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Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments
Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855 pH Meter Apera Instruments

Apera PH60-VS Viscous-Sample pH Kit with LabSen 855

$269.00

    Viscous sample? Choose the reference for the job. The PH60-VS pairs PH60 with LabSen 855 for its defined sample workflow.

    • Exact external probe: LabSen 855 / AI3243
    • Includes pH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.01 buffers, CalPod and KCl storage solution
    • Meter limits and electrode/sample limits are separate

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APERA INSTRUMENTS / PH60-VS / AI3733

Viscous sample?
Choose the reference for the job.

Thick samples are not just slow-moving water. PH60-VS pairs the portable PH60 meter with LabSen 855, using its pre-pressurized reference and ceramic junction for appropriate viscous-liquid measurements.

Choose the 855 configuration when the sample and method call for viscous-liquid reference performance. Check actual formulation compatibility; a cosmetics, paint or slurry label is not a guarantee for every solvent or mixture.

Apera PH60-VS with specified LabSen 855 external electrode
Matched kit: PH60 body and LabSen 855. The external electrode is not an extra generic PH60-E.

LabSen 855

Supplied electrode

Replacement AI3243

0.01 pH

Meter resolution

Meter accuracy: ±0.01 pH ±1 digit

8-pin

Matched external connection

Not an ordinary BNC-only substitution

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REFERENCE FLOW AND MATRIX FIT

A thick formulation is not just slow water.

Reference design

The pre-pressurized reference is selected for appropriate viscous-sample work; it is not user-refillable.

Representative contact

Choose preparation and contact conditions that represent the actual formulation, not just a separated liquid layer.

Residue control

Cleaning and carryover checks remain essential with coatings, slurries and formulated samples.

Internal gel-KCl is not the storage vial and not a process-pressure rating. Confirm actual solvents, chemistry and temperature before selecting a specialized probe.

Exact PH60-VS kit diagram from its currentUS manufacturer manual
Manufacturer kit diagram. The text checklist provides readable ordering details; solution volumes are not assumed from other regions.

Know the exact probe
and standards in the case.

PH60 meter body, LabSen 855 external pH/temperature electrode, CalPod solution organizer, pH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.01 buffers, 3M KCl storage solution, protective cap, instructions and carrying case. Four AAA batteries are factory-installed per the model’s preparation instructions.

The current US kit buffer set is pH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.01. Match that working set to your sample and calibration method; do not assume every specialized PH60 package contains the same buffers.

SAMPLE FIT BEFORE FEATURE COUNT

Where this configuration fits.

Cosmetic and formulated liquids

Use a representative compatible formulation and a residue-removal routine. Do not infer universal solvent compatibility from the application category.

Paints and viscous mixtures

Maintain glass and junction contact and avoid sample carryover. Reference design does not remove the need for method selection and cleaning.

Slurries and difficult flow

Evaluate preparation and contact conditions rather than assuming a settled liquid layer represents the complete sample.

The electrode is the specialized part.

Pre-pressurized gel-KCl reference with silver-ion-trap design. The ceramic junction and its sample contact are part of the method, not a universal chemical-compatibility or maintenance-free guarantee.

Pre-pressurization describes the internal reference design, not a user-refillable reservoir or an industrial process-pressure rating. The listed 855 is non-refillable.

Manufacturer PH60-VS sample/probe reference illustration
Reference imagery illustrates the application or technology. The supplied exact probe is LabSen 855.

Set up the method before chasing the number.

Choose a method that gives the glass and reference junction good contact with a representative sample. Rinse/remove residues between samples and follow contamination-specific cleaning and subsequent rehydration instructions.

Calibrate the pH system

Use the specified kit buffers and current instructions. Start at neutral as directed, then choose the appropriate additional points. Do not infer an included ORP or EC probe.

Make the right contact

Keep glass and junction in contact with a representative sample, limit carryover, and wait for a stable reading under the defined method.

Meter electronics and sample suitability are different.

The current US specialized-kit manual specifies a PH60 display range of -2.00 to 16.00 pH, 0.01 pH resolution and ±0.01 pH ±1 digit meter accuracy. Those numbers do not by themselves establish probe-range, chemical compatibility or total method accuracy.

Temperature measurement/ATC is 0-100 °C in these current US kit instructions. A higher electrode-only temperature figure does not extend that electronic interval or validate every part of the assembly in the sample.

This probe’s temperature context

Current US kit/probe pages list 0-100 °C; higher manual electrode-only figures require revision confirmation

Storage solution is not a refill instruction.

The listed LabSen 855 is non-refillable. Its internal reference/electrolyte description is separate from the external 3M KCl storage vial. Do not open/refill the reference because a chemical name appears in a table.

Rinse before and after measurements without rubbing the glass. Use contaminant-specific manufacturer care rather than an improvised chemical recipe; after deep cleaning follow the required rehydration and recalibration sequence.

