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In-Situ Multi-Parameter TROLL 9000 Water Quality Monitor
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- Dissolved Oxygen (% & mg/L)
- Conductivity, Resistivity, TDS
- Temperature
- pH
- ORP
- Salinity
- Level, Pressure, Depth

- Open channel flow
- Barometric pressure
- Nitrate
- Chloride
- Ammonium, Ammonia
- Turbidity

The NEW Standard for Water Quality Monitoring!

In-Situ, Inc.
Multi-Parameter TROLL 9000 Water Quality Monitor

The new TROLL 9000 is a lightweight, multi-parameter water quality monitor that uses the most current sensor and electronics technology. Capable of monitoring up to 9 parameters simultaneously, the TROLL 9000 is the ultimate tool for water quality profiling applications and unattended long-term deployments. The TROLL 9000 is constructed of 316L stainless steel, making it rugged, yet lightweight and features many new technological innovations, such as: Smart Sensors, Digital DO, Factory Pre-Calibrated Sensors and Single Quick-Calibration Solutions

The TROLL 9000 interfaces with a Compaq Pocket PC or with any laptop computer or with a SDI-12 logger for long term data logging. All memory enabled units ship standard with up to 4 MB of memory for internal logging of over one million data points.

There a 5 models available, so use the chart at the bottom of this page to determine which model will best suit your application: Profiler, Profiler XP, Professional, Professional XP, or LTS.

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 Japanese information

- Smart Sensors that are 'Plug and Play' remember calibration
- Digital D.O.™ -- no stirring required.
- Single "Quick-Cal" solution -- calibrate most sensors at the same time!
- The most sensors in a 45mm (1.75") diameter-- up to 9 sensors
- Pre-Calibrated and ready to use -- Ready to use right out of the box!
- Flexible sensor ports -- add sensors of your choice to any port
- Small, lightweight design using high quality 316L stainless steel
- Internal datalogger with up to 4MB (1,760,000 data points!)
- User-replaceable, powerful D batteries provide maximum power -- up to 6 months.
- Vented Quick-Connect cable (FEP or Polyurethane) -- Fully detachable!
- Internal barometric sensor -- record real-time barometric changes
- Networking and telemetry capable
- Multiple product versions -- select features to match your budget. Always upgradeable!
 
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What makes the MP TROLL 9000 the best choice for water quality monitoring?
 
 
    The Most Sensors in a 1.75" (45mm) diameter
    Smart Sensors
    Digital D.O. -- No stirring required
    Pre-calibrated and ready to use
    Single Quick-Cal Solution reduces calibration time
    NIST-Traceable accuracy
    Powerful logging options
    Easy-to-use
    Accessories
    A version for every application and budget
   
 
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Most Sensors

The Most Sensors in a 45mm (1.75") diameter body
The TROLL 9000 is the ultimate tool for profiling, surveying and long-term monitoring. It features the most sensors in a 1.75" (45mm) housing packing in 5-sensors ports plus temperature and barometric pressure sensors. The compact design allows for all of the standard parameters such DO, conductivity, pH, ORP, temperature and level to measure an additional ISE parameter like pH, ORP, ph/ORP combo, Nitrate, Chloride, Ammonium. Each sensor has been specially designed by In-Situ for field use to provide extra long-life and low-drift.

 
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Smart Sensors

SMART SENSORS
New "Smart Sensor" technology remembers its calibration so you won't have to. What does it mean for the sensors to be "Smart". First, this means that they are ¡®Plug and Play¡¯ meaning -- most sensors can be plugged in any sensor port allowing for custom or redundant sensor configurations. Second, since they remember their calibration coefficients, you can calibrate them on a separate unit (in the office for example) and plug them into completely different unit (perhaps one that is in the field) without any need for recalibration. A user may have several sensors that can be simply rotated among multiple units. Think of it--no need to calibrate in the field. Just plug them into one of the optional ports and they are ready to go!

Most sensors can be added to any port!
In-Situ has revolutionized the way you use sensors. Our Smart Ports™ allow you to create custom or redundant sensor configurations by adding the sensors of your choice to the port you want.

1. ISE* (pH, ORP, ph/ORP combo, Nitrate, Chloride, Ammonium)
2. Dissolved Oxygen or ISE (pH, ORP, Nitrate, Chloride, Ammonium)
3. ISE (pH, ORP, ph/ORP combo, Nitrate, Chloride, Ammonium)
4. Conductivity or ISE (pH, ORP, ph/ORP combo, Nitrate, Chloride, Ammonium)
5. Fixed Port - Pressure, Level, Depth, Open Channel Flow, Turbidity (when available)
Temperature is standard on all units and Barometric pressure is optional.
ISE = Ion Selective Electrode (single or combo e.g. pH/ORP)

For example, here are two   configurations that are possible. Many more exist!
Example configuration #1: DO, Conductivity, Temperature, pH/ORP, Nitrate, Level
Example configuration #2: Temperature, pH/ORP, Nitrate, Chloride, Ammonium

 
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Digital D.O.

