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VIKING-EC500 Benchtop Conductivity Meter
VIKING-EC500 is a research-grade benchtop touchscreen conductivity meter with up to 5-point calibration, ±0.5 % FS accuracy, user and GMP management (21 CFR Part 11), USB 2.0 and RS-232. It combines a 7.0″ colour touchscreen, conductivity measurement from 0.000 µS/cm to 2000 mS/cm (±0.5 % FS), 1- to 5-point calibration with automatic standard recognition, automatic / manual temperature compensation, a 1000-result memory (GLP), USB and RS-232 connectivity and IP54 protection.
Overview
Applications
- Water quality: drinking water, wastewater, surface and process water.
- Purified water: resistivity and conductivity of deionised, RO and laboratory water.
- Laboratory QC: routine release testing of water, solutions and raw materials.
- Food, aquaculture and industry: salinity, TDS and conductivity of brines, rinse water and process solutions.
Why VIKING-EC500
- Clear display: 7.0″ colour touchscreen with guided menus for measurement, calibration and data.
- Calibration: 1–5 points with automatic recognition of 10 / 84 / 500 / 1413 µS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm.
- Stable bench setup: electrode stand with 360° arm keeps the cell in position during measurement.
- Data traceability: 1000 results stored per parameter with date, time and GLP records.
Technical specifications
| Model | VIKING-EC500 |
| SKU | PRO3566 |
| Conductivity range | 0.000 µS/cm to 2000 mS/cm |
| Conductivity resolution | 0.001 µS/cm minimum, auto range |
| Conductivity accuracy | ±0.5 % FS |
| Reference temperature | 5 / 10 / 15 / 18 / 20 / 25 °C |
| Calibration | 1–5 points, standard recognition, calibration reminder |
| Recognised standards | 10 / 84 / 500 / 1413 µS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm; 146.5 / 1408 µS/cm, 12.85 / 111.3 mS/cm |
| Settable parameters | Cell constant, temperature coefficient, TDS factor |
| Compensation type | None, linear, pure water |
| Resistivity range | 5.00 Ω·cm to 100.0 MΩ·cm |
| Resistivity accuracy | ±0.5 % FS |
| TDS range | 0.000 ppm to 1000 ppt |
| TDS accuracy | ±0.5 % FS |
| Salinity (NaCl) | 0.0 to 80.0 ppt, 0.1 ppt, ±1 ppt |
| Temperature range | −10 to 135 °C / 14 to 275 °F |
| Temperature accuracy | ±0.1 °C |
| Temperature compensation | ATC / MTC |
| Reading modes | AutoRead (fast / medium / slow), timed, continuous |
| Reading prompts | Reading, Stable, Locked |
| Display | 7.0″ colour touchscreen |
| Data memory | 1000 results per parameter, GLP |
| Management | Users, calibration, methods, GMP log (21 CFR Part 11) |
| Electrode input | 5-pin connector (conductivity + temperature) |
| Outputs | USB 2.0 (flash drive, PC, scanner), RS-232 (printer, autosampler) |
| Auto power-off | 1–60 min or off |
| Power supply | Power adapter, DC 24 V |
| Protection | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 220 × 195 × 68 mm |
| Weight | approx. 950 g |
COLO.SCIENCE VIDEO
VIKING-EC500 operation video
Installation, settings, cell constant calibration and measurement — step by step.
VIKING-EC500 operation video (6:04). Open the video in a new window
ELECTRODES AND ACCESSORIES
Electrodes and accessories for the VIKING-EC500 benchtop conductivity meter
The VIKING-EC500 is delivered with the conductivity electrode DJS-1VTC (k = 1, ATC, 5-pin connector), the 1413 µS/cm standard and electrode stand COLO-6, touch pen. Electrodes with k = 0.1, 0.01 and 10 and standards from 84 µS/cm to 111.3 mS/cm extend the range from ultrapure water to brines.
PRO6154
Conductivity electrode DJS-1VTC (k = 1, ATC)
2–20000 µS/cm, glass body, with temperature sensor, 0–80 °C, Φ12×120 mm; 5-pin connector.
Standard delivery
PRO7007
Conductivity standard 1413 µS/cm, 50 mL
Calibration standard at 25 °C for cell-constant calibration.
Standard delivery
COLO-6
Electrode stand COLO-6
Electrode arm with 360° rotation and one-hand height adjustment; holds up to 4 electrodes.
Standard delivery
PRO6156
Conductivity electrode DJS-1VTG (k = 1, ATC)
2–3000 µS/cm, glass body, with temperature sensor, 0–80 °C, Φ12×120 mm; 5-pin connector.
Optional
PRO6157
Conductivity electrode DJS-0.1VTG (k = 0.1, ATC)
0.05–200 µS/cm, glass body, with temperature sensor, 0–80 °C, Φ12×120 mm; 5-pin connector.
Optional
PRO6158
Conductivity electrode DJS-0.01VT (k = 0.01, ATC)
0.05–20 µS/cm, titanium alloy, with temperature sensor, 0–60 °C, Φ18×50 mm; 5-pin connector.
Optional
PRO6160
Conductivity electrode DJS-10VTC (k = 10, ATC)
2000–200000 µS/cm, glass body, with temperature sensor, 0–80 °C, Φ12×120 mm; 5-pin connector.
Optional
PRO6159
Conductivity electrode DJS-0.01VT (k = 0.01, ATC), flow cell
0.05–20 µS/cm, titanium alloy, with temperature sensor, 0–60 °C, removable flow cell; 5-pin connector.
Optional
More electrodes and accessories
- PRO6998 — Thermal printer 771000
- PRO6130 — Conductivity standard 1413 µS/cm, 250 mL
- PRO6132 — Conductivity standard 84 µS/cm, 250 mL
- PRO6131 — Conductivity standard 146.5 µS/cm, 250 mL
- PRO6129 — Conductivity standard 12.85 mS/cm, 250 mL
Tell us your sample and we will confirm the right electrode for your VIKING-EC500 benchtop conductivity meter. Full electrode range: Electrochemistry catalogue →
Selection guidance
VIKING-EC500 is the benchtop choice for regulated laboratories: user roles, GMP log, calibration and verification reminders, barcode scanner, printer and autosampler connection. COLO.Science helps you choose the electrode and standards.
Configuration checklist
- Sample type: drinking, waste, pure or process water, solutions, brines.
- Range: expected conductivity decides the cell constant (k = 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10).
- Calibration: number of points and standards close to the sample value.
- Documentation: memory, GLP records, USB export or printer.
- Need more?: modular 4-channel VIKING-EC600.
Sales and support for international customers
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Phone: +386 70 713 437 · Email: sales@colo.si · Web: colo.si
We supply laboratories across Europe directly and through partners. B2B prices are quoted net, excluding VAT.
