ProDSS Multiparameter Digital Water Quality Meter

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These multiparameter instruments provide high-quality data in a variety of applications from rivers and streams to groundwater, aquaculture, and anywhere else your monitoring takes you.

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SKU626870-1


Portable Multiparameter Sampling Handheld Instrument

YSI's ProDSS (Digital Sampling System) Multiparameter Handheld Meter provides flexibility and customization with a 4-port cable assembly outfitted with any four sensors, with or without depth.

Instrument Only.  Cables, sensors, and accessories are sold separately.

  • Overview

    The ProDSS is a portable water quality instrument used for sampling applications in a variety of environments, such as surface water, wastewater, coastal/estuarine, aquaculture, groundwater, laboratory.

    Equipped with smart sensor technology, the ProDSS automatically recognizes sensors while retaining their calibration data. Its 4-port cable assembly allows you to choose any four sensors at a given time.

    ProDSS Parameter Options:

    • Specific Conductance1
    • Salinity1
    • Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)1
    • Resistivity1
    • Seawater Density
    • Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
    • Depth

    2Included in Handheld

    Some sensors are EPA approved for drinking water and wastewater compliance reporting.

    Note: It is recommended that a Conductivity/Temperature Sensor (626902) is installed in every ProDSS 4-port cable assembly for accurate temperature compensation and measurement. 

    Key Features

      • Single cable design with lengths up to 100 meters
      • User-replaceable cables with universal sensor ports
      • Durable, titanium-welded, replaceable smart sensors
      • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
      • Color display and backlit keypad
      • Large memory (> 100,000 data sets) with extensive site list and Data ID tag capabilities
      • Compatible with Kor Software (included) for data management and analysis
      • Waterproof rubber over-molded casing, IP-67 rated
      • Military-spec cable connectors
      • Optional depth sensor
      • Optional GPS
      • Multiple language offerings
      • 3-year instrument warranty; 2-year cable warranty; sensor warranty varies by sensor

    Additional Cable Offerings

      1. Provides accurate DO measurements with an optical dissolved oxygen sensor and an inline conductivity sensor, allowing for real-time salinity compensation.

      2. ProODO Sensor and Cable Assembly

        An optical dissolved oxygen probe assembly with cable for a DO-only instrument. Alternatively, if searching for a DO-only handheld instrument, explore the ProSolo

      3. ProOBOD Optical BOD Probe

        EPA-approve method for wastewater compliance reporting of BOD and CBOD. Designed for use in the lab, featuring a self-stirring probe.

      Looking for an alternative to the ProDSS Handheld? The ProDSS KorLink delivers the same trusted performance through the Kor Mobile App to provide on-demand, reliable water quality monitoring.


      Add an EXO Factory Service Plan
      Add a ProDSS Factory Service Plan
      to your next instrument purchase, and know that your new instrument is covered. Use today’s budget to protect your investment for years to come!

      EXO University


      Want to learn more about the ProDSS? Our online learning program – ProDSS On-Demand Training – is free to use and ensures all trainees are comfortable going in to the field with a ProDSS.


      Kor Software


      Kor makes it easy to manage ProDSS instrumentation and water quality data. Use the traditional Desktop Software or the Kor Mobile App to calibrate sensors, monitor live data, and ensure equipment is operating at peak performance!

