The HI98162 is a rugged, waterproof, Foodcare portable pH meter that measures pH and temperature using the specialized FC1013 probe for milk products. This professional, waterproof meter complies with IP67 standards. The HI98162 is supplied with all necessary accessories to perform a pH/temperature measurement packaged into a durable thermoformed carrying case that holds the meters, probes and calibration buffers securely in place.
The HI98162 uses the FC1013 amplified pH electrode with PVDF body. This specialized electrode offers numerous features that improve pH testing for milk
producers. An integrated temperature sensor allows for temperature compensated pH measurements without the need for a separate temperature probe. The
contact between the bulb's large surface area and the milk sample ensures a stable calibration and measurement.
An integral part of any pH electrode is the reference junction. The reference junction is a part of the electrode that allows for the flow of ions located
in the reference cell into the sample being tested. It is vital that this flow occurs in order to complete an electrical circuit, which ultimately
determines the pH value. Any clogging of the junction will prevent completion of the circuit, resulting in readings that are erratic or constantly
drifting.
The FC1013 probe utilizes a secondary reference chamber with ceramic outer junction allowing aqueous silver free electrolyte to flow slowly through the
porous ceramic frit providing accurate readings for aqueous samples.
The durable PVDF body of the FC1013 ensures pH measurements can be safely taken on the dairy farm or production floor. The components of the electrode
are also able to withstand a wider range of temperatures to allow for accuracy during stages such as pasteurization, which requires heating to temperatures
near 72 C (161 F).
Features:
- Ergonomic, rugged, waterproof (IP67) design
- Five-point pH calibration with seven standard buffers and five custom buffers
- Calibration timeout to alert the user at a defined interval when the calibration has expired
- Log-on-demand
- AutoHold: Freezes displayed measurement reading upon stabilization
- Connectivity: PC connectivity via a sealed opto-isolated micro USB and HI92000 software
- Multiple language selection
- 200 hour battery life with battery level displayed on measurement screen
- Menu driven for ease of use with virtual-key extended functionality
- Contextual help at the press of a button
- Backlit, graphic LCD
CAL Check features:
- Alerts user to potential problems during calibration including when to clean electrode and possible buffer contamination
- Displays overall condition of the pH electrode after calibration that is based on the offset and slope characteristics
GLP Features:
- GLP data including date, time, pH calibration buffers, offset, and slope
- GLP data stored with logged data for traceability
Specifications
- pH Range: -2.0 to 20.0 pH; -2.00 to 20.00 pH; -2.000 to 20.000 pH
- pH Resolution: 0.1 pH; 0.01 pH; 0.001 pH
- pH Accuracy: +/- 0.1; +/- 0.002 pH
- pH Calibration: up to five point calibration, seven standard buffers available (1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01, 12.45) + five custom buffers
- mV Range: +/- 2000 mV
- mV Resolution: 0.1 mV
- mV Accuracy: +/- 0.2 mV
- Temperature Range: -20.0 to 120.0 C (-4.0 to 248.0 F)
- Temperature Resolution: 0.1 C (0.1 F)
- Temperature Accuracy: +/- 0.4 C (+/- 0.8 F) (excluding probe error)
- Temperature Compensation: manual or automatic from -20.0 to 120.0 C (-4.0 to 248.0 F)
- Slope Calibration: from 80 to 110%
- Electrode/Probe: FC1013 pre-amplified pH probe with internal temperature sensor, quick connect DIN connector and 1 m (3.3) cable (included)
- Log-on-demand: 200 samples (100 pH and 100 mV range)
- PC Connectivity: opto-isolated USB with optional HI 92000 software and micro USB cable
- Battery Type/Life: 1.5V AA batteries (4) / approximately 200 hours of continuous use without backlight (50 hours with backlight)
- Auto-off: user selectable: 5, 10, 30, 60 min or can be disabled
- Environment: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F); RH 100% (IP67)
- Dimensions: 185 x 93 x 35.2 mm (7.3 x 3.6 x 1.4 inch.)
