Portable Samplers

All Isco brand portable samplers are built to withstand harsh environments and hard service.

  • Vacuum-formed ABS plastic shell withstands exposure and abuse.
  • Twin-wall construction with foamed-in-place insulation maximizes structural integrity along with efficiency of ice used for sample preservation.
  • NEMA 4X, 6(IP67) controller rating for submersible, watertight, dust-tight, and corrosion resistant service.

Sequential Portable Samplers is available in multiple bottles.

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 Wide range of bottle configurations, plug-in flow and parameter monitoring - and Isco reliability

 Advanced sampling capabilities in a smaller package

 Full-size performance and flexibility

 Fits where a full-size sampler can't


 

 

6712 Full-Size Portable Sampler

Wide range of bottle configurations, plug-in flow and parameter monitoring – and Isco reliability

 

The 6712 Portable Sampler features a vacuum-formed ABS plastic shell to withstand exposure and abuse. Its tapered design and trim 20-inch (50.8 cm) diameter result in easy manhole installation and removal. Large, comfortable handles make transporting safe and convenient - even when wearing gloves. The NEMA 4X, 6 (IP67) enclosure is submersible, watertight, and dust-tight. Plug-in 700 Series Modules and the SDI-12 interface make it easy to add flow and parameter monitoring to your 6712-based system. 

Isco's advanced 6712 Controller allows you to select different programming modes to assure the most suitable routine for your application. Programming is fast and simple, with on-line help just a key stroke away. 

In Standard Programming Mode, the controller walks you through the sampling sequence step-by-step, allowing you to choose all parameters specific to your application. Extended Programming Mode lets you enter more complex programs including “smart sampling” event notification, triggered on any combination of up to 16 inputs.

                                                                                                         

Standard Features

  • SDI-12 interface provides “plug and play” connection with multi-parameter water-quality sondes and other compatible devices. 
  • Standard 512kB memory gives you great flexibility for logging environmental data. 
  • Choice of 11 different glass and plastic bottle configurations ranging from 24 x 1liter to 1 x 5.5 gallon. 
  • NEMA 4X, 6 (IP67) controller enclosure 
  • Rugged ABS plastic shell 
  • Foam-insulated base holds up to 30 pounds (13.5 kg) of ice to preserve samples even in extreme conditions. 
  • Sample delivery at the EPA-recommended velocity of 2 ft/sec., even at head heights of 26 feet. 
  • Pump revolution counter and patented liquid detection sensor ensure accurate sample volumes - and tells you when tubing should be replaced.

Applications

  • wastewater effluent 
  • stormwater monitoring 
  • CSO monitoring 
  • permit compliance 
  • pretreatment compliance

Options and Accessories

  • Composite sampling bottle configurations 
  • Sequential sampling bottle configurations 
  • ProPak disposable sample bags 
  • Suction lines and strainers 
  • Power sources including Ni-cad or lead-acid batteries and solar panels 
  • 674 Rain Gauge 
  • 700 Series Modules for flow and parameter measurement 
  • Multi-parameter sonde (pH, conductivity, temperature, DO) 
  • Telephone Modem 
  • Cell phone-based data retrieval, dial-out alarm, and remote control 
  • Wireless radio data retrieval with 2102 module 
  • 581 RTD data retrieval device 
  • Flowlink® Software
 

 

Specifications

6712 Full-Size Portable Sampler

Size (Diam x Ht): 20 x 27.0 inches (68.6 x 50.7 cm)
Weight: Dry, Less Battery - 32 lbs (15 kg)
Material: Plastic with UV-resistant gel coat
Power Requirements: 12 VDC

Pump

Intake purge: Adjustable air purge before and after each sample.
Tubing life indicator: Provides a warning to change pump tubing.
Intake suction tubing: Vinyl or Teflon®; 3/8 inch (1 cm) ID; 3 to 99 feet (1 to 30 m) Length
Pump tubing life: Typically 1,000,000 pump counts
Maximum lift: 28 feet (8.5 m)
Repeatability: Typical ±5 ml or ±5% of the average volume in a set
Typical line velocity @ Head height: 3.0 ft./s @ 3 ft; 2.9 ft./s @ 10 ft; 2.7 ft./s @ 15 ft. (0.91 m/s @ 0.9 m; 0.87 m/s @ 3.1 m; 0.83 m/s @ 4.6 m)
Liquid presence detector: Non-wetted, non-conductive sensor detects when liquid sample reaches the pump to automatically compensate for changes in head heights.

