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1. or NA 0 1 0 75 ND or NA Abundance Activity Note ND indicates a Non Detect meaning the sample is well below the lower detection limit of the instrument NA indicates no measurement was made Not Applicable 2 7 Downloading Data If your computer does not have a serial port available you will need to install the Interface Integration Adaptor Cable see section 2 9 before proceeding If your computer has a serial port plug the Data Download Cable into the serial port and continue with Downloading Data instructions The Ballast Check 2 can log a total of 1000 data points which can be downloaded to a computer using the provided Data Download Cable A terminal program e g Hyperterminal Terra Term MotoCross is required for downloading these stored ASCII data from the instrument If you do not have a terminal program installed or available follow these instructions on how to access and use Hyperterminal which is included in the Ballast Check 2 package Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 11 1 Plug the USB drive into your computer 2 Open the Hyperterminal folder 3 Double click the Hypertrm exe file Note You may be asked to make Hyperterminal your default telnet program click NO to this request 4 Certain computers may request the area code for your location If requested enter the area code for your location in the appropriate box and click OK 5 Name the connection and2. 2 out of 5 times the calibration is valid NOTE Temperature change may cause slight variability in the response of the CCS causing the CHK STD to fail Running the CCS multiple times as described above will account for this variability Return the CCS to the side pocket of the pouch For a CCS reading the date time serial number result type and Passed Failed will be logged to memory CCS readings are not counted as actual samples therefore NA Not Applicable see section 2 6 for details will be displayed in place of a sample number and all Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 8 other parameters included in the data output string for the measurement See section 2 7 for data downloading instructions 2 4 Filtering Samples The Ballast Check 2 comes with 3 filter capsules with 10 micron nylon mesh filters already installed These filters are used to fractionate samples to more accurately determine abundance and activity of 10 50 micron sized cells The procedure in section 2 5 outlines how and when to use the filters provided to perform the analysis 2 5 Measuring a Sample NOTE See Section 3 for Sample Analysis Guidelines before proceeding The guidelines will help with minimizing measurement error The following materials are required for measuring a sample Ballast Check 2 60cc plastic syringe with male luer lock end Glass Cuvette Kim Wipes for wiping the outside of the glass cuvette 10 micron mesh filter
3. 5 Access the Device Hardware manager to determine what COM was assigned to the Interface Integration Adaptor Cable The installation is now complete and you may plug your Data Download Cable into the Integration Interface Adaptor Cable s serial port See section 2 7 for instructions on how to download Ballast Check 2 data Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 13 3 Sample Analysis Guidelines e Take care not to spill samples into the sample chamber Wipe up any spills promptly e 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 e Fill the cuvette with at least 3 5 mL volume 3 4 full Significant error in readings may result if the cuvette contains less than this minimum volume e Use the same cuvette for your samples it is very important that you thoroughly rinse the cuvette between samples The Ballast Check 2 is very sensitive therefore cross contamination between subsequent samples will skew results Three rinses with the sample intended for measurement will help flush out any residual and decrease the chance for cross contamination e Do not use a cuvette cap as it may cause the cuvette to not seat properly in the sample compartment e When handling the cuvette hold it near the top e 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 fin
