[. . . ] istrphtuR1. p65 1 Instruction Manual (HI 9815) pH system for PC's http://www. hannainst. com This Instrument is in Compliance with the CE Directives 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Hanna product. This manual will provide you with the necessary information for a correct operation. [. . . ] Before operating the meter, HI 981500 pH Turtle software must be installed (refer to the software on-line help). Connect the pH Turtle's RS 232 cable to a free serial port of your PC. The pH Turtle software allows you to log the measurements, visualize real-time graphs, compensate for the temperature variance right from the keyboard and to set the alarm limits as well as an exhaustive on-line help. Data can be saved and further elaborated with common spread sheet programs (e. g. Excel®, Lotus 1-2-3®, etc. ). WARRANTY HI 9815 pH transmitter is guaranteed for 2 years against defects in workmanship and materials when used for their intended purpose and maintained according to instructions. Damages due to accident, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance are not covered. If service is required, contact the dealer from whom you had purchased the instrument. If under warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial number and the nature of the failure. If the repair is not covered by the warranty, you will be notified of the charges incurred. If the instrument is to be returned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a Returned Goods Authorization Number from the Customer Service department and then send it with shipment costs prepaid. When shipping any instrument, make sure it is properly packaged for complete protection. To validate your warranty, fill out and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days from the date of purchase. All rights are reserved. [. . . ] To avoid electrical shock, do not use this instrument when voltages at the measurement surface exceed 24 VAC or 60 VDC. To avoid damages or burns, do not perform any measurement in microwave ovens. ISTRPHTUR1 07/01 [. . . ]