Turbidimeter suits low-level turbidity readings.

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IP67-rated, waterproof Orion AQUAfast® AQ4500 measurement system, suited for lab and field use, offers dual light sources that allow readings to comply with EPA 180.1 or ISO 7027. Measurements can range from 0-1,000 NTU with choice of units: NTU, FTU, FNU, ASBC, or EBC. Up to 100 data points can be stored and downloaded to printer or computer, and typical battery life is rated at 1,000+ hr. Applications include food, beverage, water, and waste-water applications



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Thermo Electron Corporation Introduces the Orion AQUAfast® AQ4500 Turbidimeter for Low Level Turbidity Readings



Chicago (March 8, 2004) - Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE:TMO), a leader in the development and manufacturing of chemical measurement product lines, introduces the new Orion AQUAfast AQ4500 Turbidimeter, ideal for both lab and field measurements for food and beverage and water waste water applications.

The Orion AQUAfast AQ4500 Turbidimeter is the most advanced measurement system on the market today. Ideal for use in either the lab or the field, the AQUAfast AQ4500 offers dual light sources that allow readings to comply with either EPA 180.1 or ISO 7027. Measurements can range from 0-1000 NTU with a choice of units: NTU, FTU, FNU, ASBC, or EBC.

AQUAfast AQ4500 conforms to the guidelines of both the American Society of Brewing Chemists and European Brewing Chemists. It also complies with the EPA GLI method 2, in the range of 0-40 NTU. Up to 100 data points can be stored to be downloaded to a printer or computer and the typical battery life is over 1,000 hours. The Orion AQ4500 is truly IP67 waterproof and has excellent correlation with online turbidity instruments.

This and many other Thermo Electron products will be exhibited at the 2004 Pittsburgh Conference (Pittcon), which is being held from March 7-12 in Chicago, Illinois. Please visit us at booth #1475.

About Electrochemistry
The Orion Electrochemistry Products from Thermo Electron, Water Analysis is an ISO 9001:2000-registered manufacturer of quality chemical measurement products. The company's line of products includes pH, ion selective electrode (ISE), colorimeters, conductivity and dissolved oxygen meters, electrodes, accessories, and solutions. Thermo Electron also offers a complete line of syringe pumps, microbalances, titrators, and Pure Water(TM) online process monitors.

About Thermo Electron
Leading the world in high-tech instruments, Thermo Electron Corporation helps life science, laboratory, and industrial customers advance scientific knowledge, enable drug discovery, improve manufacturing processes, and protect people and the environment with instruments, scientific equipment, and sample-in/knowledge-out solutions. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Electron has revenues of more than $2 billion, and employs approximately 11,000 people in 30 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.thermo.com.

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