▶ Innovative spectral fluorometers with integrated algal class determination ▶ Wide selection of measurement instru- ments for continuous toxicity monitoring ▶ bbe has been an expert in the field of fluorometry for over 20 years BIOMONITORs ChlOROphyll Fluorometers www.bbe-moldaenke.de 8 15 y ty Contents IT CIXI About us 7 to 4 Who we are and what we do orophyll TOXIc About Chlorophyll & orophyll Chl toXICIty 5 some facts about algae detection 5 some facts about toxicity 6 Chl Chlorophyll 6 Algaetorch 14 7 benthotorch 8 Fluoroprobe III 9 AlgaelabAnalyser 9 13 10 AlgaeonlineAnalyser 11 AlgaeGuard 12 Iocells 11 toXICIty 12 13 Algaetoximeter II 14 Daphniatoximeter II 15 Tox protect64 10 bbe moldaenke © | Contents 3 About Chlorophyll & toXICIty some FACts About AlGAe DeteCtIon Chlorophyll is a universal pigment in the process of photosynthesis. It is distributed in all micro-phytoplankton and can be easily used for the estimation About us of the amount of microalgae and cyanobacteria in sample water. Beside microscopic analysis the extraction of pigments and the measurement of chlorophyll absorption or fluorescence are widely used. Both methods are laborious and are subjected to limitations in accuracy and sensi-Water is the source of all life! tivity. Nevertheless, the microscopic picture allows a classification of Good water quality is a pre-requisite for our future “ phytoplankton due to shape and appearance. Another approach with and is a great challenge. To be involved in this, „ high sensitivity uses in vivo fluorescence. This rapid method can be bbe has committed itself to water quality monitoring! applied in the field and enables a distinction of up to 4 algae classes in one measurement. In vivo fluorometry is perfect for high-resolution profiling in lakes, rivers and reservoirs. This method finds its application in the Who We Are AnD WhAt We Do uptake of water for the drinking water processing or in ecological monitoring. For more than 20 years bbe Moldaenke GmbH has been one of the leading manufacturers of out-You can find our bbe spectrofluorometers on site 6 to 12 standing environmental technology products. bbe develops and produces measuring instruments and software for the monitoring of water quality. Our instruments are used e.g. in oceanography and limnology, in the analysis of drinking and raw water, in the measurement of bathing water quality, in some FACts About toXICIty the monitoring of aquaculture systems and diverse environmental assessments. bbe Moldaenke GmbH is specialised in the construction and development of spectral fluorometers for Toxicity describes harmful effects caused by contact with hazardous com-the measurement of the chlorophyll content of algal classes with different pigments. The company is pounds. A distinction can be made between acute and chronic toxicity. also the market leader in the field of biological early warning systems, i.e. toximeters, for the detection Acute Toxicity comprises damaging effects which are visualised within of environmentally hazardous substances and compounds. a short time after exposure, while chronic toxicity includes long-term effects. bbe biomonitors focus on the assessment of acute toxicity in The employees of bbe Moldaenke GmbH form a well-trained and highly motivated team of experts water to recognise and manage sudden events such as contamina-with diverse professional backgrounds such as e.g. environmental technology, process technology, tion, spills. All bbe biomonitors serve as EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS. electronics, information technology, biology and physics. Suitable test organisms react immediately to contamination with Future-oriented projects at bbe Moldaenke GmbH are supported by cooperation with scientific changes in their physiology. The main issue of effective biomo-institutions. Over the years, knowledge from several research projects and industrial partners has nitors is the perfect interaction of hardware, test organism and successfully fed into new product developments. bbe sees itself as a socially responsible company: advanced