PF-3 Fish Compact Photometer (NH4, Cl2, Cu2+, Fe, NO3, NO2, O2, PO4, SiO2)

£722.93 excl. VAT
£867.52
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SKU - 1222499

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SKU -

1222499

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The compact photometer PF-3 is the smallest photometer in the MACHEREY-NAGEL range.
The PF-3 is equipped with three LEDs generating three different wavelengths and is available in 5 different versions. Each version can analyse a particular set of parameters, which are vital to analyse in the respective area of application. All versions come in three different options including a box with the photometer, a rugged case with photometer and accessories, or a case with pre-packed reagents.
The PF-3 can handle both our convenient NANOCOLOR tube tests, as well as the economical VISOCOLOR test kits.

PF-3 Overview

PF-3 Pool - For pools / spas Parameter: TA, Cya, pH, Cl2, ...
PF-3 Drinking Water - For drinking water analysis Parameter: ClO2, Cl2, pH, Fe, F-, ...
PF-3 Soil - For soil analysis Parameter: NH4-N, NO3-N, PO4-P, K+, ...
PF-3 COD - For mobile COD analysis COD
PF-3 Fish - For fishing water analysis

Technical Data

Type: LED photometer with microprocessor control, self-test and auto calibration
Optics: LED + interference filters
Insensitive to external light for quick measurements without cuvette slot cover
Wavelengths: Depending on version, 3 wavelengths possible
Wavelength accuracy: ± 2 nm, bandwidth at half transmission 10€“12 nm
Measuring modes: Pre-programmed tests (NANOCOLOR tube tests, VISOCOLOR ECO and VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows tests)
Cuvette slot: Tubes 16 mm OD
Memory: 50 results
Display: Self-explanatory menu guidance, plastic foil keypad
All important data at a glance: Result with unit, date, time
Operation: Self-explanatory menu guidance, plastic foil keypad, test selection via parameter lists
Power supply: 3 AA batteries, rechargeable batteries, USB interface; optional internal accu-pack
Housing: Water proof according to IP 68 (1 h, 1 m)
Dimensions: 170 x 95 x 68 mm

Type	LED photometer with microprocessor control, self-test and auto calibration
Light source	LED
Optical system	LED + interference filters
Wavelength	450?nm / 530?nm / 660?nm
Wavelength accuracy	± 2?nm, bandwidth at half transmission 10?nm–12?nm
Preprogrammed tests	NANOCOLOR tube tests, VISOCOLOR ECO tests
Cuvette slot	Round tubes 16?mm OD
External light	Insensitive to external light, fast measurements without cuvette slot cover
Data memory	50 measurements
Display	Backlit graphic display, 128?x?64 pixel
Auto off	Inactive or automatic shutdown after 5?min, 10?min, 15?min, 20?min
Internal quality control	With NANOCONTROL NANOCHECK 2.0
Operation	Self-explanatory menu guidance, plastic foil keypad, test selection via parameter lists
Language	DE / EN / FR / ES / IT / HU / PL / PT / TR?
Interfaces	Mini-USB
Update	Free via internet / PC
Operating range	10–40?°C, max. 80?% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Power supply	3 AA batteries, rechargeable batteries, USB interface; optional internal accu-pack
Housing	Shock-resistant; waterproof and dustproof, according to IP 68
Dimensions	170 x 95 x 68 mm
Weight	0.5 kg
Warranty	2 Years
CE certified	Yes
Scope of delivery	Photometer, manual, batteries and certificate
Hazardous material	No

Please Note: no tubes supplied with refill packs

VISOCOLOR Reagents Range

VISOCOLOR alpha uses colorimetric, as well as titrimetric procedures.
VISOCOLOR ECO presents a product group of colorimetric and titrimetric test kits which avoids hazardous substances wherever possible
VISOCOLOR HE test kits are highly sensitive colorimetric test kits.
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows presents a product group of photometric test kits which combine easy dosing of reagents with photometric precision
VISOCOLOR Accessories

Compact Photometers with VISOCOLOR Reagents

PF-3 can handle both NANOCOLOR tube tests, as well as the economical VISOCOLOR test kits
PF-12Plus is tailor-made for mobile analysis and is equipped with more than 100 pre-programmed methods and additional functions
VISOCOLOR reagent cases includes Pre-packed VISOCOLOR reagent cases and VISOCOLOR reagent cases for individual combination
VISOCOLOR School reagent case is especially designed for schools and caters to the needs of both students and teachers

A full overview of all reagents and equipment can be found in the VISCOLOR Brochure.

July 2020

NANOCOLOR Potassium 50 (REF 985045) has been improved. The change is introduced from LOT 45004, which is available from stock as of 20th July 2020.

The test is now produced with an integrated ammonium compensation. The modified recipe allows a simple determination of potassium in the presence of an ammonium interference up to a concentration of 200 mg/L NH4-N, which is unique in the market.

The use of the additional ammonium compensation reagent (REF 918045) is therefore no longer necessary. Additional information on this topic will be part of our upcoming water news mailing.

Please note, that the test procedure has changed.

An update of the photometers is not required.

Please find the new product information within the following link.

June 2020

Updates

New Photometer Updates

Note: Please save your special methods and measurement data prior to the update. More information can be found in the customer information

Changes

Macherey Nagel will leave out the blank cuvettes for the following test kits:

985003 Ammonium 3
985004 Ammonium 10
985005 Ammonium 50
985006 Ammonium 200
985008 Ammonium 100
985009 Lead 5
985012 COD 60000
985019 Chloride 200
985021 Chloride 50
985023 COD 10000
985028 COD 15000
985029 COD 1500
985035 DEHA 1
985041 Formaldehyde 8
985045 Potassium 50
985046 Formaldehyde 10
985050 organic Acids 3000
985056 Molybdenum 40
985079 Phosphate 50
985085 Starch 100
985091 Thiocyanate 50
985097 Tin 3

Test kits that require a blank cuvette even in current photometers will still be equipped with this cuvette. This applies for the following test kits:

963026 COD 160 Hg-free
985007 AOX 3
985015 Carbonate Hardness 15
985075 TOC 30
985078 TOC 300
985098 Aluminum 07

For old photometers (PF-11 etc.) asking for blank guidance is available here.

The NANOCOLOR^® 500 D filter photometer is being phased out this year after more than 10 years on the market. Currently, a certain, but limited, number of devices is still available. Macherey Nagel will continue to offer support for the device. Spare parts will still be available.

The NANOCOLOR^® 500 D will be replaced by the new device, the NANOCOLOR^® Advance. Information is an upcoming instrument soon.

Servicing Options Available

Have you considered your servicing requirements? Much like a car, scientific instruments may need a bit of care to keep them working reliably and at their most accurate.

The Camlab Service Department have over 60 years experience in scientific instrumentation. We have a number of highly qualified internal and field-based service engineers able to perform a variety of jobs including preventative maintenance servicing and calibration.

Camlab can offer yearly service contracts which include two main types of preventative maintenance/calibration services – the back to base service and an engineer visit to your site. These options are can be offered with differing turn around times depending on the instrument type and your requirements along with loan instruments if available.