{"product_id":"apera-ph8500-br-portable-beverage-ph-meter-kit","title":"Apera PH8500-BR Portable pH Meter Kit with LabSen 213 Electrode","description":"\u003cdiv 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;\" id=\"bts-ph8500-br-description\"\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 \/ PH8500-BR \/ AI5551\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;\"\u003eFollow beverage pH.\u003cbr\u003eKeep temperature in the record.\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;\"\u003eBring a consistent pH method to beer, wine, juice, kombucha and coffee with the PH8500-BR. Its supplied LabSen 213 combines a glass pH sensor and temperature sensor in one refillable electrode. A Long-Life reference, ceramic junction and 3M KCl electrolyte support general aqueous beverage work, while the PH8500 keeps readings organized.\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;\"\u003eChoose BR for liquid beverage samples, not for direct penetration into grains, fruit or other solids. The supplied probe is LabSen 213, not 223, and the kit is not a food-safety certification system.\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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"PH8500-BR meter with LabSen 213 glass pH and temperature electrode\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:340px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003ePH8500-BR with its supplied LabSen 213. Beverage and glass illustrate use and are not kit contents.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"bts-8500-special-kit-guide\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #FF931A;border-radius:10px;margin:24px 0;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:20px;background:#FF931A;color:#172b4d;border-radius:10px;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:clamp(17px,2.6vw,21px);font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhich 8500 portable configuration fits my work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-when-closed\" style=\"display:block;font-size:.88rem;margin-top:5px;\"\u003eClick or tap to compare all nine configurations, including harsh-chemistry kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-when-open\" style=\"font-size:.88rem;\"\u003eClick or tap here to close the guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 38px;width:38px;height:38px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;background:white;font-size:27px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;\"\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;\"\u003eEach card opens that model page. Match the supplied electrode and documented sample method. Different configurations are not interchangeable upgrades, and optional accessories are not supplied unless the exact kit contents say so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-SS\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-ss-portable-spear-food-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-ss-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-SS\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-SS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5557\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMoist soft-food portions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 753 titanium-sheathed spear; prepare a penetrable sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-SS →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-MT\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-mt-portable-blade-spear-meat-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-mt-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-MT\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-MT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5558\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMeat sample preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 763 titanium blade-spear; mechanical and temperature limits apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-MT →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-DP\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-dp-portable-liquid-food-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-DP\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-DP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5552\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eProtein-rich liquid food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eRefillable LabSen 823; Protelyte for reference refill and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-DP →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-BR\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-br-portable-beverage-ph-meter-kit\" aria-current=\"page\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:2px solid #FF931A;background:#FFF9F0;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-BR\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-BR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5551\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBeverage liquid samples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eRefillable LabSen 213; 3M KCl for reference refill and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCurrent item\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-SL\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-sl-portable-soil-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-sl-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-SL\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-SL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5553\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMoist soil samples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 553 glass spear; distinguish direct and slurry methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-SL →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-FT\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-ft-portable-flat-surface-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-ft-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-FT\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-FT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5562\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWetted surface contact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 373 flat glass and PTFE ring must both contact the wet sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-FT →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#245B45;margin:24px 0 12px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003eHarsh-chemistry kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-HF\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-hf-portable-strong-acid-hf-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-hf-hero-20261017-harsh.webp?width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-HF\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-HF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5525\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eStrong acid \u0026amp; HF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 833: HF-type glass, ceramic junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-HF →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-SA\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-sa-portable-strong-alkali-high-salinity-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-sa-hero-20261017-harsh.webp?width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-SA\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-SA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5523\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eStrong alkali \u0026amp; high salinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 843: HA (high-alkali) glass, ceramic junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-SA →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-8500-kit-link\" data-8500-kit=\"PH8500-HT\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-ht-portable-high-temperature-caustic-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-ht-hero-20261017-harsh.webp?width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH8500-HT\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH8500-HT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5566\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eHot, complex \u0026amp; caustic liquids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 863: PHY glass, PTFE ring junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH8500-HT →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eChoose the electrode for the sample.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eA reference chosen for the sample\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;\"\u003eLabSen 213 uses a Long-Life reference with a ceramic junction and refillable 3M KCl electrolyte. The hemispherical glass membrane is intended for immersion in liquids. The blue gel inside the sensing element is distinct from the reference electrolyte you replenish through the blue-plugged refill opening.\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;\"\u003eA readable record at the sample\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 backlit display shows pH and temperature together, with a stability indicator and calibration icons. The silicone sleeve and folding stand support handheld or bench work. IP57 protects the instrument under its specified conditions; keep connectors dry and do not treat the glass electrode as impact-proof.