AquaFluor® is a lightweight, inexpensive, handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter ideal for field use. Its small size and durability make the AquaFluor® perfect for the user who needs quick measurements away from the laboratory. Dual-chan- nel capability allows users to measure fluorescence and turbidity in one sample. While small in size, performance has not been compromised
Product Highlights:
Dual channels allow for quick toggling between two applications
Small size easily fits in shirt or jacket pocket
Dustproof and waterproof, it even floats!
Single-point plus blank calibrationn
12 bit resolution
Operates using AAA batteries for >1,000 measurements per set
5 second warm up
Low maintenance field fluorometer
AquaFluor® Handheld Fluorometer Specifications
Application Minimum Detection Limit Dynamic Range
Ammonium 0.1_6;M 0 - 100 _6;M*
CDOM/FDOM
0.1 ppb
0 - 1000 ppb
Chlorophyll a Extracted - Acidification 0.5 _6;g/L 0 - 300 _6;g/L
Chlorophyll in vivo 0.3 _6;g/L 0 - 300 _6;g/L
Fluorescein Dye 0.4 ppb 0 - 400 ppb
Optical Brighteners 0.5 ppm 0 - 30,000 ppm
Phycocyanin
(Freshwater Cyanobacteria) 1 ppb
10 ppb 0 - 3,500 ppb
0 - 20,000 ppb**
Phycoerythrin
(Marine Cyanobacteria) 150 cells/ml 0 - 150,000 cells/ml
Rhodamine Dye 0.4 ppb 0 - 400 ppb
Turbidity 0.5 NTU 0-1000 NTU
* Ammonium linear range >10 _6;M requires minicell adapter and minicell
** PC linear range >3500 ppb requires minicell adapter and minicells
AquaFluor Physical Specifications
Weight in Air 13.9oz; 0.4kg
Size 1.75" x 3.5" x 7.25"; 4.45cm x 8.9cm x 18.4 cm
Warm-up Time 5 seconds
Case IP 67 standard; dustproof/waterproof
Temperature 41-104°F; 5-40°C
AquaFluor Electrical Specifications
Power 4 AAA batteries (standard or rechargeable)
Detector Photodiode 300nm - 1,000nm capable