Turner Designs AquaFlash Handheld Active Fluorometer
Features
- Outputs total chlorophyll (ug/L) and photosynthetic efficiency (yield)
- Obtain results in less than 15 seconds
- Handheld, battery powered instrument with data logging
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The AquaFlash provides quick and accurate estimations for total chlorophyll and photosynthetic efficiency "health" of algae using in vivo fluorescence detection. Results are displayed and automatically logged to be viewed or downloaded at a later time. The AquaFlash has a total data storage capacity of 1,000 measurements which includes raw fluorescence values along with calculated estimates for user reference.
- MDL: 0.3 µg/L
- Linear Range: 0.3-100 µg/L
- Linearity: 0.99R²
- Weight in Air: 13.9 oz; 0.4 kg
- Size: 1.75" x 3.5" x 7.25"; 4.45cm x 8.9cm x 18.4cm
- Warm-up Time: 5 seconds
- Case: IP67 standard; dustproof/waterproof
- Temperature: 41-104° F; 5-40° C
- Power: 4 AAA batteries (standard or rechargeable)
- Max Data Capacity: 1,000 measurements
- Data Output: ASCII
- (1) AquaFlash handheld active fluorometer
- (1) Set of batteries
- (1) 10x10mm square glass cuvette
- (1) 60cc disposable syringe
- (1) Storage pouch
- (1) Download cable
- (1) Download utility software
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