Hach SL250 Single-Port Portable Parallel Analyzer
Hach's SL250 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA) is an innovative multiparameter water quality meter that allows you to simultaneously perform colorimetric and probe-based measurements.
Features
- Single instrument combines colorimetric and probe-based testing
- All chemicals and processes are entirely contained inside the Chemkey
- Automatic parameter selection and measurement processes for repeatable results
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Hach's SL250 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA) is an innovative multiparameter water quality meter that allows you to simultaneously perform colorimetric and probe-based measurements. The instrument and corresponding Chemkey reagents are easy to use regardless of technical expertise. Compared to traditional powder or liquid reagent methods, Chemkeys use a simplified testing method that requires no sample preparation, making the process significantly easier, faster, and safer while drastically reducing variability in results.
Colorimetric tests include free chlorine, total chlorine, fluoride, high range manganese, zinc, copper, nitrite, dissolved iron, high and low range alkalinity, high and low range orthophosphate, high and low range hardness, peracetic acid, and more.
Probe-based tests include pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and more.
*Not suitable for chloramination applications*
| Battery Life | >200 Chemkey tests per full battery charge |
| Certifications | CE, UKCA, FCC, ISED, RCM, KC |
| Connector | 5-Pin Input Connector: Two M12 connectors for IntelliCal™ probes |
| Data Memory | Memory: 1000 measured values (result, date, time, site ID, user ID) |
| Data Storage | Automatic in Press to Read measurement mode. Manual in Continuous measurement mode |
| Detector | Silicon photodiode |
| Dimensions | 13.08 x 5.89 x 25.83 cm (5.15 x 2.32 x 10.17 in.) |
| Enclosure Rating | IP54 |
| Instrument Bundle | SL250 Single-Port Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA) |
| Interfaces | Mini USB port |
| Lock Function | For IntelliCAL™ Probes: Press to Read and Continuous measurement mode |
| Measurement Modes | Transmittance (%), Absorbance (abs) and Concentration (Conc) |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Operating Temperature Range | 5 - 50 °C (41 - 122 °F), maximum 85% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Output Voltage | 12 V at 3A output |
| Power Requirements (Hz) | 50/60 Hz |
| Power Requirements (Voltage) | 100 - 240 VAC |
| Power Supply | 2.5 mm Jack |
| Protection Class | III |
| Temperature | Charging Temperature: 5 - 45 °C (41 - 113 °F), maximum 85% relative humidity (noncondensing) Storage Temperature: -20 - 60 °C (-4 - 140 °F), maximum 85% relative humidity (noncondensing) |
| Temperature Correction | For IntelliCAL Probes: Off, automatic and manual (parameter dependent) |
| Temperature Input | 5 - 45 °C (41 - 113 °F), maximum 85% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) |
| What's included? | SL250 PPA with carry case, 125 V power cable and manual |
- (1) SL250 portable parallel analyzer (PPA)
- (1) Carry case
- (1) 125 V power cable
- (1) Manual
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