DataStickTM Measurement System

Universal Plug & Play • Dir ect PLC Connections • Remote Configuration

Drinking Water Turbidity DataStickTM

DRINKING WATER • Meets or exceeds USEPA Method 180.1

TURBIDITY
• Pre-calibrated Measurement
• Plug & Play Sensor Heads
• 135ml Sample Chamber
• 0.001 NTU Resolution
• 3 year light source
• Compact mounting foot print
• Digital Network Interface
• Local Interface with current loops and relays
• Low flow rate
• Temperature measurement included
• Plug & Play Industrial Communications Adapters

Use this system when very accurate turbid-

ity measurement is needed in drinking water
applications. Connect this system directly to
a PLC for seamless integration with industrial
control systems. Use any computer to display
data, calibrate and customize the measure-
ment. Report data with standard current
For drinking water turbidity applications, the DataStick uses a pre-calibrated loops and set alarms with optional relays.
plug-in, optical detector. The DataStick is simply inserted into a sample chamber Save on calibration cost with smaller volumes
specifically designed to prepare water for turbidity measurements. of formazin standard. Save space, time and

The chamber removes bubbles from the water so that solid particles can be money.
accurately detected. The chamber lamp will provide collimated white light for
a minimum of three years and is easily changed from the top.

Because the chamber is only 135 ml, it takes a very small amount of DataStickTM Analytical System
Formazin to perform EPA mandated calibrations. interchangeable communication adapters interchangeable sensor heads
AV38 Local Display
(4-20 mA and Relays)
The TDW38 Drinking Water Turbidity system is part of the PLC
TOROIDAL
DataStick family of products. The DataStick can be used with PLD
PDA MODBUS
any sensor head manufactured by AquaSensors and can RESISTIVITY
PC PC
communicate directly with industrial computer systems USB/RS-232
using any of the communications adapters offered. SCADA CONDUCTIVITY
universal sensor module
AquaSensors AV38 local display is provided as RS-485
OZONE
standard equipment for the Turbidity system.
DCS
It is however not required and any number of PROFIBUS ORP
turbidity systems can be digitally networked
to a single computer interface. Open PLC
MODBUS DO
Other measurements and
protocol commands for calibration, communication adapters
available upon request
pH
configuration, diagnostics DEVICENET
DEVICENET

and measurement are available.

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Drinking Water Turbidity DataStickTM Data Sheet

Construction
Light Source: White Light (Tungsten)
Sample Chamber
Material: ABS plastic
Sample Chamber
Volume: 135 ml
Light Source Housing: Anodized Aluminum
Mounting Plate: 12x12 inches, 4 mounting holes
Sensor Head Material: Quartz Glass, Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 5.6 lbs

Units of Measure
Measurement Units: NTU
Temperature Units: °C, °F
Mounting adapters, junction boxes
and recharge kits are available
Calibration
Sample: 1 point

Measurement System Performance Zero: 1 point

Range: 0 to 100 NTU Temperature: 1 and 2 point
Resolution: 0.001 NTU Note: Turbidity and temperature are precalibrated at the
Accuracy: +/-2% of reading or +/-0.015 factory
NTU whichever is greater. +/-5% of
reading above 40 NTU.
Interface
Step Response Time: 90% in 120 seconds Display: 2 lines, 16 characters
Note: Typical at 25°C 7 key menu navigation
Performance unaffected by cable length Current Loops: 1 loop standard
2nd loop optional
Operational Environment Relays: 1 or 2 optional (Form C)
Water Temperature Range: -5°C to 50°C
Air Temperature Range: -20°C to 60°C Other Configuration Options
Sensor Filter: 0 to 100 seconds
Maximum Flow Rate: 500 ml/min (7.9 gal/hr)
Temperature Filter: 0 to 100 seconds
Minimum Flow Rate: 250 ml/min (4 gal/hr)

Approvals and Ratings

Power Requirements
Immunity & Emissions: CE (EN61326 and EN61326:1998)
Voltage Range: 24 VDC
Safety: CE (EN 61010-1)
Maximum Power: 8W with AV38 DataStick & light source
UL 508
Typical Power: 6W with AV38 DataStick & light source
Hazardous Locations: UL Class I, Division 2
Note: Class II DC power supply required

AquaSensorsTM reserves the right to change product specifications at any time. All prices subject to change. Inquire about volume discounts.

