INE-PHB-4

Portable pH Meter
Operation Manual
Content 1. General
1. Specifications Before you begin using the meter, please read the instruction carefully to be sure
you get the best possible performance to avoid wrong operation, ensuring
2. Construction accurate measuring and extend the working life of the meter.
3. Operation Model INE-PHB-4 PH meter is a portable pH meter with 31/2 LCD
display, displaying temperature and pH value simultaneously,
4. Maintenance
distinguishing buffer solution automatically. It is suitable for
measuring the pH value and potential(mV) in the laboratories and
inspection offices. The compact size and portable design of the meter make
it specially suitable for being used in the remote site without power source.

2 Specifications
2.1 Main specifications and performance
(1) Measuring range : pH: 0~14pH mV: 0~±1400mV
(2) Accuracy of the electric unit: pH : ±0.03pH mV: ±0.2% FS
(3) Input impedance of the electric unit :5×1011Ω
(4) Input current of the electric unit: 1x10-11A
(5) Stability of the electric unit: ±0.0pH±1 bit/3hr
(6) Temperature compensation: (0~60)℃
(7)Repeating of the meter: 0.03pH
(7) Outside dimensions: 170×75×30mm
(8) Weight: 0.5kg

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2.1 Normal operating conditions: 4. Operation
(1) Ambient temperature: 5℃~35℃ The meter works on two pieces of 5V battery. Open the battery cover on the
(2)Relative humidity: Not more than 80% backboard of the meter and insert the battery.
(3)Temperature of measured solution: 5℃~60℃ Please calibrate before measuring pH value. No need to calibrate in each
(4)Power supply: two pieces of 5V batteries operation. In general, calibration is needed once a day when the measuring
(5)No obvious vibration interval is comparatively short.
(6) No strong electromagnetic interference except the geomagnetic field.
The meter has two points calibration. The procedure is as following:

3. Construction 4.1 Press “ON/OFF” button to switch on the battery supply. the meter enter
“mV” measuring state;
1- Electrode socket
4.2 Press “MODE” button to enter temperature measuring state, the “ ℃ ”
2- Electrode rack
3- Screen indicating light flashes. The model circuit is as following:

4- Power ON/OFF mV measurement (displaying MEAS and mV)

5- Increase key temperature setting (the “℃” light is flashing)

6- Reduce key pH calibration 1(displaying STD1)

7 - Mode key pH calibration 2(displaying STD2)
8 - Confirm key pH measuring (displaying MEAS and pH)
9 - Background light 4.3 Press “▲” or “▼” button to adjust temperature value when the displayed
temperature value is the same as the temperature value of calibrated
solution, press “ENTER” button to store it into the meter. The “ ℃ ”
indicating light stops flashing at this time.
4.4 Press “MODE” button, the meter display “STD1” to enter the first
calibration point (if you don’t need calibration, press “MODE” two times,
the meter display “MEAS” enter PH measurement directly);

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4.5 Clean the electrode with distilled water, then put electrode into one of the When the temperature of the measured solution is much different from the
three pH buffer solutions, the meter display mV value of the first point temperature of the buffering solution, the temperature of the meter must be
buffer solution. When the value is stable, press “ENTER” button, the meter calibrated to make the indicated temperature same as the temperature of the
display pH value of the first point buffer solution. The first point calibration measured solution. The operation is same as step 2 and 3. Then press “MODE”
is now completed. Press “MODE” button again, the meter display “STD2” button three times, the meter display “MEAS pH” to enter measure pH value.
to enter the second point calibration state.
4.6 Take electrode out of buffer solution, clean the electrode with distilled water. Measuring of potential of the electrode (mV value):
Put the cleaned electrode into another buffer solution, the meter display mV Ø Press “ON/OFF” button , the meter enter “mV” measurement;
value of the second buffer solution. When the value is stable, press Ø Put on suitable ion selective electrode.
“ENTER” button, the meter display pH value of the second point buffer
Ø Clean the electrode with distilled water, remove the remaining
solution. Press “MODE” button again, the “STD2” light turn off and the
moisture with absorbing paper.
meter display “MEAS” to enter pH measuring state. The calibration is
Ø Put the electrode into the measured solution, and the meter will
completed.
read out the potential of the ion selective electrode (mV value) to
The meter is ready to do pH value measuring after calibrated meter (the meter display a “+” or “-” polarity automatically.
can store the last calibration data when you don’t operate new calibration), but
the meter must be re-calibrated if following cases happen: Note: Press the light button on the top left corner of the meter when you need to
Ø Big difference between calibration temperature and temperature of measure at night. The background light of meter turn on. (Please do not press
measured solution; the light if you do not use at night, because it will reduce to use the battery life
Ø The electrode is not in the solution for quite a long time; when you turn on the light.)
Ø A new combination electrode is used;
If measurement is not normal because of mistaken operation in the course of
Ø The meter has been used to measure strong acid (pH<2) or, strong alkali
calibration, users may switch off the meter, then hold "ENTER" button, switch
(pH>12);
on the meter again, the meter will be in the state of beginning. Make calibration
Ø The meter has been used to measure the liquid containing fluoride, or
once more.
solution with pH<7 or dense organic solutions.

