EPA Approves In-Situ Inc. Rugged Dissolved Oxygen (RDO) Methods
Replaces antiquated membrane-based DO technology
In-Situ® Inc, a world leader in water monitoring technology, received EPA approval for their RDO® methods, which are the only optical or luminescence-based DO methods to pass the rigorous ATP approval process for measuring Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD), and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) under the Clean Water Act.
In-Situ RDO Sensors measure DO using the principle of “dynamic luminescence quenching.” Unlike other optical sensors, RDO Sensors stand up to harsh conditions, exhibit no sensor drift over extended periods, do not require hydration, and simplify deployment to a single step. In contrast to electrochemical sensors, the total cost of ownership is reduced due to the elimination of time-consuming maintenance steps and long-lasting sensor design.
“Our RDO technology provides our customers and partners with higher quality data and more robust performance at a significantly lower cost than currently available optical DO sensors,” stated Bob Blythe, CEO and President of In-Situ Inc. ”This superior optical DO technology will essentially render the membrane-based Clark cell electrode obsolete and is ideal for environmental water monitoring.”
RDO technology has a long list of benefits that lower the cost of DO measurements, simplify deployment and maintenance, minimize interferences, and eliminate special storage or conditioning requirements. Available in PRO, multiparameter, handheld, and BASIC models, all sensors feature a smart sensor cap that decreases setup time and eliminates programming errors. In-Situ stands by the accuracy of the membrane from the first day of use to the last day of operation.
The In-Situ RDO Sensor and sensing element are manufactured entirely by In-Situ Inc. at their Fort Collins, Colorado facility. RDO Sensors are available for process, laboratory, and field applications. For laboratory applications, the In-Situ RDO Sensor is available on select Thermo Scientific® and Mettler-Toledo® meters. OEM and direct purchase opportunities are available for the In-Situ RDO technology.
About In-Situ Inc.
In-Situ Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes, and rents environmental and aquaculture monitoring systems. For over 35 years, we have provided water monitoring markets with innovative solutions. From aquaculture management to aquifer characterization, In-Situ products provide accurate results and reliable operation even in harsh conditions. In-Situ offers world-class technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through its global network of regional offices and distributors. In-Situ Inc.'s headquarters are located in Fort Collins, Colo., USA. Please visit www.in-situ.com.
SOURCE: In-Situ, Inc.