Hanna Instruments HI 98811 User Manual

Instruction Manual

HI 98811

Fast Tracker

Thermometer

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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 all the necessary information for the

correct use of the instrument, as well as a precise idea of its versatility in a wide range of applications.

If you need additional technical information, do not hesitate to e-mail us at tech@hannainst.com.

WARRANTY

HI 98811 is guaranteed for two years against defects in workmanship and materials when used for its intended purpose and maintained according to instructions. Probes are guaranteed for a period of 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 the dealer from whom you purchased the instruments. 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 instruments are to be returned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a Returned Goods Authorization 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 2

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ..................................................................... 3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 3

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 5

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 6

INITIAL PREPARATION .............................................................................. 7

SETUP MODE .................................................................................. 8

TAKING TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS ................................................ 14

PRINTING / LOGGING FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 15

GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (GLP) ..................................................... 19

OTHER FEATURES ............................................................................................ 19

DATA TRANSFER TO PC ......................................................................... 20

MEMORY ORGANIZATION ...................................................................... 21

PRINTER MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 22

FAULT CONDITIONS .............................................................................. 22

BATTERY REPLACEMENT ....................................................................... 23

TEMPERATURE PROBES ....................................................................... 24

UN-HOUSED NTC SENSORS ................................................................... 25

ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................... 26

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

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, notify your Dealer.

Each thermometer is supplied complete with:

• HI762BL Temperature Probe

• 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries (4 pcs)

• Paper rolls (5 pcs)

• Tags with holders (5 pcs)

• Rugged Carrying Case

• Instruction Manual

Note: Save all packing material until you are sure that the

instrument functions correctly. All defective items must be returned in their original packaging together with the supplied accessories.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Hanna Instruments portable NTC Fast Tracker thermometer with built-in printer enables you to accurately measure and record both temperature and sample identification data.

The instrument housing is made of rugged and lightweight material making it truly portable.

The meter comes equipped with an easy-to-read LCD with backlight feature for comfortable reading even in dark environments.

A user friendly interface provides clear messages regarding errors, functions and more.

The GLP features provide a guarantee of data consistency. The Sample Identification feature eliminates the necessity of manual

identification for different measurement results, reducing the human errors. Measurements can be performed with lab-grade precision, in the field as

well as in the laboratory. An alarm time-out is available to alert the user if more than one year

has elapsed since the last calibration and that recalibration may be required.

The meter provides GLP settings through a password protection method. The Battery Error Preventing System (BEPS) recognizes batteries levels

as they become weaker to prevent erroneous readings.

To prolong battery life, the backlight and printing features are disabled when the batteries are getting low; "LOBAT" indication is displayed on LCD to warn the user of this condition. However, the meter continues to measure correctly even when the low battery indication is displayed. The meter automatically switches itself off when the batteries are too weak to support proper function.

The meter is equipped with an internal lithium battery that powers the clock circuit even in the absence of power supplies.

For long term field and lab applications, this meter can be connected to a 12VDC adapter.

HI 98811 has the capability to store the measurements in memory at a user selectable interval from 1 to 180 minutes. This information can be retrieved at a later time and also printed.

Each measurement/lot can be uniquely identified by assigning a sample ID code obtained by reading from a Dallas i-Button® tag (DS1990A, etc) suitable placed in the field.

HI 98811 also allows the transfer of stored data to a computer via the HI9200 infrared transmitter connected to the computer RS232 port.

Each meter can also be uniquely identified by the user by assigning an instrument ID code.

i-Button® is registered Trademark of "Maxim/Dallas Semiconductor Corp."

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1) Power adapter plug

2) Temperature Probe Connector

3) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

4) PAPER key, to move the paper up

5) ON/OFF key, to turn the meter on or off

6) ALT key, to alternate key function

7) TEMP/TIME key, to select temperature reading, to view date

and time, and to enable backlight (with ALT)

8) LOG key, to store and/or print measurements

9) â LOT INFO key, to move down or view logging information (with ALT)

10) à CFM key, to move right or confirm values (with ALT)

11) á FNC key, to move up or select function codes (with ALT)

12) Touch probe, to connect and read the i-Button tag

13) Printer

14) Battery location

15) RS232 - communication infrared leds

SPECIFICATIONS

Range -50.0 to 150.0 °C ; -55.0 to 300.0 °F

Resolution 0.1 °C (-30 °C to +130 °C); 0.2 °C outside

0.1 °F (-18 °F to 225 °F);

