ABB has launched ChloroStar, a family of sensors, transmitters and accessories for chlorine measurement and analysis that enable users in the water, wastewater and other industries to control chlorine more efficiently, enhancing treatment and increasing process uptime.
“Accurate and effective chlorination is key to safe and efficient treatment of potable and wastewater supplies, making maximum availability of measuring devices a critical requirement,” said Nikodem Siwek, Global Product Manager, Continuous Water Analysis, ABB Measurement and Analytics. “The new ChloroStar family enables users to count on maximum availability and reliability in their chlorine measurements whilst reducing maintenance.”
The ChloroStar comprises two components—the ChloroStar digital sensor and the ChloroStar cell.
The ChloroStar digital sensor is an intelligent tri-electrode sensor for the measurement of free or total chlorine. Featuring in-built diagnostics, pH compensation and EZLink connection technology, the unit provides reduced drift and increased accuracy, while the membrane-covered design minimizes cleaning and removes the need for additional sample buffering. The sensor is designed for use with ABB’s InFlow multi-cell, a modular flow-cell system which delivers stable chlorine measurement independent of variations in sample flow. A measurement of 1 L/hr (0.26 gal/hr) makes it ideal for applications in drinking water treatment, distribution, or closed loop systems.
The ChloroStar cell is a fast reacting direct-contact electrode sensor with self-cleaning technology for the measurement of disinfectants such as chlorine and chlorine dioxide. Its open-cell flow-through design uses the sample flow to continuously clean the electrodes, preventing blocking and clogging. The cell also reduces operational expenditure through 20 percent lower consumables cost compared to conventional solutions.
At the same time, the design ensures top sensitivity for reliable long-term deployment even in high-fouling applications such as municipal and industrial wastewaters.
Convenient mobile access to essential chlorine sensor information can be achieved via the EZLink Connect App. Using Bluetooth connectivity to send data to a smartphone or tablet, users can view and share measurement and audit data rapidly, as well as track the status of maintenance tasks.
The handheld EZTest 100 chlorine photometer gives fast and accurate analysis of process samples in the field, providing measurement verification to the industry standard DPD method. Lightweight yet robust, the waterproof EZTest 100 is supplied ready to use in a carrying case with key accessories.