YSI Pro20 Dissolved Oxygen Meter
Features
- One Touch Cal feature allows % mode calibration with the press of a button
- IP67 waterproof, Military Spec connectors, rubber over mold, 1-meter drop test
- 95% response time in approximately 8 seconds with standard membrane
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The YSI Pro20 is a handheld dissolved oxygen and temperature meter ideal for use in the lab or field. Utilizing YSI's durable MS (Military Spec) cable connector, the instrument can accept rugged field sensors or a self-stirring lab BOD sensor. To meet the needs of various applications, cables are bought separately in lengths from 1 to 100 meters. The included cable management kit even makes the use of long cables easy and convenient.
One Touch Cal
The Pro20 is YSI's first dissolved oxygen instrument to offer a convenient "One Touch Cal" feature for air calibrations. This unique feature, along with others like user-replaceable sensors, simplifies operation and saves time and money. The YSI Pro20 is completely waterproof, withstands 1-meter submersion and has an industry-leading 2-year cable warranty making it field-worthy.
Additional Features
- 3-year instrument; 2-year cable; 1-year Polarographic/6-month Galvanic sensor warranty
- Field-replaceable electrodes (choose between Polarographic or Galvanic)
- One-touch cal allows DO calibration with the press of a button
- Stores 50 data sets to ensure data integrity
- Graphic, backlit display
- Standard 1- 4- 10- 20- 30- and 100-m weighted cable lengths (special order up to 100-meter
- cables in 10-meter increments)
- IP-67, impact-resistant, waterproof case
- Easy-to-use, screw-on cap DO membranes
- English, Spanish, German and French languages
- Glow in the dark keypad
- Quick response times
*Pro20 purchases include the instrument, manual, batteries, USB cable, and USB flash drive. Cables and probes are ordered separately.
- Barometer: Built-in barometer
- Cable Lengths: 1- 4- 10- 20- 30- up to 100m lengths (3.28, 13.1, 32.8, 65.6 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, German, French
- Power: 2 alkaline C-cells providing approximately 400 hours of battery life depending on backlight usage; low battery indicator
- Salinity Input Range: 0-70 ppt
- Warranty: 3-year instrument; 2-year cable; 1-year Polarographic sensors; 6-months Galvanic sensors
- Waterproof: IP-67 (even with the battery cover off)
- Weight with Batteries: 475 grams (1.05 lbs)
- (1) YSI Pro20 display
- (1) Operations manual
- (2) C-cell batteries
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