VELP RESPIROMETRIC Sensor System 6 - BOD

Biochemical Oxygen Determination BOD

The VELP RESPIROMETRIC Sensor BOD is designed to provide a smart and cloud-enabled solution to laboratories of water and wastewater quality control.

BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) Determination is a simple and easy way for monitoring the microorganisms’ activity in water samples with extremely reliable results.

In particular, microorganisms present or inoculated in a water sample containing biodegradable organic substance, consume oxygen for their metabolic activity and produce a corresponding volume of carbon dioxide.

The carbon dioxide gets absorbed by a strong alkali positioned in the neck of the bottle. The result of this process is a decrease in gas pressure. The BOD measures this change in gas pressure between the beginning to the end of the analysis and gives a result expressed in mg/l .

Easy-to-use and Powerful

• The bright 4-digit LED display ensures long battery life in respect of other sensors in the market.
• Intuitive 2 button interface to facilitate the analysis set up.
• Pressure range: 500 ÷ 2000 mbar (hPa).
• Results available in BOD (mg/l) and Pressure (mbar).
• BOD Scales: 90, 250, 600, 1000, 4000, Higher values after dilution.
• Automatic pressure results conversion in BOD.

Unique wireless control: DataBox™ and RESPIROSOFT™ Software

The RESPIROMETRIC Sensor transmits data directly to the PC enabling real-time monitoring of the analysis curve. Respirometric studies can last days and even months, the unique VELP solution ensures constant monitoring of multiple analysis from an intuitive proprietary software, the RESPIROSoft™.

• Real-time analysis curve
• Most important info clearly displayed at a glance
• Sensors battery monitoring
• Preinstalled methods
• Customized test reports
• Results comparison
• It is also possible, depending on your application requirement to set different sampling time intervals

The VELP DataBox™ is included in the Systems together with the RESPIROSoft™ Software and enables wireless data transmission from the RESPIROMETRIC Sensor to the PC.

The DataBox™ store results for up to 400 RESPIROMETRIC Sensors (66 systems).

VELP Ermes connection to monitor your sensor and incubator anytime, anywhere

Connect the RESPIROMETRIC Sensor to the exclusive VELP Ermes Cloud Platform to improve your laboratory experience.

The VELP Ermes Cloud Platform connection will unburden you from tedious tasks improving your lab productivity.

• Real-time visualization of your analysis with graph, even on multiple locations from PC, Tablet and Smartphone.
• Real-time instrument working conditions.
• Enhanced application and service support.
• Access to your analysis database anytime, anywhere.
• Create and share analysis report in multiple formats.
• Immediate event and alert notifications based on your settings (on platform and email).

TECHNICAL DATA

NUMBER OF SENSORS PER SYSTEM:	6
SENSOR DISPLAY:	4 LED digits
MEASUREMENT:	Electronic pressure sensor
TEST TYPOLOGY:	BOD
PRESSURE RANGE:	500 ÷ 2000 mbar (hPa)
BOD SCALES:	90, 250, 600, 999, 4000 ppm, higher values after dilution
BOTTLE VOLUMES:	500 ml
DATABOX SENSOR CAPACITY:	Up to 400 REPIROMETRIC Sensor
DATABOX POWER SUPPLY:	USB / Plug
CONNECTIVITY:	Ermes via Wi-Fi / RESPIROSoft™ via USB
SAMPLING TIME:	From 30m to 48h, depending on the test duration
MEASURING PERIOD:	From 1 to 730 days
DATA STORAGE:	On-sensor, RESPIROSoft™ Database, Ermes Cloud
SENSOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL:	Technopolymer
SENSOR DIMENSIONS (WXHXD):	50x70x70 mm
SENSOR POWER:	2 W
SENSOR BATTERY TYPE:	CR 2430
STIRRING STATION POWER SUPPLY:	230V / 50-60Hz or 115V / 60Hz
STIRRING STATION DIMENSIONS (WXHXD):	270x300x185mm
WEIGHT:	Sensor: 80g Stirring Station: 1Kg
SAFETY CLASS:	IEC/EN61010-1
PROTECTION DEGREE:	IP 54-EN 60529
OFFICIAL REFERENCES:	EN ISO 5815:1-2019 (Determination of biochemical oxygen demand after n days (BODn) EN 1899 Standard Method 5210 (Determination of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)) DIN 38409-51 (Determination of biochemical oxygen demand after days, BOD, using dilution method) Effects of disinfections on BOD, Biodegradation of monomers

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPIROSOFT

OPERATING SYSTEM:	Windows 7 (SP 1), Windows 8 or Windows 10
HARDWARE:	Core 2 Duo, RAM 4 GB
AVAILABLE SPACE ON THE HARD DISK:	100 MB
RECOMMENDED GRAPHIC RESOLUTION:	1024 x 768

Brochures & Leaflets

VELP Scientifica invites you to download brochures and leaflets in order to explore our premium quality solutions and to have all the major key arguments, features and specifications of a product in your hands, in any place, and at any time.

Respirometric Sensor - Brochure [EN]
RESPIROMETRIC Sensor System with Wireless DataBox - How to connect to VELP Ermes
Laboratory Equipment - Line Brochure [EN]
Product Portfolio - Brochure [EN]

Instruction manuals

Download the instruction manual that contains all the main technical specifications of the instrument and the necessary information for its correct use.

RESPIROMETRIC Sensor instruction manual
Wireless DataBox / RESPIROSoft Instruction Manual

Comparison tables

Select the category of products you are interested in and this tool will give you an easy overview of what is available at VELP in order to find the product that is perfect for you. These comparison tables provide a brief description with side by side features from basic equipment to the most advanced analytical solutions.

VELP BOD & Respirometers Comparison Table

Application notes

Choose among a comprehensive library of Application Notes / White Papers and learn more on how to optimize the performance of your VELP instruments. These documents offer typical analyses of well-known samples, together with official references and suggestions, to make you an expert!

BOD test with Control Test Tablets
Assessment over time of Biochemical Oxygen Demand using a wireless sensor
Long term BOD to Assess the Effects of Ozone and UV on the Biodegradability of Organic Matter

Certifications

Our compliance to statutory rules and regulations worldwide.
With the CE mark, VELP Scientifica declares that the products are designed and manufactured in compliance with the essential safety requirements of the European Directive on Safety.
The Certification Body (CB) Certificate is an international program created by the IECEE for the acceptance of product safety test results among participating laboratories and certification organizations around the world.
The cNEMKOus mark ensures this product is designed and manufactured in compliance with the International Directive on Safety IEC/EN 61010-1. The cNEMKOus mark has the same legal status as any other NRTL/SCC accredited marks, for U.S. and Canada.

CE Declaration - RESPIROMETRIC Sensor Systems