The IL55BV2 Sensor provides reliable and repeatable, continuous inline measurement of sludge density, suspended solids and turbidity. The sensor is installed through a mounting boss onto any pipeline that is larger than 65 mm diameter, the sensing element is positioned flush with the inside wall of the pipe. This ensures that the optical surface is kept clean by the flow passing the sensor and that the sensor does not cause an obstruction to the flow.

The sensor is suitable for a variety of applications including the auto desludging of primary and final settlement tanks, where reliable sludge density measurement ensures that downstream treatment processes can operate at their optimum level.

When detecting turbidity the sensor can give immediate warning of a filter failure or of contamination of a process by suspended particles. Partech recommend the IL55BV2 sensor when it is likely that the sensor will need to be removed from the process without depressurising and draining the line, the ball valve mechanism will allow the sensor to be withdrawn quickly and safely. In applications that demand a higher pressure rating the IL55 sensor is recommended.

The sensor is to be used with a Partech 7200 Monitor, full details are available on the appropriate data sheet or from your Partech representative.

The IL55BV2 Sensor is intended for in-line measurement of solids in water. It uses Infrared Light at 960nm and operates using the Back-Scatter Principle. The light is transmitted and received through a lens that is optically split.