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Drinking Water Turbidity DataStickTM Ordering Information

Turbidity System Part Number: TDW38-x-y-z

Current Loops Host Communications Relays

0 x=A None y=1 0 z=A
1 x=B RS-232 y=2 1 z=B
2 x=C RS-485 y=3 2 z=C
Modbus y=4
DeviceNet y=5

DATASTICK REPLACEMENT PARTS

Communications Adapter DataStickTM AV38 Local Display

Plugs into the DataStickTM to provide power Provides universal conversion of sensor signals Provides local interface with 16 character,
and direct interactive communications with and interactive communications for 2 line display and 7 key navigation. Data
control systems. measurement, calibration, configuration and reporting with up to 2 current loops.
diagnostics. 2 Form C relays. Digital communications.
Part Number: CA-b-nw-x-y
Part Number: DS21 Part Number: AV38-w-x-y-z
Body Material
316 Stainless Steel b=1 Mounting
CPVC b=2 1/4 DIN Panel w=A
PEEK® b=3 1/4 Conduit w=B
Ryton® b=4 1/2 DIN Panel w=C
Communications Current Loops
RS-232 ASCII nw=1A 0 x=A
RS-485 ASCII nw=1B 1 x=B
Modbus RTU nw=2B 2 x=C
Modbus RS-232 nw=2A Host Communications
DF1 RS-232 nw=3A None y=1
DF1 RS-485 nw=3B RS-232 y=2
Ethernet nw=7R RS-485 y=3
DeviceNet nw=5R Modbus y=4
Profibus DP nw=6R DeviceNet y=5
Turbidity Sensor Head
USB nw=8R Relays
Cable Length 0 z=A
10 feet x=1 Drinking Water Turbidity Sensor Head. Preca- 1 z=B
20 feet x=2 librated for turbidity and temperature. Can be 2 z=C
30 feet x=3 plugged into any DataStickTM to yield accurate
24-bit data.
Custom x=4
Cable Termination
Stripped Wires y=A Part Number: TD21
Connector y=B
Custom y=C
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Turbidity System Accessories and Replacement Parts

Lamp and Chamber Lid Formazin Calibration

Part Product Number Part Product Number

Lamp TDWLSO1 40 NTU Cal Kit FOR40
Chamber Lid TDWCC01 4000 NTU Stock FOR4K

Regulators Turbidity Sample Chamber

Part Product Number Part Product Number

Flow Regulator TDWFR01 Sample Chamber TDWSC01
Pressure Regulator TDWPR01

Optical components shall be mounted in a sealed 8. The sensor shall have a built-in pre-amplifier,
Engineering Specifications head assembly that can be removed easily for calibra- universal signal conditioning electronics, universal
tion/service. engineering units conversion, and interactive com-
1. The turbidity monitoring system shall be capable of munications with a host computer or display interface
functioning independently with a local display or in an 4. The sample chamber shall be constructed of using one of several protocols including Modbus RTU,
expandable network of systems that can be calibrated, corrosion-resistant ABS plastic, and shall include an DeviceNet, Profibus or USB.
configured or diagnosed by a remote computer. internal bubble removal system to vent entrained air
from the sample stream. 9. The sensor shall have an integral temperature sen-
2. The turbidimeter shall continuously measure turbid- sor to measure temperature independently.
ity in the range of 0.001 to 100 NTU and be a mi- 5. Accuracy shall be +/-2% of reading or +/-0.015
croprocessor-based, on-line nephelometric instrument NTU (whichever is greater) from 0 to 10 NTU; +/-5% 10. All system components are UL 61010A-1 listed.
meeting all design and performance criteria specified of reading from 10 to 100 NTU. For EMC immunity and emissions, system compo-
by USEPA method 180.1. nents are CE certified by manufacturer to EN61326
6. Displayed resolution shall be 0.001 NTU from 0 to (industrial levels).
3. Light shall be directed through the surface of the 100 NTU.
sample and the detector shall be immersed in the 11. The sensor shall be AquaSensors DataStickTM
7. User selectable signal averaging, bubble removal, Drinking Water Turbidity.
sample, eliminating glass windows and flow cells. alarm and diagnostics shall be provided.

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