Thermo Orion Star A215 Benchtop pH/Conductivity Meter
The Thermo Orion Star A215 benchtop pH/conductivity meter with electrode stand is ideal for recording pH and conductivity in the lab with Orion electrodes.
Features
- Capable of reading pH, mV, RmV, conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity and temperature
- 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 A215 benchtop pH/conductivity meter is the ideal choice for any lab. The informative, backlit display shows pH, mV, RmV, conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity and temperature readings along with time, date, sample ID, user ID and calibration information. For advanced users, features such as stability and averaging choices provide additional options.
Data Storage
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 pH calibration with editing, 5 selectable reading reference temperatures and a multitude of curve options for conductivity.
Benefits
- AUTO-READ function alerts the user and locks on-screen readings when stable
- Up to 5 point pH calibration with automatic recognition for USA/NIST and DIN buffers
- Calibration editing feature to fix errors without recalibration
- Selectable cell constant allows for use with 2- or 4-cell conductivity cells
- Selectable reading reference temperatures of 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 C with linear, non-linear, nLFu or EP curve options
- Choice of practical salinity or natural sea water curves for salinity readings
- Linear or ISO/EN 27888 curves for TDS
- 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
- 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)
- 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, default 0.49
- 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/Conductivity 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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