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Calcium Hardness Portable Photometer-meter only

HI97720 is an advanced portable photometer for the measurement of calcium hardness in water. This meter offers a superior optical system that utilizes a reference detector and narrow band interference filters for extremely fast and repeatable measurements.

  • No warm up time before taking a measurement
  • Tutorial mode for step-by-step instructions
  • CAL Check to verify meter performance

Description

Water, with exception of distilled water, contains dissolved salts (magnesium and calcium carbonates). The concentration of these salts determines the water hardness, which can be expressed in calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate. The sum of these two represents the total hardness level. In addition, water hardness is also related to the phenomenon of pipe rusting in water heating and cooling systems, reverse osmosis, and demineralization plants.

The HI97720 uses an adaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 23rd Edition, calmagite method to measure calcium hardness concentrations of up to 2.70 mg/L (ppm). When the reagent is added to samples containing calcium salts, the sample will turn a red hue; the greater the concentration, the deeper the color. The associated color change is then colorimetrically analyzed according to the Beer-Lambert Law. This principle states that light is absorbed by a complementary color, and the emitted radiation is dependent upon concentration. For calcium hardness determination, a narrow band interference filter at 525 nm allows only green light to be detected by the silicon photodetector and omits all other visible light emitted from the LED lamp. As the change in color of the reacted sample increases, absorbance of the specific wavelength of light also increases, while transmittance decreases.

photometer optical system
  • LED that generates very little heat.
  • 8 nm narrowband interference filter that is accurate to ±1 nm.
  • Reference detector that modulates the voltage to LED for consistent light output. 
  • A concave focusing lens that reduces errors from imperfections in the cuvette.

On-Screen Features

CAL Check
Advanced features including CAL-Check to verify performance and if necessary, recalibrate.

Multiple Chemical Forms
Results can be displayed in multiple chemical forms.

method option

Setup Options
Backlit dot matrix LCD that offers an exceptionally intuitive user interface that is easy to read and understand.

Tutorial Mode
Tutorial mode for step-by-step instructions to guide a first-time user in how to perform a measurement correctly.

Additional information

Weight 0.66 kg
Parameter

Calcium

Specifications

SKU HI97720
Name Calcium Hardness Portable Photometer-meter only
Calcium Range 0.00 to 2.70 mg/L (as CaCO3)
Calcium Resolution 0.01 mg/L
Calcium Accuracy ±0.11 mg/L ±5% of reading at 25°C
Calcium Method adaptation of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 23rd Edition, Calmagite Method
Photometer/Colorimeter Light Source LED with 525 nm bandpass filter
Photometer/Colorimeter Light Detector silicon photocell
Bandpass Filter Bandwidth 8 nm
Bandpass Filter Wavelength Accuracy ±1.0 nm
Cuvette Type round 24.6 mm diameter (22 mm inside)
GLP yes
Display 128 x 64 pixel B/W LCD with backlight
Logging Memory 50 readings
Battery Type/Life 1.5 V AA Alkaline (3 pcs.) / > 800 measurements (without backlight)
Automatic Shut-Off after 15 minutes of inactivity (30 minutes before a READ measurement)
Environment 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); 0 to 100% RH (IP67)
Weight 380 g (13.4 oz.)
Dimensions 142.5 x 102.5 x 50.5 mm (5.6 x 4.0 x 2.0 in.)

Ordering Info

HI97720C is supplied with CAL Check standards, cuvettes (2), caps (2), plastic inserts for cuvette, (2), scissors, cuvette cleaning cloth, 1.5V AA batteries (3), instruction manual, and instrument quality certificate packaged in a rugged, thermoformed, carrying case.
HI97720 is supplied with cuvettes (2), caps (2), plastic inserts for cuvettes (2), 1.5V AA batteries (3), instruction manual, and instrument quality certificate.

Manuals

Calcium Hardness Portable Photometer-meter only