Lakewood Instruments 543, 543-M, 543-L, 543-LL Operation Manual

LAKEWOOD INSTRUMENTS

MODEL 543

4-ELECTRODE CONDUCTIVITY

SENSORS

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

543-M

543-L

543-LL

Lakewood Instruments

7838 North Faulkner Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
http://www.lakewoodinstruments.com

Lakewood Instruments

Congratulations on your purchase of a Lakewood Instruments product. We would
like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Lakewood Instruments product
family.

With proper care and maintenance, your product should give you trouble-free
service. Please take the time to read and understand the operation manual,
paying special attention to the sections on INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE.

If, in the future, any parts or repairs are required, we strongly recommend that only
original replacement parts be used. Our Customer Service Department would be
happy to assist you with your parts or service requests.

We thank you for your selection and purchase of an Lakewood Instruments
product.

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MODEL 543

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 5

Features, Benefits, Specifications 5
Ordering Information 6

INSTALLATION 7

Installation 7
Storage 8
Sensor Life 8
Cleaning 8

REPLACEMENT PARTS 9

Replacement tips 9
Accessories 9

MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICE 10
DRAWINGS 11

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Features, Benefits, Specifications

4-ELECTRODE CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS

543 SERIES

543-M

543-L

543-LL

Body Specifications

Option Body Material Max Temp Pressure Wetted Materials

-5x CPVC 150°F (66°C) 100 psi (7 bar) CPVC, Glass, Carbon, Viton

-8x 316 SS 260°F (127°C) 150 psi (10 bar) 316 SS, Glass, Viton

Electrode Specifications

Electrode Conductivity Range Temp Compensator Max Temp Max Pressure

543-M

543-L

543-LL

500-100,000 µS

100-1,000 µS

10-500 µS

4K NTC 392°F (200°C) 250 psi (17 bar)
4K NTC 392°F (200°C) 250 psi (17 bar)
1K NTC 392°F (200°C) 250 psi (17 bar)

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Enclosures

-1 NEMA-4X w/amplifier* -2 Cl I, II w/amplifier*

-5 NEMA-4X -3 Cl I, II

In-line Mounting Options

(All sensors have ¾ NPT on sensor tip)

-8I 1 inch NPT 316 SS Swagelock

-8R 1½ inch NPT 316 SS Ball valve

Ordering Information

Cond

Sensor

543-M -0 ½ in NPT adapter -4T 4 in steel adapter (must use 5.5 Option) -5.5 in -STD
543-L -1 NEMA-4X

543-LL -2 Aluminum encl w/amp* -8S 316 SS no fitting -18 in

543-M -4 -8R -18 -STD

* Amplifier options -1 and -2 are only available with Model 175-RP, 843 and 1040 controllers.

= 10 in body not available with -8R Option.

Cable Length or

Enclosure

-5S CPVC no fitting

w/amplifier*

-3 Aluminum enclosure -8I 316 SS w/Swagelock fitting 1 in NPT -48 in

-4 240 in of cable -8R 316 SS w/ball valve 1½ in NPT

-5 NEMA-4X enclosure

Material, In-line Fitting Body

Length

-10 in =

Example

Electrode

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INSTALLATION

Installation

The Conductivity sensor may be mounted in any position as long as water is always in contact when
measuring process water. Avoid connections in “dead leg” sections of pipe. An air pocket around
the electrode tips will cause erroneous readings. The sensor electrodes should be in direct contact
with the process flow (see DWG #04259 in the back of this manual).

The 543 series sensors have 6 wires. They are as follows:

• Black wire Electrode

• Red wire Electrode

• White wire Electrode

• Green wire Electrode

• Black wire Temp compensation 4K NTC or 1K PTC

• Black wire Temp compensation

Cable length of Conductivity sensors is measured from the electrode tips to the end of the wire.
Twenty (20) feet is the maximum cable length. Lakewood Instruments guarantees operation up to
20 feet. If a cable extension is used, Lakewood Instruments will not guarantee operation of the
sensor.

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Storage

Conductivity sensors may be stored for years. No special handling procedures are required for
storage.

Sensor Life

Conductivity sensor life varies with the following:

• Type of process water and chemicals used.

• Temperature of water.

• Pressure of water.

Ambient temperatures, low pressures, and water with no chemicals are ideal for longest life.

Cleaning

Conductivity sensors may be cleaned with a nylon brush or clean paper towel. Cleaning frequency
will vary with the type of process water. Cleaning should be done at least once a month or if
conductivity readings become unstable.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement Tips

543 series sensors may be replaced by simply unscrewing the tip of the sensor. The body, fittings,
and other options may be reused with the new sensor tip. Replacement numbers are a follows:

All sensor tips come with 20 ft cable. Cable can be cut to fit.

543M-STD Standard replacement titanium/316 SS sensor tip
543L-STD Standard replacement titanium/316 SS sensor tip
543LL-STD Standard replacement titanium/316 SS sensor tip - (for Model 1743 only)

Accessories

ADAPTER

68893 Adapter from sensor cable end to ¾ NPT female
69168 316 SS compression fitting, 1 in NPT connection
69058 316 SS Ball valve 1½ in NPT connection

PREAMP
67230 Remote conductivity preamp
68900 Manual for remote conductivity preamp
66317 Preamp cable. 4 conductor shielded. per ft

MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICE

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Technical Service/Return Material Procedure

 Technical Support for Lakewood Instruments can be reached by calling [phone]

or faxing [phone], Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST.

 Mail and returns should be sent to:

Lakewood Instruments
7838 North Faulkner Road
Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA

When any merchandise is returned to the factory, please call and obtain a return goods
authorization (RGA) number and have the following information available:

• Customer’s name, address, phone and fax numbers (shipping and billing).

• A hard copy purchase order number (no exceptions) for cases where repairs or parts are

required that are not under warranty.

• A contact person’s name and phone number to call if the equipment is beyond repair or to

discuss any other warranty matter.

• Equipment model and serial numbers.

• Reason for return (i.e., repair, warranty, incorrect part, etc.).

We will then fax to your attention an RGA form that must accompany the returned item.

NOTE: THE RGA NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY WRITTEN ON THE OUTSIDE OF
THE PACKAGE(S) BEING RETURNED.

ANY ITEMS SENT BACK TO THE FACTORY

WITHOUT AN RGA NUMBER WILL BE REFUSED

AND RETURNED TO SENDER

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DRAWINGS

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For more information call toll free in the USA [phone]

Manufactured in the USA

Lakewood Instruments

7838 North Faulkner Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
http://www.lakewoodinstruments.com

© Copyright 1997 Lakewood Instruments, LLC.

Printed in USA, P/N 1109982 Rev. A