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6-Series Multiparameter Water Quality Sondes

6-Series Multiparameter Water Quality Sondes
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6-Series Multiparameter Water Quality Sondes

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Introduction
YSI has been a leader in water quality sensor development for over 60 years, offering reliable solutions for environmental monitoring. Their multiparameter sondes are designed for long-term monitoring, profiling, and spot sampling, emphasizing ease of use and cost-effectiveness.
Why Choose YSI?
  • Time Efficiency: Reduces the need for technical personnel and lowers ownership costs.
  • Reliability: Provides accurate data with system checks for high-quality results.
  • Global Reach: With 17 offices worldwide, YSI offers extensive support and has over 20,000 instruments installed globally.
6-Series Multiparameter Sondes
These sondes are versatile tools for real-time environmental monitoring, featuring rugged designs, anti-fouling components, and long battery life. They accommodate 5-9 sensors with various memory and power options.
Biofouling Protection
Integrated wipers and copper-alloy parts deter biological growth, extending deployment times and reducing costs.
Applications
  • Source water monitoring
  • Short-term studies and spot sampling
  • Dredging studies
  • Long-term unattended monitoring
  • Integration into buoys or profiling systems
600 Series Sondes
Designed for specific applications requiring fewer parameters, offering compact and economical solutions for water quality sampling.
Software Solutions
  • EcoWatch® for Windows®: Standard software for sensor calibration and configuration.
  • AQUARIUS Time-Series™: Optional software for advanced data processing and modeling.
Drinking Water Sondes
Specialized sondes for drinking water monitoring, ensuring process and quality control throughout distribution networks.
Sensor Technology
YSI offers high-performance sensors, including optical and electrochemical options, designed for reliability in harsh conditions. Key sensors include:
  • ROX® Optical Dissolved Oxygen: Maintenance-free and accurate.
  • Blue-green Algae Fluorescence: Real-time monitoring of algae biomass.
  • Turbidity and Chlorophyll Sensors: Accurate measurements with minimal interference.
Performance Specifications
Detailed specifications for each sensor type ensure users can select the right tools for their monitoring needs.
Conclusion
YSI's multiparameter sondes offer comprehensive solutions for environmental monitoring, combining advanced technology with user-friendly interfaces to deliver reliable and accurate data.
Contact Information
YSI provides contact details for various regional offices, including Ohio, Gulf Coast, UK, Middle East, India, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Australia, with specific phone numbers and email addresses for inquiries.
Certifications and Trademarks
YSI's Yellow Springs facility holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Several trademarks owned by YSI and other companies are listed.
Third-Party Verification
YSI is verified by the US EPA’s Environmental Technology Verification Program, with additional certifications from the Alliance for Coastal Technologies and the UK Environment Agency.
Environmental Impact
An environmental calculation report highlights resource savings achieved by using Utopia U2:XG paper, including reductions in trees, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and solid waste.
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water quality sondes long-term monitoring profiling & spot sampling sensor guide

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Why YSI? Top photo: Mike Lizotte (left), YSI’s US applications specialist, takes oxygen measurements to spot check sensor performance on a submerged monitoring platform in Biscayne Bay, Florida. Bottom: Rigor Ma (right), YSI China applications specialist, trains a customer on the operation of a continuous monitoring station in Xiamen, China. For 60 years YSI, an employee-owned company, has pioneered the development of water quality sensors for use in natural waters. Our technology saves you time: We know that meeting the global need for improved environmental monitoring requires fewer technical...

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helps you reduce operating costs without sacrificing data accuracy. Environmental monitoring takes significant investments in time and money. This investment is jeopardized when something goes wrong. Our instruments are reliable and make your data collection as problem-free as possible. longer maintenance intervals and fewer system failures. Reduce labor costs through Do it right the first time with our easy-to-use software and superior technical support. Obtain quality data through features such as zero calibrations on our oxygen sensors and postprocessing features in our software.

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multiparameter sondes for long-term monitoring YSI’s upgraded 6-Series family includes versatile, multiparameter sondes designed for real-time environmental monitoring and extended deployment. V2 Sondes All Version 2 (V2) sondes accept our V2 optical sensors and have a rugged design for longterm monitoring. These sensors feature multiple anti-fouling components and long battery life to provide you with value for your budget. Seven V2 sondes are offered with sensor payloads ranging from 5-9 sensors and multiple memory and power options to accommodate many different applications. In addition to...

