YSI IDS ProOBOD Optical BOD Probe
Features
- User-replaceable, low-maintenance sensor cap with 1-year life
- Guarded sensor - the sensor guard provides protection of the sensor tip when taking the BOD probe in and out of BOD bottles
- Self-stirring to provide representative sample and increase response times
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The YSI ProOBOD Optical BOD Probe is designed for use with all models of the YSI MultiLab, including the 4010-1W, 4010-2W, and 4010-3W. Optical, luminescent technology eliminates the probe warm-up period and membrane changes. The self-stirring BOD probe has a super quiet lab stirrer that helps ensure a representative sample and improves DO response times.
IDS Intelligent Digital Sensors
The IDS sensors automatically store their unique serial number and calibration data. In addition, they also digitally process the measurement signal. The sensors can be moved from instrument to instrument and maintain their calibration data and transmit this information to the new instrument.
Benefits
- 2-year warranty
- Reliable and serviceable
- Probe body tapered to fit into a standard 300 mL BOD bottle
- Extremely quiet operation
- No warm-up time required
- Self-stirring to provide a representative sample and increase response times
Type: Optical; dynamic luminescence quenching lifetime detection with self-stirring mechanism
Dissolved Oxygen Range: 0 to 50 mgL; 0 to 500% air saturation
Dissolved Oxygen Accuracy: 0 to 20 mg/L, +/-0.1 mg/L or +/-1% of reading, whichever greater; 20 to 50 mg/L, +/-10% reading
Dissolved Oxygen Resolution: 0.01 mg/L; 0.1%
Total Dissolved Solids: 0 to 1,999 mg/L; 0.0 to 199.9 g/L +/-0.5% of value
Temperature Range: Ambient 10 to 40ºC (50 to 104ºF); Compensation mg/L -5 to 50ºC (23 to 104ºF) (extrapolates beyond 45ºC)
Temperature Accuracy: +/-0.2ºC
Temperature Resolution: 0.1ºC
Typical Response Time: 95% in 22 seconds with stirring; 95% in 40 seconds without stirring
Warranty: 2 years; 1 year DO sensor cap
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