TMS 561 Benefits

TURBIDITY MEASURING SYSTEM • High accuracy, maximum

reproducibility, short
WALLACE & TIERNAN® ANALYZERS/CONTROLLERS response time
The compact TMS 561 measuring system meets all requirements that are • Low maintenance and
demanded of measuring and control instruments in water treatment processes. long service period due to
The powerful and compact electronic system with integral flow-through fitting automatic ultrasonic cleaning
ensures precise measurements. The on-line measurement of turbidity is • User-friendly luminescent
specifically required for monitoring of potable water. For an effective functioning display
of the disinfection level, the limit value of 0.2 NTU has to be kept when using
surface waters.
Features
• Choice of infrared or white light measurement
• Isolated signal inputs and outputs
• Flow rate monitoring
• User-adjustable limit contact
• RS 485 interface
In order to establish an international
Example of application
standard of turbidity, these
• Monitoring of potable water acc. to the German Potable Water Act parameters are defined in the DIN EN
Turbidity measurement is an analytical method that provides an overview of ISO 7027. According to this standard,
the amount of particulate matter in a fluid. This measurement is particularly infrared light of 860 nm wavelength
useful for the continuous monitoring of the performance of water treatment is measured at an angle of 90 °. For
plants. Undissolved substances such as inorganic or organic particles, colloids turbidity measurements in clear water
or gas bubbles cause fluid turbidity. If light strikes such particles, the beam with a low turbidity level white light
of light is reflected or refracted, and a small amount of the light is scattered having a wavelength of 550 nm can
in the fluid. The intensity of the light scattered is determined by the amount also be used according to DIN. This
and the properties (size, shape, colour) of these particles. Measurement of produces a high intensity of scattered
the turbidity is based on the evaluation of the intensity of the scattered light. light and in this case is preferable.
The measurement value depends on the wavelength of the light used and the Measurements based on different
geometry of the measuring instruments (angle of measurement). wavelengths must not be compared.
Design and functin TECHNICAL DATA
The turbidity measuring system TMS 561 is specifically Selectable units:
designed for continuous measurement and monitoring NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units)
of potable and process water. It is a compact measuring FNU (Formazin Nephelometric Units)
system and can be easily integrated in existing Measuring range:
treatment processes. 0 – 100 NTU, max. resolution 0.0001 NTU
The integral sensor operates on the proven flow- Accuracy:
through principle. A sample of the fluid to be analysed 0 – 40 NTU, 2 % of reading or ± 0.02 NTU (whichever
is passed over the flow-through sensor through the is greater) 40 – 100 NTU, 5 % of reading
turbidity meter body. A beam of light is passed through Response time:
the sample and measured by two sensors arranged at Adjustable from 5 up to 500 seconds
an angle of 90 °. The signal of the resulting scattered Temperature range of sample water: 1 – 50 °C
light is analysed by the electronic circuit. The TMS 561 Sample pressure: 1 – 4 bar
is available as 550 nm or 860 nm versions. Back pressure: max. 0.7 bar
Sample flow: 500 ml/min. – 1 l/min
A special feature is the integral, automatic ultrasonic Analogue output: 4 – 20 mA, 600 Ohm, isolated
cleaning. The instrument proves to be particularly easy or interface: RS 485 interface
to maintain and has long service periods providing Alarms:
stable measurements. Two programmable alarms, 120 – 250 V AC
For data transfer with superimposed systems the TMS Relay with alternating contact (NO/NC)
561 is equipped with an RS 485 interface as a standard. Digital input:
Function selectable in menu (e.g. for sample flow
monitoring), isolated up to 500 V with respect to earth
Power supply:
90 – 250 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz, 80 VA 24 V DC according
EN 61131-2
Ambient temperature:
1 – 50 °C max. 95 % RH (non-condensed)
Measuring principle:
Complying with DIN EN ISO 7027 (April 2000),
90 ° scattered light process, wave length 860 nm
(IR)or measurement at very low turbidity levels:
Wavelength 550 nm (white light)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 200 x 400 x 200 mm
Weight (including packing): 2.5 kg

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