Description
The Apera Instruments TN500 provides fast and reliable measurements of the turbidity (turbidity) of liquids. The instrument is equipped with a tungsten filament lamp and operates via a 90° nephelometric scattering method that is consistent with U.S. EPA 180.1 method for determining turbidity in drinking, ground, surface, and saline waters, as well as in domestic and industrial wastes. It is well suited for rapidly settling samples or fluctuating or variable measurements thanks to TruRead™ measurement mode. The TN500 has a memory function for up to 200 data sets and can be connected to a PC via USB to read out the data or perform real-time storage. The large LCD with progress indicator and intuitive operating instructions in picture and text form make it user-friendly and easy to operate. It is suitable for use on site or in the laboratory.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Measuring method | Nephelometric method (90°), U.S. EPA180.1 compliant |
| Light source | Tungsten light bulb |
| Measuring range | 0 ~ 1000 NTU (FNU), automatic range selection: 0.01 ~ 19.99 NTU (FNU) 20.0 ~ 99.9 NTU (FNU) 100 ~ 1000 NTU (FNU) |
| Accuracy | ≤ ±2% of reading ± stray light |
| Reproducibility | ≤ ±1% of reading or 0.02 NTU, whichever is greater |
| Resolution | 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 NTU (FNU) |
| Stray light | ≤ 0.02 NTU (FNU) |
| Calibration standard | 0, 20, 100, 400, 800 NTU (FNU) AMCO Polymer or Formazin |
| Light detector | Silicon photocell |
| Measuring modes | Normal measurement and TruRead™ measurement |
| Data storage | 200 measurement groups |
| Interface | USB |
| Calibration memory | Calibration date and time |
| Display | TFT color display |
| Measuring cell | ø25×60 mm, borosilicate glass with screw cap |
| Test volume | 18 ml |
| Energy supply | 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery |
| Operating conditions | Temperature: 0 - 50°C;rel. Humidity: 0 - 90% at 30°C, 0 - 80% at 40°C, 0 - 70% at 50°C, no condensation |
| Storage conditions | Gauge: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) Calibration solutions: 5 to 30°C (41 to 86°F) |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Security guidelines | ISO9001:2015 and CE |
| Dimensions (WxLxH) /Weight | Meter: (90×203×80) mm/ 385 g Transport case: (310×295×110) mm/ 1.5 kg |
A complete set contains:
- TN500
- Calibration solutions (0.00 NTU, 20.0 NTU, 100 NTU, 800 NTU, 800 NTU)
- 6 sample cuvettes
- Silicone oil
- Microfiber cloth
- USB stick with software
- USB power supply
- manual
- Carrying case

