Thermo Scientific™ Orion Star™ A322 Conductivity Portable Meter

Accurately monitor conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity and temperature with this conductivity portable meter designed for challenging field tests.

Get high accuracy and premium performance everywhere you need it with the Thermo Scientific™ Orion Star™ A322 Conductivity Portable Meter. This instrument is designed for a wide range of conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, resistivity and temperature testing and field applications. Evaluate samples in the most demanding locations using this waterproof meter with IP67-rated housing. Select linear, non-linear pure water or EP temperature compensation with 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C or 25°C reference temperatures. Log up to 5000 data point sets with time/date stamp and transfer to a printer or computer.

Take your measurements at the source with our premium line of portable meters. The Thermo Scientific Orion Star A322 conductivity portable meter offers an information-rich screen and user-friendly operation. This rugged, waterproof portable meter is ready to tackle the elements with you. Orion Star A322 conductivity portable meters are designed to be easy-to-use, dependable field meters that offer advanced features and functions including a 5000 point date log with sample ID and user ID options, calibration and high/low limit alarms and password-protected measurement methods.

• Measure conductivity, TDS, salinity or resistivity with temperature
• Perform up to a five point conductivity calibration with calibration editing option that allows individual points to be fixed without a full recalibration
• Auto-ranging conductivity values offer consistent readings across entire measurement range without need to recalibrate
• Use linear, non-linear, EP (USP) or off conductivity temperature compensation with 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C or 25°C reference temperatures
• Informative, easy-to-read backlit graphic display with clear onscreen instructions simplifies operation
• Capture your critical readings with measurement stability indicator and selectable read modes – Auto-Read holds a stable reading, Continuous shows changing readings with hold option and Timed logs data at specific intervals
• Data log collects and date/time stamps up to 5000 measurement sets with optional sample ID and user ID
• Calibration log stores ten most recent calibrations
• Non-volatile meter memory ensures your data and settings are protected, even with loss of power
• Orion Star Com software facilitates data transfer to a computer via USB or RS232 connections
• Flexible power options with AA batteries or optional universal power adapter
• IP67-rated housing is waterproof for rugged field operation
• Meter kits include hard-sided field case and protective meter armor with electrode holders, adjustable wrist/belt strap and built-in meter stand
• Meters offer CE, TUV 3-in-1 and FCC Class A certifications and 3-year replacement warranty

Description

Orion Star A322 conductivity/TDS/salinity/resistivity portable meter

Accuracy (Conductivity)

0.5% of reading ±1 digit > 3 μS; 0.5% of reading ±0.01 μS ≤ 3 μS

Outputs

USB, RS232

Includes

Star A322 conductivity meter, 4 AA batteries, literature CD, printed quick start guide, computer interface cable and meter test certificate

Measurement Modes

Conductivity, TDS, Salinity, Resistivity with Temperature

Compatible Probes

2-cell or 4-cell conductivity sensors with built-in temperature

Cell Constant

0.001 to 199.9cm-1

Calibration

Conductivity with calibration editing option and temperature

Calibration Points (Conductivity)

5

Range (Conductivity)

0.001 μS/cm to 3000 mS/cm

Resolution (Conductivity)

0.001 μS minimum, auto ranging up to 4 significant digits

Temperature Compensation

Linear, nLFn (non-linear ultra pure water), nLFu (non-linear ultra pure degassed water), EP (off wit

Temperature (Metric) Reference

5, 10, 15, 20, 25°C

Range (Salinity)

0.06 to 80.00 psu, 0.05 to 42.00 ppt

Resolution (Salinity)

0.01 psu or 0.01 ppt minimum, auto ranging

Accuracy (Salinity)

0.5% of reading ±1 digit

Salinity Measurement Modes

Practical salinity (psu) or natural sea water (ppt)

Resolution (TDS)

0.001 ppm minimum, auto ranging up to 4 significant digits

Accuracy (TDS)

0.5% of reading ±1 digit

TDS Factor Range

Linear (0.02 to 9.99)

Temperature Range (Metric)

-5°C to +105°C

Resolution (Temperature)

0.1°C (0.1°F)

Accuracy (Temperature)

±0.1°C

Range (Resistivity)

2 ohm to 100.0 megohm

Temperature Selection

Manual or automatic with ATC temperature probe

Temperature Probe Calibration

1 point temperature offset calibration

Display Type

Graphic LCD with Backlight

Backlight Option

Yes, selectable

Memory

Non-volatile memory preserves data log, calibration log and meter settings

Data Points

5000 with date and time stamp

Log Function Type

Automatic data logging with Auto-Read and Timed measure modes; manual data logging with Continuous m

Data Management Details

Transfer single, range or all data points to printer or computer

Alarm Output

High/low limit alarm, calibration due alarm

Inputs

8 pin MiniDIN (conductivity sensor with built-in temperature)

Certifications/Compliance

CE, TUV 3-1, FCC Class A

IP Rating

IP67

AC Adapter

Universal 50-60 Hz, 100-240 VAC power adapter (sold separately, Cat. No. 1010003)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

24 x 10 x 6.5 cm (9.5 x 3.9 x 2.6 in.)

Weight (Metric)

0.5 kg

Weight (English)

1.2 lb.

Warranty

3 Year Meter

Probe Type

Conductivity sensor (purchase separately)

Relative Humidity Range

5 to 85%, non-condensing

Model

Orion Star A322 Conductivity/TDS/Salinity/Resistivity/Temperature Portable Meter

Resolution (Resistivity)

1 ohm or 0.1 megohm, auto ranging

Power Supply

4 AA batteries (included) or universal AC adapter (sold separately)

Methods

10 per channel with password protection

Stability

Selectable fast, medium, slow or Smart Stability setting; Selectable off or Automatic Smart averaging setting

Keypad

Comprehensive with menu-specific function keys and dual purpose scroll/shortcut keys

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese; Portuguese and Korean available with software update

Temperature (English) Operating

41°F to 113°F (ambient)

Temperature (Metric) Operating

5°C to 45°C (ambient)

Channels

1

Accuracy (Resistivity)

0.5% of reading ±1 digit

Battery Type

4 x AA (included)

Battery Life

800 hr.