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The Instrava Portable Multi-Parameter Water Quality Instrument is a professional field analysis platform designed for rapid multi-indicator water quality testing in environmental monitoring, industrial wastewater management, and scientific field research.
The system enables direct reading analysis of more than 38 key water quality parameters, including COD, ammonia nitrogen, total phosphorus, total nitrogen, turbidity, suspended solids, color, heavy metals, organic pollutants, and inorganic contaminants. Its integrated spectrophotometric detection system supports high-accuracy colorimetric analysis with automatic wavelength selection and built-in calibration functions.
Equipped with a 7-inch touch screen interface, built-in printer, intelligent data management, and a portable battery-powered design, the instrument allows environmental engineers and field technicians to perform on-site measurements without external power supply.
With 600 built-in calibration curves, intelligent measurement mode memory, dual-temperature digestion zones, and flexible colorimetric options, the system ensures fast, reliable testing results while improving workflow efficiency for environmental monitoring and industrial compliance applications.
Liquid Analysis Description
Portable Multi-Parameter Water Quality Instruments Application Scenarios
Used by environmental monitoring agencies and regulatory departments to perform rapid testing of river water, lakes, reservoirs, and industrial discharge outlets.
Applicable across industries including chemical manufacturing, petrochemical processing, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and paper production, enabling accurate monitoring of pollutants and discharge indicators.
Ideal for mobile monitoring teams conducting watershed surveys, ecological assessments, and environmental inspections, providing reliable laboratory-level testing directly in the field.
Supports testing of COD, ammonia nitrogen, turbidity, and nutrient indicators in municipal wastewater treatment plants and sewage monitoring stations.
Environmental laboratories and research institutes use the instrument for sample comparison, verification testing, and rapid preliminary analysis before laboratory confirmation.
Portable Multi-Parameter Water Quality Instruments Engineering Advantages
The analyzer supports direct measurement of over 38 water quality indicators, covering nutrients, organic pollutants, disinfectants, and heavy metals within a single portable platform.
The 360° rotating colorimetric detection system ensures uniform light distribution and improved measurement consistency while supporting multiple colorimetric formats:
16 mm colorimetric tubes
25 mm rotating colorimetric tubes
10–30 mm cuvette colorimetry
This flexible design allows engineers to adapt testing methods to different sample concentrations.
The system includes 600 preloaded curves, consisting of 480 standard curves and 120 regression curves, ensuring immediate deployment without manual calibration. Custom curve creation and multi-point calibration are also supported.
The analyzer automatically records the 8 most frequently used testing modes, allowing technicians to quickly access commonly used parameters without navigating complex menus.
The integrated 6+6 dual temperature zone digestion module allows simultaneous operation at 165°C and 60°C, improving testing throughput and enabling digestion and measurement to run independently without interference.
The instrument features a compact portable structure with built-in lithium battery and professional accessory case, enabling reliable testing in remote locations without external power supply.
Built-in administrator functions allow managers to configure user access permissions, ensuring traceability and preventing unauthorized data modification.
The system includes a built-in printer for direct printing of test results, simplifying documentation for environmental inspections and field reports.
Liquid Analysis Parameter
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measurement Parameters | COD, ammonia nitrogen, total phosphorus, total nitrogen, turbidity, suspended solids, color, heavy metals, organic pollutants, inorganic pollutants |
| Total Supported Indicators | 38+ parameters |
| Display | 7-inch touch screen |
| Colorimetric Methods | 360° rotating colorimetry |
| Supported Colorimetric Tubes | 16 mm, 25 mm tubes |
| Cuvette Support | 10–30 mm |
| Calibration Curves | 600 built-in curves (480 standard curves + 120 regression curves) |
| Calibration Function | Multi-point calibration with automatic record saving |
| Measurement Mode Memory | Intelligent memory of 8 frequently used modes |
| Digestion System | Dual temperature zone (6 + 6) |
| Digestion Temperature | 165°C and 60°C simultaneous operation |
| Data Security | User permission management with administrator control |
| Data Output | Built-in printer |
| Power Supply | Built-in lithium battery |
| Portability | Field portable design with professional accessory case |
| Parameter | Analytical Method | Range |
|---|---|---|
| COD | Rapid digestion spectrophotometry | 0–15000 mg/L |
| Ammonia Nitrogen | Nessler / Salicylic acid spectrophotometry | 0–200 mg/L |
| Total Phosphorus | Ammonium molybdate spectrophotometry | 0–12 mg/L |
| Total Nitrogen | Chromotropic acid spectrophotometry | 1–150 mg/L |
| Turbidity | Formazine spectrophotometry | 0–400 NTU |
| Color | Platinum cobalt colorimetric method | 0–500 Hazen |
| Suspended Solids | Direct colorimetry | 0–1000 mg/L |
| Copper | BCA / Bathoxime spectrophotometry | 0–80 mg/L |
| Iron | Phenanthroline spectrophotometry | 0–5 mg/L |
| Nickel | Dimethylglyoxime spectrophotometry | 0.04–60 mg/L |
| Hexavalent Chromium | Diphenylcarbohydrazide spectrophotometry | 0.01–5 mg/L |
| Zinc | Zinc reagent spectrophotometry | 0.1–10 mg/L |
| Cadmium | Dithizone spectrophotometry | 0.1–5 mg/L |
| Manganese | Potassium periodate spectrophotometry | 0.01–50 mg/L |
| Sulfide | Methylene blue spectrophotometry | 0.02–20 mg/L |
| Sulfate | Barium chromate spectrophotometry | 5–2500 mg/L |
| Cyanide | Barbituric acid spectrophotometry | 0.004–5 mg/L |
| Residual Chlorine | DPD spectrophotometry | 0.05–50 mg/L |
| Ozone | Indigo spectrophotometry | 0.01–1.25 mg/L |
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How accurate is the portable multi-parameter water quality meter for field testing?
The instrument supports high-precision spectrophotometric methods with multi-point calibration. COD, ammonia nitrogen, total phosphorus, total nitrogen, and heavy metals are measured with ±5% F.S accuracy. Intelligent memory and automatic wavelength selection ensure reliable and reproducible readings in diverse water conditions.
Can this meter operate independently in remote locations without external power?
Yes, the system is equipped with a high-capacity built-in lithium battery and portable field kit. Its dual-temperature digestion zones and compact design allow full functionality in the field without AC power.
How does the instrument manage large volumes of testing data for regulatory compliance?
It supports permanent storage of up to 8 million data sets with time, sample ID, and measurement mode tagging. Built-in administrator functions enable permission control, data security, and traceable auditing, ideal for environmental and industrial compliance reporting.
Is it possible to perform simultaneous multi-parameter testing?
Yes, the dual-temperature zone digestion system allows concurrent digestion and measurement at different temperatures. The instrument supports simultaneous analysis of COD, ammonia nitrogen, total phosphorus, total nitrogen, turbidity, suspended solids, color, and heavy metals, maximizing efficiency in high-volume testing.
How user-friendly is the system for technicians with limited training?
The analyzer features a 7-inch touch screen, intuitive UI, built-in guidance, and recent-mode memory for 8 frequently used tests. The system automatically manages calibration and measurement modes, enabling operation by frontline staff without extensive training.
The analyzer features a 7-inch touch screen, intuitive UI, built-in guidance, and recent-mode memory for 8 frequently used tests. The system automatically manages calibration and measurement modes, enabling operation by frontline staff without extensive training.
The instrument supports USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and optional 4G communication. Data can be exported for analysis, uploaded to cloud or local supervision platforms, and shared across multiple devices for centralized monitoring and reporting.
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