Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches the Orion Star LogR™ pH and pH/ISE Meters

Exclusive LogR Technology Offers the Most Advanced Electrode Diagnostic Capabilities

BEVERLY, Mass., (April 2010) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today unveiled the new Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR Meters. The exclusive LogR technology uses the resistance across the bulb to provide a new method for electrode analysis and determine sample temperature. The resistance information can be used to detect errors in the electrode, saving analysis time and offering quick troubleshooting of electrode issues. Additionally, these meters allow for temperature-compensated pH readings without the use of a separate temperature input.

Benefits of the Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR meters include:

• Exclusive LogR technology
  - Advanced electrode diagnostic information
  - Temperature-compensated pH readings without a separate temperature input
• Orion Star meter benefits
  - Data storage for up to 1000 points with time and date stamp
  - Up to five point calibration for pH and ISE, where applicable
  - Calibration alarms, average slope and slope of segment
  - Storage for up to 10 indivdually password-protected methods
  - Direct control for a Star Series stirrer probe (sold separately)
  - RS232 port for data downloads and meter software updates
  - 3-year meter replacement warranty
  
  The Orion Star LogR meter is available in two versions – one with pH input and one with pH and ion-selective electrode inputs. Both meters provide mV readout options, temperature and resistance values when the LogR technology is in use. The meter is available individually, with an electrode or in a complete kit with calibration solutions.

This meter will replace the current Thermo Scientific Orion PerpHecT® LogR™ meters – the 320, 350 and 370 series. A listing of discontinued part numbers along with a cross-reference to the new Orion Star LogR part numbers is available. Some key highlights to upgrading to the Star LogR meter are an improved LogR calibration procedure; the Orion Star meter interface with more features and pH calibration points; the resistance display; and the 3-year replacement warranty.

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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 an annual revenue rate of more than $9 billion, we employ 30,000 people 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.

Source: Thermo Fisher Scientific