Turner Designs AquaFluor User manual

AquaFluor®
Handheld Fluorometer and Turbidimeter
December 15, 2015
P/N: 998-0851
Revision 1.7
TURNER DESIGNS
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
1.1
Description
4
1.2
Quick View Diagram
4
1.3
Inspection and Setup
4
1.3.1
Inspection
4
1.3.2
Setup
5
1.4
General Information, Precautions & Cleaning
5
2
Instrument Operation and Calibration
2.1
Instrument Power Up
6
2.2
Detection Channel Configuration
6
2.3
Calibration Overview
6
2.4
Calibration Procedure
7
2.4.1
Assign a Calibration Standard Value
7
2.4.2
Perform a Calibration
7
2.4.3
Calibration Check
8
2.5
Instructions for using the Adjustable Secondary Standard
8
2.6
Sample Analysis
10
2.7
Diagnostic Information
10
3
Data Transfer and Internal Data Logging (IDL)
3.1
Shipping Checklist
11
3.2
Hardware Requirements
11
3.3
Installation
11
3.4
Connecting
11
3.5
Real Time Data Transfer
11
3.6
Data Transfer Troubleshooting
12
3.7
Internal Data Logging (IDL)
12
4
Sample Analysis Guidelines
4.1
Handling Samples
13
4.2
Positioning Samples
13
4.3
Data Quality
13
5
Applications
5.1
In Vivo Chlorophyll
14
5.2
Extracted Chlorophyll a
15
5.3
Ammonium Detection
15
5.4
Turbidity
16
5.5
Fluorescent Tracer Dyes
16
5.6
Cyanobacteria Monitoring
16
5.7
CDOM/FDOM
17
5.8
Optical Brighteners
17
6
Warranty
6.1
Terms
18
6.2
Warranty Service
18
6.3
Out of Warranty Service
19
Appendixes
A
Specifications
21
B
Linear Range, Quenching and Temperature Considerations
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WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) DIRECTIVE
Turner Designs is in the business of designing and selling products that benefit the well-being of
our environment. Accordingly, we are concerned with preserving the surroundings wherever
our instruments are used and happy to work with customers by complying with the WEEE
Directive to reduce the environmental impact resulting from the use of our products.
WEEE Return Process:
To arrange the return of an end-of-life product, proceed as follows:
If you purchased your instrument through a Turner Designs Distributor please contact your
local representative. They will instruct you where to return the end-of-life product.
If you purchased your instrument directly from Turner Designs please contact Turner
Designs Customer Service
By Phone: [phone] or Toll Free: [phone]
By Email: Customer Service at [e-mail]
Turner Designs will provide a WEEE RMA Number, a Shipping Account Number, and a Ship
to Address. Package and ship the product back to Turner Designs.
The product will be dealt with per Turner Designs’ end-of-life recycling program in an
environmentally friendly way.

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1 Introduction
1.1 Description
The AquaFluor®is a lightweight, handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter ideal for field use. Its
small size and durability make the AquaFluor®perfect for the user who needs quick
measurements away from the laboratory. Dual-channel capability allows users to measure
fluorescence and turbidity of one sample.
The AquaFluor®can be configured with any two channels as follows: in vivo Chlorophyll,
Extracted Chlorophyll, Cyanobacteria (Phycocyanin or Phycoerythrin), Turbidity, Rhodamine
WT, Fluorescein, Ammonium, CDOM/FDOM, or Optical Brighteners.
1.2 Quick View Diagrams
1.3 Inspection and Setup
1.3.1 Inspection
Upon receiving your instrument, please inspect everything carefully and make sure
all accessories are present. All shipments include:
The AquaFluor®
The User’s Manual on USB Flash Drive
4 - AAA batteries
Cuvettes –Qty 4
Storage Pouch
For Ammonium Channel only: Minicell Adapter and Minicells –Qty 500
Battery panel
O-ring

