600LS
The YSI 600LS Sonde measures level, flow, temperature and conductivity. Rugged and waterproof, the YSI 600LS is designed for tide gauge monitoring, wetlands level applications, ground water, estuaries and rivers.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| YSI, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| 600LS |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Sensors |
| Application |
| Water Quality; |
| Equipment Type |
| Sensor |
| Product Synopsis |
| The YSI 600LS Sonde measures level, flow, temperature and conductivity. Rugged and waterproof, the YSI 600LS is designed for tide gauge monitoring, wetlands level applications, ground water, estuaries and rivers. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 1.65 x 15 in (42 x 381 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Alkaline Battery; External 12 V DC, Internal (optional) 4 AA-size alkaline batteries |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| Medium: Fresh, Sea, or Polluted water -5 to 50°C |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Sonde weights, calibration solution, maintenance kit, anti-fouling plugs and screen |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Pre and post sampling calibration |
| Available Accessories |
| MS-8 to pc serial port connector for 650MDS |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Ecowatch software is available |
| Communications Interface |
| RS-232, SDI-12 |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Measures: Resistivity, Salinity, Specific Conductance, and Total Dissolved Solids |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppt; 0 to 100 mS/cm – conductivity 0 to 70 ppt – salinity |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Animals, debris, fouling, and air bubbles can interfere with measurements |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 5 – 15 minutes depending on sample. Allow a couple of minutes for the sonde to equilibrate in the sample |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
