Omega Stud Sensor FCLTX 100 User Manual

PRODUCT INSTRUCTION SHEET  
FCLTX-100 Series  
SECTION 1.0  
THEORY OF OPERATION  
1.0 FREE CHLORINE DEFINED. Free Chlorine or "freely active chlorine"  
is defined as the sum of molecular chlorine (Cl ), hypochlorous acid  
2
-
(HOCl) and hypochlorite ions (OCl ). Molecular chlorine occurs at  
pH values <pH4. Hypochlorus acid and hypochlorite ions are in pH  
dependent equilibrium with one another as shown in FIG 1.  
The graph shows % hypochlorous acid on the left of the curve.  
Hypochlorous acid is a much stronger disinfecting agent (oxidizer) as  
compared to hypochlorite ions.  
1.2 SENSOR OPERATING PRINCIPLE. Both hypochlorous acid (HOCl)  
and hypochlorite ion (OCl-) diffuse through the membrane between  
the cathode and sample solution, even though the diffusion coeffi-  
cients for each are different. At the applied potential, only hyphochlo-  
rous acid is electrochemically reduced. HOCl is reduced to chloride  
ion at the gold cathode. At the same time, the silver anode is oxidized  
to form silver chloride (AgCl). When the concentration of HOCl at  
the cathode is dramatically decreased by electrochemical reduction,  
hypochlorite ion will be transformed into hypochlorous acid , to some  
extent, by proton transfer. The release of electrons at the cathode  
and acceptance at the anode creates a current flow, which under  
constant conditions, is proportional to the free chlorine concentration  
in the medium outside the sensor. The resulting low current output  
is then conditioned to 4-20mA current by the sensor's onboard elec-  
tronic circuitry.  
SECTION 2.0  
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SENSOR  
Percent of free chlorine in protonated form (HClO)  
FIG. 1  
100  
2.1 pH. Free Chlorine (FCL) exists as hypochlorous acid and hy-  
pochlorite anion (FIG 1).The acid-base dissociation of FCL has a pKa  
of approximately 7.5. The FCL sensor responds to hypochlorous  
acid and hypochlorite anion with different sensitivity. In combina-  
tion, an increase in pH reduces the measured FCL and decrease in pH  
increases the measured FCL. The need for automatic pH compensa-  
tion depends on the pH value and the variation range of pH (Table  
1). If pH variation of your sample is more than that listed in the table,  
automatic pH compensation is required. pH compensation for the  
sensors current (mA) reading is:  
90  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
30  
20  
10  
0
-
OCl  
HOCl  
3
2
(sensor output in mA – 4)/(-0.0502pH + 0.867pH – 5.051pH + 12.43) + 4  
2.2 Chemical Interferences. The sensors should not be used in water  
containing surfactants, organic chlorine or stabilizers such as cyanuric  
acid.  
5
5.5  
6
6.5  
7
7.5  
8
8.5  
9
9.5  
10  
pH  
TABLE 1  
pH Range  
2.2 FLOW. The membrance covered free chlorine sensors (FCL series)  
functions at any flow rate. To acheive reproducible measurements,  
these free chlorine sensors require a specified constant flow rate. To  
avoid complications (such as bubbles), it is best to operate the sen-  
sors at a flow rate of 0.2-0.6 gpm if using flow cell FC72 or FC70 (old  
version).  
<6.5  
6.5-7.5 7.5-8.3 8.3-9.0  
+ 0.35 + 0.20 + 0.05  
pH Variation N/A  
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FIG. 3  
SECTION 6.0  
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION  
Power Supply  
sensor red wire  
6.0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. The sensor produces an ap-  
proximate output of 4 mA in air and 20mA at the top range of  
free chlorine output (0-2ppm, 0-5ppm, 0-10ppm).  
sensor  
black wire  
NOTE:The supply voltage to the Sensor must be 12-24 V DC with  
minimum of 250 mA. Maximum load is 1 Watt. The sensor has 3 wires,  
red (+) , black (-) and clear (shield). Twist together or solder black  
and clear if instrument does not have separate ground. If a separate  
ground is available such as for PLC’s connect clear (shield) to it.  
Attach the red wire to the power supply positive terminal (+)and the  
black wire to the PLC or DVM positive (+) terminal. Connect a wire  
(customer supplied) from the power suppy negative (-) and the PLC or  
DVM (-). See FIG 3. The Sensor will require several minutes to stabilize  
after power is supplied to it.  
PLC, DVM,...  
SECTION 7.0  
SENSOR CONDITIONING  
7.0 SENSOR CONDITIONING The sensor requires conditioning  
prior to generating stable values.  
a. For new Sensors, allow the Sensor to run for at least  
4 hours before calibration.  
b. If the Sensor will be un-powered for 2 hours or  
more, run for 3 hours prior to use.  
c. After membrane/electrolyte replacement, allow the  
Sensor to run for at least 4 hours.  
