How to Connect the IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH/Temperature Tester to the Jenco Wand App

How to Connect the IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH/Temperature Tester to the Jenco Wand App

The IC-pH610B is a Bluetooth enabled pH and temperature tester that is rugged, simple to use, and recommended for everyday use. The unit pairs seamlessly with the free Jenco app, which provides a convenient way to obtain accurate and reliable pH and temperature readings – straight from your mobile or tablet. 

This article details how to connect your IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH/Temperature Tester to the Jenco Wand App for instant pH measurements via your mobile.

How to Setup the IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH/Temperature Tester to the Jenco Wand App

 
Figure 1 Watch an Instrument Choice Scientist Setup the IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH/Temperature Tester to the Jenco Wand App here.

Materials

  1. IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH/Temperature Tester
  2. pH 4 Buffer Solution
  3. Two AA Batteries (Included)
  4. Container for fresh buffer solution
  5. Mobile phone or tablet

Method 

  1. Remove the single screw on the top of the device then remove the battery compartment cover.
  2. Install the two included AA batteries, observing the polarity.
  3. Replace the battery compartment lid and screw back into place.
  4. If this is the first time using the pH reader, soak the electrode in pH 4 buffer solution for between 0.5 - 2 hours before the first use.
  5. Download the Jenco Wand app, ensuring that the product code in the App title corresponds with the device you have. Note: there is a paid pro version of the Jenco wand app with enhanced features. See Appendix A (below) for the Basic vs. Pro app breakdown to determine the best one for your needs.
  6. Once downloaded, open the app. When opening the app for the first time, it will give you a quick overview of how to get started.
  7. Press the power button to switch on the meter. There will be two quick consecutive repeating blinks of the Bluetooth light to indicate the wand is on and in pairing mode.
  8. Press the settings tab on the bottom right-hand side of the app.
  9. Then press ‘pair’ on the top of the screen.
  10. The app will display all available and in range meters. Press connect when you see your device appear.
  11. The meter will connect almost instantly.
  12. Important; before first use, calibrate your IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH/Temperature Tester. For a step-by-step guide and video, check out our video  “How to Calibrate the IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH reader.”

Conclusion

Download and use the free Jenco app with the IC-pH610B Bluetooth pH reader, and you’ll have a device that’s mobile-friendly, straightforward to set up and use.

For more information on this or other Jenco pH readers, see the links below or contact us!

Additional links

Appendix A

See the table below for a comparison of Jenco Wand Application free (basic) versus pro.

Basic Edition Pro Edition
  • Display primary measurement and temperature
  • All features of the Basic Edition
  • Display reading quality
  • Save readings with GPS information
  • Display battery life
  • Share saved readings to other apps
  • Guided calibration
  • View calibration history
  • Customise displays and reading

 

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