Incorporating a flat sensor, the B-173 conductivity meter can measure the conductivity of a solution from a single drop of sample. Users can either place a sample on the meters flat sensor on immerse the meter directly in the solution being tested, giving the meter a broad range of applications e.g. measuring rainwater pollution levels or the electric conductivity (EC) of solutions used in agricultural operations. Also, The B-173 meter includes a convenient salinity conversion indicator.

Highly precise measurements can be obtained from a single-drop sample.

The meter can be directly immersed in solutions to take measurements, enabling convenient testing of such solutions as river water.

Automatic range switching gives a wide measurement range of 1µs/cm~19.9ms.

Automatic calibration, automatic temperature conversion, and other "intelligent" functions are standard features.