4. Replace Battery You will not be able to make any measurements until batteries are replaced 2 3 Calibration Verification The Ballast Check 2 is factory calibrated and should remain calibrated for many years Calibration can be verified using the Calibration Check Standard CCS included with the instrument Calibration Check Standards are paired with specific Ballast Check 2 instruments To check instrument calibration 1 2 5 Press the ON OFF button to turn the Ballast Check 2 on Locate the Calibration Check Standard CCS in the side pocket of the pouch Confirm the serial number on the CCS and Ballast Check 2 are the same After warm up has completed holding the CCS by the tab insert it with the tab at the back end of the sample compartment and close the sample compartment lid NOTE The Ballast Check 2 should be placed on a flat surface prior to reading the Calibration Check Standard CCS Press the CHK STD button a If the calibration is valid the Ballast Check 2 will display Cal Check Passed b If the Ballast Check 2 displays Cal Check Failed remove the CCS from the instrument re insert the CCS press the ESC button and press the CHK STD button to run another calibration check Repeat this procedure 5 times If the calibration check fails more than 2 out of 5 times the Ballast Check 2 is out of calibration and needs to be sent back to the manufacturer If the calibration check fails less than or equal to
5. at any time the screen is exited and nothing is saved Saved values are appended to a data point after a sample is analyzed The sample number will count sequentially beginning with 0001 for the first sample analyzed TANK Displays the tank number as a configurable 10 digit alphanumeric value All characters in the alphanumeric value can be adjusted to set a desired TANK number A keys can be used to cycle through numbers 0 9 and characters A Z keys can be used to move the cursor to the next value After setting the TANK number ENTER is pressed to save the value If ESC is pressed at any time the screen is exited and nothing is saved Saved values are appended to a data point after a sample is analyzed The sample number will count sequentially beginning with 0001 for the first sample analyzed READ Begins the sample analysis procedure detailed in section 2 5 only if SHIP and TANK values are saved If SHIP and TANK values are not saved pressing READ will display the message First Set SHIP and TANK Values and you will not be allowed to continue with measuring a sample until SHIP and TANK values are saved ON OFF Turns the instrument ON or OFF ENTER This button is used to save SHIP or TANK values after they ve been set and allows users to proceed to the next screen menu Ballast Check 2 User s Manual DATA When the DATA button is pressed users can choose between either sending clearing data or
6. capsule Filter washing kit Deionized or distilled water The following procedure is used to measure a sample 1 Aspirate a small amount of sample into your 60cc syringe to rinse any residual from your previous sample and purge all the water from the syringe 2 Aspirate 50cc s of sample into your syringe Using the sample in your syringe rinse a glass cuvette 3 times then fill the cuvette full Dry and clean all faces of the cuvette using Kim Wipes Insert the cuvette into your Ballast Check 2 and close the lid Turn the Ballast Check 2 on with the ON OFF button Set the Ship and Tank values See SHIP and TANK button functions in Section 2 1 if these values haven t been set Press READ 9 The message SHIP TANK OKAY will be displayed and you ll be prompted to select YES to proceed with sampling or NO to return to the HOME screen and set new SHIP TANK values To select YES press the ENTER key to select NO use the gt keys to move the cursor to NO then press the ENTER key 10 If you choose YES to proceed with sampling you will be prompted to press the READ button to continue with the measurement 11 Press READ and the measurement will begin oo NEO Ore Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 9 o If LOW risk is displayed the measurement is complete and you can see values for that sample by pressing the W key o If the sample has a HIGH risk you will be prompted
7. 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 5 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 Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 17 Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 18 Appendix A Specifications Ballast Check 2 Sensitivity Warm Up Time Power Auto Power Off Light Source Detector LCD Display Resolution Case Temperature Internal Memory Data Out
8. TURNER DESIGNS Reliable Instruments for an Unreliable World Ballast Check 2 Handheld PAM Fluorometer TURNER DE DESIGNS P N 998 8501 Revision H November 11 2015 TURNER DESIGNS 845 W Maude Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 Phone 408 749 0994 FAX 408 749 0998 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Description 1 2 PAM Fluorometry 1 3 Quick View Diagrams 1 4 Inspection 1 General Information Precautions amp Cleaning 2 Instrument Operation and Calibration 2 1 Button Identification and Function 2 2 Instrument Power Up 2 3 Calibration Verification 2 4 Filtering Samples 2 5 Measuring a Sample 2 6 Data Displayed 2 7 Downloading Data 2 8 Filter Washing Procedure 2 9 Installing the Interface Integration Adaptor Cable Sample Analysis Guidelines Measurement Parameters 4 1 Abundance 4 2 Activity 4 3 Calculations 5 Warranty 5 1 Terms 5 2 Warranty Service 5 3 Out of Warranty Service Appendixes A Specifications B Error Readings and Warning Messages ank AA Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 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 u
