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Introduction The Aquasafe WSL25 Plus is a fully portable field laboratory for the detection of microbiological and physico-chemical water quality parameters. The lab is housed in a waterproof wheeled carry case with telescopic handle and comprises the following : ...
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1.0 Introduction The Aquasafe MSI25 is a portable incubator for the incubation of microbiological samples prepared using the membrane filtration method. The incubator is primarily designed to be used with the supplied 54mm x 3.5mm aluminium petri dishes which are suitable for 47mm membrane filter pads, but the incubator can also be used with 55mm pre-prepared plastic petri-dishes.
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2.0 Incubator set-up The incubator is integrated into the waterproof carry case with a rechargeable battery and power supply. The power pack is comprised of a 12Volt 12Ah Sealed Non-Spillable Lead acid battery. The battery must be electrically isolated during transport on-board aircraft so to facilitate this the power supply is disconnected from the battery by removal of the positive(red) terminal connection and the DC Jack is removed from the incubator socket and fitted with a cap.
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3.0 Operating instructions 3.1 Incubator controls LCD Display Petri-Lok cassette Incubator controls The incubator has an on/off switch and power connector on the right hand side. The on/off switch is pressed in to turn on and depressed to turn off. The incubator can be run from a power supply from 12 –...
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3.2 Getting started It is assumed that the user is familiar with the preparation of samples using the membrane filtration method and as such this manual does not cover this however, instructions on membrane filtration are available on request. The user should familiarise themselves fully with the set-up, control and calibration of the incubator prior to carrying out tests for the first time.
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3.3.1 Start screen (Figure 1.1) Current temp Time remaining 20.9°C 24:00 10.5v Battery voltage Incubator status Mode This screen shows the current status of the incubator. In the state shown the incubator is in idle mode and not running. 3.3.2 37°C Program (Fig 1.2) 20.9°C 24:00...
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3.3.3 44°C Program (Fig1.3) 20.9°C 24:00 ->44°C 10.5v This mode is the pre-programmed default 44°C incubation cycle. In this mode the incubator will run an 18 hour incubation cycle at 44°C. The 18 hour timer can be altered to any setting between 0 and 24 hours.
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3.3.5 Current Run status (Fig 1.5) 20.9°C 24:00 <SEL 10.5v In this mode pressing the middle switch will display the following screen which will flash intermittently : 15:45 TIMER A SAVE EXIT The time remaining is displayed in the top left corner. This can be reset to the programmed default cycle time by pressing the left switch.
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3.3.7 User defined temperature setting (Fig1.7) 20.9°C 24:00 <ADJ 10.5v In this mode the user defined incubation temperature can be adjusted to a temperature between 20°C and 50°C. To adjust the temperature press the middle switch. The screen will change to : ##.#°C User Temp Save...
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In this mode the incubator is calibrated. To calibrate the unit the following equipment is required: Digital thermometer with 100mm x 4mm stainless steel probe (Not included) Trace2o Incubator calibration pack (Included) Petri-Lok petri-dish cassette. 10 Aluminium Petri dishes. Place 10 empty Petri dishes into the bottom of the cassette.
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5.0 Guarantee and Assistance Trace2o hope that the Aquasafe incubator will give many years of trouble free operation but in the event of a technical problem occurring the Aquasafe incubator is covered by Trace2o Ltds standard Guarantee terms and conditions available via email or via download from www.trace2o.com.
Contents Contents SECTION 1: ASSEMBLY OF FILTRATION APPARATUS SECTION 2: PREPARING BACTERIOLOGICAL MEDIA IN A LABORATORY FACILITY SECTION 3: PREPARING BACTERIOLOGICAL MEDIA IN THE FIELD SECTION 4: SAMPLING SECTION 5: USE OF BACTERIOLOGICAL MEDIA SECTION 6: ASEPTIC PROCEDURES SECTION 7: PROCESSING SAMPLES FOR COLIFORM ANALYSIS SECTION 8: COUNTING COLIFORMS AND RECORDING THE RESULT SECTION 9: SELECTING THE OPTIMUM VOLUMES FOR MEMBRANE FILTRATION...
