PCE Instruments PCE-228WINE Handheld Environmental pH-Meter

Overview

This advanced environmental pH-meter, the **PCE Instruments PCE-228WINE Handheld Environmental pH-Meter**, is engineered to provide precise and reliable pH, mV (redox), and temperature measurements for a variety of professional applications. It directly addresses the critical need for accurate environmental monitoring, replacing less efficient or less precise analog meters. This robust handheld device enhances data management significantly with its integrated **SD card memory (1 to 16 GB)**, allowing data to be saved directly as an Excel file for immediate analysis without the need for proprietary software. This feature drastically streamlines data logging and reporting workflows for environmental professionals.

The PCE-228WINE offers an optimal balance of price and performance, making it an indispensable tool for field technicians, laboratory personnel, and environmental consultants. Its **RS-232 interface** with optional software further expands its utility by enabling direct, real-time data transmission to a PC, facilitating immediate analysis and integration into existing data management systems. With both manual and automatic temperature compensation capabilities via a supplied temperature sensor, the PCE-228WINE ensures highly accurate readings across diverse temperature ranges, guaranteeing reliable results for critical environmental assessments.

Key Features

• SD Card Memory (1 to 16 GB): Stores measurement data directly as an Excel file, eliminating the need for special software and simplifying data transfer and analysis.
• RS-232 Interface: Enables seamless online data transfer to a PC with optional software, providing real-time monitoring and advanced data management capabilities.
• Measures pH, Redox (mV), and Temperature: Provides comprehensive environmental monitoring with a single device, catering to diverse professional requirements.
• Automatic Three-Point Calibration: Ensures high accuracy and reliability of pH measurements with simplified calibration procedures.
• Large, Easy-to-Read LCD Display: Offers clear visibility of readings, enhancing user efficiency and reducing potential errors during field or lab work.

Specifications

Display Type: Large LCD

Memory: SD card (1 to 16 GB)

Data Format: Excel file (.xls)

Interface: RS-232

Measurement Parameters: pH, mV (Redox), Temperature (°C)

Calibration: Automatic, three-point

Temperature Compensation: Manual or Automatic (with included sensor)

Electrode Connector: BNC

Electrode Included: pH electrode PCE-PH-WINE

Temperature Sensor Included: Stainless steel temperature sensor

Power Source: 6 x Battery

Applications

The **PCE Instruments PCE-228WINE Handheld Environmental pH-Meter** is a versatile instrument ideal for a wide array of professional applications where precise environmental parameter measurement is crucial. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Environmental Consultants and Scientists: For accurate on-site water quality assessments, soil pH testing, and general environmental monitoring, providing reliable data for reports and analyses.
• Agricultural Professionals: Essential for optimizing soil pH for crop growth, managing nutrient uptake, and ensuring water quality for irrigation systems.
• Water Treatment and Wastewater Management Technicians: Critical for monitoring pH levels in water treatment processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing treatment efficacy.
• Laboratory Technicians: Provides a robust and accurate solution for routine pH and redox measurements in various laboratory settings, supporting research and quality control.
• Aquaculture and Fisheries Management: For maintaining optimal water parameters in aquatic environments, crucial for the health and productivity of fish and other aquatic organisms.
• Educational and Research Institutions: A reliable tool for student practicals, field studies, and research projects requiring accurate and easily recordable environmental data.

Performance and Characteristics

The PCE-228WINE boasts **high precision** in its measurements, ensuring reliable data for critical decision-making. Its robust housing is designed to withstand the rigors of both laboratory and on-site use, providing **durability** and consistent performance in challenging environments. The device features an **adjustable measuring rate**, allowing professionals to tailor data collection to specific project needs, optimizing efficiency. The inclusion of a dedicated pH electrode (PCE-PH-WINE) and a stainless steel temperature sensor ensures accurate readings for various media. The **automatic three-point calibration** feature simplifies the calibration process, minimizing user error and ensuring consistently accurate results, a key characteristic for professional-grade instrumentation. This meter's ability to save data directly to an SD card as an Excel file significantly enhances workflow, reducing manual transcription errors and speeding up data analysis, which is a major performance benefit for professionals.

Kit Contents

• 1 x Environmental meter PCE-228 (basic unit)
• 1 x pH electrode PCE-PH-WINE
• 1 x SD memory card (2 GB)
• 1 x Card reader
• 1 x Temperature sensor
• 6 x Battery
• 1 x Instruction manual

Streamline your environmental monitoring and ensure data accuracy. Get the PCE Instruments PCE-228WINE Handheld Environmental pH-Meter today!