PCS Technical Notes: FL-2, Fluoroprobe, Comparison
Comparison
of DO Technologies
|
Fluoroprobe |
Luminescent Copies
|
Clark/Galvanic |
|
Patented |
In
infringement of Patent |
N/A |
|
2
Components (Electronics
& Probe) |
3
Components: Electronics,
Probe & Replacement tip |
3
Components Electronics,
Probe & Replacement tip |
|
Warranty: Electronics
12 months Probe
5 years |
Warranty: Electronics
12 months Probe
1 year Tip:
Nil |
Warranty: Electronics
12 months Probe
1 year Tip:
Nil |
|
Stability/Reliability: Very
Reliable with extreme long term stability |
Stability/Reliability: Medium
Reliable with drift from sensor tip deterioration |
Stability/Reliability: Low
Reliable with continuous drift from changing cell characteristics &
membrane fouling. |
|
Maintenance: No
routine maintenance required. Occasional checking and cleaning is
recommended as a preventative routine. Routine RECALIBRATION is NOT
required. |
Maintenance: Undetermined
as unit needs to be changed with deterioration of tip and then requires
recalibration. Tip degrades quickly in sunlight (not UV stable). Routine
recalibration is required to check tip quality and adjust for
deterioration. |
Maintenance: Very
high maintenance. Requires
almost weekly cleaning and recalibration |
|
Installation: Any
depth that you require. DOES NOT REQUIRE Agitation of the liquor. |
Installation: Susceptive
to light (cannot be left out of the liquor without voiding warranty) |
Installation: Suspended
on a buoyancy float at the surface. |
|
Overall
Costs: Higher
purchase cost but Lowest cost after 2-3 years operation. |
Overall
Costs: Medium
purchase cost but highest cost over life of instrument. |
Overall
Costs: Low
purchase cost but highest maintenance cost. |