0.2 °F (225°F to 260 °F); 0.3 °F outside

Accuracy ±0.4 °C (-20 °C to +120°C); ±0.7 °C outside (@20°C/68°F) ±0.8 °F (-4 to +248 °F); ±1.3 °F outside

for one year (excluding probe error)

Typical EMC Dev. ±0.4 °C; ±0.8 °F Channels 1 channel Probe HI 762 series Sample Identification tag Dallas i-Button® family (DS 1990A, etc) Printer Low power impact type-belt, 14 characters

per line; 38 mm plain paper (HI 710034)

Printing/Logging 1, 2, 5,10, 15, 30, 60, 120 and 180 minutes Interval Serial interface Infrared RS232, selectable at 1200, 2400, 4800,

9600 baud.

Auto shut-off Selectable at 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes Power supply 4x1.5V AA alkaline type/350 hours typical life (with

2700mA/h batteries, without printing and backlight). 12 VDC adapter (HI 710005 or HI 710006)

Environment 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F);

0-95% RH non-condensing

Dimensions 220 x 82 x 66 mm (8.7 x 3.2 x 2.6") Weight 500 g (18 oz)

i-Button® is registered Trademark of "Maxim/Dallas Semiconductor Corp."

INITIAL PREPARATION

FNC

Each meter is supplied complete with batteries. Remove the back cover, unwrap the batteries and install them while paying attention to the polarity. Alternatively, connect the HI 710005 or HI 710006 voltage adapter to the power adapter plug.

To prepare the instrument for use, choose the most appropriate temperature probe for your application (see accessories) and connect it to the connector located on the top of the instrument.

All the probes have been factory precalibrated and no calibration is needed. To turn the meter on, press the ON/OFF key. The batteries charge status or "LINE" message (if external power adapter is connected) will be displayed on the LCD for a few seconds. The meter is now ready to operate.

To maximize battery life, the meter is automatically turned off after a user selectable period of non-use (this feature is enabled and set to 5 minutes by default; it can be disabled or changed through setup code 40). If in logging mode, after the period of non-use, the meter will continue to monitor the temperature periodically at the end of every logging interval. Only the "LOG" indication will be visible on LCD. While storing data in memory, during the sleep mode, the reading will appear briefly on the LCD.

To reactivate the display, press the ON/OFF key.

Note: When the use of an alternate function (FNC, CFM and LOT

INFO) is requested, press and hold the ALT key first and then the second listed key.

SETUP MODE

ALT FNC

LOT INFOFNC

CFMALT

Setup can be used to view data regarding the instrument status (e.g. battery charge) or GLP data (e.g. calibration date) or to view or print the logged data. It also allows the user to change the meter parameters (e.g. time) and to gain access to stored data.

• To enter setup mode, ensure the meter is

not logging and then press the ALT and FNC keys.

• The scrolling message <Insert the function code or press "ALT" -

"FNC" to escape> on the upper LCD and the indication "F 00" with the number blinking on the lower LCD will be displayed.

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• Choose the parameter code you want to set using the

keys.

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• Press ALT and CFM to confirm the code.

PASSWORD PROTECTION

ALT CFM

LOT INFOFNC CFM

Setting the GLP parameters (calibration alarm time-out, instrument ID code, time and date) can be password protected. If password is set to a value different from 0000 (factory setting), the user will be asked to enter the password.

• Select the desired GLP parameter code.

• Enter the password using the arrow keys.

• Press the ALT and CFM keys

to confirm.

• If password is incorrect, the meter will return to the function

selection mode without any warning message.

• If password is correct, the meter provides access to the GLP

parameters.

PARAMETER SETTING

• Once the parameter code has been entered, the appropriate

message will scroll across the LCD for a few seconds.

• The current value of the selected parameter on the upper LCD

and the parameter code on the lower LCD will be displayed. The first digit will blink if the parameter can assume continuous values. All the digits will blink if the parameter can assume only a fixed set of values.

• Enter the new value using the Arrow keys.

• Press ALT and CFM to confirm the value.

The following table lists the setup codes along with the description of the specific setup items, their valid values and the factory settings (default):

Code Valid values Default

00 Lot data printing/scrolling 00÷16 00 01 Logging interval 1,2,5,10,15,30,60,120,180 min 1 02 Print lots data summary 03 Printer enable On(enabled); Off(disabled) On 05 Log on demand delete 06 Timed data delete

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