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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