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SECTION 8.0  
FIG. 4  
FIG. 5  
CALIBRATION  
IMPORTANT NOTE: SENSORS ARE SUPPLIED FACTORY CALIBRATED WITH A  
4-20mA SIGNAL OUTPUT CORRESPONDING TO THEIR SPECIFIC RANGE (0-2,  
0-5 OR 0-10ppm). SPAN CALIBRATION IS NECESSARY WHEN RECEIVING A  
NEW SENSOR SINCE YOUR CONDITIONS MAY VARY FROM THOSE USED AT  
THE FACTORY FOR SPAN CALIBRATION. THE ZERO POINT CALIBRATION IS  
NOT NECESSARY SINCE THE ZERO SETTING IS VERY STABLE.  
PERIODIC CALIBRATION ( ABOUT ONCE PER WEEK) IS RECOMMENDED. THIS  
IS USEFUL IN TRACKING SENSOR FAILURES AS WELL.  
8.1 Removal of cord grip to access ZERO and SPAN  
potentiometers inside the sensor body:  
a. Remove top nut of cord grip as shown in FIGURE 4.  
b. Remove remaining cord grip as shown in FIGURE 5. A wrench  
may be required.  
8.2 Slope Calibration:  
a. Determine the free chlorine content using a diethyl-p-  
phenylenediamine (DPD) colorimeter test kit (see FIGURE 9.),  
not included with ClO2 sensor and flow cell.  
b. Measure Free Chlorine content with sensor. Make sure that  
calibration flow rate and pH matches flow rate when  
measuring sample since probe output is flow rate and pH  
dependent. Make sure pH is within 5.5-8.0 range.  
c. Adjust the span potentiometer to the desired mA (see  
FIGURES 9 & 9A)  
FIG. 7  
FIG. 6  
Left  
potentiometer  
(Zero adjust)  
Right  
potentiometer  
(Span adjust)  
c. Repeat this slope calibration one day after sensor is  
initially installed.  
d. Repeat the slope calibration monthly.  
Cable  
FIG. 8  
SECTION 9.0  
to Increase  
output  
SENSOR STORAGE  
o
o
9.0 STORAGE. Store sensor at 5 C- 50 C ONLY and maximum  
humidity of 90% (non-condensing).  
a. Short Term Storage (1 week or less): Store in Flow cell  
with water to prevent the probe from drying out.  
b. Intermediate Term (1 week to 1 month): Store in cap,  
bottle, or beaker with water to keep membrane wet.  
c. Long Term (1 month or longer): Remove Membrane  
Cap and store completely immersed in tap water. Turn  
sensor upright and shake it to remove fill solution from  
inside the sensor.  
to Decrease  
output  
FIG. 9  
d. Electrolyte bottle shelf-life = 1 year from date of  
manufature(see expiration date on bottle)  
Note:The DPD method  
for Free chlorine mea-  
surement is not selective  
for free chlorine alone.  
Other oxidants in the  
water can also be mea-  
sured as free chlorine.  
Free Cl  
Free Cl  
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SECTION 10.0  
FIG. 10  
FIG. 11  
SENSOR MAINTENANCE/RECONDITIONING  
10.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE. Service the sensor regularly  
(weekly is suggested)  
INJECT UNTIL SOLUTION  
LEAKS OUT OF FILL HOLE  
10.2 MEMBRANE CAP REPLACEMENT. If membrane replace-  
ment is required, a new cap with preinstalled membrane must  
be used. Order FCLA-2016 replacement membrane cap and  
FCLA-2015 refill solution. To change membrane cap (do the  
following over a sink or washbasin):  
a) turn sensor upside down with cap facing upward  
b) rotate cap counter-clockwise to remove (see FIG 10).  
c) fill sensor body with electrolyte using needle and bottle of  
refill solution (see FIG. 11)  
d) install a new membrane cap by threading cap onto sensor  
rotating cap clockwise (opposite of FIG 10)  
10.3 MEMBRANE CAP/SENSOR CLEANING. Rinse cap with  
water only. If cap does not clean, replace with new one.  
