The Coloryzer helps you accurately test water conditions, covering a wide range of users from the hobbyist, such as aquarium and swimming pool owners, to the professional, such as coral growers, breeders, and laboratory institutes. The device uses light-sensing technology to analyse the quality of water, representing advanced portable water analyzer development.

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We deeply considered the Coloryzer’s need for absolute darkness inside for the light-sensing technology to work during the design and implementation of a portable water quality monitoring system. In our POC phase of the development of a portable water quality monitoring device, we tested the effect of surrounding light on the sensitivity of the sensor and found a simple solution – an internal tube that covers the sensor area.

Due to the darkness requirements of the sensor, the cuvette needs to be fully covered during the measurement, which is critical for a portable automated water analyser for viruses and other precise applications. This opened up the opportunity for a unique opening and closing mechanism for the device. Taking advantage of the use of magnets, we designed a magnetic sliding door that held securely in place in either an open or closed state, allowing for a simple, yet satisfying one-handed interaction. The magnetic attachment also allowed for easy removal and cleaning, which was an important factor for the device and its overall portable water analyzer development process. Interested in accelerated product development process? Check our Fast-to-Product framework: https://www.pilotfish.eu/fast-to-product