Automatic calibration function pH meter AH-151

Overview

The consumption of calibration solution is 1/5 or less as compared with our existing products*, which contributes to a reduction in running costs.

*When pH electrode is new

The pH meter AH-151 with automatic calibration function performs pH measurement by automatically cleaning the electrode with cleaning solution and performing calibration with standard solution, making it possible to drastically reduce maintenance work.  In addition, by spraying the calibration solution, the consumption of calibration solution has been reduced. The spray amount of the cleaning solution can also be adjusted according to the condition of contamination, which contributes to cost reductions.  With periodic cleaning and calibration, stable and highly reliable pH measurements are possible.

Features

  • Simple Operation with Color Touch Panel LCD
    Use of a 5.7 inch touch panel has improved visibility and operability. Electrode characteristics during automatic calibration are automatically graphed, which makes it easy to judge the lifetime of the electrode.
  • Easy Installation with Delivery in Units
    The pH meter can be easily installed, as all components are unitized except for metal fittings and lifting unit.
  • Reduction in Running Costs

    • By spraying calibration solution, the consumption of calibration solution has been reduced.
    • The spray amount of cleaning solution for each  cleaning can be selected from 50 mL, 75 mL and 100  mL according to the condition of contamination (adjusted to 50 mL as standard).

  • Enhanced Self-check Function
    The pH meter is equipped with a standard function to self-check symptoms such as abnormal measurement values and sensor degradation, which is useful for taking quick measurements against electrode or equipment abnormalities.

Manufactured by HORIBA Advanced Techno

Specifications

Product name

pH meter with automatic calibration function

Type

AH-151-CH (dip type), -CF (flow-through type), -FK (water sampling type)

Measuring method

Glass electrode method

Measuring range

pH: 0 to 14    Resolution: 0.01 pH
Temperature: 0 to 100°C    Resolution: 0.1 degree C

Display unit

Touch panel (TFT color LCD)

Repeatability

pH: within ±0.02 pH, Temperature: ±0.3°C (Equivalent input)

Linearity

pH: within ±0.03 pH, Temperature: ±0.3°C (Equivalent input)

Transmission output

Number of output points: 2, Output form: 4 to 20 mA DC input/output insulation type, Load resistance: Maximum 900 Ω
Output range 1: pH: Can be arbitrarily set within the measuring range
Output range 2: Temperature: Can be arbitrarily set within the range of -10 to 110°C
Hold function: Can be arbitrarily set by selecting from “last value hold,” “any value hold,” and “without hold”

Contact output

Number of output points: 9 and 1 (abnormality alarm), Output form: No-voltage contact output,
Alarm details: Calibration errors (asymmetric potential abnormality, sensitivity abnormality, response time abnormality), electrode abnormalities (glass response membrane crack, short circuiting of temperature sensor, disconnection of temperature sensor), abnormalities of converter (CPU abnormality, ADC abnormality, memory abnormality), shortage of cleaning solution, shortage of calibration solution

Cleaning interval

0.1 to 168.0 hours, Month, day and time of start of next cleaning can be set, Cleaning time: Approx. 2 minutes (default setting)

Calibration interval

1 to 999 hours, Month, day and time of start of next calibration can be set, Calibration time: Approx. 5 minutes (default setting when pH electrode is new)

Contact input

Number of input points: 3, Contact: No-voltage “a” contact for open collector, Contact function: External commands for cleaning performance (automatic cleaning start, automatic calibration start, stand-by commands)

Communication capability

RS-485 two-wire system, Input/output insulation type (not insulated from transmission output)

Combined electrode

Glass electrode 6108

Calibration method

Automatic calibration (lift-up type calibration with standard solution spray) or manual calibration

Cleaning method

Lift-up type cleaning with cleaning solution

Self-check

Calibration error, Electrode check, System error

Sample conditions

Pressure: Atmospheric pressure, Temperature: -5 to 80°C, Flow velocity: 2 m/sec or less, Flow rate: 10 L/min or less (only for flow-through type), Conductivity: 10 mS/m (100 μS/cm) or more

pH standard solution

Two solutions (pH7 and pH4 or pH9), Consumption: Approx. 30 to 40 mL/min (max. 200 mL/calibration), Capacity: PE tank 3 L (calibration approx. 15 to 50 times possible)

Cleaning chemical

HCI: less than 5 to 10%, Consumption: Approx. 50 mL/cleaning (approx. 75,100 mL/cleaning, adjustable)  Capacity: PE tank 20 L (cleaning approx. 300 times possible, using 50 mL each time)

Water supply

Water quality: Tap water equivalent (industrial water possible), Pressure: 0.2 to 0.75 MPa, Consumption: 10 to 20 L/cleaning, calibration one time (in case of default setting for cleaning time)

Air supply

Air quality: Instrument air, Pressure: 0.3 to 0.7 MPa, Consumption: 10 to 15 L/min

Inlet

Supply water: Rc1/2, Air: Rc1/4

Cable gland

8 cable glands for φ7 to φ12 (without cable gland, φ21.5 hole)

Operating temperature range

0 to 50°C (no condensation)

Power supply

Voltage range: 100 to 240V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, Power consumption: 100V AC, approx. 20 W during steady state and approx. 35 W during auto-calibration

Structure

Outdoor setting type: JIS C0920 explosion/splash-proof type (IP54 equivalent), Material of control unit case: SPCC (coated with melamine-based epoxy resin), Metal fittings: SUS304, Stand: SUS304

Mass

Operation unit & pole stand: Approx. 60 kg, Metal fittings: Approx. 3 kg, Lifting unit (dip type): Approx. 1.5 kg (except for dip-type holder)

Note: Although a surge arrester (discharge starting voltage: 400V) is installed for transmission output, contact input and communications, please install an appropriate surge absorber on the connecting line, according to the surrounding  environment, equipment installation condition, peripheral equipment, etc.

Schematics

AH-151
AH-151
AH-151-CH (Dip type)
AH-151-CF (Flow-through type)
AH-151-FK (Water sampling type)