FluoroSense
FluoroSense User Manual: 998-2852.pdf (turnerdesigns.com)
Name of Instrument | Instrument Part Number | Turner Designs Part Number for Calibration Solutions | Part Description |
FluoroSense CHLOROPHYLL | 2860-000-C | 6500-220 | FLUOROSENSE - CHLOROPHYLL uses RHODAMINE WT DYE, 800 PPB, 1 LITER |
FluoroSense PHYCOCYANIN | 2860-000-P | 6500-020 | FLUOROSENSE - PC, PHYCOCYANIN uses RHODAMINE WT DYE, 200 PPB, 1 LITER |
Cyclops-7F, C3, or C6P
Cyclops-7F, C3, and C6p Calibration Guide: Calibration guide.pdf Additional calibration resources: Submersible Fluorometer Articles, Best Measurement Practices, Calibration Solutions Guide
One such application for the Cyclops-7F sensor is designed for detecting crude oil and refined fuels. For procuring calibration standards, contact trusted distributors in your area such as those found on our Distributor List or reach out to Turner Designs Support Team directly for regional vendor suggestions.
Cyclops-7F, C3, or C6P Application Optics | Liquid Calibration Standard Concentration | Turner Designs Part Number for Calibration Solutions | Equivalent Fluorophore Concentration | Notes |
Chl in vivo (Blue) | Rhodamine WT 400 ppb | 6500-120 | 40 ug/L | Use our guide on our website: Turner Designs Cyclops-7 Submersible Sensors |
Chl in vivo (Red) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Use of known concentration primary standards is preferred |
Phycocyanin (PC) | Rhodamine WT 200 ppb | 6500-020 | 260 ppb | Use our guide on our website: Turner Designs Cyclops-7 Submersible Sensors |
Phycoerythrin (PE) | Rhodamine WT 50 ppb | 6500-020 | 500 ppb | Diluted from 6500-020 to 50 ppb (1 part dye to 3 parts deionized water) before use with Calibration Instructions 1.3 for PE units. |
Crude Oil | PTSA 100 ppb | 10-608 | 275 ppm | Osberg Light Crude Oil |
CDOM | PTSA 400 ppb | 10-609 | 125 ppb | Use our guide on our website: Turner Designs Cyclops-7 Submersible Sensors |
Turbidity | 10 NTU, 100 NTU, or 1000 NTU | Sold by AMCO Clear Standards purchased from GFS Chemicals |
| Sold by AMCO Clear Standards purchased from GFS Chemicals |
Tryptophan | 5000 ppb | Sold by Sigma Aldrich, CAS NO. 73-22-3 |
| Weigh out 0.1g of tryptophan into 1L ultrapure water to make 100mg/L solution (100,000ppb). Then, 50mL of the 100mg/L is transferred to another 1L volumetric flask and made up with ultrapure water to get 5000ug/L (5000ppb). |
Refined Fuels | 4500 ppb NDSA | CAS NO. 1655-29-4 | 1 ppm BTEX | Use our guide on our website: Turner Designs Cyclops-7 Submersible Sensors |
Optical Brighteners |
| Example: Sold from Sigma Aldrich |
| Can use any material under the optical brightener type. TIDE detergent is one example. |
AquaFluor
Use our user manual and calibration guide: Aquafluor Handheld Fluorometer (turnerdesigns.com) & Turner Designs AquaFluor Handheld Fluorometer Calibration Guide
AquaFluor Application Optics | Liquid Calibration Standard Concentration | Turner Designs Part Number for Calibration Solutions | Equivalent Fluorophore Concentration | Notes |
Ammonium |
| Not Applicable |
| Use our guide on website: Fluorometer Parameters | Ammonium | Turner Designs |
CDOM |
| Not Applicable |
| Calibrate using Quinine Sulfate or known concentrations of CDOM. Refer to website for example procedures: Fluorometer Parameters | CDOM | Turner Designs |
Chl in vivo | Rhodamine WT 400 ppb | 6500-120 | 60 ug/L | Use our guide on our website: Turner Designs AquaFluor Handheld Fluorometer |
Crude Oil | PTSA 100 ppb | 10-608 | 145 ppm | Oil Emulsions in water |
Fluorescein Dye | Fluorescein Dye 100 ppb | 10-506 |
| Purchase Fluorescein Dye 100 ppb PN 10-506. If required, dilute down to desired concentration with Deionized water. |