Controller

Weight: 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)
Size (HxWxD): 10.3 x 12.5 x 10 inches (26 x 31.7 x 25.4 cm)
Operational temperature: 32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C)
Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X, 6 IP67
Program memory: Non-volatile ROM
Flow meter signal input: 5 to 15 volt DC pulse or 25 millisecond isolated contact closure.
Number of composite samples: Programmable from 1 to 999 samples.
Clock Accuracy: 1 minute per month, typical, for real time clock

Software

Sample frequency: 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes, in 1 minute increments. Non-uniform times in minutes or clock times 1 to 9,999 flow pulses
Sampling modes: Uniform time, non-uniform time, flow, event. (Flow mode is controlled by external flow meter pulses.)
Programmable sample volumes: 10 to 9,990 ml in 1 ml increments
Sample retries: If no sample is detected, up to 3 attempts; user selectable
Rinse cycles: Automatic rinsing of suction line up to 3 rinses for each sample collection
Program storage: 5 sampling programs
Sampling Stop/Resume: Up to 24 real time/date sample stop/resume commands
Controller diagnostics: Tests for RAM, ROM, pump display, and distributor

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6712C Compact Portable Sampler

Advanced sampling capabilities in a smaller package

 

The 6712C compact model gives you the world's most versatile sampler controller in a smaller-diameter package that fits in 18" and offset manholes. Large, comfortable handles make transporting safe and convenient - even when wearing gloves. The NEMA 4X, 6 (IP67) enclosure is submersible, watertight, and dust-tight. Plug-in 700 Series Modules and the SDI-12 interface make it easy to add flow and parameter monitoring to your 6712-based system. 

Isco's advanced 6712 Controller allows you to select different programming modes to assure the most suitable routine for your application. Programming is fast and simple, with on-line help just a key stroke away. 

In Standard Programming Mode, the controller walks you through the sampling sequence step-by-step, allowing you to choose all parameters specific to your application. Extended Programming Mode lets you enter more complex programs including “smart sampling” event notification, triggered on any combination of up to 16 inputs.

Standard Features

  • SDI-12 interface provides “plug and play” connection with multi-parameter water quality sondes and other compatible monitoring devices. 
  • Standard 512 kB of memory gives you great flexibility for logging environmental data. 
  • Choice of 5 different bottle configurations ranging from 24 x 500 ml to 1 x 2.5 gallon. 
  • NEMA 4X, 6 (IP67) controller enclosure 
  • Rugged ABS plastic shell 
  • Foam-insulated base holds up to 15 pounds (6.8 kg) of ice. 
  • Sample delivery at the EPA-recommended velocity of 2 ft/sec., even at head heights of 26 feet. 
  • Patented pump revolution counter ensures accurate sample volumes - and tells you when tubing should be replaced.

Applications

  • wastewater effluent 
  • stormwater monitoring 
  • CSO monitoring 
  • permit compliance 
  • pretreatment compliance

Options and Accessories

  • Sequential sampling 24- and 12-bottle configurations 
  • ProPak disposable sample bags 
  • Composite sampling 2.5 gallon (glass or plastic) bottle configurations 
  • Suction lines and strainers 
  • Power sources including Ni-cad or lead-acid batteries and solar panels 
  • 674 Rain Gauge 
  • 700 Series Modules for flow and parameter measurement 
  • Telephone Modem 
  • Cell phone-based data retrieval and dial-out alarm 
  • Wireless radio data retrieval with 2102 module 
  • 581 RTD data retrieval device 
  • Flowlink® Software 
  • Optional temperature sensor - provides precise log of sample compartment temperature for automatic documentation
 

