Product Review: PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter (pH/ORP) Kit

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This review details the PH210-K Laqua Water Quality Meter (pH/ORP) Kit, a handheld pH meter that comes with everything required for precision pH measurements for field or laboratory tasks.

About Horiba Scientific

For over 60 years, Horiba Scientific has been engineering and developing high-quality water analysers. Horiba Scientific offers a diverse portfolio of meters and electrodes suitable for laboratory and field work applications.

Introducing the PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter

The PH210-K Laqua Water Quality Meter is a versatile, rugged, streamlined, lightweight, and accurate pH measuring tool designed for laboratory use and fieldwork. This model water quality tester is waterproof, dustproof, shock resistant and built for hands-free testing, ensuring it can take any conditions thrown its way.

PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter Kit Features & Benefits

• A complete kit: The IC-PH210-K has everything required for lab or field-based pH measurements, including:
  
  1. PH210 meter
  2. 9652-10D plastic-body, gel-filled pH electrode
  3. Electrode attachments
  4. 60 ml ph buffer solutions (pH 4.01, 7, and 10.01)
  5. 2 x AAA Alkaline batteries
  6. Operating manual; and
  7. Tough carrying case.
• Large, Backlit LCD screen: Suitable for viewing results under any lighting conditions.
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  Figure 1 Essential information at a glance.
  Information on the PH210-K LCD screen.

  Essential information at a glance: You won’t be fumbling around trying to find the information you need. On one screen, you can easily view the:
  1. Electrode condition
  2. Reading stability
  3. Parameter 
  4. Measurement
  5. Temperature
  6. Battery status; and
  7. Current mode. 
• High resolution, high accuracy: Enjoy measurement resolution of 0.01 and accuracy of ±0.01 pH.
• Convenient automatic data logging: The IC-PH210-K includes automatic data logging and the ability to store up to 500 data points on the onboard memory.
• No flat battery surprises: If you select the battery saving mode, you can set your device to automatically shut off after a selected period of up to 30 minutes.
• Lifeproof: The IC-PH210-K is IP67 rated waterproof, dustproof and capable of withstanding water immersion up to 1-metre depth for 30 mins.
• Eco-friendly, shock-proof, scratch-resistant, and non-slip: The IC-PH210-K is constructed with long-lasting and recyclable polycarbonate and TPE materials. Where used, TPE also provides non-slip and abrasion-resistant qualities.
• Temperature compensation options: Select between automatic or manual temperature compensation depending on your measurement needs.
• Electrode status indicator: The current electrode status screen display indicates the condition of the electrode between calibrations.
  

  Figure 2 Electrode status indicator symbol on the PH210-K

• Handy calibration-due alarm: Never take inaccurate pH measurements with an out-of-calibration electrode again! Set your device to remind you when calibration is due (programmable up to 90 days).
• Complete calibration for precise pH measurements: Choose between automatic pH calibration - up to 5 points (NIST, USA pH buffers) or up to 6 points (DIN pH buffers).
• Access calibration data with ease: View valuable calibration data by pressing CAL and then the DATA button to view the latest calibration data.
• Three convenient measurement modes: 
  1. Auto stable mode: In auto-stable mode, the meter displays live readings. The stability indicator () will blink until the measurement is stable.
  2. Auto hold mode: The meter locks and holds the stable reading. The stability indicator () blinks until the reading is stable, then HOLD will display along with the stable measurement.
  3. Real-time: The meter displays current readings; the stability indicator () and HOLD are not active.
• Intuitive button navigation: The IC-PH210-K has nine easy to understand and labelled operation buttons for straightforward measurement and calibration.
• Integrated kick-stand: The built-in kick-stand turns the IC-PH210-K from a handheld instrument into a benchtop meter. The stand folds away easily for convenient storage.
• Ergonomic design: Lightweight and portable, the IC-PH210-K is comfortable in hand and suitable for all-day use.
• Built-in electrode holder: Keeps your electrode safe when not in use and the attachment of two electrodes simultaneously.
• Optional add-ons: Can measure OPR using a separate probe (optional).

PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter Kit Key Specifications

PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter Kit Applications

Rugged, accurate, reliable and waterproof, the PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter is ideal for applications in:

• Agriculture
• Aquaculture
• Aquariums
• Ecological studies
• Laboratories
• Food processing
• Cooling towers
• Hydroponics; and
• Water and wastewater treatment.

Conclusion

What do our scientists’ conclude about the PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter Kit?

“Brimming with advanced features usually found in benchtop meters, the professional portable PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter Kit comes with everything required to take precision water quality measurements.

We highly recommend the IC-PH210-K for on the go pH measurements in applications where accuracy and reliability are essential.”

Want more information about the PH210-K Laqua Handheld Water Quality Meter Kit? Do you have a specialised application and would like advice on creating your pH testing kit? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].