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.