Section 1 specifications – Hach-Lange TSS EX1 sc User Manual
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Section 1
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Measurement
Measurement method
Combined multiple-beam alternating light technique with IR diode system and beam
focusing
Turbidity (TRB)
2-channel 90° scattered light measurement in accordance
with DIN/EN 27027/ISO7027, wavelength = 860 nm
additional measurement value verification through
eight-channel multiple-angle measurement
Solid matter (TS)
Modified absorption measurement:
Eight-channel multiple-angle measurement,
wavelength = 860 nm
Air-bubble compensation
Software-based
Measurement value
compensation
Software-based (process-adaptable)
Measurement range
Turbidity (TRB)
0.001 to 9999 FNU
Solid matter (TS)
0.001 to 500 g/L
Measurement accuracy
Turbidity (TRB)
Up to 1000 FNU/NTU: < 5 % of measurement
value ± 0.01 FNU/NTU
Reproducibility
Turbidity (TRB)
< 3 %
Solid matter (TS)
< 4 %
Response time
1 s < T90 < 300 s (adjustable)
Calibration
Turbidity (TRB)
Calibrated before shipping
Solid matter (TS)
To be calibrated on site by the customer
Zero point
Calibrated permanently before shipping
Environmental conditions
Pressure range
< 10 bar or < 100 m (< 145 PSI)
Flow rate
Maximum 3 m/s (air bubbles created affect measurement)
Ambient temperature
–10 to 50 °C (14 to 122 °F)
Distance:
Sensor — Wall/Floor
Solid matter (TS) > 10 cm, turbidity (TRB) > 50 cm
Instrument properties
Dimensions
Basin sensor:
Ш Ч L
48.5 mm × 385 mm (1.91 in × 15.16 in)
Installation sensor (TriClamp): Ш Ч L
48.5 mm × 448 mm (1.91 in × 17.64 in)
Materials
Parts in contact with
medium
Head:
stainless steel DIN 1.4460
Sleeve:
stainless steel DIN 1.4404
Shank: stainless
steel DIN 1.4571
Sapphire glass
Gaskets:
FPM
Sensor connection cable
(permanently connected),
Semoflex (PUR):
1 AWG 22/12 V DC twisted cable pair,
1 AWG 22/data twisted cable pair,
shared cable screen
Cable hardware
stainless steel 1.4305
Weight
Basin sensor, installation sensor (TriClamp): approximately 2.7 kg
Cable length
10 m (32.81 ft)