HI83303 Aquaculture Photometer

HI83303 is a compact, multiparameter photometer for use in aquaculture applications. The meter is one of the most advanced photometers available with an innovative optical design that utilizes a reference detector and focusing lens to eliminate errors from changes in the light source and from imperfections in the glass cuvette. This meter has 20 different programmed methods measuring 12 key water quality parameters and also offers an absorbance measurement mode for performance verification and for users that would like to develop their own concentration versus absorbance curves. Aquaculture parameters include alkalinity, calcium, nitrite, and phosphate which are critical to maintaining a healthy system. It also contains parameters specific to either a marine or freshwater environment.

To save valuable laboratory benchtop space, the HI83303 doubles as a professional pH meter with its digital pH/temperature electrode input. Now one meter can be used for both photometric and pH measurements.

Advanced optical system

Unparalleled performance from a benchtop photometer

Digital pH electrode input

Save valuable bench space with one meter that works both as a photometer and as a laboratory pH meter

Absorbance Measuring Mode

The HI83303 benchtop photometer measures 12 different key water quality parameters using 20 different methods. This photometer features an innovative optical system that uses LEDs, narrow band interference filters, focusing lens and both a silicon photodetector for absorbance measurement and a reference detector to maintain a consistent light source ensures accurate and repeatable photometric readings every time.

Made with the aquaculture industry in mind, the HI83303 is a comprehensive solution to maintaining optimal chemical and environmental conditions, preventing disease and increasing production. The HI83303 measures vital parameters such as alkalinity, calcium, nitrite, and phosphate. Alkalinity plays a part in a dynamic relationship with pH and CO2 concentrations, high alkalinity water lowers fluctuations in pH. The buffering capacity acts to store extra CO2  essential for photosynthesis in the ponds to produce oxygen. Maintaining calcium at certain levels is vital to proper fish growth and development. Excessive nitrite can be toxic to fish. When nitrite interacts with hemoglobin the iron becomes oxidized and the blood cell can no longer carry oxygen. Phosphate is essential to plant growth; too much phosphate in an aquaculture system can contribute to algal blooms decreasing dissolved oxygen vital for a successful ecosystem.

A digital pH electrode input allows the user to measure pH by a traditional glass electrode. The digital pH electrode has a built-in microchip within the probe that stores all of the calibration information. Having the calibration information stored in the probe allows for hot swapping of pH electrodes without having to recalibrate. All pH measurements are automatically compensated for temperature variations with a built-in thermistor located in the tip of the sensing bulb for fast and accurate temperature measurement.

The HI83303 offers an absorbance measuring mode that allows for CAL Check standards to be used to validate the performance of the system. The absorbance mode allows the user to select one of the five wavelengths of light (420 nm, 466 nm, 525 nm, 575 nm, and 610 nm) to measure and plot their own concentration versus absorbance mode. This is useful for users with their own chemical method and for educators to teach the concept of absorbance by using the Beer-Lambert Law.

Two USB ports are provided for transferring data to a flash drive or computer and to use as a power source for the meter. For added convenience and portability the meter can also operate on an internal 3.7 VDC Lithium-polymer rechargeable battery.

On-screen Features

Method Selection
Users can easily select any one of the 20 measurement methods via the dedicated METHOD button.

Data Logging
Up to 1000 measurement readings can be logged with user and sample ID and recalled for future use.

pH Measurement Mode
Selecting the pH measurement mode allows for the photometer to be used as a professional pH meter with many features including temperature compensated measurements, automatic two point calibration, and GLP.

 

Advanced Optical System

HI83303 is designed with an innovative optical system that incorporates a beam splitter so that light can be used for absorbance readings and for a reference detector. The reference detector monitors the intensity of light and modulates when there is drift due to power fluctuation or the heating of the optical components. Each part has an important role in providing unparalleled performance from a photometer.

 

 

 

High Efficiency LED Light Source

A LED light source offers superior performance as compared to a tungsten lamp. LEDs have a much higher luminous efficiency, providing more light while using less power. They also produce very little heat, which could otherwise affect the optical components an electronic stability. LEDs are available in a wide array of wavelengths, whereas tungsten lamps are supposed to be white light (all wavelengths of visible light) but actually have a poor blue/violet light output.

High-Quality Narrow Band Interference Filters

The narrow band interference filter not only ensure greater wavelength accuracy (+/- 1 nm) but are extremely efficient. The filters used allow up to 95% of the light from the LED to be transmitted as compared to other filters that are only 75% efficient. The higher efficiency allows for a brighter, stronger light source. The end result is higher measurement stability and less wavelength error.

Reference Detector for a Stable Light Source

A beam splitter is used as part of the internal reference system of the HI83303 photometer. The reference detector compensates for any drift due to power fluctuations or ambient temperature changes. Now you can rely on a stable source of light between your blank (zero) measurement and sample measurement.

