Hanna HI98163 Professional Portable Meat pH Meter

Hanna HI98163 Professional Portable Meat pH Meter – Precision and Hygiene for Meat pH Analysis

The Hanna HI98163 Professional Portable Meat pH Meter is a rugged and highly accurate portable pH meter, purpose-built for the meat industry. Equipped with the specialized FC2323 Foodcare pH electrode, designed for direct penetration into meat and semi-solid samples, this meter ensures quick, accurate pH readings with minimal sample disruption.

With an IP67 waterproof housing, automatic temperature compensation, advanced calibration features, and USB data transfer capability, the HI98163 provides everything professionals need for precise and reliable pH monitoring in meat processing and quality assurance.

Key Features

• Specialized for Meat & Semi-Solid Samples
  Supplied with the FC2323 PVDF-body meat pH electrode, featuring a built-in temperature sensor and DIN quick-connect, ideal for meat cuts, minced meat, and processed products.

• High-Resolution pH Measurement

  • Range: –2.000 to 20.000 pH

  • Selectable Resolution: 0.1 / 0.01 / 0.001 pH

  • Accuracy: ±0.1 / ±0.002 pH

• Robust mV and Temperature Performance

  • mV Range: ±2000 mV

  • mV Accuracy: ±0.2 mV

  • Temperature Range: –20.0 to 120.0 °C (–4.0 to 248.0 °F)

  • Temperature Accuracy: ±0.4 °C (±0.8 °F)

• Flexible Calibration Options
  Perform up to five-point calibration using seven standard buffers (pH 1.68–12.45) and up to five custom buffers. Slope calibration range: 80%–110%.

• Automatic/Manual Temperature Compensation
  Delivers accurate pH results regardless of sample temperature. Ideal for fresh, chilled, or cooked meat testing.

• Data Logging and USB Connectivity
  Store 200 readings (100 pH + 100 mV) with on-demand logging and export via opto-isolated USB using optional HI92000 PC software.

• Built for Demanding Environments
  IP67-rated housing, 100% humidity tolerance, and extended battery life make it suitable for busy production lines and field work.

• Long Battery Life and Custom Auto-Off
  Runs for up to 200 hours on 4 x AA batteries (50 hours with backlight). Auto-off timer is user-selectable for energy efficiency.

Technical Specifications

Applications

The HI98163 is ideal for:

• Slaughterhouses & Meat Processors – Monitoring pH in meat carcasses, muscle tissue, or ground products

• Quality Assurance Laboratories – Ensuring product safety and consistency through accurate pH control

• Cooked Meat & Sausage Production – Measuring pH during fermentation or curing stages

• Field Testing & Inspection – On-site verification for compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO)

• Research & Development – Supporting formulation and shelf-life studies in meat science