Hanna Instruments HI 99163 User manual

HI99163
Portable Waterproof
Meat pH Meter
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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using this meter.
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information for correct use of this meter, as well as a
precise idea of its versatility.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents......................................................
Preliminary Examination ...........................................
General Description and Intended Use........................
Main Features..........................................................
Specifications...........................................................
Display Description...................................................
Operational Guide ....................................................
Meter Setup.............................................................
Battery Replacement.................................................
Accessories...............................................................
Electrode Maintenance..............................................
Certification..............................................................
Recommendations for Users ......................................
Warranty .................................................................
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Remove the meter from the packing material and examine
it carefully to make sure that no damage has occurred
during shipment. If noticeable damage is evident, contact
your local Hanna Instruments Office.
Each meter is supplied complete with:
• FC2323 amplified pH/temperature probe with stainless
steel blade, DIN connector and 1 m (3.3’) cable
• pH 4.01 & 7.01 Buffer sachet
• HI700630 grease and fats acid cleaning solution
(2 sachets)
• 100 mL beaker (1 pc.)
• Alkaline batteries: 1.5V AAA (3 pcs.)
• Rugged carrying case
• Calibration certificate of meter
• Calibration certificate of probe
• Instruction manual
Note: Save all packing material until you are sure that
the meter functions correctly. All defective items must
be returned in the original packing together with the
supplied accessories.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION and INTENDED USE
A reliable pH measurement is an important factor in the field
of meat science. pH affects many quality factors including
color, grading, tenderness, texture and process characteristics.
A direct measurement of muscle pH, deep in the muscle is the
best way to determine the pH of the muscle.
HI99163 is a portable pH and temperature meter with a
special probe, dedicated to the measurement of pH in meat
processing. The HI99163 has a waterproof and compact
casing, large dual‑line display, and automatic pH calibra‑
tion at one or two points. The meter works at cold store
operating temperatures to 0 °C (32°F).
The FC2323 probe has been specially designed for meat
processing and comes with a removable stainless steel lance
for meat/muscle penetration. The FC2323 is a penetration
style pH electrode with a conical sensing tip and features
an easy to clean, PVDF body and single junction gel filled
reference with a free diffusion sleeve style reference junc‑
tion. A built‑in temperature sensor allows simultaneous
temperature compensated pH and temperature readings
and an integral pH sensor preamplifier provides measure‑
ments impervious to noise and electrical interferences often
experienced at cold temperatures with conventional pH
equipment.
The FC2323 electrode with the stainless steel pointed blade
attached, together with the HI99163 pH meter are ready
for portable pH measurements in intact muscle in meat
processing operations.

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MAIN FEATURES
Main features:
• Simultaneous pH and temperature measurements on a
large dual‑line LCD display
• Automatic pH calibration at one or two points within
two memorized buffer sets (standard or NIST)
• Selectable temperature unit (°C or °F)
• Electrode condition indicator
• mV of pH measurement for electrode check
• FC2323 dedicated pH with integral temperature sensor
• Probe quick connect system
• Battery life indication and low battery detection
• Keystroke confirmation tone
• Auto‑off function
• Waterproof casing IP67
Meat pH meter

