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Boiler and Cooling Tower Photometer - HI83305

R21,584.00 Excl VAT

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HI83305 is a compact, multiparameter photometer intended for boiling and cooling tower applications for use in the lab or in the field. The meter is one of the most advanced photometers available with an innovative optical design that utilizes a reference detector and focusing lens to eliminate errors from changes in the light source and from imperfections in the glass cuvette. This meter has 30 different programmed methods measuring 18 key water quality parameters and also offers an absorbance measurement mode for performance verification and for users that would like to develop their own concentration versus absorbance curves. Parameters specific to boiling and cooling towers include oxygen scavengers and silica which are important for maintaining equipment.

To save valuable laboratory benchtop space, the HI83305 doubles as a professional pH meter with its digital pH/temperature electrode input. Now one meter can be used for both photometric and pH measurements.

Advanced optical system

Unparalleled performance from a benchtop photometer

Digital pH electrode input

Save valuable bench space with one meter that works both as a photometer and as a laboratory pH meter

Absorbance measuring mode

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Description

The HI83305 benchtop photometer measures 18 different key water quality parameters using 30 different methods. This photometer features an innovative optical system that uses LEDs, narrow band interference filters, focusing lens and both a silicon photodetector for absorbance measurement and a reference detector to maintain a consistent light source ensures accurate and repeatable photometric readings every time.

Specially designed for use with boilers and cooling towers, the HI83305 is a comprehensive way to maintain precise water conditions in systems. Problems such as corrosion, deposition, and microbial growth can occur if these key parameters, such as oxygen scavengers and silica, aren’t maintained. Oxygen scavengers are added to remove residual dissolved oxygen in boiler feed water that can cause corrosion in a steam generating plant. It is important that levels of oxygen scavengers be routinely checked to prevent against corrosion and ensure that equipment is working efficiently. Boiler water maintenance is necessary to prevent or control deposit formation as seen with silica. Silica contamination can reduce system efficiency and increase maintenance of equipment due to scaling.

A digital pH electrode input allows the user to measure pH by a traditional glass electrode. The digital pH electrode has a built-in microchip within the probe that stores all of the calibration information. Having the calibration information stored in the probe allows for hot swapping of pH electrodes without having to recalibrate. All pH measurements are automatically compensated for temperature variations with a built-in thermistor located in the tip of the sensing bulb for fast and accurate temperature measurement.

The HI83305 offers an absorbance measuring mode that allows for CAL Check standards to be used to validate the performance of the system. The absorbance mode allows the user to select one of the five wavelengths of light (420 nm, 466 nm, 525 nm, 575 nm, and 610 nm) to measure and plot their own concentration versus absorbance mode. This is useful for users with their own chemical method and for educators to teach the concept of absorbance by using the Beer-Lambert Law.

Two USB ports are provided for transferring data to a flash drive or computer and to use as a power source for the meter. For added convenience and portability the meter can also operate on an internal 3.7 VDC Lithium-polymer rechargeable battery.

Features/Benefits:

Backlit 128 x 64 Pixel Graphic LCD Display

  • Backlit graphic display allows for easy viewing in low light conditions
  • The 128 x 64 Pixel LCD allows for a simplified user interface with virtual keys and on-screen help to guide the user through use of the meter

Built-in Reaction Timer for Photometric Measurements

  • The measurement is taken after the countdown timer expires.
  • Countdown timer ensures that all readings are taken at the appropriate reaction intervals regardless of user for better consistency in measurements

Absorbance mode

  • Hanna’s exclusive CAL Check cuvettes for validation of light source and detector
  • Allows for the user to plot concentration versus absorbance for a specific wavelength for use with user-supplied chemistry or for teaching principles of photometry

Units of Measure

  • Appropriate unit of measure along with chemical form is displayed along with reading

Result Conversion

  • Automatically convert readings to other chemical forms with the touch of a button

