COLO.Science — WATER QUALITY / ELECTROCHEMISTRY — VIKING-EC500
VIKING-EC500 conductivity meter— COLO.Science
VIKING-EC500 Benchtop Conductivity Meter is an advanced laboratory instrument for accurate measurement of
conductivity, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature. With a 7-inch high-contrast color LCD touchscreen,
intelligent operating system, up to 5-point calibration, automatic standard recognition, GLP-compliant data handling,
USB / RS-232 communication and IP54 splash protection, VIKING-EC500 is suitable for water quality laboratories,
industrial QC, research centers, production support laboratories and SOP-compliant electrochemical workflows.
EC / Resistivity / TDS / Salinity / Temp
7″ touchscreen
±0.5% FS
1–5 point calibration
GLP 1000 groups
SKU PRO3566
COLO.SCIENCE — BENCHTOP CONDUCTIVITY METERS FOR WATER QUALITY LABORATORIES
Advanced benchtop conductivity meter for EC, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature
The VIKING-EC500 conductivity meter is designed for laboratories that require a wider conductivity range, higher accuracy and more structured data handling than a basic EC / TDS meter. It supports conductivity, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature measurement through a touchscreen platform with method, calibration and data management.
With up to 5-point calibration, automatic standard recognition, selectable reference temperature, temperature compensation modes, GLP-compliant logging and communication through USB and RS-232, VIKING-EC500 is suitable for routine water analysis, industrial quality control, process monitoring, research laboratories and SOP-driven measurement workflows.
Key features
- Benchtop conductivity meter for EC, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature measurement.
- 7-inch high-contrast color LCD touchscreen for intuitive operation and method navigation.
- Intelligent OS with user, calibration, method and data management.
- 1–5 point calibration with automatic standard recognition and calibration reminder.
- Automatic and manual temperature compensation with selectable compensation types.
- Auto-Read, Timed-Read and Continuous-Read modes for different laboratory workflows.
- GLP-compliant data storage with 1000 groups, log management and on-meter data analysis.
- USB / RS-232 communication for data export, printer, PC, scanner or auto-sampler workflows.
Suitable for
- Water quality laboratories requiring traceable conductivity and TDS measurement.
- Environmental, process water and wastewater analysis workflows.
- Industrial QC laboratories in food, beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical production.
- Research centers that need reliable compensation settings and repeatable readings.
- Laboratories comparing low-conductivity and high-conductivity samples.
- SOP-compliant workflows where GLP logging, data export and method control are important.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — VIKING-EC500 BENCHTOP CONDUCTIVITY METER
| Model | VIKING-EC500 |
| Product type | Benchtop conductivity meter for laboratory water quality analysis |
| SKU / Product number | PRO3566 |
| Measured parameters | EC / Resistivity / TDS / Salinity / Temperature |
| Display | 7-inch high-contrast color LCD touchscreen with backlight |
| Conductivity range | 0.000 µS/cm to 2000 mS/cm |
| Conductivity resolution | 0.001 µS/cm minimum, varies with range |
| Conductivity accuracy | ±0.5% FS |
| Reference temperature | 5, 10, 15, 18, 20, 25°C, settable |
| EC calibration | Up to 5 points, with calibration reminder and automatic standard recognition |
| Recognized standards | 10 µS/cm, 84 µS/cm, 500 µS/cm, 1413 µS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm, 146.5 µS/cm, 1.408 mS/cm, 12.85 mS/cm, 111.3 mS/cm |
| Resistivity range | 5.00 Ω·cm to 100.0 MΩ·cm |
| Resistivity resolution / accuracy | 0.01 Ω·cm minimum · ±0.5% FS |
| TDS range | 0.000 ppm to 1000 ppt |
| TDS resolution / accuracy | 0.001 ppm minimum · ±0.5% FS |
| Salinity type / range | NaCl · 0.0 to 80.0 ppt |
| Salinity resolution / accuracy | 0.1 ppt · ±1 ppt |
| Temperature range | −10 to 135°C / 14 to 275°F |
| Temperature resolution / accuracy | 0.1°C · ±0.1°C |
| Temperature units | °C / °F |
| Reading modes | Auto Read: Fast / Medium / Slow; Timed; Continuous |
| On-screen prompts | Reading / Stable / Locked |
| Temperature compensation | ATC / MTC; compensation types: none / linear / pure water |
| Settable options | Cell constant, temperature coefficient and TDS factor |
| Data & GLP | 1000 groups; GLP features; log management; review / compare / recalculate |
| Input connector | 5-pin aviation connector, EC + temperature probe |
| Communication | USB 2.0 flash device / PC / scanner; RS-232 printer / auto-sampler |
| Auto shutdown | 1–60 min, or off |
| IP rating | IP54 splash protection |
| Date & time | Yes |
| Power supply | AC adapter, 100–240 V AC input, DC 24 V output |
| Dimensions / weight | 220 × 195 × 68 mm · 950 g / 2.09 lb |
| HTML TechSpec | Open VIKING-EC500 technical specification |
Final measurement performance depends on electrode condition, cell constant, sample matrix, calibration standards, temperature compensation settings and laboratory method. Electrode and accessory compatibility should be confirmed before quotation.
