HI97700 is an advanced portable photometer for the low range measurement of ammonia 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
Ammonia is a common byproduct from the breakdown of proteins and is excreted by animals as ammonia, urea or uric acid. Ammonia is also a commonly found in fertilizer and used as a nitrogen source for plant growth. It is effective in cleaning chemical and can be found in glass and floor cleaners. Ammonia exists in two forms. One is the ionized form ammonium (NH4+) and the other is the gaseous form ammonia (NH3). The relationship in which form is present is based on the pH of the solution with ammonium becoming more predominate at pH's less than 8. Since most naturally occurring water is pH 8 or less, ammonium is the most common form present. For aquatic life, as the pH increases this can be lethal as the ammonium is converted to ammonia, which is more toxic since it can diffuse back into the animal. In surface and groundwater, unless there is some contamination, the concentration is very low. In drinking water it is common to add ammonia to water at concentrations less than 0.4 mg/L to extend the effectiveness of chlorine as a disinfecting agent. Using the Nessler method the HI 97700 is designed to measure ammonia in the low range at levels from 0 to 3.00 mg/L ammonia - nitrogen. The results can be displayed as ammonia or ammonium as well.
The HI97700 has an innovative optical system that offers superior performance in accuracy, repeatability, and the short amount of time it takes to perform a measurement. This compact, waterproof meter is extremely user friendly with a tutorial mode that walks the user graphically, step by step, in performing a measurement. The use of a backlit dot matrix LED allows the use of virtual keys which makes the operation of the meter very intuitive including selecting different units of measure, reviewing GLP data, recalling the last 50 measurements, and customizing the meter to user preferences.
HI97700 is completely waterproof including the cuvette holder that is designed with ridges to protect the optical path from getting scratched by the cuvette and a gasketed battery compartment that holds three common AA batteries. The compact design fits comfortable in the hand for use in the field or on a table for benchtop use. The LCD is 71 mm (2.75'') by 37 mm (1.6'') and is backlit for easy viewing under all conditions
CAL Check
Advanced features including CAL-Check to verify performance, GLP for last calibration date, setup options and the ability to see all accessories used with the meter.
Tutorial Mode
When enabled, the tutorial mode will guide the user step by step through the measurement process .
Setup Options
Setup options for meter personalization include date and time format, language, and enabling the tutorial mode.
Stable Light Source:
High Efficiency Light Source:
High Quality Filters:
Greater Light Yield:
A focusing lens collects all of the light that exits the cuvette, eliminating errors from imperfections and scratches that may be present in the glass. The use of the convex lens reduces the need for indexing cuvettes.
CAL Check Functionality:
Mulitple Measurement Methods:
Built-in Reaction Timer:
Waiting the proper reaction time is of key importance when performing colorimetric measurements. The countdown timer displays the time remaining until a measurement will be taken, ensuring consistent results between sample measurements and users.
Large Cuvette Size:
Intuitive Dot Matrix Display:
Auto-off Protection:
The meter uses three common AA batteries that allow for about 800 measurements to be taken. The auto-off feature automatically shuts off the meter after 15 minutes of inactivity in order conserve battery life.
SKU | HI97700-web |
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Product Name | Ammonia Low Range Portable Photometer with CAL Check – HI97700 |
Quote Required | Yes |
Ammonia Range | 0.00 to 3.00 mg/L (as NH3-N) |
Ammonia Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
Ammonia Accuracy | ±0.04 mg/L ±4% of reading |
Ammonia Method | Adaptation of the ASTM Manual of Water and Environmental Technology, D1426 Nessler method |
Photometer/Colorimeter Light Source | Light emitting diode |
Photometer/Colorimeter Light Detector | silicon photocell with narrow band interference filter @ 420 nm |
Bandpass Filter Bandwidth | 8 nm |
Bandpass Filter Wavelength Accuracy | ±1.0 nm |
Cuvette Type | round, 24.6 mm diameter (22 mm inside) |
GLP | date, time of last calibration |
Display | 128 x 64 pixel B/W LCD with backlight |
Logging Type | automatic logging |
Logging Memory | 50 measurement |
Battery Type/Life | 1.5V AA battery (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); relative humidity |
Weight | 380 g (13.4 oz.) with batteries |
Dimensions | 142.5 x 102.5 x 50.5 mm (5.6 x 4.0 x 2.0'') |
Ordering Information | HI97700 is supplied with cuvettes (2), caps (2), plastic inserts for cuvettes (2), 1.5V AA batteries (3), instruction manual, and instrument quality certificate. |
Kit | HI97700C 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. |