Instruction Manual Dear Customer,

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Thank you for choosing a Hanna product. This
HI 98121 manual will provide you with the necessary informa-
tion for correct operation. Please read it carefully
Waterproof pH / ORP & before using the meter.
If you need additional technical information, do not
Temperature Meter hesitate to e-mail us at [email protected].

This instrument is in compliance with the direc-

tives.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Remove the instrument from the packing material and

examine it carefully. If any damage has occurred
during shipment, immediately notify your Dealer or
the nearest Hanna Customer Service Center.
Each meter is supplied with:
• HI 73127 pH electrode
• HI 73128 Electrode removal tool
• 4 x 1.5V batteries
Recommendations for Users
Note: Conserve all packing material until the instru- Before using this product, make sure that it is entirely
ment has been observed to function correctly. suitable for the environment in which it is used.
Any defective item must be returned in its The glass bulb at the end of the electrode is sensitive
to electrostatic discharges. Avoid touching the glass
original packing. bulb and the ORP electrode at all times.
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Any variation introduced by the user to the supplied equip-
ment may degrade the instrument’s EMC performance.
To avoid electrical shock, do not use this instrument
1. Battery compartment when voltages at the measurement surface exceed 24
US DESIGN PATENT
WARRANTY 2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) VAC or 60 VDC. To avoid damages or burns, do not
perform any measurement in microwave ovens.
D462,024 3. ON/OFF/MODE button
HI 98121 is warranted for one year against defects 4. HI 73127 pH electrode
in workmanship and materials when used for its 5. Temperature sensor (behind)
intended purpose and maintained according to in-
structions. The electrode is warranted for a period
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6. ORP electrode ACCESSORIES
7. SET/HOLD button
of six months. This warranty is limited to repair or
replacement free of charge. HI 98121 is a waterproof pH, ORP and temperature HI 73127 Replaceable pH electrode
Damages due to accident, misuse, tampering or lack meter. The housing has been completely sealed against HI 73128 Electrode removal tool
of prescribed maintenance are not covered. humidity and designed to float. HI 70004P pH 4.01 solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
If service is required, contact the dealer from whom All pH readings are automatically temperature com- HI 70006P pH 6.86 solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
you purchased the instrument. If under warranty, pensated (ATC), and temperature values can be HI 70007P pH 7.01 solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
report the model number, date of purchase, serial displayed in °C or °F units. HI 70009P pH 9.18 solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
number and the nature of the failure. If the repair is The meter can be calibrated at one or two points for HI 70010P pH 10.01 solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs)
not covered by the warranty, you will be notified of pH (with auto-buffer recognition and against five HI 7004M pH 4.01 solution, 230 mL bottle
the charges incurred. If the instrument is to be re- memorized buffer values), while the mV (ORP) range is HI 7006M pH 6.86 solution, 230 mL bottle
turned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a Returned factory calibrated. HI 7007M pH 7.01 solution, 230 mL bottle
Goods Authorization Number from the Customer Measurements are highly accurate with a unique HI 7009M pH 9.18 solution, 230 mL bottle
Service department and then send it with shipment stability indicator right on the LCD. HI 7010M pH 10.01 solution, 230 mL bottle
costs prepaid. When shipping any instrument, make This meter is also provided with battery level indication HI 7021M ORP test solution (240 mV), 230 mL bottle
sure it is properly packaged for complete protection. at start-up, and with a low battery symbol which 1. Automatic Temperature Compensation HI 7022M ORP test solution (470 mV), 230 mL bottle
warns the user when the batteries need to be replaced. HI 7061M Electrode cleaning solution, 230 mL bottle
In addition the Battery Error Prevention System (BEPS)
Indicator HI 70300M Electrode storage solution, 230 mL bottle
All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in avoids erroneous reading caused by low voltage level 2. Stability indicator HI 7091M Pretreatment reducing solution, 230 mL
part is prohibited without the written consent of the
by turning the meter off. 3. Battery life percentage indicator HI 7092M Pretreatment oxidizing solution, 230 mL
copyright owner. The HI 73127 pH electrode, supplied with the meter, is 4. Low battery indicator
interchangeable and can be easily replaced by the user.
5. Secondary display
The stainless steel encapsulated temperature sensor
Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, con- facilitates faster and more accurate temperature mea- 6. Primary display
struction and appearance of its products without advance notice. surement and compensation. 7. Measuring unit for primary display IST98121 05/05