\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;\"\u003eFrom a reading to a working file\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;\"\u003eSave manually or at a timed interval within the 500-set meter capacity. A user-set clock supplies date and time. USB connects to Web PC-Link on desktop Chrome or Edge for Windows or Mac, with CSV export and a browser-print report workflow. This is not Bluetooth or ZenTest.\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\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;\"\u003eKnow what this configuration supplies.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Included item 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;\"\u003eIncluded item\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;\"\u003eOrder contents\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;\"\u003ePH8500 portable meter\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;\"\u003eOne instrument.\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 213 pH\/temperature electrode\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;\"\u003eOne refillable glass electrode with storage bottle and BNC\/RCA leads.\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;\"\u003eCalibration solutions\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;\"\u003epH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.01. Special-kit bottle volumes are not independently confirmed.\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;\"\u003e3M KCl soaking solution\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;\"\u003eOne bottle; special-kit volume not independently confirmed.\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;\"\u003eUSB communication cable\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;\"\u003eOne cable.\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;\"\u003eSoftware flash drive\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;\"\u003eOne drive; use the current manual for PC-Link options.\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;\"\u003eScrewdriver\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;\"\u003eOne screwdriver.\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;\"\u003eCarrying case\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;\"\u003eOne fitted case.\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;\"\u003eUser manual\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;\"\u003eOperating instructions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-kit-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-kit-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-kit-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-kit-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Exact PH8500-BR complete-kit contents illustration\" width=\"1800\" height=\"557\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eExact PH8500-BR contents diagram. The adjacent kit list repeats the small labels; this image does not establish bottle volumes or battery inclusion.\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;\"\u003eMatch the sample and preparation method.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eBrewing and fermentation samples\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;\"\u003eTrack beer, wine or kombucha samples at defined process checkpoints. Consistent sampling, temperature and calibration matter more than comparing numbers collected under different conditions.\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;\"\u003eJuice and coffee development\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;\"\u003eCompare suitable liquid formulations while recording their actual temperature. Suspended solids, oils, sugars and persistent deposits can affect the method and require additional cleaning or sample preparation.\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;\"\u003eGeneral water and TRIS buffers\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;\"\u003eLabSen 213 also supports compatible general aqueous solutions and TRIS buffers. For protein-heavy dairy work, consider the dedicated LabSen 823 configuration rather than assuming both reference chemistries are interchangeable.\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\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\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-connections-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-connections-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-connections-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-connections-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Blue BNC pH connector and black RCA temperature connector for LabSen 213\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eConnect both leads for automatic temperature compensation. Confirm the NTC 30 kΩ interface before use with a different meter.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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\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;\"\u003ePrepare the electrode.\u003cbr\u003eStandardize the comparison.\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;\"\u003eConnect the blue BNC lead to pH\/mV and the black RCA lead to temperature. Remove the storage bottle, rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water, and open the blue refill plug before measuring. Both leads are needed for automatic temperature compensation; a BNC socket alone does not establish compatibility with another meter.\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;\"\u003eUse clean buffer portions and perform at least a two-point calibration with a new electrode. Start with pH 7.00 in the USA series, then choose a second point around the expected sample range; the meter supports one to three points. Rinse between solutions and avoid rubbing the sensing membrane. Set the clock before collecting dated records.\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;\"\u003eLet the sensing end and junction contact the liquid fully, without hitting the vessel. Wait for a stable reading and record temperature alongside pH. A high temperature rating does not guarantee suitability for every hot beverage or process. Automatic compensation corrects electrode response, not the sample’s chemical change in pH, and does not guarantee a 25°C-equivalent result.\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\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-reference-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-reference-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-reference-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-reference-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"LabSen 213 Long-Life reference illustration\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:620px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eThe Long-Life reference uses 3M KCl. This construction is different from the silver-ion-trap and Protelyte combination supplied in the dairy kit.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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;\"\u003eUnderstand the sensing end and connections.\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:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 300px;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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"LabSen 213 with storage bottle and BNC and RCA leads\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:480px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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 213: BNC carries pH and RCA carries the NTC 30 kΩ temperature signal. The external storage bottle is separate from the refillable reference.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 300px;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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-detail-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-detail-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-detail-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-probe-detail-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Close-up of the LabSen 213 hemispherical measuring end and junction area\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:480px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eThe supplied LabSen 213 has a ceramic junction. Keep the sensing end clean; the glass is not a penetration tip.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 300px;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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-gallery-geometry-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-gallery-geometry-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-gallery-geometry-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-gallery-geometry-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"LabSen 213 dimensioned whole-electrode photograph\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:480px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eThe working glass shaft is 120 mm long and 12 mm in diameter. Overall electrode geometry and immersion requirements are different measurements.\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;\"\u003e3M KCl inside.\u003cbr\u003e3M KCl for storage.\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;\"\u003eRefill the internal reference with 3M KCl when its level falls to about half the electrode height. This is separate from keeping the external storage bottle filled with the same specified solution. Use 3M KCl, such as Apera AI1107, for LabSen 213; Protelyte is not the specified substitute.