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Lovibond® MD 600 Maxidirect Complete Photometer

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SKU: 214020
Brand: Lovibond
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Multiparameter Colorimeter for Comprehensive Water Quality Testing – Rugged, Portable, Pre-Programmed

The Lovibond® MD 600 Maxidirect is a rugged, field-ready multiparameter photometer pre-programmed with 118+ colorimetric methods, designed to deliver accurate, reproducible results for a wide range of water quality applications. Engineered for portability and usability in harsh environments, the MD600 is equipped with six-wavelength LED optics, a multilingual interface, and the ability to store, retrieve, and export data via an infrared interface.

Packaged in a durable carrying case, the MD 600 is the complete solution for on-site testing in municipal, industrial, food and beverage, wastewater, and environmental settings. Its user-customizable menu, method-specific reagent info, and software update functionality ensure your device remains future-ready and tailored to your specific testing needs.

Key Features

  • 🔹 118+ Pre-programmed Tests: Covers major water quality parameters across diverse industries
  • 🔹 User-Favorite Test Menu: Customize the display to show only the parameters you routinely use
  • 🔹 Scroll-Based Navigation: No method number memorization needed
  • 🔹 One-Time Zero Function: Increases workflow speed by eliminating repeated zeroing
  • 🔹 Custom Method Support: Create and store up to 35 user-defined calibration curves
  • 🔹 Durable & Waterproof (IP68): Suitable for field and benchtop use in rugged environments
  • 🔹 Reagent Flexibility: Supports tablet, powder pack, and liquid reagents
  • 🔹 Accurate Optical System: 6-wavelength LED with interference filters
  • 🔹 Infrared Data Transfer: Export test results via IRiM interface as Excel or .txt files
  • 🔹 Software Upgradable: Free firmware updates ensure compatibility with new methods

Applications

  • ✔️ Drinking Water Quality Monitoring
  • ✔️ Wastewater Treatment
  • ✔️ Boiler & Cooling Water Analysis
  • ✔️ Disinfection Control (e.g., Chlorine, Ozone)
  • ✔️ Food & Beverage Water Compliance
  • ✔️ Pool & Spa Management
  • ✔️ Galvanization and Industrial Processing

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
OpticsLED, interference filters (6 wavelengths)
Wavelengths430, 530, 560, 580, 610, 660 nm (±1 nm accuracy)
Photometric Accuracy±2% FS (20–25 °C)
Compatible Vials10 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 24 mm round cuvettes
DisplayGraphic display with scroll menu
InterfaceInfrared (IRiM compatible)
MemoryApprox. 1000 data sets with location, time, date
KeypadAcid/solvent resistant, touch-sensitive with beeper
Power Supply4 × AA batteries (Mignon LR6)
Battery LifeApprox. 26 hours continuous use
Operating Conditions5 – 40 °C, 30 – 90% RH (non-condensing)
Auto-OffYes
Protection ClassIP 68
ComplianceCE
Languages SupportedEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Indonesian

The Lovibond® MD 600 Maxidirect provides a portable, robust, and highly flexible water testing solution for professionals who need fast, accurate data across a wide parameter range. Whether you're monitoring municipal water, industrial effluent, or disinfection levels, the MD 600 adapts to your workflow, minimizes human error, and keeps your process in compliance with evolving standards.

 Range

TestparameterMeasuring RangeMethod No.Chemical Method
Alkalinity-m HR T5 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M31Acid / Indicator
Alkalinity-m T5 - 200 mg/L CaCO3M30Acid / Indicator
Alkalinity-p T5 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M35Acid / Indicator
Aluminium PP0.01 - 0.25 mg/L AlM50Eriochrom Cyanine R
Aluminium T0.01 - 0.3 mg/L AlM40Eriochrom Cyanine R
Ammonia HR TT1.0 - 50 mg/L NM66Salicylate
Ammonia LR TT0.02 - 2.5 mg/L NM65Salicylate
Ammonia PP0.01 - 0.8 mg/L NM62Salicylate
Ammonia T0.02 - 1 mg/L NM60Indophenole Blue
Bromine PP0.05 - 4.5 mg/L Br2M81DPD
Bromine T0.05 - 13 mg/L Br2M80DPD

Chloramine (M) PP

0.02 - 4.5 mg/L NH2Cl as Cl2M63Indophenole method

Chloride L (B)

0.5 - 20 mg/L Cl-M92Mercury Thiocyanate / Iron Nitrate
Chloride T0.5 - 25 mg/L Cl-M90Silver Nitrate / Turbidity

Chlorine (free) and Monochloramine

0.02 - 4.50 mg/L Cl2M64Indophenole method
Chlorine dioxide PP0.04 - 3.8 mg/L ClO2M122DPD
Chlorine dioxide T0.02 - 11 mg/L ClO2M120DPD / Glycine

