the temperature is
inaccurate, calibration should be performed. For an accurate recalibration,
contact your local Hanna Instruments Office or follow the instructions below.
ENTER CALIBRATION MODE
With the instrument off, press and hold down the then power on the instrument.
The calibration screen is displayed. Highlight “T” and then press Modify to
enter in the temperature calibration mode.
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
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Prepare a vessel containing ice and water and another one containing hot water (at approximately 50 °C or 122 °F). Place insulation material around the vessels to minimize temperature changes.
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Use a calibrated thermometer with a resolution of 0.1 °C as a reference thermometer.
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Immerse the pH probe including temperature sensor into the vessel with ice and water as close as possible to the reference thermometer. Allow a few seconds for the probe to stabilize.
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Use the keys to set the calibration point value to that of ice and water mixture, measured by the reference thermometer. When the reading is stable and within range of the selected calibration point, the CFM functional key is displayed.
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Press CFM to confirm.
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The second expected calibrated point is displayed.
Immerse the pH probe including temperature sensor into the second vessel as close as possible to the reference thermometer. Allow a few seconds for the probe to stabilize.
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Use the keys to set the calibration point value to that of the hot water.
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When the reading is stable and within range of the selected calibration point, CFM functional key is displayed.
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Press CFM to confirm. The instrument returns to measurement mode.
Note: Use keys to change calibration point if necessary (±10.0 °C) around
the point. If the reading is not within range of the selected calibration
point, “Wrong” message will blink. Change the pH probe including temperature
sensor and restart calibration.
Data transmission from the instrument to the PC can be done with the HI92000
Windows® compatible software (optional). HI92000 also offers graphing and
on‑line help feature.
Data can be exported to the most popular spreadsheet programs for further
analysis. To connect your instrument to a PC, use an USB cable connector. Make
sure that your instrument is switched off and plug one connector to the
instrument USB socket and the other to the serial or USB port of your PC. To
allow our users access to the latest version of Hanna Instruments PC
compatible software, we made the products available for download at
http://software.hannainst.com. Select the product code and click Download
Now. After download is complete, use the setup.exe file to install the
software.
Note: If you are not using Hanna Instruments HI92000 software, please see
the following instructions.
SENDING COMMANDS FROM PC
It is also possible to remotely control the instrument with any terminal
program. Use an USB cable to connect the instrument to a PC, start the
terminal program and set the communication options as follows: 8, N, 1, no
flow control.
COMMAND TYPES
To send a command to the instrument follow the next scheme:
SIMPLE COMMANDS
- KF1 Is equivalent to pressing functional key 1
- KF2 Is equivalent to pressing functional key 2
- KF3 Is equivalent to pressing functional key 3
- RNG Is equivalent to pressing RANGE key
- MOD Is equivalent to pressing MODE key
- CAL Is equivalent to pressing CAL key
- UPC Is equivalent to pressing the UP arrow key
- DWC Is equivalent to pressing the DOWN arrow key
- RCL Is equivalent to pressing RCL key
- SET Is equivalent to pressing SETUP key
- CLR Is equivalent to pressing CLR key
- OFF Is equivalent to pressing OFF key
- CHR xx Change the instrument range according with the parameter value (xx):
- xx=00 pH range/0.001 resolution
- xx=01 pH range/0.01 resolution
- xx=02 pH range/0.1 resolution
- xx=03 mV range
The instrument will answer for these commands with:
where:
COMMANDS REQUIRING AN ANSWER
The instrument will answer for these commands with:
The answer string contains:
- Meter mode (2 chars):
- 00 ‑ pH range (0.001 resolution)
- 01 ‑ pH range (0.01 resolution)
- 02 ‑ pH range (0.1 resolution)
- 03 ‑ mV range
- Meter status (2 chars of status byte): represents a 8 bit hexadecimal encoding.
