OPTISENS TSS 3000

Optical total suspended solids sensor for wastewater applications

  • For use with MAC 300 analytical transmitter
  • Process connection: 1¼ NPT (male)
  • 0…2.5, 10 or 25 g/l (sludge); Max. +85°C / +185°F; 10 bar / 145 psi
  • PP sensor using 4-beam alternating light principle, no optical windows, glass free

OPTISENS TSS 3000 – Standard version

OPTISENS TSS 3000 – Standard version

The OPTISENS TSS 3000 is a total suspended solids sensor for wastewater applications in various industries. It offers different sensor options with multiple optical path lengths for various concentration ranges. The alternating light 4-beam technology of the sensor enables a higher reliability of the measurement than with classic single beam technologies. 2 NIR LEDs (880 nm) light sources and 2 detectors compensate for most errors caused by dirt, aging or light source variations.

The OPTISENS TSS 3000 has no optical windows and is thus glass free. By measuring directly through the PP material layer, measurement errors and sealing problems due to the window material are no longer an issue. The sensor comes with 114 NPT thread that makes it easily fit into an immersion assembly. The sensor can operate in conjunction with the MAC 300 analytical transmitter.

Product highlights

  • Transmitted light absorption principle with pulsed NIR 880 nm
  • With 2 NIR LEDs (880nm) light sources and 2 detectors
  • Ratiometric correction of the measuring signals compensates for build-up of contaminants or aging effects in the device
  • Multiple path lengths: 10, 20, 40 mm   0.4, 0.8, 1.6"
  • For various concentration ranges
  • For connection to the MAC 300 analytical transmitter
  • For installation with immersion assembly SENSOFIT IMM 2000

Typical applications

Water and wastewater industry

  • Monitoring of municipal wastewater quality
  • Desludging of primary sedimentation (clarifier) tanks
  • Mixed liquor suspended solids monitoring

Food and beverage industry

  • Quality control and process monitoring in steam and cooling circuits
  • Heat exchanger monitoring (product leak detection into condensate/steam)
  • Product loss monitoring in dairies

Chemical and other process industries

  • Quality control in industrial wastewater applications

Minerals and mining industry

  • Control of sedimentation processes

Pulp and paper industry

  • White water solids monitoring

Related products

SENSOFIT IMM 2000

Immersion assembly for general water and wastewater treatment applications

  • For use with OPTISENS ODO/ADO/TUR 2000, TSS 3000 or sensors with NPT thread
  • Sensor connection: ¾ NPT, 1¼ NPT (female); Process connection: Telescopic rod holder mounted to handrail
  • Immersion length: flexible, max. 4 m / 13.1 ft
  • Max. +60°C / +140°F, pressureless

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MAC 300

Liquid analytical transmitter for measurements with OPTISENS TSS, pH/ORP and COND sensors

  • Output: max. 6 x 4…20 mA, max. 6 x relay or optional Modbus
  • Input: up to 3 x sensor
  • -20…+50°C / +4…+122°F (ambient)
  • Robust housing for wall-mount or panel-mount installation

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