Lab Instruments: Portable Parallel Analysers

Portable Parallel Analysers

Portable Parallel Analysers
Water Quality Testing. Dramatically Streamlined.

Portable Parallel Analysers (PPA) from Hach allow you to perform colorimetric and probe-based measurements simultaneously, saving time, reducing variability and with less hassle than the traditional process. By using Chemkey reagents which contain the proven Hach chemistry you know, you can be confident in your measurement every time.

Portable Parallel Analyzers (PPA)

Efficient and Accurate Colorimetric Testing and Analysis

The ultimate suite of field-ready handheld instruments from Hach® combines Chemkey-based colorimetric testing and probe-based analyses into a single, portable instrument. These innovative multiparameter water quality meters allow for tests to be conducted in parallel—saving time, reducing variability, and with less hassle than traditional analyses.

Our PPA solutions provide a variety of benefits including:

  • Highly accurate and repeatable testing regardless of technical expertise
  • Faster testing without sample preparation
  • Safer, without having to handle powder or liquid reagents


Featured Products

SL250 Single-Port Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA)

The new SL250 single-port PPA is the ideal solution for portable applications where users are looking to mitigate sample preparation and attain accurate, repeatable results. The SL250 can analyze one colorimetric Chemkey measurement and two IntelliCAL probe-based parameters at a time.

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SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA)

The SL1000 is our most comprehensive PPA, allowing users to simultaneously analyze up to four different colorimetric chemistries and two IntelliCAL probe-based measurements. This PPA is recommended for portable applications including chloramination.

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PPAs Utilize Chemkey Technology

The SL250/1000 utilizes Hach's patented Chemkey reagents. Chemkey has revolutionized the way colorimetric testing is offered—a simple, accurate, and safe alternative to traditional powder or liquid reagents.

Chemkey reagents mitigate errors that can occur when using traditional powder or liquid chemistries


Traditional Powder/Liquid Reagents

  • X Scratched sample cells
  • X Improper reaction time
  • X Inconsistent mixing technique/time
  • X Sample degradation
  • X Improper sample volume
  • X Improper reagent amount
  • X Incorrect program selected
  • X Improper sample temperature
  • X Transcription errors

Hach Chemkey Reagents

  • Single-use chemkeys
  • Reaction times automated by instrument
  • Mixing is automated by internal pumps
  • Portable handheld instrument testing samples on site
  • Sample volume automated by internal pumps
  • Chemkey reagent amount is standardized
  • Program selection is automated using Chemkey barcodes
  • Temperature is controlled by the Chemkey tray
  • Results are logged and data can be transferred via USB
Chemkey Tests
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Service for SL1000/SL250
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SL1000 Portable Parallel Analysers
SL1000 Portable Parallel Analysers
SL250 Portable Parallel Analyser (PPA)
SL250 Portable Parallel Analyser (PPA)