TriLux

Low cost, miniature algae sensor that monitors three key algal parameters in a single probe.

TriLux is a low cost, miniature algae sensor that monitors three key algal parameters in a single, highly sensitive probe. The 3-in-1 fluorometer enables widespread monitoring in a variety of applications, including harmful algal blooms, aquaculture, water treatment works, river catchments and coastal studies.

With three different parameter combinations and depth ratings to 2000m, TriLux is suitable for a wide variety of water environments:
• Chlorophyll a, Phycocyanin, Turbidity for freshwater deployments
• Chlorophyll a, Phycoerythrin, Phycocyanin for coastal deployments
• Chlorophyll a, Phycoerythrin, Turbidity for marine deployments

TriLux is compact and easy to integrate in wider systems and platforms including CTDs, data buoys, monitoring stations, AUVs and gliders. Adding the Hawk or Watchkeeper accessories allows real-time data display and logging with portable or wall mounted systems.

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Features & Applications

Features

  • Monitors 3 parameters in a single, highly sensitive probe
  • Low cost solution for widespread algae monitoring and large scale monitoring programmes
  • Real-time data output in μg/l
  • User configurable sampling frequency from 0.1 Hz to 3 Hz
  • Robust ambient light and turbidity rejection
  • Data display and logging with Hawk and Watchkeeper accessories

Applications

  • Monitoring within water treatment plants
  • Integration within marine CTDs, AUVs and towed vehicles

Specifications

Performance

Combinations Dynamic Range* Limit of Detection
Chlorophyll a, Phycoerythrin, Phycocyanin Calibrated for 0-100 µg/L (Chlorophyll a in acetone) Typically 0.1% of full range
Chlorophyll a, Turbidity, Phycoerythrin Calibrated for 0-100 µg/L (Chlorophyll a in acetone) Typically 0.1% of full range
Chlorophyll a, Turbidity, Phycocyanin Calibrated for 0-100 µg/L (Chlorophyll a in acetone) Typically 0.1% of full range

* Configurable up to 1000 μg/L

Mechanical

Size Ø 26.5 mm x 140 mm (including connector)
Weight in air 100 g
Pressure housing Acetal C (600 m), Titanium (2000 m)
Depth rating 600 metres, 2000 metres
Connector MCBH-6-MP

Electrical

Input voltage 11 to 25 Vdc
Data output Digital RS232 and analogue 0 to 5 Vdc (or RS422, SDI-12 and 4-20 mA options)
Power requirements <1 Watt @ 12 V

 

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