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Chlorophyll a in Research & Education
Chlorophyll a in Research & Education
Understanding chlorophyll a concentrations is fundamental to advancing research & education in aquatic ecosystems and water quality. In university research labs, chlorophyll a sensors enable students and researchers to gain insights into algal dynamics, environmental change, and ecosystem health.
AlpHa’s XC-CHLA sensor utilizes patent pending optical technology with the following unique features:
- Industry leading minimum detection limit at 0.01 ppb
- Automatic temperature compensation
- Analog (0 – 3 V) or digital (RS-485 MODBUS RTU) output formats
- Options for custom OEM sonde multiparameter and stand-alone configurations
XC-CHLA Sensor Capabilities
- Minimum Detection Limit: < 0.01 ppb
- Linearity: R2 > 0.999
- Chlorophyll a Range: 0 to 100 ppb (µg / L)
- Chlorophyll a Response Time:
- Sonde: T100 ~3 seconds
- Stand-alone: ~2 seconds
- Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C
- Max Pressure: 375 m
- LED Center Wavelength: 430 nm
- Emission Wavelength: 670 / 110 nm
- Input Power:
- Sonde: 5 – 36 VDC
- Stand-alone: 6 – 36 VDC
- Power Consumption:
- Sonde: 450 mW
- Stand-alone: 500 mW
- Custom Options Available
- Warranty: 12 Months
Configuration Options
- Form Factor
- Stand-alone
- Sonde / Cartridge
- Custom Options Available
- Housing Material Options
- Titanium
- Custom Options Available
- Thermistor Options
- Integrated Temperature Compensation
- Integrated Insertions
- Custom Options Available
Communication and Connection Options
- Analog
- 0 – 3 V with UART-MODBUS
- Custom Options Available
- Digital
- RS-485 MODBUS RTU
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors
- Integrated Connectors (detachable or cableless)
- Custom Options Available
- Connectors with Cables (including temperature)
- Any commercially available connectors and custom options
- Integrated Connectors (detachable or cableless)