PhycoSens

Online determination of algae classes, chlorophyll and phycocyanin concentrations as well as photosynthetic activity

The bbe PhycoSens* is deployed in measuring stations and laboratories in which online measurement of water quality is required for rivers, reservoirs, dams and lakes as well as in drinking water production.

The instrument impresses due to its rapid analysis of chlorophyll and unbound phycocyanin (free PC) concentrations. The free colour pigments of the cyanobacteria are an important indicator for cyanotoxins as well as flavours and odorous substances in raw water. The online device can also measure the photosynthetic activity of microalgae and the transmission. The detection of different algal classes by excitation with coloured LEDs distinguishes this measuring instrument from its competitors. Part of the analysis is a yellow substances (CDOM) measurement to adjust the calculation of the total chlorophyll and phycocyanin contents. The integrated cleaning unit protect against growth problems during long-term measurement.

Advantages of the bbe PhycoSens

• Indicator for cyanotoxins as well as flavours and odorous substances by phycocyanin measurements
• Turbidity compensation up to 200 FTU
• Minimal maintenance
• Easy to use
• Monitoring of algae around the clock
• Direct measurement without preparation
• Integrated stirrer
• PC operation with bbe software
• RS232, LAN, USB

Software

Databased bbe++ Software

The bbe software supplied with the instrument facilitates detailed data analysis. All measurement data can be displayed numerically or graphically. Sections of data measurements can be recorded and printed using the zoom function. Data can also be exported to a spreadsheet program (e.g Excel). All settings and calibrations are performed by the software.

Applications

• Drinking water
• Research
• Environment monitoring
• Aquaculture
• Bathing water
• Desalination plants