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POCKETCOLORIMETERTM II
ANALYSIS SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
All SingleWavelength Models
nHachCompany, 2007.All rightsreserved.Printed in the U.S.A. te/dk08/20105ed
ImportantNote
Thismanual is intendedfor usewiththefollowingPocketColorimeter II
instruments:
420 nm
59530-42
450nm
59530-45
476nm 59530-47
59530-50
528 nm 59530-52
550 nm
59530-55
580nm
59530-58
600 nm
59530-60
59530-65
655 nm
ThePocketColorimeterIIinstrumentslistedabove are not interchangeable.
Table of Contents
SafetyPrecautions...... .... ........... .... ... ................................................. ........ .. .... .1-5
LaboratorySafety............ ............ .... .... ............ ... .............. ... ..... ...... .................\-5
UseofHazard Information................................................... .. ................... ......I- 5
PrecautionaryLabels............ .... ............. ......... ... ... ....... .. ........... ... .... ................\-6
Specifications.... .............. .. ...... ......... .. ..... .. .......................... ... ........ .. ...... ............\ - 7
Introduction... .. .... .. .... ................................................... ... .. ..... ........ .... .... ....... ... .. \-9
InstrumentKeysandDisplay..................................... ..... ..... ............ ...........1-11
InstrumentCap Cord.................................................................... ..................1-\2
BasicColorimetry.. .........................................................................................1-\5
GoodAnalyticalTechniques................................ ................................... .. ..1-2\
Single Wavelength, Step-by-Step...............................................................1-23
ReplacementParts..........................................................................................1-26
InstrumentOperation 2-3
KeyFunctions 2-3
MenuSelections
SwitchingRanges
Settingthe Time 2-4
TableofContents,continued
RecallingStored Measurements
BatteryInstallation
ErrorCodes
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ErrorMessages.. ..... .. ..... ............... ...... .. ............. ........... ..... ... ... ... ..... .. ......... .... .2 !)
StandardCalibrationAdjust............. .... ................ ... ..... ... ...... ..... .... .. ...... ... ... 2- 13
User-EnteredCalibration.. ..... .... .............................. ......... ... .. ............... .... ....2- 15
Overview.......................................................................................................2- 15
CalibrationProcedureUsingPrepared Standards.............. ...... .... ......... ........2- 17
EnteringaPredeterminedCalibrationCurve................................................2- 20
EditingaUser-enteredorFactoryCalibrationCurve....................................2 22
Exitingthe CalibrationRoutine.............. ... ..................... .. .............................2 25
DeletingCalibrationPoints...........................................................................2 25
RetrievingtheFactoryCalibration......... ............ ..... ......... ... ..........................2 2()
Maximum/MinimumDisplayedValue...................... ....................................2 27
Certification......................................................................................................2 21)
Howto Order .... .... ........ ......... .. .......................................... .. .... .. .... .... ...... .... ... .. 2 ~
RepairService.. ... .. ... .. ... ... ... ... .... ... ....... .. .... .. .... ..... .... ... .... .. .... ... ... .. .... ...... .... ....2 31
Warranty.. ..... ................... ............. ....... .... ... .... .. .................... ............... ... .... .... .... 2 3x
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SafetyPrecautions
Pleasereadthis entiremanual beforeunpacking,settingup, oroperatingthis
instrument.Payparticularattentiontoall danger andcautionstatements.Failure
to do socould result inserious injury to the operatorordamagetothe equipment.
Toensurethe protectionprovidedbythis equipmentis notimpaired,do notuseor
installthisequipmentinanymannerotherthanthatwhichis specifiedinthismanual.
LaboratorySafety
AsP31tofgood laboratorypractice,pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwiththereagentsused
intheseprocedures.Readallproductlabelsandthematerialsafetydatasheets(MSDS)
beforeusingthem.Itis always good practiceto wearsafetyglasseswhenhandling
chemicals.Followinstructionscarefully.Rinsethoroughly ifcontactoccurs. Ifyou
havequestions about reagents orprocedures,pleasecontactthemanufactureror
distributor.
Use ofHazardInformation
If multiplehazardsexist,this manualwillusethesignalword(Danger,Caution,Note)
correspondingto thegreatesthazard.
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SafetyPrecautions,continued
DANGER
Indicatesapotentiallyorimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich, ifnot
avoided, couldresultin death orseriousinjury.
CAUTION
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthatmayresult in minoror
moderateinjury.
NOTE
Informationthatrequiresspecialemphasis.
PrecautionaryLabels
Pleasepayparticularattention to labelsandtagsattached to the instrument.
Personal injuryordamageto the instrumentcouldoccurifnotobserved.
& This symbol,jfnoted on the instrument,references the instruction manual
for operational andlorsafetyinformation.
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Specifications
Lamp:Lightemittingdiode(LED)
Detector: Siliconphotodiode
Photometricprecision: 0.0015 Abs
Filterbandwidth: 15 nm
Wavelength:Asspecifiedbymodel,2 nm
Absorbancerange: 0- 2.5 Abs
Dimensions:3.2x6.1x 15.2cm (1.25 x2.4x6inches)
Weight:0.2kg (0.43 Ibs)
Samplecells: 1cm (10 mL),25 mm(10 mL)
Operatingconditions:0to 50C(32 to 122OF); 0to 90%relativehumidity
(noncondensing)
Powersupply:FourAAAalkaline batteries;approximate lifeis 2000tests*
... Backlightusagewill decreasebattery life.
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Specifications,continued
Single Wavelength Pocket Colorimeter II Models
Pocket Colorimeter Analysis System Palt Number
420 nm 59530-42
450 nm 59530-45
476 nm 59530-47
500nm 59530-50
528 nm
550 nm
59530-52
59530-55
580 nm 59530-58
600nm 59530-60
655 nm 59530-65
See Table 1 on page 19 to help select a colorimeter with the appropriate wavelength
for the sample to be measured.
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Introduction
Pocket Colorimeter II instruments are low-cost, high-quality filter photometers
designed for various types of colorimetric measurements. The uncalibrated single
wavelength models display a direct readout of absorbance. The instrument has two
channels in which measurements can be made.
