The Apera PH60Z-MT (AI3751) is a professional handheld pH meter designed for direct measurement in fresh and frozen meats, fish, poultry, cheese, dough, and other solid or semi-solid food samples. It combines the Bluetooth-enabled PH60-Z smart meter with the Swiss-engineered LabSen 765 titanium blade-spear pH/temperature electrode. Its food-grade titanium sheath penetrates dense and frozen samples, while the open-junction design and polymer electrolyte help prevent clogging and fouling caused by proteins and fats. The electrode's glass membrane is engineered to be approximately 10 times stronger than a traditional bulb glass membrane, reducing breakage risk during demanding food-processing operations. No slurry preparation, homogenization, or secondary sample container is required.
The meter connects to Apera's ZenTest mobile app through Bluetooth 5.0, enabling guided calibration, timestamped and geo-tagged records, notes, photos, cloud logging, and data sharing. It also operates independently without a smartphone. Its three-color backlit display, automatic reading lock, configurable reading alarms, and replaceable electrode support routine quality-control workflows.
• Product Type: Smart handheld pH meter kit for solid and semi-solid samples
• Brand: Apera Instruments
• Model: PH60Z-MT
• SKU: AI3751
• Measurement Parameters: pH and temperature
• pH Accuracy: ±0.01 pH
• Included Electrode: Swiss-engineered LabSen 765 blade-spear pH/temperature electrode
• Electrode Body Material: Food-grade titanium
• Electrode Junction: Open junction with polymer electrolyte
• Electrode Design: Blade-spear tip for direct penetration of solid, dense, and frozen samples
• Glass Membrane: Manufacturer-rated at approximately 10 times the strength of a traditional bulb glass membrane
• Temperature Compensation: Automatic (ATC) through the built-in temperature sensor
• Calibration: Automatic 1–3-point calibration with buffer recognition
• Included Calibration Buffers: Ready-to-use pH 4.00, 7.00, and 10.01 solutions
• Reading Stability: Automatic Reading Lock holds stabilized readings on screen
• Reading Alarm: Configurable alarms flag results outside preset limits
• Display: Three-color backlit display for measurement status
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
• Mobile App: Apera ZenTest for iOS and Android
• Data Management: Timestamped, geo-tagged cloud records with notes and photos
• Data Sharing: Measurement records can be shared through the app via email
• Standalone Operation: Functions as a conventional pH meter without a smartphone connection
• Primary Applications: Fresh and frozen meat, fish, poultry, cheese, dough, gels, cured products, and fermented foods
• Additional Applications: Direct pH testing of dense or semi-solid food matrices, including suitable high-protein and high-fat samples
• Sample Preparation: Direct insertion; no slurry preparation or homogenization required
• Electrode Replacement: LabSen 765 is replaceable and compatible with supported Apera PH60 and PH60-Z meter bodies, as well as compatible 8-pin instruments
• Included Accessories: PH60-Z 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 PH60Z-MT combines direct pH testing of solid and frozen food samples with Bluetooth-based quality-control documentation. Its titanium blade-spear electrode and polymer electrolyte help reduce mechanical damage, protein-related clogging, and fouling, while the ZenTest app supports traceable records without requiring manual transcription. The meter can still operate independently of a smartphone, making it practical for food-processing floors and laboratory testing stations.