alarm-software. bbe develops these biomonitors on the water quality monitoring is becoming increasingly significant due to an increasing population and basis of scientific knowledge about algae, daphnia and fish to span the shrinking water reserves. This problem is being tackled internationally by the use of bbe know-how. broad variety of different compounds that may harm human being even at low levels. This information cannot be provided by chemical analysis. International cooperation requires a presence at many locations simultaneously outside Germany. Establishing a network of representative and distributors in more than 37 countries has gone a long way to meeting these requirements. You can find our bbe products on site 13 to 15 4 About us | bbe moldaenke © bbe moldaenke © | About Chlorophyll & Toxicity 5 Chlorophyll Chlorophyll Algaetorch benthotorch FeAtures FeAtures ▶ Simultaneous determination ▶ Simultaneous determination of total chlorophyll and of benthic green and blue- blue-green algae green algae, and diatoms the user-friendly, handheld measuring instrument: ▶ Automatic turbidity In-situ measuring instrument for the rapid and simple ▶ No sample-taking or switch on – dip in – read off! correction for reliable determination of the chlorophyll of benthic algae preparation chlorophyll determination ▶ Easy to use The bbe AlgaeTorch is a light handheld measuring instrument for the ▶ GPS for exact location of The bbe BenthoTorch is a reasonably priced instrument for the measure- ▶ Display for operation simultaneous detection of the chlorophyll-a of blue-green algae (cyano-measuring site ment of benthic algae concentrations in real time. It enables the immediate and measurement results bacteria) and the total chlorophyll-a content of all microalgae present in the ▶ No sample-taking or and reliable determination of algal growth for the estimation of primary ▶ Internal data storage water. The measurement of chlorophyll-a fluorescence can replace labo-preparation necessary production and for the analysis of ecological status (in accordance with ▶ GPS sensor ratory analysis. A complete measurement requires less than 15 seconds. ▶ Easy to use the EU Water Framework Directive). The portable field instrument mea-Sample-taking and preparation are unnecessary. With capacitive keys on ▶ Result display on the sures in vivo chlorophyll fluorescence in situ on different substrates such ▶ Automatic measurement correction depending on the housing the AlgaeTorch is simple and easy to use. The instrument is instrument, internal as stones or sediments without any sample preparation. The BenthoTorch substrate robust and waterproof and can be deployed down to depths of 10 m for data memory calculates biomass on the basis of the chlorophyll-a content and deter- ▶ Cable-free operation due short periods (AlgaeTorch 10). Using a modified plug system, the Algae- ▶ Built-in pressure sensor mines the distribution of the different algal classes. An individual mea-to internal rechargeable Torch 100 can be deployed for long periods down to depths of 100 m. The (AlgaeTorch 100) surement takes approximately 20 seconds. The calculation is performed in batteries AlgaeTorch uses the in vivo fluorescence of the algal cells. The algal pig- ▶ underwater cable of the instrument by using an optimised algorithm. The results are displayed ▶ USB-connection for data ments are excited selectively by LEDs and emit red fluorescence light as a 10-30 m (AlgaeTorch 100) directly after the measurement on the display and stored internally. Data transfer to external PC natural phenomenon. The intensity of the chlorophyll fluorescence is used transfer to a PC is performed via the USB interface using the data cab-to determine the different algal classes, in this case blue-green algae or ApplICAtIons le supplied. The bbe++ software for subsequent evaluation and graphic ApplICAtIons the total chlorophyll of microalgae. representation of the data is supplied free of charge. ▶ Investigation according to the ▶ estimation of primary eu Water Framework Directive production Specifications and Bathing Water Directive