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optical parameters
AquaLab™
Multi-parameter optical water analysis in a compact benchtop unit built for lab verification and grab-sample workflows.
190-850 nm
optical range
USB-C
direct connection
Benchtop
lab form factor
Key Advantages
Three reasons AquaLab belongs on every water-quality bench.
Lab-grade optical sensing, seamless field-to-lab data continuity, and simple operation
01 / Lab-Grade Sensing
Bring field-proven optical sensing to the lab bench.
Most lab water analysis still relies on reagent kits, single-parameter instruments, or expensive bench spectrometers. AquaLab consolidates multi-parameter optical sensing into one compact benchtop unit that runs the same sensing stack as the field-deployed AquaSpectra probe.
- Measure absorbance, fluorescence, and turbidity parameters from a single sample without switching instruments.
- Cross-validate field probe readings with lab-side measurements using the same optical engine.
- Reduce reagent waste and turnaround time compared to traditional wet-chemistry methods.
02 / Seamless Data Continuity
Bridge the gap between field and lab with one data format.
When field probes and lab instruments speak different data languages, reconciliation becomes a manual chore. AquaLab produces results in the same format as the AquaSpectra probe, making field-to-lab comparison straightforward.
- Compare grab-sample results directly against in-situ probe data without format conversion.
- Feed lab results into AquaView alongside field telemetry for unified monitoring dashboards.
- Use consistent calibration references across field and lab to maintain data confidence.
03 / Simple Operation
Plug in, drop a sample, and read results in seconds.
Complex lab spectrometers require training, warm-up routines, and careful sample preparation. AquaLab is designed for direct operation — connect via USB-C, place a sample in the cuvette holder, and get multi-parameter results immediately.
- USB-C connectivity means no external power supplies, serial adapters, or driver installs.
- Open cuvette design accepts standard sample containers for quick measurements.
- Results stream directly to AquaView or export as CSV for existing lab workflows.
Specifications
Core specifications at a glance.
Technical detail for buyers evaluating AquaLab for lab and bench workflows.
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Sensing Modes
UV/VIS spectrometer with 12-parameter LED excitation array, fluorometer, and nephelometric turbidity.
Detection Range
190-440 nm absorbance and 340-850 nm fluorescence.
Parameters
Nitrate, TOC, fDOM, chlorophyll, turbidity, UV254, SAC254, TLF, RWT, CDOM, HLF, phycocyanin, phycoerythrin, FI, temperature, and additional optical indicators.
Sampling
Configurable sampling rate with serial sampling trigger.
Connectivity
USB-C direct connection for data and power.
Power
USB-C powered — no external supply required.
Form Factor
Compact benchtop enclosure with open cuvette holder for lab tabletop use.
Enclosure
Anodized aluminum housing. Designed for indoor laboratory environments.
Sample Interface
Open-top cuvette holder with absorbance and fluorescence measurement channels.
Instruments
Digital temperature sensor (±0.5°C), UV/VIS spectrometer, 12-parameter LED array, fluorometer, nephelometer.
FAQ
Common questions about AquaLab.
What it measures, how it connects, how it compares to the field probe, and where it fits in the AquaMesh system.
AquaLab uses the same optical sensing engine as the AquaSpectra probe, covering absorbance, fluorescence, and turbidity-driven parameters including nitrate, TOC, chlorophyll, fDOM, UV254, and related indicators — all from a benchtop form factor.
AquaLab connects via USB-C for both power and data. No external power supply or serial adapter is needed. Results stream directly to a connected computer running AquaView or can be exported as CSV.
Yes. AquaLab produces data in the same format and uses the same optical engine as the AquaSpectra probe, making field-to-lab cross-validation straightforward within the AquaView platform.
AquaLab serves as the lab-side complement to the field-deployed AquaSpectra probe. It pairs with AquaView for data visualization and analysis, and works alongside AquaLink and AquaSpectra for programs that need both continuous field monitoring and lab-side verification.
Explore the Stack
Built to work together.
Sensor Probe
AquaSpectra
Multi-parameter optical sensing for continuous water-quality monitoring in the field.
Gateway Hub
AquaLink
A compact gateway that aggregates sensor traffic and bridges field telemetry to the cloud.
Software Platform
AquaView
Live dashboards and operational tools for distributed water-quality programs.
Contact
Talk to the AquaMesh Team
Tell us what you are monitoring and we will help match the right hardware, connectivity, and reporting workflow.
AquaMesh supports autonomous field sensing, watershed monitoring, stormwater deployments, and custom water quality instrumentation programs.
Multi-parameter optical sensing with resilient telemetry.
Guidance on hardware selection, deployment topology, and reporting.
Fast follow-up for pilots, procurement, and research conversations.