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DR900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter
Fastest and simplest water testing for the most demanding field environments.
The Hach DR900 is a multi-parameter, field portable, colorimeter. Highly portable, the Hach DR300 is perfect for field use & lab use alike, and will fit both into your pocket or the glovebox of your car.
Keep a Hach DR900 in your field kit to challenge samples sent for lab analysis.
Hach DR900 parameters include:
• Aluminum
• Ammonia
• Barium
• Benzotriazole / Tolyltriazole
• Boron
• Bromine
• Chlorine dioxide
• Chlorine, Free
• Chlorine, Total
• Chromium, Hexavalent
• Chromium, Total
• COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)
• Colour
• Copper
• Cyanide
• Cyanuric Acid
• Detergents / Surfactants
• Dissolved Oxygen
• Fluoride
• Hardness
• Hydrazine
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Iron
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Monochloramine
• Nickel
• Nitrate
• Nitrite
• Nitrogen, Total
• Nitrogen, Total Inorganic (TIN)
• Oxygen Scavengers
• Ozone
• Oxygen Scavengers
• Ozone
• pH
• Phosphonates
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Silica
• Sulfate
• Sulfide / Hydrogen Sulfide
• Suspended Solids
• Tannin and Lignin
• TKN
• Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
• Toxicity
• Turbidity
• Volatile Acids
• Zinc
Hach DR900 colorimeters are NOT sold with chemical reagents.
Reagents must be purchased separately.
Hazardous Item
Some reagents associated with this item may be considered hazardous under some shipping conditions. If necessary, we will change your selected shipping method to accommodate. Please consult Aqualab prior to purchasing.
- FEATURES
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Your Favorites at Your Fingertips
Save time by storing your most standard methods for quick access in less than 4 clicks.
Field Ready in Every Way Possible
This portable, rugged colorimeter is waterproof and dustproof. Drop tested and shock resistant for greater quality assurance.
Intuitive User Interface
Improved user interface allows quick selections and easier testing.
Simple Data Communication
Stores data for up to 500 tests, and comes with a USB port for easily downloading or transferring information.
Satisfies Your Core Testing Needs
A single portable instrument provides access to 90 of the most common parameters.
- Specs
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Battery Life 6 months (typical) @ 5 readings a day / 5 days / week without backlight**
** Backlight usage will decrease battery life.Battery Requirements 4, AA size alkali cells Data Logger 500 measured values (Result, Date, Time, Sample ID, User ID) Detector Silicon photodiode Dimensions (H x W x D) 231 mm x 96 mm x 48 mm Display Graphical display 240 x 160 pixels (Backlit) Enclosure Rating IP67 (vial cover closed) Includes DR 900 Colorimeter, two 1-inch glass sample cells marked at 10, 20 and 25 mL, two 1 cm plastic sample cells, 1 x 16-mm COD/Test ‘N Tube™ adapter, 4 AA alkaline batteries, printed multilingual instrument manual, instrument and procedure manuals on CD, USB Mini to USB Cable, European CE mark. Interface USB type Mini IP67 Manual Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish Operating Conditions 10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F), max. 80 % relative humidity (non- condensing) Operating Humidity max 90 % relative humidity (non-condensing) Operating Mode Transmittance (%), Absorbance and Concentration Operating Temperature 10 – 40 °C Optical System 0 / 180 deg transmittance Photometric Accuracy ± 0.005 Abs @1.0 ABS Nominal Photometric Linearity ± 0.002 Abs (0 – 1 Abs) Photometric Measuring Range 0 – 2 Abs Power supply 4 x AA size alkaline cells
4x NiMH rechargeable Battery*
(*External charger required)Region US Reproducibility ± 0.005 Abs (0 – 1 A) Sample Cell Compatibility 1 inch round or 16 mm round (with adapter) Source Lamp Light Emitting Diode (LED) Spectral Bandwidth 15 nm filter bandwidth Storage conditions: -30 to 60 °C (-30 – 140 °F), max. 80 % relative humidity (non-condensing) Supported Chemistry Hach tests Temperature Range 0 – 50 °C (32 – 122 °F) User Interface Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech,
Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Romanian,
Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, TurkishUser Programs Custom programming 10 Warranty 12 months Wavelength Accuracy ± 1 nm (fixed, varies with model) Wavelength Calibration N/AWavelength Range 420 nm, 520 nm, 560 nm, 610 nm Wavelength Selection Automatic Weight 0.6 kg with battery What’s included? Includes: DR900 instrument, USB cable with mini-USB connector, 4-AA alkaline batteries, 2 glass sample cells 1-inch (25 mm) round with 10, 20, 25-mL marks, 2 sample cells 1 cm/10 mL, sample cell adapter and multilingual user manual - Models
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Please consult with Aqualab before ordering.
