The Apera PH8500-MT (AI5558) is a premium handheld pH meter designed for direct testing of raw, frozen, and processed meat, fish, and semi-frozen samples. It includes the Swiss-made LabSen 763 titanium-body blade-spear electrode, which penetrates samples without requiring slurries or thawing. The meter provides GLP data logging, USB data export, and IP57 protection for professional food-processing and quality-control environments.
• Brand: Apera Instruments
• Model / SKU: PH8500-MT / AI5558
• pH Range: −2.00 to 16.00 pH
• Accuracy: ±0.01 pH ±1 digit
• Included Electrode: LabSen 763 titanium-body blade-spear pH/temperature electrode
• Electrode Response: Stabilized readings in approximately 15–30 seconds
• Calibration: Automatic 1–3-point calibration; recognizes pH 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, and 12.45 buffers
• Data Storage: 500 GLP records, with manual or timed recording
• Connectivity: USB data export and real-time PC data storage
• Protection Rating: IP57 waterproof and dustproof
• Power Supply: Batteries or USB
• Warranty: 3 years for the meter; 6 months for the electrode
Key Advantage: The PH8500-MT combines direct-insertion meat pH testing with traceable GLP records and USB export. Its robust titanium blade-spear electrode is designed for repeated use in dense or semi-frozen samples, while the waterproof body suits wet food-processing and quality-control environments.