Thermo Orion Star A322 Portable Conductivity Meter
Features
- Calibration editing for accurate conductivity, TDS, salinity, and resistivity readings
- 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 5000 time-stamped data points
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Thermo Orion A322 portable conductivity meter stands up to demanding field applications to deliver advanced readings in any location. Four AA batteries, included with purchase of the A322, provide over 800 hours of continuous operation. The waterproof, battery-operated meter displays reliable conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity and temperature readings on a large, backlit LCD screen that automatically locks in stable readings.
Storage
The Thermo Orion Star A320 series portable meters provide the largest storage capacity available for time-stamped data points, which can be conveniently uploaded to a PC through the meter's USB and RS-232 ports. Automatic or 1 to 5 point manual calibration makes instrument setup simple, while icons provide quick updates on battery life, electrode status and calibration information. Five reference temperature options are available to provide accurate data under any conditions. The simple button layout and on-screen messages also assist with calibration and explain setup menu choices.
Benefits
- AUTO-READ function to alert user and lock on-screen readings when stable
- Up to 5 point calibration with calibration editing
- Selectable cell constant for use with 2- or 4-cell conductivity cells
- Selectable reading reference temperatures of 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 C to increase accuracy
- Includes standard practical salinity curve for salinity readings, linear or ISO/EN 27888 curves for TDS
- Non-volatile memory holds up to 5000 data points
- Electrode arm and newly-designed probe holder to place probes into samples
- Universal power supply or battery power option
- USB and RS-232 ports to upload data and update included data analysis software
- Multilanguage interface supports English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese
- IP67-rated housing (may be immersed for up to one hour with no water incursion)
- 3 year meter warranty
- Conductivity
- Range: 0.001 uS to 3000 mS
- Resolution: Min 0.001 uS or 4 significant figures
- Relative Accuracy: 0.5% reading +/-1 digit
- Reference: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 C (default)
- Compensation: Linear (0.0 to 10.0 %/C), nLn, nLFu, EP
- Compatible Cell Constants: 0.001 to 199.9
- Number of Calibration Points: Up to 5
- Calibration Editing: Yes
- Resistivity
- Range: 2 ohm to 100 meg-ohm
- Resolution: 2 ohm-cm
- Relative Accuracy: 0.5% reading +/-1 digit
- Salinity
- Type: Practical salinity or natural sea water
- Range: 0.01 to 80.0 ppt NaCl equivalent; 0.01 to 42 ppt practical
- Resolution: 0.01
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.1
- TDS
- Range: 0 to 200 ppt
- Resolution: 4 significant figures
- Relative Accuracy: 0.5% reading +/-1 digit
- TDS Factor Range: Linear 0.01 to 10.00
- Temperature
- Range: -5 to 105 C
- Resolution: 0.1
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.1 C
- Offset Calibration: 1 point
- Datalogging
- Number of Points: 5000 with time and date stamp
- Log Function: Manual, ready (AUTO-READ), timed
- Log Edit: Delete individual points, group of points or all
- General
- Display: Backlit LCD
- Inputs: 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: IP67, waterproof
- Warranty: 36 months (from date of purchase)
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