    1. Specifications
      Benchtop Yes, optical BOD probe for the lab is available
      Buffer Recognition Yes, auto-buffer recognition for USA (4.00, 7.00, 10.00) and NIST (4.01, 6.86, 9.18) buffer sets. Calibration values are automatically compensated for temperature for both buffer sets.
      Certification RoHS, UN Part III Section 38.3 test methods for lithium-ion batteries (class 9), WEEE, CE, FCC, 1-meter drop test, Assembled in USA, IP-67
      Connectivity / Communications Built-in micro USB On-The-Go port for PC connection, recharging/powering the ProDSS and connecting directly to a USB stick
      Connector MS (military spec) waterproof with quarter-turn bayonet lock (unsurpassed in regards to durability)
      Data Management
      Kor desktop PC software (included), >100,000 data sets
      Kor Mobile App 
      Desktop Software Compatible Kor desktop PC software (included)
      Digital / Digital Sensors Yes
      Flow Cell Yes, flow cell is available
      GLP Compliance detailed GLP information is stored and is available to view, download or print, Yes
      GPS coordinates are stored with measurement data and site lists, Optional internal GPS
      Graphic Display Color, LCD graphic display, backlit keypad
      Languages Spanish, German, French, Norwegian, Italian, Japanese, English, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)
      Logging Capabilities Yes, Single point or Continuous
      Measurement Method / Channels Digital
      Memory >100,000 data sets, 400 GLP files
      Multiparameter Yes
      Operating Temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
      Parameters Measured Dissolved Oxygen (%), Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L), Temperature, Turbidity, Conductivity, Specific Conductance, Resistivity, Salinity, Water Density, pH, ORP, Ammonium, Nitrate, Chloride, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Depth, Barometer
      Power Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack providing ~48 hours of battery life (instrument only with backlight off)
      Sampling Yes
      Security / Password Protection / UserID Yes
      Size

      Instrument: 8.3 cm width x 21.6 cm length x 5.6 cm depth (3.27 in x 8.5 in x 2.21 in)
      Bulkhead with sensors, without depth (no guard): 33.3 cm (13.11 in) length - the length with the ISE sensors is 34.04 cm (13.4 in)
      Bulkhead with sensors, with depth (no guard): 35.84 cm (14.11 in) length - the length with the ISE sensors is 36.58 cm (14.4 in)
      Bulkhead with guard, without depth: 42.82 cm (16.86 in) length and 4.75 cm (1.87 in) outer diameter
      Bulkhead with guard, with depth: 45.36 cm (17.86 in) length and 4.75 cm (1.87 in) outer diameter

      Smart Sensors / Ports Yes, 4 universal sensor ports on each cable, can accept any ProDSS sensor
      Storage Temperature 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F) with battery installed0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) without battery installed
      User Calibratable Yes
      User Replaceable Yes
      Warranty 3-year instrument; 2-year bulkhead, cable assembly, and sensors; 1-year pH and pH/ORP sensor modules, ODO (opticalDO) sensor caps, and Li-Ion battery pack; 6-months ammonium, nitrate, and chloride sensor modules
      Waterproof floats, IP-67 (even with the battery cover off)

      ProDSS System Specifications (Instrument, Cables & Sensors)