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5. Maintenance 5.7 Be sure to avoid strong and direct sunshine on the display for obtaining
maximum life. Take care not to hit the display on any hard object, or touch
In addition to the good construction of the meter, proper maintenance is also an
the screen glass to avoid scratching.
essential factor effecting the performance of the meter, especially for this kind
5.8 Please remove the batteries if they will not be used again for a long.
of acid meter. With very high input impedance and frequently contact with
chemicals due to its working environment. Therefore, good maintenance is
necessary for this pH meter.
5.1.The input end of the meter (i.e. the socket of the combination electrode)
shall be kept clean. The plug of the electrode shall not be disengaged very
often, to prevent dust or moisture from entering the plug.
5.2 The tip end of the electrode is quite thin. Be sure not to hit the tip end on any
hard material to avoid damage.
5.3 Keep the tip end of the electrode away from dirts. In case it is found
contaminated, clean it with medical cotton or with 0.1mol/L diluted
hydrochloric acid.
5.4 If the end of the electrode is found to have cracks or become aged (stored for
over 2 years), it is necessary to change a new electrode. Or slow reaction
will happen, Or even results in big measuring error. Do remember the new
electrode shall be immersed in distilled water for at least 24 hours before
being mounted.
5.5 In calibrating the meter with buffering solution, it is important to ensure the
reliability of the solution, as low accuracy of the solution will surely results
in error in measuring result.
5.6 When a symbol “LOBAT” is shown on upper left corner of the display, it
means to replace the battery.

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 Model INE-PHB-4 operating flow diagram: Packing list
INE-PHB-4
Turn ON The Meter
Portable pH meter
Displaying “MEAS” TO MV measurement
Press “MODE” button
NO. Description Quant.
Temperature Setting(“℃”is flashing) 1 INE-PHB- 4 pH meter 1
Press “▲” or “▼” button 2 PH combination electrode 1
Setting temperature 3 Buffer pH4.7.9 5

Press “ENTER:” button 4 Electrode holder for special purpose 1

Storing temperature(“℃”stops flashing) 5 Battery No.5. 4
6 Manual 1
Press “MODE” button Press “MODE” button
Displaying STD1 the first point calibration

Press “ENTER” button

The first calibration is completed
Date: Inspector:
Press “MODE” button
Displaying STD2 to enter the second point calibration

Press “ENTER” button

The second calibration is completed
3, Hagavish st. Israel 58817
Press “MODE” button Press “MODE” button
Tel: 972 3 5595252, Fax: 972 3 5594529 [email protected]
Displaying “MEAS” to enter PH measurement
MRC.1.18
Press “MODE” button

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 pH Combination
Electrode Instruction

Manual

One-in-two pH combination (polycarbonate)

