Automatic water analysis system
GENO-softwatch Komfort
Order no. 145 172 955-inter Edited by: phar-mrie G:\BA-172955-INTER_145_GENO-SOFTWATCH KOMFORT
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3 | Available indicators for GENO-softwatch Komfort
The different measuring parameters and limit values are determined
by the choice of indicators. The following table (Table B-1) will give
you an overview on the various possibilities.
Pressure reducer at operating pressure > 5 bar – to protect the
measuring equipment from damage. Pressure reducer with suitable
connections for installation in the sampling water supply line
(order no. 172 850).
Table B-1: Limit value indicator (shelf life 2 years!)
Limit value/unit
Indicator
SWK – 0.1
Indicator
SWK – 0.3
Indicator
SWK – 0.5
Indicator
SWK – 10
°dH 0.1 0.3 0.5 10
°f 0.178
0.534
0.89 17.8
ppm CaCO
3
1.78
5.35
8.9
178
mol/l 0.0178 0.053 0.089 1.783
Order no.
172 201
172 202
172 203
172 204
1x 500 ml
3.1 Application limits
The proper functioning of the GENO-softwatch Komfort may only be
ensured if genuine indicators are used!
If the system is used to monitor the residual resp. total hardness,
high amounts of heavy metal ions in the softened water may affect
the colour reaction.
pH
4 – 10.5
Iron
< 3 mg/l
Copper
< 0.2 mg/l
Aluminium
< 0.1 mg/l
Manganese
< 0.2 mg/l
Acid capacity K
S4,3
< 5 mmol/l
In case of a concentration of more than approx. 100 mg/l CO
2
(carbon
dioxide) in the water, the free carbon dioxide should be removed.
Caution!
Chlorine in the measuring water leads to reactions with the
indicator – which results in incorrect measurements.