      Parameter
      (units)
      Sensor Type Range Accuracy Resolution Calibration Maximum Depth
      Dissolved Oxygen
      (% saturation)
      Optical Luminescence - Lifetime Method 0 to 500% 0 to 200% (±1% of reading or 1% air saturation, whichever is greater)
      200% to 500% (±8% of reading)
      0.1% or 1% air saturation (user selectable) 1 or 2 points 100 m
      Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L, ppm)
      temp comp range -5 to 50°C
      Optical Luminescence - Lifetime Method 0 to 50 mg/L 0 to 20 mg/L
      (±0.1 mg/L or 1% of reading, whichever is greater)
      20 – 50 mg/L (±8% of reading)
      0.1 or 0.01 mg/L (user selectable) 1 or 2 points (user selectable) 100 m
      Temperature
      (°C, °F, K)
      Thermistor; Combination Sensor with Conductivity -5 to 70°C (23 to 158°F) ±0.2°C 0.1°C or 0.1°F (user selectable) None 100 m
      Turbidity
      (FNU, NTU)
      Nephelometric - Optical, 90° Scatter 0 to 4000 FNU 0 to 999 (0.3 or ±2% of reading, whichever is greater)
      1000 to 4000 (±5% of reading)
      0.1 FNU 1, 2, or 3 points (user selectable) -
      Conductivity*
      (µS, mS)
      Four Nickel Electrode Cell 0-100 mS/cm 0 to 100 mS/cm (±0.5% of reading or 0.001 mS/cm, whichever is greater)
      100 to 200 mS/cm (±1% of reading)
      0.001, 0.01 or 0.1 mS/cm (range dependent) 1 point 100 m
      Specific Conductance
      (µS, mS)
      Calculated from Conductivity and Temperature 0 to 200 mS/cm ±0.5% of reading or 0.001 mS/cm, whichever is greater 0.001, 0.01, 0.1 mS/cm 1 point -
      Resistivity
      (ohm-cm, kohm-cm, Mohm-cm)
      Calculated from Conductivity and Temperature 0 to 2 Mohms ±0.1% Full Scale 0.001, 0.01, 0.1 ohms - -
      Salinity
      (ppt, PSU)
      Calculated from Conductivity and Temperature 0 to 70 ppt ±1.0% of reading or ±0.1 ppt, whichever is greater 0.01 ppt 1 point -
      Water Density
      (Sigma, Sigma T)
      Sigma is Calculated from Salinity, Temperature, and Pressure
      Sigma T is Calculated from Salinity and Temperature
      0.0 to 50.0 sigma, sigma T - 0.1 sigma or sigma T - -
      pH
      (mV, pH units)
      Glass Bulb Combination Electrode; Ag/AgCl Reference Gel 0 to 14 units ±0.2 units 0.01 units 1, 2, or 3 points (user selectable) 100 m
      ORP
      (mV)
      Platinum Button; Ag/AgCl Reference --1999 to +1999 mV ±20 mV 0.1 mV 1 point 100 m
      Ammonium**
      (NH4-N mg/L, NH4-N mV)
      ammonia with pH sensor
      Ion Selective Electrode 0 to 200 mg/L NH4-N ±10% of reading or 2 mg/L, whichever is greater 0.01 mg/L 1, 2, or 3 point
      (user selectable)
      20 m
      Ammonia***
      (NH3-N mg/L)
      Calculated from Ammonium, Temperature, Salinity and pH 0 to 200 mg/L NH4-N - 0.01 mg/L - -
      Nitrate**
      (NO3-N mg/L, NO3-N mV)
      Ion Selective Electrode 0 to 200 mg/L NO3-N ±10% of reading or 2 mg/L, whichever is greater 0.01 mg/L 1, 2, or 3 point
      (user selectable)
      20 m
      Chloride** Ion Selective Electrode 0 to 1000 mg/L Cl ±15% of reading or 5 mg/L, whichever is greater 0.01 mg/L 1, 2, or 3 point
      (user selectable)
      20 m
      Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
      (mg/L, kg/L, g/L)
      Calculated from Conductivity and Temperature 0 to 100 g/L User-Selectable TDS Multiplier (0.30 to 1.00; 0.65 default) 0.001, 0.01, 0.1g/L - -
      Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
      (mg/L)
      Correlated from Turbidity Field Measurements and Lab TSS Measurements from Grab Samples 0 to 30000 mg/L Calculated from Turbidity and User-Entered Correlation Points 0.01, 0.1 mg/L - -
      Chlorophyll
      (RFU or µg/L chl)
      Optical Luminescence 0 to 100 RFU or 0 to 400 µg/L chl Linearity: r2 ≥ 0.999 for Rhodamine WT across full range 0.01 RFU or 0.01 µg/L chl 2 point -
      Phycocyanin
      (RFU or µg/L PC)
      Optical Luminescence 0 to 100 RFU or 0 to 100 µg/L PC Linearity: r2 ≥ 0.999 for Rhodamine WT across full range 0.01 RFU or 0.01 µg/L PC 2 point -
      Phycoerythrin
      (RFU or µg/L PE)
      Optical Luminescence 0 to 100 RFU or 0 to 280 µg/L PE Linearity: r2 ≥ 0.999 for Rhodamine WT across full range 0.01 RFU or 0.01 µg/L PE 2 point -
      Depth
      (m, ft)
      Pressure Transducer 0 to 100 m (0 to 328 ft) ±0.004 m (±0.013 ft) for 1, 4 and 10-m cables
      ±0.04 m (±0.13 ft) for cables 20-m and longer
      0.001 m or 0.01 ft 1 point -
      Barometer
      (mmHg, inHg, mbar, psi, kPa, ATM)
      Piezoresistive 375 to 825 mmHg ±1.5 mmHg from 0 to 50°C 0.1 mmHg 1 point -

