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HI98168

HI98168

Portable soil acidity pH meter

Portable pH-mV-°C°F meter [soil and agriculture]
  • pH range: -2.000 to 20.000 pH; mV conversion: ±2000.0 mV; temperature: -20.0 to 120.0 °C, -4.0 to 248.0 °F

  • Designed specifically for acidity-pH measurement and analysis of samples in agriculture/gardening/soil industries

  • Large LCD screen display allows you to easily view pH, pH-mV, temperature measurement readings and instrument performance status from multiple angles; features a carefully designed Sensor Check™ function that allows users to check electrode status at any time;

  • Automatic endpoint locking function can lock stable readings on the LCD, making it convenient to read measurement results and record them; USB data interface, 200 data records [100 pH reading records, 100 mV reading records];

  • GLP function, query acidity-pH calibration data, up to five-point automatic recognition calibration and five-point custom calibration, built-in seven standard calibration points, messages on the graphical LCD, allowing easy and accurate calibration

  • New design, rugged and durable, built-in amplifier and temperature sensor conical glass acidity-pH electrode, convenient and quick setup and calibration modes, making the meter easier to operate.

Waterproof:

Ergonomic, rugged and durable waterproof (IP67) design, able to withstand harsh environments

Automatic calibration :

HI98168 can connect 5 points, including custom buffers. Calibration buffers are automatically recognized; after calibration, the buffer values used will be displayed on the screen

Calibration check:

  • Alerts the user to potential problems during calibration, including when to clean the electrode and possible buffer contamination.

  • Displays the overall condition of the pH electrode after calibration based on offset and slope characteristics

GLP data:

GLP data can be viewed at any time, including recorded readings. Calibration data includes date, time, pH calibration buffers, offset and slope.

Dot matrix LCD screen:

The high-contrast graphical LCD screen is easy to view in bright sunlight as well as in low-light areas with backlight. The combination of dedicated and virtual keys allows easy, intuitive operation of the meter in multiple languages.

On-demand logging:

Record up to 100 samples on demand (100 pH/100 mV)

PC connection:

Sealed optically isolated USB connects to a PC via micro USB cable and a PC running HI92000 software

Intuitive dot matrix display:

HI98168 features a backlit graphical LCD design. It has virtual keys, battery status indicator and error messages. Users will find the meter interface intuitive and easy to read. A dedicated help key provides information related to the current meter operation and can be used at any stage of the setup or measurement process to display context-sensitive help.

Automatic buffer recognition:

  • Low battery indicator, optional auto-off.  

  • Auto power off: user selectable: 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes or can be disabled

Order No. HI98168
Product name Professional GroLine portable soil pH meter - HI98168
Quote required Yes
pH range -2.0 to 20.0; -2.00 to 20.00; -2.000 to 20.000 pH
pH resolution 0.1; 0.01; 0.001 pH
pH accuracy ±0.1; ±0.01; ±0.002 pH
pH calibration Up to five-point calibration, providing seven standard buffers (1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01, 12.45) and five custom buffers
pH input impedance 10¹² ohms
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; ±0.8F (excluding probe error)
Temperature compensation Automatic or manual, -20.0 to 120.0 °C (-4.0 to 248.0°F)
Electrode HI12923 refillable pH electrode with conical tip, internal temperature sensor, quick-connect DIN connector and 1 m (3.3' cable)
Logging type On-demand logging
Logging memory Up to 200 samples (100 pH/100 mV)
Connectivity Optically isolated USB
Auto power off User selectable
Display LCD screen (backlit display)
Battery type/life 1.5V AA (4) / approx. 200 hours of continuous use without backlight (50 hours with backlight)
IP protection Protection class IP67
Environment 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); relative humidity 100% 
Dimensions 185 x 93 x 36.2 mm (5.7 x 3.6 x 1.4 in)
Weight 400 g (14.2 oz)
Ordering information HI98168 is supplied with HI12923 glass body pH electrode, HI7004M pH 4.01 buffer solution (230 mL), HI7007M pH 7.01 buffer solution (230 mL), HI7051M soil sample preparation solution (230 ml), HI700663 electrode cleaning solution soil sediment sachet (1), HI700664 electrode cleaning solution humus sediment sachet (1), HI 721319 grinding auger (1), 100 mL plastic beaker (2), 1.5V AA batteries (4 pcs), HI92000 PC software, HI920015 micro USB cable, instruction manual with quick start guide, instrument quality certificate and HI720161 hard carrying case.

HI98168 is supplied with HI12923 glass body pH electrode, HI7004M pH 4.01 buffer solution (230 mL), HI7007M pH 7.01 buffer solution (230 mL), HI7051M soil sample preparation solution (230 ml), HI700663 electrode cleaning solution soil sediment sachet (1), HI700664 electrode cleaning solution humus sediment sachet (1), HI 721319 grinding auger (1), 100 mL plastic beaker (2), 1.5V AA batteries (4 pcs), HI92000 PC software, HI920015 micro USB cable, instruction manual with quick start guide, instrument quality certificate and HI720161 hard carrying case.

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The Problem

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Process Constraints

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Key Difficulties

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