The Apera EC700 (AI5612) is a laboratory-grade benchtop conductivity and total dissolved solids (TDS) meter designed for routine water-quality testing and nutrient-solution verification in commercial cultivation facilities. It measures electrical conductivity (EC), TDS, and temperature simultaneously, with a single-button switch between EC and TDS readings. Its included 2301T-F Brush-Resistant Platinum Black (BPB) conductivity/temperature electrode is designed to resist fouling and deliver stable readings across a wide EC range of 0–200.00 mS/cm. Automatic temperature compensation helps account for temperature variations, while guided calibration and built-in electrode diagnostics support consistent measurements. With a 200-record manual data logger and an IP54-rated enclosure, the EC700 is suited to daily quality-control checks at nutrient-mixing benches, propagation areas, and water-testing stations.
• Product Type: Benchtop conductivity and TDS meter kit
• Brand: Apera Instruments
• Model: EC700
• SKU: AI5612
• Measurement Parameters: Electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), and temperature
• Conductivity Range: 0–200.00 mS/cm
• Conductivity Accuracy: ±1% of full scale (F.S.)
• Temperature Compensation: Automatic (ATC), 0–50°C
• Included Electrode: 2301T-F BPB conductivity/temperature combination electrode
• Electrode Technology: Brush-Resistant Platinum Black (BPB), designed to resist fouling and provide stable conductivity readings
• TDS Measurement: Switch between EC and TDS readings with a single button
• TDS Conversion Factor: Configurable to match different nutrient-testing conventions, including 0.5 (NaCl-based) and other conversion factors
• Calibration: Automatic 1–4-point calibration with on-screen guidance and self-diagnosis
• Recognized Calibration Standards: 84 µS/cm, 1,413 µS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm, and 111.8 mS/cm
• Included Calibration Solutions: 84 µS/cm, 1,413 µS/cm, and 12.88 mS/cm
• Data Storage: Up to 200 groups of manually recorded measurements
• Measurement Functions: Maximum/minimum reading mode
• Display: Backlit LCD with simultaneous EC/TDS and temperature readings, plus a measurement-stability indicator
• Conductivity Electrode Connector: Standard BNC
• Temperature Probe Connector: RCA
• Temperature Sensor: NTC 30 kΩ thermistor
• Protection Rating: IP54 — protected against dust and water splashes; not suitable for immersion
• Operating Languages: English, German, Spanish, and Mandarin
• Primary Applications: Nutrient-solution testing, feed-water verification, source-water checks, and runoff monitoring
• Suitable Growing Systems: Coco coir, rockwool, hydroponics, and commercial fertigation systems
• Quality-Control Use: Can serve as a benchtop reference instrument for checking handheld meters and inline sensors against the same solution
• Included Components: EC700 meter, 2301T-F conductivity/temperature electrode, detachable electrode holder, and three premixed calibration solutions
• Additional Calibration Option: The 111.8 mS/cm calibration solution is available separately for high-range calibration requirements.
Key Advantage: The Apera EC700 combines a wide EC measurement range with configurable TDS conversion, automatic calibration, and 200-record data storage in a dedicated benchtop instrument. Its BPB electrode is designed for repeated use in nutrient-testing environments, while the included calibration solutions allow operators to begin routine verification without ordering a separate calibration kit. It is particularly useful for commercial cultivation facilities that need a consistent reference instrument for checking source water, mixed nutrient solutions, runoff, and handheld tester readings.