      * Derived parameters can include resistivity, salinity, specific conductance, and total dissolved solids
      **ISE sensors for freshwater only; 20-meter maximum depth
      *** Ammonia calculated from ammonium, temp, salinity, and pH

    2. Accessories

      ProDSS KorLink

      Bluetooth Adapter

      ProDSS 4 port Cable Assembly, With Depth

      4 port ProDSS cable with depth sensor

      ProDSS 4 Port Cable Assembly, No Depth

      4 port ProDSS cable without depth sensor

      ProDIGITAL ODO/CT Cable Assembly

      Integral Optical DO and Conductivity Cable Assembly

      ProDSS ODO Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor

      ProDSS Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor

      ProDSS Turbidity Sensor

      ProDSS Turbidity Sensor

      ProDSS Conductivity and Temperature Sensor

      ProDSS Conductivity and Temperature Sensor

      ProDSS pH Sensor with Module

      ProDSS pH Sensor with Module

      ProDSS pH/ORP Sensor with Module

      ProDSS pH/ORP Sensor with Module

      ProDSS Total Algae PC Sensor

      ProDSS Total Algae PC Phycocyanin Freshwater Smart Sensor

      ProDSS Total Algae PE Sensor

      ProDSS Total Algae PE Phycoerythrin Saltwater Smart Sensor

      ProDSS Nitrate Sensor with Module

      ProDSS Nitrate Sensor with Module

      ProDSS Ammonium Sensor with Module

      ProDSS Ammonium Sensor with Module

      ProDSS Chloride Sensor with Module

      ProDSS Chloride Sensor with Module

      Conductivity Calibrator Solution

      Conductivity Calibrator Solution

      pH Buffer

      pH Buffer

      Zobell Solution, ORP Calibrator

      Zobell Solution, ORP Calibrator

      Turbidity Standard

      Turbidity Standard

      Ammonium Standard

      Ammonium Calibration Solution

      Nitrate Standard

      Nitrate Standard

      5580 Confidence Solution (case of 6 pints)

      5580 Confidence Solution (case of 6 pints)

      ProDSS Large, Hard Sided Carrying Case

      ProDSS Large, Hard Sided Carrying Case

      Pro Series Soft Sided Carrying Case

      Carrying Case, Soft Sided

      ProDSS Small, Hard-sided Carrying Case

      ProDSS Small, Hard-sided Carrying Case

      Flow Cell Mounting Spike

      Flow Cell Mounting Spike

      Tripod Clamp

      Tripod Clamp

      Shoulder Strap

      Shoulder Strap

      EXO and ProDSS Replacement Battery Kit

      ProDSS Replacement Battery Kit

      ProDSS USB cable, 6 ft

      USB cable, 6 ft

      ProDSS USB cable, 6 in

      USB cable, 6 in

      Cable Management Kit

      Cable Management Kit

      Weight, Probe/Cable, 4.9 oz

      Weight, Probe/Cable, 4.9 oz

      Replacement ProDSS ODO Sensor Cap

      Replacement ProDSS ODO Sensor Cap

      Replacement ProDSS pH Module

      Replacement ProDSS pH Module

      Replacement ProDSS pH/ORP Module

      Replacement ProDSS pH/ORP Module

      Replacement ProDSS Nitrate Module

      Replacement ProDSS Nitrate Module

      Replacement ProDSS Ammonium Module

      Replacement ProDSS Ammonium Module

      Replacement ProDSS Chloride Module

      Replacement ProDSS Chloride Module

    3. Software
      Kor Software - v1.5.0.223
      Sept 2025

      Kor Software is designed to interface with both EXO and ProDIGITAL (DSS) instruments, including the new ProSwap Logger. Use Kor Software to view live data, import/export recorded data, calibrate sensors, manage handheld settings, set up deployments, and more! This software is included on a USB flash drive that ships with all new instruments, and the latest version can be found here on the website.