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1.3.2 Setup
Before the AquaFluor®can be used, the supplied batteries must be installed.
1. On the back side of the instrument, remove the battery panel by loosening the
center screw and then gently pulling on the screw. There is some resistance due
to the o-ring which is used for watertight sealing. See Section 1.2 for diagram.
2. Install the 4 - AAA batteries and verify the batteries are positioned correctly.
3. Replace the battery panel and press it down into position.
4. Hold the battery panel down in place and gently tighten the screw until it is snug.
Do not over tighten the screw.
Note: If the battery panel is very difficult to press down or remove, you can
apply a small amount of silicon based o-ring grease to lubricate the o-ring
as needed.
1.4 General Information, Precautions and Cleaning
The sample compartment cannot accept 10 mm square glass or quartz cuvettes.
The wall thickness of glass or quartz cuvettes exceeds the 12 mm maximum outer
dimension of the AquaFluor®. The 10 mm size of most glass or quartz cuvettes is the
internal dimension and some plastic cuvettes may also be too large.
Do not force oversized cuvettes into the sample compartment. This can damage
the sample compartment. If the cuvette does not easily fit down inside the AquaFluor®
you will need to purchase different cuvettes.
Round glass test tubes can be used with an optional adapter that is available. Refer to
Appendix A for cuvette information.
Use caution around solvents because they may degrade the plastic case of the
AquaFluor®.
If a sample is accidentally spilled inside the Sample Compartment, invert the AquaFluor®
to drain out the excess liquid. Then wipe the inside area dry with a clean soft towel or
tissue.
If extra cleaning is needed, use a mild detergent to dampen the towel for cleaning.
Although the AquaFluor®floats, do not submerge the AquaFluor®in water.
Do not expose the AquaFluor®to temperatures outside the specified range of
5 to 40 °C or damage may occur to the unit that will not be covered under
warranty.

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2 Instrument Operation and Calibration
2.1 Instrument Power Up
To turn on the AquaFluor®, press the <ON/OFF> button. After a 5 second warm up, the
AquaFluor®is ready for operation.
Pressing the <ON/OFF> button again will turn the unit off or if left idle for 3 minutes the unit
will turn itself off to save battery power.
A set of new batteries will last for over 1,000 sample readings. If the batteries have low
power or are not positioned properly, the following warning message will be displayed –
“Batt Level < 20% !! Caution !!”.
The contrast of the display can change with temperature and will get lighter as the unit gets
colder. The contrast can be easily adjusted. Press the arrow button to darken the
contrast and press the arrow to lighten the display contrast.
2.2 Detection Channel Configuration
The AquaFluor®can be configured with one or two optical channels. To identify the
configuration look at the label on the back side of the AquaFluor®.
The <A/B> button allows the user to toggle between the 2 channels. The display will show a
label in the lower left corner of the Home screen to identify which channel is activated.
2.3 Calibration Overview
The AquaFluor®can be calibrated using a Primary standard. A Primary Standard is one that
contains the same fluorescent material that you are measuring in your unknown samples.
When a primary standard of known concentration is used for calibration and the STD VAL is
set to reflect that concentration, the AquaFluor®will give an actual quantitative concentration
reading. For example, if a 100ppb dye standard is used for calibration and the STD VAL is
set to 100, samples with the same dye will read as ppb in relation to the standard.
The standard and samples must be in the linear detection range of the instrument to get
accurate quantitative results. Refer to Appendix B for more details about the linear range
and quenching of the samples.
For dye tracing applications the calibration is normally performed with a primary standard
made from the same dye that is being used for the testing. The primary standard will either
be made to a known concentration, typically in ppb (µg/L) units, or to a known dilution factor.
Ideally the Primary Standard and Blank samples used for calibrating will be made with the
same water the tests are being performed in. For more details on this and tracer dye use,
please refer to the Turner Designs website under Application Notes for “A Practical Guide to
Flow Measurement”, document 998-5000.

