YSI 9800 Photometer
FLEXIBLE PHOTOMETER FOR THE LAB OR FIELD
YSI 9800 Photometer with USB Connection and Memory
SPECIFICATIONS
XA00254
9800 Photometer
Simple. Convenient. Accurate.
The YSI 9800 Photometer streamlines water quality analysis through easy, step-by-step instructions for dozens of parameters on a large touchscreen display. A portable, waterproof design makes this the ideal instrument for any water quality application both in the field and lab. The 9800 uses the same reagents as previous photometer models and all reagents are safe and easy to use.
Benefits of the 9800 Photometer
 | Quick and Accurate Testing Simple on-screen instructions guide you through dozens of test options |
 | Multiparameter Sampling Get more comprehensive data with over 30 parameters on a single instrument |
 | Touch Screen Interface Easily view testing options, settings, and results even when wearing gloves |
 | Rugged Design Field-ready housing is impact tested, waterproof, and scratch resistant |
 | Data Management Test results are saved automatically with easy data retrieval |
 | Easy-to-Use Reagents Reagents are safe to use regardless of form |
 | Select Test Select from a list of all Tests or Favorite Tests |
 | Users Add up to 50 user names for increased traceability |
 | Check Standards The 9800 can be verified with a set of standards |
 | Labels Use labels to tag data for later filtering |
 | Test Log View logged data and filter to view subsets |
 | System Settings Set up and customize your 9800 Photometer |
Photometry Made Simple
The 9800 Photometer uses an advanced, innovative optical design that allows for accurate and reliable testing both in the lab or field. Perform tests with step-by-step instructions, view and export data, save test logs, and more from the large touchscreen. It’s capable of running multiple tests using industry standard methods for over 30 different parameters for a variety of water quality applications.
9800 Photometer Specifications
| Instrument Type | Multiparameter Photometer |
| Wavelengths | 430 nm, 465 nm, 530 nm, 575 nm, 620 nm |
| Accuracy | ± 1%T (transmission) |
| Display | Large, Color LCD |
| User Interface | Touch screen with walkthrough text instructions |
| Dimensions | Width: 211 mm (8.3 in) Length: 195 mm (7.7 in) Height: 52 mm (2.0 in) |
| Weight | 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) |
| IP Rating | IP-67 |
| Power Supply | 6x AA Batteries or through USB |
| Connectivity | Connect to PC via USB cable |
| Memory Capacity | 1,000 data sets |
| Battery Life | 5,000 tests on one set of batteries |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, and Chinese (Simplified) |
| Certifications | EN61326, EN61010, IP67, and EN60068-2-78 |
| Parameters | Iron LR |
| Alkalinity, Total | Iron MR |
| Alkalinity M | Iron HR |
| Alkalinity P | Magnesium |
| Aluminum | Manganese |
| Ammonia | Nickel |
| Bromine | Nitrate |
| Calcium Hardness | Nitrite |
| Chloride | Ozone |
| Chlorine Dioxide | pH- Phenol Red |
| Chlorine HR | Phosphate LR |
| Chlorine, Combined | Phosphate HR |
| Chlorine, Free | Potassium |
| Chlorine, Total | Silica |
| Chromium, Hexavalent | Sulfate |
| Copper | Sulfide |
| Cyanuric Acid | Sulfite |
| Fluoride | Turbidity |
| Hardness (Total) | Zinc |
Ordering Information
9800 Photometer Test Kits
| Test Kits | Range (mg/L) | Starter (50 | Replace (250) | Sea Water Use4 |
| Alkalinity, Total (Alkaphot) | 0-500 (CaCO3) | YPM188 | YAP188 | Suitable |
| Alkalinity-M (Alkaphot M) | 0-500 (CaCO3) | N/A | YAP250 | Suitable |
| Alkalinity-P (Alkaphot P) | 0-500 (CaCO3) | N/A | YAP251 | Suitable |
| Aluminum | 0-0.5 | YPM166 | YAP166 | |
| Ammonia | 0-1.0 (N) | YPM152 | YAP152 | Suitable with use of Ammonia Conditioning Reagent YAT1707 |
| Bromine | 0-10.0 | N/A | YAP060 | |
| Calcium Hardness (Calcicol) | 0-500 (CaCO3) | YPM252 | YAP252 | Suitable under certain circumstances** |
| Chloride (Chloridol) | 0-50,000 (NaCl) | YPM268 | YAP268 | |
| Chlorine DPD 1 (free) | 0-5.0 | YPM011 | YAP011 | |
| Chlorine DPD 2 (Mono- and Dichloramine; requires YPM011) | 0-5.0 | N/A | YAP021 | |
| Chlorine DPD 1&3 (free, combined and total) | 0-5.0 | YPM031 | YAP031 | |
| Chlorine DPD 4 (total) | 0-5.0 | N/A | YAP041 | |
| Chlorine HR2 | 0-250 | YPM162 | N/A | |
| Chlorine Dioxide (DPD) | 0-4.0 | YPM052 | YAP052 | |
| Chromium VI (Hexavalent) | 0-1.0 | YPM281 | YAP281 | |
| Color (includes turbidity) | 10-500 | YPM269 | N/A | |
| Copper (Coppercol) (free, combined, total) | 0-5.0 | YPM186 | YAP186 | |
| Copper (free) | 0.03-5.0 | N/A | YAP187 | |
| Cyanuric Acid | 0-200 | N/A | YAP087 | |
| Fluoride | 0-1.5 | YPM179 | YAP179* | |
| Hardness (Hardicol) | 0-500 (CaCO3) | YPM254 | YAP254 | |
| Iron LR1 | 0-1.0 | YPM155 | YAP155 | Suitable |
| Iron MR3 | 0-5.0 | YPM292 | YAP292 | |
| Iron HR2 | 0-10 | N/A | YAP156 | |
| Magnesium (Magnecol) | 0-100 | YPM193 | YAP193 | Not suitable |
| Manganese | 0-0.03 | YPM173 | YAP173 | |
| Nickel | 0-10 | YPM284 | YAP284* | |
| Nitrate | 0-20 (N) | YPM163 | YAP163* | Suitable with filtration of samples |
| Nitrite (N) | 0-0.5 (N) | YPM109 | YAP109 | Suitable with filtration of samples |
| Nitrite (NaNo2) | 0-1500 (NaNo2) | YPM260 | YAP260 | Suitable with filtration of samples |
| Ozone | 0-2.0 | YPM056 | YAP056 | |
| pH (phenol red) | 6.8-8.4 | YPM130 | YAP130 | |
| Phosphate LR1 | 0-4.0 | YPM177 | YAP177* | Suitable |
| Phosphate HR2 | 0-100 | YPM114 | YAP114 | Suitable |
| Potassium | 0-12 | YPM189 | YAP189 | |
| Silica | 0-4.0 | YPM181 | YAP181* | |
| Silica HR2 | 0-150 | YPM290 | YAP290* | |
| Sulfate | 0-200 | YPM154 | YAP154 | |
| Sulfide | 0-0.5 | YPM168 | YAP168* | |
| Sulfite | 0-500 (Na2 SO3) | YPM266 | YAP266 | |
| Zinc | 0-4.0 | YPM148 | YAP148 | Not suitable |
* Includes 200 tests **Filtration of sea water samples required. Calcium salt instrument calibration needed for sample concentrations of over 3,500 mg/L salt
- LR denotes low range.
- HR denotes high range.
- MR denotes mid range
- Sea Water Use denotes tests that have been evaluated for sea water testing. Blank notes indicate the test has not been verified
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Documents / Resources
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