Specifications ▶ Determination of ▶ Monitoring of water quality ecological status DESCRIPTION VAlue in seas and rivers DESCRIPTION VAlue ▶ Rehabilitation/sanitation ▶ Detection of algal blooms Measurands Total chlorophyll [µg chl-a/l], projects blue-green algae [µg chl-a/l] and blue-green algae Measurands Total chlorophyll [µg chl-a/cm²], blue-green algae [µg chl-a/cm²], diatoms [µg chl-a/cm²] (cyanobacteria) ▶ environmental monitoring Measurement range 0 – 200 µg chl-a/l Measuring range 0 – 15 µg chl-a/cm² ▶ Warning of possible toxins ▶ limnological analysis Resolution 0.1 µg chl-a/l Resolution 0.1 µg chl-a/cm² ▶ Management of reservoirs ▶ Research and teaching Weight 1.3 kg and dams Weight 1.3 kg Dimensions (H x Ø) 500 x 60 mm Dimensions (H x Ø) 500 x 60 mm Protection IP 68 Protection class IP 68 Voltage 230 V / 50 Hz; 110 V / 60 Hz; or 12 V DC Voltage 230 V / 50 Hz; 110 V / 60 Hz; or 12 V DC Power consumption 10 W Power consumption 10 W Temperature Sample: 0 to 35 °C / Environment: 0 to 40 °C Temperature Sample: 0 to 35 °C / Environment: 0 to 40 °C Measurement Depth AlgaeTorch 10: 10 m AlgaeTorch 100: 100 m Depth 10 m Interface USB Interface USB Options 10 m rope, telescopic rod, nylon shoulder bag, Options 10 m rope, telescopic rod, nylon shoulder bag, SDI-12 using the bbe converter SDI-12 using the bbe converter The BenthoTorch used to measure algal classes AlgaeTorch measurement on site and their concentration on a stone surface 6 AlgaeTorch | bbe moldaenke © bbe moldaenke © | BenthoTorch 7 Chlorophyll Chlorophyll Fluoroprobe III AlgaelabAnalyser FeAtures FeAtures ▶ Measurement of green algae, ▶ Quick, simple chlorophyll blue-green algae (cyanobacte- measurement with algal ria), diatoms, dinoflagellates class differentiation and cryptophyceae Determination of chlorophyll concentrations, algal ▶ Maintenance-free The depth-profiling instrument for the rapid ▶ up to 4 additional algal classes and photosynthetic activity for science and ▶ Simple operation analysis of chlorophyll content and algal classes classes can be calibrated routine analysis ▶ Direct measurement ▶ Up to 4 measurements without sample preparation The bbe FluoroProbe III is a highly sensitive measuring instrument for the in per second The bbe AlgaeLabAnalyser offers the simultaneous determination of by filtration or dissolution vivo analysis of chlorophyll in real microalgae and blue-green algae (cyano- ▶ Yellow substances measure- chlorophyll concentrations, transmission, and – as an option – the photo- ▶ Laptop supplied bacteria). Individual profiles for the different algal classes are created during ment and compensation of synthetic activity of microalgae in a 25 ml glass cuvette. The chlorophyll disturbances via UV-LED ▶ Integrated stirrer the measurement. The algal content is determined by evaluating the chloro-content is excited by coloured LEDs and allocated to the different phyll fluorescence in real time. Without the necessity of using a laboratory, it excitation algal classes. The AlgaeLabAnalyser enables direct measurement without ▶ PC operation with bbe ▶ Turbidity compensation software is possible to completely analyse the occurrence and distribution of algae in sample preparation by filtration or solvent. The fluorescence signals different water bodies, if necessary at different depths. Interference from e.g. (optional) f , f, f are used to calculate the photosynthetic activity using the Genty ▶ Simple data export 0 m humic substances is compensated using the integrated yellow substances ▶ Reduces the number of parameter method. A yellow substances (CDOM) correction is also used to ▶ Optional transport case measurement. The optional, automatic turbidity correction is unique among microscopic laboratory analyses correctly calculate the total chlorophyll content. The device is virtually main- ▶ Optional external fluorometers and makes chlorophyll determination with the bbe FluoroProbe tenance-free and very simple to operate thus saving both time and money. rechargeable battery even more reliable. ▶ Internal rechargeable for mobile deployment batteries for independent measurement