HCA1 Chlorine Plus Photometer System
Instruction Manual
Ideal for the measurement of Free and Total Chlorine in Drinking Water,
Waste Water, Environmental or other clear water samples
Parts Order/Reorder Information
Meter, case and 2 bottles test strips, Free chlorine and total
Chlorine
Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, Free chlorine
Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, Total chlorine
Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, Chlorine Dioxide
Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, High Range chlorine
Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, Ozone
Meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, Peracetic Acid
100 Test Strips Free Chlorine, 0.01-11.0 ppm
100 Test Strips Total Chlorine, 0.01-11.0 ppm
100 Test Strips Chlorine Dioxide, 0.01-12.0 ppm and 100 Glycine
Sample Conditioning Strips
100 Test Strips High Range Chlorine, 1-300 ppm
100 Test Strips Ozone, 0.01-11.0 ppm
100 Test Strips Peracetic Acid, 0.01-9.0 ppm
Contact Information:
Electro-Chemical Devices
1681 Kettering
Irvine, CA 92614
+1-800-729-1333
www.ECDanalytical.com
support@ecdanalytical.com
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Contents
HCA1 Chlorine Plus Specifications ........................................................ 4
HCA1 Range and Accuracy .................................................................... 4
HCA1 General Information .................................................................... 5
Accuracy and Calibration ...................................................................... 5
Compliance Verification for Free and Total Chlorine Testing ............... 6
About the Photometric Cell .................................................................. 6
Installing the Batteries .......................................................................... 6
MENU CL1 DPD-1 Free Chlorine Test Procedure .................................. 7
MENU CL1 DPD-4 Total Chlorine Test Procedure ................................. 8
MENU O3 Ozone Test Procedure .......................................................... 8
MENU Cd4 Chlorine Dioxide Test Procedure ........................................ 9
MENU PA5 Peracetic Acid Test Procedure ............................................ 9
MENU HR8 High Range Chlorine Test Procedure ............................... 10
HCA1 Micro CL (DPD-1, -4) Strip Interferences ................................... 11
HCA1 Chlorine Plus Tips for Best Accuracy ......................................... 11
HCA1 Chlorine Plus Meter Messages .................................................. 12
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HCA1 Chlorine Plus Specifications
Measurement method: Photometric
Light source: Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Wavelength: 525 nm
Transmission Range: 0.0 – 100%
Photometric precision: ± 0.1/0.01 %T
Display: 3 digit LCD with annunciators
Cell path length: 20 mm
Cell Chamber: Molded PET plastic, non-removable
Sample requirement: 4 ml
Temperature range: 0 - 50°C
Power Supply: (4) AAA alkaline batteries, not included
Battery Life: >2000 tests with alkaline batteries
Electromagnetic Compliance: Emitted Interference, EN 61326
Immunity to Interference, EN61326
Waterproof rating: Exceeds IP67
Weight: Instrument, 140 g (5 oz)
Dimensions: W x D x H, 5 x 3.5 x 16.5 cm
2 x 1.4 x 6.375 in
HCA1 Range and Accuracy
CL1
O3 Ozone
Cd4 Chlorine dioxide
PA5 Peracetic Acid
Free Chlorine, DPD-1
Total Chlorine, DPD3
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