Extech Oyster pH Meter
The Extech Oyster Series pH/mV/Temperature Meter has a rugged design for handheld or benchtop use.
Features
- Memory function stores and recalls 25 labeled readings
- °C/°F switchable
- Audible beeper to alert user when function is completed
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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The Extech Oyster Series pH/mV/Temperature Meter features a large LCD built into adjustable "flip-up" cover that displays pH or mV and temperature simultaneously. The microprocessor based meter has a splash proof housing and front panel tactile touch pad to slope and calibrate. The meter measures pH from 0 to 14pH, mV from -999mV to 999mV, and temperature from 32.0°F to 212.0°F (0.0°C to 100.0°C). The memory function stores and recalls up to 25 labeled readings.
Self diagnostics display codes help users troubleshoot electrodes, buffer, and temperature errors. The measurements are automatically or mannually temperature compensated, and the meter is calibrated at a 5 point buffer recognition (1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.00, 12.45) with adjustable values. An audible beeper will sound when a function is completed.
- pH range: 0.00 to 14.00pH
- pH resolution: 0.01pH
- pH accuracy: 0.02pH
- mV range: 999mV to 999mV
- mV resolution: 1mV
- mV accuracy: 2mV
- Temperature range: 32.0°F to 212.0°F (0.0°C to 100.0°C)
- Temperature resolution: 0.1°
- Temperature accuracy: 0.8°F/0.5°C
- Dimensions: 3.7 x 4.2 x 2" (94 x 107 x 51mm)
- Weight: 12oz (340g)
- (1) Meter
- (1) Neckstrap
- (1) 9V battery
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