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For environmental engineers, industrial operators, and wastewater treatment managers, rapid, accurate, and reliable COD measurement is critical for regulatory compliance, process optimization, and real-time water quality control.
The Instrava Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Analyzer delivers fast catalytic (chromium) method detection, providing COD readings within 15 minutes across a wide range of 50–800 mg/L. Optional dilution extends measurement beyond 800 mg/L. Its compact, portable design (1.0 kg, 215×150×110 mm) ensures immediate field deployment, enabling faster decision-making and process adjustment with minimal operational overhead.
Liquid Analysis Description
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Analyzer for Typical Application Scenarios
Industrial wastewater monitoring and compliance verification
Municipal sewage and surface water quality assessment
Environmental emergency and spill response
Laboratories performing routine water quality analysis
Chemical, food and beverage, textile, papermaking, and electroplating industries
The analyzer is ideal for both field and laboratory applications, offering flexibility for environmental monitoring programs or process control verification.


Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Analyzer for Engineering Advantages
Fast & Accurate Measurement: COD results within 15 minutes; high reproducibility (≤±3%) ensures confidence in data for regulatory reporting.
Chloride Interference Resistance: Handles [Cl⁻] up to 1000 mg/L standard, 4000 mg/L optional, reducing sample pretreatment steps.
Compact & Portable: Lightweight 1.0 kg, small footprint, easy to deploy for field inspections or laboratory analysis.
Low Power Consumption: Rated power 3W, suitable for continuous operation without significant energy requirements.
User-Friendly Operation: Digital display and colorimetric cuvette measurement simplify workflow; minimal training required.
Liquid Analysis Parameter
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measurement Method | Rapid catalytic method (chromium method) |
| COD Measuring Range | 50–800 mg/L (dilution method for >800 mg/L) |
| Measurement Time | 15 minutes |
| Reproducibility | ≤ ±3% |
| Chloride Interference | Standard: <1000 mg/L; Optional: <4000 mg/L |
| Display | Digital display |
| Colorimetric Measurement | Cuvette-based |
| Instrument Dimensions | 215 × 150 × 110 mm |
| Weight | 1.0 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 5–40°C |
| Relative Humidity | <85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Rated Voltage | AC 220V ±10% / 50Hz |
| Rated Power | 3W |
Instrava OEM/ODM
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Instrava is focused on delivering reliable industrial solutions through carefully curated products, application-driven optimization, and flexible customization. We select proven instruments from trusted manufacturers to ensure consistent quality, optimize solutions based on real working conditions to solve practical challenges, and provide tailored configurations to meet specific application needs.
By combining selection expertise with application understanding, Instrava helps customers reduce risk, improve efficiency, and achieve dependable results in complex industrial environments.

How does this COD analyzer ensure accurate results in high-chloride wastewater?
The analyzer resists interference from chloride ions up to 1000 mg/L (standard) or 4000 mg/L (optional), reducing false readings and eliminating the need for extensive sample pretreatment. Engineers can rely on stable and repeatable COD data in challenging industrial wastewater conditions.
Can this analyzer be used for rapid field measurements as well as laboratory analysis?
Yes. With its compact 1.0 kg design and digital display, the instrument is easily portable for field inspections, while providing laboratory-grade reproducibility (≤±3%). This flexibility supports both compliance monitoring and on-site process optimization.
How fast can operators obtain COD results and why is this advantageous?
Using the rapid catalytic (chromium) method, the analyzer delivers results in 15 minutes. For process control or environmental monitoring, this enables immediate corrective actions without waiting for centralized lab results, reducing downtime and operational risk.
What makes this COD analyzer suitable for industrial procurement and lifecycle cost management?
The analyzer is low-power (3W), maintenance-free, and robust against environmental conditions (5–40°C, RH <85%). Minimal consumables and high reproducibility reduce total cost of ownership while ensuring reliable performance across multiple sites or plants.
How does the analyzer handle COD levels above 800 mg/L?
For high-COD samples, a dilution measurement method is used, allowing operators to extend the detection range safely. This ensures accurate readings in heavily contaminated wastewater, common in chemical, food, or textile industries.
What features simplify adoption for engineering teams and procurement decision-makers?
Digital display and cuvette-based colorimetry for intuitive use
Compact and lightweight design for field portability
Standard AC 220V power ensures compatibility in industrial and laboratory settings
These features reduce training time, simplify inventory planning, and allow immediate integration into existing water quality monitoring programs.
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