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LRG 1x-6x - Installation & Operating Manual -
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Function
The equipment measures the electrical conductivity in electroconductive liquid media.
Measuring process - LRG 16-60/LRG 17-60
The LRG 16-60/LRG 17-60 conductivity electrodes work as per the conductometric two-electrode
measuring process. A measuring current is passed through the medium with a frequency adapted to the
measuring range. This causes a potential gradient between the electrode and measuring tube, which is
evaluated as measuring voltage.
Measuring process - LRG 16-61
The LRG 16-61 conductivity electrode works as per the conductometric four-electrode measuring pro-
cess. It consists of two current and two voltage electrodes. From the current electrodes, a measuring
current with a set frequency is introduced into the medium. This causes a potential gradient between
these electrodes. This potential gradient is picked up in the media by the voltage electrodes and is evalu-
ated as measuring voltage.
Temperature compensation of the measured values based on a reference temperature (25 °C)
The electrical conductivity is a function of the temperature. In order to base the measured values on a
reference temperature, an integrated resistance thermometer therefore measures the medium’s
temperature. The electrical conductivity is calculated from the measuring current and the measuring
voltage and is based on the reference temperature of 25°C through temperature compensation.
Compensation process
The measured value of the conductivity is corrected linearly depending on a set temperature
coefficient. The coefficient (standard is 2.1%/°C) is usually used for steam generating units with
constant pressure. The conductivity is determined for an ambient temperature (25 °C).
The gradients are then verified at operating pressure with a calibrated conductivity measuring device.
Application
LRG 1x-6x conductivity electrodes are used in combination with the URS 60/URS 61 safety control unit
as a conductivity limiter and in combination with an LRR 1-60 control unit as a continuous blowdown
regulator in steam boiler systems and hot-water plants.
Automatic self-test
An automatic self-test cyclically monitors the safety and function of the conductivity electrode and
measured value recorder.
The data are transferred to the URS 60/URS 61 safety control unit in the form of a Black Channel data
telegram using the CANopen protocol on the basis of a CAN bus as per ISO 11898.