Store the probe in its tightly closed vial with the specified 3M KCl solution, not tap, RO, distilled or deionized water. Keep solution fresh and the connector clean/dry. A dry or poorly stored probe needs the model’s recovery routine before calibration.

See the LabSen family technology.

Apera’s electrode-family introduction explains the general technology. It is not an exact PH60-VS operating tutorial; use this kit’s current manual for sample preparation, limits and care.

Related general-water measurement workflows.

These are separate instruments for different water-measurement tasks, not substitute specialized electrodes for PH60-VS. A general-water meter link does not establish HF, caustic, hot-process or direct-food compatibility.

Related workflow: Hanna HI98195 general-water pH/ORP/EC meter

Related workflow: Hanna HI98197 pure-water EC/resistivity meter

PH60-VS buying and method questions

What makes PH60-VS a viscous-sample kit?

It supplies LabSen 855 with a pre-pressurized reference and ceramic junction, paired with the PH60 body. It is not simply a different label on the ordinary PH60-E pocket probe.

What is in AI3733?

The kit includes PH60, LabSen 855, CalPod, pH 4.00/7.00/10.01 buffers, 3M KCl storage solution, cap, instructions and case, with four AAA batteries installed as indicated in preparation.

Can it test every cosmetic or paint formulation?

No universal formulation/solvent compatibility is established. Match actual chemistry and sample preparation to the current 855 guidance instead of treating a category name as a blanket approval.

Does pre-pressurized mean I should refill it?

No. LabSen 855 is specified as non-refillable. Internal gel KCl and external 3M KCl storage solution have different purposes.

Can I use a 130 °C electrode figure as kit temperature capability?

No. Current US pages and manuals have differing electrode upper bounds, and meter/ATC limits are separate. Confirm the exact revision and whole-system conditions before high-end use; do not market a 130 °C complete-kit capability.

Does the glass require cleaning after viscous samples?

Yes. Remove residues using current compatible cleaning guidance, not abrasion or an improvised chemical recipe. Rehydrate and recalibrate after deep cleaning as directed.

Which replacement probe fits?

Use LabSen 855, AI3243, with the correct 8-pin connection. Similar-looking LabSen cutaways do not establish that another probe is supplied or interchangeable for the method.

What does ±0.01 pH ±1 digit describe?

It is the PH60 meter’s stated accuracy. It does not independently certify accuracy for every viscous matrix, temperature or sample-preparation method.

Match the sample.
Confirm the exact kit.

Review PH60-VS and its LabSen 855 configuration, then return to the price and ordering controls. Blue Tiger Scientific can help clarify exact kit, probe and method requirements before ordering.

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    SpecificationDetail
    BrandApera Instruments
    Kit / manufacturer catalogPH60-VS / AI3733
    Included electrodeLabSen 855 / AI3243
    Electrode interface8-pin; matched PH60 socket arrangement
    RefillableNo; storage liquid is external
    JunctionCeramic
    Specialized reference/sensorPre-pressurized gel-KCl reference with silver-ion-trap design
    Meter pH range-2.00 to 16.00 pH
    Meter pH resolution0.01 pH
    Meter pH accuracy±0.01 pH ±1 digit
    Temperature measurement / ATC0-100 °C in current US kit manual; not an unrestricted probe/system rating
    Temperature resolution0.1 °C
    Probe temperature contextCurrent US kit/probe pages list 0-100 °C; higher manual electrode-only figures require revision confirmation
    Supplied US pH bufferspH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.01
    External storage solution3M KCl; not a refill instruction
    Power4 AAA alkaline batteries; installed per preparation guide
    ReadoutpH and temperature
    Optional ORPORP electrode not supplied or implied by this kit
    Sample-method notePre-pressurization describes the internal reference design, not a user-refillable reservoir or an industrial process-pressure rating. The listed 855 is non-refillable.

    Ordering Information

    Ordering detailIncluded configuration
    Manufacturer catalogAI3733
    Blue Tiger SKUBTS-AI3733
    Working kitPH60 meter body, LabSen 855 external pH/temperature electrode, CalPod solution organizer, pH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.01 buffers, 3M KCl storage solution, protective cap, instructions and carrying case. Four AAA batteries are factory-installed per the model’s preparation instructions.
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    Warranty Information

    APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC warrants  this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agree to repair or replace free of charge, at the option of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC, any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to the responsibility of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC for a period of TWO YEARS for the instrument and SIX MONTHS for the probe from the delivery.

    This limited warranty does NOT cover any issues due to:

    • Accidental damage
    • Improper use
    • Normal wear and tear
    • Transportation
    • Storage
    • Failure to follow the product instructions
    • Unauthorized maintenance, modifications, combination or use with any products, materials, processes, systems or other matter
    • Unauthorized repair
    • External causes such as accidents, abuse, or other actions or events beyond our reasonable control.

    PH60-VS official documents

    Use the current US exact-kit manual for the supplied configuration and operation. The LabSen handbook is additional method/selection reference, not a replacement for those instructions. Each card opens a PDF in a new tab.

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