AlgaeToximeterII
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Universal application area The all-rounder for the determination of toxic substances in water Proven bbe measurement technology

A delayed response time increases the risk of ecological and economic damage. In this case, the AlgaeToximeter II is used as a biomonitor. The AlgaeToximeter II combines biological expertise with technical „knowhow“, using cultured microalgae in an automated apparatus for quick pollutant detection. In the presence of pollutants, the performance of the algae in the toximeter is impaired. Despite the unknown chemical composition of the sample, the toxicity is displayed within a short time. No chemical or physical analysis can do that. Even more: an alarm is triggered above a preset threshold...

Use, control and maintenance The use of AlgaeToximeter II Additional data from AlgaeToximeter II CHARACTERISTICS ▶▶ Algae are stored directly in the device ▶▶ Suitable for fresh and sea water ▶▶ Algae class detection ▶▶ Blue-green algae detection ▶▶ Sample grinding ▶▶ Reference poison measurement ▶▶ Automatic cleaning of measuring chamber What are the additional properties of AlgaeToximeter II? The AlgaeToximeter II is robust in construction and operation: the integrated fermenter ensures a consistently high activity and quality of algae thanks to optimized growing conditions. For this...

Components, software and background The hose system with the components of AlgaeToximeter II Extensive studies on the toxicity of dangerous substances are recorded in the EU‘s “New Chemicals Database”. When compared to other test organisms, algae were very sensitive overall, albeit this statement says nothing about human toxicity. AlgaeToximeter II primarily records all substances that have a direct or indirect influence on Photosystem II. It is therefore understandable that the sensitivity to certain herbicides that act on photosynthesis is most pronounced (see picture below). Touchscreen...

SCOPE OF DELIVERY ▶▶ AlgaeToximeter II Technical details of AlgaeToximeter II NAME Measured variables Inhibition of photosynthesis, Total chlorophyll [μg Chl-a / l], Green algae concentration [μg Chl-a / l], Blue-green algae concentration [μg Chl-a / l], Diatom concentration [μg Chl-a / l], Cryptophyceae concentration [μg Chl-a / l], Yellow substances, Photosynthetic activity (Genty), Transmission (at 5 wavelengths) Measuring range ▶▶ 2nd independent plankton reactor Measurement method spectral fluorometry Sample temperature Sample volume Maintenance interval modem, LAN, 2 x analog output 4...