General SENCOM FU20F

Digital pH/ORP-sensor
Specifications

Yokogawa’s SENCOM (SENsor COMmunication) technology

allows sensors to transmit and receive data when connected to
Yokogawa’s FLXA21 two-wire transmitter or to any PC with the
SENCOM SPS24 software installed.
Sensor specific characteristics such as calibration data and
other parameters are stored directly in the sensor, making
configuration and setup simple and straightforward.

SENCOM advantages:
• Reduce maintenance time
• Perform off-line calibration reducing process impact.
• Enable easier asset management
• Improve statistical process control
• Easier monitoring of extreme usage conditions.
• Allow long distance data transfer.

The SENCOM platform consists of the Flexa 21 transmitter with

a SENCOM module, the SPS 24 software and the so called
SENCOM sensors. This GS document is focusses on the available
sensors. For the transmitter and software refer to the separate GS.

FU20F The sensor communicates through bi-directional digital

The new Yokogawa FU20F smart pH/ORP sensor is the first in communication (RS 485) with limited MODBUS support to a
the company’s SENCOM family combining Yokogawa’s proven Flexa transmitter. This feature makes the sensor true plug and
pH sensor expertise with built-in intelligence and direct digital play, decreasing the process impact due to maintenance.
communication.
For mounting the sensor is equipped with a ¾” NPT thread. In
FU20F pH/ORP sensor, nicknamed “SENCOM” because of the modelcode there are optional quick removal adapters that
the digital communication possibility with this sensor, shows allow the user to easily remove and install sensors. For detailed
how Yokogawa applies the motto “Simply the Best” to sensor description of the possibilities please refer to the instruction
technology. manual of the FU20F.

Setup of the sensor is very easy because all sensor specific Features
characteristics, such as calibration data, are stored in the sensor. • Solid Platinum ORP/LE electrode for accurate simultaneous pH
After calibration in the laboratory the calibration data stored in the and ORP measurements
SENCOM chip allows plug and play operation in the plant. • Integral Pt1000 element for enhanced pH accuracy
• Extended life time by saturated Ag/AgCl reference system with
The wide body sensor (26 mm diameter) holds four separate double junction combined with ion-trap, and porous PTFE
measuring elements in one unbreakable and chemical resistant reference diaphragm
PPS 40GF (Ryton™) wide body. • Easy setup by sensor specific characteristics stored in the
sensor itself
The long life and anti-fouling reference system diaphragm • Simple maintenance by comprehensive design
prolongs the lifetime of the sensor. This makes the sensor an • Available in two versions, a robust dome shape model for appli-
excellent choice in chemically unfavorable environments. cations with a limited amount of solids, and a flat surface model
for applications in which solids are a considerable component
• ATEX, CSA and FM

Model Suffix Code Option code Description

FU20F SENCOM pH Wide Body sensor
Model -NPT Dome Shape Model
-FSM Flat Surface Model
Options /HCNF Complete Hastelloy cleaning system
/FPS Adapter F*40 from Noryl
/NSS 1” NPT, SS316
/NTI 1” NPT, Titanium
/BSS 1” BSP, SS316
/BTI 1” BSP, Titanium

