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Thermo Scientific AquaSensors

 AnalogPlus

 Contacting Conductivity Sensor User Guide

   

 

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Preface  

 

This instruction manual serves to explain the use of the Thermo Scientific AquaSensors 
AnalogPlus 1.0 inch Contacting Conductivity sensor and is written to cover as many applications 
as possible.  Please do not hesitate to contact Thermo Fisher Scientific or an authorized 
representative with questions or concerns.  

 

The information presented in this instruction manual is subject to change without notice as 
improvements are made, and does not represent any commitment whatsoever on the part of 
Thermo Fisher Scientific.  

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction of the sensor 
due to improper use.  

 

 

 

 

Contact Information 

 

To contact Thermo Scientific AquaSensors Technical Support:  

Within the United States call 1.800.225.1480 or fax 978-232-6015. 

Outside the United States call 978.232.6000 or fax 978.232.6031.  

In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, contact your local authorized dealer. 

Visit us on the web at 

www.thermo.com/processwater

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AquaSensors AnalogPlus 1.0

Page 1: ...ed in this instruction manual is subject to change without notice as improvements are made and does not represent any commitment whatsoever on the part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction of the sensor due to improper use Contact Information To contact Thermo Scientific AquaSensors Technical Support Within the United State...

Page 2: ...rated only in the manner specified Only a skilled trained or authorized person should carry out installation setup and operation of the sensor system Before using the sensor make sure that the sensor cable is connected as specified Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the sensor or controller Protection against electric shock will be achieved only by observance of the corresponding i...

Page 3: ...E 9 3 2 1 PIPE TEE MOUNTING 10 3 2 2 UNION MOUNTING 12 3 2 3 IMMERSION MOUNTING 14 3 2 4 SANITARY MOUNTING 16 4 CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR MAINTENANCE 18 4 1 CLEANING THE CONTACTING CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR HEAD 18 4 2 CONTACTING CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING 19 5 CONTACTING CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 21 5 1 REPLACEMENTS 21 5 2 THERMO SCIENTIFIC AQUASENSORS CONDUCTIVITY STANDARDS 21...

Page 4: ...lity for damage that may arise if information in this manual is not followed Therefore the operating instructions and specifications must be read and understood by all persons involved in installation and operation of this equipment This manual identifies safety instructions and additional information by means of the following symbols This symbol draws attention to safety instructions and warnings...

Page 5: ...r mounting hardware analyzer electronics and cabling Observing the prescribed environmental and operational conditions Observing chemical compatibility with all wetted materials 1 3 Safety Instructions The AnalogPlus 1 0 inch Contacting Conductivity sensor should be installed and operated only by personnel familiar with the sensor and qualified for such work A defective sensor should be returned t...

Page 6: ...ation The wires in the sensor cable are color coded to allow for quick and easy installation into the Model C99 controller The wires in the sensor cable are color coded to match the terminal strip connection within the Model C99 Controller Figure 2 2 Conductivity sensor hook up The sensor body has 1 inch NPT threads for the following mounting options Standard 1 inch NPT pipe tee insertion Thermo S...

Page 7: ...te 10 ft sec 3 m sec Measuring Range 0 to 5000 μS cm Resolution 4 5 significant digits Standard Sensor Cable Length 10 ft 3 m Cable Wire Colors White Wire 5V Black Wire Ground Red Wire Active Electrode Green Wire Reference Electrode Yellow Wire Temperature RTD Drain Shield Earth Maximum Transmission Distance 3 000 ft 914 m The sensor will arrive with a protective cap Remove when in process or cali...

Page 8: ... the sensor cable and the interconnect cable through a watertight cord grip into the junction box that has a terminal strip designed to make the proper connections 2 Connect both the sensor cable wires and the interconnect wires to the terminal strip 3 Insert the interconnect cable through a watertight cord grip into the Model C99 Controller Conduit holes are found on the bottom of the C99 control...

Page 9: ...d use it whenever the sensor is removed from service DO NOT USE PIPE SEALANT Pipe sealants may not provide adequate sealing or may react with different plastic materials Use thread tape If the sensor does not calibrate refer to Section 4 to review maintenance refurbishment and troubleshooting options DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Maximum torque 65 lbs inch 7 N m The sensor should be positioned with the elec...

Page 10: ...pe tees vary widely in construction dimensions CPVC pipe tees are most generally available with schedule 80 walls Stainless steel tees have thinner walls that change the final position of the sensor Common mounting arrangements are shown Dimensions IN mm Dimensions IN mm Figure 3 4 Schedule 40 PVC Tee Figure 3 5 Schedule 80 PVC Tee ...

Page 11: ...9 manual 2 Calibrate a Power the C99 controller b Remove the protective cap from the sensor head Connect and calibrate the Conductivity sensor as explained in the C99 manual Subsequent calibrations should be scheduled based on process demands c If measurement response time is slow or if the sensor will not calibrate refer to Section 4 for maintenance refurbishment and troubleshooting suggestions 3...

