Types of OHAUS pH Meters
With almost 100 years of experience producing weighing devices, OHAUS has plenty of experience in the laboratory and scientific instrument industry. In more recent years, OHAUS has decided to build on this expertise and launch new ranges of products, including an extensive range of pH meters.
This article reviews three main types of pH meters manufactured by OHAUS that are relevant to a wide range of industries and professions. Including pen testers for measurements on the go, to handheld meters for fieldwork and professional laboratory benchtop meters.
About OHAUS
OHAUS started as a scale repair business in 1907. Today they are a world leader in the manufacture of an immense range of scales and weighing equipment.
In 2015, OHAUS leveraged its comprehensive knowledge and experience to launch its new ranges of laboratory products. Since then, the extent of OHAUS laboratory equipment has grown exponentially. OHAUS instruments now include centrifuges, moisture meters and of course, pH meters.
OHAUS pH Meters
There are three main types of OHAUS pH meters, and within each of the three types extends an assortment encompassing user-friendly economic meters to premium performance meters. No matter your application or budget, OHAUS will have a pH meter to suit your needs.
The examples of pH meters we review (below) fall into the three main types: pen pH meters, portable pH meters, and benchtop pH meters.
OHAUS Pen pH Meters If you are looking for an economical and straight forward way to measure pH, then pen meters may suit you well. These devices are small enough to fit in your pocket so they can be taken anywhere and facilitate restriction-free measuring.
StarterPen pH meter
Product Code: IC-ST20
Like all pen meters from OHAUS, the IC-ST20 is simple, fast, and straightforward to use. The meter measures pH at any given temperature. This meter has the advantage of requiring only one-hand to operate, so your other hand is free to handle samples.
Application: The IC-ST20 be used to sample solutions in the lab or for fieldwork, anywhere a portable, waterproof pH device is required.
Outstanding Features: 3 point calibration, automatic temperature compensation, pH range of 0.0-14.0, dual temperature/pH display and battery-saving automatic shutdown after six minutes of non-use.
Measures: pH range from 0.0-14.0 with accuracy of ± 0.05pH.
Connectivity: N/A
Inclusions: Free shipping and free returns
OHAUS Portable pH Meters Portable pH meters offer convenience, reliability, and enhanced durability, all in one compact design. These units are suitable for both field use or within the lab.
Starter 300 Portable pH Meter with an included probe
This pH meter offers the accuracy of benchtop meters with portability. Supplied with a meter stand, wrist strap, and IP54 housing, the IC-ST300-G is both durable and versatile. The 30-measurement library stores data for future reference and allows the user to recall the last calibrated data at the touch of a button.
Application: Recommended anywhere accuracy and portability are essential. Suitable for field and laboratory use.
Outstanding Features: Auto buffer recognition with four different buffer groups makes it easy to avoid errors during the calibration process, Automatic temperature compensation, 30-measurement library to store data for future reference, and you can easily recall the last calibration data for reference. Supplied with a wrist strap. Has an IP54 rating
Measures: ThepH range from 0.0-14.0 with an accuracy of ± 0.01 pH.
Connectivity: N/A
Inclusions: Free shipping and free returns
OHAUS Benchtop pH Meters Benchtop meters are designed to perform high-level experiments and research. They are extremely accurate, packed with smart features, and intuitively easy to use. Benchtop designs generally have a meter body with an LCD screen and an electrode arm that can be attached to the meter body or independent.
Starter 3000 pH and ORP Bench Meter
The IC-Starter3100F is accurate, reliable, and packed with smart features, making it ideal for laboratory use. This model features an independent and adjustable electrode holder for hands-free pH measuring, a large backlit LCD screen, a 99-item memory for efficient data documentation, and an RS232 interface for seamless connection to external devices for data storage or transfer.
Application: Recommended for laboratory use or anywhere a standalone and highly accurate meter is required.
Outstanding Features: 99 data point memory, adjustable independent electrode holder, RS232 connection to allow for data storage or transfer, Auto buffer recognition with three calibration points, Automatic temperature compensation, and an extra-large LCD screen.
Measures: The pH range from -2.00 to 16.00 with an accuracy of ± 0.01 pH.
Connectivity: The IC-Starter3100F has an RS232 connection which can be used to connect peripheral devices such as printers or computers to the meter.
Inclusions: Free shipping and free returns.
See what OHAUS supply in the box with the IC-Starter3100F in the video below
Conclusion
OHAUS has an impressive pedigree manufacturing scientific equipment. The range now extends to high-performance pH meters. Instrument Choice recommends you become familiar with these new products if measuring pH is an important aspect of your work.
View the entire range of pH and water quality meters by OHAUS here.
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