      Use with the following instruments:

      • EXO Sondes
      • ProSwap Loggers
      • ProSwap Handhelds
      • ProSolo Handhelds
      • ProDSS Handhelds

      Functions:

      • Calibrate Sensors
      • View and Record Live Data
      • Download and View Recorded Data
      • Set Up Deployments
      • Configure Handheld Settings
      • Adjust Instrument and Sensor Settings

      What's New:

      Kor Software replaces both KorEXO and KorDSS as the primary user interface for managing EXO and ProDIGITAL (ProSwap, ProSolo, and ProDSS) instruments and data.

      Note: Be sure to update instrument firmware before attempting to download data.

      Software Change Notes [PDF]

      Download Kor Software

    4. What's Included
      1. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (pre-installed)
      2. Hand strap
      3. USB cable (for charging and connection to a PC)
      4. Universal AC charger
      5. ProDSS quick start guide
      6. USB flash drive 
      7. Cable connection for USB flash drive 
    5. How to Order

      Step 1: Order Instrument

      SKU Description
      626870-1 Instrument without GPS; includes rechargeable lithium-ion battery (pre-installed), hand strap, USB cable, universal AC adapter, micro USB to USB adapter cable, ProDSS quick start guide, and USB memory stick containing KorDSS software and digital copy of the entire manual
      626870-2 Instrument with GPS; includes rechargeable lithium-ion battery (pre-installed), hand strap, USB cable, universal AC adapter, micro USB to USB adapter cable, ProDSS quick start guide, and USB memory stick containing KorDSS software and digital copy of the entire manual

      Step 2: Order Cable(s)

      Cables do not include temperature sensor; all cables include 4 sensor ports and a maintenance kit (3 port plugs, tube of Krytox lubricant, brush for conductivity probe, syringe for depth sensor cleaning, and sensor installation/removal tool). All cables 10 meters and longer include a 1 lb weight. Cable lengths of 10 m, 20 m and 30 m include a cable management kit.

      SKU Description
      626909-1, -4, -10, -20, -30, -40, -50, -60, -70, -80, -90 or -100 m No depth sensor; Indicate cable length when ordering (Example: 626909-10 to indicate the 10-meter length)
      626910-1, -4, or -10 m Depth sensor integrated; Indicate cable length when ordering (Example: 626910-4 to indicate the 4-meter length)
      626911-20, -30, -40, -50, -60, -70, -80, -90 or -100 m Depth sensor integrated; Indicate cable length when ordering (Example: 626911-50 to indicate the 50-meter length)
      627150-1, -4, -10, -20, -30, -40, -50, -60, -70, -80, -90 or -100 m ProDSS ODO/CT cable with integral optical DO, conductivity and temperature sensors
      626400 ProOBOD BOD probe/cable assembly, lab probe; U.S./Japanese version with power supply
      626401 ProOBOD BOD probe/cable assembly, lab probe; International version with power supply

      Step 3: Order Digital, Smart Sensors

      A conductivity/temperature sensor must be installed in a ProDSS cable for accurate measurement of all parameters.