Each channel will accept a user-defined calibration curve. Up to 10 standards can be
used to determine the calibration. The curve is generated by a point-to-point straight
line segment between each standard used. Linear and non-linear positive or negative
slope calibrations can be performed. See Calibration Procedure Using Prepared
Stalldards on page 2-17.
1\ culibration curve may also be manually entered from the keypad if a previously
dctcnnined curve has been made on a Pocket Colorimeter II. At least two data pairs
(concentration and absorbance) are required. See Entering a Predetennined Calibration
( 'urvc Oil page 2-20,
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OPERATION
DANGER
Handling chemical samples, slandards, and reagents can be dangerous, Review Ihe necessOiY
Material Safety Data Sheets and becomefami/jar with all safety procedures before handling
any chemicals,
DANGER
La manipulation des echantillons chimiques, eta Ions el reaclifs pelll etre dangereuse, Lire les Fiches
de Donnees de Securite des Produits (FDSP) et sefamiliariser avec toutes les procedures ,de securil<-:
avant de manipuler lous les produits chimiqlles.
PELIGRO
La maniplilacion de mlleslras quimicas, estandares y reactivos pllede ser peligrosa. Revise las/jehas
de seguridad de materiales y familiaricese con los procedimientos de seguridad antes de manipular
productos quimicos.
GEFAHR
Das Arbeiten mit chemischen Proben, Standards lind Reagenzien ist mit Gefahren verbunden. Es
wird dem Benlltzer diesel' Produkle empfohlen, sich VOl' del' Arbeit mit sicheren Velfahrensweisen
und dem richtigen Gebrauch del' Chemikalien vertraltt zu machen lind aile entsprechenden
Materialsicherheitsdatenbldtter aufmerksam 2U lesen.
PERIGO
A maniplllat;iio de amostras, paddies e reagentes quimicos pode ser perigosa. Reveja afolha dos
dados de segurant;a do material efamiliarize-se com lodos os procedimentos de segurant;a antes ti"
manipular quaisquer produtos quimicos.
PERlCOLO
La manipo'lazione di campioni, standard e reattivi chimici puo essere pericolosa. La preghiamo ,Ii
prendere conoscenza delle Schede Techniche necessarie legate alia Sicurezza dei Materiali e eli
abituarsi con /lttte Ie procedure di sicurezza prima di manipolare ogni prodotto chimico.
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Instrument Keys and Display
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Description
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1 POWERlBACKLIGHT Key
2 ZERO/SCROll Key
3 MENU Key
4 Numeric Display
5 Range Indicator
6 Range Indicator
7 Menu Indicator
8 Calibration Adjusted Indicator
9 Battery Low Indicator
10 READIENTER Key
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InstrumentCapCord
Theinstrumentcapforthe PocketColorimeter " doublesasalightshield.
Accuratemeasurementscannotbe obtainedunlessthe sampleorblankis
covered with the cap. Usethe instrumentcap cord to securethecaptothe
bodyofthecolorimeterandpreventlossofthecap.See Figure 1on page 1- -
13.
1. Loopthe instrumentcapcordthroughthering on the cap.
2. Removethebatterycompartmentcover.Presstheknottedendofthecord
intotheholeindicatedbythe arrow.
3. Slidethe cord intothe sloton thebatterycompartmentcover. Snapthe
coverintoplace.
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InstrumentCapCord,continued
Figure1
Attaching the InstrumentCap Cord

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Basic Colorimetry
Colorimetry is a method of measurement that relates the amount of color in a
transparent medium, such as a liquid, to the amount of a particular substance in the
IilJuid . In general, the concentration of the substance being measured is proportional to
t h..; intensity of the color in the solution. The darker the color, the higher the
("II,ccntration. Absorbance (Abs) is a commonly used measure of the amount oflight
:Ih:mrhcd by the solution. Absorbance is given by:
1\ IIS log T or Abs = - log (IT/IO)
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TI:lllsmittance
1'1 11I!t'lIsity of light transmitted through the sample
I I I ' 11I!t'llsity orIight entering the sample
, 111111 ' such as dyes and various metal ions, are already colored and can be
III ' .0 ' . 1111'.1 directly. Other compounds require a chemical reaction in which an indicator
I' ,It I. II'llh thc substance, resulting in a colored product that can be measured. The
," ,q,,"l y "I Ilat; h chemistries are of this variety.
BasicColorimetry,continued
Aftertherelationship betweentheamountofcolor(measuredas absorbance)anda
sample'sconcentration is determined,theinstrumentcanbeeasilyusedto measure
concentrationsofunknownsamples. WhilemostHachcolorimetersand
spectrophotometersalreadyhave theserelationshipspreprogrammed,single
wavelengthPocketColorimeterII instrumentsrequiretheoperatorto use a
, calibrationcurveorto manually programthe instrumentto measuresample
concentration.
Theamountofcolorin asampleis determinedbymeasuringthe amountoflight the
solutionwillabsorb.Theabsorptionoflightdependsonthewavelengthof thelightand
thecolorof thesolution.ThelightsourceinaPocketColorimeterII instrumentisan
LEDthatemitsanarrowrangeof wavelengths;an interferencefilteris usedtofurther
narrow thewavelengthrange.Onlysampleswithcertaincolorscanbe measured by
anyoneinstrument. Theanalysisof differentcoloredsolutionsrequirestheuseof
differentPocketColorimeterII instruments,whichutilizedifferentLEDsandfilters.
Hachoffersavariety ofsinglewavelengthPocketColorimeterII instrumentsto
accommodatemostsamplecolors.SeeSingleWavelengthPocketColorimeter II
Modelson page 1-8.
Thewavelength(color)oflightused is normallyselectedso that it has amaximuJII
absorption,butmayvaryto minimize interferencesorotherfactors. Ideally, the
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BasicColorimetry,continued
instrumentwavelengthisselectedbasedonknowledgeabouttheabsorbancespectraof
tilc speciesofinterest, aswell as the spectraofothercoloredspecieswhichmightbe
prescntinthesample.Figure 1onpage 1- 18illustratesatypicalabsorptionspectrum.
