Turbidity for Water Analysis

Even the smallest roadblocks can complicate the path to effectiveness and compliance in water quality and wastewater treatment applications. Expect a clear difference from our Thermo Scientific Orion, AquaSensors turbidity measuring tools so that you can move forward with confidence.

Online Turbidity Categories

Wide- and low-range options with fine-tuned technologies connect to a programmable logic controller (PLC) for hassle-free operation.

Thermo Scientific AquaSensors provide real-time, accurate turbidity measurements through our plug-and-play, fully configurable DataStick online sensors. When paired the AquaSensors AV38 DataStick Analyzer, enjoy cutting-edge control that is suited for your application and facility while saving time and money.

 

Aqua Sensors;
Data Stick Total Suspended Solids Sensor
Aqua Sensors;
Data Stick, Analog AquaClear Turbidity Sensor
Aqua Sensor; Data Stick Wide-Range Turbidity Sensor
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Key FeaturesTotal suspended solids measurement with fouling correction optics and digital communications capabilityLow range turbidity sensor, pre-calibrated plug-in optical sensor head, meets or exceeds USEPA method 180.1Wide range turbidity sensor for challenging applications, fouling resistant construction conforming to ISO 7027
Measurement SpecificationsAccuracy

±2 % of reading or ±0.015 NTU whichever is greater. ±5 % of reading above 40 NTU1% of the reading
Measuring range(s)0-20,000mg/L0.0 to 100NTU0.0 to 4000NTU
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Sensor Specific Details• Polycarbonate sensor head
• Quartz window
• Viton -O- ring
• 1"NPT Integral temperature sensor
• Fouling correction optics
• Modbus RTU/ Ethernet/ USB built-in communications
• Hazardous classification: Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D.T5 Max ambient 50 ºC
• Corrosion-resistant ABS sample chamber
• Polycarbonate sensor head
• Quartz window
• Integral temperature sensor
• ModbusRTU/ Ethernet / USB Built-in communications
• Polycarbonate sensor head
• Quartz window
• Viton -O- ring
• 1" NPT
•  Integral temperature sensor
•  Hazardous classification: Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D.T5 Max ambient 50 ºC
Application• Municipal/industrial wastewater
• Primary and secondary clarifiers
• Return activated sludge
• Waste activated sludge
• Mixed liquor
• Aeration basins
• Final effluent
• Dairy industry
• Mining industry
• Chemical Process
• Filter monitoring membrane filtration
• Distribution monitoring
• Wastewater effluent (clarified)
• Packaged water systems
• Food & beverage processing
• Pharmaceutical process water
• Drinking water
• Raw water monitoring
• Back wash monitoring
• Wastewater effluent
• Process clarity monitoring
Associated Controller / Transmitter• Can be connected directly to DCS/PLC
• Aquapro
• AV38
• Can be connected directly to DCS/PLC
• Aquapro
• AV38
• AV88
• Can be connected directly to DCS/PLC
• Aquapro
• AV38
Mounting Accessories & Options• 1", 1-1/2" Tee
• Union & ball valve SS 316 & CPVC fittings
• Immersion mounting with hand rail swivel mounting and PVC junction box
• Ball float assembly, Wash head assembly
• Corrosion-resistant ABS sample chamber (mandatory- part of the measuring system)• 1", 1-1/2", Tee
•  Union & ball valve SS 316 & CPVC fittings
• Immersion mounting with hand rail swivel mounting and PVC junction box
• Ball float assembly
• Wash head assembly
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AV38 AV88AquaProOrion 2100 SeriesAlpha 2000 Series*
Input sensor typeDigital (Data stick version)                  Analog via the personality moduleDigital (Data stick version) / AnalogAnalog version onlyAnalog version only
ChannelsTwo sensors for MODBUSOne sensorUpto 4 SensorsUpto 2 SensorsOne sensor
Supported sensors• pH
• ORP
• Conductivity
• Dissolved oxygen
• Dissolved ozone
• Turbidity
• Suspended solids
• With automatic temperature compensation (ATC) wherever applicable 
• pH
• ORP
• Conductivity (includes resistivity, concentration, salinity and TDS)
• Dissolved oxygen
• Dissolved ozone
• Turbidity
• Suspended solids
• With automatic temperature compensation (ATC) wherever applicable
• pH
• ORP
• Conductivity (includes resistivity, concentration, salinity and TDS)
• Sodium
• Flouride
• Chloride
• Calcium Hardness, Oxygen Scavenger, Ammonia
• With automatic temperature compensation (ATC) wherever applicable
• pH
• ORP
• Conductivity
• Dissolved Oxygen
• With automatic temperature compensation (ATC) wherever applicable.
Outputs• 4-20mA active - 2
• Relay ouputs - 2; 1.0 Amp, dry contacts
• 0/4-20mA active - up to 8
•  Relay ouputs - 3 (up to 6); 5.0 Amp, dry contacts
• Outputs can be used for basic PID
• Optional: MODBUS RTU
• MODBUS RS 232 DeviceNet
• Ethernet/IP
• CANopen
• 0/4-20mA active - 4
• Relay ouputs - 3; 5.0 Amp, dry contacts
• Optional: MODBUS RTU    
• 0/4-20mA active - 2 • Relay ouputs - 2; 3.0 Amp, dry contacts                    • Wash relay -1
• Hold relay -1
• Alarm relay -1
• Relays can be used for P/PI controller
Input Power supply• 10 to 30 VDC
• Optional or 100 to 240 VAC 
• 10 to 30 VDC
• Optional or 100 to 240 VAC 
• 24 VDC
• Optional or 100 to 240 VAC
• 100 to 120 VAC and  200 to 240 VAC• 80 to 250 VAC
User interface2 line by 16 character back lit LCD display  with keys for menu navigation2 line by 16 character back lit LCD display  keys for menu navigation• Display: 4.3 Inch color graphics with high contrast
• 7 Key menu navigation
• USB
• Multiple languages 
Large bright backlit LCD provides a 3 line parameter display• Backlit 14 segments display with symbols for status information, with keys for menu navigation
• On/Off selectable with four levels of brightness control
Enclosure type• NEMA 4X
• Wall mount
• Panel mount ¼ DIN
• Panel mount ½ DIN
• Wall mount; NEMA 4X
• Panel mount: ¼ NEMA 4X
• Panel mount ½ DIN NEMA 4X
• NEMA 4X
• Pipe mount• Panel mount
• Wall mount
• UV resistant poly carbonate
• NEMA 4X
• ½ DIN panel mount
• Pipe mount
• NEMA 4X
• ½ DIN panel mount • Pipe mount wall mount
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