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Hach H160 User Manual

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Summary of H160

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    Doc022.53.80058 waterproof handheld h160 and h170 user manual september 2009, edition 1 © hach company, 2009. All rights reserved. Printed in the u.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    1 table of contents section 1 specifications .................................................................................. 3 section 2 general information ....................................................................... 5 2.1 safety information ..............................................

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    Table of contents 2 7.2 isfet non-glass probe maintenance ........................................................38 7.3 bnc electrode maintenance ......................................................................38 7.4 probe cleaning ................................................................

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    3 section 1 specifications specifications are subject to change without notice. Meter specification details dimensions 3.5” w x 8” h x 2” d (90mm x 204mm x 50mm) weight 3.0 lbs (1.3 kg) battery requirements 4-ansi -isa or iec-lr6 (aa alkaline) power consumptions 1w backlight on battery life up to 20...

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    Specifications 4 conductivity calibration up to five points accuracy ± 1% full scale or ±1st digit resolution 0.01 ìs, 0.1 ìs ,1 ìs, 0.01 ms, 0.1 ms range autoranging 0.00 to 19.99 ìs, 20.0 to 199.9 ìs, 200 to 1999 ìs, 2.00 to 19.99 ms, 20.0 to 199.9 ms tds calibration up to five points accuracy ± 1...

  • Page 7: Section 2

    5 section 2 general information in no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any...

  • Page 8: 2.1.2 Precautionary Labels

    General information 6 2.1.2 precautionary labels read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. 2.2 overview the waterproof handheld meters are available in 2 models: • waterproof handheld h160 and h170 • the meter automa...

  • Page 9: Section 3

    7 section 3 installation 3.1 probe connections figure 1 probe connection for the h160 1 bnc connector 3 isfet ph probe connector 2 3.5 mm phono jack 4 connector dust cap figure 2 probe connections for the h170 meter 1 conductivity probe connector 4 isfet ph probe connector 2 bnc connector 5 connecto...

  • Page 10: N O T I C E

    Installation 8 3.2 probe connection installation 3.2.1 connect the glass ph or orp the meters accept glass ph, orp, or with bnc connector. To connect the glass ph or orp probe: 1. Always turn off the meter when the probe is changed. 2. Connect the ph glass probe to the bnc connector. 3. Connect a st...

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    Installation 9 3.2.3 connect the conductivity probe 1. Make sure the meter power is off. 2. Connect the conductivity probe to the meter. 3. Refer to view the connectors. 4. Power the meter on. The meter will automatically detect conductivity probe and cell constant of that probe. 3.2.4 phono jack fo...

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    Installation 10

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    11 section 4 operation 4.1 keypad description refer to figure 3 for keypad and key descriptions and functions. Figure 3 model h170 shown key action h160 h170 turn meter on and off • • display ph • • display mv • • turns light on for two minutes • • display tds. If a conductivity probe is not attache...

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    Operation 12 hold mode. Readings are frozen until hold key is pressed again to release the display. Only operates in measurement modes. • • • used to confirm values and begin calibration • • scroll values when in calibration mode: view setup screens and set numeric values during setup • • enter setu...

  • Page 15: 4.2 Display Description

    Operation 13 4.2 display description the h160 and h170 waterproof handheld meters each display features in an lcd display as follows: figure 4 lcd display and features item no description h160 h170 1 isfet ph probe indicator • • 2 the meter is in the ph measurement mode • • 3 the meter is in the con...

  • Page 16: 4.3 Meter Setup Functions

    Operation 14 4.3 meter setup functions 4.3.1 set stabilization lock on or off ph, conductivity, tds can be displayed with a stabilization lock mode. When a stable indication is reached, the display locks on the value and the meter ignores very slight changes in the measurement. The ready icon turns ...

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    Operation 15 to set the stabilization lock: 1. Push the setup key to put in the setup mode. 2. Push enter. The display will show the stabilization lock status. 3. Use the arrows keys to set the stabilization lock mode to off or on. 4. Push enter to save changes and return to setup mode. 5. Push setu...

  • Page 18: 4.3.3 Turn The Sound On/off

    Operation 16 2. Push the arrow keys until the temperature units setup screen is displayed. 3. Push enter. The display will show the current units. 4. Use the arrow keys to set the temperature units. 5. Push enter to save changes and return to setup mode or push setup to cancel any changes and return...

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    Operation 17 2. Push the arrow keys until the sound icon is displayed. 3. Push enter. The display will show the sound status (on or off). 4. Use the arrow keys to display on or off. 5. Push enter to save changes and return to setup mode. Push setup to return to setup mode without saving changes. Not...