Chlorine HR 2 PP

0.1 - 10 mg/L Cl2M112DPD

Chlorine HR (KI) T

5 - 200 mg/L Cl2M105KI / Acid
Chlorine HR PP0.1 - 8 mg/L Cl2M111DPD
Chlorine HR T0.1 - 10 mg/L Cl2M103DPD
Chlorine L0.02 - 4.0 mg/L Cl2M101DPD
Chlorine MR PP0.02 - 3.5 mg/L Cl2M113DPD
Chlorine PP0.02 - 2 mg/L Cl2M110DPD
Chlorine T0.01 - 6.0 mg/L Cl2M100DPD
Chromium PP0.02 - 2 mg/L CrM125Diphenylcarbazide
COD HR TT200 - 15000 mg/L CODM132Dichromate / H2SO4
COD LMR TT15 - 300 mg/L CODM133Dichromate / H2SO4
COD LR TT3 - 150 mg/L CODM130Dichromate / H2SO4
COD MR TT20 - 1500 mg/L CODM131Dichromate / H2SO4
Copper L0.05 - 4 mg/L CuM151Bicinchoninate
Copper PP0.05 - 5 mg/L CuM153Bicinchoninate
Copper T0.05 - 5 mg/L CuM150Biquinoline

Copper VLR PP

2 - 210 µg/L CuM152Porphyrine Indicator
CyA HR T10 - 200 mg/L CyAM161Melamine
Cyanide L0.01 - 0.5 mg/L CN-M157Pyridine-barbituric Acid
CyA T10 - 160 mg/L CyAM160Melamine
DEHA PP0.02 - 0.5 mg/L DEHAM167PPST
DEHA T (L)0.02 - 0.5 mg/L DEHAM165PPST

Fluoride 2 L

0.1 - 2 mg/L F-M172SPADNS
Fluoride L0.05 - 2 mg/L F-M170SPADNS
H2O2 HR L40 - 500 mg/L H2O2M214Titanium Tetrachloride / Acid
H2O2 LR L1 - 50 mg/L H2O2M213Titanium Tetrachloride / Acid
H2O2 T0.03 - 3 mg/L H2O2M210DPD / Catalyst

Hardness Ca and Mg L

0.05 - 4 mg/L CaCO3M199Calmagite

Hardness Ca and Mg MR TT

10 - 360 mg/L CaCO3M198Calmagite
Hardness Calcium (B) T20 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M191Murexide
Hardness Calcium (B) T50 - 900 mg/L CaCO3M190Murexide
Hardness total HR T20 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M201Metallphthaleine
Hardness total T2 - 50 mg/L CaCO3M200Metallphthaleine
Hazen 2410 - 500 mg/L PtM204(APHA) Platinum Cobalt Standard Method
Hydrazine L0.01 - 0.6 mg/L N2H4M206Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
Hydrazine P0.05 - 0.5 mg/L N2H4M205Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
Hypochlorite T0.2 - 16 % NaOClM212Potassium Iodide
Iron (TPTZ) PP0.02 - 1.8 mg/L FeM223TPTZ
Iron HR L0.1 - 10 mg/L FeM227Thioglycolate
Iron in Mo PP (224)0.01 - 1.8 mg/L FeM224TPTZ
Iron LR L (A)0.03 - 2 mg/L FeM225Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
Iron LR L (B)0.03 - 2 mg/L FeM226Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
Iron PP0.02 - 3 mg/L FeM2221,10-Phenanthroline
Iron T0.02 - 1 mg/L FeM220Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
KS4.3 T0.1 - 4 mmol/L KS4.3M20Acid / Indicator
lodine T0.05 - 3.6 mg/L IM215DPD
Manganese HR PP0.1 - 18 mg/L MnM243Periodate Oxidation
Manganese L0.05 - 5 mg/L MnM245Formaldoxime
Manganese LR PP0.01 - 0.7 mg/L MnM242PAN
Manganese T0.2 - 4 mg/L MnM240Formaldoxime
Molybdate HR L1 - 100 mg/L MoO4M254Thioglycolate
Molybdate HR PP0.3 - 40 mg/L MoM252Mercaptoacetic Acid
Molybdate LR PP0.03 - 3 mg/L MoM251Ternary Complex
Molybdate T1 - 50 mg/L MoO4M250Thioglycolate
Nickel L0.2 - 7 mg/L NiM256Dimethylglyoxime

Nitrate MR PP

1 - 30 mg/L NO3-NM261Zinc Reduction
Nitrate T0.08 - 1 mg/L NM260Zinc Reduction / NED
Nitrate TT1 - 30 mg/L NM265Chromotropic Acid

Nitrite HR PP

2 - 250 mg/L NO2 -M273Ferrous Sulfate Method
Nitrite HR TT0.3 - 3 mg/L NM276Sulfanilic / Naphthylamine
Nitrite LR TT0.03 - 0.6 mg/L NM275Sulfanilic / Naphthylamine
Nitrite PP0.01 - 0.3 mg/L NM272Diazotation
Nitrite T0.01 - 0.5 mg/L NM270N-(1-Naphthyl)-ethylendiamine