- 0x10 ‑ temperature probe is connected
- 0x01 ‑ new GLP data available
- 0x02 ‑ new SETUP parameter
- 0x04 ‑ out of calibration range
- 0x08 ‑ the meter is in autoend point mode
- Reading status (2 chars): R ‑ in range, O ‑ over range, U ‑ under range. First character corresponds to the primary reading. Second character corresponds to mV reading.
- Primary reading (corresponding to the selected range) ‑ 11 ASCII chars, includ‑ ing sign and decimal point and exponent.
- Secondary reading (only when primary reading is not mV) ‑ 7 ASCII chars, including sign and decimal point.
- Temperature reading ‑ 7 ASCII chars, with sign and two decimal points, always in °C.
MDR Requests the instrument model name and firmware code (16 ASCII chars). GLP Requests the calibration data record.
The answer string contains:
- GLP status (1 char): represents a 4 bit hexadecimal encoding.
- 0x01 ‑ pH calibration available
- pH calibration data (if available), which contains:
- the number of calibrated buffers (1 char)
- the offset, with sign and decimal point (7 chars)
- the average of slopes, with sign and decimal point (7 chars)
- the calibration time, yymmddhhmmss (12 chars)
- buffers information (for each buffer)
- type (1 char): 0 ‑ standard, 1 ‑ custom
- status (1 char): N (new) ‑ calibrated in last calibration; O (old) ‑ from an old calibration.
- warnings during calibration (2 chars): 00 ‑ no warning, 04 ‑ Clean Electrode warning.
- buffer value, with sign and decimal point and exponent (11 chars).
- calibration time, yymmddhhmmss (12 chars).
- electrode condition, with sign (3 chars). The “‑01” code means not calculated.
PAR Requests the setup parameters setting.
The answer string contains:
- Instrument ID (4 chars)
- Calibration Alarm time out for pH (2 chars)
- SETUP information (2 chars): 8 bit hexadecimal encoding.
- 0x01 ‑ beep ON (else OFF)
- 0x04 ‑ degrees Celsius (else degrees Fahrenheit)
- 0x08 ‑ Offset calibration (else Point calibration)
- Auto Light Off time (3 chars)
- Auto Power Off time (3 chars)
- The number of custom buffers (1 char)
- The custom buffer values, with sign and decimal point, for each defined custom buffer (7 chars)
- The short name of the selected language (3 chars)
NSLx Requests the number of logged samples (4 chars).
The command parameter (1 char):
- P ‑ request for pH range
LODPxxx Requests the xxxth pH record logged data.
LODPALL Requests all pH Log on demand.
The answer string for each record contains:
- The logged mode (2 chars):
- 00 ‑ pH range (0.001 resolution)
- 01 ‑ pH range (0.01 resolution)
- 02 ‑ pH range (0.1 resolution)
- 03 ‑ mV range
- Reading status (1 char): R, O, U
- Calculated reading, with sign and decimal point and exponent (11 chars) ‑ for pH
- Temperature reading, with sign and two decimal points (7 chars)
- mV reading status (1 char): R, O, U
- The mV reading, with sign and decimal point (7 chars)
- The logged time, yymmddhhmmss (12 chars)
- The calibration slope, with sign and decimal point (7 chars)
- The calibration offset, with sign and decimal point (7 chars)
- Temperature probe presence (1 char)
Notes: “Err8” is sent if the instrument is not in measurement mode.
“Err6” is sent if the requested range is not available.
“Err4” is sent if the requested set parameter is not available.
“Err3” is sent if the Log on demand is empty.
“Err9” is sent if the battery power is less than 30%.
Invalid commands will be ignored.
To replace the batteries, follow the next steps:
- Turn OFF the instrument.
- Open the battery compartment by removing the four screws from the back of the instrument.
- Remove the old batteries.
- Insert four new 1.5V AA batteries in the battery compartment while paying attention to the correct polarity.
- Close the battery compartment using the four screws.
If the battery capacity is less than 20 % the serial communication and the backlight feature are not available.
Note: The instrument is provided with the BEPS (Battery Error Prevention
System) feature, which automatically turns the instrument off when the
batteries level is too low to ensure reliable readings.
