Thermo Orion Star A222 Portable Conductivity Meter
Features
- Displays conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity and temperature readings using Orion 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
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 | STARA2220 | Orion Star A222 Conductivity Portable Meter | $772.20 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
 | STARA2225 | Orion Star A222 Conductivity Portable Meter Kit | $1,214.10 | Usually ships in 3-5 days | ||
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The waterproof, battery-operated Thermo Orion Star A222 portable conductivity meter stands up to the most demanding field applications and delivers over 800 hours of continuous operation. The meter can be calibrated manually or automatically using Thermo conductivity standards to make the setup process easy. It comes equipped with 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.
The rugged, user-friendly meter displays conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity and temperature readings on a large, backlit LCD screen, while icons provide quick updates on battery life, electrode status and calibration information. Simple button layout and on-screen messages simplify calibration and explain setup menu choices.
- AUTO-READ function to alert user and lock on-screen readings when stable
- Selectable cell constant for use with 2- or 4-cell conductivity cells
- Selectable reading reference temperatures of 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 1000 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: 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
- Range: 0.01 to 80.0 ppt NaCl equivalent; 0.01 to 42 ppt practical
- Resolution: 0.01
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.1
- TDS
- Range: 1 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: 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: 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)
Yes, the Thermo Orion Star A122, A222 and A322 are all portable conductivity meters. The A122 has a conductivity range of 0.1 uS/cm to 200 mS/cm while the A222 and A322 have a greater range from 0.1 uS/cm to 3000 mS/cm. The A122 will not automatically calculate salinity. The A322 allows for calibration editing. The A122 has a 50-point datalog memory, the A222 has a 1000-point time/date stamped memory and the A322 has a 5000-point time/date stamped memory.
When measuring total dissolved solids, ppt means parts per thousand.
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