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TURTLE

TOUGH

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Contents

Safety Precautions

 

  

3

Qualification and training of personnel 

 

 

4

Safe operation  

 

 

4

Installation, maintenance and inspection 

 

 

5

Impermissible modes of operation 

 

 

5

Unauthorised modification 

 

 

5

Chemicals 

 

 

5

Introduction 

 

 

6

Specifications 

 

 

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Body plastics 

 

 

7

Reference materials 

 

 

7

Dimensions  

 

 

8

Immersion ¾”x ¾” sensor 

 

 

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Immersion ¾”x 1” sensor   

 

 

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Twistlock 1” sensor  

 

 

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Inline ¾” sensor   

 

 

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Installaltion 

 

 

10

Site selection 

 

 

10

Unpacking 

 

 

10

Mounting  

 

 

10

Installation recommendations 

 

 

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Choosing the correct waterproofing option 

 

 

13

Inline use 

 

 

13

Immersion use  

 

 

13

Submersible use  

 

 

14

Wiring  

 

 

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Calibration 

 

 

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pH calibration  

 

 

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ORP calibration  

 

 

17

Troubleshooting 

 

 

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Raw mV display 

 

 

18

Common thermal related issues  

 

 

18

Common offset type issues  

 

 

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pH buffer accuracy and stability issues  

 

 

18

pH buffer during calibration  

 

 

19

Temperature effects on pH reading  

 

 

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Sensor Care and Maintenance

 

  

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Storage 

 

 

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Maintenance free  

 

 

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Cleaning 

  

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Cleaning of reference junction in presence of oils and fats  

 

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Cleaning of pH glass in presence of oils and fats  

 

 

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Removing silicate contamination  

 

 

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How often do I need to clean and calibrate? 

 

 

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General guideline  

 

 

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How do I determine the calibration frequency?  

 

 

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Conditioning for calibration  

 

 

23

Sensor selection for individual process lines  

 

 

23

Avoiding thermal shock  

 

 

23

Accesories and Spares

 

  

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Cleaning kit (optional)   

 

 

24

Interfacing hardware, plugs and lead connectors  

 

 

25

Installation hardware fittings  

 

 

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Warranty  

 

 

29

Product warranty 

 

  

29

Sensor warranty 

 

  

29

Shelf life warranty

  

 

 

29

Damage to internal electronics

  

 

 

29

Damage to cables and connectors

 

  

30

Return Goods 

 

 

31

Support 

 

 

32

Summary of Contents for CPVC

Page 1: ...1 MANUAL pH ORP SENSOR Installation Calibration Cleaning Care Maintenance TURTLE TOUGH turtletoughsensors com...

Page 2: ...es 18 Common offset type issues 18 pH buffer accuracy and stability issues 18 pH buffer during calibration 19 Temperature effects on pH reading 19 Sensor Care and Maintenance 20 Storage 20 Maintenance...

Page 3: ...eading Safety Precautions the special safety precautions outlined in other sections must also be observed Warnings used in this manual This manual contains vital information relating to the safety of...

Page 4: ...Shock Connect only to a suitable isolated hard wired electrical outlet It is recommended that the outlet is protected by an RCD Residual Current Detector or is in any event in compliance with all loca...

Page 5: ...ling them CAUTION When handling this equipment the accident prevention regulations applicable on site must be observed and the specified personal protective equipment worn PPE examples of protective c...

Page 6: ...ity while resisting aggressive gas intrusion is what makes our sensors outlast virtually all others in any process conditions Your Turtle Tough sensor is built with our unique and proprietary glass fo...

Page 7: ...able in 4 main body plastics which include CPVC Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride RYTON Poly Phenylene Sulfone RADEL Poly Phenyl Sulfone PEEK Poly Ether Ether Ketone Each body plastic serves a function b...

Page 8: ...0 2 00 25 40 1 00 38 10 1 50 88 90 3 50 Knurled Section Max 28 4 1 119 Diameter 3 4 NPT Pipe Thread 3 4 NPT Pipe Thread 19 05 75 Measurements U Un ni it ts s m mm m i in nc ch he es s Rev Date of issu...

Page 9: ...1 1 NPT Pipe Threads 118 62 4 67 Measurements U Un ni it ts s m mm m i in nc ch he es s Rev Date of issue Sheet Code 1 1 04 11 2022 Created by Patrick Voorhoeve Website turtletoughsensors com Product...

