{"product_id":"apera-labsen-241-6-243-6-246-5-ph-electrode-semi-micro-test-tube","title":"Apera LabSen 241-6 \/ 243-6 \/ 246-5 Semi-Micro pH Electrode for Test Tubes and Small Samples","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bts-labsen-241-6-description\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;color:#26332C;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(20px,4vw,48px);border:1px solid #B7D0BF;background:#F1F7F3;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAPERA INSTRUMENTS \/ LABSEN 241-6 · 243-6 · 246-5 \/ AI3103 \/ AI3117 \/ AI3235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eA Ø6 mm tip\u003cbr\u003efor test tubes and small samples.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6, 243-6 and 246-5 have a slim Ø6 mm sensing section for test tubes and small-volume samples above 0.2 mL; with Apera’s semi-micro container the smallest test volume is 60 µL. The 241-6 (BNC) and 243-6 (BNC\/RCA with temperature) are refillable; the 246-5 is the non-refillable 8-pin pH\/temperature version for PH60\/PH60-Z testers with the compatible 8-pin adapter\/socket installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eIt reads pH 0 to 14 from 0 to 100°C. Choose the version that matches your meter’s connector from the menu above. Apera warrants LabSen electrodes for six months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 241-6 · 243-6 · 246-5 pH electrode\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000 1000w\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\" width=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eApera LabSen 241-6 · 243-6 · 246-5.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"bts-labsen-samples-selector\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #FF931A;border-radius:10px;padding:0;margin:24px 0;background:#fff;overflow:visible;\"\u003e\u003csummary aria-label=\"Compare LabSen pH electrodes for small volumes, semi-solids, soil, food and meat. Expand or collapse the guide.\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:20px;background:#FF931A;color:#172b4d;cursor:pointer;border-radius:10px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:block;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:clamp(17px,2.6vw,21px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eChoose your LabSen electrode: small samples and solids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.55;margin-top:5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-when-closed\"\u003eClick or tap to compare 6 electrode families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-when-open\"\u003eCompare the models below - click or tap here to close\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bts-sp-toggle\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:0 0 38px;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(23,43,77,.35);border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:#172b4d;font-size:27px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"bts-guide-availability\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#26332C;margin:12px 0;\"\u003eOnly published products are linked. Other cards provide model-comparison information and do not indicate current storefront availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bts-sp-selector-inner\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px;color:#26332C;\"\u003eStart with your sample. Published families link to their product pages. Other models are shown for comparison only; confirm the exact connector and host before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-current=\"page\" class=\"bts-labsen-family-link\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;padding:18px;border:2px solid #FF931A;background:#FFF9F0;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;transition:box-shadow .15s ease,transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease;cursor:default;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 241-6 · 243-6 · 246-5\" class=\"bts-sp-model-thumb\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=200\" style=\"display:block;width:88px;height:88px;flex:0 0 88px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-sizing:border-box;\" width=\"88\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6 · 243-6 · 246-5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;color:#5D6C63;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI3103 \/ AI3117 \/ AI3235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTest tubes, \u0026gt;0.2 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eØ6 mm sensing tip; down to 60 µL with a semi-micro container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-card-cta\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#172b4d;background:#FFF0DD;border-radius:5px;padding:6px 9px;background:#F1F7F3;color:#5D6C63;\"\u003eCurrent item\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-labsen-family-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-labsen-241-3-241-3sp-241-180-ph-electrode-micro-volume-nmr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fff;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;transition:box-shadow .15s ease,transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease;cursor:pointer;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 241-3 · 241-3SP · 241-180\" class=\"bts-sp-model-thumb\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-180-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=200\" style=\"display:block;width:88px;height:88px;flex:0 0 88px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-sizing:border-box;\" width=\"88\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eLabSen 241-3 · 241-3SP · 241-180\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;color:#5D6C63;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI3104 \/ AI3151 \/ AI3161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMicroplates, tubes, NMR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eØ3 mm tips for samples from 30 µL; protein and NMR versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-card-cta\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#172b4d;background:#FFF0DD;border-radius:5px;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eView LabSen 241-3 · 241-3SP · 241-180 →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-labsen-family-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-labsen-251-ph-electrode-semi-solid-spear\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fff;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;transition:box-shadow .15s ease,transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease;cursor:pointer;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 251\" class=\"bts-sp-model-thumb\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-251-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=200\" style=\"display:block;width:88px;height:88px;flex:0 0 88px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-sizing:border-box;\" width=\"88\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eLabSen 251\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;color:#5D6C63;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI3105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSemi-solids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpear glass membrane with polymer electrolyte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-card-cta\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#172b4d;background:#FFF0DD;border-radius:5px;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eView LabSen 251 →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-labsen-family-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-labsen-551-553-ph-electrode-soil-spear\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fff;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;transition:box-shadow .15s ease,transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease;cursor:pointer;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 551 · 553\" class=\"bts-sp-model-thumb\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-551-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=200\" style=\"display:block;width:88px;height:88px;flex:0 0 88px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-sizing:border-box;\" width=\"88\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eLabSen 551 · 553\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;color:#5D6C63;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI3106 \/ AI3113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSoil and soil slurry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePVC spear for direct soil and slurry testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-card-cta\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#172b4d;background:#FFF0DD;border-radius:5px;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eView LabSen 551 · 553 →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-labsen-family-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-labsen-751-753-ph-electrode-food-spear-titanium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fff;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;transition:box-shadow .15s ease,transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease;cursor:pointer;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 751 · 753\" class=\"bts-sp-model-thumb\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-751-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=200\" style=\"display:block;width:88px;height:88px;flex:0 0 88px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-sizing:border-box;\" width=\"88\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eLabSen 751 · 753\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;color:#5D6C63;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI3157 \/ AI3201\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCheese, fruit, dough, meat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFood-grade titanium body, Ø6 mm spear tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-card-cta\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#172b4d;background:#FFF0DD;border-radius:5px;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eView LabSen 751 · 753 →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-labsen-family-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-labsen-761-763-765-ph-electrode-meat-blade-spear-titanium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;max-width:100%;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fff;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;transition:box-shadow .15s ease,transform .15s ease,border-color .15s ease;cursor:pointer;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 761 · 763 · 765\" class=\"bts-sp-model-thumb\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-761-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=200\" style=\"display:block;width:88px;height:88px;flex:0 0 88px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;box-sizing:border-box;\" width=\"88\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 3px;\"\u003eLabSen 761 · 763 · 765\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;color:#5D6C63;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI3159 \/ AI3202 \/ AI3245\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFresh and frozen meat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;color:#26332C;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTitanium blade spear; BNC, BNC\/RCA or 8-pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-card-cta\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#172b4d;background:#FFF0DD;border-radius:5px;padding:6px 9px;\"\u003eView LabSen 761 · 763 · 765 →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003ePick the version\u003cbr\u003ethat fits your meter.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Version table\" role=\"region\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;overflow-x:auto;width:100%;max-width:100%;\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:1rem;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eConnector and build\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6 · AI3103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eBNC connector, no temperature sensor; refillable; ceramic junction, 3M KCl electrolyte.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eLabSen 243-6 · AI3117\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eBNC + RCA plugs, built-in 30 kΩ NTC temperature sensor; refillable; ceramic junction, 3M KCl electrolyte.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eLabSen 246-5 · AI3235\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003e8-pin connector, built-in 30 kΩ NTC temperature sensor; non-refillable; ceramic junction, gel KCl electrolyte.