Q46D Dissolved Oxygen Monitor
The Q46D Dissolved Oxygen Monitor that provides reliable oxygen measurement that is critical for aeration system process control.
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Description / Q46D Dissolved Oxygen Monitor
Provides reliable measurement & helps reduce maintenance costs!
The Q46D Dissolved Oxygen Monitor is designed to provide accurate and reliable measurement to help reduce operating costs. There are two types of sensing technologies that can be used with the Q46D : Membraned Electromchemical and Optical (fluorescence). Each sensor provides reliable long-term performance with minimal maintenance. To change from one sensor type to another there are no hardware modifications that need to be done. To meet your needs, the Q46D can be configured with AC or DC power supplies, and a portable battery-powered unit can be purchased.
When process conditions require frequent sensor cleaning, our unique Q-Blast Auto-Cleaner can be used to keep the system operating nearly maintenance free. This time-proven system has been instrumental in providing years of worry free operation.
AUTOMATIC SENSOR CLEANING!
A Blast of Air Keeps the Auto-Clean Sensor Clean!
ATI’s Q-Blast option provides the ideal answer for automatic Dissolved Oxygen sensor cleaning. Employing a unique “air-blast” cleaning method, sensors can be cleaned as often as necessary without operator attention. Pulses of pressurized air delivered through a nozzle at the tip of the sensor remove accumulated solids from critical sensing surfaces, resulting in accurate and reliable measurements.
The Q-Blast Auto-Clean assembly is put in a NEMA 4X enclosure which allows it to be used both indoor and outdoor. The system includes an integral compressor and air-pulse control components, with a power supply for the entire air supply system incorporated into the design. A simple connection to the Q46D monitor provides the sequencing for the system and allows the operator to select cleaning frequencies as often as once every hour to as little as once every 999 hours. To ensure performance in extreme cold conditions, a thermostatically controlled heater is included in the assembly, allowing operation down to -40°C.
Optical Sensor Reduces Maintenance!
ATI DISSOLVED OXYGEN SENSOR TYPES
OPTICAL SENSOR
The optical DO sensor operates on a light-based principle called “fluorescence” which is a type of luminescence. Certain chemical compounds will absorb one type of light energy, and then emit a different type of light energy. This light emission is called luminescence.
The active portion of the sensor has a metal-based compound embedded in a structural matrix. A light source inside the sensor illuminates this compound which absorbs light at a specific wavelength. The compound then emits light at a different wavelength which is picked up by a photo detector within the sensor. As oxygen diffuses into the active sensor material it interacts with the light absorbing compound and interferes with the emission reaction. This interaction, called quenching, causes the light absorbing material to release energy in a form other than light. The degree of quenching is proportional to the concentration of dissolved oxygen. The quenching reaction is reversible, which allows this sensor to measure increasing and decreasing concentrations of oxygen.
Optical sensors do not have internal electrolyte, so maintenance of this type of sensor is limited to changing the optical element. Over time, the element will lose the ability to absorb light due to a process called "bleaching". With some sensors, this process is greatly accelerated when it is exposed to direct sunlight, and will cause irreversible damage to the sensor element.
ATI's optical sensor element is designed to last several years in normal operation. The sensor design allows for exposure to direct sunlight without damaging the sensor element.
GALVANIC MEMBRANED SENSOR
Membraned type D.O. sensors have been used for D.O. monitoring and control for over 40 years and have proven to be consistently accurate and reliable. Properly designed, a membraned sensor will provide continuous service for a year or more without maintenance of any kind.
Galvanic oxygen sensors function in much the same way as a battery. The sensing elements consist of platinum cathode and lead anode, with a durable Teflon membrane isolating the sensor system from the liquid being measured. 
PRODUCT FEATURES
Sensor Options
Choice of using either optical or galvanic membraned sensors. Electronics handle either sensor option without adjustments or special programming.
Auto-Cleaning
Automatic “Air Blast” sensor cleaning system available for reducing maintenance in applications where sensor fouling is a problem.
Calibration Check
Automatic calibration check at the end of an auto-clean cycle ensures sensor is clean and responding to changing oxygen concentration.
AC or DC Power Options
Power options include universal 100-240 VAC or 12-24 VDC.
Analog Output Options
Two isolated 4-20 mA outputs are standard, with an option for a third output if required. Default setting provides analog outputs for D.O. and temperature.
PID Output
Standard PID control function assignable to one analog output.
Digital Communications
Available for either Profibus-DP, Modbus-RTU, or Ethernet-IP.
Relay Contacts
Three SPDT relays are standard, with relay functions programmable for alarm, control, or trouble indication. Three additional low power relays available as an option.
Flexible Mounting
NEMA 4X (IP-66) enclosure is suitable for wall, pipe, or panel mounting.
Clear Display
Back-lit large LCD display provides clear visibility in any lighting conditions. A scrolling second line on the display provides additional information and programming prompts.
Downloads:
Q46D Auto Clean Membrane Dissolved Oxygen Manual
Q46D Optical Dissolved Oxygen Monitor System Manual
Q46D Auto Clean Optical Dissolved Oxygen System Manual
Q46D Membrane Dissolved Oxygen Monitor Measurement System Manual
Q46D Dissolved Oxygen Monitor Brochure
Links to more info:
Q46D Ethernet/IP Communications Manual
Q46D Modbus RTU Communications Manual
More Information
| Manufacturer | ATI |
|---|---|
| Gas | Oxygen (O2) |
| 4-20 mA Output | Yes |
| Relays | 3 Relays |
| Voltage Output | None |
| Power Requirements | 90-260 VAC, 50/60Hz, 10VA max.; 12-24 VDC, 500 mA max. please specify desired voltage when ordering |
| Datalogging | No |
| Warranty | 1 Year |