Specifications Specifications ▶ Internal data logger ApplICAtIons ▶ PC software for data analysis DESCRIPTION VAlue ▶ Monitoring and assessment DESCRIPTION VAlue of water quality Total chlorophyll [µg chl-a/l], green algae [µg chl-Total chlorophyll [µg chl-a/l], green algae [µg chl-a/l], ApplICAtIons a/l], blue-green algae [µg chl-a/l], diatoms [µg chl- ▶ environmental monitoring Measurands blue-green algae [µg chl-a/l], diatoms [µg chl-a/l], crypto-Measurands a/l], cryptophyceae [µg chl-a/l], yellow substances phyceae [µg chl-a/l], yellow substances correction, water correction, transmission (at 5 wavelengths), ▶ Intake monitoring temperature (optional), transmission (optional), depth ▶ Research in limnology photosynthetic activity (Genty) – optional Measuring range 0 – 200 µg chl-a/l and oceanography ▶ Chemical monitoring Measuring range 0 – 200 µg chl-a/l Resolution 0.01 µg chl-a/l ▶ Reservoir monitoring ▶ Toxicity tests Resolution 0.01 µg chl-a/l Transmission 0 – 100 % ▶ General environmental ▶ Analysis of contaminated Transmission 0 – 100 % assessment sites Weight 6.4 kg (7.2 kg incl. light screen, 4.2 kg in water) Weight 7.5 kg ▶ Monitoring of bathing ▶ Monitoring of dams Dimensions (H x Ø) 490 x 140 mm water for blue-green algae Dimensions (H x B x T) 220 x 370 x 400 mm ▶ limnological work Protection class IP 68 Protection class IP 54 ▶ Monitoring of blue-green ▶ Research and teaching Voltage 12 V algae in drinking water Voltage 230 V / 50 Hz; 110 V / 60 Hz ▶ Oceanography Battery capacity 3900 mAh ▶ Aqua culture monitoring Power consumption 10 W ▶ laboratory tests Operating time continually < 10 hrs; interval < 30 days Temperature Sample: 0 to 35 °C / Environment: 0 to 40 °C Temperature Sample: -2 to 40 °C / Environment: -2 to 40 °C Sample volume 25 ml (cuvette) Interface RS485 and USB Interface RS232 Bluetooth set Maximum depth 0 – 100 m (standard), 0 – 300 m (extended range) with handheld device (e.g. Software bbe++ database software 0 – 1000 m (FluoroProbe “Metal Shell”) Measurement is smartphone) performed in a Options Cuvette holder (Workstation 25), 2-100 m measuring for data Options Genty, battery pack, SDI-12 with bbe converter, 25ml glass cuvette cables, Hydro-Wiper, Bluetooth-Set display and 12V adapter, transport case and takes approx. control 1 minute 8 FluoroProbe III | bbe moldaenke © bbe moldaenke © | AlgaelabAnalyser 9 Chlorophyll Chlorophyll AlgaeonlineAnalyser AlgaeGuard FeAtures FeAtures ▶ Quick, simple chlorophyll ▶ Quick, simple chlorophyll determination with algal measurement with algal class differentiation class differentiation online determination of chlorophyll concentra- ▶ Monitoring of algae ▶ Direct measurement around the clock tions, algal classes and photosynthetic activity simple and rapid determination of chlorophyll in without sample preparation ▶ Determination of photo- flow-through mode ▶ Simple operation with The bbe AlgaeOnlineAnalyser is deployed in measuring stations and synthetic activity (option) little maintenance laboratories in which online measurement of water quality is required for The bbe AlgaeGuard is conceived as a “plug & play” device: measurements ▶ little maintenance ▶ Many communication rivers, reservoirs, dams and lakes as well as in drinking water production. are automatically started using pre-defined parameters (auto-start func-options also in industrial ▶ Simple operation The instrument impresses due to its rapid analysis of chlorophyll concen-tion) or by pressing the start button on the touchscreen display. In vivo applications ▶ Direct measurement trations. The chlorophyll concentration, the transmission and optionally chlorophyll fluorescence measurement is comparable to wet chemical ▶ Integrated cleaning unit without sample preparation the photosynthetic activity are determined simultaneously. The detection chlorophyll analysis. The algal classes are determined simultaneously for measuring chamber by filtration or solvents prevents biofilm formation of different algal classes by excitation with coloured LEDs distinguishes and recorded as green algae, blue-green algae, brown algae (diatoms and ▶ Communication possibilities this measuring instrument from its competitors. Part of the analysis is a dinoflagellates) and cryptophyceae. To improve the chlorophyll measure- ▶ Touchscreen display in industrial fields yellow substances (CDOM) measurement to adjust the calculation of the ment the humic substances content is determined and automatically used ▶ PC operation with ▶ RS232, LAN, USB total chlorophyll content. The integrated cleaning unit protects against for the correction. The current measurement data are shown on the dis-bbe software ▶ Integrated cleaning unit growth problems during long-term measurement. play. A comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the data measured can for measuring chamber be carried out by using the supplied bbe++ software and an external PC. ApplICAtIons Specifications ApplICAtIons ▶ Cooling and production water monitoring ▶ Online water quality DESCRIPTION VAlue ▶ Monitoring of raw water in assessment Specifications drinking water production Total chlorophyll [µg chl-a/l], green algae [µg chl- ▶ environmental monitoring a/l], blue-green algae [µg chl-a/l], diatoms [µg chl- ▶ Industrial plants Measurands a/l], cryptophyceae [µg chl-a/l], yellow substances DESCRIPTION VAlue ▶ Intake monitoring correction, transmission (at 5 wavelengths), ▶ lake and river monitoring photosynthetic activity (Genty) – optional Total chlorophyll [µg chl-a/l], green algae [µg chl-a/l] ▶ Chemical assessment Measurands blue-green algae [µg chl-a/l], diatoms [µg chl-a/l] cryp- ▶ Chlorophyll measurements Measuring range 0 – 200 µg chl-a/l ▶ Reservoir monitoring tophyceae [µg chl-a/l], yellow substances correction in oceanography Resolution 0.01 µg chl-a/l Measuring range 0 – 200 µg chl-a/l ▶ Cooling and production ▶ environmental monitoring Transmission 0 – 100 % water monitoring Resolution 0.05 µg chl-a/l ▶ Research and teaching Weight 19 kg ▶ limnological work Weight 16 kg Dimensions (H x B x T) 420 x 600 x 200 mm ▶ Research and teaching Dimensions (H x B x T) 420 x 500 x 200 mm Protection class IP 54 Protection class IP 54 Voltage 230 V / 50 Hz; 110 V / 60 Hz Voltage 230 V / 50 Hz; 110 V / 60 Hz Power consumption 100 W Power consumption 30 W Temperature Sample: 0 to 35 °C / Environment: 0 to 40 °C Temperatur Sample: 0 to 35 °C / Environment: 0 to 40 °C Sample volume 30 ml Sample volume 30 ml Maintenance > 7 days Maintenance interval > 14 days PC PC with touchscreen, Windows Software bbe++ database software Options Genty, modem, up to 16 4-20 mA and 16 digital Screenshot of the included and preinstalled Options RS232, MODBUS, up to 16 4-20 mA and 16 digital outputs, SDI-12 with bbe converter, valve switch bbe software for the analysis and display of the outputs, SDI-12 with bbe converter Screenshot of bbe++ software on measured data external PC 10 AlgaeOnlineAnalyser | bbe moldaenke © bbe moldaenke © | AlgaeGuard 11 Chlorophyll toXICIty Iocells Algaetoximeter II FeAtures FeAtures ▶ Field instrument with ▶ Highest sensitivity in the the highest sensitivity detection of herbicides on the market and their by-products ▶ Detection range of one ▶ Evaluation of photosyn- Simple, quick and highly sensitive – the first choice living algal cell/ml the online instrument for the detection of toxic thetic activity of standard algae for ballast water assessment! ▶ No use of chemicals substances and herbicides in water ▶ Sensitive to a wide range ▶ Measuring time of less The bbe AlgaeToximeter II continually monitors water for toxic substances With the bbe 10cells device we have used our manufacturing experience of toxic compounds than one minute and determines the algal classes present. Standardised algae are mixed of more than 2 decades of chlorophyll instrument production to venture ▶ Controlled independent ▶ Robust with the sample water and their photosynthetic activity is determined fluo-into new measurement dimensions – the detection of single living algal algae breeding ▶ Simple operation rometrically. Damage to the algae – e.g. by herbicides – causes a reduction cells. Microalgae are an ideal indicator in many applications