Thermo Orion Star A221 Portable pH Meter
Features
- Displays pH, mV, RmV 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 1000 time-stamped data points
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The waterproof, battery-operated Thermo Orion Star A221 portable pH meter stands up to the most demanding field applications and delivers over 800 hours of continuous operation. The meter displays pH, mV and temperature readings on a large, backlit LCD screen and automatically locks in stable readings.
Storage
The Thermo Orion Star A221 portable meter provides 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. 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. The simple button layout and on-screen messages also assist with calibration and explain setup menu choices.
Benefits
- AUTO-READ function alerts user and locks on-screen readings when stable
- Up to 5 point pH calibration
- Automatic recognition of USA/NIST and DIN buffers
- Easy to recall calibration slope data for procedure checks
- Non-volatile memory holds up to 1000 data points
- USB and RS-232 ports to upload data and update included data analysis software
- Universal power supply or battery power option
- Includes (4) AA batteries to provide over 800 hours of operation
- Universal power adapter (sold separately) runs meter on AC power
- Multilanguage interface supports English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese
- IP67-rated waterproof housing (can be immersed up to one hour with no water incursion) 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
- Temperature
- Range: -5 to 105 C
- Resolution: 0.1
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.1 C
- Offset Calibration: 1 point
- Datalogging
- Number of Points: 1000 with time and date stamp
- Log Function: Manual, Automatic with AUTO-READ
- Log Edit: Delete last reading 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: IP67, waterproof
- Warranty: 36 months (from date of purchase)
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