TriOS NICO plus UV Nitrate Sensor
Features
- Internal compensation for temperature, turbidity, and organic substances
- RS-485 Modbus RTU output for integration with data collection platforms
- Optional W55 V2 wiper cleans optics & reduces maintenance intervals
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
- More
The new TriOS NICO plus not only offers the parameters NO3-N, NO3, NOx-N and NOx previously known from NICO, but has now been expanded to include numerous additional parameters. These include UVT254, UVT254n, SAK254, CSBeq, BSBeq, TOCeq, DOCeq, turbidity and TSSeq.
An internal temperature correction additionally increases the stability of the measured values. Equipped with the innovative G2 interface with web browser configuration and internal data logger, NICO plus has features that are significantly above the currently available devices on the market, in combination with an attractive price.
The sensor can be easily integrated into existing process control systems and external data loggers using the native RS-485 Modbus RTU output, and the optional W55 V2 wiper reduces maintenance intervals by cleaning the optics before each measurement.
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Light Source
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Xenon flash lamp
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Detector
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4 photo diodes + filter
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Measurement Principle
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Attenuation
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Optical Path
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0,3 mm, 1 mm, 2 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, 50 mm
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Parameter
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NO3-N, NO3, NOx-N, NOx, UVT254, UVT254n, SAC254, CODeq, BODeq, TOCeq, DOCeq, Turb, TSSeq
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Measurement Range
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See measurement ranges
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Measurement Accuracy
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± (5 % + 2-fold detection limit)
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Turbidity Compensation
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Yes
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Data Logger
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~ 2 GB
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T100 Response Time
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20 s
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Measurement Interval
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≥ 10 s
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Housing Material
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Stainless steel (1.4571/1.4404) or titanium (3.7035)
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Dimensions (L x Ø)
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~ 470 mm x 48 mm (10 mm path)
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~ 18.5“ x 1.9“ (with10 mm path)
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Weight (Stainless Steel)
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~ 3 kg
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~ 6.6 lbs
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Digital Interface
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Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-485 (Modbus RTU)
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Power Consumption
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≤ 7 W
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Power Supply
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12...24 VDC (± 10 %)
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Maintenance Effort
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≤ 0.5 h/month (typical)
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Calibration/Maintenance Interval
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24 months
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System Compatibility
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Modbus RTU
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Warranty
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1 year (EU: 2 years)
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USA: 2 years
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Max. Pressure with SubConn
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30 bar
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~ 435 psig
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Max. Pressure with Fixed Cable
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3 bar
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~ 43.5 psig
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Max. Pressure in FlowCell
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1 bar, 2...4 L/min
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~ 14.5 psig at 0.5 to 1.0 gpm
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Protection Type
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IP68
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NEMA 6P
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Sample Temperature
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+2...+40 °C
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~ +36 °F to +104 °F
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Ambient Temperature
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+2...+40 °C
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~ +36 °F to +104 °F
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Storage Temperature
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-20...+80 °C
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~ -4 °F to +176 °F
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Inflow Velocity
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0,1...10 m/s
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~ 0.33 to 33 fps
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Select Options
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