Measure Sound Velocity and Determine Product-Specific Concentration
 
SONATEC continuously measures sound velocity, for example in acids, alkalis, fats, emulsions and solvents. Concentration is determined from sound velocity using a suitable product-specific mathematical relationship.
 
Measuring Principle
 
An ultrasonic transmitter generates a sound pulse that is detected by an ultrasonic receiver. Sound velocity is determined from the transit time. It can be used to determine concentration with a suitable product-specific polynomial.
 
Applications
 
 
 
Acids
 
 
Alkalis
 
 
Fats
 
 
Emulsions
 
 
Solvents
 
 
Phase Detection
 
 
Process Monitoring
 
 
Temperature drift of the measurement signal is automatically compensated. European patent application: 1 439 438 B1.
 
Technical Data
 
Measuring Principle: Sound Velocity Measurement
 
Measuring Range: 400 - 3.000 m/s
 
Accuracy: ± 0,05 m/s
 
Repeatability: ± 0,01 m/s
 
Response Time: ≤ 1 s
 
Operating Pressure: max. 16 bar
 
Operating Temperature / Temperature Sensor: -25 to +125 °C / Pt1000
 
Material: 1.4404 / 1.4435 / AISI 316L; Hastelloy; tantalum; others on request
 
Input: 1 x analog (4 - 20 mA) & 6 x digital (24 VDC)
 
Output / Fieldbus: 2 x analog (4 - 20 mA) & 3 x digital (24 VDC)
optional: PROFIBUS DP & PROFINET
 
Enclosure Rating: IP65; optional: ATEX (II 3G Ex ic IIC T6 Gc)
 
Power Supply: 24 VDC
 
Sound Velocity and Concentration: Highly accurate determination of both variables.
 
Display at the Measuring Point: Depending on the version, the measured value can be read directly at the sensor.
 
Hygienic Design: Various materials and flange connections.
 
Modular Design & Extensions
 
RHOTEC – Density & Concentration
 
COMBITEC – Concentration Analysis (3 Components)
 
EXTRACT MONITOR – In-line Extract Measurement (°Plato)
 
PLATO MONITOR – In-line °Plato Measurement
 
OECHSLE MONITOR – In-line Oechsle Measurement
 
Sensors & Measurement Technology