DR1900 Portable Applications

• Drinking Water

Spectrophotometer • Wastewater
• Field Use
• Industrial Water
• Power

Carry more water methods with you wherever

you need them most.
The DR1900 combines the ruggedness and portability of a field instrument with over 220
of the most commonly tested water methods.

Carry Anywhere Make Testing Easier

The lightest, most compact portable spectrophotometer Simple, easy-to-use interface plus the widest range of vial
available easily goes where you need to go. sizes makes testing flexible.

Test What You Need Take Into Field Environments

Analyze your water with more preprogrammed methods than Rugged construction keeps the elements out, which means
any other portable spectrophotometer, or easily create your you can test in the most demanding conditions.
own methods to suit your unique needs.

Ensure Accuracy in the Field

Wavelength range of 340 to 800 nm. provides accuracy
typically seen only in laboratory instruments.
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Specifications*
Operating Mode Transmittance (%), Absorbance Preprogrammed > 220
and Concentration Methods
Source Lamp Xenon Flash User Programs 50
Wavelength Range 340 to 800 nm Sample Cell 13 / 16 mm and 1 inch round
Wavelength Accuracy ± 2 nm (range 340 - 800nm) Compatibility adapter, 1 inch square and
10x10mm
Wavelength Selection Automatic
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.9 in x 7 in x 10.5 in
Wavelength ± 0.1 nm (98 mm x 178 mm x 267 mm)
Reproducibility
Weight 3.31 lbs. (1.5 kg)
Spectral bandwidth 5 nm
Operating Conditions 10 to 40 °C (50 - 104 °F),
Photometric 0 to 3 Abs max. 80 % relative humidity
Measuring Range (wavelength range 340 – 800 nm) (non-condensing)
Photometric Accuracy ± 0.003 Abs @ 0.0 - 0.5 Abs Storage Conditions -30 to 60 °C (-22 to 140 °F), max.
Photometric Linearity < 0.5 % (0.5 - 2.0 Abs) 80 % relative humidity
Stray Light < 0.5% T@340nm with NaNO2 (non-condensing)
Display Graphical display 240 x 160 pixel Enclosure Rating IP67
(LCD, b/w, backlit) *Subject to change without notice.

Data Logger 500 measured values

(Result, Date, Time, Sample ID,
User ID acc. to GLP)

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Available Tests
The following table lists available tests and overall ranges for the Hach DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer. The ranges may
represent more than one available test for the instrument. Consult your Hach representative, Customer Service, the Hach Master
Catalog, or the Hach web site at www.hach.com for complete details of all available tests for this instrument.