Available models include:
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DR900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter
Product number# 9385100
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DR900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter
- Downloads
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Manuals 
DR900 User Manual
14796599_DOC022.98.80344_2ed_manual.pdfDownload now Additional files DR900 Quick Reference Guide (2020)
Download now 
DR900 Water Analysis Guide (2013)
DOC316.53.01336_1ed-1.pdfDownload now 
DR900 Beverage Industry
HACH-GLOBAL-Beverage-Bro_DOC030.53.10021.pdfDownload now 
DR900 Power & Steam Generation
DOC030.53.10024-6f9ea0f1-1c73-4640-a8a1-3f949e47bb04-1.pdfDownload now 
DR900 Power, Heat & Steam Generation
DOC030.52.10024-1.pdfDownload now 
DR900 High Range Cyanuric Acid Analysis
19_c-ind_21-Cyanuric-Acid-App-Note-Update.pdfDownload now 
DR900 Measuring Chloride in Power Applications
DOC040.53.10132.pdfDownload now 
DR900 Control of Active Chlorine Disinfection
DOC042.52.20196.Jul16_EN-gb.pdfDownload now 
DR900 Determination of Peracetic Acid (PAA) and Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) in Water
L2214-PAA-DPD-App-Note.pdfDownload now - Methods
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Aluminum, (Method 8012), Power Pillows
DOC316.53.01002_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Aluminum, Eriochrome Cyanine R (Method 8326)
DOC316.53.01003_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Barium, Turbidimeter (Method 8014)
DOC316.53.01007-3.pdfDownload now 
Barium, Turbidimetric LR, MR & HR (Method 10251)
DOC316.53.01315-3.pdfDownload now 
Benzotriazole/Tolyltriazole, UV Photolysis (Method 8079)
DOC316.53.01008-3.pdfDownload now 
Boron (Method 10252), Powder Pillows
doc316.53.01309.pdfDownload now 
Boron, Carmine (Method 10252), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01313-3.pdfDownload now 
Bromine, (Method 8016), DPD
DOC316.53.01011-3.pdfDownload now 
Chloramine (Mono) & Nitrogen, Free Ammonia, (Method 10200)
DOC316.53.01016_14ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chloramine (Mono) LR, Indophenol, (Method 10171)
DOC316.53.01015_12ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chloramine (Mono) HR, Indophenol (Method 10172)
DOC316.53.01014-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine Dioxide, (Method 10126), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01021_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine Dioxide MR (Method 8345)
DOC316.53.01020-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Free, Indophenol (Method 10241), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01256_12ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine , Free, MR, (USEPA Method 10245), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01303_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Free, (Method 10069) DPD & Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01025_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Free (Method 10102), DPD & TNT
DOC316.53.01024_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Free (Method 8021) DPD & Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01023-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Total (Method 10250), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01261_2ed.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Total (DPD Method 8167), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01027_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Total, (Method 10070), DPD & Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01029_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine, Total (Method 10101), DPD & TNT
DOC316.53.01028_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chlorine MR, Total, (Method 10250), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01304-2.pdfDownload now 
Chromium, Hexavalent, 1,5-Diphenylcarbohydrazide (Method 8023), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01033_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Chromium, Total, Alkaline Hypobromite Oxidation (Method 8024), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01034_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Color, True & Apparent, Platinum-Cobalt Standard (Method 8025)
DOC316.53.01037_Ed10-3.pdfDownload now 
Copper, Bicinchoninate, (Method 8506) and (Method 8026), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01039_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Copper, Porphyrin, (Method 8143), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01038-3.pdfDownload now 
Cyanide, Pyridine-Pyrazalone, (Method 8027), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01040-3.pdfDownload now 
Cyanuric Acid, Turbidimetric, (Method 8139), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01183-2.pdfDownload now 
Dissolved Oxygen LR, Indigo Carmine, (Method 8316), AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01098-3.pdfDownload now 
