Portable Conductivity/TDS/Salinity Meter PH-530 Biobase

Portable Conductivity/TDS/Salinity Meter PH-530 Biobase

The PH-530 Portable Conductivity/TDS/Salinity Meter by Biobase is a versatile and advanced instrument for field and laboratory water quality analysis. With 1 to 5-point calibration, multiple measurement modes, and comprehensive compensation functions, it ensures highly accurate and reliable readings. Its portable design, large memory, and USB connectivity make it ideal for environmental monitoring, aquaculture, and industrial applications.

Features

1. 1 to 5-point calibration with automatic recognition of conductivity standards.

2. Automatic electrode diagnosis displays calibration points and factors for precision.

3. Selectable cell constant, reference temperature, TDS factor, and multiple compensation modes including linear, pure water, seawater, and practical salinity.

4. Automatic temperature compensation provides accurate readings across varying conditions.

5. Auto-Read function detects stable measurements and locks them automatically.

6. Calibration due alarm prompts regular calibration to maintain accuracy.

7. Auto-power off function conserves battery life during field use.

8. Setup menu allows configuration of calibration points, stability criteria, temperature unit, date, and time.

9. Reset function quickly restores all factory default settings.

10. Internal memory stores up to 500 data sets for convenient data logging.

11. USB communication interface allows data transfer to PC or connection to power sources.

Applications

1. Environmental monitoring of rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and groundwater.

2. Aquaculture water quality control to maintain optimal conductivity and salinity levels.

3. Industrial water treatment and quality inspections.

4. Field and portable laboratory testing for TDS and salinity in various water samples.

Technical Specifications

1. Conductivity range:

   • Standard (CON-1): 2 μS/cm ~ 20,000 μS/cm

   • Optional probes:

     • CON-0.01: 0.01 μS/cm ~ 0.1 μS/cm

     • CON-0.1: 0.1 μS/cm ~ 2 μS/cm

     • CON-10: 20,000 μS/cm ~ 200 mS/cm

2. Conductivity accuracy: ±0.5% F.S.

3. Conductivity resolution: 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1 μS/cm

4. Calibration points: 1 to 5 points

5. Calibration solutions: 10 μS/cm, 84 μS/cm, 1413 μS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm, 111.8 mS/cm

6. TDS range: 0 ~ 10.00, 100.0, 1000 ppm; 10.00, 200.0 ppt

7. TDS accuracy: ±1% F.S.

8. TDS resolution: 0.01, 0.1, 1

9. TDS factor: 0.1 ~ 1.0 (default 0.5)

10. Salinity range: 0.00 ~ 42.00 psu, 0.00 ~ 80.00 ppt

11. Salinity accuracy: ±1% F.S.

12. Salinity resolution: 0.01

13. Resistivity range: 0.00 ~ 20.00 MΩ·cm

14. Resistivity accuracy: ±1% F.S.

15. Resistivity resolution: 0.01

16. Temperature range: 0 ~ 105°C / 32 ~ 221°F

17. Temperature accuracy: ±0.5°C / ±0.9°F

18. Temperature resolution: 0.1°C / 0.1°F

19. Offset calibration: 1 point, reading ±10°C

20. Temperature compensation: 0 ~ 100°C, manual or automatic

21. Temperature coefficient: linear (0.0 ~ 10.0%/°C), non-linear, pure water

22. Reference temperature: 20 or 25°C

23. Cell constants: K = 0.1, 1, 10

24. Stability criteria: selectable low or high

25. Calibration due alarm: 1 to 31 days or off

26. Hold function: manual or auto-endpoint

27. Auto-off: selectable 10, 20, or 30 minutes

28. Memory: 500 data sets

29. Data interface: USB

30. Connector type: 6-pin mini-DIN, 3.5 mm jack socket

31. Display: custom LCD, 80 × 60 mm

32. Power supply: 3 × 1.5V AA batteries or DC5V power adapter

33. Battery life: approximately 150 hours (backlight off)

34. Dimensions: 170 × 85 × 30 mm

35. Net weight: 300 g

36. Package size: 475 × 155 × 350 mm

37. Gross weight: 2 kg

Accessories Included

1. PH-530 meter

2. CON-1 conductivity electrode

3. Temperature probe

4. Standard calibration solutions

5. Carrying case

Conclusion

The Biobase PH-530 Portable Conductivity/TDS/Salinity Meter delivers precise multi-parameter water analysis in a portable and user-friendly design. With 1 to 5-point calibration, multiple compensation modes, large memory, and USB connectivity, it is a reliable choice for environmental monitoring, aquaculture, and industrial field testing.