since they ▶ Antifouling system due ▶ 10“ Display in photosynthesis and triggers an alarm above a user-defined threshold. make up the largest part of the biomass of small organisms. The I0cells to automatic cleaning Optionally, the sensitivity can be tested using a reference toxin. The results of chamber is thus always the right choice when the smallest possible algal concen- ▶ Data logger function are comparable with the algae production test; they are however obtained tration has to be detected. The determination of the amount of algae is ▶ Auto-start after ▶ Portable operation using within a significantly shorter time due to the measurement technology. power failure an ideal parameter for ballast water quality assessment. Using a modified batteries The bbe AlgaeToximeter II works with a double sample loop for sample PAM procedure (patent) the 10cells achieves a very low detection rate ▶ Automatic turbidity incubation and allows a short measuring cycle. The recorded data are correction of only one living cell per ml. Thus, it is 10 times more sensitive than the ApplICAtIons synchronised and evaluated with an external PC. limit required by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and up to ▶ Software settings according to 100 times more sensitive than any other commercially available ballast harbour Authorities: customer’s needs water analysis instrument. Other typical applications are process control ▶ Quick tests for drinking water production in waterworks or cooling water production Specifications in industrial plants. In daily use, the 10cells supports the controlled and ▶ Conceived for portable use ApplICAtIons efficient dosing of flocculants or biocides. DESCRIPTION VAlue bWt plant production: ▶ Drinking water supply Photosynthetic activity and inhibition, total chlo- ▶ Helps to achieve correct ▶ Reservoirs and intake Measurands rophyll, chlorophyll of 4 algal classes [µg chl-a/l], dosing of Cl , ClO , O and uV 2 2 3 yellow substances, transmission monitoring Specifications radiation Chlorophyll 0 – 200 µg chl-a/l ▶ Waterways monitoring ▶ Improves the efficiency of and assessment Transmission 0 – 100 % DESCRIPTION VAlue treatment plants ▶ Chemical and wastewater Chamber cleaning Automatic cleaning piston assessment Measurands living algae cells ship owners: Weight 105 kg ▶ Research and teaching Measuring range 1 – 20,000 cells per ml ▶ Cost reduction due to detec- Dimensions (H x B x T) 1100 x 600 x 680 mm Detection limit 1 cell per ml (depending on filtrated volume) tion of IMO-conform ballast Protection class IP54 Weight 4.9 kg water treatment Voltage || Power 110/240 V; 50/60 Hz || 600 W Dimensions (H x B x T) 30 x 34 x 15 cm Temperature Sample: 0 to 30 °C / Environment: 0 to 28 °C Protection class IP54 with closed case IP22 with open case Sample volume min. 100 ml Voltage 100 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz Maintenance interval > 7 days Filter 8 µm standard (min. 0.2 µm) Sample inlet free inlet / tube pump IOcells PC (operating system) Windows Temperatur Sample: 5 to 35 °C / Environment: 5 to 40 °C (short-term) built into a robust Outputs Modem, LAN, 2x analogue outputs 4 – 20 mA, Software bbe I0cells-Software case for 2x relay outputs, RS232 Sample water is mixed with the algae test mobile use solution and then analysed 12 IOcells | bbe moldaenke © bbe moldaenke © | AlgaeToximeter II 13 toXICIty toXICIty Daphniatoximeter II Tox protect64 FeAtures FeAtures ▶ 1- or 2-chamber system ▶ Sensitive to a high number of toxins ▶ Simple operation ▶ Reliable ▶ easy maintenance of biological early warning system with daphnia and daphnia, genetically ▶ easy to operate rapid and reliable detection of toxins computer-controlled video evaluation defined daphnia stem ▶ low maintenance in the water supply ▶ Integrated, automatic The bbe DaphniaToximeter II observes daphnia (also known as water fleas ▶ Low acquisition and feeding device The bbe Tox Protect64 is a fully automatic monitoring system to protect drin-operation costs – Daphnia magna) under the influence of a continuous flow of sample ▶ Touchscreen PC with king water