Lovibond™ MD 100 Single-Parameter Photometer: Total Hardness

Description

Provides accurate and reproducible results very quickly. Lovibond MD 100 Photometer uses high quality interference filters with long-life LEDs as a light source without any moving parts in a transparent sample chamber. Other features include ease of operation, ergonomic design, compact dimensions and safe handling.

The calibration and software-based adjustment options mean that the MD 100 is also suitable for use as a testing instrument. The tests are conducted using either Lovibond tablet reagents with long term stability and a guaranteed minimum five or 10 year shelf life, VARIO powder reagents or using liquid reagents.

Features

• Waterproof (as defined in IP68, 1 hour at 0.1m)
• Automatic switch-off
• Real-time clock and date calibration mode
• Backlit LCD display (on keypress)
• Factory calibration and user calibration; Reset to factory calibration possible
• Internal ring memory for 16 data sets
• Infrared interface for test data transfer

Reagents Tablets
Each tablet is hermetically sealed within an individual aluminum foil pocket, protecting against challenging environmental conditions. This packaging keeps each tablet in perfect condition, right up until the time it is needed by the user.

Specifications

• Range: 2 to 50mg/L CaCO₃, 20 to 500mg/L CaCO₃ (by dilution)
• Light source: LED, interference filter (IF) and photosensor in transparent cell chamber
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±1nm
• Photometric Accuracy: 3% FS (T = 20°C to 25°C)
• Photometric Resolution: 0.01 A
• Temperature: 5° to 40°C
• Relative Humidity: 30 to 90% (non condensing)
• Power Supply: 4 AAA batteries
• Operating Time: approx. 17 hours or 5000 test measurements in continuous mode when display backlight is off
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 15.5 x 7.5 x 3.5cm (6.1 x 3 x 1.5 in.)
• Weight: basic unit approx. 260g

Note
Specifications for each type of tablet as well as a Certificate of Analysis for each lot is available in the download area at www.lovibond.com.