In-Situ Stirrer User Manual
Nose cone stirrer, Information sheet
Information Sheet
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Multi-Parameter
Water Quality TROLL
®
A
NOSE CONE STIRRER
Catalog No. 42210
APPLICATION
Battery-powered magnetic stirrer provides continuous agitation of sample during
calibration or deployment in slow-moving or stagnant water. Attaches to the front
end of the MP TROLL in place of the nose cone, or to the Calibration Cup. Elimi-
nates potential sensor cross-contamination and increases the rate of flow through
the restrictor. Guard plate retains stir bar in fast-moving water and protects it from
debris.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Wetted materials
Delrin
®
, Teflon
®
Dimensions
4.6 cm (1.8 in) dia. x 19 cm (7.5 in) long
Weight
0.575 kg (1.3 lb), with batteries
Operating voltage
1.5 - 9.0 V, nominal 3 V
Motor speed
950 rpm at free load, 350-430 operating rpm
Stall torque
32 g-cm
Current
0.052 amps
Output
0.073 watts
Stir bar
Teflon-coated, magnetic, 7.9 mm (5/16 in) dia. x
25.4 mm (1 in) long with moldring
Battery type
2 standard alkaline D-cells
Est. battery life
3 months continuous operation
Pressure rating
150 psi
CONNECTIONS
The threads at the stir bar end attach to the restrictor at the front end of the MP
TROLL (nose cone removed), or to the Cal Cup.
GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS
•
To activate the stirrer, tighten the end cap about ¼ turn. This starts the motor;
the stir bar will begin to spin. To stop the motor, back off the cap until the stir bar
stops spinning.
•
Replace batteries with 2 standard alkaline D-cells, – toward the end cap,
+ toward the stir bar compartment.
•
When attaching to the restrictor or Cal Cup, be careful not to over-tighten.
•
The stir bar guard may be removed for cleaning when necessary. Insert the
sensor removal tool into the center rings and pop the guard out.
•
Inspect o-rings regularly; replace if they show evidence of wear or damage (o-
rings & lubricant available from In-Situ Inc. or your distributor).
0042215 rev. 001 09/05
o-rings
o-ring
Stirrer
Stir bar compartment
Battery
compartment
Motor compartment
(sealed)
End cap
OFF
↔
ON
A
Body
Restrictor
Stirrer
Cal Cup
Body
Stirrer