Dissolved Oxygen, HR, (Method 8166), AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01096-3.pdfDownload now 
Fluoride, SPADNS, (Method 8029), Reagent Solution or AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01041_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Fluoride, USEPA SPADNS 2, (Method 10225), TNT+
DOC316.53.01184-3.pdfDownload now 
Hardness, Calcium & Magnesium; Calmagite Colorimetric, (Method 8030)
DOC316.53.01043_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Hydrazine, p-Dimethyaminobenzaldehyde, (Method 8141), Reagent Solution or AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01046_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Iron, Ferrous, 1,10-Phenanthroline, (Method 8146), Powder Pillows or AccuVac
DOC316.53.01049_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Iron, FerroZine® Rapid Liquid, (Method 8147), Pour-Thru Cell
DOC316.53.01048-3.pdfDownload now 
Iron, Total, TPTZ, (Method 8112), Powder Pillows or AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01051_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Iron, Total, FerroMo, (Method 8365), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01052-3.pdfDownload now 
Iron, Total, FerroVer® (Method 8008), Powder Pillows or AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01053-3.pdfDownload now 
Iron, Total, USEPA FerroVer® LR, MR, HR (Method 10249), Note: Application for oil and gas field water; digestion is required for determining total iron
DOC316.53.01314-3.pdfDownload now 
Manganese, 1-(2-Pyridylazo)-2-Naphthol PAN, (Method 8149), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01057_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Manganese, Periodate Oxidation, (Method 8034), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01058-3.pdfDownload now 
Molybdenum, Mercaptoacetic Acid (Method 8036), Powder Pillows or AccuVac
DOC316.53.01061_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Molybdenum, Ternary Complex, (Method 8169), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01062-3.pdfDownload now 
Nickel, 1-(2-Pyridylazo), 2-Napthol (PAN), (Method 8150), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01063-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrate LR, Cadmium Reduction, (Method 8192), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01067_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrate MR, Cadmium Reduction (Method 8171), Powder Pillows or AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01069-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrate HR, Cadmium Reduction (Method 8039), Powder Pillows or AccuVac
DOC316.53.01066_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrate HR, Chromotropic Acid, (Method 10020), TNT
DOC316.53.01068-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrite LR, Diazotization, (Method 10019), TNT
DOC316.53.01073-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrite LR, Diazotization, (Method 8507), Powder Pillows or AccuVac™
DOC316.53.01074_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrite HR, Ferrous Sulfate, (Method 8153), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01075-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrogen, Total Inorganic-Titanium Trichloride Reduction (Method 10021), TNT
DOC316.53.01090-2.pdfDownload now 
Nitrogen, Ammonia-Salicylate (Method 8155), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01077_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrogen LR, Ammonia-Salicylate, (Method 10023), TNT
DOC316.53.01080_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrogen HR, Ammonia-Salicylate (Method 10031), TNT
DOC316.53.01079_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrogen, Total, Kjeldahl-Nessler, (Method 8075)
DOC316.53.01091_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Nitrogen HR, Total, Persulfate Digestion (Method 10072), TNT
DOC316.53.01085-2.pdfDownload now 
Nitrogen LR, Total, Persulfate Digestion. (Method 10071), TNT
DOC316.53.01086-3.pdfDownload now 
Organic Carbon LR, Total (TOC), (Method 10129), TNT
DOC316.53.01093-3.pdfDownload now 
Organic Carbon MR, Total (TOC), (Method 10173), TNT
DOC316.53.01094-3.pdfDownload now 
Organic Carbon HR, Total (TOC), (Method 10128), TNT
DOC316.53.01095-3.pdfDownload now 
Oxygen Demand, Chemical-Manganese III Reactor Digestion, (Method 10067, with Chloride Removal), TNT
DOC316.53.01101-3.pdfDownload now 
Oxygen Demand, Chemical-Manganese III Reactor Digestion (Method 10067, without Chloride Removal)
DOC316.53.01102_9ed-4.pdfDownload now 
Oxygen Demand ULR, LR, HR, HR+, Chemical-Reactor Digestion COD (Method 8000)
DOC316.53.01099_13ed-4.pdfDownload now 
Oxygen Scavengers, Iron Reduction (Method 8140), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01105-2.pdfDownload now 
Ozone, Indigo (Method 8311), AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01106_9ed-2.pdfDownload now 
Peracetic Acid (PAA) and Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), (Method 10290), DPD & Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01523_3ed-3.pdfDownload now 
