Portable, Laboratory and UV-VIS Spectrophotometers

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Maintain regulatory compliance and stable plant operations

For over half a century, Hach ® has been your partner in water analysis with spectrophotometers, offering:

  • Greatest variety of approved methods.
  • Patented built-in error protection.
  • Compatibility with Hach’s leading chemistries.
  • Portable and laboratory solutions to meet every application and budget.

What is a Spectrophotometer?

A spectrophotometer is an instrument that measures how much light is absorbed by a water sample as light passes through it.

After adding chemical reagents to a water sample, those reagents react with analyte(s) to form a color complex. Spectrophotometers then use internal calibrations to equate that color to the concentration of the parameter being measured.

Spectrophotometry is one of the most common and useful methods of quantitative analysis of many water parameters in various industrial and municipal applications.

Types of Spectrophotometers

Choose Hach portable or benchtop laboratory spectrophotometers (VIS or UV-VIS) in combination with Hach reagents for accuracy and optimal water quality assurance.

Portable Spectrophotometers

Portable spectrophotometers

Portable, handheld spectrophotometers allow you to analyze water samples in the field.

If you primarily operate in a mobile environment, Hach portable spectrophotometers offer quality and accuracy to your measurements in a rugged, compact, user-friendly package.

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DR4900 lab spectrophotometer

Laboratory spectrophotometers

Empower your lab with the innovative DR4900 spectrophotometer. Featuring a 10” intuitive touchscreen, advanced diagnostics, and seamless compatibility with Hach methods, it streamlines workflows, reduces errors, and ensures compliance with ease.

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UV-VIS Laboratory Spectrophotometers

UV-VIS laboratory spectrophotometers

UV-VIS lab spectrophotometers measure light absorbance across the ultraviolet and visible ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Our UV-VIS instruments have guided procedures and include pre-programmed testing methods and our integrated quality assurance software – Claros, The Water Intelligence System from Hach.

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Featured Spectrophotometer Products

Portable Spectrophotometers

DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer

With a simple user interface that makes testing easier than ever, the DR1900 is best in class accuracy and portability.

Light and compact, the DR1900 is built for demanding, rugged conditions, and it's flexible - accepting the widest range of vial sizes.

It also includes over 220 of the most commonly tested pre-programmed methods already built in.

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DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer with USB+Power Module

Bundle your DR1900 Portable Spectrophotometer with USB and power module (LZV813) allowing for data transfer and line power options.

With over 220 pre-programmed methods in a waterproof, rugged design, the DR1900 delivers lab quality results in a portable, field ready instrument.

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Laboratory Spectrophotometers

DR4900 Laboratory Spectrophometer

The DR4900 spectrophotometer is a next-generation solution built for lab professionals who rely on precise, efficient water analysis. With an intuitive 10” touchscreen interface, advanced diagnostic technologies, and seamless compatibility with preprogrammed methods, the DR4900 helps labs reduce errors, improve compliance, and keep operations running smoothly.

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UV-VIS Spectrophotometers

DR6000 UV VIS Spectrophotometer with RFID Technology

All of the benefits of the DR6000 spectrophotometer along with RFID technology (Radio Frequency Identification).

RFID lets you know automatically when test kits have expired. Your water and environmental testing needs, all in one spectrophotometer.

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