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    Operation 18 to change or set the meter shutoff time: 1. Push the setup key to put in the setup mode. 2. Push the arrow keys until the meter automatic shutoff time screen is displayed. 3. Push enter. The display will show the number of minutes until the meter automatically shuts off. 4. Use the nume...

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    Operation 19 2. Push the arrow keys until the clear all calibration points screen is displayed. 3. Push enter. 4. The meter will prompt if the user wants to clear all calibration points. The default is no. 5. Push the arrow keys to display yes and then push enter to clear. 6. Push setup to return to...

  • Page 22: 4.4 Error Codes

    Operation 20 4.4 error codes some error codes, such as poor electrode condition, can be overridden by the user to allow the instrument to be used until a replacement electrode can be obtained. When an error is displayed, first check to determine the cause of the error. To abort the calibration or ot...

  • Page 23: Section 5

    21 section 5 ph operations 5.1 set the ph options 5.1.1 set the ph resolution: 0.1 ph or 0.01 ph the ph can be displayed in two resolutions: 0.1 ph or 0.01 ph. The stabilization lock (ready icon) will occur faster at 0.1 ph resolution. To select the resolution: 1. Push setup then push ph to put the ...

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    Ph operations 22 2. Push the arrow keys until the ph calibration point setup screen is displayed. Push enter. The display will show the current number of calibration points. Use the arrow keys to set the calibration points. 3. Push enter to save changes and return to setup mode. Push setup to return...

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    Ph operations 23 3. Push enter. The display will show the ph buffer for the first calibration point. 4. Push enter to set the first calibration buffer. The display will show the ph buffer for the next calibration point. 5. After pushing enter on the last calibration buffer, the change will be saved ...

  • Page 26: Glass Ph Electrodes

    Ph operations 24 5.2 set the manual temperature compensation for glass ph electrodes glass ph electrodes are automatically temperature compensated if a temperature probe is detected in the 3.5 mm phono jack. If no probe is detected, the system defaults to manual temperature compensation at 25.0 c. M...

  • Page 27: 5.3 Ph Calibration

    Ph operations 25 3. Push enter. The display will show the manual temp value. 4. Push the arrow keys to scroll through the temperature compensation values. 5. Use the arrow keys to set the manual temperature compensation. 6. Push enter to save changes and return to setup mode. Push setup to return to...

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    Ph operations 26 3. Push cal. Thecalicon will flash. 4. If the buffer is correct, push enter. The ph buffer value will flash until calibration is complete. 5. If the ph buffer is incorrect, push the arrow keys to select another buffer. 6. Repeatedly pushing or will display the choices of availabilit...

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    Ph operations 27 7. When calibration is complete for that buffer, the meter will beep three times, and the display will show a flashing cal 2 and the next ph buffer value factory default is 4.01). 8. Rinse the probe in deionized water and place in second buffer solution. 9. Push enter if ok, or to c...

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    Ph operations 28 12. After reviewing the calibration data, push ph or store to begin reading the ph value of any solution. If the meter is setup for three or more calibration points, continue with the next step. If setup is for a 3 point calibration:. 1. Push enter. If ok, push the arrow keys to cha...

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    29 section 6 conductivity & tds operations 6.1 set the conductivity options 6.1.1 set the conductivity calibration points the meter stores up to five calibration points. Stored conductivity calibration points can be viewed, and are displayed in order of lowest to highest conductivity value. 1. Push ...

  • Page 32: 6.1.3

    Conductivity & tds operations 30 2. Push the arrow keys until the conductivity temperature normalization screen is displayed. 3. Push enter. The display will show the conductivity normalization value. 4. Use the display settings between 20.0 °c and 25.0 °c. 5. Push enter to save changes and return t...

  • Page 33: 6.2 Set The Tds Options

    Conductivity & tds operations 31 2. Push the arrow keys until the conductivity probe constant screen is displayed. Push enter. 6.2 set the tds options 6.2.1 set the tds conversion factor tds values are related to conductivity. The operator can calibrate using a tds standard or calibrate using conduc...

  • Page 34: 6.2.2 Set Tds Units

    Conductivity & tds operations 32 3. Push enter. The display will show the current conversion factor. Use the arrow keys to set the conversion factor. 4. Push enter to save changes and return to setup mode. 5. Push setup to return to setup mode without saving changes. 6.2.2 set tds units tds can be d...

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    Conductivity & tds operations 33 6.2.3 set salinity units: ppm (ppt) or % 1. Push setup then sal to put in the salinity setup mode. 2. Push the arrow keys until the salinity units screen is displayed. 3. Push enter. The display will show the salinity units. Use the arrow keys to set the salinity uni...