Page 10: ...your Turtle Tough representative immediately If the instrument needs to be returned for any reason please follow the return instructions given in this manual Please dispose of the packing in an envir...

Page 11: ...ollowing Where possible avoid using front end threaded connections When threading the sensor in out of the process continuously ie each time you clean and calibrate the cable is constantly exposed to...

Page 12: ...ey must be at least 15 above the horizontal axis Position Insensitive Sensors For ORP and Conductivity these are both positions insensitive meaning the sensor can be installed at any angle pH and Diss...

Page 13: ...of the sen sor The most common approach so to use sufficient TEFLON tape and an FNPT coupling to create this back sensor seal and then either a rigid or flexible conduit back to the transmitter where...

Page 14: ...perly running the cable in conduit back to the transmitter The use of Standard or Extreme Water proofing options is VERY STRONGLY recommended although not strictly required for submersible installatio...

Page 15: ...e Waterproofing TURTLE TOUGH SCALE SHEET SIZE FSCM NO DWG NO REV REVISIONS ZONE REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED A B C D A B C D 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 DRAWN BY DATE PRC 8 5 99 BLACK BAIRDLTD 1 OF 1 1 ASSEMBLY...

Page 16: ...rovide optimal life when connected to a TT MA Online Analyser The connection to the TT pHP is via BNC and banana plug connectors Wiring of non preamp preamp and external preamp sensors to the TT MA ar...

Page 17: ...then in a pH buffer above pH7 in Slope mode You must exit the Slope mode by using the Mode key after completing the acidic slope below pH7 calibration before entering the alkaline slope above pH7 cali...

Page 18: ...er all pH buffer calibrations have been completed Ph Buffer Accuracy and Stability Issues It is important to consider that some pH buffers degrade in quality much more quickly than others when left op...

Page 19: ...account for the change in the pH buffer values due to temperature and so this correction must be done manually Temperature Effects on pH Reading More generally note that temperature compensation for...

Page 20: ...y need to store your pH or ORP sensor if you don t need to use it right away or you are using it intermittently Please follow the storage steps below to ensure your sensor s longevity STEP 1 Always st...

Page 21: ...tool IMPORTANT Great care should be taken not to scratch the pH glass or orp element during cleaning of the reference junction Common approved cleaning solutions include 5 15 Hydrochloric Acid For Alk...

Page 22: ...sor While this question is virtually impossible to answer a Turtle Tough sensor will have up to 10 times the stability of mainstream sensors Most of our customers can extend calibration intervals by 2...

Page 23: ...ide if the reference junction has been depleted of the ions in the solid state conductive polymer typical for clean water applications Condition the sensor in saturated potassium chloride and or pH 4...

Page 24: ...irreparably damage the sensor 3 Once most of the fouling is removed pour some of the HCI solution into the beaker and soak the tip of the sensor in the HCI for 5 to 10 minutes Then rinse the tip thor...

Page 25: ...mount plugs that directly accept the male sensor plug There will be times when you want to extend cable runs or integrate sensors directly with your hardware Turtle Tough make a variety of hardware t...

Page 26: ...y issues cannot be supported if you are using your cables and you should always have at least one genuine Turtle Tough interface on hand for troubleshooting or testing Please contact Turtle Tough for...

Page 27: ...m L a Rod top section b Rod bottom section Comes with Tank holder assembly Female fittings Mounting plate Submersible Immersion B Rod bottom Junction Box not included C Tank holder assembly Sensor Ins...

Page 28: ...Please note that our quick connect plugs my never be cut or removed from the sensor This will immediately void warranty Only use Turtle Tough factory interface leads or panel mount connectors to inter...

Page 29: ...e faulty installations corrosion or the effects of chemical processes is excluded from this warranty coverage Our agents or representatives may provide you with a life expectancy guide based on simila...

Page 30: ...and plugs must NOT be cut removed or modified in any way Sensors contain sensitive internal electronics and our cables and connectors are designed to protect the integrity of these components Any mod...

Page 31: ...aterial plus the name and phone number of a contact person that can be reached for further information Clean Statement returned goods that have been in contact with process fluids must be decontaminat...

Page 32: ...support is limited to the information provided in our field implementation notes and guidelines The product is fully supported for installation requirements field implementation and programming proto...

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