Blue-Green Algae Sensor

Blue-Green Algae Sensor

The Inline Blue-Green Algae Sensor is a crucial tool for advanced water quality monitoring, specifically designed to detect and quantify cyanobacteria, commonly known as Blue-Green Algae (BGA). These microorganisms, which can manifest in a spectrum of colors including blue, green, red, and black, pose significant environmental and health risks when their populations surge.

Comprehensive BGA Monitoring for Environmental Health While BGA plays a role in nutrient cycling by reducing nitrogen and carbon levels, their overabundance can lead to severe ecological disturbances. The sensor is vital for tracking these levels, preventing a dangerous decrease in dissolved oxygen that is detrimental to aquatic life. More critically, Blue-Green Algae are notorious for producing potent toxins and forming harmful algal blooms, which can severely compromise water quality, destabilize delicate ecosystems, and pose direct threats to public health. Effective monitoring is therefore indispensable for proactive management and mitigation of these risks.

Precision Technology and User-Friendly Design This specialized sensor operates by leveraging the distinct absorption and emission spectral peaks characteristic of Blue-Green Algae. The intensity of the emitted light is directly proportional to the concentration of algae in the water, providing accurate and reliable measurements. Designed for seamless integration and ease of use, the sensor facilitates straightforward installation and operation, making it an ideal solution for continuous monitoring in diverse applications, including municipal water stations, natural surface waters, and other critical aquatic environments.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Advanced BGA Detection: Monitors various cyanobacteria colors to precisely assess water quality, offering early warning of potential issues.
• Ecosystem Protection: Tracks algae concentrations to prevent adverse impacts such such as reductions in vital nitrogen, carbon, and dissolved oxygen levels, thereby safeguarding aquatic ecosystem stability.
• Public Health Safeguard: Identifies the presence of toxic algal blooms, crucial for protecting water supplies and human health.
• High-Precision Spectral Analysis: Utilizes sophisticated spectral absorption and emission technology for highly accurate measurements of algae concentration.
• Optimized for Versatility: Its user-friendly design ensures easy installation and operation, making it suitable for a broad range of monitoring applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Compatibility: Exclusively designed for use with the Sper Scientific 870001 Multi-Parameter Water Quality Analyzer.
• Dimensions: 8.7" x 1.45" (220mm x 37mm)
• Weight: 0.8 KG
• Construction Material:
  • Standard Version: SUS316L + PVC for general applications.
  • Seawater Version: Titanium alloy for enhanced corrosion resistance in marine environments.
• Waterproof Rating: IP68 / NEMA6P, ensuring robust performance in submerged conditions.
• Measuring Range: 100—300,000 cells/mL, accommodating a wide spectrum of algae concentrations.
• Measurement Accuracy: ±5% corresponding to 1ppb Rhodamine WT dye signal level, offering precise data.
• Pressure Range: Operates effectively at pressures up to ≤0.4Mpa.
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 45℃.
• Calibration: Supports both deviation calibration and slope calibration for sustained accuracy over time.
• Cable Length: Comes with a standard 10M cable, extendable up to 100M for flexible deployment.
• Operational Conditions: Due to the often uneven distribution of Blue-Green Algae in water, multi-point monitoring is recommended for comprehensive data. Optimal performance is achieved when water turbidity is lower than 50NTU.
• Storage Temperature: -15 to 65℃.