Ballast-Check™ 2 Handheld PAM Fluorometer
Quick Indicative Compliance Checks
The Ballast-Check™ is a small, lightweight, highly durable handheld fluorometer ideal for quick indicative compliance checks of ballast water. Factory set, the Ballast-Check 2 is ready for use right out of the box, no calibration necessary. Precision and accuracy of the Ballast-Check 2 are optimized for the ballast water D2 regulations. Extremely simple one-button measurements display estimates of both algal abundance and algal activity, providing ship crew or port state control with an indication of risk for exceedance of the regulation. The Ballast-Check 2 is ideal for quick on-the-spot, when you want it, assessment of the effectiveness of a Ballast Water Treatment System.
Key Features:
Fast
- Results in < 1 minute
- Algal Abundance
- Algal Activity
Portable
- Handheld, Battery Powered
- Dustproof, Waterproof
- Internal Data Logging
No Maintenance
- Factory Calibrated
- Calibration Check Standard Included
Ballast-Check 2 Handheld PAM Fluorometer Specifications
Maximum Range: 100 cells/mL
Sensitivity: < 10 cells/mL
Temperature: 41º - 104ºF (5º - 40ºC)
Case: IP 67 standard; dustproof/waterproof
Power: 4 AAA batteries (standard or rechargeable)
Light Source: LED
Detector: Photodiode
Weight: 13.9 oz; 0.4 kg
Size: 1.75”x 3.5”x 7.25”; 4.45 cm x 8.9 cm x 18.4 cm
Internal Memory: 1,000 data measurements
Data Output: ASCII