Cuvette Cover

  • Aids in preventing stray light from affecting measurements

Digital pH Electrode Input

  • Measure pH and temperature with a single probe
  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to track calibration information including date, time, buffers used, offset and slope for traceability
  • pH CAL Check alerts user to potential problems during the calibration process
  • Space saving having a pH meter and photometer built into one meter

Data Logging

  • Up to 1000 photometric and pH readings can be stored by simply pressing the dedicated LOG button. Logged readings are just as easily recalled by pressing the RCL button
  • Sample ID and User ID information can be added to a logged reading using alphanumeric keypad

Connectivity

  • Logged readings can be quickly and easily transferred to a flash drive using the USB-A host port or to a computer using the micro USB-B port
  • Data is exported as a .CSV file for use with common spreadsheet programs

Battery Status Indicator

  • Indicates the amount of battery life left

Error Messages

  • Photometric error messages include no cap, high zero, and standard too low
  • pH calibration messages include clean electrode, check buffer and check probe

On-screen Features

method selection

Method Selection
Users can easily select any one of the 30 measurement methods via the dedicated METHOD button.

data logging

Data Logging
Up to 1000 measurement readings can be logged with user and sample ID and recalled for future use.

ph measurement mode

pH Measurement Mode
Selecting the pH measurement mode allows for the photometer to be used as a professional pH meter with many features including temperature compensated measurements, automatic two point calibration, and GLP.

Advanced Optical System

HI83305 is designed with an innovative optical system that incorporates a beam splitter so that light can be used for absorbance readings and for a reference detector. The reference detector monitors the intensity of light and modulates when there is drift due to power fluctuation or the heating of the optical components. Each part has an important role in providing unparalleled performance from a photometer.

photometer multiparameter optical

High Efficiency LED Light Source

A LED light source offers superior performance as compared to a tungsten lamp. LEDs have a much higher luminous efficiency, providing more light while using less power. They also produce very little heat, which could otherwise affect the optical components a electronic stability. LEDs are available in a wide array of wavelengths, whereas tungsten lamps are supposed to be white light (all wavelengths of visible light) but actually have a poor blue/violet light output.

High-Quality Narrow Band Interference Filters

The narrow band interference filter not only ensure greater wavelength accuracy (±1 nm) but are extremely efficient. The filters used allow up to 95% of the light from the LED to be transmitted as compared to other filters that are only 75% efficient. The higher efficiency allows for a brighter, stronger light source. The end result is higher measurement stability and less wavelength error.

Reference Detector for a Stable Light Source

A beam splitter is used as part of the internal reference system of the HI83305 photometer. The reference detector compensates for any drift due to power fluctuations or ambient temperature changes. Now you can rely on a stable source of light between your blank (zero) measurement and sample measurement.

Large Cuvette Size

The sample cell of the HI83305 fits a round, glass cuvette with a 25 mm path length. Along with the advanced optical components, the larger size of the cuvette greatly reduces errors in rotation from the indexing mark of the cuvettes. The relatively long path length of the sample cuvette allows the light to pass through more of the sample solution, ensuring accurate measurements even in low absorbance samples.

Focusing Lens for Greater Light Yield

Adding a focusing lens to the optical path allows for the collection of all of the light that exits the cuvette and focusing the light on the silicon photo detector. This novel approach to photometric measurements cancels the errors from imperfections and scratches present in the glass cuvette eliminating the need to index the cuvette.

Additional information

Weight 2.4 kg
Parameter

Aluminum, Ammonia, Bromine, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Chromium, Copper/Cupric, Dissolved, Hydrazine, Iron, Molybdenum, Nitrate, Nitrite, Oxygen, Oxygen Scavengers, pH, Phosphate, Silica, Zinc

pH Accuracy

Photometer: ±0.1 pH pH electrode: ±0.01 pH

pH Calibration

10.01), 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, Automatic one or two point calibration with one set of standard buffers available (4.01

pH Range

Photometer: 6.5 to 8.5 pH pH electrode: -2.00 to 16.00 pH

pH Resolution

Photometer: 0.1 pH pH electrode: 0.01 pH