Handheld Fluorometers
Solinst Water Technologies, LLC
(Formerly Turner Designs)
1995 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
Tel: +1 877-316-8049
Tel: +1 408-749-0994
email: [email protected]
Handheld Fluorometers for Water Monitoring
Bring fluorescence measurements into the field
Get timely insight into water quality with handheld instruments from Solinst Water Technologies. From dual-parameter measurements to cyanobacteria monitoring, ballast water checks and indicative PFAS screening, explore instruments designed for specific monitoring needs.
Portable instruments. Practical field insight.
Take measurements where you sample
Compact, battery-powered instruments support measurements away from the laboratory.
Choose the instrument for your application
Select dual-channel fluorescence and turbidity measurements, cyanobacterial pigment ratios, indicative ballast water checks or indicative PFAS screening.
Work in demanding field conditions
AquaFluor, CyanoFluor, Ballast-Check 2 and PFAS Clear feature IP67-rated dustproof and waterproof enclosures.
Match Your Monitoring Application
Water quality measurements
Use AquaFluor for two selected fluorescence or turbidity applications in a single sample.
Cyanobacteria and bloom monitoring
Track PC ratios with CyanoFluor to identify conditions that may favor cyanobacterial production.
Ballast water checks
Use Ballast-Check 2 for rapid, indicative assessments of algal abundance, activity and risk for exceedance of the IMO D-2 standard.
PFAS field screening
Use PFAS Clear to investigate potential changes between laboratory samples, guide confirmatory sampling and support treatment performance evaluation.
Find the Instrument for Your Monitoring Needs
Tell us what you need to measure and where you work. Contact Solinst Water Technologies to discuss instrument selection, available applications and product specifications.
Rapid PFAS Detection System
PFAS Clear Model 8800
Screen in the field. Guide confirmatory laboratory testing.
PFAS Clear is a handheld detection system for indicative PFAS analysis. It gives water utilities a first look between laboratory sampling events, helping identify potential changes and guide where and when to collect samples for confirmatory testing.
Results are available in approximately 15 seconds after sample preparation. The system provides an indicative total PFAS response with a stated detection limit of 10 ppt.
- Handheld fluorescence measurement without laboratory instrumentation
- Approximately 15-second result time, excluding sample preparation
- 10 ppt total PFAS response detection limit, indicative
- Onboard storage for 1,000 data points
- More than 1,000 measurements per set of AAA batteries
Screening and compliance testing serve different purposes. PFAS Clear is designed for indicative field screening and does not replace LC-MS/MS for compliance reporting. Use screening insight to guide confirmatory laboratory testing and support evaluation of treatment performance. The stated indicative detection limit is not a compliance determination.
CyanoFluor
Model 8700
Track pigment ratios for early insight into bloom conditions
CyanoFluor is a handheld harmful algal bloom indicator that uses phycocyanin-to-chlorophyll (PC) ratios to estimate cyanobacterial abundance within a mixed algal population.
Tracking these ratios over time can provide an early indication that conditions favor cyanobacterial production. Raw water samples can be analyzed in less than 30 seconds, with ratios displayed and logged for later download.
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Automatically calculated PC ratios
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Raw fluorescence tracking
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Factory calibrated
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Internal storage for up to 1,000 measurements
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Digital data output via USB
PC ratios provide an indication of conditions associated with bloom development; they are not a direct measurement of cyanotoxins.
AquaFluor
Model 8000
Two parameters. One sample.
AquaFluor is a lightweight handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter for quick measurements away from the laboratory. Dual-channel capability lets you measure two parameters in a single sample and toggle between the two applications.
Available applications include chlorophyll, cyanobacterial pigments, fluorescent dyes, CDOM/FDOM, optical brighteners, ammonium, oil and turbidity. Select the channels that match your measurement needs.
- Dual channels for two applications
- Five-point plus blank calibration
- Concentration displayed for each measurement
- Five-second warm-up
- More than 1,000 measurements per set of AAA batteries
Ballast-Check 2
Model 8500
Quick, indicative checks of ballast water
Ballast-Check 2 provides estimates of algal abundance and algal activity to support on-the-spot indicative ballast water checks. Factory calibrated and optimized for the IMO D-2 ballast water regulations, it gives ship crews and Port State Control an indication of risk for exceedance of the D-2 standard.
One-button operation delivers results in less than one minute without reagents.
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Algal abundance estimates in cells/mL
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Algal activity as an indicator of cell viability
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No user calibration required; calibration check standard included
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Internal storage for up to 1,000 measurements
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Downloadable, secure, non-editable PDF reports
