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Optical Turbidity Sensor

Model 4296

Side-looking, multi-point calibrated optical turbidity sensor with 0–2500 FTU range, titanium housing and sapphire window, rated to 6000 m.

Description

The Aanderaa Optical Turbidity Sensor 4296 detects infra-red light scattered by suspended particles. It is multi-point calibrated and temperature-compensated, back-traceable to international standards, and includes temperature measurement. Built on the Oxygen Optode backbone, it has a 6000 m rated titanium housing and scratch-resistant sapphire window.

Key features

  • Maximum range 0–2500 FTU with 0.02 FTU resolution over the entire range
  • Site-specific reference data can be entered to obtain absolute values in mg/l
  • AiCaP CANbus or RS-232 output, plug-and-play connection to SeaGuard/SmartGuard
  • Three depth ranges: 300, 3000 and 6000 m

Applications

Turbidity and suspended sediment monitoring for dredging, coastal research, aquaculture, ports and environmental monitoring programmes.

Specifications

Range0-2500 FTU
Resolution0.02 FTU
Depth ranges300, 3000, 6000 m

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