The resistance of glass electrodes partially depends on the temperature. The
lower the temperature, the higher the resistance. It takes more time for the
reading to stabilize if the resistance is higher. In addition, the response
time will suffer to a greater degree at temperatures below 25 °C (77 °F).
Since the resistance of the pH electrode is in the range of 50 – 200 MΩ, the current across the membrane is in the pico Ampere range. Large currents can disturb the calibration of the electrode for many hours. For these reasons high humidity environments, short circuits and static discharges are detrimental to a stable pH reading. The pH electrode’s life also depends on the temperature. If constantly used at high temperatures, the electrode life is drastically reduced.
Typical Electrode Life
- Ambient Temperature 1 – 3 years
- 90 °C (194 °F) Less than 4 months
- 120 °C (248 °F) Less than 1 month
Alkaline Error
High concentrations of sodium ions interfere with readings in alkaline solutions. The pH at which the interference starts to be significant depends upon the composition of the glass. This interference is called alkaline error and causes the pH to be underestimated. Hanna Instruments’ glass formulations have the indicated characteristics.
*Not present in gel electrodes.
PREPARATION PROCEDURE
Remove the electrode protective cap.
DO NOT BE ALARMED IF ANY SALT DEPOSITS ARE PRESENT. This is normal with
electrodes and they will disappear when rinsed with water. During transport
tiny bubbles of air may have formed inside the glass bulb. The electrode
cannot function properly under these conditions. These bubbles can be removed
by “shaking down” the electrode as you would do with a glass thermometer. If
the bulb and/or junction are dry, soak the electrode in HI70300 Storage
Solution for at least one hour.
For refillable electrodes:
If the filling solution (electrolyte) is more than 2½ cm (1”) below the fill
hole add HI7082 or HI8082 3.5M KCl Electrolyte Solution for double junction
electrodes. For faster response, unscrew the fill hole screw during
measurements.
MEASUREMENT
Rinse the pH electrode tip with distilled water. Immerse the tip (bottom 4 cm
/1½” ensuring the reference junction is submerged) in the sample and stir
gently for a few seconds.
For a faster response and to avoid cross‑contamination of the samples, rinse
the electrode tip with a few drops of the solution to be tested, before taking
measurements.
STORAGE PROCEDURE
To minimize clogging and assure a quick response time, the glass bulb and the
junction of pH electrode should be kept moist and not allowed to dry out.
Replace the solution in the protective cap with a few drops of HI70300 or
HI80300 Storage Solution or, in its absence, Filling Solution (HI7082 or
HI8082 for double junction electrodes). Follow the Preparation Procedure on
page 44 before taking measurements.
Note: NEVER STORE THE ELECTRODE IN DISTILLED OR DEIONIZED WATER.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Inspect the electrode and the cable. The cable used for connection to the
instrument must be intact and there must be no points of broken insulation on
the cable or cracks on the electrode stem or bulb. Connectors must be
perfectly clean and dry. If any scratches or cracks are present, replace the
elec‑trode.
Rinse off any salt deposits with water.
pH Probe Maintenance
For refillable electrodes:
Refill the reference chamber with fresh electrolyte HI7082 or HI8082 for
double junction electrodes. Allow the electrode to stand upright for 1 hour.
Follow the Storage Procedure above.
pH CLEANING PROCEDURE
- General Soak in Hanna Instruments HI7061 or HI8061 General Cleaning Solution for approxi‑ mately ½ hour.
- Protein Soak in Hanna Instruments HI7073 or HI8073 Protein Cleaning Solution for 15 minutes.
- Inorganic Soak in Hanna Instruments HI7074 Inorganic Cleaning Solution for 15 minutes.
- Oil/grease Rinse with Hanna Instruments HI7077 or HI8077 Oil and Fat Cleaning Solution.
