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Extractable Cloth Junction

Allows for clearing any clogging from 

solids that would result in slow response 

and unstable readings. Pull 3 mm 

(1/8 “) to expose a fresh new surface 

of the junction resulting in fast response 

time and reading stability.

Titanium Body

Rugged and resilient, the titanium body of the probe works as an electronic shield 

protecting against interferences from electrical noise or humidity. The titanium 

body is virtually unbreakable, offering protection from accidental breakage.

Specifications

Range

0.00 to 12.00 pH

Resolution

0.01 pH

Accuracy 

±0.05 pH

Calibration

Automatic, one or two-point

Temperature compensation Automatic, 0 to 80 °C
Electrode

Built-in probe for specific application 

Battery type

CR2032 Lithium-ion (included)

Battery life

Approximately 800 hours of continuous use

Auto-off

8 minutes, 60 minutes or disabled

Environment

0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); RH 95% max

Dimensions

51 x 165 x 21 mm (2 x 6.5 x 0.9“) 

Weight

60 g (2.11 oz.)

Functional Description & LCD Display

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Calibration tags

ON/OFF button

Maximum immersion level

pH sensitive glass

pH probe

Cloth 

junction

pH sensitive glass

Dear Customer, 

Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product. Please read this 

instruction manual carefully before using the tester. 

For more information about Hanna Instruments and our products, visit  

www.hannainst.com or e-mail us at [email protected].

For technical support, contact your local Hanna Instruments Office or 

e-mail us at [email protected].

Preliminary Examination

Remove the tester and accessories from the packing material and examine 

it carefully. If you require any further information, please contact Hanna 

Instruments technical support team at [email protected].
Each 

HI981031

 is delivered in a cardboard box and is supplied with:

• 

HI70004

 pH 4.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (2 pcs.)

• 

HI70007 

pH 7.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (2 pcs.)

• 

HI700682

 Cleaning solution for brewing deposits (2 pcs.)

• 

HI9072

 Electrode storage solution, 13 mL dropper

• CR2032 3V Lithium-ion battery

• Instrument quality certificate

• Instruction manual

Note: 

Save all packing material until you are sure that the tester works 

correctly. Any damaged or defective item must be returned in its original 

packing material with the supplied accessories.

General Description & Intended Use

The 

HI981031

 Beer pH Tester is designed to measure the pH during the 

brewing process. It features a single button operation system and is easy to 

use. It has a compact and waterproof casing and automatic pH calibration at 

one or two points. All readings are automatically compensated for temperature 

variations with a built-in temperature sensor. The flat tip of the pH electrode 

allows easy cleaning of the pH sensing surface as solids from mash and cooled 

wart collect on the surface. The pH electrode is equipped with extractable cloth 

junction. Pulling out a small portion of the junction increases response time and 

extends electrode life.

Probe Features

Flat Glass Tip

The flat tip provides optimal surface contact and allows easy cleaning of the 

sensing surface as solids collect on the surface. The pH electrode is designed to 

measure the pH of samples with temperature up to 80 °C (176 °F).

Preparation

• Remove the protective cap. Do not be alarmed if salt deposits are present. 

Rinse the probe with water and blot dry.

• If the glass and / or junction are dry, soak the electrode (bottom 4 cm / 

1.5“) in storage solution for a minimum of 30 minutes. Rinse with water 

and blot dry.

• Calibrate the electrode before using. For best results is recommended to 

recalibrate periodically.

Storage

• To ensure a quick response, the glass tip and junction should be kept moist.

• Replace the protective cap with a few drops of storage solution when not in 

use. Do not store the electrode in distilled or deionized water.

Operation

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the tester 

on. The tester displays all LCD segments 

for a few seconds. The tester will enter 

measurement mode, the current reading 

and calibrated buffers will be shown.

Low battery 

indicator

Stability 

indicator

Measurement

unit

Calibration 

tags

Calibration

From measurement mode, press and hold the ON/OFF button until “CAL” is 
displayed.