      SKU Description
      626900 Optical Dissolved Oxygen (ODO)
      626901 Turbidity
      626902 Combination Conductivity and Temperature sensor
      626903 pH with attached replaceable module
      626904 pH/ORP with attached replaceable module
      626905 Nitrate with attached replaceable module
      626906 Ammonium with attached replaceable module
      626907 Chloride with attached replaceable module
      626210 Total Algae PC Phycocyanin Freshwater
      626211 Total Algae PE Phycoerythrin Saltwater

      Step 4: Order Standards and Solutions

      SKU Description
      065270 Conductivity calibrator, 1000 µmhos/cm (quart, glass); ideal for fresh water
      065272 Conductivity calibrator, 10000 µmhos/cm (quart, glass); ideal for brackish water
      065274 Conductivity calibrator, 100000 µmhos/cm (quart, glass); ideal for supersaturated sea water
      060907 Conductivity calibrator, 1000 µmhos/cm (8 each, pint, plastic); ideal for fresh water
      060906 Conductivity calibrator, 1413 µmhos/cm, ±1%, 0.01 M KCl (8 each, pint, plastic)
      060911 Conductivity calibrator, 10000 µmhos/cm (8 each, pint, plastic); ideal for brackish water
      060660 Conductivity calibrator, 50000 µmhos/cm (8 each, pint, plastic); ideal for sea water
      603824 pH buffers, 2 pints each of 4, 7, and 10 buffers (plastic)
      003821 pH buffer, 6 pints of 4 buffer (plastic); ideal for storage solution for pH sensor
      003822 pH buffer, 6 pints of 7 buffer (plastic)
      003823 pH buffer, 6 pints of 10 buffer (plastic)
      061320 ORP (mV) calibrator, Zobell solution, powder - needs hydrated (125 mL bottle)
      608000 Turbidity standard, 0 FNU (1 gallon, 3.78 l)
      607200 Turbidity standard, 12.4 FNU (1 gallon, 3.78 l)
      607300 Turbidity standard, 124 FNU (1 gallon, 3.78 l)
      607400 Turbidity standard, 1010 FNU (1 gallon, 3.78 l)
      003841 Ammonium standard, 1 mg/L (500 mL)
      003842 Ammonium standard, 10 mg/L (500 mL)
      003843 Ammonium standard, 100 mg/L (500 mL)
      003885 Nitrate standard, 1 mg/L (500 mL)
      003886 Nitrate standard, 10 mg/L (500 mL)
      003887 Nitrate standard, 100 mg/L (500 mL)
      005580 Confidence Solution to verify pH, ORP and conductivity data (not for calibration)
      400396 TruLine Chloride Low Standard
      400397 TruLine Chloride High Standard

      Step 5: Order Accessories

      SKU Description
      626946 Large, hard sided carrying case
      603075 Large, soft-sided carrying case
      626945 Small, hard-sided carrying case (1- and 4-meter cables)
      599080 Flow cell
      603056 Flow cell mounting spike
      063507 Tripod (screws into back of meter)
      063517 Ultra clamp (screws into back of meter)
      603070 Shoulder strap
      626942 USB car charger
      626940 AC charger (USA). Includes power supply and USB cable. (included with ProDSS meter)
      626941 AC charge (international). Includes power supply, USB cable and outllet adapters. (included with ProDSS meter)
      626846 Replacement Lithium-ion battery pack
      626969 ProDSS USB flash drive (included with ProDSS meter)
      626991 Cable for charging and PC connection (included as part of 626940 and 626941 and included with ProDSS meter)
      626992 Cable for connection to USB drive (included with ProDSS meter)
      626990 Cable maintenance kit; 3 port plugs, 1 Krytox tube, 1 brush, 1 syringe, 1 sensor install/removal tool, 6 o-rings (included with all cables)
      626919 Probe guard kit
      599786 Calibration/storage cup
      603062 Cable management kit (included with any cable 10, 20, or 30-meters long)
      626918 1 lb weight (included with any cable 10-meters and longer)
      605978 4.9 oz weight
      626890 Replacement optical DO sensor cap
      626790 Replacement pH electrode module
      626791 Replacement pH/ORP electrode module
      626965 Replacement nitrate electrode module
      626966 Replacement ammonium electrode module
      626967 Replacement chloride electrode module

    6. Video

      ProDSS handheld multiparameter water quality system

      YSI ProDSS or EXO multiparameter water quality instruments

      Selecting your YSI Pro Series water quality system

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