SECTION 11.0  
SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING  
11.1 CALIBRATION PROBLEMS  
a) Sensor output HIGHER than DPD test  
1) Run in time too short  
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Solution/Remedy  
The sensor  
cannot be  
calibrated-  
ouput is  
HIGHER than  
DPD Test  
1) Run in time too short  
2) Membrane cap damaged  
1) See Sec 5.0 -CONDITIONING  
2) Replace cap - See Sec 8.0  
2) Membrane cap damaged  
3) Interference from water  
contaminants (see Specifications,  
"Cross Sensitivity")  
4) Cable short circuit or damage  
5) pH value less than pH 5.5  
3) Interference from contaminants 3) See SPECIFICATIONS  
4) DPD chemicals bad  
5) pH value < pH 5.5  
4) Use new DPD kit  
5) Increase pH (5.5-8.0)  
See SPECIFICATIONS  
6) Match calibration temp.  
6)Temperatue increased since cal  
The sensor  
cannot be  
calibrated-  
output is  
LOWER than  
DPD Test  
1) Run in time too short  
2) Deposits on membrane cap  
1) See Sec 7.0 -CONDITIONING  
2) Remove deposits or replace  
cap if cleaning ineffective.  
3) increase flow - See  
b) Sensor output LOWER than DPD test  
1) Run in time too short  
3) Flow rate too low  
4) Air bubbles on membrane  
5) Surfactants in water  
6) pH > pH 8.0  
SPECIFICATIONS  
2) Deposits on Membrane cap  
3) Flow rate too low  
4) Air bubbles on membrane  
5) Surfactants in water  
6) pH value more than pH 8.0  
7) No electrolyte in membrane cap  
4) Remove and re-install sen  
sor to remove bubbles.  
5) Remove surfactants and  
replace cap  
6) Lower pH (5.5-8.0)  
See SPECIFICATIONS  
7) No electrolyte in cap  
7) Add new electrolyte, run in  
sensor and re-calibrate  
8) Temperature decreased since cal 8) Increase temp to match cal  
c) Sensor ouput is 4mA (zero ppm)  
1) Run in time too short  
9) Organic chlorination agents  
present in water  
9) Use chlorinating agents  
per DIN 19643  
2) Only bound chlorine present  
3) Chlorine content below detection  
limit  
4) Sensor not wired correctly (See  
SECTION 6.0 of this manual)  
5) Defective sensor  
Sensor output  
is 4mA (0 ppm)  
1) Only bound chlorine present  
NO FREE CHLORINE  
1) Check for Chloramine with  
appropriate DPD test.  
Replace water/ Rechlorinate.  
2) See Sec 7.0 -CONDITIONING  
3) Add chlorine and repeat  
calibration  
2) Run in time too short  
3) Chlorine content below limit  
4) No electrolyte in cap  
5) Sensor electrical connection  
wrong  
4) Refill electrolyte  
5) See SECTION 6.0  
d) Sensor output UNSTABLE  
1) Air bubbles on membrane  
2) Membrane damage  
Unstable output  
from sensor  
1) Air bubbles on sensor membrane 1) Tap to remove bubbles  
2) Membrane damaged  
2) Replace membrane, run in  
sensor and recalibrate.  
3) Non-sensor problem  
3) Non-sensor problem  
3) check PLC or I/O device  
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SECTION 12.0  
SENSOR SPECIFICATION  
FC72 FLOW CELL DIMENSIONS  
12.1 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS. Follow all operating specifications,  
especially for pH and flow rate as noted in the specification tables  
below.  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
SENSOR  
Dimensions:  
Body Material:  
Membrane Material:  
O-ring material:  
Cathode:  
8.2"L x 1" dia  
Black PVC  
polyethersulfone  
VitonR  
Gold  
Anode:  
Cable:  
Silver chloride (AgCl)  
2 -conductor shielded, 10ft (3mtr)  
tinned wire leads  
FLOW CELL  
Dimensions:  
Material:  
5.58"H x 2.25"DIA  
Acrylic  
Connections:  
1/4" NPT inlet and outlet  
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS  
Operating temperature range:  
Maximum operating pressure:  
Flow rate minimum:  
Flow rate maximum:  
pH range:  
0-45 degC  
1 bar/14.7 psi/1atm  
.20 gpm  
0.6 ppm  
5.5-9.0  
SENSOR AND FLOW CELL INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS  
Output signal:  
4.0+/- 0.2mA in air (zero)  
20mA +/- 0.2mA at high range  
(2, 5 or 10ppm)  
Power Requirement:  
Cross-Sensitivity:  
Chemical Compatibility:  
12-24 VDC, 250 mA minimum  
ClO2, ozone, bromine  
up to 50% ethanol/water or  
up to 50% glycerol/water  
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS  
FC72  
Flow Cell, 1/4 inch FNPT inlet and outlet, includes:  
2 each 1/4" barbed tube fittings, clamp, threaded  
flow cell installation fitting  
FCL-ES  
Free Chlorine sensor fill solution, 30mL, 1 each  
FCL Replacement premembraned cap, 1 each  
FCL-RM  
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