 

Specifications

6712C Compact Portable Sampler

Size (Diam x Ht): 17.7 x 27.6 inches (45.7 x 70.1 cm)
Weight: Dry, Less Battery - 31 lbs (14 kg)
Material: Plastic with UV-resistant gel coat
Power Requirements: 12 VDC

Pump

Intake purge: Adjustable air purge before and after each sample.
Tubing life indicator: Provides a warning to change pump tubing.
Intake suction tubing: Vinyl or Teflon®; 3/8 inch (1 cm) ID; 3 to 99 feet (1 to 30 m) Length
Pump tubing life: Typically 1,000,000 pump counts
Maximum lift: 28 feet (8.5 m)
Repeatability: Typical ±5 ml or ±5% of the average volume in a set
Typical line velocity @ Head height: 3.0 ft./s @ 3 ft; 2.9 ft./s @ 10 ft; 2.7 ft./s @ 15 ft. (0.91 m/s @ 0.9 m; 0.87 m/s @ 3.1 m; 0.83 m/s @ 4.6 m)
Liquid presence detector: Non-wetted, non-conductive sensor detects when liquid sample reaches the pump to automatically compensate for changes in head heights.

Controller

Weight: 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)
Size (HxWxD): 10.3 x 12.5 x 10 inches (26 x 31.7 x 25.4 cm)
Operational temperature: 32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C)
Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X, 6 IP67
Program memory: Non-volatile ROM
Flow meter signal input: 5 to 15 volt DC pulse or 25 millisecond isolated contact closure.
Number of composite samples: Programmable from 1 to 999 samples.
Clock Accuracy: 1 minute per month, typical, for real time clock

Software

Sample frequency: 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes, in 1 minute increments. Non-uniform times in minutes or clock times 1 to 9,999 flow pulses
Sampling modes: Uniform time, non-uniform time, flow, event. (Flow mode is controlled by external flow meter pulses.)
Programmable sample volumes: 10 to 9,990 ml in 1 ml increments
Sample retries: If no sample is detected, up to 3 attempts; user selectable
Rinse cycles: Automatic rinsing of suction line up to 3 rinses for each sample collection
Program storage: 5 sampling programs
Sampling Stop/Resume: Up to 24 real time/date sample stop/resume commands
Controller diagnostics: Tests for RAM, ROM, pump display, and distributor

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3700 Full-Size Portable Sampler

Full-size performance and flexibility

 

The full-featured 3700 Sampler collects sequential or composite samples based on time, flow rate, or storm conditions. It's a great choice if you don't need the sophisticated parameter monitoring and logging capabilities of our 6700 Series. 

The exclusive LD90 gives you automatic compensation for changes in head height, plus automatic suction line rinsing to prevent cross contamination. The non-contacting liquid sensor is not affected by conductivity, viscosity, temperature, or liquid composition. There are no internal tubing connections, so cleaning and tubing replacement are fast and easy. The 3700 pump outperforms most competing samplers and maintains the EPA-recommended 2 ft/second line velocity at head heights up to 16 feet, with 1/4-inch suction line. For higher lifts, we recommend our 6700 Series. 

Ample ice capacity and high-performance insulation in the base keep your samples cool. With 20 lbs of ice in the base and 4 gallons liquid collected at 65°F, the sample temperature is maintained at least 32°F below ambient for 24 hours.

Standard Features

  • Exclusive LD90 Liquid Presence Detector and pump revolution counting system ensure accurate, repeatable sample volumes. 
  • Basic and extended programming modes for: 
    - Uniform time intervals 
    - Non-uniform time intervals 
    - Stormwater runoff sampling 
    - Multiple bottle compositing 
    - Split sampling 
  • Thick, foamed-in-place insulation and twin-wall design provide maximum performance in sample preservation. 
  • 3700 Controller is housed in a NEMA 4X and 6 (IP67) environmentally sealed enclosure, and is fully interchangeable between portable and refrigerated samplers.

