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YSI 9500 Deluxe Photometer Kit
Features
- Rugged units are waterproof to IP67 specifications and run on standard AA batteries
- Accuracy of +/-0.5% at 4% transmittance; +/-0.005 at 0.3 AU
- Features automatic light wavelength selection for each of its pre-programmed test methods
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Delivery Time
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Shipping and Delivery Estimates
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Shipping Options
Fondriest offers several convenient shipping options via UPS.
Ground Shipping: | Products shipped via ground service are normally delivered within five business days after shipment. |
2-Day Shipping: | For an additional charge, Fondriest offers 2-day shipping for most products. Products shipped via two-day service prior to 4:00 p.m. EST are normally delivered by 7:00 p.m. local time two business days after shipment. |
Overnight Delivery: | For an additional charge, Fondriest offers overnight shipping for most products. Products shipped via overnight service prior to 4:00 p.m. EST are normally delivered by 7:00 p.m. local time one business day after shipment. Earlier overnight delivery options may also be available depending on the destination. |
Your Account: | For no additional charge, Fondriest can ship on third-party customer accounts via UPS and FedEx. Note that FedEx Ground shipments are picked up the following business day and Express shipments must be made before 1:00 p.m. EST to ensure same-day pick-up. |
Remember that these estimates are for time in transit only, and that they do not apply until the product leaves the Fondriest warehouse. As the delivery of your order is beyond Fondriest's control once your order leaves the Fondriest warehouse, we cannot assume liability for late deliveries, regardless of the delivery method you specify.
Signature Required on Most Deliveries
Most of Fondriest's shipments contain valuable equipment. If you will not be at the shipping address to accept delivery of your product, consider shipping the item to an address where someone you trust will be available to sign for your package, or accept your package if a signature is not required for the delivery. Once your order has prepared for shipment or has shipped, we are unable to change the shipping address. Title and risk of loss to all products will pass to you on delivery. If you are willing to assume the risks of delivering your order without a signature, you may authorize Fondriest to arrange for a delivery that does not require anyone to be at the delivery address.
Undeliverable Packages
Occasionally packages are returned to Fondriest as undeliverable. When the carrier returns an undeliverable package to Fondriest, please contact us to make arrangements for reshipment.
Failed Delivery Attempts
Most of Fondriest carriers make three attempts to deliver a package. After three delivery attempts, the carrier will return the package to Fondriest.
Order Processing
The estimated shipment date on your order is based on product availability, payment processing time, and warehouse processing time and does not include transit time. We do not begin payment processing until Fondriest receives all of the information that is needed and full payment or a full authorization, in the case of credit card or rental orders.
Fondriest will begin payment processing for orders placed on weekends or holidays on the next business day. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
Your order for in-stock items that are eligible for same-day shipping must be received before your local time of 2:00 p.m., pending payment processing, for there to be adequate remaining time in the day for your order to be dispatched.
Product Availability
Fondriest makes every effort to ship your product according to the estimated lead times. The estimated lead times are in business days (Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays).
Although Fondriest makes every effort to ship your order according to the lead time provided, shipping dates may change due to changes in supply. If the lead time changes, Fondriest will contact you via email and provide a revised shipping estimate.
Fondriest makes every effort to supply the products you order, but there may be occasions when Fondriest confirms orders and later learns that it cannot supply the products, either at all or in the quantities ordered. Although rare, these occasions can include when Fondriest learns that the products no longer are being manufactured or they otherwise become unavailable, when Fondriest cannot source components for the configuration you ordered, or when there was a pricing error at the Fondriest Online Store.
In those circumstances, Fondriest will inform you and, if you are interested, Fondriest may suggest alternative products that may meet your needs. If you do not wish to order alternative products, Fondriest will cancel your order for products that cannot be supplied and for any other products that you no longer wish to order as a result, and will refund your purchase price.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase from Fondriest Environmental, you have up to 14 calendar days from the time you receive your item(s) to initiate a return. Please request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) by contacting your account representative or the general customer support address: customercare@fondriest.com.