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2.4 Calibration Procedure
It is recommended for best accuracy, that you calibrate before performing your sample
analysis. The AquaFluor®will save the calibration settings for each channel until a new
calibration is performed.
If the temperature of your samples or the AquaFluor®changes significantly, the readings
may show a small shift and in this case, you should consider recalibrating. The solid
secondary standard is useful for checking the reading stability over time. Refer to section
2.5 instructions for using the solid secondary standard.
The AquaFluor®is designed with “ambient light rejection”. The black sample compartment
cover does NOT need to be closed when calibrating or reading samples. This allows for the
use of cuvettes with different height dimensions, such as the 12x75 mm round glass tubes.
The orientation and cleanliness of the cuvettes can have an impact on the accuracy of your
results. Refer to Section 4, Sample Analysis Guidelines for information to help ensure the
best results for your analysis.
2.4.1 Assign a Calibration Standard Value
This defines the numeric value that you want the standard to read. For example, if
you calibrate with a primary standard that has a concentration of 50 µg/L, then you
will set the value to 50 and the resulting unit of measure will be in µg/L.
1. Press the <STD VAL> button.
2. Use the and arrow buttons to set the standard value. Pressing the arrow
button once quickly will make a small incremental change to the value. Holding
either arrow button will allow you to change the value using fast scrolling.
3. When finished, press the <ENT> or <ESC> button to accept the value and to
return to the Home screen.
2.4.2 Perform the Calibration
1. Press the <CAL> button.
2. Press <ENT> to start the calibration.
3. Insert your blank sample and press <ENT>. The AquaFluor®will average the
reading for 10 seconds and set the blanking zero point.
4. Insert the standard sample and press <ENT>. The reading is averaged for 10
seconds and the Standard Calibration value is set.
5. Press <ENT> when the calibration is complete to accept the calibration. If
<ENT> is not pressed within 10 seconds, you will be asked if you want to abort
the calibration. Press the or arrow button to abort or accept the calibration
respectively.
If at anytime during steps 1-4 you want to stop the calibration, press <ESC>. This
will return you to the Home screen and will default the instrument to the previous
calibration.
For additional help with calibrations and step by step procedures please refer to the
Turner Designs video page.

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2.4.3 Calibration Check
Once the AquaFluor®calibration is accepted, press the <DIAG> button to see what
your standard to blank ratio is. The standard to blank ratio is defined as:
Refer to graphic below regarding ratios. For most applications and users, a ratio
between 5 and 30 is optimal and needs to be greater than 5 so you have enough
separation between your blank and standard.
If your %FS -STD:%FS-Blk ratio is greater than 30, dilute your Calibration
Standard accordingly and recalibrate. Check the ratio again.
If your ratio is less than 5 you'll have to find a more concentrated standard for
calibration and recalibrate.
If your ratio falls between 5 and 30 after the initial calibration then you can start
measuring samples.
2.5 Instructions for using the Adjustable Solid Secondary Standard
For some applications a Solid Secondary Standard is available to track calibrations over
time. A secondary standard contains a stable fluorescent material that is intended to give
you consistent repeatable readings. Please refer to Appendix A for the solid standard
configuration for your application.
When a Secondary Standard is used, the AquaFluor®will give relative sample readings that
are proportional to the measured fluorescence. In some cases these relative sample
readings will be correlated back to actual concentrations that are determined later.
1. Calibrate the AquaFluor®with a solution of known concentration per Section 2.4.
Blank 2
Std B
Std A
Std C
Std D
1
3
10
100
Blank
Ratio = 0.5
Ratio = 5-30
Ratio = 1.5
Ratio = 50
These ratios are too low.
There is no way to differentiate
between the blank and standard
signal. You should use a more
concentrated standard.
If you use a standard that
is too concentrated, you
have no guarantee your
signal is linear.
Blank 2
Std B
Std A
Std C
Std D
1
3
10
100
Blank
Ratio = 0.5
Ratio = 5-30
Ratio = 1.5
Ratio = 50
These ratios are too low.
There is no way to differentiate
between the blank and standard
signal. You should use a more
concentrated standard.
If you use a standard that
is too concentrated, you
have no guarantee your
signal is linear.
%FS-STD VAL
%FS-Blk VAL
%FS-STD VAL
%FS-Blk VAL