Large Cuvette Size

The sample cell of the HI83303 fits a round, glass cuvette with a 25 mm path length. Along with the advanced optical components, the larger size of the cuvette greatly reduces errors in rotation from the indexing mark of the cuvettes. The relatively long path length of the sample cuvette allows the light to pass through more of the sample solution, ensuring accurate measurements even in low absorbance samples.

Focusing Lens for Greater Light Yield

Adding a focusing lens to the optical path allows for the collection of all of the light that exits the cuvette and focusing the light on the silicon photo detector. This novel approach to photometric measurements cancels the errors from imperfections and scratches present in the glass cuvette eliminating the need to index the cuvette.

 

SKU	HI83303-02
Product Name	Aquaculture Photometer - HI83303
Quote Required	Yes
pH Range	Photometer
pH Resolution	Photometer
pH Accuracy	Photometer
pH Calibration	Automatic one or two point calibration with one set of standard buffers available (4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01)
pH Temperature Compensation	Automatic (-5.0 to 100.0 oC; 23.0 to 212.0 oF); limits reduced based on the pH electrode used
pH CAL Check (electrode diagnostics)	clean electrode and check buffer/check probe displayed during calibration
pH Method	Photometer
pH-mV Range	±1000 mV
pH-mV Resolution	0.1 mV
pH-mV Accuracy	±0.2 mV
Dissolved Oxygen Range	0.0 to 10.0 mg/L (as O2)
Dissolved Oxygen Resolution	0.1 mg/L
Dissolved Oxygen Accuracy	±0.4 mg/L ±3% of reading
Dissolved Oxygen Measurement Method	Adaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th edition, Azide modified Winkler method
Absorbance Range	0.000 to 4.000 Abs
Absorbance Resolution	0.001 Abs
Absorbance Accuracy	+/-0.003Abs @ 1.000 Abs
Alkalinity Range	Freshwater
Alkalinity Resolution	1 mg/L
Alkalinity Accuracy	±5 mg/L ±5% of reading
Alkalinity Method	Colorimetric method
Ammonia Range	Freshwater
Ammonia Resolution	Low and Medium Range
Ammonia Accuracy	Low Range
Ammonia Method	Adaptation of the ASTM Manual of Water and Environmental Technology, D1426-92, Nessler method
Calcium Range	Freshwater
Calcium Resolution	1 mg/L
Calcium Accuracy	Freshwater
Calcium Method	Freshwater
Free Chlorine Range	0.00 to 5.00 mg/L (as Cl2)
Free Chlorine Resolution	0.01 mg/L
Free Chlorine Accuracy	±0.03 mg/L ±3% of reading
Total Chlorine Range	0.00 to 5.00 mg/L (as Cl2)
Total Chlorine Resolution	0.01 mg/L
Total Chlorine Accuracy	±0.03 mg/L ±3% of reading
Chlorine Method	Adaptation of the EPA 330.5 DPD method
Copper Range	Low Range
Copper Resolution	0.001 mg/L; 0.01 mg/L
Copper Accuracy	Low Range
Copper Method	Adaptation of the EPA bicinchoninate method
Nitrate Range	0.0 to 30.0 mg/L (as NO3-- N)
Nitrate Resolution	0.1 mg/L
Nitrate Accuracy	±0.5 mg/L ±10% of reading
Nitrate Method	Adaptation of the cadmium reduction method
Nitrite Range	Freshwater Low Range
Nitrite Resolution	Freshwater
Nitrite Accuracy	Freshwater Low Range
Nitrite Method	Low Range and Seawater
Phosphate Range	Freshwater Low Range
Phosphate Resolution	Freshwater
Phosphate Accuracy	Freshwater Low Range
Phosphate Method	Freshwater Low Range
Input Channels	1 pH electrode input and 5 photometer wavelengths
pH Electrode	digital pH electrode (not included)
Photometer/Colorimeter Light Source	5 LEDs with 420 nm, 466 nm, 525 nm, 575 nm, and 610 nm narrow band interference filters
Photometer/Colorimeter Light Detector	silicon photodetector
Bandpass Filter Bandwidth	8 nm
Bandpass Filter Wavelength Accuracy	±1 nm
Cuvette Type	round, 24.6 mm
Number of Methods	128 max.
GLP	calibration data for connected pH electrode
Display	128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight
Logging Type	log on demand with user name and sample ID optional input
Logging Memory	1000 readings
Connectivity	USB-A host for flash drive; micro-USB-B for power and computer connectivity
Power Supply	5 VDC USB 2.0 power adapter with USB-A to micro-USB-B cable (included)
Battery Type/Life	3.7 VDC Li-polymer rechargeable battery / >500 photometric measurements or 50 hours of continuous pH measurement
Environment	0 to 50.0 oC (32 to 122.0 oF); 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Weight	1.0 kg (2.2 lbs.)
Dimensions	206 x 177 x 97 mm (8.1 x 7.0 x 3.8'')
Ordering Information	HI83303 is supplied with sample cuvettes and caps (4 ea.), cloth for wiping cuvettes, USB to micro USB cable connector, power adapter and instruction manual.