Applications

  • wastewater effluent 
  • stormwater monitoring 
  • CSO monitoring 
  • permit compliance 
  • pretreatment compliance

Options and Accessories

  • Sequential sampling bottle configurations - 24 x 1 liter polypropylene or 350 ml glass. 
  • Composite sampling bottle configurations (with optional composite base) - 1 x 2.5 gal polyethylene or glass; 1 x 4 gallon polyethylene. 
  • ProPak disposable sample bags 
  • Suction lines and strainers 
  • Samplink® Software for retrieval of sampling logs
 

 

Specifications

3700 Full-size Portable Sampler

Size (Diam x Ht): 19 x 25 inches (50.5 x 64 cm)
Weight: Dry, less battery - 37 lbs (16.8 kg)
Material: ABS Plastic
Power required: 12 VDC

Pump

Intake purge: Adjustable air purge before and after each sample.
Tubing life indicator: Provides a warning to change pump tubing.
Pump tubing life: Recommended 500,000 pump counts
Intake suction tubing: Vinyl or Teflon®; 3/8 inch (1 cm) or 1/4 inch (0.6cm) ID; 3 to 99 feet (1 to 30 m) Length
Maximum lift: 26 ft. (7.9 m)
Repeatability: ±10 ml typical
Typical line velocity @ Head height: 2.5 ft./s @ 3 ft; 2.5 ft./s @ 10 ft; 1.9 ft./s @ 15 ft. (0.76 m/s @ 0.9 m; 0.76 m/s @ 3.1 m; 0.58 m/s @ 4.6 m)
Liquid presence detector: Non-wetted, non-conductive sensor detects when liquid sample reaches the pump to automatically compensate for changes in head heights.

Controller

Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Size (HxWxD): 10 x 12.5 x 10 inches (25 x 32 x 25 cm)
Operational temperature: 32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C)
Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X, 6 IP67
Program memory: Non-volatile ROM
Flow meter signal input: 5 to 15 volt DC pulse or 25 millisecond isolated contact closure.
Interface port: 8 pin connector; data output at 2400 baud in ASCII. RS-232 format with handshake.
Clock accuracy: 1 minute per month, typical, for real time clock

Software

Sample frequency: 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes, in 1 minute increments. Non-uniform times in minutes or clock times 1 to 9,999 flow pulses
Sample pacing: Uniform time, non-uniform time, flow, flow paced/time switched, STORM (time and flow paced sampling during sample collection.) Flow pacing is controlled by external flow pulses.
Multiplexing: Samples per bottle (1 to 50 with 1000 ml bottles; 1 to 17 with 350 ml bottles), bottles per sample (1 to 24), multiple bottle compositing.
Sample volumes: Programmable from 10 to 9,990 ml in 1 ml increments
Sample retries: If no sample is detected, up to 3 attempts; user selectable
Rinse cycles: Automatic rinsing of suction line up to 3 rinses for each sample collection
Program storage: 3 sampling programs
Programming modes: Basic, extended and STORM
Sampling stop/resume: Up to 24 real time/date sample stop/resume commands.
Controller diagnostics: Tests for RAM, ROM, pump display, and distributor

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3700C Compact Porrtable Sampler

Fits where a full-size sampler can't

 

 

Smaller and lighter than our full size 3700 portable, the 3700C uses the same controller. The 3700C will easily pass through an 18-inch diameter or offset manhole. 

Bottle choices with the 3700C are more limited than with the full-size model. The bottle options are: 24 polyethylene 500 ml bottles; a single 2.5 gallon (9.5 liter) polyethylene or glass bottle; or a single 2.0 gallon (7.5 liter) ProPak bag with holder. When using the 24-bottle configuration, the 3700C's bottle carrier makes bottle changes fast and easy. 

The exclusive LD90 gives you automatic compensation for changes in head height, plus automatic suction line rinsing to prevent cross contamination. The non-contacting liquid sensor is not affected by conductivity, viscosity, temperature, or liquid composition. There are no internal tubing connections, so cleaning and tubing replacement are fast and easy. The 3700 pump outperforms most competing samplers and maintains the EPA-recommended 2 ft/second line velocity at head heights up to 16 feet, with 1/4-inch suction line. For higher lifts, we recommend our 6700 Series.