VIKING-EC500 conductivity meter— COLO.Science – Conductivity measurement configuration
VIKING-EC500 is configured as a high-performance benchtop conductivity platform for laboratories that need more than simple EC / TDS measurement. Depending on the final application, the instrument can be paired with suitable EC electrodes, calibration standards and accessories for low-conductivity water, process samples, quality control routines or high-conductivity matrices.
EC + temperature probe
5-pin aviation connector for conductivity measurement with temperature compensation support.
Calibration standards
Supports automatic recognition of multiple conductivity standards across the measurement range.
Data export options
USB 2.0 and RS-232 communication for PC, flash device, scanner, printer or auto-sampler workflows.
GLP data handling
1000 data groups, log management and on-meter analysis functions for traceable routines.
COLO.SCIENCE VIDEO
VIKING-EC500 video presentation is in preparation
The video will present the touchscreen interface, calibration workflow, EC / resistivity / TDS / salinity measurement routines, electrode connection, GLP data handling and export options for VIKING-EC500.
COLO.SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE
Learn more about laboratory water quality analysis
Explore COLO.Science resources covering conductivity meters, pH meters, dissolved oxygen measurement, electrochemical instruments and routine laboratory water analysis.
Applications and laboratory value
Water quality laboratories
VIKING-EC500 supports routine and method-based conductivity, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature measurement in water quality testing.
Industrial QC laboratories
The instrument is useful for process water monitoring, incoming water checks and quality control documentation in production environments.
Research and analytical labs
Multi-point calibration, selectable compensation settings and broad measurement range support demanding analytical workflows.
SOP and GLP workflows
GLP logging, data review, communication ports and log management simplify traceability, audits and repeatable reporting.
How to choose the correct VIKING-EC500 configuration
When selecting a benchtop conductivity meter, the laboratory should define the expected conductivity range, sample matrix, cell constant, calibration standards, reference temperature, temperature coefficient and documentation requirements. VIKING-EC500 is a strong choice when EC, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature need to be measured in a structured touchscreen system.
Correct electrode selection is essential for reliable results. Ultra-low conductivity water, routine process water, wastewater, food and beverage samples, chemical samples and high-salinity matrices may require different conductivity probes, standards and handling procedures. COLO.Science can support electrode selection, calibration standard planning and accessory configuration before quotation.
VIKING-EC500 as a benchtop conductivity meter for daily laboratory work
VIKING-EC500 Benchtop Conductivity Meter is useful when a laboratory requires more measurement flexibility and stronger data handling than an entry-level conductivity meter. The instrument combines wide conductivity range, high accuracy, multi-point calibration and GLP-compliant logging in a single benchtop platform.
The combination of conductivity measurement from 0.000 µS/cm to 2000 mS/cm, resistivity up to 100.0 MΩ·cm, TDS measurement up to 1000 ppt, salinity measurement up to 80.0 ppt, selectable temperature compensation and USB / RS-232 communication makes VIKING-EC500 suitable for water quality testing, chemical analysis, food and beverage laboratories, pharmaceutical production support and academic research. It helps laboratories standardize conductivity routines, document measurement history and reduce repeated manual work.
COLO.SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE
Conductivity, resistivity and TDS measurement in laboratory water analysis
Conductivity measurement is one of the most common electrochemical checks in water quality and process control. It helps laboratories understand ionic content, sample consistency and changes in process conditions. For reliable results, laboratories need suitable standards, clean electrodes, defined temperature compensation and a method that matches the expected conductivity range.
VIKING-EC500 is positioned as a higher-level conductivity meter for laboratories that require traceability, touchscreen operation, multi-point calibration and flexible measurement modes. For additional technical explanations about electrochemical instruments, conductivity meters, pH meters and laboratory water quality analysis, visit the COLO.Science knowledge platform.
Configuration notice — instruments are delivered according to application requirements
Conductivity meters are typically selected according to expected conductivity range, sample matrix, cell constant, electrode type, calibration standards, temperature compensation method, data handling requirements and workflow documentation.
Available electrodes, standards, accessories and technical options should be confirmed before quotation.
The content shown on this website is provided for general information and may not represent the final delivered configuration.
VIKING-EC500 — benchtop conductivity meter for EC, resistivity, TDS and salinity
A high-performance benchtop conductivity meter for conductivity, resistivity, TDS, salinity and temperature measurement — with 7-inch touchscreen, 1–5 point calibration, GLP-compliant storage, USB / RS-232 communication, IP54 protection and support from COLO.Science.