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2. Take the adjustable secondary standard from its storage case. Using the 0.05”Allen
Wrench provided, loosen the locking screw on the back of the secondary standard by
turning it counterclockwise one turn. See photo 1.
3. Place the adjustable secondary standard in the fluorometer sample compartment with
the handle towards the rear of the instrument.
See photo 2.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds while the instrument averages the reading, then read the
value.
5. You can use the 3/32” Allen Wrench provided to adjust the attenuation screw through
the hole at the top of the secondary standard to increase or decrease the value
displayed on the screen. Turning the screw counterclockwise will increase the reading.
See Photo 3.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the secondary standard reads the concentration value of
interest. Record the secondary standard reading for future reference.
7. At this point, remove the solid standard and turn the locking setscrew clockwise until it
just makes contact with the attenuation screw.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or remove either hex screw on the Solid
Secondary Standard, overtightening may damage the standard.
8. Proceed with analyzing your samples.
9. You may use your adjustable secondary standard at any time to check the stability of the
fluorometer. Simply insert your standard to read the value. The value should be similar
to what was previously obtained in step 6 above.
10. When the secondary standard is not in use, store it in its protective case to prevent dust
collecting on the optical fiber.
Photo 1. Loosening
the locking setscrew
on the backside of
the adjustable
secondary standard
Photo 2. Placing the
adjustable secondary
standard in the
AquaFluor™
Photo 3. Adjusting
the value on the
secondary standard
by turning the
attenuation screw.

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On a daily basis, before making measurements with the AquaFluor®, use the solid
secondary standard to verify the AquaFluor®calibration. If the secondary standard value
has changed by more than ± 5% of its assigned value, the AquaFluor®should be
recalibrated.
NOTE: Recalibration with a primary standard if possible is recommended.
2.6 Sample Analysis
1. Insert your sample. The AquaFluor®is designed with “ambient light rejection”. The
black sample compartment cover does NOT need to be closed when reading samples.
NOTE: The orientation and cleanliness of the cuvettes can have an impact on the
accuracy of your results. Refer to Section 4 for more details.
2. Press either <READ> button. The instrument will measure and average the
fluorescence signal for approximately 10 seconds.
3. The reading result will be displayed on the top line of the Home screen.
4. The top left corner will then display “WAIT” for 5 seconds. Once “WAIT” disappears,
another sample reading can be performed.
2.7 Diagnostic Information
1. Press <DIAG> to access the diagnostic screens.
2. The first screen shows the number of data points available for internal data logging.
3. Press <ENT> to toggle to the %FS (Full Scale) values for the blank (Blk) and standard
(STD) calibration points. This is often referred to as the Standard to Blank Ratio. For
more information please refer to section 2.4.3.
4. Press <ESC> when finished to return to the Home screen.

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3 Data Transfer and Internal Data Logging (IDL)
3.1 Shipping Checklist
The Internal Data Logging kit (PN 8000-920) contains the following items:
Interface cable
Turner Designs Spreadsheet Interface Software on a CD.
Both of these items are necessary for downloading or transferring data from the AquaFluor®
to a PC.
3.2 Hardware Requirements
PC with Windows 95 or later
MS Excel 5.0 or later
At least 1 available serial port or USB
3.3 Software Installation
1 Exit out of any programs that are running.
2 Insert the CD to your computer and copy and select the setup.exe file.
3 Follow the steps in the setup wizard to install the necessary files.
4 When the setup is complete, an icon named “Spreadsheet Interface Software” will be
found on the desktop and in the “Programs” menu list.
3.4 Connecting
1. Using the cable provided, connect the 9 pin adapter end of the cable into the available
serial port of your computer.
Note: If your computer only has USB ports we recommend purchasing a USB to serial
adapter cable. Communication and Integration Cable P/N 2300-155 can be used as a
standard USB to Serial Adaptor Cable.
2 Plug the opposite end of the cable into the port at the base of the AquaFluor®.
3 Open the Spreadsheet Interface software.
4 Click on the box to the right of the COM port icon to select the appropriate COM port.
5 Click “Start” and the program will open an Excel spreadsheet for the data transfer. The
indicator boxes to the left should both be green to confirm a good interface connection.
6 Follow the directions from Section 3.7 for collecting and downloading data from the
AquaFluor®. Data will appear in the Excel spreadsheet. BE SURE to save these data
by performing a “Save File as” after the download has completed.
3.5 Real Time Data Transfer
Data can also be transferred directly to the computer after each reading. To do so:
1 Follow steps 1-6 of Section 3.4 to create the connection between the AquaFluor®and
your computer.
2 Insert a sample and press the <READ> button. When the reading is finished, the results
will automatically transfer to the active Excel spreadsheet.