I ;Ihl" I on page 1- 19 can beused asastartingpointforselectingthe appropriate
instrulIlcntwavelengthsforuseintesting.Thistablewill notbeusefulforsamplesthat
1i;1Vl" IIlorc thanoneabsorptionregionthatcontributeto thecolorseenbytheeye.For
agreen solutioncanhaveayellowanda blueabsorptionpeak; eitherpeak
( 1111 ill' IIsed for measurementsifbothvarywithanalyteconcentration. Othersamples
IIIIIV appearbrowndueto severalcontributingspectra.
I1I11t'1' tl'cilnieal references,suchas theHach Water Analysis Handbook orStandard
II /, //J".l,jlrthe Examination of Water and Wastewater will also listtheanalytical
'\lIII' (' k' nglh thatshould beusedasareferencewhen consideringa calibrationona
I'l)l IHII ( 'olorimeterII.
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Basic Colorimetry, continued
Figure I Selecting the Best Wavelength, Sample Spectrum
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Basic Colorimetry, continued
Table I Light Wavelength and Color
Color of Light
Color of SolutionI Instrument Wavelength
Absorbed
ydlow-green violet 420 nm
yellow violet-blue 450 nm
orange 476 nm blue
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orange-red blue-green 500 nm
n:d green 528 nm
yellow-green 550 nm
hlue yellow 580 nm
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)',reenish-blue orange 600 nm
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hluish-green red 655 nm
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I ( 'olor perceived will vary with absorption spectrum of solution.
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III!' I/wlr Water Analysis Handbook (Lit. Code WAO I) for detailed information on
1t11"'lilIt'l'y practiccs.
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Basic Colorimetry, continued
The working range of the Pocket Colorimeter II instrument is typically 0 to
approximately 1.50 Abs, but may be used up to a range of 2.5 Abs if the chemistry
method supports that range. Absorbance increases with increasing sample cell
pathlength. The pathlength is the distance the light travels through the sample, which
is the internal dimension of the cell. Ifsample absorbances are greater than 1.50, dilute
the sample or use smaller sample cells for the best linearity and accuracy. If a smaller
sample cell such as the I-cmll O-mL cell is used, the calibration should be completed
using the smaller cells. Determine the working range for a specific test by observing
the calibration curve. The working range is the concentration range in which the
deviation from linearity is within acceptable limits.
Calibration curves should ideally intersect the zero absorbance, zero concentration
point on the calibration graph. This means that if there is no analyte present in the
sample, no absorbance should be measured by the instrument. A non-zero intercept,
where no analyte is present in the sample but a positive or negative absorbance is still
measured, may occur for several reasons. Factors such as reagent blank, pH,
temperature, interfering species, or turbidity differences between the zeroing soIution
and the sample can cause non-zero intercepts, especially in tests where reagents are
used.
Good Analytical Techniques, continued
A reagent blank is the amount of color that is contributed solely by the reagent and not
the analyte. In an aqueous sample, the reagent blank is prepared by adding reagents to
dcionized water. Subtracting a reagent blank value from a]ll measured absorbances can
bring the calibration curve closer to the ideal zero intercept.
Somc chemistries may be used where the loss of color upon the addition of a reagent
dl: IGrmines the concentration of the sample. Such chemistries are refelTed to as
hkaching chemistries because the measured sample is lighter than the solution used to
I':l'r() I he instrument.
Thl' single wavelength Pocket Colorimeter II is also capable of reading bleaching or
absorbance chemistries directly. Zero on the blank (most highly-colored
:1I>illlion) lind then read the sample or bleached color directly.
(IDod Analytical Techniques
cdls must be clean and free of scratches where the light passes through them.
1'11:'111' 1" Ihallhcrc are no fingerprints or liquid on the outsides of the cells.
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SingleWavelength,Step-by-Step
Note: The Pocket Colorimeter /I is designed to measure solutions contained in sample cells. DO
NOT dip the meter in the sample or pour the sample directly into the cell holder.
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I. I:ill a sample cell to the
10 1111 . lim: with the blank
.. ,1"11"" (lisually untreated
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2.Press the POWER key to
tum the meter on.
Select a range or channel to
enter a user calibration, or
select the range of a previously
stored calibration.
Note: See Swilching Ranges
on page :} 4 for information
on selecting the correct
rangelchannel.
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3.Remove the meter cap.
Place the blank in the cell
holder with the diamond mark
facing the keypad. Fit the
meter cap over the cell
compartment to cover the cell.
Note: Wipe excess liquid and
finger prints offsample cells.
SingleWavelength, Step-by-Step,continued

4.PressZERO/SCROLL.
Thedisplaywillshow
"- - - -"then "0. 000",orthe
degreeofresolutionpreviously
selected.
Removetheblankfrom thecell
holder.
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cellto the lO-mL linewith
sample.
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III II piln;d sampleintothecell
6.Addthe reagentsandmix.
Whenrequired,waitthe
""llIl'il J'lment.
specitied reaction time.
SingleWavelength,Step-by-Step,continued
8.Coverthecell withthe
instrumentcap.
9.PressREAD/ENTER The
instrumentwill show
"- - - -"followed by theresul
Replacement Parts
Batteries, alkaline, AAA, 1.5 V ................. .. ............ .4/pkg ................ 46743-00
Caps for l-cmllO-mL Sample Cells .......................... each ................ 52626-00
Instrument Cap/Light Shield ..................................... each ................ 59548-00
Instrument Manual ........................ .. .................... ...... each .... .......... .. 59582-88
Sample Cells, 10-rnL, with caps ............................... 6/pkg ................ 24276-06
Sample Cells, I-cmll O-mL.. .... ...................... ...... ..... 2/pkg ...... .. ...... .. 48643-02
Optional
Water Analysis Handbook ..........
Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater
...... ... Lit. Code WAOI
22708-00
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Instrument Manual
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executes the function when the entry is complete.
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InstrumentOperation
KeyFunctions
Key I Description I Function
POWER On/Off/Backlight
To turn on the backlight, turn on the instrument, then
press and hold the power key until the backlight
turns on . Press and hold again to turn off the
backlight. This key functions the same in all
instrument modes and ranges.
