Vernier Tech Info Library TIL #1388

Turbidity Sensor Detail Information

Turbidity Sensor, order code TRB-BTA, $112.00
Specifications and User Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING
-Primary: Connect the sensor to a LabPro, CBL 2, ULI, or Serial Box and run the data-collection program. Fill the sample bottle to the top of the line on the bottle with the water to be tested. Gently invert the bottle to mix, but do not shake the bottle. Seal the bottle with the lid and wipe the outside of the bottle with a clean, lint-free cloth or tissue. Hold the bottle by the lid and place it in the sensor, making sure to line up the markings on the bottle and the sensor. Close the lid and monitor the turbidity values.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Range: 0 to 200 NTU
Resolution: 12-bit (LabPro, ULI II, or Serial Box interface) 0.25 NTU
10-bit (CBL, CBL II, original ULI) 1 NTU
Accuracy: +/- 2 NTU for readings under 25 NTU; +/- 5% for readings above 25 NTU
LED wavelength: 890 nm
Standard: StablCal Formazin Standard 100 NTU

CALIBRATION
-Calibrate? Yes. Connect the Turbidity Sensor to a LabPro, CBL, CBL II, ULI, or Serial Box Interface and allow the sensor to warm up for five minutes. Run the data-collection program and enter the calibration section of the program.
1st calibration point (Turbidity Standard): gently invert the bottle containing the turbidity standard solution (100 NTU) four times. NOTE: Do not shake the bottle. Wipe the outside of the bottle with a clean, lint-free cloth or tissure. Hold the bottle by the lid and place it in the sensor, aligning the markings on the bottle with the markings inside the sensor. Close the lid. When the reading stabilizes, enter "100" as the value in NTU. Remove the standard. 2nd calibration point: Prepare a blank by rinsing and filling the empty sample bottle with distilled water to the top of the line on the bottle. Seal the bottle with the lid. Wipe the outside of the bottle with a clean, lint-free cloth or tissure. Hold the bottle by the lid and place it in the sensor, aligning the markings on the bottle with the markings inside the sensor. Close the lid. When the reading stabilizes, enter "0" as the value in NTU.

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Created by: jrandall on March 21 2005
Last updated by: aplank on May 11 2009