Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO/Temperature Multiparameter Meter Kit
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Product Feature
- Portable meter can display temperature with individual pH, ISE (ion selective electrode), conductivity results, RDO/DO in percent saturation, concentration results with temperature, or all results at once on the large backlit LCD screen for advanced water measurements on location
- Provides clear screen prompts, updateable soft keys, and an interface that supports multiple languages for ease of use
- Data logging function can be set to timed, manual, and auto-read to lock readings on the screen, with an alert that signals when reading is stable
- Selectable cell constant allows meter use with two- or four-cell conductivity cells
- Kit includes pH/ATC electrode, conductivity cell, RDO luminescent probe, protective armor with electrode holder, hard carrying case, ten 15mL pouches of 1413 μS conductivity standard, electrode rinse solution, pH 4.01 buffer solution, pH 7.0 buffer solution, pH 10.01 buffer solution, and 475mL electrode storage solution
Product Description
The Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 portable meter with kit displays pH, ISE (ion selective electrode), conductivity, and RDO/DO measurements plus temperature on the large, backlit LCD screen for advanced water testing on location. The display can show each parameter with temperature individually or all three measurements with temperature at once. Electrode status, time, date, sample ID, user ID, and calibration points are also displayed with the measurements. The meter is designed for ease of use and reduced training requirements, with clear screen prompts, updateable soft keys, and an interface that supports English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Chinese. A pre-programmed auto-read function is available to lock stable readings on the screen, with an indicator alert that signals when the reading is stable. The meter can also be set for timed readings that gather data at specific time intervals. Non-volatile memory holds up to 5,000 data points with time and date stamp. Updates for meter software and complimentary data analysis software are available for download.
The selectable cell constant allows use with two- or four-cell conductivity cells. Practical salinity or natural sea water curves can be selected for salinity readings. Linear or ISO/EN 27888 curves can be selected for total dissolved solids (TDS) readings. pH calibration is available up to five points, with automatic recognition for USA/NIST and DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) buffers. Conductivity calibration has selectable reading reference temperatures of 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 degrees C with linear, non-linear, nLFu, or EP curve options. Errors can be fixed without a complete recalibration by using the calibration editing function.
DO results are enhanced with automatic temperature, manual salinity, and automatic or manual barometric pressure compensation. DO calibration can be performed with water-saturated air, air-saturated water, zero point, or a custom point with Winkler titration. The RDO luminescent dissolved oxygen probe eliminates changing the membrane with a simple once-a-year cap change. The probe is not affected by color or turbidity, and is suitable for measurements from effluent, aeration basins, and influent.
The meter has an IP 67 rating for protection against dust and short periods of immersion in water. Meter input ports include Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC), reference pin, 8-pin Mini-DIN, and 9-Pin Mini-DIN. Output ports include RS-232 and USB. Certifications for this meter include CE, TÜV, and FCC Class A limits.
The kit includes a pH/ATC electrode, conductivity cell, RDO luminescent probe, protective armor with electrode holder, hard carrying case, conductivity standard, electrode rinse solution, three pH buffer solutions, and electrode storage solution.
Specifications
pH range | -2.000 to 20.000 pH |
pH relative accuracy | + or – 0.002 pH |
mV/RmV range | + or – 2,000.0mV |
mV/RmV relative accuracy | + or – 0.2mV or + or – 0.05% of reading, whichever is greater |
ISE range | 0 to 19,999 |
ISE relative accuracy | + or – 0.2mV or + or – 0.05% of reading, whichever is greater |
Conductivity range | 0.001μS to 3,000mS |
Conductivity relative accuracy | 0.5% reading + or – 1 digit |
Resistivity range | 2 ohms to 100 megohms |
Resistivity relative accuracy | 0.5% reading + or – 1 digit |
TDS range | 0 to 200ppt |
TDS relative accuracy | 0.5% reading + or – 1 digit |
DO range (polarographic concentration) | 0 to 90mg/L |
DO relative accuracy (polarographic concentration) | + or – 0.2 |
RDO concentration range | 0 to 50mg/L |
RDO relative accuracy | + or – 0.1mg/L up to 8mg/L; + or – 0.2mg/L from 8 to 20mg/L; + or –10% of reading from 20 to 50mg/L |
Temperature range | -5 to 105 degrees C/23 to 221 degrees F (0 to 50 degrees C/32 to 122 degrees F with RDO) |
Temperature relative accuracy | + or – 0.1 |
Power source | (4) 1.5V AA batteries (installed) |
A multiparameter meter is a benchtop or handheld device that can take multiple readings on a single sample. It measures parameters such as the pH level (acidity or alkalinity of a substance), conductivity (the amount of salts or other compounds present in water), dissolved oxygen (DO, the amount of oxygen in a liquid), temperature, total dissolved solids (TDS, anything present in water other than the pure water molecule and suspended solids), salinity, resistivity, and oxidation reduction potential (ORP). Applications for multiparameter meters include water testing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, winemaking, water-treatment plants, and acquaculture. Devices with a benchtop body are often used for indoor laboratory use or in a manufacturing setting; handheld, portable devices are typically used for fieldwork. Sensors are used with a meter to measure the parameters of a substance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific manufactures analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, consumables, and software under the Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific brands, among others. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.
What’s in the Box?
- Star A329 pH/ISE/conductivity/DO portable meter
- 8107UWMMD Orion ROSS Triode 3-in-1 pH/ATC electrode, with 3m/10ft. cable
- 013010MD Orion DuraProbe conductivity cell, with 3m/10ft. cable
- 087010MD Orion RDO dissolved oxygen probe, with stainless steel sensor guard, calibration sleeve, optical cap, 3m/10ft. cable
- STARA-CS hard carrying case
- STARA-AR protective armor with electrode holder
- (10) 910410 Orion pH 4.01 buffer, 15mL pouch
- (10) 910710 Orion pH 7 buffer, 15mL pouch
- (10) 911010 Orion pH 10.01 buffer, 15mL pouch
- 810001 Orion ROSS electrode storage solution, 475mL
- (10) 01100710 Orion 1413 μS conductivity standard, 15mL pouch
- (10) 911110 Electrode rinse solution, 15mL pouch
- 810001 ROSS electrode storage solution, 475mL
- (4) 1.5V AA batteries (installed)
Thermo Scientific Orion Star A329 Portable pH/ISE/Conductivity/RDO/DO/Temperature Multiparameter Meter Kit Review
I've purchased a number of these meters b/c the combination of high quality pH measurements with luminescent DO technology in one meter is very attractive. Unfortunately the meter still needs some design work to be a worthy competitor as a field meter. The connections for the conductivity and RDO have proven very problematic and I doubt they will last as long as I'd like. Their claim of waterproofing is misleading since the claim requires connections be covered but they provide grossly underdesigned connections and connection covers. The data interface is Hyperterminal text that is ancient and not user friendly--really not appropriate for handling larger data and calibration set logs. If you can keep this meter protected, manage the weak connections, and be patient with the data interface, the technology works well enough to be a valuable meter.This review is based on a cumulative field experience of over 100 years amongst myself and other field staff in our office using multiple types of field equipment.
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