AK43
Portable Ammonia Meter
Handheld photometer for ammonia with a 0.00 to 5.00 ppm range and one-button operation for immediate, accurate field results.
0.00 to 5.00 ppmAmmonia (NH₃) Range
± 0.10 ppm +5% readingAmmonia (NH₃) Accuracy
Portable Ammonia Meter
Handheld photometer for ammonia with a 0.00 to 5.00 ppm range and one-button operation for immediate, accurate field results.
The Ammonia Tester is accurate, affordable, lightweight, yet robust for field use. The tester line of photometer is handy and can be easily transported anywhere you need them to go. The one-button operation makes it simple to use getting immediate and accurate results.
No more struggling to determine colours with Test Kits, our handheld photometers take the hassle out of matching to a colour chart, providing a direct and precise result.
AK43 Ammonia Tester is an accurate photometer that measures NH3 concentration both in fresh and salt water. Ammonia is generally present in small amounts in unpolluted water; higher levels indicate organic pollution, which is toxic to aquatic life.
Applications
Monitor water quality in ponds, tanks, and hatcheries for optimal fish and shrimp health.
Field testing for municipal and industrial water treatment monitoring.
Keep display and breeding tanks stable — pH, ammonia, nitrite and dissolved oxygen.
| Measurement Specifications | |||
| Parameter | Range | Resolution | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia (NH₃) | 0.00 to 5.00 ppm | 0.01 ppm | ± 0.10 ppm +5% reading |
| General Specifications | |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Sample temperature | 15 to 35 °C |
| Measuring cell | Glass cuvette Ø 18.8 mm (12 mL) |
| Sample volume | 10 mL |
| Light source | Light Emitting Diodo (LED) |
| Wavelength | 470 nm |
| Display | OLED |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese |
| Auto power-off | After 2 minutes |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 90 % RH (non-condensing) |
| Power supply | 9 VDC (1 × 9 V battery) |
| Dimensions | 73 x 77 x 40 mm |
| Weight | 120 g (with battery) |
| Measurement method | Colorimetric reagent based on the Nessler method |
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