 

 

For one or two-point calibration using pH 7.01 buffer solution, follow 
procedure A.

For one-point calibration using pH 4.01 buffer solution, follow 
procedure B.

Note: 

It is recommended to calibrate the electrode with buffers at the 

temperature it will be used at.

A

B

A

One or Two-Point Calibration with pH 7.01

When "7.01" is displayed, place 

the tip of the electrode in pH 7.01 

buffer.

When the reading is stable, the 

stability icon will disappear.

When "4.01" is displayed, follow 

the procedure to the right for a 

one or two-point calibration.

One

-P

oint

Press the ON/OFF 

button to save 

the one-point 

calibration.

"Sto" will be 

displayed when 

the calibration is 

saved.

The tester 

will return to 

measurement 

mode and the 

calibration 

tag will be 

displayed.

Two

-P

oint

Place the tip of 

the electrode in 

pH 4.01 buffer. 

The buffer is 

automatically 

recognized, the 

stability indicator 

will blink.

Wait until the 

measurement is 

stable and the 

stability indicator 

disappears. "Sto" 

will be displayed 

when the calibration 

is saved.

The tester 

will return to 

measurement 

mode and the 

calibration 

tags will be 

displayed.

One-Point Calibration with pH 4.01

B

When "7.01" is 

displayed, place the 

tip of the electrode 

in pH 4.01 buffer. 

The buffer value 

will be recognized 

automatically and 

"4.01" will be 

displayed.

When the 

reading is stable, 

the stability 

indicator will 

disappear.“Sto” 

will be displayed 

when the 

calibration is 

saved.

The tester 

will return to 

measurement 

mode and the 

calibration 

tag will be 

displayed.

Summary of Contents for Foodcare HI981031

Page 1: ...HI981031 Beer pH Tester INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ction manual Note Save all packing material until you are sure that the tester works correctly Any damaged or defective item must be returned in its original packing material with the supplied accessories General Description Intended Use The HI981031 Beer pH Tester is designed to measure the pH during the brewing process It features a single button operation system and is easy to use It has a comp...

Page 3: ...n from accidental breakage Specifications Range 0 00 to 12 00 pH Resolution 0 01 pH Accuracy 0 05 pH Calibration Automatic one or two point Temperature compensation Automatic 0 to 80 C Electrode Built in probe for specific application Battery type CR2032 Lithium ion included Battery life Approximately 800 hours of continuous use Auto off 8 minutes 60 minutes or disabled Environment 0 to 50 C 32 to...

Page 4: ...ure B Note It is recommended to calibrate the electrode with buffers at the temperature it will be used at A B A One or Two Point Calibration with pH 7 01 When 7 01 is displayed place the tip of the electrode in pH 7 01 buffer When the reading is stable the stability icon will disappear When 4 01 is displayed follow the procedure to the right for a one or two point calibration One Point Press the ...

Page 5: ...ation and restore the tester to factory default From calibration mode press and hold the ON OFF button the LCD will show CLr Err Message In calibration mode if the probe is in the correct buffer solution and the Err message is displayed the probe should be cleaned Soak the probe in cleaning solution for 20 minutes Rinse with water and hydrate electrode in storage solution for a minimum of 30 minut...

Page 6: ...nized water The probe should be cleaned after each use with a soft tissue to eliminate all impurities Note Never immerse the tester over the maximum immersion level Battery Replacement To change the CR2032 lithium ion battery turn the battery cover located on the back of the tester counterclockwise to unlock Remove cover and replacethebatterywithpositive sidefacingout Note Only use the battery typ...

Page 7: ... introduced by the user to the supplied equipment may degrade the tester s performance For yours and the tester s safety do not use or store the tester in hazardous environments Certification All Hanna Instruments conform to the CE European Directives Disposal of Electrical Electronic Equipment The product should not be treated as household waste Instead hand it over to the appropriate collection ...

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