Datasheet
SILICA COLORIMETRIC ANALYZER
Compact online analyzer for measurement of silica in water
APPLICATION FIELDS
• Power plants
• Ultrapure water treatment
• Cooling water
• Water steam cycle
• Condensate analysis
• High‐pressure boiler feedwater
• Reversed osmosis
• Turbine protection
• Demineralization plants
ADVANTAGES / FEATURES
• Different compartments • Large color touchscreen
To ensure complete separation between the electronics The colorimeter is equipped with a graphic touchscreen
(upper case) and the wet part (lower case). interface showing measured values and status
information. Easy access to menus and functions.
• Low reagents consumption Integrated datalogger with USB download
Minimum operating cost by small reagent consumption, only
2.5 L (0.66 US.gal) for the 16 mm cell / 5 L (1.32 US.gal) for • Measurement principle
the 26 mm cell of each reagent every 60 days with 15 Soluble silica reacts with the molybdate ion in an acid
minute analysis frequency. medium to form a green‐yellow colored silico‐molybdic
acid complex that in its turn is converted to a blue
• Automatic calibration / validation / cleaning complex with the addition of the reducing reagent. Oxalic
Validation, cleaning and calibration are standard features acid is added to minimize the phosphate interference. The
which significantly reduce downtime and operator absorbance intensity is proportional to the silica
intervention ensuring the most accurate results are concentration in the sample and is determined at 850 nm.
obtained. Free selectable validation, cleaning and calibration
intervals.
• Wide measuring range
The determination ranges of the Silica Analyzer vary from
trace μg/L to 150 mg/L using internal dilution module.
• Factory tested, ready for installation and operation
Just connect the power, sample, and reagent lines and the
analyzer is fully operational.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
Measured
parameter Si4+ / SiO2 (ppb, ppm, mg/l).
Measuring
Differential colorimetric absorbance.
principle
Measuring range
0.5 to 1000 ppb (26 mm cell);
1 to 5000 ppb (16 mm cell);
up to 150 mg/L with internal dilution.
Reproducibility
± 0.5 ppb or ± 5%, whichever is greater (26
mm cell)
± 1 ppb or ± 5%, whichever is greater (16
mm cell)
Analysis Freely programmable, batch near‐
Frequency continuous analysis. The analyzer is easily installed in a minimum amount of wall space.
Cycle time 8‐10 minutes, including conditioning before
analysis cycle and rinsing after measuring. In the picture are included the optional accessories:
Reaction cell Temperature heated a) A46ERLS000 ‐ Fast Loop external reservoir with level switch
b) A46SF10020 ‐ Filtration unit 100 micron 230 VAC (other mesh
Sample Pressure‐free vessel
size and input voltages available)
Temperature: 5 ‐ 50 °C (41 ‐ 122 °F)
c) A46SPP0000 ‐ Sampling Pump
Flow Rate: 80 to 500 mL/min
Connection: 6 mm (¼‐in.)
Other accessories, including external dilutors to increase the
Drain Pressure‐free, atmospheric drain
analyzer range and different kind of sample reservoirs are also
Connection: 12 mm (½‐in.)
available. See our website for more info.
N° of streams
1, 2 with integrated switching valve
Dimensions
604 x 380 x 242 mm (23.6 x 14.8 x 9.4 in)
(H x W x D)
Weight Approx. 20 Kg (44 lbs)
Power Supply Voltage: 100 ‐ 240 VAC 50/60 Hz standard or
24 VDC (option)
Power consumption: max. 80 VA
Outputs 2 x 4‐20 mA outputs for measured data
Modbus RTU RS485
Alarms
2 SPDT programmable potential free relays
Digital Input Remote start/stop, start extra cycle, skip idle
time, emergency stop
Working
Temperature 5 ‐ 45 °C (41 ‐ 113 °F)
Humidity 10 to 90% RH (indoor use only)
Installation Wall mount (standard), bench top support
or panel mount (options).
Protection Grade IP54
3S ANALYZERS S.r.l. Via Molino Nuovo 12, 16036 Avegno (GE) Italy
Tel. +39 0185 799024 ‐ info@3s‐analyzers.eu ‐ www.3s‐analyzers.eu
TECHNICAL DRAWING
HYDRAULIC COMPARTMENT VIEW
Vent Sample pump
Measuring cell
Photodiode Inlet pinch valve 1 & 2
LED (optional)
Mixing pump
Inlet pinch valve 3
Drain pinch valve (optional, depicted as not
installed)
Drain
Mini peristaltic pump for reagents
PRODUCT CODES
CL3‐4‐850‐0‐16‐SIO2 Silica Colorimeter, one inlet port, 16 mm cell
CL3‐4‐850‐2‐16‐SIO2 Silica Colorimeter, two inlet ports, 16 mm cell
CL3‐4‐850‐3‐16‐SIO2 Silica Colorimeter, three inlet ports, 16 mm cell
CL3‐4‐850‐0‐26‐SIO2 Silica Colorimeter, one inlet port, 26 mm cell
CL3‐4‐850‐2‐26‐SIO2 Silica Colorimeter, two inlet ports, 26 mm cell
CL3‐4‐850‐3‐26‐SIO2 Silica Colorimeter, three inlet ports, 26 mm cell
3S ANALYZERS S.r.l. Via Molino Nuovo 12, 16036 Avegno (GE) Italy
Tel. +39 0185 799024 ‐ info@3s‐analyzers.eu ‐ www.3s‐analyzers.eu
