Thermo Scientific™ Orion Star™ A323 Dissolved Oxygen Portable Meter

Accurately monitor dissolved oxygen (optical/polarographic) and temperature with this RDO/DO portable meter for challenging field testing.

Get high accuracy and premium performance everywhere you need it with the Thermo Scientific™ Orion Star™ A323 Dissolved Oxygen and RDO Portable Meter. This instrument is designed for a wide range of dissolved oxygen and temperature testing and field applications. Evaluate samples in the most demanding locations using this waterproof meter with IP67-rated housing. Use an RDO optical or polarographic DO probe and calibrate using water-saturated air, air-saturated water, custom value (Winkler) or zero point. Log up to 5000 data point sets with time/date stamp and easily transfer logs to a printer or computer.

Take your measurements at the source with our premium line of portable meters. The Thermo Scientific Orion Star A323 RDO/DO 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 A323 RDO/DO 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 dissolved oxygen in percent saturation or mg/L with temperature using Orion RDO optical DO probes or Orion polarographic DO probes
• Calibrate dissolved oxygen using water-saturated air, air-saturated water, custom value (Winkler titration) and zero point options
• Automatically compensate dissolved oxygen readings using ATC temperature, manual salinity input and built-in barometer for barometric pressure readings
• 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 10 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 A323 RDO/DO portable meter

Outputs

USB, RS232

Barometric Pressure Correction

400 to 850mmHg, automatic using built-in barometer or manual entry

Includes

Star A323 RDO/DO meter, 4 AA batteries, literature CD, printed quick start guide, computer interface cable and meter test certificate

Measurement Modes

Dissolved Oxygen (% Saturation), Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L with Temperature and Barometric Pressure)

Sensor Types

RDO optical dissolved oxygen sensor or polarographic dissolved oxygen sensor

Range (Polarographic DO)

0.00 to 90.00 mg/L

Percent Saturation Range (Polarographic DO)

0.0 to 600.0 % saturation

Resolution (Polarographic DO)

0.01, 0.1mg/L

Accuracy (Polarographic DO)

±0.2mg/L or ±2% of reading, whichever is greater

Pressure Range

400 to 850mmHg

Calibration Modes

Water-saturated air, air-saturated water, manual (Winkler titration), zero point

Temperature (Metric) Range

0.0°C to 50.0°C

Resolution (Temperature)

0.1°C (0.1°F)

Accuracy (Temperature)

±0.1°C

Temperature Selection

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

9 pin MiniDIN (RDO optical or polarographic DO sensor with built-in temperature)

Certifications/Compliance

CE, TUV 3-1, FCC Class A

IP Rating

IP-67

AC Adapter

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

Dimensions (L x W x H)

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

Weight (Metric)

0.5 kg

Weight (English)

1.2 lb.

Relative Humidity Range

5 to 85 %, non-condensing

Warranty

3 Year Meter Warranty

Percent Saturation Range Polarographic DO

0.0 to 600.0 % saturation

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

Accuracy (RDO)

±0.1mg/L up to 8mg/L, ±0.2mg/L from 8 to 20mg/L, ±10% of reading up to 50mg/L

Range (RDO)

0.00 to 50.00 mg/L

Methods

10 per channel with password protection

Model

Orion Star A323 RDO Optical/Dissolved Oxygen/Temperature Portable Meter

Percent Saturation Relative Accuracy (RDO)

±2 % saturation ≤ 200 % saturation, ±10 % saturation > 200 % saturation

Percent Saturation Resolution (Polarographic DO)

0.1, 1 % saturation

Percent Saturation Range (RDO)

0.0 to 500.0 % saturation

Percent Saturation Relative Accuracy (Polarographic DO)

±2 % saturation or ±2% of reading whichever is greater

Percent Saturation Resolution (RDO)

0.1, 1 % saturation

Power Supply

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

Pressure Resolution

1mmHg

Probe Type

RDO optical dissolved oxygen probe, polarographic dissolved oxygen probe (purchase separately)

Channels

1

Resolution (RDO)

0.01, 0.1mg/L

Salinity Factor

0.0 to 45.0 ppt, automatic correction using manual entry of sample salinity

Stability

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

Temperature (English) Operating

41°F to 113°F (ambient)

Temperature (Metric) Operating

5°C to 45°C (ambient)

Battery Life

800 hours

Battery Type

Four AA (included)

Accuracy (Barometer)

±6mmHg