The cation differential pH and ORP sensors were designed for difficult applications where conventional sensors are ineffective. These include measurements such as brine solutions to applications as diverse as electrolysis processes and cheese manufacturing.
The problems experienced in these applications most often relate to the reference cell and are the result of either:
- high diffusion potentials at the reference junction
- high temperatures (often encountered in applications such as in chlorinated brine processes)
- and high ground-loop currents.
Yokogawa’s cation differential sensors feature a sealed glass reference and do not have a liquid junction nor any electrolyte to come in contact with the process. Therefore, the sensors do not suffer from diffusion potentials or fouling, which ensures measurement stability while being virtually maintenance free. There are different versions of differential pH sensors available and the significance of the advantages they have to offer over a traditional electrode is appreciated only after regularly using a conventional reference electrode in these difficult applications.
FU20-FTS
The FU20-FTS is the newest development in pH sensor technology available from Yokogawa. This sensor combines the measuring technology of our 12 mm differential sensor and the ruggedness of the appreciated wide body FU20 design in one product.
As is common in the market, Yokogawa uses silver/silver chloride reference cells in its products. In a wide range of applications, this solution has proven very effective and remains a cost-effective solution.
The lifetime of the conventional sensors is highly dependent on regularly maintaining pH equipment. Frequent cleaning is required to eliminate reference poisoning. 70-80% of industrial users will fully benefit from using differential sensor technology in their high temperature and pressure applications.
Features
- No junction
- No open connection from the process to the inside of the sensor
- No possibility of poisoning reference element
- No use of diaphragm hence no issues of plugging or coating of the junction diaphragm
- No outflow of electrolyte so no depletion issues
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FU20-FTS |
| Measurement Theory |
Cation Reference |
| pH Range |
2-14 |
| ORP Range |
-1500 to 1500 mV |
| Temperature Range |
0 to 105°C (14 to 221°F) |
| Pressure Range |
0 to 10 bar (0 to 145 PSIG) @ 25°C |
| 0 to 5 bar (0 to 72 PSIG) @ 105°C |
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Differential pH and ORP Sensor with 2-14 pH Range -1500 to 1500 mV ORP and 0 to 105°C Temperature for Water Quality Monitoring Images
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