pH, Phenol Red (Method 10076)
pHPhenolRedColorimetric_DOC316.53.01330.pdfDownload now 
Phosphonates, Persulfate UV Oxidation (Method 8007), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01109-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Acid Hydrolyzable Digestion-Acid Digestion (Method 8180)
DOC316.53.01110.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Acid Hydrolyzable-PhosVer® 3 with Acid Hydrolysis (Method 8180), TNT
DOC316.53.01111-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Reactive, (Orthophosphate) Amino Acid Reagent (Method 8178)
DOC316.53.01113-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Reactive, (Orthophosphate) Molybdovanadate, (Method 8114), Reagent Solution or AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01115_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Reactive (Orthophosphate) Molybdovanadate, (Method 8114), TNT
PhosphorusReactiveMolybdovanadateTNT_DOC316.53.01116-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Reactive, (Orthophosphate) PhosVer® 3, (Method 8048), TNT
DOC316.53.01118_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Reactive, (Orthophosphate) PhosVer 3 (Ascorbic Acid), (Method 8048), Powder Pillows or AccuVac®
DOC316.53.01119-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Total, Digestion-Acid Persulfate Digestion (Method 8190)
DOC316.53.01112.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus, Total-PhosVer® with Acid Persulfate Digestion, (Method 8190), TNT
DOC316.53.01121_10ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Phosphorus HR, Total, Molybdovanadate Method with Acid Persulfate Digestion, (Method 10127), TNT
DOC316.53.01123-3.pdfDownload now 
Potassium, Tetraphenylborate (Method 8049), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01339-3.pdfDownload now 
Silica LR, Heteropoly Blue (Method 8186), Powder Pillows
DOC022.53.80486_3ed-4.pdfDownload now 
Silica HR, Silicomolybdate, (Method 8185), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01133-3.pdfDownload now 
Sulfate, SulfaVer 4, (Method 8051), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01135_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Sulfate LR, MR, HR, SulfaVer 4 (Method 10248), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01312_Ed2.pdfDownload now 
Sulfate LR, MR, HR, (USEPA), SulfaVer 4 (Method 10248), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01316_11ed-2.pdfDownload now 
Sulfide, Methylene Blue (Method 8131)
DOC316.53.01136_11ed-3.pdfDownload now 
Sulfide HR, Methylene Blue (Method 10254)
DOC316.53.01319-1.pdfDownload now 
Surfactants, Anionic (Detergents)-Crystal Violet (Method 8028)
DOC316.53.01138-3.pdfDownload now 
Suspended Solids, Photometric (Method 8006)
DOC316.53.01139-3.pdfDownload now 
Tannin and Lignin, Tyrosine (Method 8193)
DOC315.53.01140-3.pdfDownload now 
Toxicity, ToxTrak™ (Method 10017), TNT
DOC316.53.01141-3.pdfDownload now 
Turbidity, Absorptometric (Method 8237)
TurbidityAbsorptometric_DOC316.53.01332.pdfDownload now 
Volatile Acids, Esterification (Method 8196)
DOC316.53.01144-3.pdfDownload now 
Zinc, Zincon (Method 8009), Powder Pillows
DOC316.53.01145_9ed-3.pdfDownload now - Optional Accessories
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DR900 SpecCheck Secondary Gel Standards Set, DPD Chlorine - LR
Product number# 2635300 -
DR900 SpecCheck Secondary Gel Standards Set, DPD Chlorine - MR
Product number# 2980500 -
DR900 SpecCheck Secondary Gel Standards Set, DPD Chlorine - HR
Product number# 2893300 -
DR900 SpecCheck Secondary Gel Standards Set for Monochloramine & Free Ammonia.
Product number# 2507500 -
DR900 SpecCheck Gel Secondary Standard Set, Ozone - MR
Product number# 2708000 -
DR900 Instrument Carrying Case (hard sided)
Product number# 4942500 -
DR900 Plastic Sample Cell: 1" Round, 10mL with 1cm Pathlength
Product number# 4864302 -
DR900 Glass Sample Cell: 1" Round, 10mL, Cell with Cap
Product number# 2122800 -
DR900 Glass Sample Cell: 25mm Round, 10-20-25 mL marks, pk/6
Product number# 2401906 -
DR900 COD Vial Adapter
Product number# 4846400 -
DR900 Instrument Carrying Case (soft sided)
Product number# 2722000 -
DR900 Replacement Battery (AA, 1.5 Vdc, Alkaline)
Product number# 1938004 -
DR900 Standard USB Cable with Mini USB Connector
Product number# LZV818 -
DR900 Cell Cap, Round, Black (12pk)
Product number# 2401812
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DR900 SpecCheck Secondary Gel Standards Set, DPD Chlorine - LR
- Videos
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The DR900 Complete Overview
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Rugged Portables – DR 900 Handheld Colorimeter
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- Software
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DR 900 Software Update
Provides an update to the DR900’s firmware and Stored Program Manager software.
- Extract file to your PC.
- Carefully read instructions for firmware updateDownload now
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