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Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide
Parameter
Specification
Measurement Method
ISO 7027 compliant nephelometric
method (90°)
Measurement Range
0 to 1000 NTU
Automatic Range Selection
0.01 to 19.99 NTU
20.0 to 99.9 NTU
100 to 1000 NTU
Resolution
0.01 NTU (0 to 19.99 NTU)
0.1 NTU (20 to 99.9 NTU)
1 NTU (100 to 1000 NTU)
Precision
±2% of reading ± 1 LSD for 0 to 500 NTU;
±3% of reading ± 1 LSD for 501 to 1000 NTU
Calibration Standards
0.02 NTU, 20 NTU, 100 NTU, 800 NTU
Standardization
EPA approved polymer-based primary
standards
Light Source
Infrared-emitting diode (850 nm wavelength)
Light Source Life
> 1,000,000 tests
Detector
Silicon photovoltaic
Stray Light
< 0.02 NTU
Display
4 digit 14 segments customized liquid crystal
display with annunciators
Sample Vials (Cuvettes)
Glass vials with screw caps, fill line and
indexing mark, 51 (H) x 25 (Dia) mm ( 2 x 1 in)
Sample Volume Required
10 mL (0.33 oz)
Operating Temperature Range
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Sample Temperature Range
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Operating Humidity Range
0 to 90% relative humidity,
non-condensing at 30 °C (86 °F)
Power Supply
4 x AAA alkaline batteries
Battery Life
> 1200 readings
Enclosure Type
ABS plastic
Waterproof Rating:
IP67
Regulatory Certification
CE, cTUVus, TUV 3-in-1, FCC part 15
Insulation Rating
Pollution Degree 2
Weight:
Meter: 0.23 kg (0.51 lb)
Meter with case: 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)
Dimensions
Meter: 7.9 (W) x 17.2 (L) x 5.0 (H) cm
(3.1 x 6.8 x 2.0 in)
Meter & case: 35 (W) x 27 (L) x 15 (H) cm
(13.8 x 10.6 x 5.9 in)
Specifications