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBNC\u003c\/strong\u003e versions plug into any pH meter with a BNC input. They have no temperature sensor, so pair them with a separate temperature probe such as Apera’s MP500 where compatible with the meter, for automatic temperature compensation; manual temperature entry is an option only if the meter supports it at the sample temperature. Electrode ratings do not extend the meter’s or separate temperature probe’s operating or compensation limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBNC\/RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e versions carry a built-in 30 kΩ NTC temperature sensor on an RCA plug for automatic temperature compensation on Apera meters with BNC and RCA inputs, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph700-benchtop-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH700\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph850-value-portable-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH850\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-portable-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH8500\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph820-benchtop-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH820\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph910-benchtop-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH910\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph9500-benchtop-ph-meter-kit-with-testbench\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH9500\u003c\/a\u003e. Apera notes they may not work with other brands’ meters because the thermistor might not be compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8-pin\u003c\/strong\u003e version is a pH\/temperature electrode for Apera meters with an 8-pin socket, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-instruments-premium-series-ph60-pocket-ph-tester-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH60\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-zentest-ph60-z-smart-ph-tester-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH60-Z\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/tn420-epa-180-1-compliant-portable-turbidity-meter-precision-testing-for-water-quality-professionals-copy\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH400\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-instruments-ph400s-portable-ph-meter-kit-with-glp-data-management-and-usb-output\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH400S\u003c\/a\u003e and the PC400, PC400S, SX736 and SX751.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePH60\/PH60-Z testers require the compatible 60\/60-Z-series 8-pin connection adapter\/socket to be installed; a standard tester is not a direct plug-in host. Confirm adapter inclusion before ordering. The electrode’s temperature rating does not expand the connected meter’s measurement or compensation range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 246-5 pH electrode\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1593\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-246-5-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-246-5-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-246-5-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-246-5-main-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000 1000w\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\" width=\"1593\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eLabSen 246-5.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eWhat makes it work.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eModel-specific semi-micro membranes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe 241-6 and 243-6 have cylindrical membranes on a Ø6 mm measuring section; the 246-5 has an S-type hemispherical membrane on its Ø6 mm sensor tip. These are different tip geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLong-Life reference system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eStable reference with blue gel inner electrolyte to keep bubbles off the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHigh-temperature capable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eApera rates the 241-6 and 243-6 membrane for samples up to 100°C (212°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 241-6 feature graphic\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-tip-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-tip-20261018-mfr.webp?width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-tip-20261018-mfr.webp?width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-tip-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000 1000w\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:460px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\" width=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6 sensing tip.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eCheck the specifications.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAll versions share: pH range 0–14; temperature range 0–100°C; body lead-free glass; junction ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eReference electrolyte: 241-6 3M KCl; 243-6 3M KCl; 246-5 gel KCl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eDimensions: 241-6 and 243-6 each have a Ø6 × 100 mm measuring end. Their current manuals specify a Ø12 × 148 mm body; current product pages use a nominal 150 mm length. Confirm clearance for a tight-fitting vessel. The 246-5 is Ø12 × 120 mm with a Ø6 mm sensor tip; the 100 mm narrow-section length does not apply to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe full specification table is in the Product Specifications tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Apera LabSen 241-6 dimension drawing\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-dims-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-dims-20261018-mfr.webp?width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-dims-20261018-mfr.webp?width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-dims-20261018-mfr.webp?width=1000 1000w\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:460px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\" width=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6 manufacturer illustration: nominal 150 mm body with a 100 mm narrow measuring section. The current manual lists 148 mm for the body; confirm the supplied revision before tolerance-critical vessel or holder design.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eStore it wet.\u003cbr\u003eKeep it clean.