Extech SDL150 Dissolved Oxygen Meter
Features
- Stores 99 readings manually and 20M readings via 2G SD card
- User programmable sampling rate: 1 second to 8hrs:59min:59sec
- Automatic temperature compensation
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Extech Dissolved Oxygen Meter/Datalogger features a dual backlit display of oxygen concentration and temperature. The meter measures dissolved oxygen from 0 to 20.0mg/L and 0 to 100.0% oxygen plus temperature from 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C). The automatic temperature compensation is from 0 to 50°C via the temperature probe sensor built into the polarographic type oxygen probe.
Mechanics
An offset adjustment is used for zero function to make relative measurements. The data logger stores 99 readings manually and 20M readings via the 2G SD card. User programmable sampling rates are from 1 second to 8hrs:59min:59sec. The built-in PC interface lets users easily transfer data points to a PC for further analysis. Additional meter functions include min/max, data hold, automatic power off, and disable.
- Dissolved oxygen range: 0 to 20.0 mg/L
- Dissolved oxygen accuracy: ±0.4 mg/L
- Probe compensation and adjustment: salt: 0 to 50%
- Oxygen range: 0 to 100.0%
- Oxygen accuracy: ±0.7%
- Probe compensation and adjustment: altitude: 0 to 8910m
- Temperature range: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
- Temperature accuracy: ±0.8°C/1.5°F
- Probe compensation and adjustment: 0 to 50°C
- Meter dimensions: 7.2 x 2.9 x 1.9" (182 x 73 x 47.5mm)
- Meter weight: 25.6oz(725g)
- Probe dimensions: 28mm(1.1")D x 190mm(7.5")L
- (1) Datalogger
- (1) Probe with 4m cable
- (6) AA batteries
- (1) SD card
- (2) Spare replacement membranes
- (1) Electrolyte
- (1) Hard carrying case
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