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3.6 Data Transfer Troubleshooting
Difficulties can arise when parameters are set incorrectly or improper cable connections
made. Here are some common solutions.
Box to the left of the COM port is red. This means that the COM port is not available.
Causes:
Another software program could be using the COM port, making it unavailable.
Make sure to close all programs of this type before opening the Spreadsheet
Interface software.
The port selected is incorrect. Follow step 4 in Section 3.4 above to choose the
correct COM port.
All lights are green, but no data transferred, even though the instrument says “All data
downloaded”.
The connection between the instrument and the computer is bad. Check and tighten
the cable connections. Make sure both ends of the cable are plugged in tightly.
3.7 Internal Data Logging (IDL)
The Internal Data Logging option allows the downloading of stored data from the
AquaFluor®.The AquaFluor®can log up to 1000 data points. The DATA screens control
logging, downloading and erasing the data as described below.
Activate Data Logging
1 Press the <DATA> button 2 times.
2 Press <ENT> to toggle between logging and stop status.
3 Press <ESC> when finished to return to the Home screen.
Download Data
1 Connect the AquaFluor®to the serial port of your computer.
2 Open the Turner Designs Interface Software. See Section 3.1-3.3 for computer
requirements and installation.
3 Press the <DATA> button 3 times.
4 Press <ENT> 5 times to start the data download.
5 Press <ESC> when finished to return to the Home screen.
Erase Data
1 Press the <DATA> button 4 times.
2 Press <ENT> 5 times to erase all logged data.
3 Press <ESC> when finished to return to the Home screen.

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4 Sample Analysis Guidelines
4.1 Handling Samples
Take care not to spill samples into the sample chamber. Wipe up any spills promptly.
The cuvette MUST BE DRY on the outside when taking readings. Any moisture or
condensation on the outside of the cuvette can affect the reading.
Fill the cuvette with at least 3mL solution volume or at least 3/4 full. Significant error in
the readings can result if the cuvette contains less than this minimum volume.
The AquaFluor®is very sensitive and even small amounts of material from a previous
sample may contaminate the sample and result in errors. Use a clean cuvette for all
readings. If you are using the same cuvette for your samples it is very important that
you thoroughly rinse the cuvette between samples. A good way to confirm the cuvette
cleanliness is to read a blank solution. If the reading is higher than the normal blank
reading, the cuvette is not clean.
Any bubbles in the sample will affect the readings. Take care not to introduce bubbles
into samples. Remove any bubbles by lightly tapping with your finger on the outside
cuvette wall or cover the top of the cuvette and tilt the sample to help dissipate bubbles.
4.2 Positioning Samples
The orientation of the cuvette in the sample compartment can give slightly different readings
especially for low concentration samples. This is due to variations in the walls of the cuvette
that are not readily visible to the eye. We recommend that the cuvette be marked at the top
on one side and positioned in the sample compartment the same way each time for best
results.
Turbidity sample measurements are particularly sensitive to the quality and cleanliness of
the cuvette. Small scratches or smudges on the cuvette will affect the accuracy of the
readings. The Polystyrene cuvettes (P/N 7000-957) give the best Turbidity measurement
results, due to better quality of the cuvette.
4.3 Data Quality
The AquaFluor®is only as accurate as the standards that are used to calibrate it. This is
why it is important to take care when preparing standards, samples and blank. One should
follow good laboratory practices when preparing all solutions and samples.
The best results are obtained if you determine the range you anticipate your samples are
going fall in and calibrate to optimize resolution. If a low concentration calibration standard
is used then the low end of the linear range will have better resolution. If a high
concentration calibration standard is used the high end of the linear range will have better
resolution.

