HI6421 is a streamlined benchtop meter with a large touchscreen display, comprised of a housing and an integrated module designed for fresh and saltwater measurements of dissolved oxygen.
HI6421 includes Hanna’s HI7641133 optical dissolved oxygen probe (opdo®) that is based on the principle of fluorescence quenching. An immobilized Pt-based luminophore is excited by the light of a blue LED and emits a red light. As oxygen interacts with the luminophore it reduces the intensity and lifetime of the luminescence. The lifetime of the luminescence is measured by a photodetector and is used to calculate the dissolved oxygen concentration.
The probe is fitted with easy to use Smart Caps (HI764113-1) which lock in place and contain pre-loaded calibration coefficients that are automatically transmitted to the probe. The Smart Cap features an immobilized O₂ sensitive luminophore with a rugged insoluble black oxygen permeable protective layer. Over time, the sensor’s optical components can age but are compensated for by using the reference signal to compensate the measuring path. As a result, the sensor provides accurate DO measurements over long periods of time without the need for frequent calibration. Concentration measured. Additional features include built-in methods and calculations for the measurement of BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand), OUR (Oxygen Uptake Rate), and SOUR (Specific Oxygen Update Rate). Pressure compensation is done automatically (built-in barometer) or users have the option to manually enter required value. Pressure is displayed in user-configurable units: mmHg, mbar, kPa, inHg, psi, and atm.
Features at-a-glance
User interface
- 7-inch capacitive touch screen with multi-touch support
- Capacitive touch back, home and system menu keys
- User-friendly icons and symbols allow users to easily navigate and interpret the instrument functions
The user can select between five different views:
- Basic measurement configuration
- Simple GLP with calibration information
- Full GLP with electrode status and calibration point details
- Live updated, interactive graph
- Tabulated data with date, time, and notes
Measurement
- Measure %Sat, mg/L, ppm (DO); mg/L, ppm (BOD); mg/L (OUR); ppm, mg/L (SOUR)
- Application-specific profiles allow quick and direct measurement without the need to update the
sensor and system settings - Active log during measurement Measurement stability indicator (using the Stability Criteria setting)
- Reading modes: direct and direct/auto-hold
- Temperature compensation can be Automatic or set manually
- Audible and/or alarm messages for measurements outside of predefined limits
- Galvanic isolation for measurement
Calibration
- One or two points calibration at 0% and/or 100% saturation
- Single point manual calibration in mg/L or % saturation using a reference method
- Non-volatile memory saves data and settings
Logging
- Data log collection of at least 1,000,000 data points (with time and date stamp)
- Logging types: manual, automatic, auto-hold
- Sample ID for manual and auto-hold data
Connectivity features & services
- Transfer logged data ta USB thumb drive
- Log files that include measurements and calibration data (as .csv file)
- FTP and email for log export via Ethernet and Wi-Fi connection
- USB type A for USB stick, keyboard, and printer
- USB type C for USB stick and PC connection
Help section for meter guidance
- Video support presentation of main functionalities
Ordering Information:
HI6421 is supplied with HI7641133 optical dissolved oxygen probe (opdo®); HI764060 electrode holder; capillary pipette; 24 VDC power adapter; USB-C to USB-A cable; probe quality certificate; quick reference guide with instrument quality certificate.
Accessories:
HI7641133 optical dissolved oxygen probe (opdo®)
HI764113-1 Smart cap with o-ring
HI764113-2 Calibration/storage vessel
HI764113-3 Stainless steel protective shield