YSI Pro1030 pH & Conductivity Meter
The YSI Pro1030 provides everything required in a handheld instrument to measure (sensors sold separately) pH or ORP, temperature, conductivity, specific conductance, salinity and total dissolved solids (TDS).
Features
- Built-in conductivity cell with user-replaceable pH or ORP sensors (sold separately)
- Smart calibration routine allows easy calibrations with the press of a button
- Graphic backlit display with 50 dataset storage
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The YSI Pro 1030 features user-replaceable sensors (pH and ORP), cables, and the convenient calibration routine feature make the YSI Pro 1030 user-friendly. The feature set of the Pro1030 results in a low total cost of ownership over the life of the product and proves that it is smarter, tougher, and more versatile.
Durable
Mil-spec (military spec) connectors, IP67 waterproof and rubber over-molded case, and 1-meter drop tests ensure that the instrument remains in hand to provide years of sampling even in the harshest field conditions.
Additional Features include:
- A smart calibration routine remembers previous cal values and walks through the calibration
- Stores 50 data sets
- Available with 1, 4, 10, 20, or 30-meter cables (4-meter and longer cables include cable management kit)
- View display with polarized sunglasses on
- Multiple languages include English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
- Conductivity cell built-in
- 3-year instrument; 2-year cable warranty; 1-year pH and ORP sensor warranty
*YSI Pro1030 purchases include the instrument, manual, batteries, USB cable, and USB flash drive. Cables and probes are ordered separately.
- Cable Lengths: 1- 4- 10- 20- and 30-m lengths (3.28, 13.1, 32.8, 65.6, and 98.4 ft.)
- Certifications: RoHS, CE, WEEE, IP-67, 1-meter drop test
- Connector: MS (military spec) waterproof with bayonet lock
- Data Memory: 50 data sets
- Dimensions: 8.3 cm width x 21.6 cm length x 5.6 cm depth (3.25 in x 8.5 in x 2.21 in)
- Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
- Power: 2 alkaline C-cells providing approximately 425 hours of battery life depending without backlight usage; low battery indicator with approximately 1 hour left
- Warranty: 3-year instrument; 2-year cable; 1-year pH and ORP sensors
- Waterproof: IP67 (even with the battery cover off)
- Weight with Batteries: 475 grams (1.05 lbs)
- Conductivity Reference Temp: Adjustable; range 15°C to 25°C
- Specific Conductance Temp Comp: 0 to 4%
- (1) YSI Pro1030 display
- (1) Operations manual
- (2) C-cell batteries
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