Reliable conductivity measurements in the lab and field
Measure conductivity, resistivity, total dissolved solids, and salinity with a Thermo Scientific Orion Conductivity Meter. Regular lab work is done with ease using Orion Bench Conductivity Meters, which provide reliable and accurate measurements with a variety of features to meet your requirements. For a mobile option, Orion Portable Conductivity Meters are built rugged and waterproof for dependable performance, anywhere, anytime. Take advantage of one-hand operation and easy portability for any remote application without sacrificing accuracy and the reliability of your measurements.
Identify the best conductivity meter based on your required features, performance specifications, and budget below, or contact a sales representative to discuss your conductivity measurement needs.
Select your conductivity bench or portable meter
Premium | Advanced | Basic | |
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| Orion Versa Star ProConductivity Bench Meters (VSTAR20 series) | Orion Star A212 Conductivity Bench Meters (Star A210 series) | Orion Lab Star EC112 Conductivity Bench Meters (Lab Star series) | |
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| Versatile, high-performance laboratory measurement system | Easy to use, dependable laboratory meters | Economical, simplified laboratory meters | |
| Ideal for applications in: | Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, industrial | Water, wastewater, chemical contract testing | Academic, environmental, power |
| Conductivity range | 0.001 µS to 3000 mS | 0.001 µS to 3000 mS | 0.00 µS/cm to 500 mS/cm |
| Conductivity cal. points | Up to 6 | Up to 5 | Up to 5 |
| Temp. compensation | Linear, nonlinear (nLFn, nLFu), EP/USP, off | Linear, nonlinear (nLFn, nLFu), EP/USP, off | Linear |
| Reference temperature | 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25°C | 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25°C | 20 or 25°C |
| Additional modes | TDS, salinity, resistivity | TDS, salinity, resistivity | TDS, salinity |
| Temperature Range | -5 to 105°C
| -5 to 105°C 23 to 221°F | -5 to 105°C 23 to 221°F |
| Backlit display | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of channels | 4, customizable with modules | 1 | 1 |
| Stirrer probe inputs | 2 | 1 | --- |
| Data log | 2000 with date/time | 2000 with date/time | 500 with date/time |
| Calibration log | 30 per mode | 10 | 1 |
| Identification options | Electrode ID, sample ID, user ID | Sample ID, user ID | --- |
| Data export options | Computer or printer | Computer or printer | Computer or printer |
| Power Supply | Universal, 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz (Cat. No. STARA-PWR) | Universal, 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz (Cat. No. 1010003) or 4 AA batteries | Universal, 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz (Cat. No. LSTAR-PWR), 9 DC adapter, 1.3A |
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Premium | Advanced | Basic | |
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| Orion Star A322 Conductivity Portable Meters (STARA3220 series) | Orion Star A222 Conductivity Portable Meters (STARA2220 series) | Orion Star A122 Conductivity Portable Meters (STARA1220 series) | |
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| Field meters | Easy to use, dependable field meters | Budget-friendly, simplified field meters | |
| Contract testing, environmental, food and beverage, industrial | Contract testing, environmental, food and beverage, industrial | Education, environmental | |
| Range (conductivity) | 0.001 μS to 3000 mS | 0.001 μS to 3000 mS | 0.01 μS/cm to 200.0 mS/cm |
| 0.001 μS minimum, auto ranging, up to 4 significant digits | 0.001 μS minimum, auto ranging, up to 4 significant digits | ||
| Relative accuracy (conductivity) | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit > 3 μS, 0.5% of reading ±0.01 μS ≤ 3 μS | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit > 3 μS, 0.5% of reading ±0.01 μS ≤ 3 μS | 0.5% reading ±1 digit |
| Calibration points | Up to 5 points | Up to 5 points | 1 |
| Range (resistivity) | 2 ohm to 100 meg-ohm/cm | 2 ohm to 100 meg-ohm/cm | -- |
| Type (salinity) | Practical salinity or natural sea water | Practical salinity | -- |
| Range (salinity) | 0.06 to 80.00 psu, 0.05 to 42.00 ppt | 0.06 to 80.00 psu | -- |
| Range (TDS) | 0.001 to 200.0 ppt | 0.001 to 200.0 ppt | 0 to 19999 mg/L |
| Range (temperature) | -5 to 105ºC, 23 to 221ºF | -5 to 105ºC, 23 to 221ºF | -5 to 105ºC, 23 to 221ºF |
| Number of datalogs | 5000 with time and date stamp | 1000 with time and date stamp | 50 |