Parameter Range Parameter Range
Acid Capacity Ks 4,3 0.5 - 8 mmol/L Iron, Total 0.009 to 6.0 mg/L
Alachlor 0.1 to 0.5 ppb, threshold Lead 0.005 to 2.0 mg/L
Alcohol 0.01 - 0.12 mg/L Magnesium 0.5 to 50 mg/L
Alkalinity, Total 25 to 400 mg/L Manganese 0.005 to 20.0 mg/L
Aluminum 0.002 to 0.800 mg/L Menthol within Distillate 0.5 - 15 mg/100mL
Ammonia, Nitrogen 0.025 to 167 mg/L Mercury 0.1 to 2.5 μg/L
AOX 0.005 to 3 mg/L Molybdenum, Molybdate 0.02 to 300.0 mg/L
Arsenic 0 to 0.2 mg/L Nickel 0.006 to 6.0 mg/L
Barium 2 to 100 mg/L Nickelbaths, acidous 5 to 120 g/L
Benzotriazole 1 to 16 mg/L Nitrate, Nitrogen 0.22 to 150 mg/L
BOD5 0.5 to 1,650 mg/L Nitrite, Nitrogen 0.007 to 250 mg/L
Boron 0.05 to 14 mg/L Nitrogen, Total 1 to 100 mg/L
Bromine 0.05 to 4.50 mg/L Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl 1 to 150 mg/L
Cadmium 0.02 to 0.30 mg/L Organic Acids 27 to 2,800 mg/L Acetic Acid
Carbonate/Carbon Dioxide 55 to 550 mg/L Oxygen Scavangers 0.003 to 1 DEHA
Chloramine, Mono 0.04 to 4.5 mg/L Ozone 0.1 to 2.0 mg/L
Chloride 0.1 to 1,000 mg/L PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) 1 to 50 ppm, threshold
Chlorine Dioxide 0.01 to 5 mg/L Phenols 0.002 to 0.200 mg/L
Chlorine, Free 0.02 to 10.0 mg/L Phosphonates 0.02 to 125.0 mg/L
Chlorine, Total 0.02 to 10.0 mg/L Phosphorus, Reactive 19 μg/L to 90 mg/L
Chromium Acid Baths 50 to 450 g/L (Orthophosphate)
Chromium, Hexavalent 0.010 to 1.00 mg/L Phosphorus, Total 0.15 to 60 mg/L
Chromium, Total 0.01 to 1.0 mg/L Potassium 0.1 to 50 mg/L
Cobalt 0.01 to 2.00 mg/L Quaternary Ammonium 0.2 to 5.0 mg/L
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) 0 to 60,000 mg/L Compounds
Color 5 to 500 units Selenium 0.01 to 1 mg/L
Copper 0.001 to 8.0 mg/L Silicic acid 0.003-100 mg/L
Copperbaths, Acidous 2 -100 g/L Silver 0.005 to 2,500 mg/L
Cyanide 0.002 to 0.6 mg/L Sludge activity (TTC)
Cyanuric Acd 5 to 50 mg/L Starch 2 to 150 mg/L
Dissolved Oxygen 0.006 to 40 mg/L Sulfate 2 to 900 mg/L
Fluoride 0.02 to 2.00 mg/L Sulfide 0.005 to 2 mg/L
Formaldehyde 0.003 to 10 mg/L Sulfite 0.01 to 5 mg/L
Hardness, Total (Calcium and 0.07 mg/L to 4.00 mg/L Surfactants 0.002 to 200 mg/L
Magnesium as CaCO3) (Anionic, Cationic, Non-ionic)
Hydrazine 0.004 to 2 mg/L Suspended Solids 5 to 750 mg/L
Hydrogen Peroxide 1 -10 g/L Tannin and Lignin 0.1 to 0.9 mg/L
Iodine 0.07 to 7.00 mg/L Tin 0.1 to 2 mg/L
Iron, Ferrous 0.02 to 3.00 mg/L TOC (Total Organic Carbon) 2 to 3,000 mg/L
TTHM (Trihalomethanes, Total) 10 to 600 μg/L

Note: The TNTplus® cuvette test evaluation is possible, but without barcode reading & 10-fold measurement features.

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Ordering Information
DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer includes basic printed instrument manual,
dust cover, 1-in. square glass sample cells, AA batteries and adapter set.
DR1900-01H DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer
9624700 DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer with USB+Power Module

Accessories
LZV804 Power Module
Includes module, universal power supply, and manual
LZV813 USB+Power Module
Includes module, universal power supply, standard USB cable,
special USB cable adapter, and manual
LZV949 USB Module
includes module, standard USB cable, special USB cable adapter,
and manual
2960100 Citizen PD-24 Printer Package
2763900 DR/Check Absorbance Standard Kit (Set of 4)
LZV537 Test Filter Set
2990700 Small Backpack with Cases, for portable equipment

Service Options
Comprehensive bench repair includes all parts, labor and shipping costs from the
factory for depot repairs, one calibration per year at factory, factory recommended
maintenance (including required parts) and unlimited technical support calls. A loaner
instrument will be provided during factory repair, based on availability. Please see
service terms and conditions at www.hach.com/terms for additional details.
BSPDR1900 DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer Bench Service Partnership

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Outside United States: 970-669-3050 tel 970-461-3939 fax int@hach.com
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