TOC Analyzer
Fast. Configurable. Green.
Highly configurable across lab, portable, and online setups, PeCOD® provides real time TOC measurements in 10 minutes with environmentally responsible chemistry.
Optimized Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer
PeCOD® gives you a more sensitive, direct view of Natural Organic Matter than traditional TOC or UV254 methods. Its intuitive design allows anyone to operate the system, removing the need for specialized chemists or external labs.
PeCOD® fully oxidizes organics for true measurements, with results in 10 minutes, using a safe, green chemistry method. By assessing the oxidizability of organic carbon, it acts as an “Optimized” TOC analyzer, delivering accurate, real-time insight for confident water-quality decisions.
Models and Specifications
Benchtop L50
The Benchtop L50 PeCOD® Analyzer is MANTECH’s base model for use in municipal, government and academic lab settings.
System Benefits
- Small footprint (280 x 210 mm, 11.00 x 8.25 in)
- Lightweight (7 kg, 15.5 lb)
- MANTECH’s MANTECH Pro™ software adds automation and a sleek user interface
- Can be upgraded to Automated or Online systems
Portable L50
The world’s fastest method for total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is also available in a portable field unit. Just add the battery and carrying case and TOC can be measured in the field!
System Benefits
- Small footprint (508 x 355.6 x 609.6 mm, 20 x 14 x 24 in)
- Convenient case with wheels (weighs approximately 16 kg, 35 lb with analyzer & supplies)
- No sample digestion is required, making it a truly portable technique
- MANTECH’s MANTECH Pro™ software adds automation and a sleek user interface
Automated L50
The Automated L50 PeCOD® Analyzer provides unattended analysis for a large number of samples.
System Benefits
- Unattended, continuous analysis of 100s of samples
- System is pre-calibrated before the start of each work day
- Additional parameters can be added on, including pH, EC, alkalinity, BOD and turbidity
Online L50
The Online L50 PeCOD® Analyzer will autonomously grab samples from a low flow line or water tank, at scheduled time intervals.
System Benefits
- Save time and money through process optimization with real time OD results
- Option to add automated pH adjustment and dilutions
- Additional parameters can be added on, including pH, conductivity, alkalinity, and ammonia
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) touchscreen allows operators control of the analyzer
Autonomous Solutions
The Online L50 PeCOD® TOC Analyzer autonomously collects samples at scheduled time intervals. Get real-time TOC monitoring with autonomous sampling, flexible parameter options, and simple touchscreen control for efficient daily operations.
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Featured Case Study:
Taste and Odour Event Identified by PeCOD
A drinking water utility in Florida treats groundwater from an extensive wellfield system containing 48 different wells, as well as surface water from a local creek reservoir. Due to the large number of sources, overall influent quality varies greatly. This presents a need to constantly monitor influent water quality, and use feedback loops to optimize […]
Benefits of the PeCOD® Portable TOC Analyzer
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Rapid, Accurate Results
PeCOD delivers the fastest real-time COD results while lowering chemical and energy costs.
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Minimal Maintenance
Set sampling intervals and built-in automation minimize manual intervention.
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Operator-Friendly Design
No formal chemistry training or complex calibration required.
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One Tech, Multiple Configurations
Available in multiple configurations, it delivers robust performance and the flexibility to adapt to your laboratory’s needs.
Industry Applications
Proven Performance.
Trusted by Laboratories Worldwide.
Clients Committed to Better Water Globally
Support and Maintenance
From routine maintenance to advanced troubleshooting, MANTECH ensures your system runs at peak performance. With remote diagnostics, responsive field service, and expert repairs, we minimize disruptions and extend the life of your equipment.
Learn how our service solutions are built to protect your investment and optimize performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary mechanism of PeCOD® chemistry?
The primary driver of the peCOD method chemistry is advanced oxidation induced by photocatalysis with Titanium Dioxide (TiO2). Pure TiO2 is only photo-active at wavelengths below 380 nm. This is because a certain amount of light energy is required to bump the electrons around and cause the behaviors that we associate with photocatalysis. The UV LED in the PeCOD® COD Analyzer operates at a peak wavelength of 365 nm, with a minimum 360 nm and maximum 370 nm, ensuring that efficient photocatalysis is achieved.
What is total organic carbon?
TOC (Total Organic Carbon) is the amount of carbon based organic contaminants in a water system. TOC does not identify each specific organic contaminant present, but rather an absolute quantity of all carbon-bearing molecules. In other words, TOC is a way to measure organic contaminants that may pose a threat to drinking water or wastewater systems.
How does the PeCOD® method compare to BOD, TOC, and conventional COD?
BOD and COD methods differ from TOC because they measure the amount of oxygen that is depleted by organic species in water. There are several common methods to test wastewater and drinking water for organic pollutants, natural and chemical. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) compromise the three main methods of testing water samples. BOD and COD methods differ from TOC because they measure the amount of oxygen that is depleted by organic species in water. Moreover, TOC is a measure of all carbon (both organic and inorganic), rather than the oxygen that is reduced by these species. As written by a TOC manufacturer, “TOC on its own sheds no light on the oxidizability of the measured carbon or the amount of oxygen needed for its biodegradation.” Specific to COD, it measures the reactive fraction of the TOC. This is also known as oxidizability in the European Union. View the full article: Comparison of COD, BOD and TOC Methods for organics, which summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of the COD, BOD and TOC methods, and compares them to the PeCOD method.