Lovibond · Photometer / Colorimeter

MD 600

Use the Lovibond MD 600 to measure disinfectant residuals, hardness and alkalinity, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients, metals, organic load, pH, turbidity and suspended solids in water samples. It runs more than 120 pre-programmed photometric methods using six LED wavelengths between 430 and 660 nm. It also accepts up to 35 user-defined methods for parameters the built-in list does not cover.

Pre-programmed methodsOver 120

Wavelengths430, 530, 560, 580, 610, 660 nm

Photometric accuracy2 % FS (T = 20 °C – 25 °C)

IP ratingIP 67

Power supply4 batteries (Mignon AA/LR6)

Internal storageApprox. 1000 data sets

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Lovibond MD 600 photometer wet with water droplets, angled front view

Highlights

128 methods in six groups

Groups are disinfectants, hardness and alkalinity, nutrients, metals, organic load, and pH, turbidity and suspended solids.

Six wavelengths from 430 nm

Interference-filtered LEDs at 430, 530, 560, 580, 610 and 660 nm. Wavelength accuracy is ±1 nm.

IP 67 rated housing

The keypad is acid and solvent resistant. Stated operating range is 5 to 40 °C, non-condensing.

Up to 35 user-defined methods

You can create your own calibration curves and keep them alongside the pre-programmed methods.

Methods and ranges

The table shows 15 of the 128 methods. The full list covers chlorine and other disinfectants, hardness and alkalinity, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients, metals, organic load (COD, TOC, TN), and pH, turbidity and suspended solids. Ask us for the complete method list for the parameters you need.

15 of 128 shown

Parameter	Range	Method	Reagent
Chlorine T	0.01 - 6.0 mg/L Cl2	DPD	T
Chlorine dioxide T	0.02 - 11 mg/L ClO2	DPD / Glycine	T
Ozone T	0.02 - 2 mg/L O3	DPD / Glycine	T
COD LR TT	3 - 150 mg/L COD	Dichromate / H2SO4	TT
COD MR TT	20 - 1500 mg/L COD	Dichromate / H2SO4	TT
Ammonia LR TT	0.02 - 2.5 mg/L N	Salicylate	TT
Nitrate TT	1 - 30 mg/L N	Chromotropic Acid	TT
Phosphate PP	0.02 - 0.8 mg/L P	Phosphomolybdenum Blue	PP
Iron PP	0.02 - 3 mg/L Fe	1,10-Phenanthroline	PP
Copper PP	0.05 - 5 mg/L Cu	Bicinchoninate	PP
pH-value T	6.5 - 8.4 pH	Phenol Red	T
Alkalinity-m T	5 - 200 mg/L CaCO3	Acid / Indicator	T
Hardness total T	2 - 50 mg/L CaCO3	Metallphthaleine	T
Turbidity 24	10 - 1000 FAU	Attenuated Radiation Method
Suspended solids 24	10 - 750 mg/L TSS	Turbidity / Attenuated Radiation Method

Reagents & consumables

We keep these in stock for the MD 600. We quote part numbers per instrument on enquiry, checked against the current price list.

Reagents

Liquid reagents, Powder packs, Tablet reagents, Tube tests

Tablets, pre-measured powder packs, liquid reagents and sealed tube tests for the methods already programmed into the instrument.

Standards & buffers

Calibration standards

Calibration standards, pH buffers and electrolyte solutions for calibrating the instrument.

Cells & glassware

Cuvettes & sample cells

Round cells, cuvettes and caps.

Specifications

Part number214020

Pre-programmed methodsOver 120

OpticsLEDs, interference filters (IF) and photo sensor in transparent sample chamber

Wavelengths430 nm IF Δλ = 5 nm; 530 nm IF Δλ = 5 nm; 560 nm IF Δλ = 5 nm; 580 nm IF Δλ = 5 nm; 610 nm IF Δλ = 6 nm; 660 nm IF Δλ = 5 nm

Wavelength accuracy± 1 nm

Photometric accuracy2 % FS (T = 20 °C – 25 °C)

Suitable vialsMulti vial 10 mm; Round cuvettes 13 mm; Round cuvettes 16 mm; Round cuvettes 24 mm

DisplayGraphic-display

InterfacesInfrared

OperationAcid and solvent resistant, touch-sensitive keypad with audible feedback via integrated beeper

Auto-OFFYes

UpdatesSoftware updates via internet

Internal storageApprox. 1000 data sets

Power supply4 batteries (Mignon AA/LR6)

Battery lifeapprox. 26 h

PortabilityLab and field

Environmental conditions5 – 40 °C at max. 30 – 90 % rel. humidity (non condensing)

IP ratingIP 67

ComplianceCE

User interface languagesGerman, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Indonesian

Dimensions95 x 45 x 210 mm

Weight450 g

User-defined methodsUp to 35

Tags and applications

Param Multi-parameter Param Chlorine Param COD Param Turbidity Param Total suspended solids Deploy Laboratory Deploy Field / Portable Format Photometer / Colorimeter Brand LovibondApp Process & utility water

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Downloads

PDF

MD 600 datasheet

Lovibond · PDF · 184 KB

Common questions

What can the Lovibond MD 600 measure?

It covers chlorine and other disinfectants, hardness and alkalinity, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients, metals, organic load (COD, TOC, TN), pH, turbidity and suspended solids. There are 128 methods in total.

How accurate is the MD 600?

Photometric accuracy is 2 % FS at 20 °C to 25 °C. Wavelength accuracy is ±1 nm.

Which vials and cuvettes does it accept?

It accepts multi vials of 10 mm, and round cuvettes of 13 mm, 16 mm and 24 mm.

How is the MD 600 powered and how long do the batteries last?

It runs on four AA (Mignon, LR6) batteries. Stated battery life is approximately 26 hours. It also has an auto-off function.

Can I add my own methods?

Yes. You can create user-defined calibration curves, with up to 35 user-defined methods.

Which reagents does each method need, and are they supplied with the instrument?

The method table lists the reagent type for each method, such as tablet (T), tube test (TT) or powder pack (PP). Whether reagents are included, and which to order for your parameters, depends on your application. Please ask us.

Tell us what you need to measure.

Send the parameters and ranges you need, and we will confirm the right configuration and price. Your enquiry will name this product.

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