Blue-green algae

Blue Green Algae

Applications

  • Determination of blue-green algae in water as a method to estimate and monitor the total concentration of algae in rivers, lakes, ponds, sea water, marine surveys, aquaculture, drinking water sources and other fields of algae and phytoplankton monitoring.
Blue-green algae

Description

Online probe for the determination of the amount of blue-green algae in water.

Method

UV fluorescence is used to measure the concentration of blue-green algae in solution. The result is given in number of cells/ml.

Features

Measured parameter Blue Green Algae

Range

0 - 300,000 cells/ml
Limit of detection 300 cells
Demineralized water Not required

Reagents and standards

Technical Specifications

Model 3S-BGA
Sampling Mode Continuous.
Sample Pressure: max 3 bar
Temperature: 0 ‐ 50°C (32‐ 122°F)
Drain Pressure-free drain
Connection: 12 mm (½-in.)
Input Streams 2
Material Titanium
Dimensions (H x W x D) 190 x 45 x 45 mm (7.4 x 1.8 x 1.8 in)
Weight 1 kg (2 lbs)
Power Supply Input Voltage: 5 - 12 VDC
Power consumption: max. 1 W
Output signals 2 x 4-20 mA analog outputs
Modbus via RS485
Alarms 2 SPDT programmable voltage-free relays
Digital Input None
Ambient Temperature 0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F)
Ambient Humidity 100 % RH
Protection Grade IP68