Overview
The first Water Detective established the portable multispectral screening concept with app-based result display. It is discontinued and preserved as the starting point of the four-generation product line.
Discontinued
Portable Water AnalyzersDiscontinued
Water Detective 1
Portable Five-parameter Water Quality Analyzer
First-generation portable multispectral analyzer for rapid screening of household water and surface-water samples.
Retained to document product-generation history and installed-base experience.
Overview
Why this product
First-generation portable multispectral analyzer for rapid screening of household water and surface-water samples.
The first Water Detective established the portable multispectral screening concept with app-based result display. It is discontinued and preserved as the starting point of the four-generation product line.
- ✓TOC, COD, TDS, color and turbidity indicators
- ✓Portable multispectral measurement
- ✓Bluetooth connection with app result display
- ✓Designed for broad-range rapid screening
- ✓Compact workflow outside a laboratory
Verified technical detail
Information to provide for selection · Calibration, validation and maintenance
First-generation portable multispectral analyzer for rapid screening of household water and surface-water samples.
Interface / Supply
— · Portable battery operation
Measurement Range / Accuracy
Application and calibration dependent · —
Installation and commissioning
Use Water Detective 4 for any new deployment.
Verified technical detail
Engineering and integration
The official Chinese document is currently shared by every language version.
Engineering and integration
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Historical five-indicator workflow: TOC, COD, TDS, color and turbidity.
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Bluetooth connection with app-based result display.
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Portable broad-range screening outside a laboratory.
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Historical model only; not offered for new orders.
Installation and commissioning
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Use Water Detective 4 for any new deployment.
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Treat this page as lifecycle and installed-base reference information.
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Legacy support should be confirmed before repair or replacement planning.
Applications
Typical applications
Use the product as part of a complete measurement workflow, not as an isolated component. Confirm the water matrix, target range and decision that the data must support.
Surface Water Monitoring
Compact, reagent-free sensing for rivers, lakes, reservoirs and distributed environmental networks.
Aquaculture
Track changes in water conditions continuously to support healthier stock and more responsive operations.
Drinking Water & Purification
Integrated TDS and conductivity components for dispensers, purifiers, filter-life estimation and quality indication.
Technology
From selection to reliable data
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Define the measurement objective and expected range.
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Match the sensor, probe or analyzer to the real sample matrix.
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Complete mechanical, electrical and communication integration.
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Validate results with reference samples before routine operation.
Engineered for dependable integration
Integration and installation checklist
- ✓Target parameters and expected concentration range
- ✓Water matrix, fouling risk and installation method
- ✓Communication interface and sampling frequency
- ✓Calibration, validation and maintenance strategy
- ✓Information to provide for selection: Water Detective 1 · Portable Water Analyzers
Calibration, validation and maintenance
Validate the complete system with representative samples. Record the reference method, temperature and installation conditions. Recheck after cleaning, replacement or process changes, and define a maintenance interval from actual fouling rather than a fixed assumption.
View current Water Detective 4 →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this product ready to use in every water matrix?
The product platform is defined, but range, calibration and installation must still be confirmed against the actual water matrix and project objective.
What should be checked before integration?
Confirm power, interface, cable length, enclosure, sampling frequency, probe position and the host system data format.
How should measurement quality be verified?
Compare representative samples with an agreed reference method and document the acceptance criteria before commissioning.
Can datasheets, protocol information and engineering support be supplied?
Yes. Ask for the current ordering specification and describe your application so the correct materials can be supplied.
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