Hanna Instruments Boiler and Cooling Tower Photometer – HI83305
The HI83305 is a small multiparameter photometer designed for use in the lab or in the field for boiling and cooling tower applications. The meter is one of the most advanced available, with an innovative optical design that employs a reference detector and focusing lens to eliminate errors caused by changes in the light source as well as imperfections in the glass cuvette. This meter includes 30 different programmed methods for measuring 18 key water quality parameters, as well as an absorbance measurement mode for performance verification and users who want to develop their own concentration versus absorbance curves. Specific parameters for boiling and cooling towers include oxygen scavengers and silica, which are important for equipment maintenance.
With its digital pH/temperature electrode input, the HI83305 doubles as a professional pH meter, saving valuable laboratory benchtop space. Now, a single meter can perform both photometric and pH measurements.
- A cutting-edge optical system
- A benchtop photometer with unrivaled performance
- Input from a digital pH electrode
- Save valuable bench space by using a meter that functions as both a photometer and a laboratory pH meter.
| SKU | HI83305-02 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Boiler and Cooling Tower Photometer – HI83305 |
| Quote Required | Yes |
| pH Range | Photometer |
| pH Resolution | Photometer |
| pH Accuracy | Photometer |
| pH Calibration | Automatic one or two point calibration with one set of standard buffers available (4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01) |
| pH Temperature Compensation | Automatic (-5.0 to 100.0 oC; 23.0 to 212.0 oF); limits reduced based on the pH electrode used |
| pH CAL Check (electrode diagnostics) | clean electrode and check buffer/check probe displayed during calibration |
| pH Method | Photometer |
| pH-mV Range | ±1000 mV |
| pH-mV Resolution | 0.1 mV |
| pH-mV Accuracy | ±0.2 mV |
| Dissolved Oxygen Range | 0.0 to 10.0 mg/L (as O2) |
| Dissolved Oxygen Resolution | 0.1 mg/L |
| Dissolved Oxygen Accuracy | ±0.4 mg/L ±3% of reading |
| Dissolved Oxygen Measurement Method | Adaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, Azide modified Winkler method |
| Absorbance Range | 0.000 to 4.000 Abs |
| Absorbance Resolution | 0.001 Abs |
| Absorbance Accuracy | +/-0.003Abs @ 1.000 Abs |
| Aluminum Range | 0.00 to 1.00 mg/L (as Al3+) |
| Aluminum Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Aluminum Accuracy | ±0.04 mg/L ±4% of reading |
| Aluminum Method | Adaptation of the aluminon method |
| Ammonia Range | Low Range |
| Ammonia Resolution | 0.01 mg/L; 0.1 mg/L |
| Ammonia Accuracy | Low Range |
| Ammonia Method | Adaptation of the ASTM Manual of Water and Environmental Technology, D1426-92, Nessler method |
| Bromine Range | 0.00 to 8.00 mg/L (as Br2) |
| Bromine Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Bromine Accuracy | ±0.08 mg/L ±3% of reading |
| Bromine Method | Adaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, DPD method. |
| Chlorine Dioxide Range | 0.00 to 2.00 mg/L (as ClO2) |
| Chlorine Dioxide Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Chlorine Dioxide Accuracy | ±0.10 mg/L ±5% of reading |
| Chlorine Dioxide Method | Adaptation of the Chlorophenol Red method. |
| Free Chlorine Range | 0.00 to 5.00 mg/L (as Cl2) |
| Free Chlorine Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Free Chlorine Accuracy | ±0.03 mg/L ±3% of reading |
| Total Chlorine Range | 0.00 to 5.00 mg/L (as Cl2) |
| Total Chlorine Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Total Chlorine Accuracy | ±0.03 mg/L ±3% of reading |
| Chlorine Method | Adaptation of the EPA 330.5 DPD method |
| Chromium, Hexavalent Range | Low Range |
| Chromium, Hexavalent Resolution | 1 μg/L |
| Chromium, Hexavalent Accuracy | Low Range |
| Chromium, Hexavalent Method | Adaptation of the ASTM Manual of Water and Environmental Technology, D1687-92, Diphenylcarbohydrazide method. |
| Copper Range | Low Range |
| Copper Resolution | 0.001 mg/L; 0.01 mg/L |
| Copper Accuracy | Low Range |
| Copper Method | Adaptation of the EPA bicinchoninate method |
| Hydrazine Range | 0 to 400 μg/L (as N2H4) |
| Hydrazine Resolution | 1 μg/L |
| Hydrazine Accuracy | ±4% of full scale reading |
| Hydrazine Method | Adaptation of the ASTM Manual of Water and Environmental Technology, method D1385-88, p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde method |
| Iron Range | Low Range |
| Iron Resolution | 0.001 mg/L; 0.01 mg/L |
| Iron Accuracy | Low Range |
| Iron Method | Low Range |
| Molybdenum Range | 0.0 to 40.0 mg/L (as Mo6+) |
| Molybdenum Resolution | 0.1 mg/L |
| Molybdenum Accuracy | ±0.3 mg/L ±5% of reading |
| Molybdenum Method | Adaptation of the mercaptoacetic acid method |
| Nitrate Range | 0.0 to 30.0 mg/L (as NO3–– N) |
| Nitrate Resolution | 0.1 mg/L |
| Nitrate Accuracy | ±0.5 mg/L ±10% of reading |
| Nitrate Method | Adaptation of the cadmium reduction method |
| Nitrite Range | Freshwater Low Range |
| Nitrite Resolution | Freshwater |