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    Conductivity & tds operations 34 temperature compensation coefficient of 2% per °c. The coefficient is user selectable in the setup mode. Note: the meter automatically detects the cell constant. Calibration is automatically cleared if the conductivity probe is changed to a probe of a different cell ...

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    Conductivity & tds operations 35 8. Upon completion of the calibration, the meter will display the slope as compared to the nominal sensitivity for a probe of that cell constant and the total number of conductivity and tds calibration points stored in the meter. Note: number of calibration points in...

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    Conductivity & tds operations 36.

  • Page 39: Section 7

    37 section 7 maintenance 7.1 isfet ph probes maintenance note: the following information applies to new isfset ph probes and/or sensors left in extended dry storage. Depending upon the application, the expected life of an isfet probe is approximately 18 months. The reference electrode contains a kcl...

  • Page 40: 7.1.1 Calibrate And Verify

    Maintenance 38 • clean any reference gel off the probe sensor and out of the rubber dust cap’s inside surface. • soak the new probes or probes that have been stored for an extended time for at least 10 minutes in ph 7 prior to use. • store the isfet ph probes in dry storage when not in use. Note: ne...

  • Page 41: 7.4 Probe Cleaning

    Maintenance 39 7.4 probe cleaning 7.4.1 isfet non-glass probe cleaning and reconditioning 7.4.1.1 cleaning the isfet non-glass probes 1. Regularly clean the isfet probe with detergent (a few drops of dish detergent in a cup of warm water). 2. Rinse well with deionized water. N o t i c e do not use m...

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    Maintenance 40 7.4.1.2 recondition the isfet non-glass probes isfet probes are designed to be stored dry and have a virtually unlimited shelf life; however, an extended period of dry storage can crystallize the kcl gel at the reference junction. 1. Heat ph 7.00 buffer to between 45 °c and 60 °c (115...

  • Page 43: Section 8

    41 section 8 troubleshooting 8.1 error codes indication cause user actions no display auto power off has cleared display. Push the power button. Unstable reading dirty probe. Follow the probe cleaning procedures described in this manual. Dirty probe/meter connectors. Clean the probe contacts on the ...

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    Troubleshooting 42 the meter continually displays 14.00 or 0.00 with the electrode attached. The isfet icon not displayed when the isfet probe is attached. Presence of the isfet probe is not detected by the meter or the probe. Turn on the meter. If the isfet icon is not displayed, replace the isfet ...

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    Troubleshooting 43 8.1.1 low battery indicator a low battery icon will appear when approximately 25 hours of battery life remains. If the batteries are not replaced after the low battery icon appears, the batteries will eventually be depleted to the level where the instrument cannot reliably be used...

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    Troubleshooting 44.

  • Page 47: Section 9

    45 section 9 replacement parts and accessories 9.1 replacement parts description quantity item number isfet ph probes for handheld meters phw77-ss general purpose round tip stainless steel ph probe 1 phw77-ss phw17-ss stainless steel micro ph probe 1 phw17-ss phw37-ss stainless steel piercing tip mi...

  • Page 48: 9.2 Accessories

    Replacement parts and accessories 46 buffer solution, blue ph 10.01 1 ounce 2283433 buffer solution, red ph 4.01, kit replacement 1 ounce 2283533 buffer solution, yellow ph 7.00, kit replacement 1 ounce 2964433 buffer solution, blue ph 10.01, kit replacement 1 ounce 2283533 rinse solution, non-ionic...

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    47 section 10 contact information hach company world headquarters p.O. Box 389 loveland, colorado 80539-0389 u.S.A. Tel (800) 227-hach (800) 227-4224 (u.S.A. Only) fax (970) 669-2932 orders@hach.Com www.Hach.Com repair service in the united states: hach company ames service 100 dayton avenue ames, i...

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    Contact information 48 hach lange s.L.U. Edif. Arteaga centrum c/larrauri, 1c- 2ª pl. E-48160 derio/vizcaya tel. +34 94 657 33 88 fax +34 94 657 33 97 info@hach-lange.Es www.Hach-lange.Es hach lange lda av. Do forte nº8 fracção m p-2790-072 carnaxide tel. +351 214 253 420 fax +351 214 253 429 info@h...

  • Page 51: Index

    49 index a automatic shuttoff .........................17 b batteries low battery indicator ............... 43 c cleaning ......................................37 cleaning probes .................................. 38 compensation controls and settings 14 conductivity probe cell constant ...............

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