
   SPECIFICATIONS 
   DOCUMENT #W58-02
EcoSense EC300A Conductivity/Temperature
Accurate, economical, handheld measurements 
The 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, 
IP67 waterproof case, and low cost of ownership over the life of 
the product. The EC300A simultaneously measures conductivity, 
specific conductance, salinity, TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and 
temperature with the following features:  
Parameters:
Conductivity 
Specific Conductance 
Salinity 
Temperature 
TDS (total dissolved solids)
The EcoSense EC300A is also available as a kit 
with a 1-, 4- or 10-meter cable. 
• IP67 Waterproof housing
• 1-year instrument warranty
• Rugged, weighted probe assembly
• Automatic temperature compensation
• 4- and 10-meter eld cables available
• Low battery indicator with 500 hour battery life
• Super-stable, four-electrode conductivity cell designed for the  
 eld 
• Auto shutoff function after 30 minutes of inactivity
• 50 data set memory
The EC300A is designed for quick, accurate results in an 
economical platform. The ability to measure conductivity, salinity, 
TDS and temperature in a simple, compact handheld allows 
the instrument to be used across multiple application sampling 
strategies. With a one-year instrument and electrode warranty, 
waterproof case and ease-of-use, the EC300A will fit your needs.
YSI.com/EC300A

EC300A System Specifications (Instrument, Probe, and Cable) 
Temperature   Range  -10 to +90°C (14 to 194°F)
    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  Calculated; 0.0 to 70.0 ppt
     Resolution  0.1 ppt 
     Accuracy  ±0.2% FS
Total Dissolved Solids    TDS in g/L calculated; enter constant values from 0.30 to 1.00, default value 0.65
EC300A Additional Specifications
Operating range
   Temperature     0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
     Relative Humidity     up to 95% 
Water rating    IP67 waterproof
Size       78 mm wide (widest point) x 184 mm long x 37 mm deep (3.1 in. x 7.25 in. x 1.45 in.)
Weight with battery      272 grams (0.6 lb.)
ATC Probe      Thermistor, 10kΩ / 25° C
Battery      One 9 volt included with purchase; 500 hour battery life
Reference temperature      15.0 to 25.0°C (59 to 77°F)
Temperature coefficient      0.0% to 4.0%
Default cell constant       5.00 
Cell constant range      4.50 to 5.50 
Calibration back-up      Ye s
Audio feedback      Yes, all keys
Autolock feature      Yes
Memory      50 data set reviewable memory
Auto shutoff      Automatically powers off after 30 minutes of inactivity
EC300A Ordering Information (order items separately or as a kit) 
EC300A    EC300A Conductivity, salinity, TDS and temperature instrument only 
EC300ACC-01    EC300A instrument, 1-meter cable and built-in electrode, hard-sided carrying case kit 
EC300ACC-04    EC300A instrument, 4-meter cable and built-in electrode, hard-sided carrying case kit 
EC300ACC-10    EC300A instrument, 10-meter cable and built-in electrode, hard-sided carrying case kit 
300-1      1-meter built-in conductivity and temp field cable and probe only 
300-4      4-meter built-in conductivity and temp field cable and probe only 
300-10      10-meter built-in conductivity and temp field cable and probe only 
606043     Hard-sided, plastic carrying case with form fitted foam insert; 31.75 x 22.86 x 9.4 cm (12.5 x 9 x 3.7 in)
3161 or 3167    1,000 us/cm calibrator; quart or 1,000 us/cm calibrator; 8 each pints 
3163 or 3168    10,000 us/cm calibrator; quart or 10,000 us/cm calibrator; 8 each pints 
3165      100,000 us/cm calibrator; quart 
3169      50,000 us/cm calibrator; 8 each pints
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    Printed in the USA. W58-02 July, 2012