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Applications (suggested uses but not limited to) Source water monitoring Short-term studies Dredging or spot sampling studies with complete sensor suite Integration into Long-term buoys or vertical unattended profiling system monitoring Underway sampling with flow cell for horizontal mapping 6920 V2 6920 V2 sonde is an economical, 15-parameter logging system; battery powered for long-term, in situ monitoring and profiling. Choose between 1 and 2 optical ports. 6600 V2 sonde features the largest sensor payload capability and longest battery life. Choose between 2 and 4 optical ports. The 6600...

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multiparameter sondes for monitoring, sampling & logging 600 Sondes YSI 600 sondes are designed for specific applications where a fewer number of parameters is required and size and easeof-use are of primary concern. All five 600 sondes offer a small and economical package for water quality sampling purposes. Compact 600 sondes have diameters less than 2". The sensors are of the same high quality offered on YSI 6000 sondes.

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Applications (suggested uses but not limited to) Source water monitoring Spot sampling Short-term, unattended studies Surface and groundwater monitoring Water level monitoring 600 Sondes 600LS is our simplest sonde, designed for spot sampling level measurements and tide gauge measurements. 600R includes conductivity and temperature sensors and options to add pH and Rapid PulseTM dissolved oxygen. Ideal for large monitoring programs and educational applications. The 600QS system includes a 600R, 650 display logger, field cable, and additional sensor options such as ORP and vented level. 600XL...

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drinking water protection Agriculture and well water Drinking Water Sondes Gather baseline knowledge and detect events with YSI drinking water sondes. These specialized sondes provide process and quality control throughout a distribution network, helping you deliver safe drinking water. Reservoir monitoring Water towers and urban areas 600DW-B 600DW-B sonde measures temperature, conductivity, pH, ORP, and free chlorine. Portable and powered by batteries or AC. 6920DW 6920DW sonde measures parameters above plus turbidity. Portable and powered by batteries or AC. All YSI 6-Series sondes work with...

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quick select guide Features/Parameters Drinking Water Field-replaceable probes Internal memory Internal power (batteries) Flow cell Ammonium/ammonia* Blue green algae Chloride* Dissolved oxygen, optical Free chlorine Dissolved oxygen Open channel flow** PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Specific conductance** Total dissolved solids** Vented level * Freshwater only. ** Calculated parameters. l Standard n Customer Selectable s Special Order Available only on 6600 V2-2 Available only on 6920 V2-1 or 6820 V2-1 Available only on 600XL V2 or 600XLM V2

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high accuracy sensors Optical Sensors Quality data is the product of quality sensors and we have built our reputation on providing the highest performance, most reliable water quality sensors available. Our engineers give as much attention to sensor performance in the laboratory as they do to performance under the harshest environmental conditions for extended periods. Additionally, all YSI sensors are field replaceable, helping you with maintenance and unexpected situations. Blue-green Algae Our optical sensors, with integrated extended-deployment wipers, offer excellent performance. The copperalloy...

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Typical performance specifications 0 to 500% 0.1% Rapid Pulse dissolved oxygen % air saturation 0 to 200%: ±2% of reading or 2% air saturation, whichever is greater; 200 to 500%: ±6% of reading Rapid Pulse dissolved oxygen 0 to 50 mg/L 0.01 mg/L mg/L 0 to 20 mg/L: ±2% of reading or 0.2 mg/L, whichever is greater; 20 to 50 mg/L: ±6% of reading 0 to 500% 0.1% ROX optical dissolved oxygen# % air saturation 0 to 200%: ±1% of reading or 1% air saturation, whichever is greater; 200 to 500%: ±15% of reading; relative to calibration gases 0 to 50 mg/L 0.01 mg/L ROX optical dissolved oxygen# mg/L 0 to...

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Pure Data for a Healthy Planet.® To order or for more information, contact YSI Environmental. YSI Hydrodata (UK) European Support Centre +44 1462 673581 [email protected] YSI Middle East +973 39771055 YSI Integrated Systems & Services [email protected] +1 508 748 0366 [email protected] YSI India +91 9891220639 YSI Gulf Coast [email protected] +1 225 753 2650 [email protected] YSI/Nanotech (Japan) +81 44 222 0009 SonTek/YSI [email protected] +1 858 546 8327 [email protected] YSI China +86 10 5203 9675 AMJ Environmental [email protected] +1 727 565 2201 [email protected] YSI (Hong Kong) Ltd +852 2891...

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