The system uses copper-alloy components to provide optimal anti-fouling characteristics and long-term durability. Kits include sonde housings and guards, probe wipers, and screens fabricated from copper alloys -- as well as copper tape for the probe bodies and a special nanopolymer spray.

Together, these components add up to a system that can offer major savings for your water quality monitoring program by extending deployment intervals by 3 times or more — thus significantly reducing trips to the field and the time spent on system maintenance. Your water quality sensors stay cleaner, providing you with more accurate data collection over a longer period of time.

Kits include any of the following items:

• Copper-alloy optical probe housings, rated to 200 meter deep depth (Chlorophyll; Blue-green algae; Turbidity; ROX Dissolved Oxygen)
• Copper-mesh screens for Conductivity-Temperature and pH probes
• C-Spray Protective Probe Solution
• Copper-alloy sonde guards (600OMS; 6600; 6820/6920)
• Wiper assemblies with longer wiper block and pad (Optical; 6600EDS; 6600V2-4)
• Copper-alloy port plugs (Optical; pH; and ISE)
• Roll of copper tape
• Copper-alloy replacement membrane for 6150 ROX optical dissolved oxygen sensor

The antifouling kits can replace ablative paints and yield better results.

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		6425 Anti-fouling Optical Chlorophyll Sensor (6-Series) Copper-alloy anti-fouling optical chlorophyll sensor used with 6-Series sondes.
		6431 and 6432 Anti-fouling Optical Blue-Green Algae Sensors (6-Series) Copper-alloy anti-fouling optical blue-green algae sensor used with 6-Series sondes.
		6436 Anti-fouling Optical Turbidity Sensor (6-Series) Copper-alloy anti-fouling optical turbidity sensor used with 6-Series sondes.
		6450 Anti-fouling ROX ® Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (6-Series) Copper-alloy anti-fouling optical dissolved oxygen sensor used with 6-Series sondes.
		Anti-fouling Sensor Screen Copper-mesh screens block organisms and provide biofouling protection for the 6560 Conductivity-Temperature probe and non-wiped pH probes.

		6155 Membrane Kit for ROX Optical DO Sensor Replacement membrane kit for 6150 ROX optical dissolved oxygen sensor (6-series sondes).
		6625AF Anti-fouling Wiper Kit for Optical DO, BGA, Turbidity Sensors Replacement wiper kit (copper) for the 6150 optical dissolved oxygen probe; 6131 and 6132 blue-green algae probes; or 6136 turbidity probe. Use with firmware version 3.06 or higher.
		Anti-fouling C-Spray Protective Probe Solution C-Spray is a unique nanopolymer coating that inhibits biofouling attachment on the YSI 6560 Conductivity/Temperature Probe and other sensors and water quality instruments.
		Anti-fouling Copper Tape Copper tape for YSI water quality sondes and sensors provides biofouling protection and extends deployment lengths.
		Anti-fouling Sensor Port Plugs Copper-alloy port plugs protect unused sensor ports on YSI 6-Series sondes and provide anti-fouling protection.
		Anti-fouling Sonde Guards Copper-alloy sonde guards protect water quality sensors and provide biofouling protection for YSI 6-Series Sondes.

 

Specification Sheets

YSI 6-Series Anti-Fouling Kits Specification Sheet

News Releases

6-Series Anti-Fouling Kits Prevent Biofouling, Extend Long-Term Deployments

Application Notes

Anti-Fouling Kits Significantly Slow Rate of Biological Fouling on Water Quality Instruments

Technical Notes

Installation of 6189 Copper Anti-fouling Tape for YSI Water Quality Probes

MSDS

C-Spray