TurbiTechw2 LA

The TurbiTechw² LA Sensor has been designed for use in aeration systems monitoring suspended solids also known as mixed liquor suspended solids or activated sludge where solids are typically in the range of 1,500 to 3,500 mg/l. The sensor can also measure Returned Activated Sludge (RAS), Surplus Activated Sludge (SAS) and suspended solids or turbidity.

The large optical surface and sample volume combine to ensure that the sensor is providing information that is reliable and representative of the solids present in the process. Deposits of fats and grease on the sensing area do not prevent the sensor from measuring unlike sensors with small optical surfaces. In addition, the sensor incorporates a self cleaning mechanism that ensures the optical surfaces are kept clean at all times, the cleaning system is designed to avoid problems with ragging and does not smear the optical system.

Physical 

Dimensions  470 x Ø80 mm
Weight 2.2 kg (inc 10 metres of cable)
Protection Class IP68
Enclosure Material Black Acetal Co-polymer
Cable Entries Integral Cable Gland
Wetted Parts Black Acetal, 316 Stainless Steel, Glass, Polyurethane, Nitrile
Cable Type 4 core, 2 Twisted Pair, 9 mm O/D Polyurethane Coated
Cable Length 10 metres standard, 100 metres maximum
Service Requirement Automatic Self Cleaning
Seal Service every 3500 cleans (application dependent)

 

Environmental Data 

Operating Temperature 0 to 50ºC

 

Interface to Monitor 

Power Supply 12 VDC from Monitor
Sensor Output ModTechw², RS485
Range 0 - 20,000 mg/l
Accuracy ±5% of reading or 100 mg/l whichever is greater
Limit of Detection 100 mg/l
Minimum Operating Range 0 - 2,000 mg/l
Measurement Principle Light Attenuation
Wavelength 860 nm Infrared
Pressure Rating (Depth) 1Bar or 14.5 psi
Flow Rate Not affected by flowrate, avoid deadspots and extreme turbulence
Units User Selectable mg/l, g/l, ppm, %SS, NTU