Nitrite VHR L

25 - 2500 mg/L NO2 -M271Ferrous Sulfate Method
Oxygen active T0.1 - 10 mg/L O2M290DPD
Oxygen dissolved C10 - 800 µg/L O2M292Rhodazine D TM
Ozone PP0.015 - 1.2 mg/L O3M301DPD / Glycine
Ozone T0.02 - 2 mg/L O3M300DPD / Glycine
Phenol T0.1 - 5 mg/L C6H5OHM3154-Aminoantipyrine
PHMB T2 - 60 mg/L PHMBM70Buffer / Indicator
Phosphate h. TT0.02 - 1.6 mg/L PM325Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate HR C1.6 - 13 mg/L PM327Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR L5 - 80 mg/L PO4M335Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR T0.33 - 26 mg/L PM321Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR TT1 - 20 mg/L PM322Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate LR C0.02 - 1.6 mg/L PM328Stannous Chloride
Phosphate LR L0.1 - 10 mg/L PO4M334Phosphomolybic Acid / Ascorbic Acid
Phosphate LR T0.02 - 1.3 mg/L PM320Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate PP0.02 - 0.8 mg/L PM323Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate t. TT0.02 - 1.1 mg/L PM326Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate TT0.02 - 1.63 mg/L PM324Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphonate PP0.02 - 125 mg/L PO4M316Persulfate UV Oxidation Method
pH-value HR T8.0 - 9.6 pHM332Thymol Blue
pH value L6.5 - 8.4 pHM331Phenol Red
pH-value LR T5.2 - 6.8 pHM329Bromocresolpurple
pH-value T6.5 - 8.4 pHM330Phenol Red
Polyacrylate L1 - 30 mg/L PolyacrylM338Turbidity
Potassium T0.7 - 16 mg/L KM340Tetraphenylborat Turbidity
Silicate HR PP1 - 90 mg/L SiO2M352Silicomolybdate
Silicate L0.1 - 8 mg/L SiO2M353Heteropolyblue
Silicate LR PP0.1 - 1.6 mg/L SiO2M351Heteropolyblue

Silicate T

0.05 - 4 mg/L SiO2M350Silicomolybdenum Blue
Sulphate HR PP50 - 1000M361Bariumsulphate Turbidity
Sulphate PP5 - 100 mg/L SO4 2-M360Bariumsulphate Turbidity
Sulphate T5 - 100 mg/L SO4 2-M355Bariumsulphate Turbidity

Sulphide L

15 - 1400 µg/L S2-M366Methylene Blue
Sulphide T0.04 - 0.5 mg/L S2-M365DPD / Catalyst
Sulphite T0.1 - 5 mg/L SO3M370DTNB
Surfactants M. (anion.) TT0.05 - 2 mg/L SDSAM376Methylene Blue
Surfactants M. (cation.) TT0.05 - 1.5 mg/L CTABM378Disulphine Blue
Surfactants M. (not ionic) TT0.1 - 7.5 mg/L Triton X-100M377TBPE
Suspended solids 2410 - 750 mg/L TSSM384Turbidity / Attenuated Radiation Method

Tannin L

0.5 - 20 mg/L TanninM389
TN HR TT5 - 150 mg/L NM281Persulphate Digestion
TN LR TT0.5 - 25 mg/L NM280Persulphate Digestion
TOC HR M. TT50 - 800 mg/L TOCM381H2SO4 / Persulphate / Indicator
TOC LR M. TT5 - 80 mg/L TOCM380H2SO4 / Persulphate / Indicator
Triazole PP1 - 16 mg/L Benzotriazole or TolyltriazoleM388Catalyzed UV Digestion
Turbidity 2410 - 1000 FAUM386Attenuated Radiation Method
Urea T0.1 - 2.5 mg/L UreaM390Indophenol / Urease
Zinc L0.1 - 2.5 mg/L ZnM405Zincon / EDTA
Zinc T0.02 - 1 mg/L ZnM400Zincon

Application: Water Quality Analysis
Storage Temperature: Room Temperature
Product Type: Laboratory Equipment
Product Brand: Lovibond
Product Grade: Analytical grade

Multiparameter Colorimeter for Comprehensive Water Quality Testing – Rugged, Portable, Pre-Programmed

The Lovibond® MD 600 Maxidirect is a rugged, field-ready multiparameter photometer pre-programmed with 118+ colorimetric methods, designed to deliver accurate, reproducible results for a wide range of water quality applications. Engineered for portability and usability in harsh environments, the MD600 is equipped with six-wavelength LED optics, a multilingual interface, and the ability to store, retrieve, and export data via an infrared interface.

Packaged in a durable carrying case, the MD 600 is the complete solution for on-site testing in municipal, industrial, food and beverage, wastewater, and environmental settings. Its user-customizable menu, method-specific reagent info, and software update functionality ensure your device remains future-ready and tailored to your specific testing needs.

Key Features

  • 🔹 118+ Pre-programmed Tests: Covers major water quality parameters across diverse industries
  • 🔹 User-Favorite Test Menu: Customize the display to show only the parameters you routinely use
  • 🔹 Scroll-Based Navigation: No method number memorization needed
  • 🔹 One-Time Zero Function: Increases workflow speed by eliminating repeated zeroing
  • 🔹 Custom Method Support: Create and store up to 35 user-defined calibration curves
  • 🔹 Durable & Waterproof (IP68): Suitable for field and benchtop use in rugged environments
  • 🔹 Reagent Flexibility: Supports tablet, powder pack, and liquid reagents
  • 🔹 Accurate Optical System: 6-wavelength LED with interference filters
  • 🔹 Infrared Data Transfer: Export test results via IRiM interface as Excel or .txt files
  • 🔹 Software Upgradable: Free firmware updates ensure compatibility with new methods

