3PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONPRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONPRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONPRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONPRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONThe HI 9818x instruments are state-of-the-art, heavy-duty pH meters, de-signed to provide laboratory results and accuracy under harsh industrialconditions.They are provided with a series of new diagnostic features which add anentirely new dimension to the measurement of pH, by allowing the user todramatically improve the reliability of the measurement:• 7 memorized buffers (pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01 and12.45) for calibration.• pH calibration up to five calibration points (see instrument specifications).• Custom calibration with up to five custom buffers (not for HI 98180/1).• Messages on the graphic LCD for an easy and accurate calibration.• Diagnostic features to alert the user when the electrode needs cleaning.• User selectable “Outside Calibration Range” warning.• Monitoring of the electrode aging.• User-selectable “calibration time out” to remind when a new calibration isnecessary.Moreover, they offer an extended temperature range from –20 to 120 ºCHanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design,construction and appearance of its products without advance notice.Remove the instrument from the packing material and examine it carefully tomake sure that no damage has occurred during shipping. If there is anydamage, notify your Dealer or the nearest Hanna Customer Service Center.Each instrument is supplied with:• HI 1230B Combination double-junction, gel pH Electrode (HI 98180/1/2)• HI 7662 stainless steel Temperature Probe with 1 m (3.3') Cable(HI 98180/1/2)• HI 72911B Combined pH temperature electrode (HI 98183/4/5)• pH 4.01 & 7.01 Buffer Solutions (230 mL each)• 100 mL Plastic Beaker• 4 x 1.2V AA Rechargeable Batteries (inside the instrument)• HI 710042 Inductive Recharger with power adaptor• Instruction Manual• Rugged carrying caseNote: Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrumentfunctions correctly. All defective items must be returned in the originalpacking with the supplied accessories.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION