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News Release from: Analytical Technology | Subject: C10/77
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 23 January 2007
Particle sensor checks filter
performance
Sensor provides continuous online monitoring of particle counts in raw water, filter influent and filter effluent.
Analytical Technology has introduced the innovative new C10/77 particle sensor, for the continuous online monitoring of particle counts in raw water, filter influent and filter effluent Based on a laser light blocking principle, this novel sensor can provide particle count data over size ranges from two to 200um, with three 4-20mA analogue outputs and an RS232/485 digital output supplied as standard
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Each C10/77 particle sensor from Analytical Technology contains an integral LED display used to indicate either raw count data or differential counts.
The user may select a display of the total particles about a certain size, or differential counts.
The display is operated from sealed membrane switches on the front unit.
Particle alarm indication can also be programmed at the counter so that high particle counts are indicated locally.
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A unique feature of the C10/77 particle sensor is an easily removable measuring cell.
Since deposits on optical surfaces can degrade particle sensors over time, the cell can be easily removed for cleaning.
Because all cells are interchangeable a spare cell can be inserted in seconds so that monitoring can continue while cell cleaning is occurring.
Analytical Technology's innovative C10/77 particle sensor will be available at the Irish Water Waste and Environment (IWWE) show 2007 on stand B68. Request a free brochure from Analytical Technology ...
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