The Master Science Bluetooth Water Hardness Tester is a pen-shaped probe with a solid-state sensor that sends its readings wirelessly to an Android smartphone or tablet. The mobile device acts as the display, memory and control panel, while the tester itself stays small enough for a pocket.
Hardness is measured from 0.05 to 200 mmol/L and can be shown in °dH, °e, °fH, gpg, mg/L or mmol/L. The Master Science Bluetooth Water Hardness Tester is calibrated on 2 to 5 points, and its setup menu holds 12 options including alarms, timed readings and password protection.
Technical Specifications
Specification data for the Master Science Bluetooth Water Hardness Tester are set out below.
- Brand: Master Science
- Model Number: MSHAD-BT40SWISS
- SKU: MSHAD-BT40SWISS
- Range (Concentration): 0.05 to 200 mmol/L
- Range (German Degree): 0 to 1122 °dH
- Range (English Degree): 0 to 1404 °e
- Range (French Degree): 0 to 2000 °fH
- Range (Grains per Gallon): 0 to 1170 gpg
- Range (CaCO3): 0 to 20000 mg/L
- Range (CaO): 0 to 11220 mg/L
- Range (Ca2+): 0 to 8020 mg/L
- Resolution: 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1
- Accuracy: ±1% F.S.
- Calibration Points: 2 to 5 points
- Calibration Solutions: 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 100 mmol/L
- mV Range: ±2000.0 mV
- mV Resolution: 0.1, 1 mV, selectable
- mV Accuracy: ±0.2 mV
- Temperature Compensation: 0 to 50°C / 32 to 122°F, manual
- Stability Criteria: Fast, standard, slow
- Measurement Modes: Continuous or auto-read
- Timed Interval Readings: 10, 30, 60, 300 seconds or off
- Calibration Due Alarm: 1 to 99 days or off
- Data Transfer: Send to memory or printer
- Password Protection: 6 digits
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 or later
- Max Wireless Range: 10 m / 32.8 ft
- Compatible Devices: Android smartphone or tablet
- Power: 2 x 1.2 V lithium batteries or AAA batteries
- Dimensions: 175 (L) x 40 (Dia.) mm
- Net Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Benefits
- No cable, no bench meter:: the Master Science Bluetooth Water Hardness Tester reports to your phone or tablet.
- Six hardness units:: °dH, °e, °fH, gpg, mg/L and mmol/L.
- Controlled calibration:: 2 to 5 points with a report of date, time, points and slopes.
- Protected settings:: 6-digit password blocks unauthorised changes.
- Unattended logging:: timed readings from 10 to 300 seconds.
For a stand-alone laboratory instrument, see the Master Science benchtop water hardness meter.
Product Features
Measurement
- Bluetooth water hardness tester supplied with a solid-state sensor
- 2 to 5 point calibration with five selectable concentration points
- Selectable units: German degree (°dH), English degree (°e), French degree (°fH), gpg, mg/L and mmol/L
- Manual temperature compensation removes error caused by temperature deviation
- Auto-Read function senses and locks the measurement endpoint
Data and Control
- Timed interval readings send measurement data to memory or a printer
- Limit alarm alerts when a reading goes beyond the specified range
- Calibration due alarm prompts regular calibration
- Calibration report shows date, time, calibration points and slopes
- Password protection prevents unauthorised calibration and settings
- Multiparameter measurement: Bluetooth conductivity and dissolved oxygen testers can connect to the device at the same time
- Reset function restores all settings to factory defaults
Applications
The Master Science Bluetooth Water Hardness Tester is practical for hardness checks in:
- Drinking water and household water surveys
- Water softener and treatment system checks
- Boiler and cooling water monitoring
- Field sampling and teaching work
Common Problems This Tester Solves
Portable hardness testing usually means compromises; this design removes several of them.
- Small meter screens are hard to read:: results appear on a phone or tablet display.
- Out-of-range values are missed:: the limit alarm flags them immediately.
- Anyone can alter calibration:: a 6-digit password locks calibration and settings.
- Carrying several meters to site:: conductivity and dissolved oxygen Bluetooth testers can share the same device.