DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : D. Simhachalam
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : A.E.I.E
Institute : K.D.R.G.P.T, Wanaparthy
Semester : III
Subject : Process Instrumentation-I
Subject code : AEI-305
Topic : Conductivity, Weight and Humidity
measurement
Duration : 100 minutes
Subtopic : Conductivity meters Specifications
Teaching Aids : PPTS, animations, Diagrams
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Objectives
Upon completion of this topic, you will be able
to know about
• Specifications of components of conductivity
meter
• Specifications of conductivity meters
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Specifications of components
Material for the cells :
• Epoxy
• Glass
• Quartz
• Pyrex Glass
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Specifications of components
• The electrodes are made up of
• Platinum plates
• Distance between electrodes may be large
or small
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Specifications of components
• For low conductivity measurement
• Range : 0 to 2µS/cm, 0 to 20µS/cm,
0 to 200µS/cm, 0 to 40MΩ·cm
• Cell Model : SC72SN-11(0.75m)
• Cell constant :0.05cm-1
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Specifications of components
• For high conductivity measurement
• Range :0 to 2 mS/cm, 0 to 20 mS/cm,
0 to 200 mS/cm, 0 to 2 S/cm
• Cell Model : SC72SN-41(0.75m)
• Cell constant : 50cm - 1
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Specifications of conductivity meters
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Features
• Before seeing the specifications, let us see the
features of conductivity meters
• Waterproof, sealed case and connector cover to keep
out moisture
• Auto ranging allows 0 to 2000 mS/cm capability
• Large, easy-to-read display
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Features
• Automatic Temperature Compensation (NaCl curve
or User-defined coefficient)
• Self-Diagnostics warn of fault conditions
• Auto power off extends battery life
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Features
• 300 Points of Data Memory (DM)
• DM stores conductivity value, temperature, date, and
time.
• Audio Alarm Function
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General specifications
Measuring Ranges
• Conductivity : 0 to 2000 mS/cm
(dependent on sensor selected)
• Resistivity : 0-40.0 MΩ.cm
(high purity sensor only)
• Temperature : 0 to 80°C
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General specifications
Resolution
• Conductivity : 0.001 µS/cm
(for 0 to 2 µS/cm range)
• Resistivity : 0.1 MΩ.cm
• Temperature : 0.1°C
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General specifications
• Display : Digital LCD
• Repeatability : ±2%
• Process Temperature : 0 to 80°C
• Ambient Temperature : 0 to 50°C
• Power Supply : Two AA size Alkaline
Batteries
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Model SC72
Personal Conductivity Meter
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Specifications of Personal Conductivity
Meter
• Measurement range
• Conductivity : 0 to 2 µS/cm through 0 to 2 S/cm
(depends on sensor to be
used)
• Resistivity : 0 to 40.0 MΩ·cm
• Temperature : 0 to 80°C
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Specifications of PCM
• Resolution
• Conductivity : 0.05% of full scale
• Resistivity : 0.1 MΩ·cm
• Temperature : 0.1°C
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Specifications of PCM
Repeatability
• Conductivity : ±2% (±5% when general-purpose type
sensor is used in the range of 0 to 2 ms/cm)
• Display : Digital LCD
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Specifications of PCM
Indication
• Conductivity or resistivity, solution temperature and
temperature coefficient (simultaneously), various
messages
• Range switching : Automatic/manual
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Specifications of PCM
Temperature compensation
• Temperature coefficient : (0 to 9.99%/°C) or NaCl
coefficient, reference temperature at 25°C
• Ambient temperature : 0 to 50°C
• Construction :IP67 (JIS C0920)
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Specifications of PCM
• Weight :Approx. 220 g (without sensor)
• Power source : 2 size AA dry cell batteries
• Battery life : Approx. 200 hours*3,
Auto Power Off function
• Functions : Data memory (300 points),
alarm clock
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Summary
We have discussed about
• Specifications of components of conductivity meter
• Specifications of conductivity meters.
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QUIZ
1. The conductivity cells are made up of
a) Epoxy
b) Quartz
c) Glass
d) All the above
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• The conductivity electrodes are made up of
a) Platinum
b) Pyrex Glass
c) Quartz
d) None
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1. The following is the general measuring range
specification for conductivity
a) 0 to 2000 mS/cm
c) 0 to 200 mS/cm
e) 0 to 3000 mS/cm
g) 0 to 300 mS/cm
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1. The following is the general measuring range
specification for Resistivity
a) 0-20.0 MΩ.cm
c) 0-30.0 MΩ.cm
e) 0-40.0 MΩ.cm
g) 0-50.0 MΩ.cm
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Frequently asked questions
1. List the specifications of components of the
conductivity meter.
3. List the general specifications of conductivity meters.
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