Lab-Accurate Water Quality Analysis in a Pocket Pen

Analytical instrumentation

Lab-Accurate Water Quality Analysis in a Pocket Pen

08 May, 2025

Myron L® ULTRAPEN™ pocket testers deliver precision water quality testing in a convenient, portable pen for on-the-spot checks against automatic treatment systems in unit processes. Multiple models are available that include simultaneous measurement of Temperature along with another feature parameter: PT1 and PTBT1 measure Conductivity, TDS, and Salinity; PT2 and PTBT2 measure pH; and PT3 and PTBT3 measure ORP.

Conductivity measurements test the effectiveness of reverse osmosis and resin ion exchange processes and are used to monitor for equipment failures and breakthroughs. PT1 and PTBT1 instruments are engineered with a proprietary conductivity cell that delivers accuracy of ±1% of reading and ±0.2% of reading at calibration point. Temperature compensation is automatic to 25°C but can be disabled by the user if required.

pH measurements provide a check against the automatic chemical feed that controls acidity or basicity of water in coagulation. pH directly affects coagulation because it affects the form and surface charge of both coagulants and impurities. It is also a final quality control parameter that ensures water is ready for recycling in polymer gel applications. PT2 and PTBT2 instruments are accurate to ±.01 pH and employ a proprietary sensor with a large KCl reservoir for extended life. This sensor is also user replaceable.

ORP measurements ensure effective microbial control prior to recycling water in polymer gel applications. PT3 and PTBT3 instruments have been designed with user-replaceable proprietary sensors that are constructed of a 99.9% pure platinum electrode. Measurement accuracy is ±10mV.

ULTRAPENS are also easy to use. PT Series instruments feature one-button programmability, measurements, and calibration while the PTBT Series pairs with Android™ and iPhone® Bluetooth® wireless devices allowing the user to control settings, measurements, calibrations, and data-reporting tools from the PTBTX2™ mobile application. Email data from the app in .csv, .xls, .xlsx, or Myron L Company’s proprietary encrypted format, .mlcx, compatible with Guardian2™ software.

All ULTRAPENS are compact, lightweight, dust-tight, and waterproof with fully encapsulated electronics and bodies of rugged aircraft aluminum.

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