ZERO/SCROLL lin measurement mode, sets the instrument to zero.
In menu mode, scrolls through menu options. Also
scrolls numbers when entering or editing a value.
READ/ENTER In measurement mode, initiates sample
measurement.
In menu mode, selects a menu option. When
entering numbers, moves one space to the right and

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InstrumentOperation, continued
Function
Enter/Exitthemenu mode
Pressandholdforapproximately5secondstoenter
user-entered method mode.
Key Description

MENU
Menu Selections
Pressthe MENU keytoaccessthe menuselections.
Switching Ranges
1. PresstheMENU key.Thedisplaywill show"SEL".Aflashing arrow
indicatesthe currentrange.
2. PresstheREAD/ENTER keytotoggle between ranges.
3. PressMENU again toacceptandexitback to themeasurementscreen.
Setting the Time
1. Pressthe MENU key, then presstheZERO/SCROLL key untilthedisplay
showsatimein the"00:00"format.
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InstrumentOperation,continued
2. PressREAD/ENTER Thedigittobeedited willflash.
3. UsetheZERO/SCROLL keyto changetheentry,then press READ/ENTER to
acceptandadvancetothenextdigit.Thetimeisenteredin24-hourformat.
Recalling Stored Measurements
1. Pressthe MENU key, then presstheZERO/SCROLL keyuntilthedisplay
showsRCL.The instrumentautomaticallystoresthelast
1() measurements.
2. III RCL, pressREAD/ENTERto recall the stored measurements,beginning
with the mostrecentmeasurementtaken.The meterstoresthe
IIl ull surementnumberas01 (mostrecent)through10(oldest) ,thetimethe
Illoasurementwastaken, andthe measurementvalue. TheZERO/SCROLL
Iwy,tllowsforselection ofaspecific measurementbynumber. The
urAD/ENTER keyscrollsthrough allstored datapoints.
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InstrumentOperation,continued
InstrumentOperation, continued
Figure1 Battery Installation
& Battery Installation
Figure 1on page2-7providesan exploded viewofbatteryinstallation.
1. Unhookthelatch and removethebatterycompartmentcover.The
polaritiesare shown on the batteryholder.
2. Placethefourbatteries provided with the instrumentin theholderas
indicated and replacethe battery compartmentcover.Thedisplaywill
showthe softwareversion number(e.g., "P1.6")aftercorrectbattery
installation.
Whenreplacing dischargedbatteries,alwaysreplacethecompletesetoffour
alkalinebatteries. Rechargeablebatteriesarenotrecommendedand
cannotbe recharged in theinstrument.
Note: The Low Battery icon will appear on the display when the batteries have 10%
battery life remaining. The battery icon will flash when the batteries are too low
to complete measurements. See Instrument Keys and Display on page 1- 11 .
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Instrument Operation, continued Error Codes
Wilen the instrument cannot perform the function initiated by the operator, an
fror message will appear in the display. Refer to the appropriate message
Inlormation below to determine what the problem is and how it can be
I:()lfocted. Resolve error messages in the order that they appear on the
& .pl;-IY. Service Centers are listed in Repair Service on page 2- 37.
Error Messages
1. 1;-0 No Zero (User mode)
I I rOr occurs when trying to read a standard in the user calibration mode
hufore setting the meter to zero.
Zero the instrument on an appropriate blank.
"J (-1 Ambient Light Error
I hore is too much light present to take a valid measurement.
Verify instrument cap is correctly seated.
"the problem persists, contact a Service Center (page 2- 37).
ErrorCodes, continued
3. E-2 LED Error
The LED (lightsource)is outofregulation.
Replace batteries.
Verify LED lightsup (inside the cell holder)whentheREAD/ENTER or
ZERO/SCROLL keyis pressed.
Ifthe problem persists, contactaServiceCenter(page2-37).
Note: When an E-1 or E-2 error occurs on a measurement, the display will show
". (The decima/ place is determined by the chemistry.) If the E-1 or E-2
error occurs while zeroing the meter, the meter must be zeroed again.
4. E-3StandardAdjustError
The value obtained on the prepared standard exceedsthe adjustment
limitsallowedforthe standard concentration,ortheconcentration ofthe
standard is outsidetheconcentration range allowedforstandard
calibration adjust.
Preparethestandard and rerun accordingtothe procedure.
Prepareastandardatorneartherecommendedconcentrationsgiven
in the procedure.
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ErrorCodes,continued
Verifythattheconcentrationofthestandardhasbeenenteredcorrectly.
Ifthe problem persists, contactaServiceCenter(page 2- 37).
. E-6AbsError(Usermode)
Illrlicatesthatthe absorbancevalueis invalid, orindicatesan attemptto
Irmkeacurvewith lessthan twopoints.
Enterormeasuretheabsorbancevalueagain.
Ittheproblem persists, contactaServiceCenter(page 2-37).
(I , F-7StandardValueError(Usermode)
:;1;IIldardconcentration is equal to anotherstandard concentrationthatis
III entered.
r' nterthe correctstandardconcentration.
If t.heproblem persists, contactaServiceCenter(page 2-37).
, 1'9FlashError
IhllIllcteris unableto savedata.
If theproblem persists, contactaServiceCenter(page 2-37) .
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Error Codes, continued
8. Underrange-flashing number below stated test range
Verify instrument cap is correctly seated.
Check zero by measuring a blank. If error recurs, re-zero the
instrument.
If the problem persists, contact a Service Center (page 2-37).
9. Overrange-flashing number above stated test range
Note: Flashing value will be 10% over the upper test limit.
Check for light blockage.
Dilute and retest sample .
Standard Calibration Adjust
rhl! Pocket Colorimeter II instrument is factory-calibrated and ready for use
without user calibration . Use of the factory calibration is recommended unless
111(: lI ser is required to generate a calibration. The Standard Calibration Adjust
1,0111 hI! used to meet regulatory requirements.
allows the factory default calibration curve to be adjusted with a
'l.! iOWIl standard . Use the standard described in the procedure.