SECTION 1: ASSEMBLY OF FILTRATION APPARATUS 1. Hand Vacuum Pump 2. Filtrate Flask / Waste Beaker 3. Sampling Cup and cable 4. Graduated Aluminium Funnel 5. Membrane Support & Holder 6. Sealing Gaskets 7. Glass Sintered Disc (Membrane Support)
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Place one gasket within the recess of the support holder and press into place. Place the sintered disc, smooth side upmost, into the centre of the gasket. Push the other two gaskets into place around the sintered support disc. The gaskets, disc and membrane holder The graduated funnel screws clockwise into position.
SECTION 2: PREPARING BACTERIOLOGICAL MEDIA IN A LABORATORY FACILITY Membrane Lauryl Sulfate Broth: For 50 tests, dissolve 7.62g of Membrane Lauryl Sulfate Broth (one sachet) in 100mL deionised water. The broth is supplied in a pre-weighed sterile sachet, with indicating silica gel that will turn from orange to green, to indicate moisture penetration.
SECTION 3: PREPARING BACTERIOLOGICAL MEDIA IN THE FIELD Membrane Lauryl Sulfate Broth: For 50 tests, dissolve 7.62g of Membrane Lauryl Sulfate Broth (one sachet) in 100mL deionised water. The broth is supplied in a pre-weighed sterile sachet, with indicating silica gel that will turn from orange to green, to indicate moisture penetration.
SECTION 4: SAMPLING Rivers and streams Take the sample as near as possible to the fastest flow – this will typically be found towards the centre of the body of water. Avoid taking samples from too close to the bank, where the water may be still and unrepresentative.
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Heat Disinfection of Tap This method is applicable for metal taps, but not for any plastic taps or taps with non- removable anti-splash devices. Turn off the tap fully, and flame the closed tap with a small Propane or Butane burner; cease flaming if/when any steam issues from the tap.
SECTION 5: USE OF BACTERIOLOGICAL MEDIA If stored correctly, the dissolved media should remain stable for 6-8 weeks. However, if there are any signs of contamination e.g. yellowing, cloudiness etc., discard. Ideally, to reduce the possibility of contamination, use one bottle of media only for a 24 hour period, and use a fresh bottle on each subsequent day.
SECTION 6: ASEPTIC PROCEDURES Aseptic procedures are of paramount importance during microbiological analysis, and extra care must be taken when outside the central laboratory, i.e. in the field. Everything must be kept clean and sterile, particularly on the following surfaces: Inner surface of the sampling cup Inner surface of the graduated filter funnel Filter membrane and absorbent pads...
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Pads are supplied sterile, in cartridges of 100. A sterile pad dispenser is supplied for depositing the pads into the petri-dishes. It is preferable to dispense pads at the central laboratory, prior to going to the sampling point; in this way, the dispenser may be kept attached to a pad cartridge and remain clean and sterile.
SECTION 7: PROCESSING SAMPLES FOR COLIFORM ANALYSIS All samples must be incubated within 6 hours of sampling. Dispense a sterile absorbent pad into a sterile petri dish, and saturate the pad with prepared broth Loosen the graduated filter funnel, and remove from the base support. Sterilise the forceps and allow to cool.
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Pour the water sample into the filter funnel up to the 100 ml graduation. Pour water sample up to 100 ml graduation Connect the hand vacuum pump to the filtration unit base (ensuring the arrow is orientated to the direction of desired air flow) and pump in a controlled fashion to suck the water sample through the membrane.
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When all the water has been filtered, release the vacuum pump and use the sterile forceps to take the membrane from the filtration unit. Use the sterile forceps to take the membrane from the filtration unit Place the membrane on top of the pad, which has been previously saturated with the MLSB media.