9. ates that algae may be in gross exceedance of the discharge standard To accurately assess the RISK factor the same sample s Activity is measured If the measured algal Activity is greater than or equal to 0 3 then HIGH is displayed for RISK as together the algal Abundance of cells in the 10 50 micron size class and the algal Activity have shown a high risk of gross exceedance of the discharge standard When the measured Abundance is less than the set threshold regardless of the Activity measured LOW is displayed indicating a very low abundance of algae If the sample being analyzed exceeds the upper detection limit of the instrument gt 2000 cells per ml then HIGH will be displayed for risk and a count value gt 2000 will be displayed for abundance Activity will not be valid for this sample Note You will not be prompted to filter the sample through the 10 micron filter in this case This sample will be considered too high to count and will either need to be marked as such or diluted to within the measuring range and re analyzed The following parameters are recorded in the order specified below for a single measurement and can be downloaded to a computer after they ve been logged Date MM DD YYYY Time hh mm ss Serial Number 85XXXXX Result Type Sample or STD Check CHK STD Result Passed or Failed XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX Ship Number Tank Number Sample Number 00 01 2000 ND
10. click OK 6 Access the Connect using pull down menu and select the COM port that will be used to connect to the Ballast Check 2 and click OK 7 Use the following setting to properly set the connection parameters Baud Rate 57600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Click OK and connect to the Ballast Check 2 by plugging the stereo jack from the Data Download cable into the Ballast Check 2 s data port 1 Click Transfer in the menu bar 2 Click Capture Text 3 Click the Browse button and navigate to the folder where you want the data to be saved 4 Name the data file and click save 5 Click Start 6 Make sure the Ballast Check 2 is ON 7 Press the Ballast Check 2 s DATA button Use the MY keys to select SEND CLEAR DATA 9 Press ENTER 0 Select SEND DATA 1 Press ENTER 2 Stop text capture in the terminal program by clicking on Transfer then Capture text then Stop Note txt files can be viewed using most all programs including Microsoft Excel and can be saved as csv or other file formats Confirm data are saved to your computer by navigating to the saved file and opening the file to view data before clearing data from the Ballast Check 2 Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 12 2 8 Filter Washing Procedure Included in the Ballast Check 2 package is a 10 micron filter washing kit to rinse the 10 micron filters after use The 10 micro
11. e monitoring LED s measurement of the maximum Fm and minimum Fo fluorescence states is called variable fluorescence Fv The ratio Fv Fm is a good measure of the algal activity which is measured between 0 01 and 0 75 4 3 Calculations There are two potential equations for calculating abundance of algae in samples Equation 1 calculates abundance of whole water as a first step in determining gross exceedance of algae Abundance RFUB aw x Calibration Coefficient Equation 1 Where RFUB aw is the blank corrected fluorescence detected from raw water sample Calibration coefficient is the value used to convert fluorescence to abundance If algae exceed threshold limits equation 2 is used to correct for less than 10 micron cell fluorescence which may add to the fluorescence detected giving a false positive Abundance RFUBraw RFUB 0 x Calibration Coefficient Equation 2 Where RFUB aw is the blank corrected fluorescence detected from raw water sample RFUB o is the blank corrected fluorescence detected from the 10 micron filtered sample Calibration coefficient is the value used to convert fluorescence to abundance Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 15 A third equation is used to calculate algal activity photosynthetic efficiency of algae Fm Fo Activity Equation 3 Where Fm represents the maximum blank corrected fluorescence detected after a saturation pulse Fo is the blank corrected fluore