I 1'11I(:e a blank in the meter (in measurement mode). Press ZERO/SCROLL.
I 'Iaco the reacted standard in the meter. Press READ/ENTER.
I I 'IllS::; MENU, then press ZERO/SCROLL until the display shows "SCA".
II l'l m;s READ/ENTER to display the standard calibration adjust value.
1'1 O(;S READ/ENTER to adjust the curve to the displayed value. The meter will
I nl!Jrll to the measurement mode and the Calibration Adjusted icon will
,IPIH IHr in the display window.
" r il l, llll:rntl le concentration is used, or if a standard concentration is not given:
(I. f{np"at steps 1-4.
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Standard CalibrationAdjust, continued
7. PressZERO/SCROLLtoaccesstheEditfunction, then pressREAD/ENTER to
beginediting.Thedigitto beedited willflash. UsetheZERO/SCROLLkeyto
changethe entry, then press READ/ENTER to acceptand advancetothe
nextdigit.
Whenthe lastdigitisentered,pressREAD/ENTER andthemeterwill adjust
thecurvetothevalueentered.Themeterwilfreturntomeasurementmode
and theCalibrationAdjusted icon will appearin the displaywindow.
To turn offStandard CalibrationAdjust(SCA):
1. Press MENU.
2. PressZERO/SCROLL until"SCA"appearsin thedisplay.
3. PressREAD/ENTER, then pressZERO/SCROLL until"Off"is shown.
4. PressREAD/ENTER to turn offSCA.
Note: Perform another standard calibration adjust to turn SCA on again.
Note: For meters with factory-calibrated ranges or methods, Standard Calibration
Adjust (SCA) will be disabled when a user-entered method is programmed
into the meter. To turn SCA back on, restore the meter to factory default
calibration. See Retrieving the Factory Calibration on page 2- 26.
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User-EnteredCalibration
Overview
IIll)PocketColorimeter IIwillacceptauser-preparedcalibrationcurve.The
1 ~ l l r V C l canextendfrom 0to2.5absorbance.Auser-preparedcalibrationcurve
li li lyheenteredintoanychannelthatdoesnotcontain afactory-programmed
I :111 VI : .Thesechannelsarelabeled"abs"oninstrumentshavingasinglefactory
(:.lliIlration orare labeled"1"and "2"on the uncalibratedsinglewavelength
111::11 IItll cnts.Anychemistrythatcan berun attheinstrumentwavelengthmay
lin1I:;crentered in thesechannels.
I) .IIHI prepared standard solutionsthatcoverthe range ofinterest,the meter
I IOIII:I:lle5 acalibration curvebycalculatingthestraight-line segments
' Ul l wl ;f)11 each standardentered.Acalibrationcurvemaybeentered usingthe
1\IIVI)( ld .ractory-enteredcalibration curves mayalsobe recalculated or
IIljll:; llldusingthesameprocedure.
IIInlllt :rttleuser-enteredcalibration mode,pressthe MENU keyand hold it
d"wlIuntil the displayshows,"USER"(about5seconds),followed by"CAL".
I'lOti : . I ERO/SCROLL to scrollthroughthe options.
N(Ito;If the meter does not display USER followed by CAL after pressing the
MENU key, the factory calibration cannot be modified on this channel.
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User-EnteredCalibration, continued

CAL-Usedto enterand editstandardvaluesandmeasureabsorbance
values, orreviewthe existing calibration.

Edit-Usedto enterandeditstandardvalues and absorbancevalueswith
thekeypad orreviewtheeXisting calibration.Usedto entera
predeterminedcalibration curve.

dFL-Usedto return the instrumentbacktothedefaultfactorycalibration.
User-enteredcalibrations are stored uponexitfrom the calibration or
editmodes.
Note: To return to factory settings, following the instructions in Retrieving the
Factory Calibration on page 2-26.
Iftheinstrumentisshutofforlosespowerduringdataentry,alleditswillbelost.
Automaticshut-offin user-enteredcalibration entrymodeis 60 minutes.
CALand EditSubmenus
In CALmode, standardvaluesare enteredand absorbancevaluesare
measured.In Editmode,standard andabsorbancevaluesare entered.
To selectCALfromthe Usermenu,press READ/ENTER.
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User-EnteredCalibration,continued
To select Editfromthe Usermenu,pressZERO/SCROLL and READ/ENTER.
Once in the CALorEditoption, presstheREAD/ENTER keyto navigate
through each option.
NcIIp. :Press ZERO/SCROLL to quickly scroll through each option.
libration Procedure Using Prepared Standards
Nc,1 1' /)tlic)f)ized water or areagent blank can be used to zero during the calibration
Calibrations generated with deionized water asthe zero will give
Ir,::s nccurate results if the reagent blank issignificantly more turbid or colored
I/", n deionized water. Use the deionized water or the reagent blank asthe zero
f.tJ//( ;ulltration point (SO) in the following calibration procedure.
111111 Oil the instrumentand selecttherangeto be calibrated. An arrowat
Ihll lopofthe displaywill pointto the selected range.To change ranges,
1'" ,'1:: 111(,) MENU key, then usetheREAD/ENTER keyto togglebetween
loIl''11l:1 1and 2.PressMENU againto return to measurementmode.
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User-EnteredCalibration, continued
2. Followthe procedureforthechemical methodtobe calibrated.Preparea
reagentblank (ifneeded)and astandard solution. Allowthecolorto
developfully.
3. Insertthe reagentblankordeionizedwaterintothe meterandcoverwith
thecap.Pressthe ZERO/SCROLL key. The meterwill display"..",
followed by "0.000".This initializes(zeroes)themeter.
4. Pressthe MENU keyand holditdown untilthedisplayshows "USER",
followed by "CAL".Press READ/ENTER to enterthe calibration mode.
5. In factory-calibrated meters,SO will appearin thedisplay.
Note:When recalibrating afactory-calibrated meter or range, RES (resolution)
cannot be changed.
6. In uncalibratedmetersormeterswith ranges labeledAbs, "RES"will
appear. PressZERO/SCROLLto reviewthecurrentresolution (decimal
placement). PressZERO/SCROLLagaintoacceptthecurrentresolution. To
changetheresolution,pressREAD/ENTER,thenZERO/SCROLLtochangethe
resolution.Press READ/ENTERto acceptthe newresolution. "SO"will
appearon thedisplay.
