PhycoSens

Online determination of algae classes and phycocyanin concentrations

Online determination of algae classes, chlorophyll and phycocyanin concentrations as well as photosynthetic activity


The bbe PhycoSens* is deployed in measuring stations and laboratories in which online measurement of water quality is required for rivers, reservoirs, dams and lakes as well as in drinking water production.


The instrument impresses due to its rapid analysis of chlorophyll and unbound phycocyanin (free PC) concentrations. The free colour pigments of the cyanobacteria are an important indicator for cyanotoxins as well as flavours and odorous substances in raw water. The online device can also measure the photosynthetic activity of microalgae and the transmission. The detection of different algal classes by excitation with coloured LEDs distinguishes this measuring instrument from its competitors. Part of the analysis is a yellow substances (CDOM) measurement to adjust the calculation of the total chlorophyll and phycocyanin contents. The integrated cleaning unit protect against growth problems during long-term measurement.

PhycoSens | bbe moldaenke©

*patented

Features & Information

Advantages of the bbe PhycoSens

  • Indicator for cyanotoxins as well as flavours and odorous substances by phycocyanin measurements
  • Turbidity compensation up to 200 FTU
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Easy to use
  • Monitoring of algae around the clock
  • Direct measurement without preparation
  • Integrated stirrer
  • PC operation with bbe software
  • RS232, LAN, USB

Applications

  • Online water quality assessment
  • Reservoir monitoring
  • Process tracking in waterworks
  • Environmental and hygiene monitoring
  • Chemical assessment
  • Cooling and production water control
  • Limnological work
  • Research and teaching
  • Oceanography
  • Aqua culture monitoring

Software

Databased bbe++ Software

The bbe software supplied with the instrument facilitates detailed data analysis. All measurement data can be displayed numerically or graphically. Sections of data measurements can be recorded and printed using the zoom function. Data can also be exported to a spreadsheet program (e.g Excel). All settings and calibrations are performed by the software.

Applications

The PhycoSens in action
The (old) PhycoSens in action
Side view of the PhycoSens
Side view of the (old) PhycoSens

Specification of the bbe PhycoSens

Description Value
Measurands
  • Total chlorophyll [μg chl-a/l]
  • green algae [μg chl-a/l]
  • blue-green algae [μg chl-a/l]
  • diatoms [μg chl-a/l]
  • cryptophyceae [μg chl-a/l]
  • fingerprints of classes/species, also user-defined (e.g. Planktothrix rubescens) [µg chl-a/l]
  • yellow substances correction
  • unbound phycocyanin [μg /l]
  • water temperature
  • photosynthetic activity
  • transmission
Measuring range 0 - 500 µg chl-a/l
Resolution 0.01 µg chl-a/l
Transmission 0 - 100%
Turbidity 0 - 200 FTU
Weight 25 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D) 530 x 660 x 25 mm
Protection class IP54
Voltage 230 V / 50 Hz; 110 V / 60 Hz
Power consumption 100 W
Sample temperature Probe: 0 - 40° C
Sample volume 45 ml
Maintenance interval > 7 days
PC internal PC with touchscreen, Windows
Options
  • Genty determination
  • modem
  • up to zu 16 4-20mA and 16 digital outputs
  • SDI-12 with bbe converter

Subject to change!

Verfügbares Zubehör für den PhycoSens

Protocoll Coverter SDI12 and serial

Itemnumber: BG0036.0900

Translates the measurement results from the bbe protocol to SDI12 etc.

position of switch: bbe device: protocol of data logger:
0 FluoroProbe SDI-12
1 AlgaeGuard EMC-1
2 AlgaeTorch AOA-Protocol
3 AOA SDI-12
4 AlgaeTorch SDI-12
5 PhycoProbe SDI-12
6 AlgaeTorch EMC-1
7 AlgaeGuard SDI-12

Dimensions: 16 x 9.5 x 5.5 cm, ~440g

Voltage: 100 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz (power supply unit)

 

Downloads & Information about the bbe PhycoSens

Manuals, software and further informations for this product may be available in the internal area for registered users.

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