Pro-Oceanus Solu-Blu Dissolved CH4 Probe
Features
- Provides continuous 24/7 dissolved CH4 monitoring
- Fully temperature and pressure compensated
- Ideal for groundwater baseline monitoring or lab fermentation studies
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Solu-Blu dissolved CH4 probe can be used for long-term continuous in-situ monitoring to provide dissolved methane data for applications such as groundwater baseline monitoring and laboratory fermentation studies. The probe provides fully temperature and pressure-compensated data. Flow-through and in-line adapters are also available for simple and effective industrial solutions.
Mechanics
The measurement of a gas dissolved in a liquid is facilitated by a semi-permeable membrane that allows gases to transfer from water into a gas head space where the measurement is made. The simple yet rugged sensor allows for the monitoring of methane in a range of environments and liquids. The probe is configured for multiple data output formats to allow for rapid integration into most platforms for data transmission and collection with minimal time and effort.
Sensor Performance | |
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CH4 Measurement Ranges | 0-30 mg/L 0-3 mg/L 0-300 μg/L |
Accuracy | |
CH4 | ± 3% of max range |
TDGP | ± 0.1% |
Temperature | ± 0.5º C |
Equilibration rate (t63): | ~10 minutes |
TDGP | 10 minutes |
Resolution pCO2 | 0.1% of max range |
Physical | |
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Length | 20 cm (8 in) 26 cm with connector |
Diameter | 5 cm (2 in) |
Weight | 0.28 kg (0.6 lbs) |
Housing Material | Acetal Plastic |
Depth Rating | 0 - 50 meters |
Water Temperature | -2º to 40º C |
Electrical | |
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Input voltage | digital: 6-24 VDC analog: 12-24 VDC |
Power consumption | 0.45 W (35 mA @ 12 V) |
Data output | RS-232, ASCII format 0-5 V or 4-20 mA |
Sample rate | 1 second |
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