HOBO pH Logger

The Onset HOBO MX2501 pH and Temperature Data Logger is designed for long-term monitoring of pH in estuaries, lakes, streams, rivers, and oceans.

Features

  • Rugged PVC housing for deployment in both freshwater and saltwater environments
  • Quick and easy data offload via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to iOS and Android devices
  • Guided pH calibration following on-screen prompts in HOBOmobile app
$850.00
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Overview
The HOBO MX2501 pH and Temperature Data Logger is designed for long-term monitoring of pH in estuaries, lakes, streams, rivers, and oceans. Leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, the MX2501 pH Logger communicates wirelessly with the free HOBOmobile app on iOS and Android devices, making logger setup, calibration, and data offload quick and easy.

Mechanics
The guided pH calibration process on the HOBOmobile app makes an otherwise complicated process easier to follow. Dramatically cuts the time and effort needed to collect field data, while also offering higher resolution data.

Benefits

  • Rugged PVC housing for deployment in both freshwater and saltwater environments
  • Quick and easy data offload via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to iOS and Android devices
  • Water detection system for longer battery life and less maintenance
  • Potentiometric pH electrode with plastic body, gel electrolyte, and double cloth junction
  • User-replaceable battery, pH electrode, and anti-biofouling copper guard
  • Accuracy of ±0.10 pH units within ±10°C of temperature at calibration
pH Sensor
  pH mV
Range 2.00 to 12.00 pH -512 to 512 mV
Accuracy ±0.10 pH units within ±10°C of temperature at calibration ±0.20 mV
Resolution 0.01 pH 0.02 mV
Response Time 1 minute typical to 90% at constant temperature in stirred water
Sample Ionic Strength ≥ 100 µS/cm
Temperature Sensor
Range -2° to 50°C (28.4° to 122°F)
Accuracy ±0.2°C (±0.36°F)
Resolution 0.024°C at 25°C (0.04°F at 77°F)
Response Time 7 minutes typical to 90% in stirred water
Logger
Operating Range -2° to 50°C (28.4° to 122°F) — non-freezing
Buoyancy Fresh water: 13.6 g (0.48 oz) negative
Salt water: 19.6 g (0.69 oz) negative
Waterproof To 40 m (131.2 ft)
Water Detection Water conductivity level of 100 µS/cm or greater is necessary for reliable detection of water. Deionized water or water below 100 µS/cm may not be detected.
The water conductivity circuit may not reliably detect water that has frozen around the electrodes, i.e. below 0°C (32°F).
Radio Power 1 mW (0 dBm)
Transmission Range Approximately 30.5 m (100 ft) line-of-sight in air
Wireless Data Standard Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart)
Logging Rate 1 second to 18 hours
Logging Modes Fixed interval (normal, statistics) or burst
Memory Modes Wrap when full or stop when full
Start Modes Immediate, push button, date & time, or next interval
Stop Modes When memory is full, push button, date & time, or after a set logging period
Time Accuracy ±1 minute per month 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Battery Type One AA 1.5 Volt, user-replaceable
Battery Life 1 year typical at 25°C (77°F) with logging interval of 1 minute and Bluetooth Always On selected in software.
2 years typical at 25°C (77°F) with logging interval of 1 minute and Bluetooth Off Water Detect enabled in software.
3 years typical at 25°C (77°F) with logging interval of 1 minute and Bluetooth Always Off selected in software.
Faster logging intervals and statistics sampling intervals, burst logging, remaining connected with the app, excessive downloads, and paging may impact battery life.
pH Electrode Typical Minimum Life 6 months in sample with ionic strength ≥ 100 µS/cm
Memory 152 KB (43,300 measurements, maximum)
Full Memory Download Time Approximately 60 seconds; may take longer the farther the mobile device is from the logger
Dimensions 22.86 x 4.27 cm (9.0 x 1.68 inches); mounting hole 0.64 cm (0.25 inches)
Weight 268.2 g (9.46 oz)
Wetted Materials Logger: PVC housing and sensor end cap, polycarbonate closure caps and mounting end cap with a TPE switch
pH electrode: plastic-bodied with Pellon® junctions and gel electrolyte, glass pH sensor bulb
Environmental Rating IP68
  • MX2501 pH and Temperature Data Logger
  • pH electrode
  • Bottle of storage solution that can also be used as a storage container for the electrode
  • Anti-biofouling copper guard
  • Tube of silicone grease
  • AA battery
Questions & Answers
What are the storage requirements for this sensor when not in use?
The pH sensor must be kept in storage solution when not being calibrated or deployed in water. Additional storage solution (MX2500-STORE-SOLN), clear storage caps (MX2500-STORAGE-CAP), and a maintenance kit containing pH 4.01, 7.00, and 10.00 calibration solution and storage solution (MX2500-MAINT-KIT) are available.
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