Turbi-Techw² LR Sensors

Self Cleaning Sensor for Turbidity Monitoring

The TurbiTechw² LR Sensor has been specifically designed to monitor final treated, portable and filter water. The sensor is extremely sensitive and is capable of discriminating changes in Turbidity of less than 0.1 FTU. The 90º light scatter monitoring technique makes the sensor sensitive to a wide range of particle sizes, from colloidal material through to larger particles and raw waters and the large mineral particles sometimes found in distribution samples.

The TurbiTechw² LR Sensor complies with the internationally recognised ISO7027 standard for Turbidity measurement. The unique sensor design captures stray light which ensures an ultra stable zero point, this is combined with an automatic self-cleaning mechanism that prevent the build up of fouling within the sample chamber. The measurement system includes a self monitoring loop that compensates for changes in optical performance.

The sensor requires very little maintenance, with no special tools or training required. Calibration can be carried out against either a wet Turbidity standard or using the dry calibration reference cell that is supplied with every sensor. The reference cell provide an extremely easy, repeatable method of checking the performance of the sensor without the cost and inherent errors associated with chemical standards.

Applications

  • Final Water
  • Filter Backwash Control
  • Intake Protection

Features

  • Automatic Self Cleaning
  • Low Cost of Ownership
  • Large Sample Volume

Technical Specification

Physical

Dimensions440 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm (HxWxD)
Weight4.5 kg
Enclosure RatingIP68
Material of ConstructionBlack Acetal Co-Polymer, Polypropylene
Seal MaterialNitrile
Cable EntriesIntegral Cable Gland
Cable Type4 core, 2 Twisted Pair, 5mm O/D Polyurethane Coated
Cable Length10 metres standard, 100 metres maximum
Process ConnectionsInlet and Bypass: 1/2" BSP with 12 mm hosetail
Outlet: 1/4" BSP with 8 mm hosetail
Service RequirementAutomatic Self Cleaning
Wiper and Dessicant Replacement yearly (application dependent)

Environmental Data

Operating Temperature 0 - 50ºC
Storage Temperature -20 to 60ºC
Location Indoor

Interface to Monitor

Sensor OutputModTechw², RS485
Power12 VDC from Monitor

Measurement Principal

Principal of Operation90º Light Scatter

Measurement Characteristics

AccuracyBetter than +/- 2% Reading on real sample
ResolutionDependent on range setting, typcially +/- 2%
RepeatabilityBetter than +/- 1% Reading on real sample
Response Time90% of step change in 2 minutes at 1 l/min
Flowrate0.5 to 5 l/minute
Low Range0-5 to 0-30 NTU
High Range0-50 to 0-500 NTU
It has been assumed that 1 FTU = 1 NTU for the purposes of this statement
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