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Hach DR900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter

Hach DR900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter

 

                                                                                                           

 

Hach DR900 Handheld Colorimeter for Portable Water Quality Testing

The Hach DR900 Handheld Colorimeter is a rugged, portable water testing instrument designed for fast, accurate field analysis across more than 90 colourimetric water quality parameters. Built for demanding environments, the DR900 delivers laboratory-quality results wherever testing is required, making it ideal for environmental monitoring, drinking water analysis, wastewater testing, industrial process control and compliance monitoring.

Designed with field professionals in mind, the DR900 combines advanced performance with simple operation. Its intuitive user interface provides quick access to your most frequently used testing methods, reducing testing time and improving efficiency. Whether you're analysing potable water, wastewater, groundwater or industrial water systems, the DR900 offers dependable, repeatable results with minimal effort.

The colourimeter can securely store up to 500 test results, allowing users to review and manage data directly on the instrument. A built-in USB connection enables fast data transfer to a computer for reporting, record keeping and regulatory compliance.

Engineered for harsh field conditions, the Hach DR900 features a waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant design, making it suitable for routine use in challenging environments. Its bright backlit display ensures excellent visibility in low-light conditions, while the durable push-button keypad provides reliable operation even when wearing gloves.

Supporting over 90 pre-programmed water testing methods, the DR900 is a versatile solution for professionals responsible for maintaining water quality across a wide range of industries. Whether conducting routine monitoring, environmental surveys, compliance testing or process optimisation, the Hach DR900 delivers reliable performance wherever accurate water analysis is required.

Key Features

  • Measures 90+ colourimetric water quality parameters
  • Rugged waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant construction
  • Portable handheld design for laboratory and field testing
  • Simple, intuitive user interface for fast method selection
  • Stores up to 500 test results
  • USB connectivity for easy data download and reporting
  • Backlit display for use in low-light environments
  • Fast, accurate and repeatable water quality analysis
  • Ideal for environmental monitoring, compliance and industrial water testing

Typical Applications

  • Beverage Production
  • Boiler Water Testing
  • Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems
  • Cooling Water Monitoring
  • Drinking Water Analysis
  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing
  • Groundwater Monitoring
  • Municipal Water Treatment
  • Potable Water Testing
  • Power Generation
  • QA/QC Laboratories
  • Surface Water Monitoring
  • Wastewater Testing

This portable handheld colorimeter is the ideal solution for professionals who require reliable, accurate and efficient water quality testing in the laboratory or the field. The Hach DR900 helps streamline testing procedures while delivering trusted analytical performance across a broad range of water monitoring applications.

 
 
 
Battery Life 6 months (typical) @ 5 readings a day / 5 days / week without backlight**
** Backlight usage will decrease battery life.
Battery Requirements 4, AA size alkali cells
Data Logger 500 measured values (Result, Date, Time, Sample ID, User ID)
Detector Silicon photodiode
Dimensions (H x W x D) 231 mm x 96 mm x 48 mm
Display Graphical display 240 x 160 pixels (Backlit)
Enclosure Rating IP67 (vial cover closed)
Includes DR 900 Colorimeter, two 1-inch glass sample cells marked at 10, 20 and 25 mL, two 1 cm plastic sample cells, 1 x 16-mm COD/Test 'N Tube™ adapter, 4 AA alkaline batteries, printed multilingual instrument manual, USB Mini to USB Cable, European CE mark.
Interface USB type Mini IP67
Manual Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish
Operating Conditions 10 - 40 °C (50 - 104 °F), max. 80 % relative humidity (non- condensing)
Operating Humidity Max 90 % relative humidity (non-condensing)
Operating Mode Transmittance (%), Absorbance and Concentration
Operating Temperature 10 - 40 °C (50 - 104 °F)
Optical System 0 / 180 deg transmittance
Photometric Accuracy ± 0.03 Abs
Photometric Linearity ± 0.002 Abs (0 - 1 Abs)
Photometric Measuring Range 0 - 2 Abs
Power Supply 4 x AA size alkaline cells
4x NiMH rechargeable Battery*
(*External charger required)
Reproducibility ± 0.005 Abs (0 - 1 A)
Sample Cell Compatibility 1 inch round or 16 mm round (with adapter)
Source Lamp Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Spectral Bandwidth 15 nm filter bandwidth
Storage Conditions -30 to 60 °C (-30 - 140 °F), max. 80 % relative humidity (non-condensing)
Supported Chemistry Hach tests
Temperature Range 0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F)
User Interface Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech,
Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Romanian,
Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish
User Programs Custom programming 10
Warranty 12 months
Wavelength Accuracy ± 1 nm (fixed, varies with model)
Wavelength Calibration N/A
Wavelength Range 420 nm, 520 nm, 560 nm, 610 nm
Wavelength Selection Automatic
Weight 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) with battery
  • dr900 colorimeter datasheet 2023
  • hach addtional chemicals reagents and standards 2023

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