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It is important to note that when the last sample has been processed, a resuscitation period of at least one hour (but not more than four hours) must be observed before incubating. This allows any physiologically stressed coliforms to recover before culturing. To incubate faecal (thermotolerant) coliforms, temperature of 44.5°C should be used.
SECTION 8: COUNTING COLIFORMS AND RECORDING THE RESULT Note the temperature that the incubator has been set for. Following incubation, switch off the power and remove the petri dishes from the incubator. Place the petri dishes on a flat, level surface. Remove the lids and count all the yellow colonies, irrespective of size.
SECTION 9: SELECTING THE OPTIMUM VOLUMES FOR MEMBRANE FILTRATION The optimum volume of sample is that which will allow the most accurate quantification of bacterial colonies. This is achieved when the number of faecal (thermotolerant) coliform colonies on the membrane following incubation is between 20 and 200 colonies. If there are fewer than 10 colonies, then there exists the possibility of statistical error.
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SECTION 1: ASSEMBLY OF TURBIDITY TUBE Carefully remove the two halves of the turbidity tube from their position, in the foam recess at the front of the AquaSafe Kit. Align the two halves of the turbidity tube so that the graduations are easily visible, then push together the grey bolting mechanism and screw together using the grey waterproof connector.
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Look through the open end of the tube, at the black square on the base of the tube. This is the Trace2o Secchi marker. Hold the tube vertically, and slowly pour the water sample to be analysed into the tube, until the moment that the Secchi marker is no longer visible from the top of the tube.
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AquaSafe Comparator Instruction Manual for WSL Range...
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SECTION 1: ASSEMBLY OF COMPARATOR Insert the comparator disc into the recess on the right side of the comparator. SECTION 2: pH ANALYSIS: Fill two cells with 10mL of sample. Place one in the left side of the comparator. This is the blank cell.
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To the other cell add one Phenol Red Rapid Tablet. Crush, cap the cell and invert to mix. This is the test cell. Place the test cell in the right side of the comparator.
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Rotate the disc until colour match is obtained. Record disc reading. pH value = disc reading Notes: pH values below 6.5 always produce a yellow colouration pH values above 8.4 always produce a red colouration Water samples with low total alkalinity may give incorrect results Turbid samples should be filtered prior to analysis for best colour match...
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SECTION 3: CHLORINE ANALYSIS: Fill two cells with 10mL of sample. Place one in the left side of the comparator. This is the blank cell. To the other cell add one DPD No. 1 Tablet. Crush, cap the cell and invert to mix. This is the test cell.
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Place the test cell in the right side of the comparator. Rotate the disc until colour match is obtained. Record disc reading of Free Chlorine.
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Having completed test for free chlorine - Remove cell from right side of comparator, remove lid and add one DPD No. 3 Tablet. Crush, cap the cell and invert to mix., place the test cell in the right side of the comparator.
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Combined Chlorine mg/L (ppm) = Total Chlorine mg/L – Free Chlorine mg/L Notes: Take care not to shake or aerate the sample Store the reagents in a cool, dry place Turbid samples should be filtered prior to analysis for best colour match...
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1.0 Fill the two vials to the 10ml mark with sample water Place one in the left side of the comparator as shown in fig 1.1. This is the reference cell Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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Place the test cell in the right side of the comparator as shown in fig 1.2 Rotate the disc until colour match is obtained. Record disc reading that is displayed in the small viewing window to the bottom right. Ammonia concentration is the reading on the disc. Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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The temperature is critical for full sample development. Below 20°C, increase reaction time to 15 minutes. The tablets are unsuitable for determination of ammonia in sea water or brackish water due to precipitation of salts. Turbid samples should be filtered prior to analysis. Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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1.0 Fill the two vials to the 10ml mark with sample water Place one in the left side of the comparator as shown in fig 1.1. This is the reference cell Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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Place the test cell in the right side of the comparator as shown in fig 1.2 Rotate the disc until colour match is obtained. Record disc reading that is displayed in the small viewing window to the bottom right. Nitrate concentration is the reading on the disc. Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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10x and retest. Interferences may occur from the presence of the following ions : Antinomy (III), Iron (III), Lead, Mercury (I), Silver, Chloroplatinate, Metavanadate, Bismuth. Copper(II) ions may artificially lower the result. Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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1.0 Fill the two vials to the 10ml mark with sample water Place one in the left side of the comparator as shown in fig 1.1. This is the reference cell Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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Place the test cell in the right side of the comparator as shown in fig 1.2 Rotate the disc until colour match is obtained. Record disc reading that is displayed in the small viewing window to the bottom right. Nitrite concentration is the reading on the disc. Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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The tablets should be added direct from the foil avoiding contact with hands or surfaces. Interferences may occur from the presence of the following ions : Antinomy (III), Iron (III), Lead, Mercury (I), Silver, Chloroplatinate, Metavanadate, Bismuth. Copper(II) ions may artificially lower the result. Trace2o Ltd Rev1.0...