12. ger on the outside cuvette wall or cover the top of the cuvette and tilt the sample to help dissipate bubbles e Wait at least 3 seconds between consecutive measurements to allow the optics to return to normal state Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 14 4 Measurement Parameters 4 1 Abundance The Ballast Check 2 is configured for detecting chlorophyll fluorescence from live algal cells i e in vivo detection of Chlorophyll Light from the fluorometer is absorbed by algae and fluorescence emitted by the cells is detected quantified and displayed as a digital number estimating the abundance of algae in the sample Although environmental conditions presence of interfering compounds cellular physiology and light history can influence abundance estimates the procedure used to analyze samples on Ballast Check 2 accounts for most of the interferences providing an accurate estimate of algal abundance for 10 50 micron sized cells 4 2 Activity The Ballast Check 2 uses two measuring LEDs to estimate photosynthetic efficiency The first LED monitoring is used to excite the sample with very low light intensity so as not to induce a change in chlorophyll reaction centers While continuously monitoring the sample using the monitoring LED the second LED saturating blasts the sample with a high intensity of light to effectively close chlorophyll reaction centers and bring algae toa maximum fluorescence state Fm The difference between th
13. he Ballast Check 2 s display from the HOME screen use the gt keys to scroll through sample numbers until you ve reach the sample number you wish to view Then use the 4 keys to scroll through logged data for that sample number You can view the date time risk ship tank values recorded and the Abundance and Activity value saved for that sample You can also view these parameters using the keys right after a measurement has completed Values for Abundance and Activity are defined by the set fluorescence thresholds which correlate to the discharge standard of less than 10 viable organisms of the 10 50 micron size class in 1 milliliter of ballast water The Abundance value represents an enumeration of the algal cells in the sample and addresses the less than 10 organisms requirement of the discharge standard The Ballast Check 2 has a set threshold value of 10 cells per milliliter This threshold is part of the information used to determine whether samples are at risk for gross exceedance of the discharge standard Addressing the discharge standard s viable organisms is done by measuring the photosynthetic efficiency Activity of algae in ballast water samples The Activity is Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 10 reported as a ratio between 0 01 and 0 75 all values outside of this range are reported as Non Detect ND When the measured Abundance is greater than or equal to the set threshold this indic
14. l QSG and serial to USB cable driver 4 AAA replacement batteries 1 5 General Information Precautions and Cleaning e The plastic battery tab at the back of the Ballast Check 2 must be removed before use Grasp it firmly and pull gently to remove it exposing the battery terminals to enable power to the Ballast Check 2 e Use caution around solvents they may degrade the plastic case of the Ballast Check 2 e fa sample is accidentally spilled inside the sample compartment invert the Ballast Check 2 to drain out the excess liquid Then wipe the inside area dry with a clean soft towel or tissue followed by a quick wipe using the Kim Wipes provided e f extra cleaning is needed use a mild detergent to dampen the towel for cleaning e Although the Ballast Check 2 floats do not submerge it in water e Do not expose the Ballast Check 2 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 Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 2 Instrument Operation and Calibration 2 1 Button Identification and Function SHIP Displays the ship number as a 12 digit alphanumeric value All characters in the alphanumeric value can be adjusted to set the SHIP number MY keys can be used to cycle through numbers 0 9 and characters A Z keys can be used to move the cursor to the next digit After setting the SHIP number ENTER is pressed to save the value If ESC is pressed
15. les However logged values Risk Abundance Activity for error readings will display NA indicating that the instrument wasn t able to measure the sample Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 20
