Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Loggers
The Seametrics CT2X is a conductivity and temperature sensor with built-in data logging and optional water level sensor.
Features
- Measures conductivity, temperature, and water level (optional)
- Internal data logger for 349,000 records
- Optional internal AA batteries operate for ~1 year at 15-minute log interval
Your Price $1,343.00
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| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2F21510 | CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, includes cableless top cap | $1,343.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F21552 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,682.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F21554 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,682.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F21556 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,682.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F21558 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,682.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F22510 | CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, includes cableless top cap | $1,602.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F22552 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,924.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F22554 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,924.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F22556 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,924.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F22558 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap | $1,924.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31510 | CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, requires cable | $1,544.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31524 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31526 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31528 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31530 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31532 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31534 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31552 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31554 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31556 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F31558 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32510 | CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, requires cable | $1,867.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32524 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32526 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32528 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32530 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32532 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32534 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32552 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32554 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32556 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F32558 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable | $2,189.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41510 | CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, requires cable & external power | $1,440.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41524 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41526 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41528 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41530 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41532 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41534 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41552 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41554 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41556 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F41558 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,763.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42510 | CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, requires cable & external power | $1,669.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42524 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42526 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42528 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42530 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42532 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42534 | CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42552 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42554 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42556 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 2F42558 | CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable & external power | $1,981.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
2F21510
CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,343.00
2F21552
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,682.00
2F21554
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,682.00
2F21556
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,682.00
2F21558
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,682.00
2F22510
CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,602.00
2F22552
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,924.00
2F22554
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,924.00
2F22556
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,924.00
2F22558
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIA range, includes cableless top cap
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,924.00
2F31510
CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,544.00
2F31524
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31526
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31528
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31530
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31532
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31534
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31552
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31554
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31556
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F31558
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F32510
CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,867.00
2F32524
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32526
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32528
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32530
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32532
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32534
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32552
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32554
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32556
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F32558
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2,189.00
2F41510
CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,440.00
2F41524
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41526
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41528
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41530
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41532
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41534
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41552
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41554
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41556
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F41558
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with stainless steel housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,763.00
2F42510
CT2X conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,669.00
2F42524
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 5 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42526
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 15 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42528
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42530
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42532
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42534
CT2X vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIG range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42552
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 30 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42554
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 50 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42556
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 100 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
2F42558
CT2X non-vented water level, conductivity & temperature logger with titanium housing, 300 PSIA range, requires cable & external power
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1,981.00
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7A21851 | Smart sensor USB communications kit, includes Aqua4Plus software | $328.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23540 | Vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per foot | $2.75 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23640 | Vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per meter | $9.05 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23542 | Vented HDPE cable with Kevlar, priced per foot | $2.75 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23642 | Vented HDPE cable with Kevlar, priced per meter | $9.05 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23564 | Vented EFTE cable with Kevlar, priced per foot | $4.77 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23664 | Vented EFTE cable with Kevlar, priced per meter | $15.57 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23562 | Non-vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per foot | $2.28 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23662 | Non-vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per meter | $7.49 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23554 | Non-vented PU economy cable with Mylar, priced per foot | $1.33 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
| | 7A23654 | Non-vented PU economy cable with Mylar, priced per meter | $4.35 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 7A50517 | Cable strain relief kit, includes grip & chain lead | $61.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 7A14475 | Desiccant tube refill bottle, 18 refills | $23.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 7A40110 | Desiccant tube | $28.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 7A60865 | Auxiliary power box, 12 VDC, 2200mAh | $179.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 7A22100 | Junction box, includes 2 bulkheads | $207.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | 7A23702 | Flying lead cable adapter, Modbus/SDI-12 output | $222.00 | Drop ships from manufacturer | ||
 | FNCS1413-P | Conductivity standard, 1,413 uS, 500mL bottle | $15.00 | In Stock | ||
 | FNCS9912-P | Conductivity standard, 12,880 uS, 500mL bottle | $19.00 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
Smart sensor USB communications kit, includes Aqua4Plus software
Drop ships from manufacturer
$328.00
7A23540
Vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per foot
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2.75
7A23640
Vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per meter
Drop ships from manufacturer
$9.05
7A23542
Vented HDPE cable with Kevlar, priced per foot
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2.75
7A23642
Vented HDPE cable with Kevlar, priced per meter
Drop ships from manufacturer
$9.05
7A23564
Vented EFTE cable with Kevlar, priced per foot
Drop ships from manufacturer
$4.77
7A23664
Vented EFTE cable with Kevlar, priced per meter
Drop ships from manufacturer
$15.57
7A23562
Non-vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per foot
Drop ships from manufacturer
$2.28
7A23662
Non-vented PU standard cable with Kevlar, priced per meter
Drop ships from manufacturer
$7.49
7A23554
Non-vented PU economy cable with Mylar, priced per foot
Drop ships from manufacturer
$1.33
7A23654
Non-vented PU economy cable with Mylar, priced per meter
Drop ships from manufacturer
$4.35
The Seametrics CT2X is a conductivity and temperature sensor with built-in data logging. Incorporating a 4-pole epoxy and graphite electrode cell, it is extremely durable and resistant to data interferences — making it excellent for use in rugged field conditions.
The CT2X also comes with Seametrics' powerful, easy-to-use Aqua4Plus and Aqua4Plus Lite software, affording the user extensive control, including real-time monitoring, flexible programming, and versatile data display options.
- Measures conductivity, total dissolved solids, and temperature
- Ranges from 10 microsiemens/cm to 100,000 microsiemens/cm
- Pressure and level option available
- In-field calibration utilities
- Narrow 0.75″ diameter, 12.5″ or 16″ length (depending on version)
- Linear and nLFn temperature compensation
- Up to 349,000 records in non-volatile memory
- 316 stainless steel, fluoropolymer, and PTFE construction (titanium optional)
- Digital industry standard RS485 interface
- Available with a variety of cable options—including polyethylene, polyurethane, and FEP Teflon
- Modbus and SDI-12 protocols available
- Easy export to spreadsheets and databases
Questions & Answers
How is the CT2X powered?
The CT2X is powered by two, replaceable lithium 'AA' batteries for up to 12 months (15 minute sample interval) or with a 9-15 VDC external power supply.
How is the conductivity reading compensated for temperature?
The logger uses correction factors to compensate for changes in conductivity readings with temperature. Typically a 2%/degree C change is seen.
How is data obtained from the logger?
Using a USB to RS-485 communication cable, the logger is automatically detected by a PC running AquaPlus 2.0. From the dashboard users can download data and change settings.
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