Rosemount Hx338 pH Steam Sterilizable and Autoclavable pH Sensor Quick Start Guide

Rosemount™ Hx338

Steam Sterilizable and Autoclavable pH Sensor

Quick Start Guide

LIQ-QSG-Hx338, Rev M

July 2017

Safety Information

WARNING!

Do not exceed temperature and pressure limitations of 266 °F (130 °C) and 43 psig (600 kPa, 4 bar).

WARNING!

HIGH PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE HAZARD

Before removing the senosr, reduce the process pressure to 0 psig and cool down the process temperature.

Failure to reduce the pressure and temperature may cause serious injury to personnel.

WARNING!

CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE

Internal electrolyte solution may cause skin or eye irritation.

WARNING!

TOXIC AND CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE

Hydrofluoric acid and the mixture of hydrochloric acid and thiourea is toxic and highly corrosive. Avoid skin contact and wear
protective gloves. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not inhale fumes. In case of an accident, consult a doctor immediately.

CAUTION!

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

The wetted sensor materials may not be compatible with process composition and operating conditions. Application compatibility is
entirely your responsibility.

Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 Plan ..................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Storage and handling ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................................1

Chapter 2 Install ...............................................................................................................................3

2.1 Installing the sensor ....................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 3 Calibration and maintenance ...........................................................................................9

3.1 Two point buffer calibration ........................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Recommended pH sensor standardization ..................................................................................... 9

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 11

4.1 Cleaning or replacing the electrodes ............................................................................................ 11

4.2 Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 11

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Contents

ii Quick Start Guide

1 Plan

1.1 Unpacking

Electrode preparation

1. Remove electrode from shipping container.

2. Remove the protective boot covering the electrode bulb.

3. Rinse away salt film with clean water and then shake the electrode so that the
internal solution fills the bulb, thus removing any air trapped there.

Note

Do not allow lubricant to coat electrode bulb or reference junction. If it does, wipe it clean
before installation.

Plan

1.2 Storage and handling

Proper storage and handling instructions of the electrodes must be followed to ensure
correct measurements.

1. Store the electrodes in their original shipping containers until needed.

2. Do not store at temperatures below -5 °C (23 °F).

3. Store the electrodes with a protective cap containing KCI solution (PN 9210342).

4. For overnight storage, immerse the sensor in tap water or 4 pH buffer solution.

5. Use the startup and calibration procedure described in Section 3.1 to properly
calibrate the sensors.

1.3 Specifications

SpecificationsTable 1-1:

Hx338 pH Sensor Specifications Materials and Units

Operating Temperature Range 32 to 266 °F (0 to 130 °C)

Maximum Pressure 43 psig (600 kPa abs, 4 bar)

pH Range 2 to 12 (0 to 14 short periods)

Wetted Materials Glass, EPDM (FDA approved), Ceramic (Diaphragm)

Process Connections PG 13.5 Threads

Cable Connector Single Pole S7 Connector Plug or VP6 Cable Connection

Minimum Conductivity of Sample 50 µS/cm

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Plan

2 Quick Start Guide

2 Install

2.1 Installing the sensor

Rosemount Hx338 dimensional drawingFigure 2-1:

Install

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Install

A. VP 6.0 plug
B.

SW17 free spinning PG 13.5 thread

C. Washer
D. O-ring

Procedure

1.

Mount the sensor in a vertical pipe run with flow from top to bottom.

If the sensor must be mounted in a horizontal pipe run, orient the sensor in the or 9
o'clock position.

2. Orient the sensor within 80 ° of vertical. See Figure 2-2.

Sensor OrientationFigure 2-2:

3. Wire the sensor to the transmitter. See wiring diagrams below.

4 Quick Start Guide

Install

Rosemount Hx338-01-72 wiring to Rosemount 1066 TransmitterFigure 2-3:

Rosemount Hx338-01 wiring to Rosemount 1066 TransmitterFigure 2-4:

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Install

Rosemount Hx338-01-72 wiring to Rosemount 5081 TransmitterFigure 2-5:

Rosemount Hx338-01 wiring to Rosemount 5081 TransmitterFigure 2-6:

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Install

Rosemount Hx338-01-72 wiring to Rosemount 1057 TransmitterFigure 2-7:

