
Y S I Environmental
EC300 Conductivity/Temperature
Accurate, economical, handheld measurements 
YSI’s EcoSense® line of compact, handheld instruments provides the 
most accurate data in the most affordable format. The instruments 
feature an easy-to-use interface, one-hand operation, water resistant case, 
and low cost of ownership over the life of the product. The YSI EC300 
simultaneously measures conductivity (along with specific conductance, 
salinity, and TDS) and temperature with the following features: 
• Watertight housing
• Rugged, weighted probe assembly
• Automatic temperature compensation
• 4- and 10-meter cables available
• Conductivity, salinity, TDS, specific conductance, temperature
EcoSense®
The new YSI EC300 is 
available with a 4- or 
10- meter cable. 
Pure
Data
Healthy
Planet.
Compact design and 
affordable price for 
accurate field work
•  Super-stable, four-electrode conductivity cell
The YSI EC300 is designed for quick, accurate results in an economical platform. The ability to measure conductivity, salinity, or TDS and 
temperature in a simple, compact instrument allows the instrument to 
be used across multiple application sampling strategies. With a one-year 
instrument and electrode warranty, along with other features, the YSI 
EC300 will fit your needs. 
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Y S I Environmental
To order, or for more 
information, contact        
YSI Environmental.
+1 937 767 7241 
800 897 4151 (US)
www.ysiecosense.com
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environmental@ysi.com
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Fax +1 225 753 8669 
environmental@ysi.com
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europe@ysi.com
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+81 44 222 0009 
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EC300 System Specifications (Instrument, Probe, and Cable)
Temperature  Range  -10 to +90°C       
  Resolution  0.1°C 
  Accuracy  ±0.2°C or ±0.4%, whichever is greater
Conductivity  Range  0.0 µS to 200 mS, with auto ranging       
  Range  Resolution             Accuracy (meter & probe)
  0 to 499.9 µS/cm     0.1 µS/cm              ± (1% of reading + 2 µS/cm) 
  0 to 4999 µS/cm      1 µS/cm               ± (1% of reading + 5 µS/cm) 
  0 to 49.99 mS/cm     0.01 mS/cm            ± (1% of reading + 0.05 mS/cm)  
  0 to 200.0 mS/cm     0.1 mS/cm             ± (2.5% of reading + 0.5 mS/cm)
Salinity  Range  0.0 to 70.0 ppt  
  Resolution  0.1 ppt 
  Accuracy  ±0.2% FS
General  Reference Temp        15.0 to 25.0 °C  
  Temp Coefficient       0.0% to 4.0%       
  Default Cell Constant  5.00       
  Cell Constant Range   4.50 to 5.50 
  Temperature Sensor    ermistor, 10K at 25 °C 
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)  TDS in g/L calculated; enter constant values from 0.30 to 1.00, defualt value 0.65
Additional Technical Specifications
Operating range:
 Temperature:      0° to 50° C
 Relative Humidity:      up to 95% 
Water resistance:      IP-65 water resistant, splash resistant
Size:      70 mm width x 186 mm length (2.8 in. x 7.3 in.)
Weight with battery:      430 grams (1 lb.)
Battery:      One 9 volt included with purchase
Calibration back-up:      Yes
Audio feedback:      Yes, all keys
Battery life:      150 hours
EC300 Ordering Information
Accessories (order cable separately)
EC300   E300 instrument
300-4   4-meter probe and cable assembly
300-10   10-meter probe and cable assembly
EC300CC-04   Kit (EC300 instrument, 4-meter probe and cable, 380 hard-sided carrying case)
EC300CC-10   Kit (EC300 instrument, 4-meter probe and cable, 380 hard-sided carrying case)
380   Hard-sided molded carrying case
480   So, black carrying case with shoulder strap
For more information about this product, please call YSI at 800-897-4151. You may also send e-mail 
inquiries to ecosense@ysi.com or visit www.ysiecosense.com.