Meter, pH / temperature, for meat, complete with FC 232D probe

The HI-99163 has a waterproof and compact casing, large dual-line display, and automatic pH calibration at one or two points. The meter works at cold store operating temperatures to 0°C.

A reliable pH measurement is an important factor in the field of meat science. pH affects many quality factors including colour, grading, tenderness, texture and process characteristics. A direct measurement of muscle pH, deep in the muscle is the best way to determine the pH of the muscle.

HI-99163 is a portable pH and temperature meter with a special probe dedicated to the measurement of pH in meat processing. The HI-99163 has a waterproof and compact casing, large dual-line display, and automatic pH calibration at one or two points. The meter works at cold store operating temperatures to 0°C

The FC2323 probe has been specially designed for meat processing and can accommodate a removable stainless steel knife for meat/muscle penetration (FC099 bought separately). The FC2323 is a penetration style pH electrode with a conical sensing tip and features an easy to clean, PVDF body and single junction gel filled reference with a free diffusion sleeve style reference junction.

A built-in temperature sensor allows simultaneous temperature compensated pH and temperature readings and an integral pH sensor pre-amplifier provides measurement impervious to noise and electrical interferences often experienced at cold temperatures with conventional pH equipment.

The FC2323 electrode and the stainless steel pointed blade, together with the HI-99163 pH meter are ready for portable pH measurements in intact muscle in meat processing operations.

 

Key features

 

• Simultaneous pH and temperature measurements on a large dual-line LCD Display
• Automatic pH calibration at one or two points within two memorised buffer sets (standard or NIST)
• Selectable temperature unit (°C or °F)
• Electrode condition indicator
• mV of pH measurement for electrode check
• FC2323 dedicated pH with integral temperature sensor
• Probe quick connect system
• Battery life indication and low battery detection
• Keystroke confirmation tone
• Auto-off function
• Waterproof casing IP67

 

The meter package includes:

 

• FC2323 amplified pH/temperature probe and stainless steel blade (FC099), DIN Connector and 1m cable
• pH 4.01 & 7.01 buffer sachet
• HI-700630 grease and fats acid cleaning solution (2 sachets)
• 100ml beaker (1)
• Alkaline batteries: 1.5V AAA x 3
• Rugged carrying case
• Calibration certificate of meter
• Calibration certificate of probe
• Instruction manual

 

Replaceable Electrode – No need to replace the whole meter when the electrode needs replacing. Spare and replacement electrodes are available for this product.

Replaceable blade: FC099 stainless steel knife

pH Range	-	-2.00 to 16.00 pH
pH Resolution	-	0.01pH
pH Accuracy	-	±0.02 pH
Calibration	-	automatic, one or two-point selectable buffer set standard pH 4.01, 7.01, 10.01 or NIST pH 4.01, 6.86, 9.18
Temperature Compensation	-	automatic from -5.0 to 105.0°C
Temperature Range	-	-5.0 to 105.0°C
Temperature Resolution	-	0.1°C
Accuracy	-	±0.5°C (up to 60°C); ±1.0°C (outside)
mV range	-	±825 mV (pH-mV)
Resolution	-	1 mV
Accuracy	-	±1 mV (pH-mV)
Additional Specifications:
Probe	-	FC2323 pre-amplified pH/temperature probe, DIN connector and 1m cable (included)
Battery Type/Life	-	1.5V AAA(3) / approximately 1400 hours of continuous use
Auto-off	-	auto-off after 8 minutes of non-use
Environment	-	0 to 50°C; RH max. 100%
Dimensions/Weight	-	154 x 63 x 30 mm / 196g
Case ingress protection rating	-	IP67
Ordering Information:	-	HI-99163 is supplied with FC2323 pH PVDF electrode with internal temperature sensor and stainless steel blade, HI-70004 pH 4.01 buffer sachet, HI-70007 pH 7.01 buffer sachet, HI-700630 grease and fats acid electrode cleaning solution sachets (2), batteries, instruction manual and rugged carrying case