4-6. SENSOR APPLICATION AND
DIAGNOSTICS
The input circuits of the EXA 00400 are
conceived for the DOX8SM and the PB30
sensors. These sensors use a lead (Pb)
anode and a silver cathode. These materials
generate a voltae difference which can be
used to measure the reaction of dissolved
oxygen in water diffused into the reaction
chamber.
The sequential current flowing is directly
proportional to the amount of oxygen present
in the procss. This current is measured
along with the temperature and recalculated
into the correct value to display.
The difusion of oxygen through the FEP
diaphragm covering the sensor determines
the speed of response of the sensor. As the
reaction progresses lead-oxyde (PbO) is
formed and dissolved again in the KOH
electrolyte in the sensor. Therefore it is
recommended to replace the electrolyte in
the sensor every 6 to 8 months.
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SelectinQ a temperature sensor.
The EXA 00400 has been set at the factory
for a PB36 temperature sensor.
Service code
11 can be utilised to calibrate the
temperature readout.
Setting the instrument for Pt1 000 or other
temperature elements is from the service
level at §7-2.
The DOX8SM sensor has an integrated
PB36 thermistor.
Sensor checking during 30 seconds at 180
seconds interval time.
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On and off-line checks
The EXA D0400 features several checks
during measurement (on-line) and during
calibration (off-line). The checks warn the
user when limits for the use of the sensor
are reached.
The checks can be individually switched on
or off in Chapter 7 -17
Off-line checks
The first check is the zero check. The cell
should not generate a current in an oxygen
free solution. If it does generate a current,
an error message E2 is given. Refer to the
troubleshooting section for further help.
The second check is on the slope of the
sensor in use. The calibration in water or in
air gives an indication of the sensitivity (in
pAmg 02J of the sensor. The value is set
in the Service chapter.
The check warns if the sensitivity is less
than 40% or more than 200% of the
normal value. This is signalled by an error
message E3.
As a separate check during calibration of
the floating ball sensor PB30 the signal is
checked on stability. The stbility criterium
'is set in the Service section. The response
check is indicated by error message E1.
On-line checks
The third check is possible with the floating
ball sensor PB30. This sensor has an
external contact to measure the impedance
between the Ag-electrode and this external
contact. By this check rupture of the
membrane can be detected. The impedance
is checked for a high value. If a low
impedance is found an error message E4 is
generated. When applying the immersion
type fitting DOX8HS, the sensor side of this
loop must be grounded to the measuring
liquid with a liquid earth pin.
Salinity compensation.
In order to take the effect of salinity into
account for oxygen measurement an average
chloride concentration can be programmed.
The chloride concentration value is set
manually via the service level.The EXA
00400 takes account of the effects of
salinity and temperature simultaneously.The
advantage of this construction is that the
result of the measurement is available
immediately.A separate conversion table is
not necessary. During wet calibration
procedure the salinity of your calibration
solution should be in correspondence with
the salinity of the process.
Barometric air pressure compensation.
A built-in air pressure sensor automatically
compensates for barometric influences.
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