Applications

  • ✔️ Drinking Water Quality Monitoring
  • ✔️ Wastewater Treatment
  • ✔️ Boiler & Cooling Water Analysis
  • ✔️ Disinfection Control (e.g., Chlorine, Ozone)
  • ✔️ Food & Beverage Water Compliance
  • ✔️ Pool & Spa Management
  • ✔️ Galvanization and Industrial Processing

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
OpticsLED, interference filters (6 wavelengths)
Wavelengths430, 530, 560, 580, 610, 660 nm (±1 nm accuracy)
Photometric Accuracy±2% FS (20–25 °C)
Compatible Vials10 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 24 mm round cuvettes
DisplayGraphic display with scroll menu
InterfaceInfrared (IRiM compatible)
MemoryApprox. 1000 data sets with location, time, date
KeypadAcid/solvent resistant, touch-sensitive with beeper
Power Supply4 × AA batteries (Mignon LR6)
Battery LifeApprox. 26 hours continuous use
Operating Conditions5 – 40 °C, 30 – 90% RH (non-condensing)
Auto-OffYes
Protection ClassIP 68
ComplianceCE
Languages SupportedEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Indonesian

The Lovibond® MD 600 Maxidirect provides a portable, robust, and highly flexible water testing solution for professionals who need fast, accurate data across a wide parameter range. Whether you're monitoring municipal water, industrial effluent, or disinfection levels, the MD 600 adapts to your workflow, minimizes human error, and keeps your process in compliance with evolving standards.

 Range

TestparameterMeasuring RangeMethod No.Chemical Method
Alkalinity-m HR T5 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M31Acid / Indicator
Alkalinity-m T5 - 200 mg/L CaCO3M30Acid / Indicator
Alkalinity-p T5 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M35Acid / Indicator
Aluminium PP0.01 - 0.25 mg/L AlM50Eriochrom Cyanine R
Aluminium T0.01 - 0.3 mg/L AlM40Eriochrom Cyanine R
Ammonia HR TT1.0 - 50 mg/L NM66Salicylate
Ammonia LR TT0.02 - 2.5 mg/L NM65Salicylate
Ammonia PP0.01 - 0.8 mg/L NM62Salicylate
Ammonia T0.02 - 1 mg/L NM60Indophenole Blue
Bromine PP0.05 - 4.5 mg/L Br2M81DPD
Bromine T0.05 - 13 mg/L Br2M80DPD

Chloramine (M) PP

0.02 - 4.5 mg/L NH2Cl as Cl2M63Indophenole method

Chloride L (B)

0.5 - 20 mg/L Cl-M92Mercury Thiocyanate / Iron Nitrate
Chloride T0.5 - 25 mg/L Cl-M90Silver Nitrate / Turbidity

Chlorine (free) and Monochloramine

0.02 - 4.50 mg/L Cl2M64Indophenole method
Chlorine dioxide PP0.04 - 3.8 mg/L ClO2M122DPD
Chlorine dioxide T0.02 - 11 mg/L ClO2M120DPD / Glycine

Chlorine HR 2 PP

0.1 - 10 mg/L Cl2M112DPD

Chlorine HR (KI) T

5 - 200 mg/L Cl2M105KI / Acid
Chlorine HR PP0.1 - 8 mg/L Cl2M111DPD
Chlorine HR T0.1 - 10 mg/L Cl2M103DPD
Chlorine L0.02 - 4.0 mg/L Cl2M101DPD
Chlorine MR PP0.02 - 3.5 mg/L Cl2M113DPD
Chlorine PP0.02 - 2 mg/L Cl2M110DPD
Chlorine T0.01 - 6.0 mg/L Cl2M100DPD
Chromium PP0.02 - 2 mg/L CrM125Diphenylcarbazide
COD HR TT200 - 15000 mg/L CODM132Dichromate / H2SO4
COD LMR TT15 - 300 mg/L CODM133Dichromate / H2SO4
COD LR TT3 - 150 mg/L CODM130Dichromate / H2SO4
COD MR TT20 - 1500 mg/L CODM131Dichromate / H2SO4
Copper L0.05 - 4 mg/L CuM151Bicinchoninate
Copper PP0.05 - 5 mg/L CuM153Bicinchoninate
Copper T0.05 - 5 mg/L CuM150Biquinoline

Copper VLR PP

2 - 210 µg/L CuM152Porphyrine Indicator
CyA HR T10 - 200 mg/L CyAM161Melamine
Cyanide L0.01 - 0.5 mg/L CN-M157Pyridine-barbituric Acid
CyA T10 - 160 mg/L CyAM160Melamine
DEHA PP0.02 - 0.5 mg/L DEHAM167PPST
DEHA T (L)0.02 - 0.5 mg/L DEHAM165PPST

Fluoride 2 L

0.1 - 2 mg/L F-M172SPADNS
Fluoride L0.05 - 2 mg/L F-M170SPADNS
H2O2 HR L40 - 500 mg/L H2O2M214Titanium Tetrachloride / Acid
H2O2 LR L1 - 50 mg/L H2O2M213Titanium Tetrachloride / Acid
H2O2 T0.03 - 3 mg/L H2O2M210DPD / Catalyst

