This manual provides you with the necessary information for a correct operation of the HI 98331 Direct Soil Conductivity & Temperature Meter.
The document serves as an instruction manual for the Hanna Instruments HI 98331 Direct Soil Conductivity & Temperature Meter. It covers preliminary examination of the device, functional descriptions including battery and display components, and general usage guidelines such as taking measurements with the included HI 73331 probe.
| Conductivity Range | 0.0040 to 4.00 mS/cm (dS/m) |
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| Temperature Range | 0.0 to 50.0 °C |
| Conductivity Resolution | 0.01 mS/cm |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Conductivity Accuracy (@ 20°C) | ±0.05 mS/cm (0.00 to 2.00 mS/cm) |
| Conductivity Accuracy (> 2.00 mS/cm) | ±0.30 mS/cm |
| Temperature Compensation | Automatic, temperature coefficient fixed @ 2%/°C |
| Calibration Method | 7 point manual |
| Battery Type | 4 x 1.5V button type |
| Dimensions | 163 x 40 x 26 mm |
| Weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) |
The instrument is supplied with an HI 73331 Penetration conductivity probe, four 1.5V batteries, and a calibration screwdriver.
The instrument must be recalibrated whenever the conductivity probe is replaced, when high accuracy is required, or at least once a month.