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Alfa Laval’s conductivity sensors that are highly accurate, all-stainless steel devices that measure the ability of process liquids to carry electrical currents.

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Alfa Laval Conductivity Sensor

Ideal for use in the brewery, food and beverage, and biopharm industries, Conductivity sensors provide accurate and reliable measurement of a process liquid’s ability to carry electrical currents.

Related Industries:
Food and beverage, Biotech and Pharmaceuticals

All stainless steel, hygienic design

Alfa Laval conductivity sensor are highly accurate, all-stainless steel devices that measure the ability of process liquids to carry electrical currents.

All wetted parts are made of AISI 316L stainless steel and PEEK, and designed to withstand process temperatures between -20 and +130°C. Because the conductivity sensor can withstand high temperatures, it is well suited for use in Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-in-Place (SIP) processes. These compact 3A-certified sensors may be installed in pipe sizes DN40 and larger.

High accuracy, fast response

Thanks to optimized flow geometry and fast response time, Alfa Laval conductivity sensors are particularly suitable for applications that require the separation of media and/or the measurement of cleaning agents in Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) equipment. Measurements are highly accurate even at very low conductivity and flow rates.

Remote controllable, easy to use

The conductivity sensors come with four standard pre-configured measuring ranges, which can be easily adjusted from a remote location. Precise control of temperature compensation is also possible from a remote location, which makes the Alfa Laval conductivity sensor ideal for a wide range of conductivity measurements.

An integrated display indicates values for mS/cm and °C, which instantly provides users with monitoring and control data required for safe operation, especially for manually operated cleaning systems.

Operating principle

Inductive conductivity measurement is based on the principle of a transformer. An AC voltage generator controls the primary side of the transformer. The liquid flows through the channel bore (3) in the measuring head and forms a conductor loop, which links the primary side of the transformer (1) and the secondary side of the transformer (2).

The output current is proportional with the conductivity of the media. Signal conditioning, amplification and conversion provide a 4-20 mA signal output from the galvanically isolated D/A converter. The fast-response temperature sensor in the tip (4) compensates for the temperature of the liquid, thus providing highly accurate and reliable readings.

The Alfa Laval conductivity sensor output analogue signals for both conductivity measurement and temperature measurement.

Application
The Alfa Laval conductivity sensor is designed to fulfill the demands of conductivity sensors in Sanitary production. The main features are:

  • Wetted parts in AISI316L, stainless steel or PEEK
  • Compact, food compatible, hygienic design
  • Process temperature -20 to 140°C
  • 4 configurable measuring ranges
  • Adjustable, active temperature compensation
  • Insensitive to polarization, adhesion and solids
  • LCD display for conductivity and temperature
  • 4-20 mA output for conductivity and temperature

Certificates

3.1 (Option) (FDA conformity declaration for Peek materials included)

Standard range

The Alfa Laval conductivity sensor is a sensor for inductive measurement of conductivity. The compact design in all stainless steel enables installation in pipes from DN40 and upwards. Precise, configurable temperature compensation and remote setting of the four pre-configured measuring ranges make the Alfa Laval conductivity sensor ideal for a wide range of conductivity measurements. The integrated display for mS/cm and °C offers the user instant local supervision, which is an advantage e.g. in manually operated cleaning systems.

A high operating temperature limit is an advantage in SIP systems. The optimized flow geometry and the fast response time make the Alfa Laval conductivity sensor particularly suitable in applications for separation of medias and measurements of cleaning agents in CIP equipment. The accuracy is excellent even at very low conductivity and flow rates.

Working principle

Inductive conductivity measurement is based on the principle of a transformer. The primary side of the transformer is controlled by an AC voltage generator. The liquid flowing through the channel bore (3) in the measuring head and forms a conductor loop, which links between the primary side of the transformer (1) and the secondary side of the transformer (2).

The output current is proportional with the conductivity of the media. Signal conditioning, amplification and conversion provide a 4-20 mA signal output from the galvanically isolated D/A converter. The fast-response temperature sensor in the tip (4) compensates for the temperature in the liquid resulting in maximum accuracy and reliability

Electrical data

Both output signals are as standard galvanicaliy isolated from the power supply. Adjustment of measuring range and local readout of conductivity and temperature is done via jog wheel and LCD display I field housing. Range selection can also be done remotely

 

 

Instruction Manual – Conductivity Sensor – EN

PD Sheet – Conductivity sensor – EN (3789.03 kb)

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Conductivity transmitter

Ideal for use in the brewery, food and beverage, and biopharm industries. Alfa Laval Conductivity Transmitters provide accurate and reliable measurement of a process liquid’s ability to carry electrical currents.