Hardness Ca and Mg L

0.05 - 4 mg/L CaCO3M199Calmagite

Hardness Ca and Mg MR TT

10 - 360 mg/L CaCO3M198Calmagite
Hardness Calcium (B) T20 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M191Murexide
Hardness Calcium (B) T50 - 900 mg/L CaCO3M190Murexide
Hardness total HR T20 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M201Metallphthaleine
Hardness total T2 - 50 mg/L CaCO3M200Metallphthaleine
Hazen 2410 - 500 mg/L PtM204(APHA) Platinum Cobalt Standard Method
Hydrazine L0.01 - 0.6 mg/L N2H4M206Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
Hydrazine P0.05 - 0.5 mg/L N2H4M205Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
Hypochlorite T0.2 - 16 % NaOClM212Potassium Iodide
Iron (TPTZ) PP0.02 - 1.8 mg/L FeM223TPTZ
Iron HR L0.1 - 10 mg/L FeM227Thioglycolate
Iron in Mo PP (224)0.01 - 1.8 mg/L FeM224TPTZ
Iron LR L (A)0.03 - 2 mg/L FeM225Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
Iron LR L (B)0.03 - 2 mg/L FeM226Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
Iron PP0.02 - 3 mg/L FeM2221,10-Phenanthroline
Iron T0.02 - 1 mg/L FeM220Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
KS4.3 T0.1 - 4 mmol/L KS4.3M20Acid / Indicator
lodine T0.05 - 3.6 mg/L IM215DPD
Manganese HR PP0.1 - 18 mg/L MnM243Periodate Oxidation
Manganese L0.05 - 5 mg/L MnM245Formaldoxime
Manganese LR PP0.01 - 0.7 mg/L MnM242PAN
Manganese T0.2 - 4 mg/L MnM240Formaldoxime
Molybdate HR L1 - 100 mg/L MoO4M254Thioglycolate
Molybdate HR PP0.3 - 40 mg/L MoM252Mercaptoacetic Acid
Molybdate LR PP0.03 - 3 mg/L MoM251Ternary Complex
Molybdate T1 - 50 mg/L MoO4M250Thioglycolate
Nickel L0.2 - 7 mg/L NiM256Dimethylglyoxime

Nitrate MR PP

1 - 30 mg/L NO3-NM261Zinc Reduction
Nitrate T0.08 - 1 mg/L NM260Zinc Reduction / NED
Nitrate TT1 - 30 mg/L NM265Chromotropic Acid

Nitrite HR PP

2 - 250 mg/L NO2 -M273Ferrous Sulfate Method
Nitrite HR TT0.3 - 3 mg/L NM276Sulfanilic / Naphthylamine
Nitrite LR TT0.03 - 0.6 mg/L NM275Sulfanilic / Naphthylamine
Nitrite PP0.01 - 0.3 mg/L NM272Diazotation
Nitrite T0.01 - 0.5 mg/L NM270N-(1-Naphthyl)-ethylendiamine

Nitrite VHR L

25 - 2500 mg/L NO2 -M271Ferrous Sulfate Method
Oxygen active T0.1 - 10 mg/L O2M290DPD
Oxygen dissolved C10 - 800 µg/L O2M292Rhodazine D TM
Ozone PP0.015 - 1.2 mg/L O3M301DPD / Glycine
Ozone T0.02 - 2 mg/L O3M300DPD / Glycine
Phenol T0.1 - 5 mg/L C6H5OHM3154-Aminoantipyrine
PHMB T2 - 60 mg/L PHMBM70Buffer / Indicator
Phosphate h. TT0.02 - 1.6 mg/L PM325Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate HR C1.6 - 13 mg/L PM327Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR L5 - 80 mg/L PO4M335Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR T0.33 - 26 mg/L PM321Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR TT1 - 20 mg/L PM322Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate LR C0.02 - 1.6 mg/L PM328Stannous Chloride
Phosphate LR L0.1 - 10 mg/L PO4M334Phosphomolybic Acid / Ascorbic Acid
Phosphate LR T0.02 - 1.3 mg/L PM320Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate PP0.02 - 0.8 mg/L PM323Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate t. TT0.02 - 1.1 mg/L PM326Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate TT0.02 - 1.63 mg/L PM324Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphonate PP0.02 - 125 mg/L PO4M316Persulfate UV Oxidation Method
pH-value HR T8.0 - 9.6 pHM332Thymol Blue
pH value L6.5 - 8.4 pHM331Phenol Red
pH-value LR T5.2 - 6.8 pHM329Bromocresolpurple
pH-value T6.5 - 8.4 pHM330Phenol Red
Polyacrylate L1 - 30 mg/L PolyacrylM338Turbidity
Potassium T0.7 - 16 mg/L KM340Tetraphenylborat Turbidity
Silicate HR PP1 - 90 mg/L SiO2M352Silicomolybdate
Silicate L0.1 - 8 mg/L SiO2M353Heteropolyblue
Silicate LR PP0.1 - 1.6 mg/L SiO2M351Heteropolyblue

