Environmental Science
Starter Bundle
P/N: NSS001
Covers 15 Experiments in Fourier’s Climate and Noise in Urban Areas book, among them:
- Greenhouse effect
- Measuring noise
- Ventilation influence
- Sunlight & temperature
- Radiation
- Tilt & temperature
Comprehensive Bundle
P/N: NES001
Covers 25 Experiments in Fourier’s Climate and Noise in Urban Areas book, among them:
- Greenhouse effect
- Acid rain
- Measuring noise
- Ventilation influence
- Sunlight & temperature
- Vegetation shading & wall temperatures
Typical Experiments
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Humidity
DT014
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Humidity
DT014
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This Humidity Sensor has a measuring range of 0-100% relative humidity and comes equipped with a zero offset calibration screw.
Common usage
Typical experiments performed using this sensor are body respiration properties, the exploration of biotic conditions outdoors, and the research of meteorological connections between humidity, temperature and light. The Humidity Sensor can be used for biological, environmental and meteorological measurements.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 100 % RH*
- Accuracy: ±8 % (10 to 90 % RH*)
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.05 % RH*
- Sensor Storage: Avoid exposure to sunlight
* RH = Relative Humidity
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Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This all-purpose, high precision, quick response Light Sensor is designed to measure three ranges of light, 0 to 600 lx, 0 to 6 klx and 0 to 150 klx making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor light measurements.
Common usage
Indoors, this sensor can be used in experiments that examine bulb intensities, light absorbance, photosynthesis and more. Outdoors, experiments measuring solar radiation can be conducted, among others.
Specifications
- Range:
- 0 to 600 lx;
- 0 to 6,000 lx;
- 0 to 150 klx
- Accuracy: ±4 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit):
- For: 0 to 600 lx: 0.15 lx
- For: 0 to 6000 lx: 1.5 lx
- For: 0 to 150 klx: 37 lx
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Spectral Response: Visible light
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Sensor Cable Pack for NOVA LINK
13706
Qty 1
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Sound Level
DT320
Qty 1
- Biology
- Environment
- Physics
Sound Level
DT320
- Biology
- Environment
- Physics
Description
The Sound Level Sensor measures sound in decibels (dB) within the range of 45 to 110 dB, and is ideal for measuring environmental noises and room acoustics. This sensor includes a special voltage filter to screen out any noise that may come from the data logger’s voltage line. There are three amplifying stages in this sensor and it automatically switches between stages, for maximum range and flexibility.
Common usage
Measuring sound level, investigating environmental noises and room acoustics, and studying sound isolation are just some of the common uses of the Sound Level Sensor.
Specifications
- Range: 45 to 110 dB
- Accuracy (at 23 °C ±5 °C): ±3 dB
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.05 dB
- Recommended Logging Rates: 10 or 25 samples per second
- Response Time: 20 ms
- Frequency: 31.5 to 8,000 Hz
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
- Operating Humidity: Max. 90% RH (0 to 35 °C)
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Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
Fourier’s stainless steel Temperature Sensor is both simple and durable. It is covered with a protective isolating material, making it significantly stronger than a traditional glass thermometer. The sensor connects directly to the data logger using a standard mini-din cable.
Common usage
With a range of -25 °C to 110 °C, it can be used for experiments in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, and Environmental Science. It is particularly well suited for conduction water and other chemical solution temperature measurements.
Specifications
•Range for NOVA5000:
- -25 to 110 °C
- -13 to 230 °F
- 263 to 383.15 K
Range for MultiLogPRO:
- -25 to 110 °C
- -13 to 230 °F
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.03 °C
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time (for 90% change in reading):
- 20 seconds in liquid
- 40 to 60 seconds in air
- Sensing Element: Located inside the sensor’s tip
comprehensive
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CO₂
DT040A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
CO₂
DT040A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
Description
The CO₂ Sensor measures carbon dioxide concentration (ppm) in gases such as air. It is a solid electrolyte sensor which offers high selectivity to CO₂ with low dependency on humidity. A range of 350 to 5,000 ppm of carbon dioxide can be detected, making it ideal for indoor air-control applications. It is supplied with a 100 mL plastic sampling bottle and a rubber stopper (12244).
Common usage
Typical experiments include: measuring increases in carbon dioxide levels from small animals and insects, changes in carbon dioxide concentration in a plant terrarium during photorespiration, photosynthesis cycles and cellular respiration of peas and beans.
Specifications
- Range: 350 to 5,000 ppm
- Accuracy: ±20 % at 1000 ppm
- Resolution (12-bit): 8 at 350 ppm; 100 at 5,000 ppm
- Recommended Sampling Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time: 90 seconds (to 90% of final value)
- Current Consumption: Approx. 50 mA
- Normal Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 50 °C
- Normal Operating Humidity Range: 5 to 95%
- Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 60 °C
- Storage Humidity Range: 5% to 90%
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Humidity
DT014
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Humidity
DT014
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This Humidity Sensor has a measuring range of 0-100% relative humidity and comes equipped with a zero offset calibration screw.
Common usage
Typical experiments performed using this sensor are body respiration properties, the exploration of biotic conditions outdoors, and the research of meteorological connections between humidity, temperature and light. The Humidity Sensor can be used for biological, environmental and meteorological measurements.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 100 % RH*
- Accuracy: ±8 % (10 to 90 % RH*)
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.05 % RH*
- Sensor Storage: Avoid exposure to sunlight
* RH = Relative Humidity
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Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This all-purpose, high precision, quick response Light Sensor is designed to measure three ranges of light, 0 to 600 lx, 0 to 6 klx and 0 to 150 klx making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor light measurements.
