BEVERLY, Mass., (May 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced that the new Thermo Scientific Orion Dual Star Meter is now available.  There are many benefits packed into the Orion DUAL STAR meter.  It's ideal for measuring from two different samples at the same time or reading two different measurement parameters simultaneously from one sample.  Wastewater laboratories can measure pH and ammonia levels quickly and easily.  Food processing facilities can measure pH and sodium levels concurrently.

The capability to save up to 10 methods per channel makes repeated, routine testing a breeze.  Individual points of the calibration slope can be edited, minimizing errors and the calibration graph with the slope can be viewed on screen or sent to the Star series printer (sold separately).  The meter works well for beginners and experienced users alike.

Benefits of the Orion Dual Star Meter include:

• Greater productivity – Two individual BNC electrode inputs feature separate ATC inputs.
• Five language options including Spanish and French
• Low concentration range stability and single and double known addition and subtraction capabilities for ISE readings
• EZ Startup™, which means no manual needed to set-up and get started
• Shortcut keys for quick access to programs
• Display options of both channels simultaneously or one at a time
• Save up to 10 methods with calibration sets and data per channel

The Orion Dual Star meter is available in four packages: 

The basic meter package, catalog number 2115000, comes with an electrode stand, ATC probe, universal power adapter and user guide.

There are two meter and electrode sets, catalog numbers 2115101 and 2115102.  Both include an electrode stand, universal power adapter and user guide.  Set 2115101 includes the 8102BNUWP Orion ROSS® Ultra pH electrode and an ATC probe, and set 2115102 includes the 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra pH/ATC Triode™ electrode.

The complete package, catalog# 2115101, includes the 8102BNUWP Orion ROSS® Ultra pH electrode and an ATC probe, Orion ROSS electrode storage solution and one pint each of pH, 4, 7 and 10 buffers. 

Continuing to make things easy, new quick start notes are available just for the Orion DUAL STAR meters.  Whether measuring for ammonia, fluoride, nitrate or pH, these notes provide the start-up and procedural information needed to measure these ionic species, regardless of experience level.  Visit www.thermo.com/waterappsto view and download these notes.  Future notes will be added as they become available.

The Orion Dual Star Meter replaces the Orion 525A+, 720A+ and 920A+ meters. A listing of discontinued part numbers along with a cross-reference to the new Orion Dual Star part numbers will be available upon request.  Meter software updates for the DUAL STAR, including Autosampler and USB data download capabilities, will be available as a complimentary software download from www.thermo.com/waterby the end of 2009.  All the new features and benefits of the Orion DUAL STAR meters combine existing quality and accuracy with new technology for simplified testing with optimized benefits.


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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.