PHOENIX Instrument LF laboratory devices EC-31 cond / EC-36 cond
The PHOENIX Instrument LF laboratory devices EC-31 cond and EC-36 cond are professional conductivity meters that have been specially developed for applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They impress with their high precision, extensive range of features and ease of use. Compared to universal multi-parameter devices, these measuring instruments specialise in precise conductivity and TDS determinations and offer laboratory staff decisive advantages in terms of reliability and efficiency.
Precision and versatility for laboratory conductivity measurement
These laboratory instruments combine state-of-the-art measurement technology for a wide range of laboratory environments and enable both routine and demanding special measurements. The two models cover a wide range of applications and offer a high level of investment security thanks to their robust design and extensive functions.
Key features at a glance
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Conductivity measuring range: 0 to 200 mS - covers both ultra-pure water and solutions with high conductivity
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Accuracy: 0.1 / 1 µS, 0.01 / 0.1 mS - for reliable and highly precise measurement results
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Calibration points: 1 to 5 freely programmable
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Selectable cell constant: 0.1 / 1 / 10 cm?¹ - flexibility for different sample types
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Temperature range: EC-31 cond: °C to 10 °C, EC-36 cond: -1 °C to +11 °C
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TDS measuring range: 0.1 mg/l to 200 g/l for comprehensive analysis of water-based solutions
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Protection class: IP54 - optimum protection against dust and splash water
In addition, the EC-36 cond model offers a number of special features:
- Internal measurement memory for up to 1,000 data points
- Micro USB interface for fast data transfer and documentation
- GLP functions and calibration alarm support standard-compliant and safe measurement operation
Both devices come with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty and feature compact dimensions (185 x 85 x 45 mm) and a weight of only 530 g. Their high temperature tolerance makes them flexible for a wide range of applications - from monitoring boiler feed water to checking pharmaceutical process water.
Certifications in accordance with protection class IP54 ensure suitability even in labour-intensive laboratory areas with increased dust or splash water exposure.
Specific areas of application in various industries
The EC-31 cond and EC-36 cond conductivity meters have been specifically developed for demanding and diverse applications in modern laboratories. Typical examples of applications include:
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Pharmaceutical industry: Checking the conductivity and purity of water for injection (WFI), analysing buffer solutions and testing pharmaceutical raw materials
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Food analysis: Checking the salt content in food, monitoring process and cleaning water, ensuring product quality in bottled beverages
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Beverage industry: Determination of ingredients and monitoring of water treatment, use in quality control of spring, table and mineral water, and in brewing water analysis
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Chemical industry: Analysis of industrial solutions such as acids, alkalis and salts, process control in batch production
Typically, these laboratory devices are used to analyse aqueous samples, ultrapure water, buffer solutions, beverage mixtures, milk serum and process water.
FAQs
How are the devices calibrated?
Calibration can be carried out flexibly using 1 to 5 individually selectable calibration points. The EC-36 cond signals when recalibration is necessary via its calibration alarm. The user guidance is intuitive and supports precise adjustments to different conductivity standards.
Can measurement data be documented and exported?
The EC-36 cond has a measurement value memory for up to 1,000 data sets and a micro USB interface for convenient data backup and further processing. With the EC-31 cond, storage or transfer is not possible - here the focus is purely on the measurement function.
Are the devices also suitable for temperature measurements?
Both models reliably measure the temperature of the sample in the range from 0 to 10 °C (EC-31) or -10 to 11 °C (EC-36). Temperature influences are automatically compensated for in the conductivity measurement.
What protective mechanisms do the devices offer in everyday laboratory use?
Thanks to protection class IP54, they are protected against dust and splash water - ideal for harsh working conditions in busy laboratories.
For which types of substances are the measuring devices suitable?
Optimised for conductivity determination in all types of aqueous solutions, such as ultrapure water, drinking water, process water, milk serums, beverage and buffer solutions.
Conclusion
The PHOENIX Instrument LF laboratory devices EC-31 cond and EC-36 cond offer excellent precision and versatility for conductivity measurements in modern laboratory practice. Thanks to their high accuracy, robust protection class and practical features such as GLP compatibility and data management, they are ideally suited to everyday laboratory use. The EC-36 cond in particular impresses with additional data storage and a calibration alarm - a reliable investment for professional users who value traceable, standard-compliant measurement results.
