
MDS-EC90B 4-Electrode Conductivity & Salinity Digital Sensor
The MDS-EC90B Four-Electrode Conductivity-Salinity Digital Sensor utilizes an advanced 4-electrode measurement principle, separating the excitation electrodes from the sampling electrodes. This cutting-edge design eliminates the electrode polarization effects common in traditional two-electrode sensors, ensuring highly accurate, stable, and repeatable water quality data.
Equipped with a standard RS485 interface and MODBUS-RTU protocol, this digital conductivity sensor seamlessly integrates into smart water industrial control systems and IoT-based water quality monitoring networks. It is the ideal, reliable tool for aquaculture, wastewater treatment, industrial process control, and scientific research.
Technical Highlights & Features
● Anti-Polarization 4-Electrode Design:
By separating the excitation and sampling channels, it delivers precise measurements even in high-concentration or heavily polluted environments where traditional sensors fail.
● Smart Wide-Range Auto-Adaptation:
Continuously monitors solution concentrations across different water qualities (from freshwater to seawater) with auto-ranging capabilities—no manual range switching required.
● Isolated Power & Strong Anti-Interference:
Built-in isolated power supply design significantly minimizes on-site electrical interference, ensuring stable, long-term remote data transmission.
● Anti-Fouling Planar Structure:
Constructed with premium corrosion-resistant materials, the flat-surface electrode design prevents contaminant adhesion and biofouling, dramatically reducing maintenance frequency and simplifying manual cleaning.
● Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC):
Integrated temperature sensor automatically corrects readings based on real-time water temperature fluctuations, guaranteeing accuracy under varying thermal conditions.
● Seamless Industrial IoT Integration:
Featuring a digital electrode architecture, standard RS485 connection, and MODBUS-RTU protocol, it supports remote parameter configuration, quick calibration, and plug-and-play system deployment.
Key Applications & Industries
The versatile and rugged design of the MDS-EC90B sensor makes it highly sought after for:
● Aquaculture & Marine Farming: Continuous salinity and conductivity monitoring for both freshwater and marine fish/shrimp ponds.
● Environmental Water Testing: Surface water assessment, river monitoring, and wastewater treatment plant effluent control.
● Industrial Process Control: Chemical dosing verification, cooling tower water management, and equipment integration.
● Smart Water IoT Solutions: Easily couples with wireless RTUs and cloud platforms for remote, unmanned environmental monitoring.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Parameters | Water Temperature / Salinity / Conductivity / TDS |
Measuring Principle | 4-electrode Conductivity Sensor |
Electrode Material | Hastelloy, Graphite |
Measuring Range | Conductivity: 0.1~500 mS/cmSalinity: 0~500 ppt |
Resolution | Conductivity: 1 μS/cm, 0.01 mS/cm; Salinity: 0.01 ppt |
Temperature Range & Resolution | -20~60°C / 0.1°C |
Cell Constant | 0.22±0.05 |
Measuring Accuracy | Conductivity: 1.5%FS; Temperature: ±0.5°C |
Data Compensation | Default compensation temperature 25.0°C, 2%/°C (adjustable) |
Communication Interface & Protocol | RS485 Interface, MODBUS-RTU Protocol |
Calibration & Parameter Setting Method | Remote parameter setting via RS485 |
Housing Material | PC+PVC (POM) |
Power Supply | 6-30 VDC |
Power Consumption | 0.3 W |
MDS-EC90B 4-Electrode EC Salinity Digital Sensor.pdf