Silicate T

0.05 - 4 mg/L SiO2M350Silicomolybdenum Blue
Sulphate HR PP50 - 1000M361Bariumsulphate Turbidity
Sulphate PP5 - 100 mg/L SO4 2-M360Bariumsulphate Turbidity
Sulphate T5 - 100 mg/L SO4 2-M355Bariumsulphate Turbidity

Sulphide L

15 - 1400 µg/L S2-M366Methylene Blue
Sulphide T0.04 - 0.5 mg/L S2-M365DPD / Catalyst
Sulphite T0.1 - 5 mg/L SO3M370DTNB
Surfactants M. (anion.) TT0.05 - 2 mg/L SDSAM376Methylene Blue
Surfactants M. (cation.) TT0.05 - 1.5 mg/L CTABM378Disulphine Blue
Surfactants M. (not ionic) TT0.1 - 7.5 mg/L Triton X-100M377TBPE
Suspended solids 2410 - 750 mg/L TSSM384Turbidity / Attenuated Radiation Method

Tannin L

0.5 - 20 mg/L TanninM389
TN HR TT5 - 150 mg/L NM281Persulphate Digestion
TN LR TT0.5 - 25 mg/L NM280Persulphate Digestion
TOC HR M. TT50 - 800 mg/L TOCM381H2SO4 / Persulphate / Indicator
TOC LR M. TT5 - 80 mg/L TOCM380H2SO4 / Persulphate / Indicator
Triazole PP1 - 16 mg/L Benzotriazole or TolyltriazoleM388Catalyzed UV Digestion
Turbidity 2410 - 1000 FAUM386Attenuated Radiation Method
Urea T0.1 - 2.5 mg/L UreaM390Indophenol / Urease
Zinc L0.1 - 2.5 mg/L ZnM405Zincon / EDTA
Zinc T0.02 - 1 mg/L ZnM400Zincon

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Multiparameter Colorimeter for Comprehensive Water Quality Testing – Rugged, Portable, Pre-Programmed

The Lovibond® MD 600 Maxidirect is a rugged, field-ready multiparameter photometer pre-programmed with 118+ colorimetric methods, designed to deliver accurate, reproducible results for a wide range of water quality applications. Engineered for portability and usability in harsh environments, the MD600 is equipped with six-wavelength LED optics, a multilingual interface, and the ability to store, retrieve, and export data via an infrared interface.

Packaged in a durable carrying case, the MD 600 is the complete solution for on-site testing in municipal, industrial, food and beverage, wastewater, and environmental settings. Its user-customizable menu, method-specific reagent info, and software update functionality ensure your device remains future-ready and tailored to your specific testing needs.

Key Features

  • 🔹 118+ Pre-programmed Tests: Covers major water quality parameters across diverse industries
  • 🔹 User-Favorite Test Menu: Customize the display to show only the parameters you routinely use
  • 🔹 Scroll-Based Navigation: No method number memorization needed
  • 🔹 One-Time Zero Function: Increases workflow speed by eliminating repeated zeroing
  • 🔹 Custom Method Support: Create and store up to 35 user-defined calibration curves
  • 🔹 Durable & Waterproof (IP68): Suitable for field and benchtop use in rugged environments
  • 🔹 Reagent Flexibility: Supports tablet, powder pack, and liquid reagents
  • 🔹 Accurate Optical System: 6-wavelength LED with interference filters
  • 🔹 Infrared Data Transfer: Export test results via IRiM interface as Excel or .txt files
  • 🔹 Software Upgradable: Free firmware updates ensure compatibility with new methods

Applications

  • ✔️ Drinking Water Quality Monitoring
  • ✔️ Wastewater Treatment
  • ✔️ Boiler & Cooling Water Analysis
  • ✔️ Disinfection Control (e.g., Chlorine, Ozone)
  • ✔️ Food & Beverage Water Compliance
  • ✔️ Pool & Spa Management
  • ✔️ Galvanization and Industrial Processing

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
OpticsLED, interference filters (6 wavelengths)
Wavelengths430, 530, 560, 580, 610, 660 nm (±1 nm accuracy)
Photometric Accuracy±2% FS (20–25 °C)
Compatible Vials10 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 24 mm round cuvettes
DisplayGraphic display with scroll menu
InterfaceInfrared (IRiM compatible)
MemoryApprox. 1000 data sets with location, time, date
KeypadAcid/solvent resistant, touch-sensitive with beeper
Power Supply4 × AA batteries (Mignon LR6)
Battery LifeApprox. 26 hours continuous use
Operating Conditions5 – 40 °C, 30 – 90% RH (non-condensing)
Auto-OffYes
Protection ClassIP 68
ComplianceCE
Languages SupportedEnglish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Indonesian

The Lovibond® MD 600 Maxidirect provides a portable, robust, and highly flexible water testing solution for professionals who need fast, accurate data across a wide parameter range. Whether you're monitoring municipal water, industrial effluent, or disinfection levels, the MD 600 adapts to your workflow, minimizes human error, and keeps your process in compliance with evolving standards.