| Nitrite Accuracy | Freshwater Low Range |
| Nitrite Method | Low Range |
| Oxygen, Scavenger Range | 0 to 1000 μg/L (as DEHA) 0.00 to 1.50 mg/L (as Carbohydrazide) 0.00 to 2.50 mg/L (as Hydroquinone) 0.00 to 4.50 mg/L (as ISO-ascorbic acid) |
| Oxygen, Scavenger Resolution | 1 μg/L (DEHA); 0.01 mg/L |
| Oxygen, Scavenger Accuracy | ±5 μg/L ±5% of reading |
| Oxygen, Scavenger Method | Adaptation of the iron reduction method |
| Phosphate Range | Freshwater Low Range |
| Phosphate Resolution | Freshwater |
| Phosphate Accuracy | Freshwater Low Range |
| Phosphate Method | Freshwater Low Range |
| Silica Range | Low Range |
| Silica Resolution | 0.01 mg/L; 1 mg/L |
| Silica Accuracy | Low Range |
| Silica Method | Low Range |
| Zinc Range | 0.00 to 3.00 mg/L (as Zn) |
| Zinc Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Zinc Accuracy | ±0.03 mg/L ±3% of reading |
| Zinc Method | Adaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, Zincon method |
| Input Channels | 1 pH electrode input and 5 photometer wavelengths |
| pH Electrode | digital pH electrode (not included) |
| Photometer/Colorimeter Light Source | 5 LEDs with 420 nm, 466 nm, 525 nm, 575 nm, and 610 nm narrow band interference filters |
| Photometer/Colorimeter Light Detector | silicon photodetector |
| Bandpass Filter Bandwidth | 8 nm |
| Bandpass Filter Wavelength Accuracy | ±1 nm |
| Cuvette Type | round, 24.6 mm |
| Number of Methods | 128 max. |
| GLP | calibration data for connected pH electrode |
| Display | 128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight |
| Logging Type | log on demand with user name and sample ID optional input |
| Logging Memory | 1000 readings |
| Connectivity | USB-A host for flash drive; micro-USB-B for power and computer connectivity |
| Power Supply | 5 VDC USB 2.0 power adapter with USB-A to micro-USB-B cable (included) |
| Battery Type/Life | 3.7 VDC Li-polymer rechargeable battery / >500 photometric measurements or 50 hours of continuous pH measurement |
| Environment | 0 to 50.0 oC (32 to 122.0 oF); 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs.) |
| Dimensions | 206 x 177 x 97 mm (8.1 x 7.0 x 3.8″) |
| Ordering Information | HI83305 is supplied with sample cuvettes and caps (4 ea.), cloth for wiping cuvettes, USB to micro USB cable connector, power adapter and instruction manual. |
The HI83305 benchtop photometer uses 30 different methods to measure 18 different key water quality parameters. This photometer has an innovative optical system that employs LEDs, narrow band interference filters, a focusing lens, and both a silicon photodetector for absorbance measurement and a reference detector to ensure accurate and repeatable photometric readings every time.
The HI83305 is a comprehensive way to maintain precise water conditions in systems that is specifically designed for use with boilers and cooling towers. Corrosion, deposition, and microbial growth can occur if key parameters like oxygen scavengers and silica are not maintained. To remove residual dissolved oxygen in boiler feed water, which can cause corrosion in a steam generating plant, oxygen scavengers are added. It is critical to check oxygen scavenger levels on a regular basis to prevent corrosion and ensure that equipment is operating efficiently. Boiler water maintenance is required to prevent or control the formation of deposits such as silica. Due to scaling, silica contamination can reduce system efficiency and increase equipment maintenance.
A digital pH electrode input enables the user to measure pH using a standard glass electrode. The digital pH electrode incorporates a microchip within the probe that stores all calibration data. Because the calibration information is stored in the probe, it is possible to swap pH electrodes without having to recalibrate. With a built-in thermistor located in the tip of the sensing bulb for fast and accurate temperature measurement, all pH measurements are automatically compensated for temperature variations.
The HI83305 has an absorbance measuring mode that allows CAL Check standards to be used to validate the system’s performance. The absorbance mode allows the user to measure and plot their own concentration versus absorbance mode by selecting one of five light wavelengths (420 nm, 466 nm, 525 nm, 575 nm, and 610 nm). This is helpful for users who have their own chemical method as well as educators who want to teach the concept of absorbance using the Beer-Lambert Law.
There are two USB ports for transferring data to a flash drive or computer and powering the metre. The metre can also run on an internal 3.7 VDC Lithium-polymer rechargeable battery for added convenience and portability.
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 SelectionUsers can easily select any one of the 30 measurement methods via the dedicated METHOD button.
Data LoggingUp to 1000 measurement readings can be logged with user and sample ID and recalled for future use.
pH Measurement ModeSelecting 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.
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.
