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Turbidity Sensor

Turbidity Sensor

Turbidity Sensor

$124.00

Use the Turbidity Sensor to measure the turbidity of freshwater or seawater samples and determine water quality. Simple setup and calibration make it easy to use at the collection site or when you return to the classroom.

ORDER CODE: TRB-BTA Category
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The Turbidity Sensor measures the turbidity of fresh-water or seawater samples in NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units, the standard unit used by most water collection agencies and organizations). Its small, sleek design and simple setup make it easy to use at the collection site or in the classroom.

In addition to water quality studies, it can also be used to monitor precipitate formation or algae and yeast populations in chemistry and biology classes. The Turbidity Sensor includes a 100 NTU standard for quick calibration and a glass cuvette for your water sample.

Vernier Turbidity Sensor - Tech Tips with Vernier
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Specifications

  • Range: 0 to 200 NTU
  • Typical Resolution: 0.25 NTU

  • Accuracy:

    • ±2 NTU for readings under 25 NTU
    • ±5% of readings above 25 NTU
  • LED wavelength: 890 nm

Experiments

Middle School (4 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Water TreatmentInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water Quality: TurbidityEarth Science with Vernier
Water TreatmentEarth Science with Vernier
TurbidityWater Quality with Vernier
High School (7 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
A Pollution StudyInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water QualityInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Long Term Water MonitoringInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water TreatmentInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water Quality: TurbidityEarth Science with Vernier
Water TreatmentEarth Science with Vernier
TurbidityWater Quality with Vernier
College (5 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
A Pollution StudyInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water QualityInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Long Term Water MonitoringInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water TreatmentInvestigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
TurbidityWater Quality with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements. This sensor requires an interface (sold separately).

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
Go!LinkFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportPartial support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 2Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 2Full support 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. Data can be collected using the sensor’s default calibration only.
  2. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataMateTI-84 SmartViewDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
EasyLinkFull support 1IncompatibleFull support 2Full supportFull support 2
CBL 2 (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
  2. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
  3. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
  4. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

What's Included

  • Vernier Turbidity Sensor
  • 100 NTU turbidity standard
  • One empty glass cuvette
  • Safety Data Sheet for AMCO Clear® 100 NTU Standard

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Turbidity Bottles (6 bottles)TRB-BOT$39.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Turbidity Accessories Replacement KitTRB-ACC$39.00

Support

Resources

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on standard solution)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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