The Apera PH60-MT (AI3735) is a professional handheld pH meter designed for direct measurements in fresh and frozen meat, fish, poultry, cheese, dough, and other solid or semi-solid food samples. It combines the PH60 professional meter body with the Swiss-made LabSen 765 blade-spear pH/temperature electrode, featuring a food-grade titanium sheath that penetrates dense and frozen samples. Its open-junction design and polymer electrolyte help reduce clogging caused by proteins and fats, supporting reliable measurements in complex food matrices. The electrode's specialized glass membrane is designed to withstand the mechanical demands of direct sample penetration. The meter displays pH and temperature simultaneously, automatically locks stable readings, and uses a three-color backlit display to indicate measurement, calibration, and alarm conditions. The complete kit includes calibration solutions, electrode-soaking solution, a CalPod Solution Organizer, and a rugged carrying case.
• Product Type: Handheld pH meter kit for solid and semi-solid samples
• Brand: Apera Instruments
• Model: PH60-MT
• Meter Model: Apera PH60
• SKU: AI3735
• Measurement Parameters: pH and temperature
• pH Measurement Range: −2.00 to 16.00 pH
• pH Accuracy: ±0.01 pH
• Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5°C
• Temperature Compensation Range: 0–50°C (meter)
• Electrode: Swiss-made LabSen 765 blade-spear pH/temperature electrode
• Electrode Body Material: Food-grade titanium
• Electrode Design: Blade-spear tip for direct penetration of solid and semi-solid samples
• Junction Design: Open junction with polymer electrolyte to help prevent clogging from proteins and fats
• Glass Membrane: Specialized spear glass membrane rated by the manufacturer as approximately 10 times stronger than traditional glass membranes
• Electrode Temperature Rating: 0–100°C, according to the product description
• Calibration: Automatic 1–3-point calibration with automatic buffer recognition
• Supported Calibration Buffers: pH 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, and 12.45
• Included Calibration Solutions: Ready-to-use pH 4.00, 7.00, and 10.01 buffers
• Reading Stability: Automatic reading lock captures stable measurements without requiring manual hold
• Measurement Alerts: Configurable alarms flag readings outside preset thresholds
• Electrode Diagnostics: Self-diagnosis helps identify electrode-condition issues
• Display: Large LCD with three-color backlighting—blue for measurement, green for calibration, and red for alarm conditions
• Primary Applications: Fresh and frozen meat, fish, poultry, cheese, fruit, dough, and other solid or semi-solid food samples
• Additional Applications: General aqueous pH testing, extraction-fluid monitoring, and nutrient-solution checks
• Sample Preparation: Designed for direct measurement without preparing a slurry or diluting the sample
• Frozen Sample Testing: Blade-spear electrode is designed to penetrate frozen samples without requiring thawing or homogenization
• Electrode Replacement: LabSen 765 is replaceable and compatible with the PH60 meter body using the required 8-pin connection
• Included Accessories: PH60 meter, LabSen 765 electrode, pH 4.00/7.00/10.01 buffer solutions, soaking solution, CalPod Solution Organizer, and rugged carrying case
• Meter Warranty: 2 years
• Electrode Warranty: 6 months
Key Advantage: The Apera PH60-MT combines accurate pH measurement with a food-grade titanium blade-spear electrode designed for direct testing of dense, fatty, protein-rich, and frozen samples. Its open-junction construction helps reduce clogging, while automatic reading lock and configurable alarms streamline routine quality-control checks. The replaceable electrode and included calibration accessories make it a practical solution for food-processing operations and laboratories that need portable pH measurements without the time and variability associated with preparing sample slurries.