YSI ProDSS pH Sensors

The YSI ProDSS pH and pH/ORP sensors are digital smart sensors featuring welded titanium construction for use with the ProDIGITAL family of instruments.

Features

  • 0 to 14 unit measurement range
  • T63<3 sec response time
  • ±0.1 pH unit accuracy within ±10˚C of calibration temp
List Price $495.00
$470.25
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Overview
The YSI ProDSS pH and pH/ORP sensors are digital smart sensors featuring welded titanium construction for use with the ProDIGITAL family of instruments. Compatible instruments include the ProDSS Meter, ProSwap Meter, and ProSwap Logger. Users can choose between a pH sensor or a combination pH/ORP sensor to measure these parameters. pH describes the acid and base characteristics of water. A pH of 7.0 is neutral; values below 7 are acidic; values above 7 are alkaline. ORP designates the oxidizing-reducing potential of a water sample and is useful for water which contains a high concentration of redox-active species, such as the salts of many metals and strong oxidizing (chlorine) and reducing (sulfite ion) agents. However, ORP is a non-specific measurement—the measured potential is reflective of a combination of the effects of all the dissolved species in the medium. Users should be careful not to overinterpret ORP data unless specific information about the site is known.

Replaceable Sensor Module
The ProDSS pH and pH/ORP sensors have a unique design that incorporates a user-replaceable sensor tip (module) and a reusable sensor base that houses the processing electronics, memory, and wet-mate connector. This allows users to reduce the costs associated with pH and pH/ORP sensors by only replacing the relatively inexpensive module periodically and not the more costly base.

Electrodes
ProDSS measures pH with two electrodes combined in the same probe: one for hydrogen ions and one as a reference. The sensor is a glass bulb filled with a solution of stable pH (usually 7) and the inside of the glass surface experiences constant binding of H+ ions. The outside of the bulb is exposed to the sample, where the concentration of hydrogen ions varies. The resulting differential creates a potential read by the meter versus the stable potential of the reference.

The ORP of the media is measured by the difference in potential between an electrode which is relatively chemically inert and a reference electrode. The ORP sensor consists of a platinum button found on the tip of the probe. The potential associated with this metal is read versus the Ag/AgCl reference electrode of the combination sensor that utilizes gelled electrolyte. ORP values are presented in millivolts and are not compensated for temperature.

Signal Quality
Signal conditioning electronics within the pH sensor module improve response, increase stability, and reduce proximal interference during calibration. Amplification (buffering) in the sensor head is used to eliminate any issue of humidity in the front-end circuitry and reduce noise.

Questions & Answers
How can I verify the condition/response that my sensor is in after a period of use?
mV readings and slopes should be observed to verify the response of your pH sensor. These figures can be viewed during calibration and standard mV readings can be found on page 44 of the manual. https://www.fondriest.com/pdf/ysi_prodss_manual.pdf
How long is the warranty for the sensor/modules?
The sensor’s titanium base carries a 2-year warranty, and the consumable pH module has a 1-year warranty.
Do I need to keep the solution that I received with this sensor?
Yes, there are specific storage guidelines for pH and conductivity sensors. You can view them on page 57 of the manual. The main consideration is to make sure the sensor does not dry out. https://www.fondriest.com/pdf/ysi_prodss_manual.pdf
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