Research‐grade Benchtop Conductivity Meter Apera EC 9500

Apera Research-Grade Benchtop Conductivity Meter: Model EC 9500

The EC 9500 Research-Grade Benchtop Conductivity Meter is an advanced analytical tool designed to measure conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity, and temperature with exceptional precision. It is equipped with robust features that cater to research, industrial, and laboratory applications, ensuring reliable and repeatable results. This device includes comprehensive calibration options, data management capabilities, and high-resolution readings across various ranges, making it an indispensable tool for professionals.

Product Features

The EC 9500 is built with cutting-edge technology and includes several innovative features:

1. Conductivity Measurement:
   • Range: 0.00 µ/cm to 2000 mS/cm
   • Resolution: 0.01/0.1/1 µ/cm; 0.01/0.1/1 mS/cm
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% Full Scale (F.S) ±1 digit
   • Temperature Compensation: 0 to 50°C (automatic or manual)
   • Cell Constant: Compatible with 0.1, 1, and 10 cm⁻¹ electrodes
   • Reference Temperature: Adjustable from 15 to 30°C
   • Temperature Coefficient: Configurable from 0.00 to 10.00%
2. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS):
   • Range: 0.00 mg/L to 1000 g/L
   • Resolution: 0.01/0.1/1 mg/L; 0.01/0.1/1 g/L
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S ±1 digit
   • TDS Factor: Adjustable between 0.40 and 1.00
3. Salinity Measurement:
   • Range: 0.00 to 100 ppt
   • Resolution: 0.01/0.1 ppt
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S ±1 digit
   • Salinity Type: Linear, NaCl, and Saltwater options available
4. Resistivity Measurement:
   • Range: 0.00 Ω-m to 100 ΜΩ-m
   • Resolution: 0.1/1 Ω-m; 0.01/0.1/1 KΩ-m; 0.1 ΜΩ-m
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S ±1 digit
5. Temperature Measurement:
   • Range: -10.0 to 110°C (14.0 to 230°F)
   • Resolution: 0.1°C or 0.1/1°F
   • Accuracy: ±0.5°C ±1 digit
6. Calibration and Data Management:
   • 1 to 4-point calibration for conductivity and related measurements
   • Stores calibration standards such as Standard, CH, and User-Defined buffers

Applications

The EC 9500 Conductivity Meter is suitable for a wide array of applications:

1. Water Quality Testing:
   • Ideal for assessing drinking water, wastewater, and industrial effluents
   • Provides insight into water purity, contamination levels, and ion concentration
2. Environmental Monitoring:
   • Monitors natural water bodies for pollution or salinity changes
   • Suitable for field and laboratory research
3. Industrial Process Control:
   • Ensures consistency in chemical production, food processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing
   • Monitors conductivity, TDS, and resistivity to maintain process integrity
4. Research Laboratories:
   • Supports advanced scientific studies requiring precise conductivity, resistivity, and temperature measurements
   • Useful for investigating solutions and electrolytes in academic and industrial R&D

Specifications

The EC 9500 offers robust specifications designed for high accuracy and versatility:

1. Conductivity Measurement:
   • Range: 0.00 µ/cm to 2000 mS/cm
   • Resolution: 0.01/0.1/1 µ/cm; 0.01/0.1/1 mS/cm
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S ±1 digit
2. TDS Measurement:
   • Range: 0.00 mg/L to 1000 g/L
   • Resolution: 0.01/0.1/1 mg/L; 0.01/0.1/1 g/L
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S ±1 digit
3. Salinity Measurement:
   • Range: 0.00 to 100 ppt
   • Resolution: 0.01/0.1 ppt
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S ±1 digit
4. Resistivity Measurement:
   • Range: 0.00 Ω-m to 100 ΜΩ-m
   • Resolution: 0.1/1 Ω-m; 0.01/0.1/1 KΩ-m; 0.1 ΜΩ-m
   • Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S ±1 digit
5. Temperature Measurement:
   • Range: -10.0 to 110°C (14.0 to 230°F)
   • Resolution: 0.1°C or 0.1/1°F
   • Accuracy: ±0.5°C ±1 digit
6. Calibration:
   • Points: 1 to 4-point calibration
   • Standards: Includes buffers for 1413 μS, 12.88 mS, and 84 μS
7. Temperature Compensation:
   • Range: 0 to 50°C (automatic or manual)
   • Coefficient: Adjustable from 0.00 to 10.00%
8. Power and Connectivity:
   • USB cable for data transfer and keyboard input
   • Includes a power adapter for continuous operation

Included Components

The EC 9500 package is ready to use with the following included components:

• EC 9500 Unit: The main benchtop device
• 2401T-F Conductivity Electrode: High-precision electrode for conductivity analysis
• USB Keyboard and Cable: Enables easy data input and export
• Power Adapter: Ensures stable and continuous operation
• Standards Calibration Buffers: Includes solutions for 1413 μS, 12.88 mS, and 84 μS calibration