Related Industries:

Food processing, Beverage processing, Biotechnology, Dairy processing, Pharmaceutical production

Touch screen, easy to use

The conductivity transmitter features an integrated graphical LCD display with 3 different backlight colours. Conductivity (µS/cm or mS/cm), concentration (%), temperature (°C) and also the customer-specific medium name are conveniently indicated for on-site control for safe operation, especially for manually operated cleaning systems. It is quickly configured on the spot without a computer using the touch screen. It can be programmed to four measuring ranges, which can be easily adjusted from the touch screen. Precise control of temperature compensation is also possible from the display, which makes the Alfa Laval conductivity sensor ideal for a wide range of conductivity measurements.

All stainless steel and PEEK, hygienic design

Alfa Laval Conductivity Transmitter are highly accurate and hygienically designed, measures the ability of process liquids to carry electrical currents.

All wetted parts are made of AISI 316L stainless steel and PEEK, and designed to withstand process temperatures between -20 and +150°C. Because the conductivity sensor can withstand high temperatures, it is well suited for use in Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-in-Place (SIP) processes. These compact 3A-certified sensors may be installed in pipe sizes DN40 and larger.

High accuracy, fast response

Thanks to optimized flow geometry and fast response time, Alfa Laval Conductivity Transmitter are particularly suitable for applications that require the separation of media and/or the measurement of cleaning agents in Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) equipment. Measurements are highly accurate even at very low conductivity and flow rates.

Remote controllable, easy to use

The conductivity transmitter come with four standard pre-configured measuring ranges, which can be easily adjusted from a remote location. Precise control of temperature compensation is also possible from a remote location, which makes the Alfa Laval Conductivity Transmitter ideal for a wide range of conductivity measurements.

An integrated display indicates values for mS/cm and °C, which instantly provides users with monitoring and control data required for safe operation, especially for manually operated cleaning systems.

 

Operating principle

Inductive conductivity measurement is based on the principle of a transformer. An AC voltage generator controls the primary side of the transformer. The liquid flows through the channel bore in the measuring head and forms a conductor loop, which links the primary side of the transformer and the secondary side of the transformer. The measuring cell is a homogeneous sealed body all in PEEK. Through the body is a hole, through which the media is flowing. Built-in around the hole are two coils; a primary coil supplied with an AC voltage and a secondary coil, which picks up a small signal through the media inducted voltage. The size of this voltage is dependent on the conductivity of the media. This signal is handled and amplified in the electronics to a linear analogue 4…20 mA output signal.

Also built into the body is a Pt100 sensor placed in the tip of the sensor. This is measuring the media temperature to enable temperature compensation of the conductivity signal, which is very temperature dependent. The Pt100 sensor signal also features as a seperate analogue 4…20 mA output signal.

The coils and sensor are encapsulated in the PEEK sensor body, which have a surface with surface roughness (Ra) <0,8 µm. It is therefore well suited for use in hygienic processes or directly in concentrated acids or alkalis.

Application

The Alfa Laval conductivity transmitter is designed to fulfill the demands of conductivity transmitters in hygienic production. The main features are:

  • Wetted parts in PEEK
  • Compact, food compatible, hygienic design
  • Process temperature -20 to 140°C
  • 4 configurable measuring ranges
  • Adjustable, active and very fast temperature compensation
  • Insensitive to polarization, adhesion and solids
  • Built-in graphical display and touch screen
  • Compatible with Alfa Laval In-line instrumentation system
  • 4-20 mA output for conductivity and temperature

Standard range

The Alfa Laval conductivity transmitter is a transmitter for inductive measurement of conductivity. Precise, configurable temperature compensation and remote setting of the four pre-configured measuring ranges make the Alfa Laval conductivity transmitter ideal for a wide range of conductivity measurements. The integrated graphical display and touch screen offers the user instant local supervision, which is an advantage e.g. in manually operated cleaning systems. A high operating temperature limit is an advantage in SIP systems. The optimized flow geometry and the fast response time make the Alfa Laval conductivity sensor particularly suitable in applications for separation of medias and measurements of cleaning agents in CIP equipment. The accuracy is excellent even at very low conductivity and flow rates.

Working principle

Inductive conductivity measurement is based on the principle of a transformer. The primary side of the transformer is controlled by an AC voltage generator. The liquid flowing through the channel bore in the measuring head and forms a conductor loop, which links between the primary side of the transformer and the secondary side of the transformer . The output current is proportional with the conductivity of the media. Signal conditioning, amplification and conversion provide a 4-20 mA signal output from the galvanically isolated D/A converter. The fast-response temperature sensor in the tip compensates for the temperature in the liquid resulting in maximum accuracy and reliability

Certificates

  • 3.1 (Option) (FDA conformity declaration for Peek materials included)
  • Calibration certificate (Option)
Alfa Laval Conductivity Transmitter – Product Leaflet – ESE01577.pdf2016-10-25 1594 kB
Instruction Manual – Conductivity Transmitter – ESE02887.pdf