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Introduction: The HydroLite® HL101 is a pocket-sized pH and temperature tester. This manual provides instructions on use, with a step-by-step operating guide, as well as care and maintenance instructions. Components: ● HydroLite® HL101 pocket pH/temperature tester ● pH Buffer Solutions (pH4.01/7.00) Keypad: The HL101 pocket pH/temperature tester uses a simple three-button membrane keypad, with graphical symbols to describe the function of each key.
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Display: The unit is equipped with a clear LCD display that is used to show measured value, units, mode indicators and function indicators. Map of mode indicators and descriptions: Mode indicator Description MEAS Indicates unit is in the measurement mode Indicates unit is in the calibration mode SETUP Indicates unit is in SETUP mode...
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Power On/Off: ● Press ON/OFF key to turn on the unit, the display shows measured value. ● Press and hold the ON/OFF key for 5 seconds, the unit will turn off. ● If no key is pressed for 8 minutes, the unit will automatically turn off to conserve power. Note: The auto-off function can be disabled if required –...
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Changing the default parameters: 1. Press and hold the CAL key for 3 seconds to enter the setup menu; the unit goes to buffer standard selection mode, the display shows “USA/BUF” (USA standard). 2. Press CAL key to select the USA or NIST standard for pH buffers. Press ENTER key to confirm;...
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7. Press CAL key to set temperature value. Press ENTER key to confirm; the display shows “YES/HOLD” indicating that the auto-hold function is enabled. Enter If the auto-hold function is enabled, the unit will automatically sense a stable endpoint reading and freeze the reading in the display. If you disable this function, the unit allows user to freeze the reading in the display manually by pressing the HOLD key.
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pH Calibration: The HL101 pocket pH/temperature tester allows up to 3 point calibration. We recommend that you perform at least a 2 point calibration for best accuracy. The unit automatically recognises and calibrates to the following standard buffer values. ● USA Standard Buffer Options: pH 4.01, 7.00, 10.01 ●...
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Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water. Immerse the electrode in the pH 4.01 buffer solution. Stir the solution gently. Press ENTER key to confirm. Wait for the measured value to stabilize; the display shows electrode slope and “END”. 2 point calibration is completed. Enter 3 POINT CALIBRATION (not required for normal operation): Ensure that 3 point calibration is selected in the setup menu.
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Temperature Calibration: During the measurement, if the temperature reading displayed differs from that of an accurate thermometer, you need to calibrate the unit. 1. Press and hold the CAL key for 3 seconds to enter setup menu. 2. Press ENTER key until unit shows the “ C/CAL”...
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Electrode Care and Maintenance: ● For best results, always keep the pH electrode membrane wet. ● Ensure that the electrode is thoroughly washed with distilled water after each use. ● During extended periods of disuse, store the sensor with electrode storage solution. DO NOT use deionised or distilled water.
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Troubleshooting LCD DISPLAY CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Soak the electrode in 3M KCL solution or tap Electrode dried out water for 10 minutes Measured value is out Check whether the electrode membrane is of range clogged, dirty or broken Incorrect buffer Use fresh pH buffer solutions for calibration solutions Electrode is broken...
