YSI 6560 Temperature/Conductivity Sensor
Features
- Titanium-encased temperature sensor
- Measures conductivity via 4 pure-nickel electrodes
- Field-replaceable
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
Included with virtually every 6-Series sonde, the YSI 6560 provides reliable temperature and conductivity readings. The YSI 6560 Temperature/Conductivity Sensor is extremely linear and accurate within its 0.5% accuracy specification when calibrated anywhere in the range.
Temperature
YSI utilizes a high-precision thermistor 2252 ohms at 25 C (+/-1%) for temperature measurement. Resistance changes with temperature, and the 6-Series sondes convert resistance into C, F, or K automatically. Best of all, the temperature sensor is calibration and maintenance-free.
Conductivity
Four pure-nickel electrodes allow the YSI 6560 to accurately determine the conductivity of a sample. Along with conductivity, the YSI 6-series sonde can calculate specific conductance, salinity, resistivity and total dissolved solids.
- Range: -5 to +50 C
- Resolution: 0.01 C
- Accuracy: +/-0.15 C
- Warranty: 1 year
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