7. Pressthe READ/ENTER keyagain, thenentertheblank value.
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User-EnteredCalibration,continued
Note:Press the READ/ENTER key to move from digit to digit. Use the ZERO/SCROLL
key to change the number.
/I I\Ilorcompleting entryoftheblankvalue, press the READ/ENTER key.The
will show"AD".
"l UIlrt tilereagentblankordeionizedwaterintothecell holder. Coverthe
hl .1Jlk with the instrumentcap.
III I'Ill S::; the READ/ENTER key. Themeterwill measure and displaythe
.11 ): ;lJrhancevaluefor"SO".
'I. I{lllllovethesampleblank.PresstheZERO/SCROLL key. "s1"will appear.
I the READ/ENTERkey, then enterthefirststandard value.
Ntlit: Press the READ/ENTER key to move from digit to digit. Use the ZERO/SCROLL
Iw y to change the number.
I'J 1\111H (.;ompletingentryofthefirst standardvalue, pressthe READ/ENTER
I\uy displaywillshow"A1".
IJ . IIH.IHt, the firstreacted standard solution intothecell holder. Coverthe
PICl PHfOdstandardwith the instrumentcap.
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User-Entered Calibration, continued
14. Press the READ/ENTER key. The meter will measure and display the
absorbance value for S1 .
15. The calibration is complete with two pOints. If additional standards are
required , press ZERO/SCROLL until "Add" appears on the display. Repeat
steps 11-14 to enter additional standards.
16. Press the MENU key twice to exit and accept the changes. The instrument
will use this calibration to determine the displayed concentration of future
sample measurements.
Entering a Predetermined Calibration Curve
Note: Entering a predetermined calibration curve requires at least two data pairs.
Each data pair requires a concentration value and the absorbance value for
the given concentration. Up to 10 data pairs may be entered. This procedure
uses the Edit mode.
1. Turn on the instrument and select the range to be calibrated. An arrow at
the top of the display will point to the selected range. To change ranges,
press the MENU key, then use the READ/ENTER key to toggle between
ranges 1 and 2. Press MENU again to return to measurement mode.
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User-Entered Calibration, continued
2. Press the MENU key and hold it down until the display shows "USER",
followed by "CAL". Press ZERO/SCROLL to scroll to EDIT. Press READ/ENTER.
3. III lillcalibrated meters or in Abs range, "RES" will appear. Press
RO/SCROLL. To change the resolution (decimal placement), press
IH:. AD/ENTER. Press ZERO/SCROLL to select the new resolution, then press
to accept. "SO" will appear on the display.
11 I 11I l:l r the concentration value and absorbance value of the first data pair
r ;n, 1\0).
III Dilter the SO value, press READ/ENTER. Use the ZERO/SCROLL key to
:JIJloct the numerical value, then press the READ/ENTER key to accept the
1) 1111 y and advance to the next decimal place. Repeat this sequence until
Iho SO concentration value is entered.
I\lIor oditing the SO value, press READ/ENTER to accept. "AO" will appear on
IIlIl display.
I fI) I the absorbance value for SO, press the READ/ENTER key to go to
t) lIlry mode. Use, the ZERO/SCROLL key to select the numerical value, then
tl1 e READ/ENTER key to accept the entry and advance to the next
cll Jdrnal place. Repeat this sequence until the absorbance value for SO is
u lli n ' 0(1.
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User-Entered Calibration, continued
8. After entering AO, press READ/ENTER to accept. "S1" will appear on the
display.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for each standard value and absorbance value
pair in the calibration curve
Note: After A 1 is entered, Add will appear in the display. If additional data pairs are
to be entered, press READ/ENTER and continue with step 9.
1o. When all the calibration data has been entered, press MENU twice to return
to the measurement mode.
Editing a User-entered or Factory Calibration Curve
1. Press the MENU key and hold it down until the display shows "USER",
followed by "CAL" . Press ZERO/SCROll until EDIT appears.
Note: If the meter does not display USER followed by CAL after pressing the
MENU key, the factory calibration cannot be modified on this channel.
2. Press the READ/ENTER key to enter Edit mode. In factory-calibrated meters,
"SO" will appear in the display.
User-Entered Calibration, continued
Nolo: When editing a factory-calibrated meter or range, RES (resolution) cannot
be changed.
N,)((! : When RES or SO appears in the display, press ZERO/SCROLL to quickly
scroll to the data to be edited.
\ , hI IInr.alibrated meters or in Abs range , "RES" will appear. Press
" IW/SCROll to review the current resolution . Press ZERO/SCROll again to
dl.COpt the displayed resolution . To change the resolution (decimal
pl,lcement), press READ/ENTER. Press ZERO/SCROll to select the new
,%olution, then press READ/ENTER to accept. "SO" will appear on the
dl.play.
~ l'lll % READ/ENTER. The current concentration value for SO will appear on
Iho display.
I () or lil Ihe SO value, press READ/ENTER . Use the ZERO/SCROll key to select
Iho lIumerical value, then press the READ/ENTER key to accept the entry
.11 Ie! dclvance to the next decimal place. Repeat this sequence until the SO
(,f)lI cl,)lllration value is entered .
I\IIf)r editing the SO value, press READ/ENTER to accept. "AO" will appear on
IIl n display.
User-EnteredCalibration,continued
xiting the Calibration Routine
I XII I'll ecalibrationroutinebypressingtheMENU keytoreturntomeasurement
IIHHhl. Theinstrumentusesthelastcompleted user-enteredcalibrationorthe
Im,1I1IY calibrationifnouser-enteredcalibration hasbeencompleted .
Deleting Calibration Points
therangecontaininguser-enteredcalibrationpoints.SeeSwitching
onpage2-4.
I and holdtheMENU keyuntil"USER",then"CAL"appears.Press
If I All/ENTER.
Nell .' .Calibration points can also be deleted in Edit mode.
