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other features of the PrimeLab 2.0. To list all the features and benefi ts of the PrimeLab 2.0 would certainly fi ll a book, which is why I would like to refer to the website
www.primelab.org at this point.
The ProbeBOX 1.0 is a device that is connected to the PrimeLab 2.0 via USB to enable electrochemical measurements such as pH, conductivity, ORP and temperature to be taken with the PrimeLab 2.0. This turns the PrimeLab 2.0 into a fully-fl edged benchtop meter. However, the ProbeBOX 1.0 can also be connected directly to a smartphone (Android) and used with the LabCOM app. This then turns the smartphone into a benchtop meter.
PoolLab 2.0 for simultaneous measurement of 3 parameters
This type of technical support, which goes far beyond the mere measurement of water quality, is something we would like to continue to promote with our R&D team and we see this as our most important task along with launching new and innovative products in the upcoming 10 years.
4. Research and development is an integral component in an industry like water quality monitoring, where new technologies are needed to ensure sustainable and effi cient monitoring. How active is Water-i.d. in its research and development efforts? Are there any products that Water-i.d. are developing at the moment that will change the scene in the industry?
With four chemists and four IT specialists, Water-i.d. invests heavily in R&D. As mentioned at the beginning, our company philosophy is to enrich the world of water analysis with innovative solutions. Several awards as an innovative company reaffi rm the success of our efforts, a source of great pride for us.
Water-i.d. has thus become a pioneer in several areas, including the development of reagent tablets packaged in push-through blisters, photometers integrated with wireless transmission technology, and software solutions tailored for effi cient data management linked to our product line.
Despite all our R&D efforts, we have remained committed to ensuring that the products we innovate remain affordable in order to appeal to the widest possible range of users. PoolLab 1.0/2.0, for example, exceeded our wildest expectations with around 50,000 new users every year.
Last year, Water-i.d. launched two innovative products, the PoolLab 2.0 and the ProbeBOX 1.0.
Water-i.d. is currently developing the EasyShaker 2.0 for the Marine industry, which can be used to determine water in oil and Base-Number and will also have connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth and WiFi.
5. Water-i.d. has developed several innovations in the past years, mainly PrimeLab 2.0, ProbeBOX 1.0 (Electrode connectivity), PoolLab 2.0 triple chamber measurement and 1-hour Legionella test. Can you describe what these innovations do and how do they help the industry effi ciently and sustainably?
The PrimeLab 2.0 is a photometer which, thanks to its special sensor technology, can measure over 140 parameter methods for a wide range of industries on 18 wavelengths. We therefore like to advertise it as “The Ultimate Photometer”. In addition, the sensors are not only installed in the 180° section, but also in the 90° section in order to be able to measure turbidity and fl uorescence. The PrimeLab 2.0 also has a powerful lithium- ion battery, a 5.5’’ touch HD display, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and a built-in camera for scanning QR codes (reagents and water sampling points). A self-calibration menu with certifi cate export via WiFi, direct connection to the LabCOM Cloud and customised parameter management are just some of the
The PoolLab 2.0 extends the PoolLab 1.0 with a large colour display, the ability to measure three parameters photometrically at the same time and a WiFi option to synchronise the measurement data directly with the LabCOM Cloud. The PoolLab 2.0 also offers the measurement of 24 water quality parameters (PoolLab 1.0 = 13).
With the acquisition of the business operations of the Spanish company Biotica last year, Water-i.d. has taken a fi rst step towards the measurement of biological parameters. Since then, Legipid reagents are being produced at the site in Castellón, near the city of Valencia for the determination of Legionella. “Legipid” is one of over 140 parameters available on the PrimeLab 2.0. Unlike the conventional measurement method (culture), which can only detect possible contamination with Legionella after 10 to 14 days, Legipid in conjunction with the PrimeLab 2.0 makes it possible to detect possible Legionella contamination after just 1 hour and, unlike the PCR method, Legipid offers the advantage of eliminating the possibility of obtaining false positive results. Legipid is AOAC certifi ed and measures quantitatively in the range of 60 - 1 million CFU (Colony Forming Unit).
6. Another one of your offerings is LabCOM. How does this product harness the full potential of a customer’s water quality monitoring?
The reliance on manual result uploads leaves room for discrepancies and inaccuracies in the recorded data. Without a secure data management system in place, there is a heightened risk of data tampering or manipulation, undermining the integrity of the monitoring process. In order to avoid these and also to provide increased value for our customers with many other features, we launched the LabCOM.
The LabCOM family consists of the LabCOM app (Android and iOS), the LabCOM software (Windows), the LabCOM web application (
https://labcom.cloud), and the LabCOM Cloud, which serves as the superordinate data storage and provides the data for the aforementioned LabCOM app, LabCOM software and LabCOM web application. The entire LabCOM family is free of charge for the user.
In less than a minute, users can register in the LabCOM Cloud with their email and a password of their choice and then store their water sampling points and chemicals. LabCOM then makes it possible to fi lter measurement results, create reports and charts to derive actionable insights, export data in various formats, generate dosing recommendations, create rules for measurement sources and measurement results and make selected data available to other users.
LabCOM dashboard
The measurement data fl ows into the LabCOM Cloud either via Bluetooth or, even more conveniently, directly via a WiFi connection of the measuring instrument, e.g. PrimeLab 2.0 and PoolLab 2.0.
7. Last but not least, what are your future hopes for the water quality monitoring industry as well as for Water-i.d.?
Water-i.d. would like to make its contribution to making water analysis devices more convenient and easier to use, for example through the step-by-step instructions on the PrimeLab 2.0, combined with colour animations. This opens up the world of water analysis to inexperienced users and prevents errors in the measurement process, leading to more reliable measurement results and minimising the risks of incorrect measurement results.
In an increasingly networked world, we hope that the trend towards data management via real-time data synchronisation will become more and more prevalent in order to better identify trends in changes to measured values and to be able to better coordinate measures in response. In the aforementioned example of the world’s largest cruise-liner company, the PrimeLab 2.0 helps, for example, to use resources (chemicals for water treatment) in a targeted and sparing manner and to protect the health of thousands of passengers and crew members. Achieving such precision and effectiveness would not be feasible with manual measurements followed by manual entry into logbooks.
Water quality is deteriorating at an accelerated rate due to various factors, including rapid urbanization, inadequate water treatment infrastructure, run-off from agriculture etc. Meeting the objectives outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) is imperative and each individual target within SDG 6 is core to our mission and vision.
According to the Progress on Ambient Water Quality (SDG target 6.3), 60% of the world’s monitored water bodies have good ambient water quality (SDG indicator 6.3.2, 2020). However, this statistic only applies to 35% of the global population which were covered in the reporting in 2020. We also know that there are signifi cant data gaps from Central, Southern and Western Asia. Ensuring precise and frequent monitoring followed by effi cient treatment methods would eventually help us to increase the quality of our water bodies. There remains much work to be done, and Water-i.d. is committed to closing this gap through our efforts. As we like to emphasize, Let us work together to ensure precise and affordable water quality analysis all around the world.
Author Contact Details Andreas Hock, General Manager • Water-i.d. GmbH • Address: Daimlerstr. 20, 76344 Eggenstein, Germany • Tel: +49 (0) 721 - 78 20 29 -0 • Email:
info@water-id.com • Web:
www.water-id.com
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