HI97728 is an advanced portable photometer for the measurement of nitrate as nitrate-nitrogen in water up to 30.0 mg/L. This meter offers a superior optical system that utilizes a reference detector and narrow band interference filters for extremely fast and repeatable measurements.
In domestic water, nitrate is monitored due to the health effects that it has on newborn babies. High level of nitrates can cause a condition known as methemoglobinemia or ''blue-baby syndrome''. The EPA has set the maximum contaminant level in water at 10 mg/l. The HI97728 uses cadmium reduction method for measuring nitrate up to 30.0 mg/L (ppm) in water from 0.0 to 30.0 mg/L.
The method uses a reagent with cadmium to reduce the nitrate in the water to nitrite. In an acidic medium the nitrite ion reacts with sulfanilic acid to form a salt that reacts with other reagents to produce a colored solution that is proportional to the concentration of nitrate that was in the sample.
The HI97728 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.
HI97728 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
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:
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 | HI97728-web |
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Product Name | Nitrate Portable Photometer with CAL Check - HI97728 |
Quote Required | Yes |
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 at 25 °C |
Nitrate Method | Adaptation of Cadmium Reduction Method |
Photometer/Colorimeter Light Source | Light Emitting Diode with 525 nm narrow band interference 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 Type | auto-logging |
Logging Memory | last 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'') |
Ordering Information | HI97728C 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. |