Portable Water EC/TDS Meter

The Portable Water EC/TDS Meter is a compact digital water quality testing instrument designed for rapid measurement of electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids and temperature. It is suitable for on-site monitoring of drinking water in poultry farms, pig farms, cattle facilities and other commercial livestock operations.

The portable meter enables farm managers and technicians to test water directly at source-water points, storage tanks, treatment equipment outlets and drinking line endpoints. Conductivity measurement provides a practical indication of dissolved ionic substances in water, while TDS values help users evaluate changes in dissolved mineral concentration.

For commercial livestock equipment projects, portable EC/TDS testing can support routine water quality management, commissioning of drinking systems, water treatment adjustment and troubleshooting. Its compact design makes it convenient for technicians who need to inspect multiple livestock houses within the same farm.

• EC and TDS Measurement: Designed for conductivity and total dissolved solids testing in livestock and poultry drinking water.
• Portable Pocket Design: Compact construction makes the meter convenient for routine inspections across multiple farm buildings.
• Small Sample Testing: Reference pocket configurations can perform measurements using approximately 0.12 mL of sample.
• Wide Conductivity Range: Suitable for testing water across multiple conductivity ranges.
• Automatic Range Selection: The reference configuration automatically selects the appropriate conductivity measurement range.
• Automatic Calibration: Standard recognition and automatic calibration simplify routine instrument setup.
• Temperature Compensation: Automatic temperature compensation supports consistent conductivity measurement under changing sample temperatures.
• TDS Conversion: Multiple TDS conversion options support different water analysis requirements.
• Replaceable Sensor: The sensing element can be replaced according to the selected meter configuration.
• Field-Ready Construction: Suitable reference configurations provide dust and water resistance for practical field use.

• Portable digital meter body
• Conductivity sensing element
• Integrated sample well
• Digital LCD display
• Operating and calibration buttons
• Temperature sensing function
• Replaceable sensor assembly
• Protective sensor cover
• Battery compartment
• Calibration standard solutions according to configuration
• Sample dropper
• Protective carrying case according to configuration

The supplied accessories and sensor configuration can be selected according to purchasing and project requirements.

The meter measures electrical conductivity by detecting the ability of ions dissolved in a water sample to conduct electrical current. A small sample is placed on the conductivity sensor, and the instrument converts the electrical response into an EC reading.

Total dissolved solids are estimated from the measured conductivity through a selected conversion factor or TDS curve. Because the relationship between conductivity and TDS varies with dissolved substances, the appropriate conversion setting should be selected according to the water testing program.

Temperature affects conductivity measurements, so suitable portable meters use temperature compensation to normalize readings. This provides more consistent comparisons between samples collected from different locations or under changing farm conditions.

Note: The numerical values above refer to the referenced meter configuration and should not be regarded as fixed specifications for every supplied model. Final measuring range, accuracy, sensor type, accessories and battery configuration should be confirmed before ordering.

• Broiler farm drinking water testing
• Layer house water quality monitoring
• Breeder poultry farm water inspection
• Pullet rearing facility water testing
• Pig farm drinking water monitoring
• Cattle and calf drinking water inspection
• Farm source water testing
• Borehole and well water screening
• Water storage tank monitoring
• Nipple drinking water line endpoint testing
• Water treatment equipment inspection
• Waterline sanitation and flushing evaluation
• Livestock equipment commissioning

The meter can be included in livestock equipment packages for poultry facilities, pig farm construction and steel structure building projects where drinking water quality must be checked during commissioning and routine operation.

• Raw water inlet
• Well or borehole outlet
• Water storage tank
• Filtration system outlet
• Water treatment station outlet
• Medication or dosing system outlet
• Main poultry house water inlet
• Nipple drinking line midpoint
• Drinking line endpoint

Testing several locations can help farm technicians identify differences in conductivity or dissolved solids throughout the drinking water distribution system.

• Different EC/TDS measuring ranges
• Different conductivity sensor configurations
• Replacement sensor package
• Calibration standard solution package
• Sample droppers
• Protective carrying case
• Combined pH, EC/TDS and ORP farm water testing kits
• Additional water quality testing tools according to project requirements

Testing equipment packages can be configured according to livestock species, farm size, water source conditions and routine water management requirements.

1. Check that the conductivity sensor is clean and in suitable condition.
2. Calibrate the instrument using an appropriate conductivity standard when required.
3. Collect a representative drinking water sample from the selected farm testing point.
4. Place the required amount of sample onto the sensor measurement area.
5. Allow the displayed value to stabilize.
6. Record conductivity, TDS and temperature readings as required.
7. Rinse the sensor with clean water after testing.

Testing procedures should follow the operating instructions supplied with the selected meter.

Regular cleaning and calibration are important for maintaining reliable conductivity measurements. The sensor should be rinsed after each test, particularly when measuring samples with high mineral content or water containing treatment chemicals.

Do not allow heavy deposits to remain on the sensing area. Calibration standards should be clean and within their recommended storage conditions. Replace the conductivity sensor when measurement stability cannot be restored through normal cleaning and calibration.

Store the meter in a clean, dry protective case when it is not being used. Battery condition should also be checked during routine farm equipment inspection.

Large poultry and pig farms often have several drinking water treatment stages between the raw water source and the animals. Portable EC/TDS measurement allows technicians to compare readings at multiple locations without transporting samples to a laboratory for every routine check.

Changes in conductivity or TDS may indicate changes in source water conditions, mineral concentration or treatment processes. The instrument can therefore be used as a practical screening tool together with pH meters, ORP meters, disinfectant residual testers and laboratory water analysis.

For new poultry houses, pig farm construction and steel structure building projects, portable water quality meters can also assist technicians during commissioning of drinking water pipelines and related livestock equipment.

Q: What is the difference between EC and TDS?
A: EC measures the electrical conductivity of water. TDS is generally an estimated dissolved-solids value calculated from conductivity using a selected conversion factor or curve.

Q: Can this meter be used for poultry drinking water?
A: Yes. It can be used to test water collected from source-water systems, tanks, treatment equipment and poultry drinking lines.

Q: Can it be used on pig farms?
A: Yes. The portable design is suitable for drinking water inspection in commercial pig farms and other livestock production facilities.

Q: Does the meter require calibration?
A: Yes. Conductivity calibration with suitable standard solutions should be performed according to the selected instrument and the farm testing program.

Q: Why should different points in the drinking system be tested?
A: Comparing source water, treatment outlets and drinking line endpoints can help identify changes that occur as water moves through the farm distribution network.

Q: Can EC/TDS testing identify bacteria in drinking water?
A: No. EC and TDS measurements do not directly determine microbial contamination. Microbiological testing should be performed separately when required.

Q: Does a high TDS reading automatically mean that the water is unsuitable?
A: No. TDS is a general indicator of dissolved substances. The individual minerals and other water quality parameters should also be evaluated when determining suitability for livestock drinking water.

Q: Can the sensor be replaced?
A: Replaceable sensor configurations are available depending on the selected meter model.