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PS-2121

The PS-2121 Colorimeter measures the transmittance (%) of different colors of 
light through a solution, and can be used to determine a solution’s concentration.

Colorimeter Quick Start

1. Connect a PASPORT

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 interface to a USB port on your computer or to a USB hub. 

(If using an Xplorer, connect the Xplorer cable to a USB port on your computer.)

2. Connect the sensor to the PASPORT interface (USB Link, PowerLink, Xplorer, etc.).
3. The software launches when it detects a PASPORT

 

 sensor. Select a choice from 

the PASPORTAL window.

Specifications:

Range:

0 to 100% transmittance

Wavelengths:

Red (660 nm), orange (610 nm), 
green (565 nm), blue (468 nm) 

Accuracy:

±

 0.5% transmittance

Resolution:

0.1% transmittance

Default sample rate

1 sample/sec

Maximum sample rate:

*

5 samples/sec

Temp. Range:

**

5–40°C (recommended)

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Colorimeter

The recommended sample rate is 1 Hz for color and Beer’s law studies.   

If you plan to do reaction order studies, use a faster sample rate.

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The temperature range applies to both the temperature of the solution in 

the cuvette and the ambient temperature.  Using the Colorimeter above 
or below the recommended range or with condensation may give false 
readings.  

Calibration
button

cuvette holder

cuvette

lid

Equipment Setup

Equipment equipment needed: 

• PASPORT interface with USB-compatible computer or Xplorer (PS-2000) 

• DataStudio

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, DataStudio Lite, or EZscreen software

Colorimeter Usage Tips

Colorimeter Specifications

CARD 1A

CARD 1B

800-772-8700  •  916-786-3800  •  [email protected]  •  www.pasco.com

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Summary of Contents for PS-2121

Page 1: ...smittance Resolution 0 1 transmittance Default sample rate 1 sample sec Maximum sample rate 5 samples sec Temp Range 5 40 C recommended 012 08158C 1 2 3 Colorimeter The recommended sample rate is 1 Hz for color and Beer s law studies If you plan to do reaction order studies use a faster sample rate The temperature range applies to both the temperature of the solution in the cuvette and the ambient...

Page 2: ...nd forth to evenly mix the solution without creating bubbles 3 Insert the cuvette containing distilled water into the cuvette holder and tightly close the lid 4 Plug the Colorimeter into the PASPORT interface launch DataStudio and click the Start button to begin collecting data The default graph displays the transmittance readings for each of the four possible wavelength settings Click the Stop bu...

Page 3: ...he sample 4 To check your calibration reinsert the cuvette close the lid and click the Start button in DataStudio All color readings should approximate 100 transmittance 1 2 3 Experiment Suggestions Performing reaction rate enzymatic and bacterial growth studies Monitoring the concentration of substances in water or other solutions 012 08158C Orienting the Cuvette Optional To minimize reading vari...

Page 4: ...e runs of data click the Toggle button Note To simultaneously view all colors in one graph you must use either DataStudio or DataStudio Lite Note Colorimeter options appear in the Setup window when you connect a Colorimeter to a USB link To view all Colorimeter measurement options use the Maximize button in the Setup window Using the Colorimeter with Xplorer 1 Turn on the Xplorer 2 Plug the Colori...

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