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In industrial wastewater management and environmental compliance monitoring, delayed or inaccurate COD data can result in regulatory risk, production inefficiency, and increased treatment costs. Laboratory testing often requires sample transportation and extended turnaround time, limiting real-time decision-making.
The Instrava Portable COD Analyzer is engineered for rapid on-site COD testing, enabling field engineers and environmental managers to obtain accurate results within 10–15 minutes. Combining high-precision optical measurement, intelligent curve management, and large-capacity data storage, this analyzer ensures reliable compliance verification and process optimization directly at the point of sampling.
Designed for professional industrial users, it delivers laboratory-level measurement stability in a portable, field-ready instrument.
Liquid Analysis Description
Portable COD Analyzer Applicable Scenarios
The Portable COD Analyzer is designed for professional use in numerous fields, offering practical and reliable results across a wide spectrum of applications:
Environmental Monitoring:
Essential for measuring and maintaining water quality in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. The analyzer provides a fast, efficient, and accurate way to measure COD, TDS, and salinity, crucial for environmental research and regulatory compliance.
Wastewater Treatment Plants:
In municipal or industrial wastewater treatment facilities, monitoring COD is vital for ensuring the treated water meets environmental discharge regulations. The analyzer provides quick COD results that support optimal treatment process management and troubleshooting.
Industrial Water Quality Control:
For industries using water in cooling systems, chemical production, and manufacturing processes, this analyzer helps maintain water quality and ensures that industrial discharges are within safe and legal limits.
Laboratories & Research Institutions:
This portable analyzer is ideal for use in laboratories, especially in education and research settings, where accurate and easy-to-use equipment is required for water quality analysis. The customizable features allow it to adapt to different research needs.


Portable COD Analyzer Engineering Advantages
Measurement range 10–1000 mg/L COD, delivering reliable results in 10–15 minutes, suitable for industrial compliance requirements.
Equipped with a narrow-band interference filter system and cold light source technology, ensuring long-term optical stability and measurement accuracy. Light source life up to 100,000 hours reduces maintenance frequency.
Built-in 5 manufacturer curves + 195 expansion curves
Supports user-defined curves (up to 200 sets)
Adjustable segment coefficient K for customized calibration
This flexibility ensures accurate measurement across different wastewater compositions.
Stores over 5,000 measurement records
USB storage support
RS-232 communication interface
Facilitates regulatory documentation and long-term data traceability.
4.3-inch color LCD with intuitive GUI navigation
Durable membrane keypad (>1 million presses)
Compact and lightweight (1 kg)
Built-in lithium battery with up to 10 hours operation
Designed for single-hand operation and field deployment.
Compatible with Lab pre-made COD reagents, reducing preparation steps, minimizing operator error, and improving safety and repeatability.
Liquid Analysis Parameter
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measurement Method | Rapid digestion spectrophotometry |
| COD Range | 10–1000 mg/L |
| Measurement Time | 10–15 minutes |
| Light Source Life | 100,000 hours |
| Number of Curves | Up to 200 sets |
| Data Storage | >5,000 records |
| Colorimetric Method | Colorimetric tube |
| Display | 4.3-inch color LCD |
| Instrument Weight | 1 kg |
| Data Communication | USB interface, RS-232 |
| Ambient Temperature | 5–40℃ |
| Environmental Humidity | ≤85% RH (no condensation) |
| Rated Power | 70W |
| Rated Voltage | AC220V ±10% / 50Hz |
| Printer | Optional external thermal printer |
Instrava OEM/ODM
At Instrava, our instruments are developed with a strong focus on real industrial applications. Each product is designed to operate as a reliable component within measurement, control, and automation systems, rather than as a standalone device.
Our engineering team supports customers during product selection by evaluating process conditions, operating environments, and system requirements, ensuring stable and long-term performance in actual use.
In addition to standard configurations, Instrava offers flexible customization options, including measurement range, materials, output signals, communication interfaces, and installation methods. All custom solutions are engineered to meet industrial standards and application-specific demands.
We also support OEM projects and system integration, providing consistent product design, technical documentation, and long-term supply to ensure smooth integration and reliable operation throughout the project lifecycle.

The analyzer delivers reliable COD results within 10–15 minutes using rapid digestion spectrophotometry. This enables plant operators to make immediate discharge decisions, reduce regulatory risk, and adjust treatment processes in real time without waiting for laboratory reports.
Yes. With built-in manufacturer curves, expandable curve capacity (up to 200 sets), and user-defined calibration options, the instrument can adapt to different wastewater matrices across chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and municipal treatment applications.
The device uses a cold light source combined with narrow-band interference filtering technology. This design enhances optical precision, reduces drift, and extends light source life up to 100,000 hours, minimizing recalibration and maintenance frequency.
Yes. The analyzer stores more than 5,000 records and supports USB data export and RS-232 communication, allowing integration into environmental reporting systems and regulatory documentation workflows.
Absolutely. The 4.3-inch color LCD with intuitive navigation, durable membrane keypad, lightweight 1 kg structure, and up to 10-hour battery life make it suitable for on-site environmental inspections and plant-level wastewater monitoring.
No. The instrument is compatible with pre-made COD reagents, eliminating manual reagent preparation steps. This reduces operator error, improves safety, and enhances repeatability in field testing.
By choosing Instrava, you gain a partner with a deep understanding of industrial applications and the expertise to meet today’s operational challenges.
Our role extends beyond products—we support your success through dependable solutions and long-term commitment.
Innovation at Instrava is guided by real industrial requirements. We continuously refine our technologies to address evolving operational challenges, ensuring practical and reliable performance in demanding environments.
We provide engineering-level customization to match specific process conditions. From measurement range and materials to output signals and installation options, our solutions are configured to fit real applications.
Quality and reliability are fundamental to every Instrava product. Manufactured under strict quality control and thoroughly tested, our instruments deliver accurate, stable, and long-term performance.
Instrava combines global engineering expertise with responsive local support, ensuring our partners benefit from internationally aligned technology and timely regional service.
Our broad portfolio of measurement and control instruments enables us to address a wide range of industrial needs, providing integrated solutions from a single, reliable source.
We work closely with our partners from technical consultation to after-sales support. Our focus is on delivering solutions that create lasting value and support long-term operational success.
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