Items returned for credit must be new, unused, and in the original packaging (including any accessories, manuals, and documentation that shipped with the product). Returned items must be received by Fondriest Environmental within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. Upon inspection, Fondriest will issue a credit based on the original method of payment. Non-inventory items may be subject to the manufacturer's restocking fee.
Please note that Fondriest does not permit the return of or offer refunds for the following products:
- Configured-to-order or customized products (unless Dead on Arrival)
- Hazardous materials
- Opened calibration reagents
- Opened software
- Software downloads
- Fondriest Gift Cards
Fondriest recommends using a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns. Packages should be insured for the full value in case of loss or damage. Fondriest does not assume any liability for loss or damage to the product during shipping.
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
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At Fondriest, we are committed to providing high-quality products at affordable prices with the industry's best support. Additionally, we offer:
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Discounts
High volume purchases lead to favorable pricing, which is passed on to the customer by way of discount off MSRP.
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Assembly, Test and Calibration
Sensors and instruments are assembled, tested and calibrated prior to shipment. A calibration report is included.
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Lifetime Technical Support
A knowledgeable staff of applications engineers provides ongoing support for the life of the product.
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Product Training
Applications engineers are available for webinars or personalized, on-site startup and training. Extensive measurement technology, product troubleshooting and instrument repair workshops are offered at the Field Station.
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Extended Warranties
Warranties extended beyond factory standards are offered on many items to ensure a lasting useful life.
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Repair
A factory-authorized service center provides fast turnaround product repair and annual maintenance.
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Rental
Rental equipment is available to minimize downtime and cover equipment needs when projects expand.
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Communications
Call, email or chat online with applications engineers. Email correspondence is responsive and a toll-free number is available for added convenience.
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Quick Ship
Many orders ship on the same day and expedited shipping is available. If a product cannot be shipped immediately, customers are notified by phone or email.
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Discounts

Overview
The fully-featured YSI 9300 and 9500 portable photometers accurately analyze all the major inorganic constituents of water. They are rugged, fully waterproof, easy-to-use and provide quick, accurate test results.
Accurate
The photometric technology uses light to measure color changes in water samples treated with a reagent. They are accurate to +/-0.005 at 0.3 absorbency units (au) and resolution is 0.001au. The sample is simply placed in the unique adaptive cell holder and a button pressed. The cell holder automatically adjusts to various round tube sizes.
Flexible
The 9300 and 9500 feature automatic light wavelength selection for each of their pre-programmed test methods. They have easy-to-navigate menus and over 100 test choices, providing full flexibility. The software also remembers the most recent tests, making it even quicker to use next time.
Durable
Both units are sealed to IP67 specifications and run on standard AA batteries. The 9500 can be powered through the USB port from the computer, or via a standalone adapter. Each comes complete with a carry case and room to store the required reagents. Additionally, the 9500 can store up to 500 test results in its onboard memory, with a full audit trail of time, date, and results in chosen units. Once back at base, the test results are simply transferred to a PC by plugging it into the USB port and using the drag and drop file transfer utility.
Benefits
- Direct reading concentrations
- Waterproof IP-67 rating
- Large, backlit graphic display
- Sample tube holder automatically adjusts for various diameters
- On-screen instructions virtually eliminate reading manuals
- Multiple languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian)
- 100+ test choices
- Waterproof USB connection that can also power the instrument
- Internal memory for 500 sample sets
- User-selectable options for test units, sample numbers, dilutions factors, or additional tests
- (1) 9500 Photometer
- (1) Hard-sided carrying case
- (1) USB waterproof cable
- (8) Sample tubes
- (1) Dilution tube
- (10) Crush rods
- (1) Cleaning brush
- (1) Light cap
- (1) Operations manual
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