| Data export options | RS232, USB | RS232, USB | -- |
| AC adapter | Optional—universal, 100–240 VAC | Optional—universal, 100–240 VAC | Optional—universal, 100–240 VAC |
| Battery power | included—(4) AA | included—(4) AA | included—(4) AA |
| Battery life | 800 hrs | 800 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
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Premium | Advanced | Basic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Versa Star ProConductivity Bench Meters (VSTAR20 series) | Orion Star A212 Conductivity Bench Meters (Star A210 series) | Orion Lab Star EC112 Conductivity Bench Meters (Lab Star series) | |
| | | |
| Versatile, high-performance laboratory measurement system | Easy to use, dependable laboratory meters | Economical, simplified laboratory meters | |
| Ideal for applications in: | Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, industrial | Water, wastewater, chemical contract testing | Academic, environmental, power |
| Conductivity range | 0.001 µS to 3000 mS | 0.001 µS to 3000 mS | 0.00 µS/cm to 500 mS/cm |
| Conductivity cal. points | Up to 6 | Up to 5 | Up to 5 |
| Temp. compensation | Linear, nonlinear (nLFn, nLFu), EP/USP, off | Linear, nonlinear (nLFn, nLFu), EP/USP, off | Linear |
| Reference temperature | 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25°C | 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25°C | 20 or 25°C |
| Additional modes | TDS, salinity, resistivity | TDS, salinity, resistivity | TDS, salinity |
| Temperature Range | -5 to 105°C
| -5 to 105°C 23 to 221°F | -5 to 105°C 23 to 221°F |
| Backlit display | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of channels | 4, customizable with modules | 1 | 1 |
| Stirrer probe inputs | 2 | 1 | --- |
| Data log | 2000 with date/time | 2000 with date/time | 500 with date/time |
| Calibration log | 30 per mode | 10 | 1 |
| Identification options | Electrode ID, sample ID, user ID | Sample ID, user ID | --- |
| Data export options | Computer or printer | Computer or printer | Computer or printer |
| Power Supply | Universal, 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz (Cat. No. STARA-PWR) | Universal, 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz (Cat. No. 1010003) or 4 AA batteries | Universal, 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz (Cat. No. LSTAR-PWR), 9 DC adapter, 1.3A |
| Enhance your productivity with accessories for your benchtop and portable meters. Meter Accessories › | |||
Premium | Advanced | Basic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Star A322 Conductivity Portable Meters (STARA3220 series) | Orion Star A222 Conductivity Portable Meters (STARA2220 series) | Orion Star A122 Conductivity Portable Meters (STARA1220 series) | |
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| Field meters | Easy to use, dependable field meters | Budget-friendly, simplified field meters | |
| Contract testing, environmental, food and beverage, industrial | Contract testing, environmental, food and beverage, industrial | Education, environmental | |
| Range (conductivity) | 0.001 μS to 3000 mS | 0.001 μS to 3000 mS | 0.01 μS/cm to 200.0 mS/cm |
| 0.001 μS minimum, auto ranging, up to 4 significant digits | 0.001 μS minimum, auto ranging, up to 4 significant digits | ||
| Relative accuracy (conductivity) | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit > 3 μS, 0.5% of reading ±0.01 μS ≤ 3 μS | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit > 3 μS, 0.5% of reading ±0.01 μS ≤ 3 μS | 0.5% reading ±1 digit |
| Calibration points | Up to 5 points | Up to 5 points | 1 |
| Range (resistivity) | 2 ohm to 100 meg-ohm/cm | 2 ohm to 100 meg-ohm/cm | -- |
| Type (salinity) | Practical salinity or natural sea water | Practical salinity | -- |
| Range (salinity) | 0.06 to 80.00 psu, 0.05 to 42.00 ppt | 0.06 to 80.00 psu | -- |
| Range (TDS) | 0.001 to 200.0 ppt | 0.001 to 200.0 ppt | 0 to 19999 mg/L |
| Range (temperature) | -5 to 105ºC, 23 to 221ºF | -5 to 105ºC, 23 to 221ºF | -5 to 105ºC, 23 to 221ºF |
| Number of datalogs | 5000 with time and date stamp | 1000 with time and date stamp | 50 |
| Data export options | RS232, USB | RS232, USB | -- |
| AC adapter | Optional—universal, 100–240 VAC | Optional—universal, 100–240 VAC | Optional—universal, 100–240 VAC |
| Battery power | included—(4) AA | included—(4) AA | included—(4) AA |
| Battery life | 800 hrs | 800 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Enhance your productivity with accessories for your benchtop and portable meters. Meter Accessories › | |||
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