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 buffer (pH 4.01, pH 10.01, or pH 9.18) is detected,
SPECIFICATIONS pH MEASUREMENTS & CALIBRATION then the meter completes the calibration procedure. ELECTRODE MAINTENANCE
When the buffer is accepted, the LCD shows the
accepted value with the “OK 2” message, and then
Range -2.00 to 16.00 pH Taking measurements • When not in use, rinse the electrodes with water to
the meter returns to the normal measuring mode.
±1000 mV Select pH mode with the SET/HOLD button. minimize contamination and store them with a few
-5.0 to 60.0°C / 23.0 to 140.0°F Submerge the electrode in the solution to be tested Note: When the calibration procedure is completed, drops of HI 70300 storage solution in the protective
while stirring it gently. the CAL tag is turned on. cap after use. DO NOT USE DISTILLED OR DEION-
Resolution 0.01 pH
IZED WATER FOR STORAGE PURPOSES.
1 mV The measurements should be taken when the stability
symbol on the top left of the LCD disappears. To quit calibration and to reset to the default • If the electrodes have been left dry, soak in storage
0.1°C or 0.1°F solution for at least one hour to reactivate them.
The pH value automatically com- values
Accuracy ±0.05 pH • To prolong the life of the electrodes, it is recom-
pensated for temperature is • After entering the calibration mode and before the
(@20°C/68°F) ±2 mV first point is accepted, it is possible to quit the mended to clean them monthly by immersing them in
shown on the primary LCD
±0.5°C or ±1°F while the secondary LCD shows procedure and return to the last calibration data by the HI 7061 cleaning solution for half an hour.
Typical EMC ±0.02 pH the temperature of the sample. pressing the /MODE button. The secondary LCD Afterwards, rinse it thoroughly with tap water and
Deviation ±2 mV displays “ESC” for 1 second and the meter returns to recalibrate the meter.
±0.3°C or ±0.6°F Note: Before taking any pH measurement make sure the normal measuring mode. • The pH electrode can be easily replaced by using
the meter has been calibrated (CAL tag present on • To reset to the default values and clear a previous the supplied tool (HI 73128). Insert the tool into the
Temp. Compensation Automatic for pH
the LCD). calibration, press the SET/HOLD button after entering probe cavity as shown below.
Calibration pH: at 1 or 2 points with 2 sets of
the calibration mode and before the first point is
memorized buffers (pH 4.01/7.01/ pH Calibration accepted. The secondary LCD displays “CLR” for 1
10.01 or pH 4.01/6.86/9.18) For better accuracy, frequent calibration of the instru- second, the meter resets to the default calibration and
ORP: factory calibrated ment is recommended. In addition, the instrument the CAL tag on the LCD disappears.
Electrode HI 73127 pH electrode (included) must be recalibrated whenever:
Environment -5 to 50°C (23 to 122°F); RH 100% a) The pH electrode is replaced.
Rotate the electrode counterclockwise.
BatteryType / Life 4 x 1.5V / approx. 250 hours b) After testing aggressive chemicals. ORP MEASUREMENTS
Auto-off After 8 minutes of non-use c) Where high accuracy is required.
Dimensions 163 x 40 x 26 mm (6.4 x 1.6 x 1.0”) d) At least once a month. Taking measurements
Weight 100 g (3.5 oz) Select ORP mode with the SET/HOLD button.
Calibration procedure Submerge the electrode in the solution to be tested.
From normal measuring mode, press and hold the Pull the electrode out by using the other side of the tool.
The measurements should be taken when the stability
/MODE button until OFF on the secondary LCD is symbol on the top left of the LCD disappears.
replaced by CAL. Release the button. The LCD enters
the calibration mode displaying “pH 7.01 USE” (or
“pH 6.86 USE” if the NIST buffer set was selected). The ORP (mV) value is shown
on the primary LCD while the
OPERATIONAL GUIDE After 1 second the meter activates the automatic buffer
recognition feature. If a valid buffer is detected then its secondary LCD shows the tem-
