Advanced Alpha 2000 Series Process Controllers for Comprehensive pH, ORP, and DO Measurement
The Alpha 2000 Series by Eutech Instruments offers a state-of-the-art solution for precise pH, ORP, and dissolved oxygen (DO) measurement. Equipped with an ASIC-based design, it provides matrix format programming, customizable user functions, online push-button calibration, and robust multi-level password protection. Key features include an intuitive 14-segment backlit LCD, two current output selections, comprehensive relay functions, and temperature compensation capabilities. The series is engineered for flexibility and reliability, making it ideal for various industrial applications.
Advanced Alpha 2000 Series Process Controllers for Comprehensive pH, ORP, and DO Measurement
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lpha-2000 Series Process Controllers lpha pH/ORP 2000 lpha CON 2000 lpha DO 2000 Eutech Instruments
FEATURES of lpha2000 Series • ASIC-based with intelligence and flexibility - matrix format programming • User-selectable functions that can be customized to suit one’s requirements • On-line push-button calibration • Built-in non-volatile memory backup
FEATURES of lpha2000 Series • Multi-level password protection - avoid unauthorized tampering of the system • Auto/Manual selection for control function • HOLD function • Proportional and Proportional Integral Control - Pulse length/Frequency
PROPORTIONAL VS PROPORTIONAL INTEGRAL AMPLIFIER PROCESS SETTING OUTPUT ERROR SIGNAL + - FEED BACK SUMMING ERROR SIGNAL + + - INTEGRATOR + PROCESS AMPLIFIER OUTPUT
PI CONTROL - ERROR CORRECTION PI Control P Control
FEATURES of lpha2000 Series • 14 segment LCD display • Backlit ‘Transflective’ LCD • Two current outputs • Choice of 0/20 or 4/20 mA • 22mA for ‘Out of Range’ condition • Push-button display of set points
FEATURES of lpha2000 Series • Zoomable transmitter output • Galvanically isolated signal output • Isolated 12V/50mA DC output • On/Off delay time for Set point relays • Set point Relay state programmable
FEATURES of lpha2000 Series • Hi/Lo feature for set-points • 4 Relays, 2 for Setpoints, Alarm and Wash • On-delay for Alarm relay • Hysteresis band -- prevent signal overshoot from false triggering & on/off continuously
HYSTERESIS RELAY ON RELAY OFF SP1 Set to LO SP2 set to HI 4 4.5 7 9.5 10 SP1 SP2 FORWARD DIRECTION REVERSE DIRECTION HYSTERESIS BAND ( DEFAULT 0.5 pH ) The controller relay activates when the set point is reached. In the reverse direction, it does not de-activate when the value reaches the set point. Instead, it continues to be active till the value reaches the amount set by the Hysteresis band.
FEATURES of lpha2000 Series • Choice of Pt100 or Pt1000 • Temperature in Centigrade or Fahrenheit • Two wire or three wire system • Choice of ATC or MTC -- independent Temp setting for Process and Calibration • Switched Mode power supply
FEATURES of lpha2000 Series • 80 to 250 V AC/DC auto detect • Detachable back panel connectors • Standard 144x144mm front panel • Protection against EMI with CE mark endorsed • IP 65/NEMA 4X rated field mount housing – W series
FEATURES of lpha-pH2000 Series • pH/ORP mode of operation, both in one controller • ORP mV or ORP % mode of operation • Symmetrical or Asymmetrical input • Choice of use with Glass or Antimony electrode
FEATURES of lpha-pH2000 Series • Auto buffer recognition - choice of 7 buffers • One point Cal choice of 7.00 or 6.86 pH • Electrode status display after calibration • On line offset adjustment for pH and Temp
CHARACTERISTIC CURVE OF CONTROLLER LIMIT CONTROLLER 100% 50% SP1 Xp= 0 SP2 Xp=0 PROPORTIONAL CONTROLLER 100% 50% Prop. Band Xp Prop. Band Xp
FEATURES of lpha-CON2000 • 2 cell or 4 cell operation • Wide range up to 1000 mS/cm • User selectable – 7 ranges • Cell constant input for automatic correction • Cell constant from 0.005 to 9.999
FEATURES of lpha-DO2000 • mg/l , ppm or % saturation mode of operation • Extended range 0 to 300%, 0 to 25 mg/l • Pressure compensation for the % sat. mode • Auto calibration in the % saturation mode • Choice of two cells: 0-10 or 0.5 - 40 ppm • Pressure input in mmHg and Kpa
Combined Electrode Pair Conventional Technique 100 MEG E1 E1 E2 E1- E2 E2 pH Glass Electrode pH Reference Electrode
Conventional Construction 100 MEG E1 E1- E2 E2 E2 E1 pH Reference Electrode pH Glass Electrode
Pitfalls of Conventional pH • Plugging junction • Poisoning of the internal element • Rapid electrolyte depletion • Ground loops
Combination Electrode Differential Electrodes Preamplifier Technique Comparison
Benefits of Differential pH • Reduced cost of ownership • Long life with glass reference electrode • Replaceable quad junction salt bridge • Buffered electrolyte (typically 7pH) • Long sensor to analyzer distances without coax • Low impedance reduces noise pickup • Ground rod eliminates ground loops • Adjustable isopotential point
7 pH Buffer Reference solution when using pH glass 0.05 Molar Potassium Phosphate, pH adjusted with NaOH Reference Electrode Solution Reference solution when using silver/silver chloride wire 4 Molar KCL with AgCL Reference Solutions Standard Combination pH Reference Differential pH Reference
Preamplifier Temperature Compensator Process Electrode (E1) Solution Ground Electrode (E3) Reference Electrode (E2) Differential Technique E1 - E3 -(E2 - E3) (E1 - E2)
Differential pH measurement • Two protected pH glass electrodes • Ground rod • Accurate temperature measurement • Up to 1000 foot cable • Very large reference chamber • Replaceable solution • Volume resists contamination • Any reference from 2 pH to 10 pH • Long-lasting salt bridge • Quad junction • Replaceable • Smooth surfaces reduce fouling.
1.5 Inch NPT threads Huge internal reference chamber Replaceable quad junction salt bridge Low profile pH glass Six wrench flats Short 6-inch body Ground rod Smooth surfaces reduce chance of fouling
Easy Replacement • O-Ring sealed • Quad Junction • Seals in sanitary fittings
Cutaway Reference Electrode Ground Rod Amplifier Reference Buffer Quad Junction Bridge Active Electrode O-ring seals
pH Sensor Care • Dehydration • Detrimental factors to electrode life • Abrasion • Coating • Temperature Shock • Transportation • Storage
Competition • GLI (Patent 3,709,796 and 3,862,895) • Rosemount • E + H • ATI • Aquametrics
Instumentation ? Alpha pH 2000D