1"O' \$ l ERO/SCROLLtoselectthe pointtodelete(e.g.,SO orS1 orS2).
I READ/ENTER.
IlllllulldigitwiUflash. PressZERO/SCROLL until"dEL"appears.("dEL"will
"PPOilrafterthe numeral9.)
I READ/ENTER todelete.Repeatforallpointsto be deleted.
User-EnteredCalibration, continued
7. To editthe absorbancevalueforSO,presstheREAD/ENTER keytogoto
entrymode. UsetheZERO/SCROLL keytoselectthenumericalvalue, then
pressthe READ/ENTER keyto accepttheentryand advancetothe next
decimalplace. RepeatthissequenceuntiltheabsorbancevalueforSO is
entered.
8. AftereditingAO,press READ/ENTER toaccept. "s1"will appearonthe
display.
9. Repeatsteps4 through 8foreach standardvalueandabsorbancevalue
pairin thecalibration curve.
10. When all calibration datahas been reviewed oredited, "ADD"willappear
in the display.
11. PressREAD/ENTER toadd morecalibration points, orpress MENU twiceto
return tothemeasurementmode.
Note: Wh en afactory calibration curve hasbeen edited, the "calibration adjust"
icon will appear in the display.
User-Entered Calibration, continued
Note: The minimum number of valid points is MO. For example, if five points have
been entered, three can be deleted using this feature.
6. Press MENU to return to the measurement mode.
Retrieving the Factory Calibration
1. Select the range to restore factory default calibration. See Switching
Ranges on page 2-4.
2. Press and hold the MENU key until "USER", then "CAL" appears.
Note: If the meter does not display USER followed by CAL after pressing the
MENU key, the factory calibration cannot be modified on this channel.
3. Press the ZERO/SCROLL key to find dFL.
4. Press the READ/ENTER key to select dFL and restore the instrument to the
factory default calibration .
Note: For meters with factory-calibrated ranges or methods, Standard Calibration
Adjust (SCA) will be disabled when a user-entered method is programmed
into the meter. To tum SCA back on, restore the meter to factory default
calibration.
User-Entered Calibration, continued
Maximum/Minimum Displayed Value
III 1IIIl Iors with absorbance (Abs) ranges, the maximum displayed value and
II, h "1ll1l1l1 displayed value is related to the value of the standards entered in a
I ~ \ l I (J llit)ration.
MllI BollI Cl ments that exceed the minimum or maximum standards entered in the
11' 11 )1 II:IIlbration will return a flashing number indicating "underrange" or
" "VI I II.III!lO" . See Error Codes (page 2-12) for more information.
I K iUlIplo 1
I III 01 1..IJibmlion with the following standards:
~ 01) II ()()()
. I I ()()(J
M I I Kjll lllln l1isplayed Value 11 .000
M lI, hll lllll Displayed Value 0.000
Maximum DisplayedValue 14.00
MinimumDisplayedValue 1 1.00
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User-EnteredCalibration, continued
Example2
Foracalibrationwith the following standards:
SO=1.00
S1=2.00
S2=4.00
ForHach-calibrated programs,themaximumand minimumdisplayed values
alwaysequalthefactory-calibrated valuesand cannotbe changed.
Certification
II.Ul11 Companycertifiesthisinstrumentwastestedthoroughly,inspected,and
It1I111(i io meetitspublishedspecificationswhenitwasshippedfromthefactory.
I"" I'(lekelColorimeter II instrumenthasbeen tested and is certifiedas
hullt .:IIIHllothe following instrumentationstandards:
fMCImmunity:
I'nt 119/ 3361 EEC EMC:EN 61326: 1998(Electrical Equipmentfor
Iltttl l' ,III OIIHlrlt, controland laboratoryuse- EMC requirements) .Supporting
111I .111I(!( uds by
Ilnl'I Cilillpany,certifiedcomplianceby Hach Company.
' lII H'"rd(s)include:
II I 1I11)!) t1 2:1995(EN 61000-4-2: 1995)Electro-StaticDischarge Immunity
(I II I..al d II)
"III)()(), 4- 3: 1995(EN 61000- 4- 3:1996)Radiated RF Electro- Magnetic
III,'d hllllllirlity(CriteriaA)
AllclltlonallmmurlityStandard(s)include:
I NV ! ,1l 204 :1996Radiated ElectromagneticFieldfrom DigitalTelephones
Certification, continued
(CriteriaA)RadioFrequencyEmissions:
Per891 3361 EEC EMC:EN 61326: 1998(Electrical Equipmentfor
measurement,control and laboratoryuse-EMCrequirements)"Class B"
emissionlimits. SupportingtestrecordsfromHach EMCTestFacility,certified
compliance byHach Company.
AdditionalRadioFrequencyEmissions5tandard(s)include:
EN 55022 (CISPR22), ClassBemissions limits.
CanadianInterference-causingEquipmentRegulation,IECS-003,Class
A: Supportingtestrecordsfrom Hach EMCTest Facility,certified compliance
byHach Company.
This ClassAdigital apparatusmeetsall requirementsoftheCanadian
Interference-causingEquipmentRegulations.
Cetappareilnumeriquedela classeArespectetoutesles exigences du
ReglementsurIe materielbrouilleurdu Canada.
FCCPart15,Class"A"Limits:SupportingtestrecordsfromHachEMCTest
Facility, certified compliance by Hach Company.
Certification,continued
II'Itlc14 :vi cecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
It.II IlWII'!J two conditions:
(I) 111 11> dAVicemaynotcause harmfulinterference,and (2)Thisdevicemust
II , lIP ' rill Yinterferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycause
IlIldllHilOdoperation. Changesormodificationstothis unitnotexpressly
111f1Il .vud hythe party responsibleforcompliancecould void the user's
,11 ,11 11 lilly tuoperatetheequipment.