\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 away residue after use, return the electrode to its 3M KCl storage bottle, tighten the cap and close the refill plug. Replace contaminated storage solution. Pure water is useful for rinsing, not long-term storage. Protect the glass and keep the electrical connectors clean and dry.\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;\"\u003eFor stubborn deposits, follow the electrode manual’s bounded cleaning procedure with the specified electrode cleaner, then recondition in the correct storage solution and recalibrate. Do not improvise aggressive chemical mixtures or treat a temperature rating as solvent resistance. Strong acids, strong alkalis and dehydrating media need a separate suitability review.\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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-care-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-care-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-care-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-care-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"3M KCl is used for internal refill and external wet storage\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eUse 3M KCl for both tasks. Pure water is for rinsing, not long-term storage. Follow the electrode-specific cleaning and reconditioning instructions.\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\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 300px;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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-controls-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-controls-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-controls-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-controls-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"PH8500 backlit display, keypad and folding stand\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1691\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eThe display presents pH and temperature together. Use the stability indicator, calibration icons and clock as part of a consistent method.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\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\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 stable reading is the start of the record.\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;\"\u003eUse the physical meter controls for measurement and calibration, then record or save a stable result. A held display and a stored record are different functions. Screen values in photographs are illustrative, not measurements of your sample.\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;\"\u003eChoose the correct buffer family and calibration points for the intended work. Temperature compensation addresses electrode response; it does not make different sample temperatures, preparation methods or chemistry equivalent. Follow the exact probe instructions before extending the method to a new sample.\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\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;\"\u003eRecord locally.\u003cbr\u003eTransfer deliberately.\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;\"\u003eThe PH8500 can retain up to 500 sets with date, time, measurement value, unit, temperature and the last calibration record. Manual saving follows a stable indication. Timed logging can be configured from one minute to 99 hours 59 minutes. Keep the clock and sample identification procedure consistent; deleting stored values cannot be undone.\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 current Web PC-Link workflow uses USB with a compatible desktop Chrome or Edge browser on Windows or Mac. It supports CSV output and browser-print reporting. Check the exact instructions and connection before relying on a field data workflow; do not assume Firefox, Bluetooth or ZenTest support.\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;\"\u003eWhen connected to PC-Link, new records go to software rather than meter memory. Export and back up important records before closing the tool. This does not establish automatic permanent backup, an immutable audit trail, electronic signatures, regulatory compliance or guaranteed background operation.\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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-data-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-data-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-data-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-data-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Workflow from PH8500 meter storage to USB PC-Link and CSV or browser printing\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1150\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003e500-set meter memory and computer logging are distinct. New connected logs go to software, not meter history. Export before closing; no automatic-backup guarantee.\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\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-usb-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-usb-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-usb-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-dp-usb-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743\u0026amp;width=720 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Close-up of the 8500 family USB port\" width=\"720\" height=\"425\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\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;\"\u003eUSB transfers data to PC-Link. Keep the port clean and dry; no wireless connection is claimed.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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;\"\u003eCompare a general-water configuration.\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;\"\u003eAlternative configuration: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-portable-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eApera PH8500 general-water kit with 201T-F\u003c\/a\u003e. That kit supplies a different electrode. Choose the sample-facing sensor and method rather than treating a common meter body as universal sample compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:28px 0;line-height:1.15;\" id=\"bts-ph8500-br-faq\"\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;\"\u003ePH8500-BR 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;\"\u003eWhich electrode is actually supplied?\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;\"\u003ePH8500-BR catalog AI5551 includes LabSen 213, replacement catalog AI3121. It has integrated NTC 30 kΩ temperature sensing with BNC and RCA connectors; no separate temperature probe is needed.\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 the electrode 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;\"\u003eYes. Replenish the reference through its refill opening with 3M KCl. External wet storage is a second task, using the same specified solution. Neither operation calls for filling the blue sensing gel.\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 I test thick or solid foods directly?\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 blanket claim applies. LabSen 213 is an immersion electrode for suitable liquids, not a spear for fruit or grains. Highly viscous, oily or solids-rich samples may require another probe or preparation method.\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;\"\u003eDoes the meter range define the probe 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;\"\u003eNo. The instrument reads -2.00 to 16.00 pH; LabSen 213 is rated 0 to 14 pH. Automatic or manual temperature compensation is specified from 0 to 100°C. These ranges are not universal sample-compatibility guarantees.\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 happens to readings logged while connected?\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;\"\u003eNew readings logged during a PC-Link connection go to the software rather than meter history. Export before closing the session. Downloading stored meter readings is a separate operation; do not assume an automatic backup exists.\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 files and reports can I make?\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;\"\u003eWeb PC-Link exports CSV and opens browser printing. CSV can be opened in Excel; saving a printout as PDF depends on the browser and operating system. This is not a native XLSX or direct PDF-export claim.\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 records an immutable compliance trail?\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. Date, time, readings and calibration information support documentation, but do not establish 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, electronic signatures or loss-proof storage. Use your own validated record-control procedure where required.\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;\"\u003eThe current limited warranty is three years for the instrument and six months for the probe from delivery. Coverage addresses qualifying defects, not normal wear, accidental damage, improper storage or failure to follow maintenance instructions.\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;\"\u003eReview PH8500-BR AI5551 against the sample, supplied electrode and documented method. Return to the live price and ordering controls when the configuration fits your work.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":52957558997290,"sku":"BTS-AI5551","price":463.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph8500-br-hero-20261015-special.webp?v=1792100743","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-br-portable-beverage-ph-meter-kit","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}