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The New Thermo Scientific Orion Star™ A and VERSA STAR™ Meters


THE LEADING EUROPEAN JOURNAL FOR ANALYTICAL SCIENCE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 - VOLUME 36 ISSUE 6


The new Thermo Scientific Orion Star™ A and VERSA STAR™ Meter offering is an expanded line that combines highly dependable features with an easy-to-use interface. Even the accessories have been upgraded, creating a complete package and making the Orion Star A and VERSA STAR meters perfect for your application.


Circle no. 100


The Orion Star A series are available in single or multi-parameter versions with something for every application. The Orion Star A200 and Star A320-series meters feature large backlit graphic display and plain language prompts. For changing needs and the most advanced features, the Orion VERSA STAR benchtop meter can’t be beat. The Orion VERSA STAR has a large colour graphic display and four channels that you configure as you need. If you need something simple, the Star A100-series meters are accurate and affordable.


Orion meters are backed by a 3-year meter replacement warranty


and years of technical expertise and support knowledge. Ask for the Orion Star A-series and VERSA STAR meters wherever you purchase your testing equipment


Circle no.100


The Chromatographic Society Spring Symposium 2011 Nicola Gray


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