The AK46 iron content meter is designed to analyze total iron content in water and is suitable for use in both the field and the laboratory. The device employs a photometric method, enabling stable and reproducible measurement results. Consequently, it ensures metrological reliability and stable operation in accordance with specified technical parameters.

Technical specifications of the AK46 tester

• Measurement range: 0.00 to 4.00 ppm, enabling analysis within regulatory limits.
• Resolution: 0.01 ppm, ensuring sufficient detail in analytical readings.
• Accuracy: ± 0.04 ppm + 2% of the reading, ensuring result repeatability.
• Sample temperature: 15 to 35 °C, ensuring stability during analysis.
• Sample volume: 10 ml, in accordance with the colorimetric method used.
• Light source: Light-emitting diode (LED), ensuring controlled emission.
• Wavelength: 525 nm, suitable for the specific method.
• Measurement chamber: Glass cuvette, allowing for uniform light transmission.
• Automatic shut-off: After 2 minutes, promoting energy conservation.
• Display: OLED, ensuring clear reading of results.
• Languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese, ensuring standardized operation.
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C, allowing for use in various conditions.
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing).
• Power supply: 9 V DC battery, ensuring device portability.
• Dimensions: 73 x 77 x 40 mm, making the device suitable for portable use.
• Weight: 120 g (with battery), facilitating field operation.
• Measurement method: Adaptation of the colorimetric method using iron(II) sulfate, in accordance with established analytical practices. 

Kit contents

• 2 glass cuvettes with screw caps (Ø 18.8 mm x 68 mm), suitable for repeated measurements.
• 1 cloth for cleaning and drying the cuvettes, ensuring optical performance is maintained.
• 1 carrying case, facilitating use in the field.