Optical Brighteners | Example: Purchased from Sigma Aldrich | Not Applicable |
| Can use any material under the optical brightener type. TIDE detergent is one example. |
Phycocyanin (Freshwater Cyanobacteria) | Rhodamine WT 200 ppb | 6500-020 | 210 ppb | Use our guide on our website: Turner Designs AquaFluor Handheld Fluorometer |
Phycoerythrin (Marine Cyanobacteria) | Rhodamine WT 100 ppb | 6500-020 | 950 ppb | Purchase 6500-020 and dilute to 50% with Deionized water |
Rhodamine Dye | Rhodamine WT Dye 200 ppb or 400 ppb | 6500-020 or 6500-120 |
| Purchase Rhodamine Dye. If required, dilute down to desired concentration with Deionized water. |
Turbidity | 10 NTU or 100 NTU | Sold by AMCO Clear Standards purchased from GFS Chemicals |
| Sold by AMCO Clear Standards purchased from GFS Chemicals |
Trilogy
Use our user manual: Trilogy User Manual (turnerdesigns.com)
Trilogy Application Optics | Associated Trilogy Module Part Number | Liquid Calibration Standard Concentration | Turner Designs Part Number for Calibration Solutions | Equivalent Fluorophore Concentration | Notes |
Ammonium | 7200-067-W |
| Not Applicable |
| Use our guide on website: Fluorometer Parameters | Ammonium | Turner Designs |
CDOM | 7200-069-W |
| Not Applicable |
| Calibrate using Quinine Sulfate or known concentrations of CDOM. Refer to website for example procedures: Fluorometer Parameters | CDOM | Turner Designs |
Chlorophyll a Extracted - Acidification | 7200-040-W | Chlorophyll a standards | 10-850 | Based on Certificate | Using the 10-850, calibrate the module based on values on the certificate. Another option, chlorophyll standards made from reconstituted powder using the EPA 445 method is a viable option. |
Chlorophyll a Extracted - Non Acidification | 7200-046-W | Chlorophyll a standards | 10-850 | Based on Certificate | Using the 10-850, calibrate the module based on values on the certificate. Another option, chlorophyll standards made from reconstituted powder using the EPA 445 method is a viable option. |
Chl in vivo | 7200-043 |
| Not Applicable |
| Use of known concentration primary standards is preferred |
Fluorescein Dye | 7200-048 | Fluorescein Dye 100 ppb | 10-506 |
| Purchase Fluorescein Dye 100 ppb PN 10-506. If required, dilute down to desired concentration with Deionized water. |
Histamine | 7200-049 |
| Not Applicable |
| Calibration determined by customer dictated application. Refer to guidelines set by your company. |
Nitrate | 7200-074 |
| Not Applicable |
| Refer to documentation our website for examples: Fluorometer Parameters | Absorbance | Turner Designs |
Optical Brighteners | 7200-047-W | Example: Purchased from Sigma Aldrich | Not Applicable |
| Can use any material under the optical brightener type. TIDE detergent is one example. |
Phosphate | 7200-070 |
| Not Applicable |
| Refer to documentation our website for examples: Fluorometer Parameters | Absorbance | Turner Designs |
Phycocyanin | 7200-044-W |
| Not Applicable |
| Use of known concentration primary standards is preferred |
Phycoerythrin | 7200-042-W |
| Not Applicable |
| Use of known concentration primary standards is preferred |
Rhodamine Dye | 7200-042-W | Rhodamine WT Dye 200 ppb or 400 ppb | 6500-020 or 6500-120 |
| Purchase Rhodamine Dye. If required, dilute down to desired concentration with Deionized water. |
Silicate | 7200-072 |
| Not Applicable |
| Refer to documentation our website for examples: Fluorometer Parameters | Absorbance | Turner Designs |
Turbidity | 7200-060 | 10 NTU, 100 NTU, or 1000 NTU | Sold by AMCO Clear Standards purchased from GFS Chemicals |
| Sold by AMCO Clear Standards purchased from GFS Chemicals |