Instruction for Application Cleaning Solution
- Add in a beaker about 50 ‑ 75 mL (or minimum to cover the electrode junction) one of the following cleaning solution:
- Cleaning Solution for Brewing Deposits (HI70682);
- Cleaning and Disinfection Solution for Dairy Products (HI70641);
- Cleaning and Disinfection Solution for Yogurt Products (HI70643);
- Acid Cleaning Solution for Meat, Grease and Fats (HI70630);
- Cleaning Solution for Cheese Deposits (HI70642);
- Alkaline Cleaning Solution for Meat, Grease and Fats (HI70631);
- Cleaning solution for Milk Deposits (HI70640).
- Soak the electrode for several minutes (5 ‑ 15) while moderately stirring the solution.
- Remove the electrode from the cleaning solution and rinse it thoroughly with deionized water to remove all traces of the cleaning solution.
- After cleaning and rinsing it is preferable to store it in an electrolyte solution for about 1 hour.
- Rinse the electrode thoroughly with deionized water and measure samples as usual.
Note: If the electrode response is slow or the electrode does not
calibrate correctly, repeat the cleaning procedure.
IMPORTANT: After performing any of the cleaning procedures, rinse the
electrode thoroughly with distilled water, refill the reference chamber with
fresh electrolyte (not necessary for gel‑filled electrodes) and soak the
electrode in HI70300 or HI80300 Storage Solution for at least 1 hour before
taking measurements.
SYMPTOMS | PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
---|---|---|
Slow response/excessive drift. | Dirty pH electrode. | Soak the electrode tip in |
HI7061 solution for 30 minutes and then follow the Cleaning Procedure.
Reading fluctuates up and down (noise).| Clogged/dirty junction. Low
electrolyte level (refillable electrodes only).| Clean the electrode. Refill
with fresh electrolyte (refillable electrodes only).
Display shows blinking full scale value.| Reading out of range.| Check that
sample is within
measurable range
Display shows “Clean electrode”
blinking.
| Difference between new and previous calibration has been detected.| Clean
electrode and recalibrate. If the problem remains, check the buffer solutions.
Meter fails to calibrate or gives faulty readings.| Broken pH electrode.|
Replace electrode.
Error messages are displayed during pH calibration procedure.| Wrong or
contaminated buffer, electrode dirty or broken.| Check that buffer solution is
correct and fresh.
Meter shuts off.| Dead batteries; Auto‑off feature is enabled: in this case,
meter shuts off after selected period of non‑use.| Replace the batteries;
Press ON/OFF.
“Errxx” message at start up.| Internal error.| Contact your local Hanna
Instruments Office.
The instrument does not start when pressing ON/OFF.| Initialization error.|
Press and hold down ON/OFF for about 20 seconds or disconnect and then connect
the batteries.
Electrode Cleaning Solution
pH Calibration Solution
Electrode Storage Solution
Other Accessories
CERTIFICATION
All Hanna Instruments conform to the CE European Directives.
Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment. The product should not be
treated as household waste. Instead hand it over to the appropriate collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment which will
conserve natural resources. Disposal of waste batteries. This product contains
batteries, do not dispose of them with other household waste. Hand them over
to the appropriate collection point for recycling. Ensuring proper product and
battery disposal prevents potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health. For more information, contact your city, your local
household waste disposal service, the place of purchase or go to
www.hannainst.com.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS
Before using this meter, make sure it is entirely suitable for your specific
application and for the environment in which it is used. Any variation
introduced by the user to the supplied equipment may degrade the meter’s
performance. For yours and the meter’s safety do not use or store the meter in
hazardous environments.
Warranty
The HI98167 is warranted for two years against defects in workmanship and
materials when used for their intended purpose and maintained according to
instructions. Electrodes and probes are warranted for six months. 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 your local Hanna Instruments Office. If under
warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial number and the
nature of the problem. 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 (RGA) 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.
Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, construction or
appearance of its products without advance notice.
World
Headquarters
Hanna Instruments Inc. Highland Industrial Park 584 Park East Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895 USA
www.hannainst.com
References
- PC Compatible Software Versions | Hanna Instruments
- pH Meters, Photometers, Titrators, Controllers - Hanna Instruments
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