perature of the sample. Insert a new pH electrode following the above instruc-
To turn the meter on and to check battery status value is shown on the primary display and REC tions in reverse order.
appears on the secondary LCD. If no valid buffer is
Press and hold the /MODE button until the LCD detected, the meter keeps the USE indication active for
lights up. All the used segments on the LCD will be 12 seconds, and then it replaces it with WRNG, The ORP range is factory calibrated
visible for 1 second (or as long as the button is indicating the sample being measured is not a valid
pressed), followed by the percent indication of the Contact your nearest Hanna Service Center for
remaining battery life (E.g. % 100 BATT).
buffer. recalibration, if necessary. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
• For a single-point calibration with buffers pH 4.01,
To freeze the display 9.18 or 10.01, the meter automatically accepts the The meter displays the remaining battery percentage
While in measurement mode, calibration when the reading is stable; the meter
displays the accepted buffer, with the message “OK
SETUP every time it is switched on. When the battery level is
below 5%, the
press the SET/HOLD button until symbol on the bottom left of the LCD
HOLD appears on the secondary 1”. After 1 second the meter automatically returns to lights up to indicate a low battery condition. The batter-
the normal measuring mode. Setup mode allows the selection of temperature unit
display. The reading will be fro- ies should be replaced soon. If the battery level is low
and pH buffer set.
zen on the LCD. If a single-point calibration with buffer pH 7.01 (or enough to cause erroneous readings, the meter shows
pH 6.86) is desired, then after the calibration point To enter the Setup mode, select pH mode and then “0%” and the Battery Error Prevention System (BEPS) will
Press any button to return to normal mode.
has been accepted the /MODE button must be press the /MODE button until CAL on the second- automatically turn the meter off.
To turn the meter off pressed in order to return to normal mode. After the ary display is replaced by TEMP and the current To change the batteries, remove the 4 screws located on
button is pressed, the meter shows “7.01” (or “6.86”) temperature unit (E.g. TEMP °C). Then: the top of the meter.
While in measurement mode, press the /MODE • for °C/°F selection: Use the SET/HOLD button.
button. OFF will appear on the secondary display. - “OK 1” and, after 1 second, it automatically returns
to the normal measuring mode. After the temperature unit has been selected, press the
Release the button.
/MODE button to enter the buffer set selection
Note: It is always recommended to carry out a two-
point calibration for better accuracy. mode; press the /MODE button twice to return to
the normal measuring mode.
Note: If measurements are taken in different samples • For a two-point calibration, place the electrode in • to change the calibration buffer set: After setting Once the top has been removed, carefully replace the 4
successively, rinse the probe thoroughly to eliminate pH 7.01 (or pH 6.86) buffer. After the first calibration the temperature unit, the meter will show the current batteries located in the compartment while paying atten-
cross-contamination; and after cleaning, rinse the point has been accepted, the “pH 4.01 USE” message buffer set: “pH 7.01 BUFF” (for 4.01/7.01/10.01) or tion to their polarity.
probe with some of the sample to be measured. appears. The message is held for 12 seconds, unless a “pH 6.86 BUFF” (for NIST 4.01/6.86/9.18). Change Replace the top, making sure that the gasket is properly
valid buffer is recognized. If no valid buffer is recog-
the set with the SET/HOLD button, then press /MODE seated in place, and tighten the screws to ensure a
nized, then the WRNG message is shown. If a valid
to return to the normal measuring mode. watertight seal.

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