Van London Blue Green Algae (Phycocyanin) Sensor with Amphenol Connector
Monitoring phycocyanin, a pigment found in blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), is crucial for understanding algal dynamics and water quality. In university research & education labs, sensors that detect blue-green algae enable the exploration of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and ecosystem health.
AlpHa’s XC-BGAF sensor utilizes patent pending optical technology with the following unique features:
- Minimum detection limit at 2 ppb
- Automatic temperature compensation
- Analog (0 – 3 V) or digital (RS-485 MODBUS RTU) output formats
- Options for custom OEM sonde multiparameter and stand-alone configurations
The measurement of phycocyanin is essential in research and education for the following reasons:
- Educating students on the role of cyanobacteria in aquatic systems through hands-on experimentation
- Supporting research on phycocyanin as a marker for early detection of harmful algal blooms (HABs)
- Providing precise, reproducible data for academic studies and environmental research projects
- Encouraging the development of innovative tools for water quality monitoring
AlpHa’s phycocyanin fluorometer sensor is invaluable for advancing student knowledge and promoting research innovation in aquatic science.
Capabilities of XC-BGAF Sensor
- Minimum Detection Limit
- Sonde
- < 0.7 ppb at range of 0 - 2500 ppb
- < 1.0 ppb at range of 0 - 3000 ppb
- < 1.3 ppb at range of 0 - 4000 ppb
- < 1.5 ppb at range of 0 - 5000 ppb
- Stand-alone
- < 0.8 ppb at range of 0 - 2500 ppb
- < 1.1 ppb at range of 0 - 3000 ppb
- < 1.5 ppb at range of 0 - 4000 ppb
- < 2.0 ppb at range of 0 - 5000 ppb
- Blue-Green Algae (Phycocyanin) Range: 0 to 5000 ppb
- Blue-Green Algae (Phycocyanin) Response Time:
- Sonde: T100 ~3 seconds
- Stand-alone: T100 ~2 seconds
- Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C
- Max Pressure: 375 m
- Excitation Wavelength: 590 / 40 nm
- Emission Wavelength: 640 / 18 nm
- Input Power:
- Sonde: 5 – 36 VDC
- Stand-alone: 6 – 36 VDC
- Power Consumption:
- Sonde: 450 mW
- Stand-alone: 500 mW
- Custom Options Available
- Warranty: 12 Months
Configuration Options for XC-BGAF Sensor
- Form Factor
- Stand-alone
- Sonde / Cartridge
- Custom Options Available
- Housing Material Options
- Titanium
- Custom Options Available
- Thermistor Options
- Integrated Temperature Compensation
- Integrated Insertions
- Custom Options Available
Communications and Connections
- Analog
- 0 – 3 V with UART-MODBUS
- Custom Options Available
- Digital
- RS-485 MODBUS RTU
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors
- Integrated Connectors (detachable or cableless)
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors with Cables (including temperature)
- Any commercially available connectors and custom options
Monitoring phycocyanin, a pigment found in blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), is crucial for understanding algal dynamics and water quality. In university research & education labs, sensors that detect blue-green algae enable the exploration of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and ecosystem health.
AlpHa’s XC-BGAF sensor utilizes patent pending optical technology with the following unique features:
- Minimum detection limit at 2 ppb
- Automatic temperature compensation
- Analog (0 – 3 V) or digital (RS-485 MODBUS RTU) output formats
- Options for custom OEM sonde multiparameter and stand-alone configurations
The measurement of phycocyanin is essential in research and education for the following reasons:
- Educating students on the role of cyanobacteria in aquatic systems through hands-on experimentation
- Supporting research on phycocyanin as a marker for early detection of harmful algal blooms (HABs)
- Providing precise, reproducible data for academic studies and environmental research projects
- Encouraging the development of innovative tools for water quality monitoring
AlpHa’s phycocyanin fluorometer sensor is invaluable for advancing student knowledge and promoting research innovation in aquatic science.
Capabilities of XC-BGAF Sensor
- Minimum Detection Limit
- Sonde
- < 0.7 ppb at range of 0 - 2500 ppb
- < 1.0 ppb at range of 0 - 3000 ppb
- < 1.3 ppb at range of 0 - 4000 ppb
- < 1.5 ppb at range of 0 - 5000 ppb
- Stand-alone
- < 0.8 ppb at range of 0 - 2500 ppb
- < 1.1 ppb at range of 0 - 3000 ppb
- < 1.5 ppb at range of 0 - 4000 ppb
- < 2.0 ppb at range of 0 - 5000 ppb
- Blue-Green Algae (Phycocyanin) Range: 0 to 5000 ppb
- Blue-Green Algae (Phycocyanin) Response Time:
- Sonde: T100 ~3 seconds
- Stand-alone: T100 ~2 seconds
- Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C
- Max Pressure: 375 m
- Excitation Wavelength: 590 / 40 nm
- Emission Wavelength: 640 / 18 nm
- Input Power:
- Sonde: 5 – 36 VDC
- Stand-alone: 6 – 36 VDC
- Power Consumption:
- Sonde: 450 mW
- Stand-alone: 500 mW
- Custom Options Available
- Warranty: 12 Months
Configuration Options for XC-BGAF Sensor
- Form Factor
- Stand-alone
- Sonde / Cartridge
- Custom Options Available
- Housing Material Options
- Titanium
- Custom Options Available
- Thermistor Options
- Integrated Temperature Compensation
- Integrated Insertions
- Custom Options Available
Communications and Connections
- Analog
- 0 – 3 V with UART-MODBUS
- Custom Options Available
- Digital
- RS-485 MODBUS RTU
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors
- Integrated Connectors (detachable or cableless)
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors with Cables (including temperature)
- Any commercially available connectors and custom options