Turbidity Sensor

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The online Turbidity Monitor (nephelometer, turbidimeter) incorporates a unique Turbidity Probe using LED optical technology to provide an extremely stable, accurate, low maintenance sensor. Combining the sensor with a HydroACT Analyzer/Controller, the system determines true online turbidity and/or suspended solids in water, using a nephelometric measurement of scattered light in accordance with ISO 7027.

  • Single point calibration – very easy to use
  • 0.001 resolution
  • Stable and reliable readings – excellent process control
  • Autoclean solid state optical sensor – no moving parts
  • Dip mount for a channel or tank
  • De-bubbling flow cell
  • Suitable for potable, waste and process waters between 0 NTU and 1000 NTU‘
  • Maintenance-free’ – low cost of ownership
  • No ‘zero’ required – improved accuracy at the low end
  • Up to 1 year between calibration – very little drift
  • Up to 10 bar – for inline operation
  • Automatic de-bubbling and bubble removal solutions – no interference from bubbles

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Overview

Each probe is equipped with a light source, a side detector for the nephelometric measurement of scattered light from the sample and a reference detector for monitoring the light output. The light source is a long-life IR LED emitter. This configuration allows accurate and reliable measurements of online turbidity and suspended solids to be made. Reliable calibration can be carried out using a single calibration with no need for a ‘zero’ adjustment.

The probes are constructed of stainless steel and sapphire so they can withstand demanding operating environments. An Autoclean system can be included to keep the optical surfaces clean, thereby reducing maintenance to a potential ‘maintenance-free’.

The online turbidity meter is suitable for dip monitoring and mounting in a de-bubbling flow cell.

The operating principle of the online turbidity meter is subject to a patent application and is unique in the way it handles the data it receives in order to calculate a zero, to calibrate and to derive the NTU (FNU) value from the readings.

The Chemtrac online turbidity meters are available with different HydroACT controller options, giving you the same great performance with different communication, display, and control capabilities.

Q & A’s

The Chemtrac Turbidity Sensor has a measurement range from 0.01 NTU to 1000 NTU, suitable for various applications depending on the specific requirements.

The sensor uses a nephelometric measurement of scattered light, compliant with ISO 7027 standards, to determine turbidity and suspended solids in water.

It incorporates LED optical technology with a long-life IR LED emitter for stable and accurate measurements.

Yes, the sensor requires a single-point calibration, and no zero adjustment is needed, making the process straightforward and efficient.

The sensor is constructed from stainless steel and sapphire, ensuring durability and the ability to withstand demanding environments.

Yes, the sensor can be equipped with an Autoclean system to maintain optical surface cleanliness, reducing maintenance needs.

It is suitable for various applications, including raw water inlet, settled water turbidity, final water turbidity, wastewater effluent turbidity, and more.

The resolution varies with the range: 0.001 NTU for 0-2 NTU, 0.01 NTU for 2-10 NTU, 0.1 NTU for 10-100 NTU, and 1 NTU for values greater than 100 NTU.

Specifications

Features

Description

  • Range

    Selectable within 0.01 – 1000 NTU, 0.01 – 20000 mg/l (application dependent)

  • Typical Ranges

    0.01 – 20 NTU, 0.01 – 100 NTU, 0.01 – 1000 NTU

  • Linearity

    R2 > .99

  • Response Times

    T90 > 10 sec (adjustable based on averaging)

  • Accuracy

    < 1% of measured value or 0.01 NTU (whichever is greater)

  • Repeatability

    < 0.3% of measured value or 0.005 NTU (whichever is greater) (Ref: ISO 15839) \

  • Resolution

    0.001 NTU (0-2), 0.01 NTU (2-10), 0.1 NTU 910-100), 1 NTU (>100)

  • Limit of Detection

    0.001 NTU (0-2), 0.01 NTU (2-10), 0.1 NTU 910-100), 1 NTU (>100)

  • Temperature

    0-50 C

  • Pressure

    0-10 Bar

  • Averaging

    10 sec – 10 min

  • Lamp Source

    IR LE, 860nm

  • Cleaning Cycles

    User settable cleaning cycle time and cleaning time

  • Cleaning

    Auto-clean water jet

  • Enclosure Rating

    IP65

  • Sensor Environmental Protection

    IP68

  • Display

    Value and alarms and graphs at the same time

  • Calibration

    One point (zero not required)

  • Diameter

    38mm (1.5”)

  • Length

    278mm (11”)

HydroACT Features

HA2

HA4

HA8

  • Sensor limit*

    2

    4

    8

  • Analog output limit*

    2

    4

    8

  • Relay limit*

    4

    8

    16

  • Digital Input limit*

    4

    8

    16

  • Isolated universal I/O

  • Nema 4X/IP65

  • Wall & panel mount

  • Multilingual

  • High resolution display

  • Graphical trending

  • On/Off threshold control

    optional

    optional

    optional

  • Advanced control (e.g. PID)

    optional

    optional

    optional

  • Color display

  • Customizable data logs

  • MicroSD card download

  • Remote (Internet) access

    optional

    optional

  • PROFIBUS, Modbus

    optional

    optional

*Sensors, I/O, and relays are all optional and must be specified at time of ordering.

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