 Range

TestparameterMeasuring RangeMethod No.Chemical Method
Alkalinity-m HR T5 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M31Acid / Indicator
Alkalinity-m T5 - 200 mg/L CaCO3M30Acid / Indicator
Alkalinity-p T5 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M35Acid / Indicator
Aluminium PP0.01 - 0.25 mg/L AlM50Eriochrom Cyanine R
Aluminium T0.01 - 0.3 mg/L AlM40Eriochrom Cyanine R
Ammonia HR TT1.0 - 50 mg/L NM66Salicylate
Ammonia LR TT0.02 - 2.5 mg/L NM65Salicylate
Ammonia PP0.01 - 0.8 mg/L NM62Salicylate
Ammonia T0.02 - 1 mg/L NM60Indophenole Blue
Bromine PP0.05 - 4.5 mg/L Br2M81DPD
Bromine T0.05 - 13 mg/L Br2M80DPD

Chloramine (M) PP

0.02 - 4.5 mg/L NH2Cl as Cl2M63Indophenole method

Chloride L (B)

0.5 - 20 mg/L Cl-M92Mercury Thiocyanate / Iron Nitrate
Chloride T0.5 - 25 mg/L Cl-M90Silver Nitrate / Turbidity

Chlorine (free) and Monochloramine

0.02 - 4.50 mg/L Cl2M64Indophenole method
Chlorine dioxide PP0.04 - 3.8 mg/L ClO2M122DPD
Chlorine dioxide T0.02 - 11 mg/L ClO2M120DPD / Glycine

Chlorine HR 2 PP

0.1 - 10 mg/L Cl2M112DPD

Chlorine HR (KI) T

5 - 200 mg/L Cl2M105KI / Acid
Chlorine HR PP0.1 - 8 mg/L Cl2M111DPD
Chlorine HR T0.1 - 10 mg/L Cl2M103DPD
Chlorine L0.02 - 4.0 mg/L Cl2M101DPD
Chlorine MR PP0.02 - 3.5 mg/L Cl2M113DPD
Chlorine PP0.02 - 2 mg/L Cl2M110DPD
Chlorine T0.01 - 6.0 mg/L Cl2M100DPD
Chromium PP0.02 - 2 mg/L CrM125Diphenylcarbazide
COD HR TT200 - 15000 mg/L CODM132Dichromate / H2SO4
COD LMR TT15 - 300 mg/L CODM133Dichromate / H2SO4
COD LR TT3 - 150 mg/L CODM130Dichromate / H2SO4
COD MR TT20 - 1500 mg/L CODM131Dichromate / H2SO4
Copper L0.05 - 4 mg/L CuM151Bicinchoninate
Copper PP0.05 - 5 mg/L CuM153Bicinchoninate
Copper T0.05 - 5 mg/L CuM150Biquinoline

Copper VLR PP

2 - 210 µg/L CuM152Porphyrine Indicator
CyA HR T10 - 200 mg/L CyAM161Melamine
Cyanide L0.01 - 0.5 mg/L CN-M157Pyridine-barbituric Acid
CyA T10 - 160 mg/L CyAM160Melamine
DEHA PP0.02 - 0.5 mg/L DEHAM167PPST
DEHA T (L)0.02 - 0.5 mg/L DEHAM165PPST

Fluoride 2 L

0.1 - 2 mg/L F-M172SPADNS
Fluoride L0.05 - 2 mg/L F-M170SPADNS
H2O2 HR L40 - 500 mg/L H2O2M214Titanium Tetrachloride / Acid
H2O2 LR L1 - 50 mg/L H2O2M213Titanium Tetrachloride / Acid
H2O2 T0.03 - 3 mg/L H2O2M210DPD / Catalyst

Hardness Ca and Mg L

0.05 - 4 mg/L CaCO3M199Calmagite

Hardness Ca and Mg MR TT

10 - 360 mg/L CaCO3M198Calmagite
Hardness Calcium (B) T20 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M191Murexide
Hardness Calcium (B) T50 - 900 mg/L CaCO3M190Murexide
Hardness total HR T20 - 500 mg/L CaCO3M201Metallphthaleine
Hardness total T2 - 50 mg/L CaCO3M200Metallphthaleine
Hazen 2410 - 500 mg/L PtM204(APHA) Platinum Cobalt Standard Method
Hydrazine L0.01 - 0.6 mg/L N2H4M206Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
Hydrazine P0.05 - 0.5 mg/L N2H4M205Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde
Hypochlorite T0.2 - 16 % NaOClM212Potassium Iodide
Iron (TPTZ) PP0.02 - 1.8 mg/L FeM223TPTZ
Iron HR L0.1 - 10 mg/L FeM227Thioglycolate
Iron in Mo PP (224)0.01 - 1.8 mg/L FeM224TPTZ
Iron LR L (A)0.03 - 2 mg/L FeM225Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
Iron LR L (B)0.03 - 2 mg/L FeM226Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
Iron PP0.02 - 3 mg/L FeM2221,10-Phenanthroline
Iron T0.02 - 1 mg/L FeM220Ferrozine / Thioglycolate
KS4.3 T0.1 - 4 mmol/L KS4.3M20Acid / Indicator
lodine T0.05 - 3.6 mg/L IM215DPD
Manganese HR PP0.1 - 18 mg/L MnM243Periodate Oxidation
Manganese L0.05 - 5 mg/L MnM245Formaldoxime
Manganese LR PP0.01 - 0.7 mg/L MnM242PAN
Manganese T0.2 - 4 mg/L MnM240Formaldoxime
Molybdate HR L1 - 100 mg/L MoO4M254Thioglycolate
Molybdate HR PP0.3 - 40 mg/L MoM252Mercaptoacetic Acid
Molybdate LR PP0.03 - 3 mg/L MoM251Ternary Complex
Molybdate T1 - 50 mg/L MoO4M250Thioglycolate
Nickel L0.2 - 7 mg/L NiM256Dimethylglyoxime