electrode  INE-65-1 Serials： Glass shell
 INE-E-201 Serials：plastic  INE-E-202 Serials：Glass shell
Characteristics shell One-in-three pH combination electrode
with pH and temperature. 2. Insert the plug back into the filling (polycarbonate) shell, glass solution. Record value displayed
 INE-E-301 Serials: plastic shell hole and put the electrode back to accessories and silicon rubber. of the meter. The sum of absolute
(polycarbonate), box in ambient temperature. Before measurement, you should value should exceed 292mV.
 INE-E-303 Serials：Glass shell， confirm that your sample solution
Note 3. With regard to unqualified
does no react to electrode material.
Operation electrode, you can rinse and clean
1. Immerse the electrode in the buffer
8. Please keep electrode serial it (Please read ‘Troubleshooting’
1. Please keep the measuring side solution or measured solution,
number(white casing on the cable ) for reference.)
downward, take the black please hold electrode to stir
in good condition. Don’t replace
electrode cap and swing it gently solution several times quickly so  Which kind of standard buffer
electrode plug at will. Otherwise,
for several times. Besides, you that glass membrane and solution should I use to
you can not enjoy after-sale
should check if there is air bubble salt-bridge are filled with solution. calibrate electrode?
service of this product.
in the glass membrane and
2. To obtain correct measuring result, 1. Generally, there are two groups of
reference salt-bridge. Glass Troubleshooting
electrode calibration and buffer solution for electrode
membrane and reference
measurement should have same  Why can’t I calibrate electrode calibration. They are pH4.00,
salt-bridge should be filled with
conditions. slope? pH6.86 and pH9.18 or pH4.00,
solution without air bubble.
pH7.00 and pH10.00. Please
2. Please remove the plug from the 3. The liquid level of electrode 1. Please make sure the preserved
choose fresh standard buffer
filling hole and connect electrode external reference liquid should be status of electrode is with
solution as soon as possible.
with pH meter. Then you should kept at 10mm below filling hole. requirements of ‘Maintenance’
calibrate electrode slope with two The liquid level should be higher before using electrode. If the 2. If your sample solution is acid,
different buffers. than level of measured solution. electrode is not preserved correctly, please use standard buffer solution
(Please refer to operational manual for please immerse it into KCl of pH4.00 and pH6.86 or pH7.00
4. You should always keep electrode
calibration.) (3.0mol/L) solution for more than for calibration. If your sample
plug clean and dry.
2 hours. solution is alkaline, then you need
Maintenance 5. Please don’t immerse electrode in to use standard buffer solution of
1. Please add 18mm KCl solution sample solution for a long time. pH6.86 and pH9.18 or pH10.00 for
(3.0mol/L) in the protective jacket 2. Please check if the electrode is calibration.
6. After using the electrode, please
of electrode. Hold the protective qualified to measure: Please adjust
rinse it carefully.  How to make external reference
jacket gently and make it flat. the meter to display mV mode.
solution of electrode?
Then install it on the electrode 7. The components which touch Immerse the electrode in pH4.00
measuring side. sample solution include PC and pH9.18 Standard buffer 1. In each electrode packing box,

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 there is a plastic bottle which not calibrate pH value at 10 to immerse the electrode in absolute solution (3.0mol/L) for 4 hours.
contains KCl powder. Please add pH value at 25 . ethyl alcohol (or solution which
5. Adhered with greases: please
appropriate deionized water in the can dissolve this organics) for 15
 How often does electrode need immerse it in weakly alkaline
bottle until it reaches the tick mark minutes. Stir solution with
calibration? detergent for 15 minutes and Then
(20mL) of the bottle. Then shake it electrode before taking it out and
1. You need to calibrate electrode stir solution with electrode quickly
up. then rinse it with deionized water.
with standard buffer solution for a while before take it out and
Finally immerse it in the KCl
2. You can also weigh 55.9g KCl before each performance. rinse it with deionized water.
solution (3mol/L) for 4 hours.
powder and dissolve it in the Finally, immerse the electrode in
2. You still need to calibrate Note: Since the material of electrode
250ml deionized water. KCl solution (3.0mol/L) for 4
electrode after using it for two shell is PC (polycarbonate), sample hours.
 How to prolong the service life of hours. solution which contains organics 6. Regeneration of glass sensitive
the electrode? may corrode electrode outer shell.
 Why is there white powder membrane: please immerse the
1. The electrode can not be used to adhering to electrode cap or 3. Adhered with inorganics: please electrode in 4%HF solution for 3-5
measure oil sample, sticky sample electrode shell surface? immerse electrode in EDTA seconds. Then rinse it in 1:1 HCl
and sample full of tiny particles. This is caused by KCl salting out solution (0.1mol/L) or HCl for 10 seconds. Then rinse it with
and will not affect electrode solution (0.1mol/L) for 15 minutes. distilled water and immerse it in
2. The electrode is not suitable for
function. You can rinse it with Then stir solution with electrode KCl solution (3mol/L) for 24
non-aqueous titration.
deionized water. quickly for a while before take it hours.
 Why must you control temp.
out and rinse it with deionized Note: If glass sensitive membrane is
during measurement?  How to clean electrode?
water. Finally, immerse the regenerated for many times, it will
1. The pH value of solution is 1. Adhered with metal ion: please electrode in KCl solution be damaged eventually.
affected by temperature. immerse the electrode in HCl (3.0mol/L) for 4 hours.
solution(0.5mol/L) for 5 minutes.
2. The temperature of solution is 10 4. Adhered with protein: please
You should stir the 0.5mol/L HCL
during measurement. At this immerse electrode in HCl solution
solution with electrode quickly
moment, pH displayed is the pH (0.1mol/L) which contains 1%
several times and take it out. Then
value at 10 . If you want to know pepsin for 15 minutes. Then stir Remarks:
rinse it with deionized water and
pH value at 25 , you should raise solution with electrode quickly for
immerse it in the KCl solution (3
the solution temperature to 25 . a while before take it out and rinse Within one year from the production
mol/L) for 4 hours.
PH meter has the temperature it with deionized water. Finally, data, the product should meet with
compensation function which can 2. Adhered with organics: please immerse the electrode in KCl technical specifications.