LAQUA U-52
HORIBA LAQUA U-52 Multi-Parameter Water Quality Checker
The HORIBA LAQUA U-52 is a portable multi-parameter water quality monitoring instrument designed for field measurement of rivers, lakes, groundwater, wastewater, aquaculture systems, and industrial water processes. As part of the U-50 Series, the U-52 simultaneously measures up to 10 water quality parameters using a single integrated sensor probe, providing accurate and reliable water quality analysis in demanding field environments.
Key Features
- Simultaneous measurement of up to 10 parameters
- Integrated multi-sensor probe design
- Built-in turbidity measurement (LED forward-scatter method)
- One-touch automatic calibration
- Real-time monitoring and Auto-Hold functionality
- Large backlit LCD display
- USB connectivity for data transfer
- Memory capacity for up to 10,000 records
- Waterproof and impact-resistant construction
- User-replaceable sensors
- Optional cable lengths of 2 m, 10 m, and 30 m
- Suitable for long-term environmental monitoring programs
Measured Parameters
- pH
- pH (mV)
- ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential)
- Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
- Conductivity
- Salinity
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
- Seawater Specific Gravity
- Temperature
- Turbidity (LED Forward 30° Transmission/Scattering Method)
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 |
| Dissolved Oxygen Range | 0.00 – 50.0 mg/L |
| DO Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Conductivity Range | 0 – 10 S/m (0 – 100 mS/cm) |
| Salinity Range | 0 – 70 ppt |
| TDS Range | 0 – 100 g/L |
| Turbidity Range | 0 – 800 NTU |
| Turbidity Resolution | 0.1 NTU |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to 55°C |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.01°C |
| Data Storage | 10,000 records |
| Communication | USB |
| Power Supply | 4 × C-size batteries |
| Battery Life | Approx. 70 hours |
| Maximum Measurement Depth | Up to 30 m |
| Probe Diameter | Approx. 96 mm |
| Probe Length | Approx. 340 mm |
| Probe Weight | Approx. 1.8 kg |
| Probe Protection | IP68 |
| Control Unit Protection | IP67 |
Applications
- Surface water monitoring
- Groundwater investigations
- Wastewater treatment monitoring
- Aquaculture and fisheries
- Environmental impact assessments
- Reservoir and lake studies
- Industrial water quality management
- Research and academic institutions