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eKeep the tip in its cap with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-3m-kcl-ph-electrode-storage-soaking-solution\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3M KCl storage solution\u003c\/a\u003e whenever it is not measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNever store a pH electrode in pure, deionized or distilled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe 241-6 and 243-6 are refillable: keep the fill hole open while measuring and top up the reference electrolyte when the level drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe 246-5 is sealed and needs no refilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eApera’s manual advises avoiding strong acids, strong alkalis and dehydrating media such as absolute ethanol or concentrated sulfuric acid; if exposure is unavoidable, keep immersion short and clean the electrode carefully afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eRinse with distilled or deionized water between samples. For stubborn deposits, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-electrode-cleaning-solution-ph-conductivity\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eApera electrode cleaning solution\u003c\/a\u003e, then recondition and recalibrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated items.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eApera ships this electrode in these kits: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-ms-portable-semi-micro-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH8500-MS\u003c\/a\u003e (LabSen 243-6), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph850-ms-value-portable-semi-micro-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH850-MS\u003c\/a\u003e (LabSen 243-6), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/ph60-ms-ph-apera-instruments-tester-kit-for-small-volume-or-test-tubes-with-labsen-246-5-atc-semi-micro-ph-electrode\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH60-MS\u003c\/a\u003e (LabSen 246-5), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-instruments-ph60z-ms-smart-ph-tester-kit-for-small-volumes-with-labsen-246-5-electrode\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePH60Z-MS\u003c\/a\u003e (LabSen 246-5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCalibrate with fresh \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph-7-00-calibration-buffer-solution\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH 7.00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph-4-00-calibration-buffer-solution\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH 4.00\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph-10-01-calibration-buffer-solution\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH 10.01\u003c\/a\u003e buffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"bts-labsen-241-6-faq\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:28px 0;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6 · 243-6 · 246-5 buyer questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eWhat is the LabSen 241-6 \/ 243-6 \/ 246-5 made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6, 243-6 and 246-5 have a slim Ø6 mm sensing section for test tubes and small-volume samples above 0.2 mL; with Apera’s semi-micro container the smallest test volume is 60 µL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eWhich version do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eLabSen 241-6 (AI3103) is BNC without a temperature sensor; 243-6 (AI3117) adds a 30 kΩ NTC sensor on BNC\/RCA; 246-5 (AI3235) uses 8-pin on compatible Apera meters. PH60\/PH60-Z need the installed 60\/60-Z 8-pin adapter\/socket; confirm whether your order includes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eWill the BNC\/RCA version work on another brand’s meter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe pH signal is standard BNC, but Apera notes the temperature thermistor may not be compatible with other brands’ meters. Use it on Apera meters with BNC and RCA inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eIs it refillable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe 241-6 and 243-6 are refillable; the 246-5 is sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eKeep the tip in its cap with 3M KCl storage solution whenever it is not measuring. Never use pure, deionized or distilled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eAre the LabSen 241-6, 243-6 and 246-5 tips the same shape?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. The 241-6 and 243-6 use cylindrical membranes with Ø6 × 100 mm measuring ends. The 246-5 uses an S-type hemispherical membrane on a Ø6 mm tip; do not assume it has the same 100 mm narrow section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eCan my meter use the full 0–100°C electrode range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eOnly if the connected meter and temperature-compensation method support the actual sample temperature. All three electrodes are rated pH 0–14 and 0–100°C, but that does not expand a PH60\/PH60-Z or another host’s limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eApera warrants LabSen electrodes against defects in material and workmanship for six months from delivery. Accidental damage, improper use and normal wear are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:28px;background:#F1F7F3;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eConfirm the exact configuration before ordering.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCheck the version, connector and catalog number (AI3103 \/ AI3117 \/ AI3235) against your meter and samples, then return to the live price and ordering controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBack to price and ordering ↑\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apera Instruments","offers":[{"title":"LabSen 241-6 – BNC","offer_id":53008085123370,"sku":"BTS-AI3103","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LabSen 243-6 – BNC\/RCA with temp sensor","offer_id":53008085156138,"sku":"BTS-AI3117","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"LabSen 246-5 – 8-pin for PH60\/PH60Z","offer_id":53008085188906,"sku":"BTS-AI3235","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-labsen-241-6-main-20261018-mfr.webp?v=1792339831","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-labsen-241-6-243-6-246-5-ph-electrode-semi-micro-test-tube","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}