MicroTrace PDV Portable Analyzer
Trace metals analyzer
- Modern Water - PDV
- Portable
- Accurate
- Rapid
- Lower operating costs
Trace Metal Analysis to 0.5ug/l, single instrument can be configured to measure up to 24 different metals.
Measuring trace metals in water, soil and food has always been a vital part of modern environmental monitoring.Voltammetry offers an internationally accepted alternative to laboratory analysis. Modern Water’s PDV provides excellent on-site characterization of pollution hot spots and contamination sources.
The MicroTrace PDV has been upgraded to allow
much improved stand-alone operation by utilizing
a new tablet computer app now included with
the PDV. The USB connector replaces the serial
port. The upgraded product can be run either on
4 x 1.5V AA batteries, or from the mains using
the standard 8 - 12V DC transformer.
The MicroTrace PDV comes with the VAS software package, which is easy to use and is compatible with Windows. VAS enables storage and manipulation of voltammograms, operating data and in-depth data analysis. The SV LabCell Our MicroTrace PDV comes equipped with a standard analytical cell which can detect a wide range of different metals. The SV LabCell is an optional extra that allows the use of Bi film which has performance advantages for cathodic stripping methods (less DO interference). The SV LabCell extends the PDV’s range of metals to include molybdenum and uranium; it also gives a better response for nickel, cobalt and chromium at low levels.
- New tablet-based android app simplifies equipment use and increases portability.
- Analyze in the lab or the field down to 0.5 μg/L – below drinking water regulations for many target metals Traditional & Simplified Chinese user interface now available
- More accurate, higher sensitivity and less susceptible to interference than colorimetric methods
- Excellent Correlation with Laboratory Methods (AAS, ICP-MS) but much lower capital and operating costs
- 30 years of application development, validation studies and academic references Solid electrodes-multi-year lifetimes and no hazardous elemental mercury
- Standalone field instrument- compact, light weight carrying case allows for field use
- Speciation of selected metals by lability & oxidation state AC or rechargeable battery for on-site use
- Fast analysis on site, combined with low cost per test allow
- Immediate identification of problems
- Interactive sampling to locate and identify contamination source and extent.
- Remediation decisions to be made onsite, saving time and increasing efficiency
- Larger number of sample points, improving site characterization cutting remediation costs
MICROTRACE PDV WITH STANDARD CELL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply | AC, 110 - 240V or DC 8 - 12V or 4 x AA batteries |
Dimensions PDV6000 | 360mm x 270mm x 155mm (L x W x D) |
Dimensions SV LabCell | 220mm x 160mm x 160mm (L x W x D). Drain tank, solid-state electrodes and stand provided |
Working Electrode, Std. Cell | Glassy carbon, used with a variety of films, or solid gold |
Working Electrode, SV LabCell | Glassy carbon (Not compatible with app) |
Counter Electrode | Platinum |
Reference Electrode | Ag/AgCl in KCl |
Cell Material | Acrylic (Labcell only) and PTFE |
Cell Stirrer | DC magnetic motor and magnetically coupled stirrer |
Display | LCD graphic screen |
CE Compliant | Yes |
Operating Software | VAS, internal firmware Tablet based android app |
Keypad | 5 button keypad |
Analysis Methods Available | Anodic stripping, Cathodic stripping |
Waveforms Available | Linear sweep, square wave and differential pulse |
Voltammetry Range | -2.0V to +2.0V (3.3V factory option) |
Sensitivity | 2 nA |
Variation (%CV) | 5 to 10% |
Result Output | Voltammetry curves, element concentration(s),historical data |
Calibration | Standard comparison or standard addition |
Packing | Sturdy water-proof carry case |
Stand-alone field instrument | 10 programmable stand-alone menus 10 programmable conditioning menus Blank subtraction option, standard addition option (useful for dirtier water) Battery indicator |
Portable laboratory instrument connected to PC or laptop (VAS only | VAS software, making the instrument a top of the range voltammetry instrument Automatic data saving, graph optimisation, print facility for all data, reports and graphs |
MICROTRACE PDV WITH STANDARD CELL SPECIFICATIONS
* Requires SV Labcell
Metal | Metal Name | PDV |
Ag | Silver | 0.5 μg/l |
As(III) | Arsenic (III) | 0.5 μg/l |
As(total) | Arsenic | 0.5 μg/l |
Au | Gold | 2 μg/l |
Bi | Bismuth | 2 μg/l |
Cd | Cadmium | 0.5 μg/l |
Co | Cobalt | 10 μg/l (1 μg/l *) |
Cr(VI) | Chromium (VI) | 5 μg/l (1 μg/l *) |
Cr(total) | Chromium | 10μg/l* |
Cu | Copper | 0.5 μg/l |
Fe | Iron | 5 μg/l |
Hg | Mercury | 0.1 μg/l |
Mn | Manganese | 2 μg/l |
Mo | Molybdenum | 1 μg/l* |
Ni | Nickel | 5 μg/l |
Pb | Lead | 0.5 μg/l |
Pd | Palladium | 5 μg/l |
Sb(III) | Antimony(III) | 5 μg/l |
Se(IV) | Selenium (IV) | 5 μg/l |
Sn | Tin | 5 μg/l |
Te | Tellurium | 10 μg/l |
Tl | Thallium | 2μg/l |
U | Uranium | 1μg/l* |
Zn | Zinc | 0.5 μg/l |
TYPICAL LIMITS OF DETECTION FOR THE PDV ULTRA
All values are dependent upon the metal(s) being analyzed and the nature of the sample. MDL based on clean water samples.
* Requires SV Labcell and use of VAS software
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