A05_Specifications.docx

Salient Characteristics S21097B

MICROBIOLOGY ANALYZER

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

1 EA, Analyzer:

1. Shall consist of an autonomous, self-contained, ALERT-type, system capable of collecting and analyzing pathogens in surface waters.

2. System shall be suitable for use in lakes, rivers, and water bodies near drinking or wastewater plants.

3. Shall use reagents and be fully automated.

4. Shall use GSM network for programing and data management.

5. Shall have measurement range of at least 4 x105 Colony Forming Units per 100 mL.

6. Shall have a response time no less than 1 hour.

7. Shall be field-ruggedized weighing no more than 25 lbs.

8. Shall be capable of obtaining E. coli, Total Coliforms, or Enterococci measurements through internal vacuum sampling and optical detection.

9. Shall be capable of being installed as a buoy or attached to a fixed structure.

10. Shall be able to take at least seven (7) measurements on one charge.

i) Shall allow the user to start measurements via cell phone either manually or through pre-programming.

ii) Shall be capable of sending “alert” text messages via a cell phone.

11. Shall have a USB communication interface.

12. Shall have integrated internal antenna.

13. Shall include an internal, rechargeable, lithium-ion type battery and smart charger.

1 EA, Water Quality Interfacing Module:

14. Shall be compatible with analyzer specs above.

15. Shall consist of a module that interfaces and supports operation with a YSI model EX02 water quality monitoring system.

16. Shall be capable of being installed on the rail and bracket described below.

17. Shall include all necessary hardware, firmware, cables, chargers, and other required interface accessories

1 EA, Annual Web Based Service:

18. Shall allow for on-line management support services the analyzer system described herein.

70 EA, Disposable Reagent Cartridges:

19. Shall automatically inject/mix reagents and begin incubation and measurement.

1 EA, Extra Battery:

20. Shall be compatible with analyzer specs above.

21. Shall be a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and include charging module.

1 EA, Training:

22. Shall consist of at least 1 day of on-site training, or by video teleconferencing depending on travel restrictions.

1 EA, Installation of Float and Weights:

23. Shall include installation of the float with cables and weights.

1 EA, Rail and Bracket:

24. Shall include a rail (minimum 100 cm length), bracket, and fittings.

1 EA, Annual Factory Maintenance:

25. Shall consist of annual maintenance and servicing of the equipment and components described herein.