Thermo Orion Star A323 Portable RDO/DO Meter
Features
- Measures DO concentration/saturation with Orion polarographic or RDO optical probes
- 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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The waterproof, battery-operated Thermo Orion Star A323 portable RDO/DO meter stands up to the most demanding field applications to deliver the most advanced performance of any portable meter. Four AA batteries, included with purchase of the Thermo Orion Star A323, provide over 800 hours of continuous operation so the instrument is ready when it's needed, where it's needed. Compatible with Orion polarographic and RDO optical probes, the meter displays reliable DO concentration, DO saturation and temperature readings on a large, backlit LCD screen and automatically locks in stable readings.
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. The Thermo Orion Star A323 supports several calibration methods and compensation options to produce accuracte readings, 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.
- AUTO-READ function to alert user and lock on-screen readings when stable
- Accepts Orion polarographic and RDO optical probes
- Automatic temperature compensation, manual salinity compensation and automatic or manual barometric pressure compensation
- Calibration options include water-saturated air, air-saturated water, Winkler titration and zero point
- 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
- Dissolved Oxygen Polarographic Concentration (% Sat)
- Range: 0 to 90 mg/L (0 to 600 %)
- Resolution: 0.01, 0.1 (0.1,1)
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.2 (+/-2 %)
- Dissolved Oxygen RDO Concentration (% Sat)
- Range: 0 to 50 mg/L (0 to 500 %)
- Resolution: 0.01, 0.1 (0.1,1)
- Relative Accuracy: +/-0.1 up to 8 mg/L;+/-0.2 from 8 to 20 mg/L; 10% of reading above 20 mg/L(+/-2 %)
- Dissolved Oxygen
- Manual Barometric Pressure Compensation: 450.0 to 850.0 mm Hg
- Manual Salinity Factor Correction: 0 to 45 ppt
- Calibration Features: Water-saturated air, air-saturated water, manual (Winkler) and zero point
- Sensor type: Polarographic or RDO
- Temperature
- Range: 0 to 50 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, Automatic with AUTO-READ
- Log Edit: Delete last reading or all
- General
- Display: Backlit LCD
- Inputs: 9-pin mini-DIN
- Output: 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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