Nitrate MR PP

1 - 30 mg/L NO3-NM261Zinc Reduction
Nitrate T0.08 - 1 mg/L NM260Zinc Reduction / NED
Nitrate TT1 - 30 mg/L NM265Chromotropic Acid

Nitrite HR PP

2 - 250 mg/L NO2 -M273Ferrous Sulfate Method
Nitrite HR TT0.3 - 3 mg/L NM276Sulfanilic / Naphthylamine
Nitrite LR TT0.03 - 0.6 mg/L NM275Sulfanilic / Naphthylamine
Nitrite PP0.01 - 0.3 mg/L NM272Diazotation
Nitrite T0.01 - 0.5 mg/L NM270N-(1-Naphthyl)-ethylendiamine

Nitrite VHR L

25 - 2500 mg/L NO2 -M271Ferrous Sulfate Method
Oxygen active T0.1 - 10 mg/L O2M290DPD
Oxygen dissolved C10 - 800 µg/L O2M292Rhodazine D TM
Ozone PP0.015 - 1.2 mg/L O3M301DPD / Glycine
Ozone T0.02 - 2 mg/L O3M300DPD / Glycine
Phenol T0.1 - 5 mg/L C6H5OHM3154-Aminoantipyrine
PHMB T2 - 60 mg/L PHMBM70Buffer / Indicator
Phosphate h. TT0.02 - 1.6 mg/L PM325Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate HR C1.6 - 13 mg/L PM327Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR L5 - 80 mg/L PO4M335Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR T0.33 - 26 mg/L PM321Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate HR TT1 - 20 mg/L PM322Vanadomolybdate
Phosphate LR C0.02 - 1.6 mg/L PM328Stannous Chloride
Phosphate LR L0.1 - 10 mg/L PO4M334Phosphomolybic Acid / Ascorbic Acid
Phosphate LR T0.02 - 1.3 mg/L PM320Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate PP0.02 - 0.8 mg/L PM323Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate t. TT0.02 - 1.1 mg/L PM326Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphate TT0.02 - 1.63 mg/L PM324Phosphomolybdenum Blue
Phosphonate PP0.02 - 125 mg/L PO4M316Persulfate UV Oxidation Method
pH-value HR T8.0 - 9.6 pHM332Thymol Blue
pH value L6.5 - 8.4 pHM331Phenol Red
pH-value LR T5.2 - 6.8 pHM329Bromocresolpurple
pH-value T6.5 - 8.4 pHM330Phenol Red
Polyacrylate L1 - 30 mg/L PolyacrylM338Turbidity
Potassium T0.7 - 16 mg/L KM340Tetraphenylborat Turbidity
Silicate HR PP1 - 90 mg/L SiO2M352Silicomolybdate
Silicate L0.1 - 8 mg/L SiO2M353Heteropolyblue
Silicate LR PP0.1 - 1.6 mg/L SiO2M351Heteropolyblue

Silicate T

0.05 - 4 mg/L SiO2M350Silicomolybdenum Blue
Sulphate HR PP50 - 1000M361Bariumsulphate Turbidity
Sulphate PP5 - 100 mg/L SO4 2-M360Bariumsulphate Turbidity
Sulphate T5 - 100 mg/L SO4 2-M355Bariumsulphate Turbidity

Sulphide L

15 - 1400 µg/L S2-M366Methylene Blue
Sulphide T0.04 - 0.5 mg/L S2-M365DPD / Catalyst
Sulphite T0.1 - 5 mg/L SO3M370DTNB
Surfactants M. (anion.) TT0.05 - 2 mg/L SDSAM376Methylene Blue
Surfactants M. (cation.) TT0.05 - 1.5 mg/L CTABM378Disulphine Blue
Surfactants M. (not ionic) TT0.1 - 7.5 mg/L Triton X-100M377TBPE
Suspended solids 2410 - 750 mg/L TSSM384Turbidity / Attenuated Radiation Method

Tannin L

0.5 - 20 mg/L TanninM389
TN HR TT5 - 150 mg/L NM281Persulphate Digestion
TN LR TT0.5 - 25 mg/L NM280Persulphate Digestion
TOC HR M. TT50 - 800 mg/L TOCM381H2SO4 / Persulphate / Indicator
TOC LR M. TT5 - 80 mg/L TOCM380H2SO4 / Persulphate / Indicator
Triazole PP1 - 16 mg/L Benzotriazole or TolyltriazoleM388Catalyzed UV Digestion
Turbidity 2410 - 1000 FAUM386Attenuated Radiation Method
Urea T0.1 - 2.5 mg/L UreaM390Indophenol / Urease
Zinc L0.1 - 2.5 mg/L ZnM405Zincon / EDTA
Zinc T0.02 - 1 mg/L ZnM400Zincon

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