¡¯DIGITAL¡® D.O.™ – NO STIRRING REQUIRED!
To stir or not to stir? Thanks to powerful NEW Digital D.O. technology you can choose either! Use the digital ¡®sleep¡¯ mode for long-term monitoring—NO STIRRING REQUIRED! Or for extreme accuracy, measure D.O. in continuous ¡®ON¡¯ mode. Any way, you will get the highest level of accuracy with complete versatility. Is your D.O. digital?

With hassle-free removable membrane caps!
The importance of stirring for ISE sensors
Did you know that stirring is not only for DO? Stirring greatly improves readings from ISE sensors such as pH, ORP, nitrate, chloride, ammonium, etc. Since ISE sensors use reference gels and solutions that slowly leach from the sensor into the solution, it is important to stir the sample to remove these interferences.

Up to this time, stirring with field instruments has not be practical due to the excessive power requirements. Additionally, stirrers that are currently available on some multi-parameter units are simply too turbid on the sample to obtain quality measurements.

In-Situ's Stirrer solves these problems by slowly and deliberately stirring the sample. It is similar to those recommended for use in a laboratory providing minimal sample agitation without being too turbid. Plus, a single user-replaceable D-size alkaline battery provides power for over 6 months! The result? Laboratory grade measurements in the field!

MP TROLL 9000 with laboratory-grade stirrer attached to nose cone
 
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Pre-Calibrated

All TROLL 9000¡¯s ship factory pre-calibrated and are ready to use right out of the box! Each unit is subjected to intense environmental testing and calibration is certified to NIST traceable standards. A calibration report is included with every unit. Plus sensors are automatically compensated real-time. With this peace of mind, you can spend more time getting data!

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For the ultimate in convenience try our ¡°Quick-Cal¡±solutions for simple, painless calibrations. Simply place the TROLL 9000 in the solution and press ¡°calibrate¡±—it¡¯s that easy! Quick-Cal solutions can be used to simultaneously calibrate D.O., conductivity, pH and ORP sensors. Traditional calibration methods are also available.
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NIST

Our Customers and their clients demand accuracy and precision. All units must pass extensive environmental testing prior to shipment that is traceable to NIST standards.  Our published specifications are very conservative and reflect our high regard for the integrity of data in all environmental conditions, not just the lab. In fact, our specifications include several margins of error so you have confidence that the TROLL 9000 will perform as specified. We stand behind our accuracy by providing a calibration report with EVERY MP TROLL 9000.

- Resolution: 24-bit A-D converter: 1mm for a 30-psi sensor
- DO readings are automatically compensated for barometric pressure, temperature and salinity
  - Pressure Accuracy: 0.1%FS over entire pressure & temperature range
- Automatic Temperature Compensation -- across the full temperature range from -5 to 50¡ÆC
- Temperature Accuracy: +/- 0.1C over entire range
- Fluid Density Correction
- Gravitational Acceleration Correction
- Liquid Density Correction
- NIST-Traceable Calibration
   
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Logging

A powerful internal data logger is the key to real-time profiling and long-term monitoring. The internal logger allows for up to 16 tests to be scheduled run or completed and stored while a test is running. Four tests types are available including linear, linear average, event and logarithmic. With 4MB of onboard memory, you can record over 1-million data points. The memory is non-volatile so your memory is always protected even if the power is disconnected. The low-power circuitry allows the MP TROLL 9000 to be deployed for months at a time, using off-the shelf alkaline D-Size batteries.

Download data anytime, even when a test is running--there is no need to stop it. Only new data is downloaded and is automatically appended to the original file to save you time. If the data has not be previously downloaded or if a different computer is attached, the entire file will be transferred. All test data is stored in memory until removed, even if another test is running.

- Linear Tests
- Linear Average Tests
- Event Tests
- Log Tests
- 0.5 second to 7 day user-selectable sampling rates
- Real-time crystal clock accurate to +/-2min per year
- Downloads only new data
- Up to 16 tests scheduled to run or stored
- Over 1-million data points

Comes standard with surge and lightening protection!

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Easy-to-use

The MP TROLL 9000 is exceptionally easy to use. It has been designed from the ground up with conveniences that you will appreciate such as:

  - User Replaceable batteries -- 2 D-size alkalines
- Revolutionary Quick-Connect cables -- Patents pending
- Field replaceable sensors that snap in and pop out
- Compact calibration cup that minimizes use of solution. It can also be used as a storage cap for the sensors.
- Easy-to-replace screw-on D.O. membrane caps
   