16. mance Cal Check Passed or Cal Check Failed will be displayed after measuring the Calibration Check Standard using the CHK STD button indicating whether the Ballast Check 2 can continue to be used for sample analysis or should be returned to the factory 2 2 Instrument Power Up Press the ON OFF button to power on the Ballast Check 2 After a 5 second warm up the Ballast Check 2 is ready for operation Pressing the ON OFF button again will turn the unit off or if left idle on the HOME screen for 3 minutes the unit will automatically turn off to save battery power Note The Ballast Check 2 will not automatically turn off if left idle while running a sample HOME SCREEN The home screen will display the current date time Ballast Check 2 firmware version and remaining battery power as a percentage These parameters will be displayed after powering the instrument on and warm up has completed as well as every time the ESC button is pressed to exit to the home screen Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 7 01 06 2015 11 30 FWO0 01 Batt 50 Battery power is checked whenever users turn the instrument on using the ON OFF button After the 5 second countdown If the battery power is lt 20 the following warning message will display Battery lt 20 Press lt ENTER gt You can continue making measurements after pressing ENTER If the battery power is lt 10 the following message will display Battery Low Pwr
17. n filters can be reused many times if properly rinsed after each use The following procedure guides users on how to properly rinse the 10 micron filters Locate the filter washing kit Attach the plastic tube included in the filter washing kit to the 5cc plastic syringe Obtain some deionized or distilled water Fill the 5cc syringe by drawing water from the clean water source obtained in step 3 Attach the other end of the plastic tube to the outflow port of the 10 micron filter holder Make sure there is nothing attached to the inflow port of the 10 micron filter holder Push water through the filter to remove any materials trapped on the nylon mesh Repeat as necessary as determined by visual inspection Coo ee SS When finished sampling and prior to storage follow the procedure above to ensure filters are clean If they are not properly rinsed using clean water prior to storage filter damage may occur 2 9 Installing the Interface Integration Adaptor Cable This cable allows you to convert from RS232 to USB You will need the USB drive and the Interface Integration Adaptor Cable both included in the Ballast Check 2 package to complete the installation Plug the USB drive into your computer 2 Double click the InstallParallaxUSBDriversv2 08 02 exe file 3 Follow installation wizard s instructions for installing the driver 4 Plug the Interface Integration Adaptor Cable into any available USB port on your computer
18. put Format Weight Size lt 10 cells ml 5 seconds 4 AAA standard or rechargeable batteries After 3 minutes of inactivity LED Photodiode 2 x 16 characters 12 bits Meets IP 67 Standard dustproof and waterproof 41 104 F 5 40 C 1000 records ASCII 0 87 Ibs 0 4kg 1 75 x 3 5 x 7 25 4 45cm x 8 9cm x 18 4cm Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 19 Appendix B Error Readings and Warning Messages Memory Warning Messages The Ballast Check 2 s memory starts at 100 allowing for a maximum of 1 000 data points to be logged If the memory is more than 90 full and the READ button is pressed the following message will display Warning Memory gt 90 Full Indicating that you have reached more than 90 of the total memory allowed You will be allowed to continue sampling but it is highly recommended you stop measuring samples at this point download data to your PC and clear the data log When memory is full the instrument will display Memory Full When READ is pressed you will not be allowed to analyze samples until data have been downloaded and cleared from memory Error Readings When samples are below set blank values the instrument will result in an Error Reading indicating that there is no fluorescence associated with the sample being read When this occurs users should read the sample 2 more times for repeatability Error readings are logged to memory and will be counted as samp
19. scence detected from sample using low light intensity Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 16 5 Warranty 5 1 Terms Turner Designs warrants the Ballast Check 2 PAM 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 date of shipment from Turner Designs with the following restrictions e Turner Designs is not responsible for replacing parts damaged by accident or neglect Damage from corrosion is not covered Damage caused by customer modification of the instrument is not covered e 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 e Damage incurred in shipping is not covered 5 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 1 877 316 8049 Email support turnerdesigns com 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
