Description
Description
Get high accuracy and premium performance everywhere you need it with the Thermo Scientific Orion Star A322 Conductivity Portable Meter. This instrument is designed for a wide range of conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, resistivity and temperature testing and field applications. Evaluate samples in the most demanding locations using this waterproof meter with IP67-rated housing. Select linear, non-linear pure water or EP temperature compensation with 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C or 25°C reference temperatures. Log up to 5000 data point sets with time/date stamp and transfer to a printer or computer.
Take your measurements at the source with our premium line of portable meters. The Thermo Scientific Orion Star A322 conductivity portable meter offers an information-rich screen and user-friendly operation. This rugged, waterproof portable meter is ready to tackle the elements with you. Orion Star A322 conductivity portable meters are designed to be easy-to-use, dependable field meters that offer advanced features and functions including a 5000 point date log with sample ID and user ID options, calibration and high/low limit alarms and password-protected measurement methods.
- Measure conductivity, TDS, salinity or resistivity with temperature
- Perform up to a five point conductivity calibration with calibration editing option that allows individual points to be fixed without a full recalibration
- Auto-ranging conductivity values offer consistent readings across entire measurement range without need to recalibrate
- Use linear, non-linear, EP (USP) or off conductivity temperature compensation with 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C or 25°C reference temperatures
- Informative, easy-to-read backlit graphic display with clear onscreen instructions simplifies operation
- Capture your critical readings with measurement stability indicator and selectable read modes – Auto-Read holds a stable reading, Continuous shows changing readings with hold option and Timed logs data at specific intervals
- Data log collects and date/time stamps up to 5000 measurement sets with optional sample ID and user ID
- Calibration log stores ten most recent calibrations
- Non-volatile meter memory ensures your data and settings are protected, even with loss of power
- Orion Star Com software facilitates data transfer to a computer via USB or RS232 connections
- Flexible power options with AA batteries or optional universal power adapter
- IP67-rated housing is waterproof for rugged field operation
- Meter kits include hard-sided field case and protective meter armor with electrode holders, adjustable wrist/belt strap and built-in meter stand
- Meters offer CE, TUV 3-in-1 and FCC Class A certifications and 3-year replacement warranty
Specifications
Description | Orion Star A322 conductivity/TDS/salinity/resistivity portable meter |
Outputs | USB, RS232 |
Measurement Modes | Conductivity, TDS, Salinity, Resistivity with Temperature |
Cell Constant | 0.001 to 199.9cm-1 |
Calibration Points (Conductivity) | 5 |
Resolution (Conductivity) | 0.001 μS minimum, auto ranging up to 4 significant digits |
Temperature (Metric) Reference | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25°C |
Resolution (Salinity) | 0.01 psu or 0.01 ppt minimum, auto ranging |
Salinity Measurement Modes | Practical salinity (psu) or natural sea water (ppt) |
Accuracy (TDS) | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit |
Temperature Range (Metric) | -5°C to +105°C |
Accuracy (Temperature) | ±0.1°C |
Temperature Selection | Manual or automatic with ATC temperature probe |
Display Type | Graphic LCD with Backlight |
Memory | Non-volatile memory preserves data log, calibration log and meter settings |
Log Function Type | Automatic data logging with Auto-Read and Timed measure modes; manual data logging with Continuous m |
Alarm Output | High/low limit alarm, calibration due alarm |
Certifications/Compliance | CE, TUV 3-1, FCC Class A |
AC Adapter | Universal 50-60 Hz, 100-240 VAC power adapter (sold separately, Cat. No. 1010003) |
Weight (Metric) | 0.5 kg |
Warranty | 3 Year Meter |
Relative Humidity Range | 5 to 85%, non-condensing |
Resolution (Resistivity) | 1 ohm or 0.1 megohm, auto ranging |
Methods | 10 per channel with password protection |
Keypad | Comprehensive with menu-specific function keys and dual purpose scroll/shortcut keys |
Temperature (English) Operating | 41°F to 113°F (ambient) |
Channels | 1 |
Battery Type | 4 x AA (included) |
Accuracy (Conductivity) | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit > 3 μS; 0.5% of reading ±0.01 μS ≤ 3 μS |
Includes | Star A322 conductivity meter, 4 AA batteries, literature CD, printed quick start guide, computer interface cable and meter test certificate |
Compatible Probes | 2-cell or 4-cell conductivity sensors with built-in temperature |
Calibration | Conductivity with calibration editing option and temperature |
Range (Conductivity) | 0.001 μS/cm to 3000 mS/cm |
Temperature Compensation | Linear, nLFn (non-linear ultra pure water), nLFu (non-linear ultra pure degassed water), EP (off wit |
Range (Salinity) | 0.06 to 80.00 psu, 0.05 to 42.00 ppt |
Accuracy (Salinity) | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit |
Resolution (TDS) | 0.001 ppm minimum, auto ranging up to 4 significant digits |
TDS Factor Range | Linear (0.02 to 9.99) |
Resolution (Temperature) | 0.1°C (0.1°F) |
Range (Resistivity) | 2 ohm to 100.0 megohm |
Temperature Probe Calibration | 1 point temperature offset calibration |
Backlight Option | Yes, selectable |
Data Points | 5000 with date and time stamp |
Data Management Details | Transfer single, range or all data points to printer or computer |
Inputs | 8 pin MiniDIN (conductivity sensor with built-in temperature) |
IP Rating | IP67 |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 24 x 10 x 6.5 cm (9.5 x 3.9 x 2.6 in.) |
Weight (English) | 1.2 lb. |
Probe Type | Conductivity sensor (purchase separately) |
Model | Orion Star A322 Conductivity/TDS/Salinity/Resistivity/Temperature Portable Meter |
Power Supply | 4 AA batteries (included) or universal AC adapter (sold separately) |
Stability | Selectable fast, medium, slow or Smart Stability setting; Selectable off or Automatic Smart averaging setting |
Languages | English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese; Portuguese and Korean available with software update |
Temperature (Metric) Operating | 5°C to 45°C (ambient) |
Accuracy (Resistivity) | 0.5% of reading ±1 digit |
Battery Life | 800 hr. |