Thermo Orion Star A214 Benchtop pH/ISE Meter
Features
- Displays pH, mV, RmV, ISE and temperature readings using Orion waterproof BNC electrodes
- AUTO-READ function alerts user and locks stable readings on backlit LCD screen
- USB and RS-232 ports allow easy data transfer of up to 2000 time-stamped data points
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Thermo Orion Star A214 benchtop pH/ISE better is the ideal choice for any lab. The informative, backlit display shows pH, mV, RmV, ISE and temperature readings along with electrode status, time, date, sample ID, user ID and calibration points. For advanced users, features such as stability and averaging choices provide additional options. The meter is easy to set up and use while providing reliable measurement of pH and ionic concentrations for quality control and general analysis applications. Automatic pH calibration or 1 to 5 point manual calibration for pH and direct ion measurement ensures accuracy even at extremes of concentration.
Easy Integration
Thermo Orion Star A210 series benchtop meters provide a large storage capacity for time-stamped data points, which can be conveniently uploaded to a PC through the meter's USB and RS-232 ports. Complimentary data analysis software allows users to quickly view and manipulate data. Accuracy can be ensured through 5 point calibration and calibration editing features.
Benefits
- AUTO-READ function alerts user and locks on-screen readings when stable
- Up to 5 point pH calibration with automatic recognition of USA/NIST and DIN buffers
- Up to 5 point ISE calibration with timed end point, linear point-to-point, non-linear selectable auto-blank and low-concentration range stability features
- Calibration editing allows user to fix calibration errors without complete recalibration
- USB and RS-232 ports to upload data and update included data analysis software
- Non-volatile memory holds up to 2000 time-stamped data points
- Electrode arm and newly-designed probe holder to place probes into samples
- Universal power supply or battery power option
- Interface supports English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese languages
- IP54-rated splashproof housing
- 3 year meter warranty"
- pH
- Range: -2.00 to 20.00
- Resolution: 0.1, 0.01, 0.001
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.002
- Calibration Points: Up to 5
- mV/RmV
- Range: +/-2000.0 mV
- Resolution: 0.1 mV
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.2mV or 0.05%, whichever is greater
- EH ORP Mode: Yes
- ISE
- Range: 0 to 19999
- Resolution: Up to 3 significant figures
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.2 mV or +/-0.05%, whichever is greater
- Units: ppm, M, mg/L, %, ppb, none
- Calibration Points: Up to 5
- Calibration Editing: Yes
- Calibration Features: Timed end point, linear point to point, non-linear selectable auto-blank, low concentration range stability
- Temperature
- Range: -5 to 105 C
- Resolution: 0.1
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.1 C
- Offset Calibration: 1 point
- Datalogging
- Number of Points: 2000 with time and date stamp
- Log Function: Manual, ready (AUTO-READ), timed
- Log Edit: Delete lindividual points, group of points or all
- General
- Display: Backlit LCD
- Inputs: pH Electrode - BNC, ATC Probe - 8-pin mini-DIN
- Outputs: RS-232, USB
- Power Adapter: Universal AC, 100-240 VAC
- Battery Power: 4 AAs, 800 hrs life
- Environmental Requirements: 5 to 45 C and 5 to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
- Regulatory and Safety: CE, TUV 3-1, FCC Class A
- IP Rating: IP54, splashproof and dustproof
- Warranty: 36 months (from date of purchase)
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