20. se 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 1 408 212 4041 or Toll Free 877 316 8049 By Email Customer Service at support turnerdesigns com 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 Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 3 1 Introduction 1 1 Description The Ballast Check 2 provides users with a rapid estimation of relative Abundance and Activity of algae in ballast water samples to help users quickly assess the risk of gross exceedance of the discharge standard for ballast water Risk of contamination is determined using both Abundance and Activity values High Risk High Algal Abundance AND High Algal Activity Low Risk Low Algal Abundance OR Low Algal Activity 1 2 PAM Fluorometry The Ballast Check 2 is a Pulse Amplitude Modulated PAM Fluorometer Pulse amplitude modulation is a process that uses varying light intensities delivered in a series of p
21. setting date time Use the MY keys to choose between the two options a marker will indicate the selection made If SEND CLEAR DATA is selected press ENTER and a submenu will display Users can choose using MY keys to either send data to a connected computer see section 2 7 or clear logged data a marker will indicate the selection made o If SEND DATA is selected and ENTER is pressed the instrument will send all logged data out as an ASCII file see section 2 7 o If CLEAR DATA is selected the following message will display ENTER TO CONFIRM CLEAR DATA when ENTER is pressed all logged data will be deleted If SET DATE TIME is selected press ENTER and date and time will display on the screen as MM DD YYYY and hh mm Use the 4 keys to select either parameter a marker will indicate selection o If MM DD YYYY is selected press ENTER and you will be allowed to adjust the month date and year using the AV gt keys Press ENTER to save the set date If ESC is pressed prior to saving the set date the screen is exited and nothing is saved Date is logged per sample o If hh mmis selected press ENTER and you will be allowed to adjust the hour and minutes using the MW gt keys Press ENTER to save the set time If ESC is pressed prior to saving the set time the screen is exited and nothing is saved Time is logged per sample ESC Exits to the previous or home screen CHK STD Is used to determine instrument perfor
22. to insert a 10 micron sample o Attach a 10 micron filter to your 60cc syringe 12 Remove the cuvette from your Ballast Check 2 and discard the sample 13 Using the remaining sample in your syringe rinse the glass cuvette 3 times then fill the cuvette full with your 10 micron filtered sample 14 Dry and clean all faces of the cuvette using Kim Wipes 15 Insert the cuvette into your Ballast Check 2 and close the lid 16 Press READ 17 Results will be displayed as HIGH or LOW risk The measurement is complete Associated values can be viewed by pressing the key 18 Remove the cuvette from the Ballast Check 2 and discard the sample 19 Remove the 10 micron filter from your 60cc syringe and discard the sample remaining in the syringe 20 Rinse the syringe 3 times with DI 21 Using the filter washing kit back wash the 10 micron filter with a clean water source such as deionized or distilled water to prepare it for reuse or storage See Filter Washing Procedure in Section 2 8 for more information on filter washing 22 When finished viewing data or if ready to run the next sample press ESC to get to the Home screen and repeat sampling procedure Note t is recommended you repeat the above steps 3 times If you see inconsistent results please refer to the Sample Analysis Guidelines in Section 3 2 6 Data Displayed Data can be viewed on the Ballast Check 2 s display or downloaded to a computer for viewing To view data on t
23. ulses for looking at fluorescence quenching to determine photosynthetic efficiency of algae or plant material There are two measurement modes single and multiple turnover The Ballast Check 2 is a multiple turnover PAM fluorometer in that one saturating pulse of light is delivered to the sample to quickly reach the maximum fluorescence value with the interest of only looking at how efficient algae are at photosynthesizing essentially determining the activity of the organisms High degree of activity means a high survival rate and low activity means the algae aren t capable of efficiently photosynthesizing and have a low survival rate 1 3 Quick View Diagrams The Ballast Check 2 uses four standard or rechargeable AAA user replaceable batteries Battery panel TURNER ge DE T Ballast Check 2 User s Manual 4 1 4 Inspection Upon receiving your instrument please inspect everything carefully and make sure all accessories are included The Ballast Check 2 package comes in a carrying case that includes The Ballast Check 2 inside a storage pouch batteries included Instrument specific Calibration Check Standard stored in pouch s compartment Laminated Quick Start Guide QSG Laminated Calibration Certificate 2 glass 10x10mm cuvettes 60cc plastic syringe 3 10p filter capsules Filter Washing Kit Kim Wipes Wrist Strap Data download cable and serial to USB adapter cable USB Flash Drive with User s Manua
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