Page 12: ...akes it easy to remove and insert the sensor for applications where calibration and or cleaning is frequent Dimensions IN mm Figure 3 8 Union Mounting Union Mount Advantages 9 Optimal positioning of sensing surface 9 Trouble free installation 9 Quick disconnect 9 No cable twisting during installation or removal 9 Easy maintenance ...

Page 13: ...alibrate a Power the C99 controller b Remove the protective cap from the sensor head Connect and calibrate the Conductivity sensor as explained in the C99 manual Subsequent calibrations should be scheduled based on process demands c If measurement response time is slow or if the sensor will not calibrate refer to Section 4 for maintenance refurbishment and troubleshooting suggestions 3 Mount a Ass...

Page 14: ...ivity Sensor User Guide 14 3 2 3 Immersion Mounting For immersion mounting applications the sensor is connected to a 1 inch to 1 5 inch reducing coupling A 1 5 inch extension pipe is added to protect the cable from damage Figure 3 9 Immersion mounting assembly ...

Page 15: ...e a Power the C99 controller b Remove the protective cap from the sensor head Connect and calibrate the Conductivity sensor as explained in the C99 manual Subsequent calibrations should be scheduled based on process demands c If measurement response time is slow or if the sensor will not calibrate refer to Section 4 for maintenance refurbishment and troubleshooting suggestions 3 Mount a Secure the...

Page 16: ...onductivity Sensor User Guide 16 Figure 3 10 Sanitary mounting assembly 3 2 4 Sanitary Mounting For sanitary mounting applications the sensor is connected to an adapter with a retaining collar and clamped into a short branch sanitary tee Dimensions IN mm ...

Page 17: ...ed on process demands d If measurement response time is slow or if the sensor will not calibrate refer to Section 4 for maintenance refurbishment and troubleshooting suggestions 3 Mount a Insert the sensor into the adapter making sure the front o ring on the sensor is seated b Thread the retaining collar into the adapter and tighten with a wrench until the face of the sensor head is flush with the...

Page 18: ...inse the electrode end with clean warm water 4 1 2 5 If deposits are still present on the electrode repeat steps 2 and 3 In the case of lime or other mineral deposits a weak solution about 0 1 M of hydrochloric acid may be used In some cases a dilute solution about 10 1 of water and chlorine bleach or a solution of water and EDTA may also work Stubborn oil or grease deposits may require cleaning w...

Page 19: ...are working correctly by verifying operation with another sensor If the sensor passes the general inspection there are four basic tests that can verify the Temperature Measurement the Conductivity Short Test the Conductivity Span Test and the Sensor Power Test If the sensor passes these tests it should be ready for service Temperature Span Disconnect the BLACK and YELLOW sensor wires from the anal...

Page 20: ...ty 1k μS 100 μS 10 μS 1 μS Nominal Resistance 100 Ω 1k Ω 10k Ω 100k Ω Cell Constant 1 0 Process Conductivity 10k μS 1k μS 100 μS 10 μS 1 μS Nominal Resistance 100 Ω 1k Ω 10k Ω 100k Ω 1M Ω 3 Connect the leads from the resistor or properly adjusted decade box to the electrodes If the reading is not correct continue to the power test Sensor Power Test If the sensor does not respond with any reasonabl...

Page 21: ...ENSOR SPARE PARTS and ACCESSORIES 5 1 Replacements Description Part Number Protective Cap SBC01 5 2 Thermo Scientific AquaSensors Conductivity Standards Description Part Number 1000 μS cm Conductivity Std 500 ml CONSOL1000 2000 μS cm Conductivity Std 500 ml CONSOL2000 5000 μS cm Conductivity Std 500 ml CONSOL5000 ...

Page 22: ...taining collar S1028 Schedule 80 CPVC tee S1025 Threaded Union Flange S1027 1 5 Close Nipple S1026 Immersion Mounting Assembly Description Part Number Junction box M1114 1 PVC pipe M1115 1 PVC NPT coupling S1032 Sanitary Mounting Assembly Description Part Number 2 Sanitary Tee S1034 Viton O ring for Face Seal S1037 2 Sanitary Gasket S1035 2 Sanitary Clamp S1036 Sanitary Mounting Adapter for 1 Sens...

Page 23: ...t or improper application or installation 2 Damage caused by any repair or attempted repair not authorized by Thermo Fisher Scientific 3 Any product not used in accordance with the instructions furnished by Thermo Fisher Scientific 4 Damage caused by acts of God natural disaster acts of war declared or undeclared acts of terrorism work actions or acts of any governmental jurisdiction 5 Freight cha...

Page 24: ...rms are not valid unless accepted in writing Sales taxes shall be included on the invoice unless a valid tax exemption certificate is supplied Return Material Authorization Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number Items returned without an RMA number will be rejected All returned merchandise must be in unused resalable condition and must not ...

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