Product Description
Apera Instruments YD300
Portable Water Hardness Meter Kit
The Apera Instruments YD300 is an advanced portable meter engineered to eliminate the subjectivity and time-consuming processes of traditional colorimetric chemical titrations. Designed for water treatment professionals, boiler maintenance, cooling tower monitoring, and agricultural applications, the YD300 utilizes a high-performance Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) to deliver rapid, digital, and highly accurate measurements of total water hardness (the combined concentration of calcium and magnesium ions).
The instrument features a highly intelligent processing chip that automatically converts and displays measurements in multiple common water hardness units, including mmol/L, mg/L (ppm), German degrees (°dH), French degrees (°fH), and English degrees (°eH). This eliminates the need for manual mathematical conversions in the field. The meter also incorporates intelligent auto-calibration and Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) to ensure testing accuracy across varying environmental conditions.
Built for harsh industrial and field environments, the YD300 is housed in a rugged, IP57 waterproof and dustproof casing. It is delivered as a comprehensive, ready-to-use field kit in a hard-shell carrying case, complete with the main unit, the specialized 601-S water hardness electrode, all necessary calibration standard solutions, and sample activation solutions.
Model Overview
| Model | Measured Parameters | System Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| YD300 | Water Hardness (Ca2+ and Mg2+ as CaCO3) and Temperature | Portable ISE kit with 601-S electrode, calibration buffers, and field case. |
Key Performance Features
- Electrochemical ISE Technology: Replaces subjective, tedious titration drops with rapid, precise digital readings of calcium and magnesium ion concentrations.
- Multi-Unit Display: Automatically displays and converts readings between mmol/L, mg/L (CaCO3), °dH, °fH, and °eH.
- Intelligent Auto-Calibration: 2-point automatic calibration (B1/B2 or B2/B3) ensures the sensor is properly aligned across the entire measurement range.
- Rugged Field Design: Features an IP57 waterproof and dustproof rating, making it ideal for wet industrial environments and field testing.
- Complete Turnkey Kit: Arrives ready for immediate testing with the meter, specialized electrode, calibration buffers, and measuring cups in a durable carry case.
General Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Water Hardness Portable Meters |
| Measurement Principle | Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) |
| Measuring Range | 0 to 10 mmol/L (0 to 1000 mg/L CaCO3) |
| Temperature Compensation | Automatic (ATC) 15 to 40°C |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 Waterproof and Dustproof |