 
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Pocket-Situ running on the color iPAQ Pocket PC -- View data real-time!
Pocket-Situ for surveying and profiling. View data real-time!
Say goodbye to that expensive and heavy handheld and say hello to new Pocket-Situ running on the Color iPAQ from Compaq. View and download data real-time, start and stop logging operations or take voice notes, manage your schedule, save contacts and more. Pocket-Situ is the perfect companion to the MP TROLL 9000 for field surveying and profiling. Comes with a water-tight case.
Easy-to-use Win-Situ software is your key to harnessing the power of the MP TROLL 9000. The Wizard-based interface guides you through each operation from calibration to test setup. View data real-time, as a graph or report. Some of the features include:
- Intuitive tree organization of instruments, parameters and tests. Selecting a device in the tree displays its parameters and tests.
- Convenient wizards walk you through connecting new devices, setting up tests, calibrating sensors and editing parameters.
- Context sensitive help only displays only the information that you need.
- Automatic compensation for water quality parameters and level--achieve maximum level accuracy!
- Display all tests for a device. Icons indicate scheduled tests, running tests, manual-start tests and completed tests.
- Take instant readings, view data real-time, and/or log data.
- View real-time data as a report or graph anytime.
- Win-Situ downloads only new data, saving you time.
- Select your choice of units.
- Convenient readouts that display remaining memory and battery voltage.
- Assign a unique name to each logger, test, and site.
- And more!
Win-Situ 2000 software
Win-Situ 2000

Convenient Wizards
Test setup using Win-Situ's easy to follow Wizards

 
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Accessories

In designing the MP TROLL 9000, as well as in our ongoing product support, we incorporate a philosophy of providing features that our customers will use and appreciate.Our options simply give you the choice of the right tool for the job. The MP TROLL 9000 is also field-upgradeable (even downhole!), should the job requirements change. Here are some of the many optional additions to your toolkit.

Networking

Multiple unit installations are a snap using T-Boxes or Quad-Boxes. Create networks of up to 32 TROLL 9000¡¯s.
External Battery Packs

Need more power? Try a long-lasting external battery pack. Power enough for up to 7 years of operation. Available with or without signal pass-through cable.
Calibration Solutions

For best performance choose In-Situ solutions that have been designed specifically for use with the MP TROLL 9000. Always NIST-traceable.
SDI-12 Adapters

Now available with optional SDI-12 output. Connect the TROLL 9000 to popular 3rd-party data loggers.
Reels

Reels are available in two sizes and steel or ABS plastic. A real asset for transporting!
Well caps

Protect your investment. We have locking well caps for a secure well installation.
Non-vented backshell

Use the TROLL 9000 with or without vented cable by attaching a stainless steel backshell.
Cables

Vented Quick-Connect™ cables are available in any length in polyurethane or FEP (Teflon*).
Communications Options


- RS232
- RS485
- SDI-12
- Telemetry (Modem, Radio, GOES)
- Internet
- Fully Networkable
- 3rd-Party Integration
- Open Software Designer Architecture

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Versions

 

4 Versions Offered -- a solution for every job

The MP TROLL 9000 is offered in six versions. The versions are scaled to meet the needs and budgets of those organizations and individuals monitoring surface water, and those monitoring ground water respectively. All versions share the same highly engineered circuitry, accuracy, patented "Quick Connect" cable system as well as lightweight, high-quality 316L stainless steel body. The versions consist of "Basic" and "Profiler" - instruments specifically designed for quick basic measurements of surface water. "Profiler XP" - designed for more extensive quick measurements of surface water. "Professional" - allowing for basic monitoring of either ground or surface water with advanced memory and data logging capabilities. "Professional XP" - designed for extensive long-term monitoring with advanced memory and data logging capabilities. "LTS" or Level, Temperature and one water quality Sensor - Allows for precision ground water measures of level, temperature and one water quality sensor and includes advanced data logging functions. Units with memory functions are enhanced with up to 4mb of non-volatile memory, allowing logging of over 1 million data points. Except for the Basic unit, all versions are upgradeable in the field should testing needs change.

MP TROLL 9000 Versions

Basic

Profiler

Profiler XP

Professional

Professional XP

LTS

Available WQ Sensor Ports 4 4 4 4 4 1
Sensors            
Dissolved Oxygen, (% & mg/L)

Digital D.O. (No stirring required)

 

Conductivity, SC, TDS, Resistivity

Temperature

pH

ORP

pH/ORP

 

Salinity

 

Level, Depth, Pressure

 

Barometric Pressure

 

Nitrate    

 

 

Chloride    

 

 

Ammonium, Ammonia    

 

 

Turbidity    

 

 

Replaceable Sensors Requires Upgrade

Data Logging      

Memory (data points)      

4MB (1.76 mil dp)

4MB (1.76 mil dp)

4MB (1.76 mil dp)

Number of tests stored      

16

16

16

Linear tests      

Linear average tests      

Logarithmic tests      

Event Tests      

Min. sampling rate (sec)

0.5 - 2

0.5 - 2

0.5 - 2

0.5 - 2

0.5 - 2

0.5 - 2

Telemetry capability      

Networking capability      

Automation      

Upgradeable

 

Quick calibration
High-accuracy calibration  

 

 

 
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