supplies from unintentional or intentional contamination by to-water and evaluates the occurrence of toxic substances using a sensitive ▶ Alarms possible via SMS graphic display of xins. The characteristics of such threats are suddenly occurring, high concen-or e-mail alarm analysis. A CCD-camera records the behaviour of the daphnia, which measuring values, trations of hazardous substances. Changes in water quality must be detected are kept in a chamber fed with sample water (0.5-2 l/h). The live images live images and intuitive ▶ Threshold for alarm user accounts quickly and safely. One of the best organisms for this purpose is fish, which trigger individually are evaluated by the internal PC and investigated for changes in the swim-are kept in the flow-through aquarium of the Tox Protect64. The aquarium of adjustable ming behaviour. Statistically significant changes in swimming behaviour ▶ Simple maintenance with easily accessible the Tox Protect64 is equipped with light barriers to measure the activity of the ▶ Type of fish determined trigger an alarm in the instrument. The control and monitoring of the in-instrument module fish, thus determining their swimming behaviour by calculating the number by the user strument can also be carried out remotely. ▶ Sample preparation of times they swim between the light sensors. This information is used to ana- ▶ Cyanide alarm within via ultrasonic filter lyse their health status and therefore the water quality. If the behaviour of the 10 min at 1 ppm ▶ Separate compartments fish changes due to contamination of the water, the instruments triggers an ▶ Internal sensors indicate for flow-through chamber alarm. Error alarms in the Tox Protect64 are reduced to an absolute minimum. possible error functions Specifications and electronics This improves the confidence of operators and avoids unnecessary tasks. ▶ Remote access (optional) ApplICAtIons DESCRIPTION VAlue Mean swimming speed, speed distribution, Specifications ▶ Waterworks swim height, average distance, fractal dimension ApplICAtIons Measurands of the swim paths, swim paths, number of ▶ Reservoir monitoring DESCRIPTION VAlue daphnia, distribution in the chamber, size of ▶ Drinking water production ▶ Surveillance of the drinking the daphnia Measurands Activity, position and length of stay at location ▶ Process water surveillance water distribution network Chamber cleaning Automatic cleaning piston ▶ Reservoir and intake Sensors 64 light barriers to detect fish movements, ▶ Intake surveillance Camera CCD-camera 30 light barriers to detect immobilised fish monitoring ▶ Chemical assessment Weight 50 kg Weight 60 kg ▶ Waterways monitoring Dimensions (H x B x T) 800 x 790 x 444 mm Dimensions (H x B x T) 800 x 800 x 500 mm and assessment Protection class IP54 Protection class IP54 ▶ Chemical assessment Voltage || Power 110/240 V; 50/60 Hz || 200 W Voltage || Power 110/240 V; 50/60 Hz || 600 W ▶ Research and teaching Temperature Sample: 5 to 26 °C dep. on fish / Environment: 0 to 35 °C Temperature Sample: 0 to 30 °C / Environment: 0 to 35 °C Sample volume 9 l Sample volume 30 ml, 0.5 – 2 l/h, for filtration/ultrasonic 200l/h Maintenance interval > 7 days Maintenance interval > 7 days Fish feed Automatic feeding unit Sample inlet Free inlet / tube pump Numbers of fish 15 – 20 (4 – 6 cm length) Features Integrated touchscreen PC, ultrasonic cleaning unit, algae feed syringe The daphnia Sample inlet Pressured tube 1 bar behaviour in Outputs Modem, LAN, 2x analogue outputs 4 – 20 mA, 2x sample water relay outputs, RS232 is observed in Design Embedded PC, 17” touchscreen display, Windows The ToxProtect64 monitors the the measuring swimming activity of fish in an Options 2-chamber system, remote access chamber by a Outputs GSM, LAN aquarium fed with drinking or CCD camera mains water 14 DaphniaToximeter II | bbe moldaenke © bbe moldaenke © | Tox Protect64 15 bbe Moldaenke GmbH Preetzer Chaussee 177 24222 Schwentinental Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 431 - 380 40-0 Fax: +49 (0) 431 - 380 40-10 Your local distributor bbe@bbe-moldaenke.de www.bbe-moldaenke.de