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AMI Powercon
Product Description
M
easuring
principle
When a voltage is set between two electrodes in an electrolyte so-
lution, the result is an electric field which exerts force on the
charged ions: the positively charged cations move towards the neg-
ative electrode (cathode) and the negatively charged anions to-
wards the positive electrode (anode). The ions, by way of capture
or release of electrons at the electrodes, are discharged and so a
current
I
flows through this cycle and the Ohms law
V = I×R
ap-
plies. From the total resistance
R
of the current loop, only the resis-
tance of the electrolyte solution, respectively its conductivity
1
/
R
, is
of interest.
The cell constant of the sensor is determined by the manufacturer
and is printed on the sensor label. If the cell constant has been pro-
grammed in the transmitter, the instrument measures correctly. No
calibration is must be done, the sensor is factory calibrated. Mea-
suring unit is
S/cm or
S/m.
Specific
Conductivity:
Conductivity from all ions in the sample, mainly the alkalization
agent. The contribution of impurities is masked by the alkalization
agent.
Cation Con-
ductivity (Acid
Conductivity):
Only with AMI Powercon acid.
The alkalization agent is removed in the cation column. All cationic
ions are exchanged with H+, all anionic impurities (ions with nega-
tive charge) pass through the column unchanged.
Temperature
compensation
The mobility of ions in water increase with higher temperature
which enlarges the conductivity. Therefore, the temperature is mea-
sured simultaneous by an integrated Pt1000 temperature sensor
and the conductivity is compensated to 25 °C. Several temperature
compensation curves, designed for different water compositions,
can be chosen.
After cation exchanger (cation conductivity), the temperature com-
pensation curve strong acids has to be set.
For more information see:
Influence of Temperature on Electrical
Conductivity, PPChem (2012)
Standard
Temperature
The displayed conductivity value is compensated to 25°C standard
temperature