LAQUAtwin K-11

Pocket Potassium Meter

For the accurate measurement of potassium in whole blood, plasma, milk and abomasal fluid.

HORIBA's unique compact meter integrates the electrode, display and sample container to enable simple, effective on-site testing by direct measurement from a single drop or sample immersion.

Hypokalemia may be seen in lactating dairy cattle suffering from abomasal impaction, displacement or volvulus. Further complications of calving such as clinical mastitis and retained placenta may also result in significantly reduced potassium levels. Treatment for hypokalaemia should be informed by accurate and frequent testing of potassium levels to avoid excessive administration and adverse outcomes for livestock.

Small animals may suffer from potassium disturbance due to gastrointestinal, renal, metabolic or cardiac issues or interventions. Regular, accurate monitoring before, during and after treatment is required for optimum levels to be restored.

Segment:

Healthcare

Division:

Veterinary

The LAQUAtwin K-11 is your solution for accurate, rapid testing of potassium in animals. As the signs of high or low potassium can be non-specific, correct measurement is vital.

High accuracy, regular testing of cattle around parturition will reduce the risks of hypokalaemia or accidental overdose with potassium supplements.

Pets being medically or surgically managed, especially in hypovolaemia, should be regularly monitored to avoid hypokalaemia or over supplementation.

• Minimum sample volume: 0.3ml (0.05ml with sampling sheet B)
• Up to 2 calibration points
• Auto standard recognition: 150 & 2000ppm potassium (default)
• Changeable high and low calibration values
• Multiplication compensation: 0.01 to 9.90
• Temperature and mV display
• Temperature calibration: 5 to 40.0 ºC
• Auto hold / auto stable measurement
• Auto power off: 30 mins.
• Low battery indicator
• IP67 Rating dust & waterproof
• Replaceable sensor
• 400 Hours battery life: continuous use without backlight
• Material: ABS epoxy
• Display: custom (monochrome) digital LCD with backlight
• Operating conditions: 5 to 40 ºC, 85% or less relative humidity
• Warranty: 2 years - meter, 6 months - sensor
• Packed in handy carrying case
• Supplied with 150 & 2000ppm potassium standards, 5 x sampling sheets B, 2 x CR2032 batteries, dropper, instruction and quick manuals

Measurement Principle

Ion Selective Electrode

Minimum Sample Volume

0.3ml (0.05ml with sampling sheet B)

Measurement Range

4 to 9900 ppm (mg/L)
0.1 to 250 mmol/L
2 to 5000 kg/10a

Resolution

0 to 99 ppm: 1 ppm
100 to 990 ppm: 10 ppm
1000 to 9900 ppm: 100 ppm

Accuracy

± 10% of actual value

Calibration Points

Up to 2

Temperature Display

0 to 50.0 ºC

Temperature Calibration

5 to 40.0 ºC

Display

Custom (monochrome) digital LCD with backlight

Operating Temperature

5 to 40.0 ºC

Operating Humidity

85% or less in relative humidity (no condensation)

Power

CR2032 batteries (2)

Battery Life

Approx. 400 hours in continuous use without backlight

Material

ABS epoxy

Dimensions

164 x 29 x 20 mm (excluding projections)

Mass

Approx. 55 g (including sensor and batteries)

Functions

• Auto Standard Recognition
• Changeable High and Low Calibration Values
• Multiplication Compensation
• Temperature Calibration
• Auto Hold / Auto Stable Measurement
• Switchable Backlight
• Automatic Power Off (30mins)
• Low Battery Indicator
• IP67 Dust / Waterproof
• Replaceable Sensor