Common usage
Indoors, this sensor can be used in experiments that examine bulb intensities, light absorbance, photosynthesis and more. Outdoors, experiments measuring solar radiation can be conducted, among others.
Specifications
- Range:
- 0 to 600 lx;
- 0 to 6,000 lx;
- 0 to 150 klx
- Accuracy: ±4 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit):
- For: 0 to 600 lx: 0.15 lx
- For: 0 to 6000 lx: 1.5 lx
- For: 0 to 150 klx: 37 lx
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Spectral Response: Visible light
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Oxygen
DT222A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
Oxygen
DT222A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
Description
This Oxygen Sensor is a galvanic oxygen electrode, capable of measuring % O₂ in air and O₂ concentration in aqueous solutions in mg/L. The sensor consists of a galvanic oxygen sensitive electrode with a processing unit (oxygen adaptor, equipped with a calibration knob). The range can be determined directly on the data logger or via the MultiLab™ software.
Common usage
The Oxygen Sensor can be used to perform a wide variety of experiments in order to determine changes in % O₂ in air and dissolved oxygen levels (especially in aquariums), photosynthesis and respiration of plants and monitoring human respiration.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 12.5 mg/L DO₂; 0 to 25 % O₂
- Accuracy: ±7 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit):
- 0 to 12.5 mg/L0.003 mg/L
- 0 to 25 % 0.007%
- Temperature Compensation: No
- Response Time for 95% of Reading: Up to 2 minutes
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Electrolyte: Sodium Hydroxide solution
Features: Equipped with an offset calibration knob
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pH
DT016A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
pH
DT016A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
Description
The pH sensor is capable of measuring the entire range of 0 - 14 pH and is used for various experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. This sensor can replace the traditional pH meter and in addition, it automatically collects the pH data and the pH changes during chemical reactions and displays these changes in a graph. The pH sensor (DT016A) consists of the Fourier Systems adaptor (DT017) and a pH electrode (DT018) and is equipped with an automatic temperature compensation system.
Common usage
The pH Sensor is used for various experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. Common experiments include: measuring the pH of bodies of water over long periods of time, diffusion of liquids, acidification of milk, or acid-base titration, and more.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 14 pH
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range, after temperature compensation
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.004 pH
- Temperature Compensation: Yes
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 °C
- Response Time for 95% of Reading: 10 seconds
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
Feature: Equipped with an offset calibration screw
Sensor Storage: Store the pH electrode in its storage solution when not in use
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Sensor Cable Pack for NOVA LINK
13706
Qty 1
See Details -
Sound Level
DT320
Qty 1
- Biology
- Environment
- Physics
Sound Level
DT320
- Biology
- Environment
- Physics
Description
The Sound Level Sensor measures sound in decibels (dB) within the range of 45 to 110 dB, and is ideal for measuring environmental noises and room acoustics. This sensor includes a special voltage filter to screen out any noise that may come from the data logger’s voltage line. There are three amplifying stages in this sensor and it automatically switches between stages, for maximum range and flexibility.
Common usage
Measuring sound level, investigating environmental noises and room acoustics, and studying sound isolation are just some of the common uses of the Sound Level Sensor.
Specifications
- Range: 45 to 110 dB
- Accuracy (at 23 °C ±5 °C): ±3 dB
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.05 dB
- Recommended Logging Rates: 10 or 25 samples per second
- Response Time: 20 ms
- Frequency: 31.5 to 8,000 Hz
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
- Operating Humidity: Max. 90% RH (0 to 35 °C)
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Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
Fourier’s stainless steel Temperature Sensor is both simple and durable. It is covered with a protective isolating material, making it significantly stronger than a traditional glass thermometer. The sensor connects directly to the data logger using a standard mini-din cable.
Common usage
With a range of -25 °C to 110 °C, it can be used for experiments in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, and Environmental Science. It is particularly well suited for conduction water and other chemical solution temperature measurements.
Specifications
•Range for NOVA5000:
- -25 to 110 °C
- -13 to 230 °F
- 263 to 383.15 K
Range for MultiLogPRO:
- -25 to 110 °C
- -13 to 230 °F
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.03 °C
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time (for 90% change in reading):
- 20 seconds in liquid
- 40 to 60 seconds in air
- Sensing Element: Located inside the sensor’s tip
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Temperature TC-K 0 to 1,200 °C
DT025
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
- EcoLogXL
Temperature TC-K 0 to 1,200 °C
DT025
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
- EcoLogXL
Description
The Temperature TC-K sensor has a range of 0 to 1,200 °C and provides highly accurate measurements, with a maximum error of 2% over the entire range.
Common usage
The Temperature TC-K sensor is used to measure high temperature experiments such as monitoring chemical processes that occur in high temperatures, measuring the different temperatures in a flame or simply monitoring ovens.
Specifications
Range for NOVA5000:
- 0 to 1,200 °C
- 32 to 2,192 °F
- 273.15 - 1473.15 K
Range for MultiLogPRO:
- 0 to 1200 °C
- 32 to 2,192 °F
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit):
- 0.3 °C
- 0.55 °F
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
Feature: Equipped with an offset calibration screw