IIIi 'I II IllIpllIenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClass
1\ 01 " 1".11 dc:vi ce.pursuantto Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules.These limitsare
cI' lI. iI JllI Jclto providereasonable protectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhen
"'"lI'IIIIIIIIII:lltis operated in acommercialenvironment. Thisequipment
I'" 1111.111" 1, uses, and can radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalled
II lei I ' .lIeI III ':lccordancewiththeinstruction manual,maycauseharmful
toradio communications. Operation ofthisequipmentin a
I lI'tl clI'lili tl l;Ireais likelytocause harmfulinterference, in which casethe user
will 1111 IC)'111i rciidtocorrecttheinterferenceat hisown expense.Thefollowing
1111I II li'lll IJb ()freducingthe interferenceproblems are appliedeasily.
Certification, continued
, 1. RemovepowerfromthePocketColorimeterinstrumentbyremovingone
ofits batteriestoverifythatitisoris notthe sourceofthe interference.
2. Movethe PocketColorimeterinstrumentawayfrom the devicereceiving
the interference.
3. Repositionthereceiving antennaforthedevicereceivingtheinterference.
4. Trycombinationsoftheabove.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
AtHachCompany,customerserviceis
an importantpartofeveryproductwe
make.
Withthatinmind,we havecompiledthe
following informationforyour
convenience.
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HowtoOrder
II V I il lllphone:
n,\() I I It\. to 5:00 p.m. MST
M'lllfiny through Friday
(IH ln) V I HACH (800-227-4224)
II : . 1\
Il y I AX:
( II / (1) li(ifl. 2932 (Hach Loveland)
IlIlormation Required:



I II It:! I account number (if
.lv.lilal) le)
11111 11 I!J address
. :l1lpping address
(1111 name and phone number
By Mail:
Hach Company
P.O. Box 389
Loveland, Colorado 80539-0389
For order information by E-mail:
orders@www.hach.com




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Purchase order number
Catalog number
Brief description or model
number
Quantity
How to Order, continued
Technical and Customer Service (USA only)
Hach Technical and Customer Service Department personnel are eager to
answer questions about our products and their use and to take your orders.
Specialists in analytical methods, they are happy to put their talents to work for
you .
Call 1-800-227-4224 or E-mail techhelp@hach.com.
International Customers
Hach maintains a worldwide network of dealers and distributors. To locate the
representative nearest you, send E-mail to intl@hach. com or call (970) 669-
3050.
In Canada
Hach Instrument Service Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Telephone: (204) 632-5598; (800) 665-7635
FAX: (204) 694-5134
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pair Service
1\1 III II 1I i: oIhtl ll must be obtained from Hach Company before sending any items
Ii.," lllI liI I 'ludse contact the Hach Service Center serving your location.
I" I"" Unltcl(l States:
11." ,II t ,ll1 llpi lllY
itHI II .wllll l J\venue
AI III ''' . hlwU 50010
(Hill )) .'// 1\ 224 (USA only)
tAl\.
Canada:
Hach Sales & Service Canada Ltd.
1313 Border Street, Unit 34
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H OX4
(800) 665-7635 (Canada only)
Telephone: (204) 632-5598
FAX: (204) 694-5134
E-mail : canada@hach .com
I,ntl ll AllIorica, Caribbean, Africa, Europe, the Middle East,
, ,11 I II"., Indian Subcontinent: or Mediterranean Africa:
" ,\ l lll C.)lllpany World Headquarters HACH Company, c/o
I ' I) I II 1)( Dr. Bruno Lange GmbH & CO, KG
I ,, 11 111.11 III. Colorado 80539-0389 U.SAWilistatterstr. 11
InIIlI'IIIIIIU; (970) 669-3050 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany
11\ >., (l)fO) 669-2932 Telephone: +49/(0)211/52 88-0
I II l rllI IlItI(fi2Ilach. com. FAX: +49/(0)211/52 88-134
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Warranty,continued
Warranty
d l lllll l\JO caused bymisuse,neglect,accidentorimproperapplication
Hach Companywarrantsthis producttotheoriginalpurchaseragainstany
defectsthatareduetofaultymaterialorworkmanshipforaperiodoftwoyears
(II
fromdateofshipment.
dill!" c<lused byanyrepairorattempted repairnotauthorizedby
In theeventthatadefectis discovered duringthewarrantyperiod, Hach 11"1.11 Company
Companyagreesthat,atitsoption,itwillrepairorreplacethedefectiveproduct
. II IV I"IHillelnotused in accordancewiththeinstructionsfurnished by
orrefundthepurchaseprice,excludingoriginalshippingandhandlingcharges.
Ihit II(:()Illpany
Anyproductrepairedorreplacedunderthiswarrantywillbewarrantedonlyfor
III UIIIII toreturn merchandisetoHach Company
the remainderoftheoriginal productwarrantyperiod.
11 11111
1
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Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyto consumableproductssuch as chemical
III 1'11 1(h1CI
reagents;orconsumablecomponentsofaproduct,suchas, butnotlimitedto,
lampsandtubing.
""vlIlh l O:1 <lssociatedwithon-sitewarrantyrepair
ContactHach Companyoryourdistributorto initiatewarrantysupport . 1I IIh Wll l l l llily containsthesoleexpresswarrantymadebyHachCompanyin
Productsmaynotbereturned withoutauthorizationfrom Hach Company. I 1111 1 " " IInl1 wll111ts products.Allimpliedwarranties,includingwithoutlimitation,
1111' WI1I I .lIll1ui; ofmerchantabilityand fitnessforaparticularpurpose,are
Limitations
" "1'" 111 1.IV cI \)dHimed.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:
....111 " 11.lhll ,within the United States donotallowthe disclaimerofimplied
damagecausedbyactsofGod, naturaldisaster,laborunrest,actsofwar
W.. II'Ililill'11111 II tllisistruein yourstatetheabovelimitationmaynotapplyto
(declared orundeclared),terrorism, civil strifeoractsofany
governmentaljurisdiction
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Warranty, continued
you . This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state.
This warranty constitutes the final , complete, and exclusive statement of
warranty terms and no person is authorized to make any other warranties or
representations on behalf of Hach Company.
Limitation of Remedies
The remedies of repair, replacement or refund of purchase price as stated
above are the exclusive remedies for the breach of this warranty. On the basis
of strict liability or under any other legal theory, in no event shall Hach
Company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages of any kind for
breach of warranty or negligence.
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