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Introduction: The HydroLite® HL102 is a pocket-sized conductivity (EC), TDS and temperature tester. This manual provides instructions on use, with a step-by-step operating guide, as well as care and maintenance instructions. Components: ● HydroLite® HL102 pocket EC/TDS/temperature tester ● EC Calibration Solution (1413µS) Keypad: The HL102 pocket EC/TDS/temperature tester uses a simple three-button membrane keypad, with graphical symbols to describe the function of each key.
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Display: The unit is equipped with a clear LCD display that is used to show measured value, mode indicators and function indicators. ppm ppt Map of mode indicators and descriptions: Mode indicator Description MEAS Indicates unit is in the measurement mode Indicates unit is in the calibration mode SETUP Indicates unit is in SETUP mode...
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Power On/Off: ● Press ON/OFF key to turn on the unit, the display shows measured value. ● Press and hold the ON/OFF key for 5 seconds, the unit will turn off. ● If no key is pressed for 8 minutes, the unit will automatically turn off to conserve power. Note: The auto-off function can be disabled if required –...
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SETTING THE DEFAULT PARAMETERS: 1. Press and hold the CAL key for 3 seconds to enter setup menu; the display shows currently selected number of calibration points. 2. Press CAL key to select 1 or 2 or 3 point calibration. Press ENTER key to confirm; the unit goes to TDS factor setting mode, the display shows “0.5/TDS”.
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7. Press CAL key to set temperature value. Press ENTER key to confirm; the display shows “YES/HOLD” indicating that the auto-hold function is enabled. Enter If the auto-hold function is enabled, the unit will automatically sense a stable endpoint reading and freeze the reading in the display. If you disable this function, the unit allows user to freeze the reading in the display manually by pressing the HOLD key.
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Conductivity Calibration The HL102 pocket EC/TDS/temperature tester allows up to 3 point calibration in the conductivity mode. To ensure higher accuracy, we recommend that you perform a 3 point calibration, or select a calibration standard concentration close to the sample value you are measuring.
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1.5 Press CAL key to set each digit, press ENTER key to confirm. When the setting is done, ensure the displayed value matches the chosen calibration standard. Enter 1.6 Press ENTER key to start the calibration. Wait for the reading to stabilise; the display shows “END”.
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3 POINT CALIBRATION: If 3 point calibration is selected in the setup menu, when second calibration point is done, the display will immediately show “CAL3”. The unit prompts to continue with third point calibration. Repeat the above steps until the display shows “END”, the unit returns to measurement mode.
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Switching Measurement Mode: 1. In the conductivity mode, press ENTER key until the display shows “TDS”. The unit enters TDS measurement mode. Enter 2. Press ENTER key, the unit enters the salinity measurement mode. Enter 3. Press ENTER key again, the unit returns to conductivity measurement mode. Enter Measurement: Rinse the conductivity electrode with distilled water.
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Electrode Care and Maintenance ● After each use, the conductivity electrode should be rinsed thoroughly in deionised water. ● If there is a build-up of solids inside the measurement area of the cell, these should be removed very carefully with a cotton bud soaked in solvent, taking care not to touch the metal parts of the inner cell.
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Troubleshooting LCD DISPLAY CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Soak the conductivity electrode in tap Electrode dried out water for 10 minutes Measured value is out of Check the electrode whether clogged, range dirty or broken Using the fresh conductivity standard Incorrect calibration solutions solutions for calibration Setting value does not match Reset the calibration value...
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Calibration Points 1 point Calibration Range Measured value ±10°C Temperature Compensation 0~60°C, 32~140°F Temperature Coefficient 2%/°C Cell Constant Normalization Temperature 25°C Hold Function Manual or Automatic Others Manual or Automatic (8 minutes after Power Off last key pressed) Sensor Type Order Code: HL102ELEC Power Requirements 2×1.5V "AAA"...
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