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FU20F Power supply (Supply+ versus Supply Gnd)
Operating range : +2.7 to +3.6 VDC
Measuring : pH glass electrode Power consumption : ≤ 20 mW
elements : Silver Chloride reference 1 2
Solid Platinum electrode Pin # Signal description
Pt1000 temperature sensor 1 Data -
2 Data +
Wetted parts 3 Supply +
Sensor body : PPS 40GF (RytonTM with glass filing) 4 Shield 5 3
Measuring sensor : G-glass 5 Supply Gnd
Reference junction : Porous PTFE
Earth pin : Solid Platinum 4
Figure 1: Sensor connector (front view)
O-ring : Viton with gold plated pins
Functional specifications (at 25°C) Regulatory standards
Measuring system
CE : Decision 768/2008/EC
Isothermal point : pH 7
- ATEX : Directive 94/9/EC, as amended by
Reference system : Ag/AgCl with saturated KCl
Glass impedance Regulation (EC) no. 1882/2003
- Dome shape : 200 MΩ nominal - Certificate no. : DEKRA 11ATEX0064 X
- Flat surface : 700 MΩ nominal II 1 G Ex ia IIC T3...T6 Ga
Liquid outlet : Non-flow double junction - Electrical data : For sensor input circuits (by connector)
Junction resistance : 1 to 15 kΩ connected to a certified intrinsically safe
Temperature element : Pt1000 to IEC 751 circuit with the following maximum values
Asymmetry potential (zero) : 8 ± 15 mV : Ui = 6.1 V; Ii = 230 mA; Pi = 1.2 W; Li =
Slope : > 96 % (of theoretical value) 4 µH; Ci = 30 µF
Note: The FU20F temperature sensor is designed for cell ::or : Certified intrinsically safe Yokogawa
compensation and for indication. transmitter Model FLXA21 series
It is NOT designed for process temperature control. CSA
Certificate no. : 2516979
Dynamic specifications Master contract no. : 1 82892
Response time pH : t90 < 15 sec. (for 7 to 4 pH step) IS, Class I Div. 1, GP A, B, C, D T3…T6
Response time temperature Electrical data : For sensor input circuits (by connector),
- Dome shape : t90 < 1 min. (for 10°C step) connected to a certified intrinsically safe
- Flat surface : t90 < 4 min. (for 10°C step) circuit, with the following maximum values
- Stabilization time pH : < 2 min. (for 0.02 pH unit : Ui = 6.1 V; Ii = 230 mA; Pi = 1.2 W; Li =
during 10 sec.) 4 μH; Ci = 30 μF
or : Certified intrinsically safe Yokogawa
Operating range transmitter Model FLXA21 series.
pH : 0 to 14 Ambient temperature : T6 for Tamb. -40 °C to +60 °C
ORP : -1500 to 1500 mV T5 for Tamb. -40 °C to +75 °C
rH : 0 to 100 T4 for Tamb. -40 °C to +110 °C
Temperature T3 for Tamb. -40 °C to +125 °C
- Dome shape : -10°C to 105°C (14°F to 105°F) FM
- Flat surface : 15°C to 105°C (59°F to 105°F) Certificate no. : 3046277
Pressure : 0 to 10 bar (0 to 142 PSIG)
IS, Class I Div. 1, GP A, B, C, D T3…T6
Conductivity : > 50 µS/cm
Electrical data : For sensor input circuits (by connector),
Note: The pH operating range at room temperature is 0-14pH,
connected to a
but at high temperatures the lifetime will be seriously
FM approved intrinsically safe apparatus
shortened outside 2-12 pH range.
meeting the entity
Transmission signal (Data + and Data -) parameters of the SENCOM sensor:
General :B i-directional digital communication Ui = 6.1 V; Ii = 230 mA; Pi = 1.2 W; Li =
(RS 485) with limited MODBUS support 4 μH; Ci = 30 μF
Data rate : 9600 b/s (8,E,1) or : FM approved intrinsically safe Yokogawa
Output function : pH and temperature compensated pH transmitter Model FLXA21 series.
: ORP, pH compensated ORP, rH Ambient temperature: : T6 for Tamb. -40 °C to +60 °C
: Temperature T5 for Tamb. -40 °C to +75 °C
: Junction resistance value T4 for Tamb. -40 °C to +85 °C
: Sensor details (Model, Serial Number, T3 for Tamb. -40 °C to +85 °C
production date)
: Sensor calibration data (zero, slope, Shipping details
temperature offset) Package size (LxWxH) : 300 x 100 x 70mm (11.8 x 3.9 x 2.8”)
: Sensor status signals (e.g. Glass Package weight : app. 0.33 kg (0.73 lbs)
impedance detection)
Note: The output functions and settings of the sensor are Environment and operational conditions
accessible using a dedicated device such as the Storage temperature : -10ºC to 50°C (-22ºF to 122°F)
Yokogawa FLXA analyzer. Sensor connection : Hot swapping possible

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