Fast & simple measurement of living cells in water An easy-to-operate field instrument for checking ballast water Direct measurement without preparation

An instrument for the measurement of living algae cells in a water sample Ballast water is essential for the stability and manoeuvrability of ships cruising the seas. Marine plants, algae, animals, and microbes cross the oceans in the ships’ ballast water. Discharged at the port of destination, these organisms are released into a different environment. Here they act as invaders which can seriously disrupt the indigenous ecology with negative consequences for the economy. Regulations regarding ballast water discharge were implemented by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in September...

Features Suitable measures such as ballast water treatment have to reduce the biomass in the transported water. The acceptable threshold is 10 cells/ml or less. The verification of the measures requires suitable and practical instrumentation. The 10cells method has been verified by comparison measurements with different laboratory methods, for example by the independent BWMS-certifier NIOZ: most sensitive device on the market detection limit of 1 living cell/ml measuring time less than 1 minute robust and easy handling 4.3" TFT screen mobile use - powered with internal batteries NOW! With PDF...

Tested on a ballast water analysis cruise (Meteor cruise M116/2) Linear over a large concentration range Verified by microscopy DESCRIPTION living algae cells/ml Measuring range Dimensions (H x W x D) Power supply 25.8 x 24.3 x 11.7 cm 110/240 V – 50/60 Hz, internal rechargeable batteries Used for BWMS compliance certifications Protection class Tested by port authorities Storage temperature Environmental temperature Data capacity Power supply Lithium rechargeable batteries Battery life > 300 measure cycles per charge Best equipment for the size range between 10 µm and 50 µm Used by BWMS industry...