Standard Features

  • Quick-change bottle cartridge system 
  • Exclusive LD90 Liquid Presence Detector and pump revolution counting system ensure accurate, repeatable sample volumes. 
  • Basic and extended programming modes for: 
    - Uniform time intervals 
    - Non-uniform time intervals 
    - Stormwater runoff sampling 
    - Multiple bottle compositing 
    - Split sampling 
  • Thick foam insulation (R-11) and 16-lb. ice capacity to preserve samples. 
  • 3700 Controller is housed in a NEMA 4X and 6 (IP67) environmentally sealed enclosure, and is fully interchangeable between portable and refrigerated samplers.

Applications

  • wastewater effluent 
  • stormwater monitoring 
  • CSO monitoring 
  • permit compliance 
  • pretreatment compliance

Options and Accessories

  • Sequential sampling bottle configuration - 24 x 500 ml wedge-shaped polyethylene 
  • Composite sampling bottle configurations - 1 x 2.5 gal (9450 ml) polyethylene or glass; 1 x 2.0 gal (7500 ml) ProPak® single-use bag 
  • Suction lines and strainers 
  • Samplink® Software for retrieval of sampling logs
 

 

Specifications

3700C Compact Portable Sampler

Size (Diam x Ht): 17 x 27 inches (45 x 70.5 cm)
Weight: Dry, less battery - 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
Material: ABS Plastic
Power required: 12 VDC

Pump

Intake purge: Adjustable air purge before and after each sample.
Tubing life indicator: Provides a warning to change pump tubing.
Pump tubing life: Recommended 500,000 pump counts
Intake suction tubing: Vinyl or Teflon®; 3/8 inch (1 cm) or 1/4 inch (0.6cm) ID; 3 to 99 feet (1 to 30 m) Length
Maximum lift: 26 ft. (7.9 m)
Repeatability: ±10 ml typical
Typical line velocity @ Head height: 2.5 ft./s @ 3 ft; 2.5 ft./s @ 10 ft; 1.9 ft./s @ 15 ft. (0.76 m/s @ 0.9 m; 0.76 m/s @ 3.1 m; 0.58 m/s @ 4.6 m)
Liquid presence detector: Non-wetted, non-conductive sensor detects when liquid sample reaches the pump to automatically compensate for changes in head heights.

Controller

Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Size (HxWxD): 10 x 12.5 x 10 inches (25 x 32 x 25 cm)
Operational temperature: 32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C)
Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X, 6 IP67
Program memory: Non-volatile ROM
Flow meter signal input: 5 to 15 volt DC pulse or 25 millisecond isolated contact closure.
Interface port: 8 pin connector; data output at 2400 baud in ASCII. RS-232 format with handshake.
Clock accuracy: 1 minute per month, typical, for real time clock

Software

Sample frequency: 1 minute to 99 hours 59 minutes, in 1 minute increments. Non-uniform times in minutes or clock times 1 to 9,999 flow pulses
Sample pacing: Uniform time, non-uniform time, flow, flow paced/time switched, STORM (time and flow paced sampling during sample collection.) Flow pacing is controlled by external flow pulses.
Multiplexing: Samples per bottle (1 to 50 with 1000 ml bottles; 1 to 17 with 350 ml bottles), bottles per sample (1 to 24), multiple bottle compositing.
Sample volumes: Programmable from 10 to 9,990 ml in 1 ml increments
Sample retries: If no sample is detected, up to 3 attempts; user selectable
Rinse cycles: Automatic rinsing of suction line up to 3 rinses for each sample collection
Program storage: 3 sampling programs
Programming modes: Basic, extended and STORM
Sampling stop/resume: Up to 24 real time/date sample stop/resume commands.
Controller diagnostics: Tests for RAM, ROM, pump display, and distributor

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