LAQUA U-51
Overview
The HORIBA LAQUA U-51 is a professional field-ready multi-parameter water quality checker designed for environmental monitoring, groundwater investigations, wastewater treatment, aquaculture, and industrial water analysis. As part of the U-50 Series, the U-51 integrates multiple sensors into a single probe, enabling simultaneous measurement and display of up to 10 key water quality parameters in one test. Its rugged waterproof construction, automatic calibration, and large data storage capacity make it ideal for demanding field applications.
Key Features
- Simultaneous measurement of up to 10 water quality parameters
- Integrated multi-sensor probe design
- One-touch automatic calibration
- Real-time monitoring with Auto-Hold function
- USB connectivity for easy data transfer
- Large backlit LCD display
- Diagnostic functions for sensor status monitoring
- User-replaceable sensors
- Data storage for up to 10,000 records
- Waterproof construction for field use
- Measurement depth up to 30 m depending on configuration
Measured Parameters
- pH
- ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential)
- Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
- Conductivity
- Salinity
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
- Seawater Specific Gravity
- Temperature
The U-51 model focuses on core water quality parameters and does not include turbidity or GPS functions found in higher U-50 Series models.
Description
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| pH Range | 0.00 – 14.00 pH |
| pH Resolution | 0.01 pH |
| pH Accuracy | ±0.1 pH |
| ORP Range | -2000 to +2000 mV |
| ORP Resolution | 1 mV |
| ORP Accuracy | ±15 mV |
| Dissolved Oxygen Range | 0.00 – 50.0 mg/L |
| DO Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| DO Accuracy | ±0.2 mg/L (0–20 mg/L), ±0.5 mg/L (20–50 mg/L) |
| Conductivity Range | 0 – 10 S/m (0 – 100 mS/cm) |
| Salinity Range | 0 – 70 ppt |
| TDS Range | 0 – 100 g/L |
| Temperature Range | -5°C to 55°C |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.01°C |
| Data Memory | 10,000 records |
| Display | 320 × 240 Graphic LCD with Backlight |
| Communication | USB |
| Power Supply | 4 × C-size Batteries |
| Battery Life | Approx. 70 hours |
| Probe Diameter | Approx. 96 mm |
| Probe Length | Approx. 340 mm |
| Probe Weight | Approx. 1.8 kg |
| Maximum Measurement Depth | Up to 30 m |
| Waterproof Rating | JIS Protection Class 8 (Probe), IP67 Control Unit |
Applications
- River and lake monitoring
- Groundwater investigations
- Wastewater treatment monitoring
- Aquaculture and fisheries
- Environmental impact assessments
- Drinking water source monitoring
- Industrial process water testing
- Research and academic institutions
Benefits
The U-51 combines multiple water quality measurements into a single portable instrument, reducing the need for separate meters and simplifying field operations. The integrated probe design, automatic calibration, and rugged construction help improve efficiency while delivering reliable results in challenging environments.






