The ALERT LAB is a stand-alone, remotely controllable, autonomous analyzer that automatically measures bacteria in a manually collected fluid sample. It performs automatic incubation, optical monitoring (multispectral absorbance and fluorescence) and wireless data transmission, providing rapid enumeration of bacteria.
The ALERT LAB greatly simplifies measurement logistics, eliminates the need for sample refrigeration during transportation prior to standard laboratory analysis, and minimizes errors due to sample degradation between collection and measurement.
Activated via a cell phone or a web interface, ALERT LAB issues automatic alerts when thresholds are exceeded, allowing for increased operator reactivity to pollution events.
A fully automated floating version (see ALERT System V2) is also available, which can be installed in-situ, thus eliminating the need for expensive infrastructure (piping, pumps, cabinets, communication equipment, etc.)
Applications
The ALERT LAB can be used in a variety of settings for quantifying E. coli, total coliforms, fecal coliforms or enterococci:
- Lakes
- Rivers
- Coastal waters
- Catchment sites
- Water treatment plants.
Main benefits
- Simplifies measurement logistics
- Eliminates the need to refrigerate samples during transport
- Eliminates errors due to sample degradation between collection and measurement
- Allows rapid bacterial enumeration
- Demonstrated accuracy and consistency similar to that of an approved laboratory using MPN methods
- Can perform six independent measurements on a single battery charge
- Simplifies comprehensive water quality monitoring at remote sites
- Minimizes time-to-result and costs
- Runs on a rechargeable battery, vehicle cigarette lighter or electrical outlet in a laboratory
Specifications
- Dimensions: 26cm X 24cm X 17cm (10,23" x 9.44" x 6.69")
- Weight: 3.7kg (6.61lb)
- Response Time: 2h – 14h
- Measurement Trigger: On demand
- Total measurements: 6 per charge
- Environmental Conditions: -10°C to 40°C
- Parameters: E. coli, total or fecal Coliforms, Enterococci
- Communication: integrated LTE-M/NBIoT cellular modem (global SIM Card), USB
- Measurement Range: 4CFU – 1 x106 bact./100mL
- Antenna: Internal/External (option)
- Materials: PMMA, PVC, Acetal, SST 316L
- Battery Types: Li-Ion, 12V, 20.4Ah
- Power Source: Li-Ion battery, AC power, 12V car socket
- GPS Capability: Yes (GNSS)
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