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AquaFluor

The AquaFluor is a lightweight, inexpensive, handheld fluorometer & turbidimeter (combination) ideal for field use.

Its small size and durability makes the AquaFluor perfect for users who require quick measurements in the field.  Dual-channel capability allows users to measure fluorescence & turbidity in one sample. While small in size, performance has not been compromised.

 

Available Parameter

• CDOM/FDOM
• Chlorophyll
• Chlorophyll in vivo
• Fluorescein Dye
• Oil
• Optical Brighteners
• Phycocyanin (freshwater cyanobacteria)
• Phycoerythrin (marine cyanobacteria)
• Rhodamine Dye
• Turbidity

FEATURES

Features:

  • Dual channels allow for quick toggling between two applications
  • Small size easily fits in shirt or jacket pocket
  • Dustproof and watertight for field use, it even floats!
  • Single-point plus blank calibration
  • 12 bit resolution
  • Operates using AAA batteries for >1,000 measurements per set
  • 5 second warm up
  • Low maintenance field fluorometer
Specs

• Specifications

Application Minimum Detection Limit Linear Range
Ammonium  0.1 μM  0 – 100 μM*
 CDOM/FDOM  0.1 ppb  0 – 1000 ppb
 Chl Extracted – Acidification  0.5 μg/L 0 – 300 μg/L
 Chl in vivo  0.3 μg/L  0 – 300 μg/L
 Fluorescein Dye  0.4 ppb  0 – 400 ppb
 Optical Brighteners  0.5 ppm  0-30,000 ppm
 Phycocyanin
(Freshwater Cyanobacteria)
 150 cells/ml  0-150,000 cells/ml
 Phycoerythrin
(Marine Cyanobacteria)
 150 cells/ml  0-150,000 cells/ml
 Rhodamine Dye  0.4 ppb  0 – 400 ppb
 Turbidity  0.5 NTU  0 – 1000 NTU


*Ammonium linear range >10 μM requires minicell adapter and minicells

AquaFluor Physical Specifications
Weight in Air  0.4 kg
Size  4.45 cm x 8.9 cm x 18.4 cm
Warm-up Time  5 seconds
Case  IP 67 standard; dustproof/waterproof
Temperature  5-40°C


AquaFluor Electrical Specifications
Power  4 AAA batteries
Detector  Photodiode 300nm-1,000 nm capable
Downloads
Additional files
Aquafluor Quick Start Guide

Aquafluor Quick Start Guide

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Videos
  • Fluorometer calibration with liquid primary standards
  • https://youtu.be/y1UBoezXU6U
    Fluorometer Qualitative Calibration: In Vivo Chlorophyll
  • Using a Fluorometer To Detect Optic Brighteners In Water Quality Samples
  • Lightweight, water-tight and easy-to-use field fluorometer

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