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Features
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Small angle forward-scattering laser diffraction technology
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Self-contained with internal datalogger, CF memory module and alkaline battery pack
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RS232 connection to PC for real-time size distribution displays
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Programmable data collection
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Expandable CF memory module
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Integrated BioBlock connection
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Optional extra feature: Can be configured to receive input from Campbell OBS-3+, Turner Cyclops-7 or Sea-Bird Micro-Cat CTD.
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Specifications
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Parameters Measured
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Particle size distribution
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Particle volume concentration
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Volume scattering function
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Optical transmission
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Depth
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Temperature
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Sediment size distribution and scattering angles
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32 log-spaced size classes
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1.25 - 250 or 2.5 - 500 µm size range (equivalent to scattering at 0.08-15º or 0.04-7.5º in water, respectively)
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Sediment concentration
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Technology
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Solid state diode laser @ 670 nm, 1mW
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32-ring custom photodiode detector
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Sample rate programmable, up to 25 Hz internally, 1Hz saving to data logger
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Optical path length @ 50 mm standard; bolt-on
path reduction modules
are available for higher concentration environments.
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Mechanical and electrical
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Dimensions: 13.3 cm diameter x 87 cm long (5.25" x 34.25")
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Weight: 11 kg (25 lbs) in air; 3.6 kg (8 lbs) in water
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300 m depth rating
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Serial interface: RS232C @ 9600 baud; high-speed offload at 115K baud
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Alkaline battery pack: Custom 9V nominal, 42 Ah
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External power input (optional): 12VDC nominal, 10-24VDC
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CF memory card: 128Mb standard (1,600,000 size distributions)
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Battery current drain: 146mA/8mA/128µA (measuring/quiescent/sleeping)
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Drawings
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LISST-100X. Dimensions in inches.
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LISST-100X SHORT BODY version (no internal battery). Dimensions in inches.
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LISST-100X with BioBlock mounted. Dimensions in inches.
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Created 15 September 2008. Last update 15 April 2011
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|  | | GOT PLANKTON? |  | | LISST-100X laser particle sizer – not just for sediment or optics (c, vsf). It measures phytoplankton size distribution too! Shown is phytoplankton size distribution from LISST compared to image analysis. Courtesy of Lee Karp-Boss.
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