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5 Applications
5.1 In Vivo Chlorophyll
In vivo chlorophyll analysis is the fluorescent detection of chlorophyll in live algal cells in
water. In this technique, the excitation light from the fluorometer passes through the
untreated sample of water and causes the chlorophyll within the cells to fluoresce.
Environmental conditions, presence of interfering compounds, cellular physiology,
morphology, and light history can influence the relationship between the in vivo fluorescence
and the actual concentration of chlorophyll in the sample. These factors cause in vivo
fluorescence to be a qualitative measure. Despite its qualitative nature, in vivo fluorescence
data can supply valuable information on the spatial and temporal distribution of chlorophyll
concentrations quickly and easily.
To obtain semi-quantitative data, the in vivo fluorescence data must be correlated with
extracted chlorophyll data that can be obtained through the extraction and measurement of
the pigment from grab samples on a laboratory fluorometer, spectrophotometer or HPLC.
When collecting “grab” samples for chlorophyll extraction, the in vivo reading must be noted
at the same time the sample is collected. Several samples should be collected within each
niche or environment.
Once the chlorophyll concentration has been determined through extraction, the
concentration should be correlated with the corresponding in vivo value similar to what is
shown in Graph 1 below.
The AquaFluor®calibration also requires a Blank sample and the best “true blank” is natural
water that has been filtered through a GF/F or membrane filter in order to remove the algal
cells but still retain any dissolved components. However, in most cases distilled water is
used for the Blank sample since the in vivo readings are semi-quantitative at best.
Graph 1
For more details on chlorophyll analysis visit Turner Designs’website under Applications.

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5.2 Extracted Chlorophyll
In extractive analysis, fluorometric measurements are made on solvent extracts from algal
cells to determine quantitative concentrations of chlorophyll and pheophytin. A Primary
Chlorophyll standard P/N 10-850 is used for calibration and the measurements are made
using the 12 x 75 mm glass test tubes.
EPA Method 445.0 is a popular Chlorophyll extractive method that was developed using a
Turner Designs Model 10 fluorometer and is published by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency.
The extracted Chlorophyll channel on the AquaFluor®requires performing the acidification
step to correct for the pheophytin. This is referred to as the “corrected chlor a” method in
section 12.2 of Method 445.0.
EPA Method 445.0 is available on Turner Designs’website under Applications.
5.3 Ammonium Detection
Note: Readings on the ammonium channel using plastic cuvettes have a maximum
range of approximately 10 µM. Minicells are required to achieve readings of 10 µM -
100 µM.
Accurate determination of ammonium in aquatic environments is a critical measurement
when investigating Nitrogen cycling and nutrient dynamics. Historically, methods for
ammonium determination have been a source of frustration within the scientific community
due to the lack of a simple, accurate and affordable method, particularly for measurements
in the submicromolar range.
The ammonium technique offers researchers and technicians an excellent alternative to the
existing colormetric ideophenol blue method. Benefits of the fluorometric method include:
Sensitivity: Detection in the submicromolar range.
Accuracy: More accurate than previous methods for low ammonium concentration
samples.
Simple: Requires only one mixed, non-toxic reagent and no special equipment other
than a fluorometer.
Non-toxic Reagents: OPA, sodium sulfite, and sodium borate.
The colorimetric ideophenol blue method is susceptible to inconsistent results, particularly
with submicromolar ammonium concentrations, whereas, the new fluorometric technique
has been proven to provide accurate and precise data over a wide range of water quality,
ammonium concentrations and salinities. This method is particularly useful for work in
oligotrophic systems, where natural ammonium concentrations are commonly in the
submicromolar range.
For more information on ammonium visit Turner Designs’website under Applications.

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5.4 Turbidity
The Turbidity channel has a detection range of 0.5 to 1000 NTU. A primary Turbidity
standard is required for calibration. We recommend using a Turbidity standard in the range
of 10 to 100 NTU. The Polystyrene cuvettes are preferred for best turbidity results.
Turbidity standards can be purchased from GFS Chemicals.
10 NTU - GFS Part Number 8545
100 NTU - GFS Part Number 8546
For more information on turbidity visit Turner Designs’website under Applications.
5.5 Fluorescent Tracer Dyes
Fluorescent tracer dyes provide an accurate, cost effective method for measuring water flow
levels, mixing zones, time of travel, groundwater transport, leak detection, retention times,
etc. The two most commonly used tracer dyes are Fluorescein and Rhodamine WT. The
Fluorescein dye can be detected using the Blue channel on the AquaFluor®and Rhodamine
dye is detected using the Green channel. The linear detection range for both dyes is 0.4 to
400 ppb (active ingredient) in potable water.
For more information on tracer dye use visit Turner Designs’website under Applications.
5.6 Cyanobacteria Monitoring
The Cyanobacteria channel of the AquaFluor®detects the fluorescence of either
phycocyanin (PC) or phycoerythrin (PE) pigments unique to Cyanobacteria.
Note: Readings on the Phycocyanin channel using cuvettes or vials have a maximum
range of approximately 3,500 ppb. Minicells P/N 7000-950 and Minicell adaptor P/N
8000-936 are required to achieve maximum range of approximately 20,000 ppb.
The fluorescence is measured in vivo, without extraction or chemical treatment. For many
types of qualitative work, in vivo measurements alone may provide sufficient information.
For quantitative measurements, in vivo data is correlated with other measurements, such as
cell counts or extracted pigment analysis.
For more information on Cyanobacteria visit Turner Designs’website under Applications.

