Blue-Green Algae

Hydrolab provides the most accurate Blue-Green Algae sensor available on a multiprobe.

Features:

Available in two forms, one for detecting phycocyanin (fresh water), and one for detecting phycoerythrin (marine water)
Ultra-compact size designed specifically for integration into the Hydrolab DS5X, DS5, and MS5
Available with solid Secondary Standards to provide a quick and simple method to verify the sensor's stability over time
The Secondary Standard can be adjusted to correlate to a known Blue-Green Algae concentration
Three auto-selected gain ranges provide a wide measurement range of 100 to 2,000,000 cells/mL for either phycocyanin or phycoerythrin

Benefits:

Identifies potential algal blooms before they become problematic, allowing time for corrective action
Incredibly fast response time through electronic filtration of ambient light
Excellent turbidity rejection due to small sample volume design and high quality optical filters
Cost-optimized for affordability and value

Optical Characteristics:

Light Source:	Light Emitting Diode
Detector:	Photodiode
Excitation Wavelength:	Phycocyanin 590 nm Phycoerythrin 525 nm
Emission Wavelength:	Phycocyanin 650 nm Phycoerythrin 570 nm

Product Data:

Specs

Minimum Detection Limit:	100 cells/mL
Dynamic Range:	Low sensitivity: 150-2,000,000 cells/mL Med. sensitivity: 150-200,000 cells/mL High sensitivity: 150-20,000 cells/mL
Accuracy:	+/- 3% for signal level equivalents of 1 ppb rhodamine WT dye or higher using a rhodamine sensor
Resolution:	20 cells/mL
Sensor housing:	Stainless steel: Standard housing for typical fresh water applications. Titanium option: Corrosion-resistant housing for use in aggressive saline environments such as oceans, bays and estuaries. Consult with your sales representative to determine which sensor best fits your needs.