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Range*
‑2.00 to 16.00 pH / ‑2.0 to 16.0 pH
±825 mV (pH‑mV)
‑5.0 to 105.0 °C/23.0 to 221.0 °F
Resolution
0.01 pH / 0.1 pH
1 mV
0.1 °C/0.1 °F
Accuracy
@ 20 °C / 68 °F
±0.02 pH / ±0.1 pH
±1 mV (pH‑mV)
±0.5 °C up to 60 °C; ±1.0 °C outside
±1.0 °F up to 140 °F; ±2.0 °F outside
Temperature
compensation
Automatic
‑5.0 to 105.0 °C/23.0 to 221.0 °F
pH Calibration
Automatic, 1 or 2 point selectable buffer
set Standard: 4.01;7.01;10.01 or
NIST: 4.01;6.86;9.18
Probe (included)
FC2323 amplified pH/temperature probe
with stainless steel blade, DIN connector
and 1 m (3.3’) cable
Battery type / life 1.5V AAA (3 pcs.)
approx. 1400 hours of continuous use
Auto‑Off user selectable: after 8 min, 60 min or
disabled
Environment 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
RH max. 100%
Meter Dimensions 154 x 63 x 30 mm (6.1 x 2.5 x 1.2”)
Meter Mass
(with batteries) 196 g (6.91 oz.)
Case Ingress
Protection Rating IP67
SPECIFICATIONS
* the FC2323 is limited to be used from 0 to 12 pH and from 0 to
50 °C temperature (32 to 122 °F).

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DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
1 Automatic Temperature Compensation indicator
2 Stability indicator
3 Battery percentage
4 Electrode condition indicator
5 Low battery indicator
6 Measurement unit
7 Primary LCD
8 Temperature unit
9 Secondary LCD
10 Meter modes indicator
11 pH calibration buffer(s) used

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OPERATIONAL GUIDE
Each meter is supplied with batteries. Before using the
meter for the first time, open the battery compartment
and insert batteries, observing the polarity (see “Battery
Replacement“).
TO CONNECT THE ELECTRODE
With the meter turned off, connect the FC2323 probe to the
DIN socket on the bottom of the meter by aligning the pins
and pushing in the plug firmly. Remove the protective cap
from the probe before taking any measurements.
TO TURN THE METER ON
To turn the meter ON, press the button on the front of the
meter. If it does not turn on, make sure that the batteries are
properly installed in their place. The meter is provided with
an active acoustic signal when a key is pressed. At start‑up
the meter displays all LCD segments for a few seconds,
followed by the percentage indication of the remaining
battery life, displaying “WAIT“ until electrode check is in
process then the meter enters the normal measurement
mode.
Note: The meter detects the presence and the type of
the probe at its input.
- If the probe is not connected the message “NO”
”PROBE“ appears alternatively on the secondary LCD
with “---“ blinking on the first LCD line.
- If the probe is not compatible “WRONG” ”PROBE“
message appears alternatively on the secondary LCD
with “---“ blinking on the first LCD line.
- If the readings are out of range, the nearest range
limits are displayed blinking (E.g. -2.00 pH -5.0 °C).
Battery life
Measurement
mode
LCD
check up
→ →
→
Electrode
check

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OPERATIONAL GUIDE
pH MEASUREMENT & CALIBRATION
Make sure the meter has been calibrated before use.
If the probe is dry, soak it in HI70300 storage solution for
30 minutes to reactivate it. If fouled, clean the electrode
by soaking in cleaning solution for 20 minutes, then rinse
the tip and soak in storage solution at least 30 minutes
before use.
Rinse the electrode off well and shake off excess droplets.
Recalibrate before using.
Submerge the probe in the sample to
be tested while stirring it gently. Wait
until the tag on the LCD disappears.
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TO SELECT THE MEASUREMENT RANGE
While in measurement mode, press the SET button to select
pH or pH‑mV measurement on the first LCD line.
TO FREEZE THE MEASUREMENT VALUES
While in measurement mode, press and hold the SET
button until “HOLD“ appears on the secondary LCD. The
“HOLD“ remains for 1 second and reading of pH, mV
and temperature will be frozen on the LCD with“H” blinking.
Press any button to resume active measurements.
TO ENTER CALIBRATION MODE
Press and hold the button until ”POWER” and tag
is replaced by “STD“ and tag. Release the button.
TO ENTER SETUP MODE
Press and hold button until “STD“ and tag is re‑
placed by “SETUP“ and tag. Release the button.
TO TURN THE METER OFF
Whileinmeasurementmode,press the button.”POWER”
and tag will appear. Release the button.