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5.7 CDOM / FDOM
Monitoring the chromophoric or colored fraction of dissolved organic matter (CDOM) in
natural waters can be an extremely useful tool in a variety of marine and freshwater
applications. Scientists have developed numerous methods for measuring or estimating
DOM concentration for a variety of biological, chemical and physical research and
monitoring topics. Fluorescence detection of CDOM is the easiest and fastest means of
estimating DOM by taking advantage of CDOM's natural fluorescent property. CDOM
measurement is also of interest to researchers due to its effect on light in surface waters
and as a natural water-mass tracer.
For more information on CDOM / FDOM visit Turner Designs website under Applications.
5.8 Optical Brighteners
Optical Brightener Agents (OBAs) are primarily added to laundry soaps, detergents, and
cleaning agents for the purpose of brightening fabrics and/or surfaces. Laundry wastewater
is the largest contributor of OBAs to wastewater systems because it retains a large portion
of dissolved OBAs. Water municipalities and researchers are evaluating OBA
concentrations in lakes, rivers, and coastal ocean to determine the efficiency of wastewater
treatment protocols and wastewater systems. When wastewater systems fail, human waste
leaks into natural aquatic systems and might cause an increase in fecal coliform bacteria,
which may impact ecosystems.
In an effort to determine source contaminations, researchers are correlating fluorescence of
OBAs to bacterial levels. These studies may help decrease this type of anthropogenic input.
The AquaFluor® has been used in studies conducted by county health departments and
water municipalities to detect OBAs.
For more information on OBAs visit Turner Designs website under Applications.

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6 Warranty
6.1 Terms
Turner Designs warrants the AquaFluor®Fluorometer and accessories to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12
months from the data of shipment from Turner Designs, with the following restrictions:
Turner Designs is not responsible for replacing parts damaged by accident or neglect.
Your instrument must be installed according to instructions in the User’s Manual.
Damage from corrosion is not covered. Damage caused by customer modification of the
instrument is not covered.
This warranty covers only Turner Designs products and is not extended to equipment
used with our products. We are not responsible for incidental or consequential
damages, except in those states where this limitation is not allowed. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Damage incurred in shipping is not covered.
6.2 Warranty Service
To obtain service during the warranty period, the owner shall take the following steps:
1 Write, email, or call the Turner Designs Technical Support department and describe as
precisely as possible the nature of the problem.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
2 Carry out any adjustments or tests as suggested by the Technical Support Department.
3 If proper performance is not obtained you will be issued a Return Authorization number
(RMA). Package the unit, write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton,
and ship the instrument, prepaid, to Turner Designs. If the failure is covered under the
warranty terms, the instrument will be repaired and returned free of charge, for all
customers in the contiguous continental United States.
For customers outside of the contiguous continental United States who purchased
equipment from one of our authorized distributors, contact the distributor. If you
purchased directly, contact us. We will repair the instrument at no charge. Customer
pays for shipping duties and documentation to Turner Designs. Turner Designs pays for
return shipment (custom duties, taxes and fees are the responsibility of the customer).

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6.3 Out-of-Warranty Service
Follow steps for Warranty Service as listed above. If our Technical Support department can
assist you by phone or correspondence, we will be glad to, at no charge. Repair service will
be billed on a fixed price basis, plus any applicable duties and/or taxes. Shipment to Turner
Designs should be prepaid. Your bill will include return shipment freight charges.
Address for Shipment:
Turner Designs
845 W. Maude Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

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