 Following the successful introduction of the stand alone EventLab™ application in 2009, Optiqua launches a number of important new product releases to the international water industry in 2010. The releases include the online, integrated version of the EventLab™ generic sensor concept and two versions of the Optiqua MiniLab™ target sensor. All Optiqua applications share the benefits of real time detection at high sensitivity in combination with ease of use and low total cost of ownership. The disposable concept that Optiqua has integrated into its product design allows to easily switch between specific tests for specific substances by simply changing the replaceable test probe. Optiqua has scheduled the following product releases in 2010 and 2011:
1. Optiqua EventLab™, online real-time generic sensor 2. Optiqua MiniLab™, bench top target sensor with disposable test chips. Optiqua MiniLab™ will also be made available as a portable version for field use
3. Optiqua LabOnline™, online real-time target sensor Optiqua EventLab™ The “generic sensor” concept of the Optiqua EventLab™ operates the Optiqua MZI sensor system without the use of any specific biochemical interfaces. As a bare sensor (measuring Bulk Refractive Index changes) it determines real time changes in the water matrix and provides an excellent tool as a highly sensitive Early Warning System for continuous water quality monitoring. The stand alone, bench top version of the Optiqua EventLab™ was first introduced to the international water industry at the 2009 Singapore International Water Week, attracting substantial attention and media coverage. In 2010 the online application of the Optiqua EventLab™ will be launched in close cooperation with launching partners in Asia and Europe. Optiqua MiniLab™In 2010, in collaboration with its launching partners, Optiqua will introduce the Optiqua MiniLab™, a target sensor using disposable test chips for the detection of organic contaminants in water. Primary focus of the system is on the detection of pesticides and herbicides, with an initial selection of five organic contaminants. A broad assortment of tests for organic and microbiological contaminants will be determined in cooperation with Optiqua clients and released during 2010 and 2011. Optiqua MiniLab™ will be made available in a bench top version and as a portable version for field use. Key characteristics of Optiqua MiniLab™ are:
• Two versions: bench top and portable field version.
• Detection of assortment of five organic contaminants (pesticides/ herbicides).
• Disposable concept: the type of organic contaminant to be tested can be selected on site by simply changing the disposable test.
• Broad assortment of tests for organic contaminants released during 2010 and 2011. Optiqua will determine the selection of available tests in close cooperation with its clients.
• Extension with concentrator unit and interfaces for microbiological tests (E.coli) in later stage (LabOnline™)
• Prompt analysis results: within 15 minutes
• High resolution, better than 0,1 detection limits (e.g. detection limits of mentioned pesticides are 0,05 μg/L with a dynamic range of 0,05 – 10 μg/L)
• Robust, low maintenance system
• Easy to use, no highly educated staff required to operate Optiqua LabOnLine™Together with the Dutch drinking water company Vitens Optiqua develops a real time and online system for concentration and detection of E.Coli and other indicators for feacal pathogens in water distribution systems. Currently available detection methods for the existence of E.Coli in for instance drinking water networks are inadequate, as they do not produce timely results and have a low detection rate (5-25%, due to current sample taking methods). KIWA research shows that by using a monitoring network of on-line sensors, the detection success rate can be increased to 80%. The release of LabOnLine™ is scheduled for 2011. Key characteristics of Optiqua LabOnline™ are:
• Combination of a concentrator unit and sensor system using a disposable chip
• Online system: fully integrated into water distribution network
• Automated process: process of sample taking and disposable test system are
automated, requiring minimal human intervention
• Detection of E.coli (Escherichia coli, an important indicator of faecal pathogens)
• Additional tests for microbiological contaminants available in later stages
• Assortment of tests for organic compounds available in later stages
• Analysis results automatically communicated using IP based technologies. Easily integrated into Decision Support System
• Robust, low maintenance system
• Easy to use, no highly educated staff required to operate | 
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