Global Water WQ730 Turbidity Sensor
Features
- 4-20 mA output
- Marine grade cable with strain relief
- Rugged stainless steel and Delrin sensor housing
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Global Water’s WQ730 Turbidity Sensor is a highly accurate submersible instrument for in-situ environmental or process monitoring. Applications for the WQ730 include: water quality testing and management, river monitoring, stream measurement, reservoir water quality testing, groundwater testing, water and wastewater treatment, and effluent and industrial control.
In accordance with USEPA Method 180.1 for turbidity measurement, the WQ730 Turbidity Sensors are a 90 degree scatter nephelometer. The WQ730 turbidity sensor directs a focused beam into the monitored water. The light beam reflects off particles in the water, and the resultant light intensity is measured by the turbidity sensor’s photodetector positioned at 90 degrees to the light beam. The light intensity detected by the turbidity sensor is directly proportional to the turbidity of the water. The WQ730 utilizes a second light detector to correct for light intensity variations, color changes, and minor lens fouling.
For environmental or process monitoring, simply place the turbidity sensor directly in the water and position it where the turbidity is to be monitored. Since the turbidity sensor uses light to detect the water’s turbidity ensure that the minimum amount of external light possible is exposed to the monitoring site.
Output | 4-20mA (both ranges) |
Range |
0-50 NTU and 0-1000 NTU |
Accuracy | + 1% of full scale |
Meter Resolution | +12 bit |
Maximum Pressure |
30 psi |
Method |
Nephelometer with correction |
Operating Voltage | 10-36 VDC @ 40 MS |
Current Draw |
30 mA plus sensor output |
Warm Up Time |
5 seconds minimum |
Materials |
306 stainless steel, delrin, polyether jacketed cable. |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 122°F (-10 to +50°C) |
Light Source |
Infrared LED, (880nm) |
Cable Length |
25 ft standard |
Size of Probe | Body= 1 1/2 x 8.5 inches (3.8 x 21.6 cm) (Dia x Length) |
Weight | 1lb (454 g) |
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