HM-DIGITAL-DM-2
The DM-2 is the perfect companion to any reverse osmosis or deionization system. You need to know the inlet and outlet TDS to truly know when to replace your membrane or resin. Simplify this process by installing the DM-2. Designed to be easy enough to install in residential applications, but built tough enough for industrial use, the DM-2 is a highly accurate TDS meter with a very long two year battery life, and large easy to read LCD.
The HM Digital DM-2 is a dual-display TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) monitor designed to simultaneously measure the TDS levels of both your incoming (pre-filter) and outgoing (post-filter) water in parts per million (ppm). This allows you to instantly verify the performance and rejection rate of your reverse osmosis or water filtration system. It measures a range of 0β9999 ppm with an accuracy of +/- 2%, making it ideal for commercial RO systems, drinking water applications, and hydroponics.
How is the HM Digital DM-2 installed on my RO system?The DM-2 is an inline monitor that installs directly onto your water filtration system using two dual in/out probes that connect to standard 1/4" quick-connect tubing. One probe is placed on the feed water line (before filtration) and the other on the product water line (after the RO membrane). The unit is powered by a single 3V lithium battery (included) and features a push-button operation to toggle between the IN and OUT readings on the LCD display.
Does the HM Digital DM-2 require calibration or filter replacement?Unlike filtration cartridges, the DM-2 is a monitoring device and does not have a micron rating, NSF/ANSI filtration certification, or a gallon-based replacement cycle. It is factory-calibrated to a 342 ppm NaCl solution and typically does not require user recalibration under normal use. The only routine maintenance is replacing the 3V lithium battery, which generally lasts around 1 year (approximately 2,000 hours of use) depending on frequency of readings.
How do I know when my RO membrane needs replacement using the DM-2?The DM-2 makes membrane monitoring simple. Calculate your rejection rate by comparing the IN (feed) ppm to the OUT (product) ppm. A healthy RO membrane should reject 90β98% of dissolved solids. For example, if your feed water reads 300 ppm and your product water reads 15 ppm, your rejection rate is 95%. When the rejection rate drops below 80β85%, it's typically time to replace your RO membrane. The DM-2's dual simultaneous readings eliminate the guesswork of single-line TDS meters.
What are the operating specifications and limits of the DM-2?The HM Digital DM-2 operates within a temperature range of 0β80Β°C (32β176Β°F) and is designed for cold water lines only β it should not be installed on hot water applications. It features automatic temperature compensation (ATC) from 1β50Β°C for accurate readings regardless of water temperature, and uses a conversion factor of 0.5 (NaCl). The probes are constructed with a maximum working pressure of 100 psi, making it compatible with standard residential and light commercial RO systems.