Rosemount Hx338-01 wiring to Rosemount 1057 TransmitterFigure 2-8:

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Install

Figure 2-9:

Figure 2-10:

Rosemount Hx338-01-72 wiring to Rosemount 1056 and
Rosemount 56 Transmitters

Rosemount Hx338-01 wiring to Rosemount 1056 and Rosemount
56 Transmitters

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Calibration and maintenance

3 Calibration and maintenance

3.1 Two point buffer calibration

Prerequisites

Select two stable buffer solutions, preferably pH 4.0 and 7.0 (pH buffers other than pH 4.0
and pH 7.0 can be used as long as the pH values are at least two pH units apart).

Note

A pH 7.0 buffer solution reads an mV value of approximately zero, and pH buffers read approximately
±59.1 mV for each pH unit above or below pH 7.0. Check the pH buffer manufacturer specifications
for millivolt values at various temperatures, as it may affect the actual value of the buffer solution
mV/pH value.

Procedure

1. Immerse sensor in the first buffer solution. Allow sensor to equilibrate to the buffer
temperature (to avoid errors due to temperature differences between the buffer
solution and sensor temperature) and wait for reading to stabilize.

The value of the buffer can now be acknowledged by the transmitter.

2. Once the first buffer has been acknowledged by the transmitter, rinse the buffer
solution off of the sensor with distilled or deionized water.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the second buffer solution.

The theoretical slope value, according to the Nernst equation for calculating pH, is
approximately 59.17 mV/pH. Over time the sensor will age, both in the process and
in storage, and this will result in reduced slope values. To ensure accurate readings,
it is recommended that the electrode be replaced when the slope value falls below
47 to 49 mV/pH.

3.2 Recommended pH sensor standardization

For maximum accuracy, the sensor can be standardized on-line or with a process grab
sample after a buffer calibration has been performed and the sensor has been conditioned
to the process. Standardization accounts for the sensor junction potential and other
interferences. Standardization will not change the sensor’s slope, but will simply adjust the
transmitter’s reading to match that of the known process pH.

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Calibration and maintenance

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4 Troubleshooting

4.1 Cleaning or replacing the electrodes

Electrodes should respond rapidly. Sluggishness, offsets, and erratic readings are
indicators that the electrodes may need cleaning or replacement.

1. Use a mild non-abrasive detergent to clean and remove oil deposits from the
electrode.

2. Soak electrodes for 30 to 60 minutes in a 5% hydrochloric acid solution to remove
scale deposits.

Temperature effect on life expectancy: If glass electrode life expectancy is 100% at
25 °C (77 °F), then it will be approximately 25% at 80 °C (176 °F), and approximately
5% at 120 °C (248 °F).

Troubleshooting

4.2 Accessories

Part number Description

24281-00 15 ft (4.6 m) cable with mating VP8 connector

24281-01 25 ft (7.6 m) cable with mating VP8 connector

24281-02 2.5 ft (0.8 m) cable with mating VP8 connector

24281-05 4 ft (1.3 m) cable with mating VP8 connector

24281-06 10 ft (3 m) cable with mating VP8 connector

24281-07 20 ft (6.1 m) cable with mating VP8 connector

24281-08 30 ft (9.1 m) cable with mating VP8 connector

23645-06 15 ft (4.6 m) cable with mating VP8 connector with BNC on transmitter end

23645-07 15 ft (4.6 m) cable with mating VP8 connector with bare wires on transmitter end

9160494 3.3 ft (1 m) cable with AS7 connector, bare wire on analyzer end

9160495 16.4 ft (5 m) cable with AS7 connector, bare wire on analyzer end

9160496 32.8 ft (10 m) cable with AS7 connector, bare wire on analyzer end

9160498 16.4 ft (5 m) cable with AS7 connector, BNC on analyzer end

9160478 Insertion assembly, 70 mm insertion, for 120 mm sensor, G 1-1/4 in.

9160483 15 degree weld-in socket, G 1-1/4 in. thread, 44 mm

9260484 Service kit for insertion mounting assembly

9210012 Buffer solution, pH 4.01, 16 oz

9210013 Buffer solution, pH 6.86, 16 oz

9210014 Buffer solution, pH 9.18, 16 oz

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