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Dissolved Oxygen: 499ADO

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The 499ADO sensor is intended for the continuous determination of dissolved oxygen between 0-20 ppm. The primary application is aeration basins in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants

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The 499ADO sensor is intended for the continuous determination of dissolved oxygen between 0-20 ppm. The primary application is aeration basins in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants.

The 499ADO is a membrane-covered amperometric sensor. The sensor consists of a gas-permeable membrane stretched tightly over a gold cathode. A silver anode and an electrolyte solution complete the internal circuit. During operation, oxygen diffuses from the sample through the membrane to the cathode. A polarizing voltage applied to the cathode reduces the oxygen to hydroxide. The reaction produces a current, which the analyzer measures. The current is directly proportional to the rate at which oxygen reaches the cathode, which is ultimately proportional to the concentration of oxygen in the sample.

Because the rate of diffusion of oxygen through the membrane depends on temperature, sensor response must be corrected for changes in membrane permeability caused by temperature. A Pt 100 RTD in the sensor (Delta-compatible sensors use a thermistor) measures the temperature, and the analyzer automatically performs the correction.

Calibration is easy. Simply expose the sensor to water-saturated air and press a button on the analyzer. The analyzer measures the barometric pressure and calculates the equilibrium solubility of atmospheric oxygen at the prevailing temperature and pressure. (Delta analyzers and the 1054ADO and 1054BDO, 5081-A, and Xmt-A analyzers require the user to manually enter the barometric pressure.)

Maintenance is fast and easy. Replacing the membrane requires no special tools or fixtures. Simply place a few drops of electrolyte solution in the membrane assembly, place it on the cathode, and screw the retainer in place. To replenish the electrolyte solution, unscrew the fill plug, add the reagent from a squeeze bottle, and replace the plug.

Pressure changes have little influence on sensor response. A flexible bladder in the sensor prevents distortion of the membrane by keeping the pressure inside the sensor equal to the sample pressure.

Several mounting configurations are possible. For aeration basins and tanks, use the handrail mounting. For measuring oxygen in pipes, use either the flow tee or the low flow cell.

The 499ADO sensor is available with a Variopol (VP) watertight connector. Wire the interconnecting cable to the analyzer and run the cable to the sensor. The sensor plugs into the cable receptacle. To replace the sensor, simply disconnect the Variopol fitting and plug in a new sensor.

  • INSTALLS in aeration basins or pipes.
  • RUGGED CONSTRUCTION.
  • EASILY REPLACEABLE MEMBRANE; no special tools required.
  • AUTOMATIC COMPENSATION for changes in membrane permeability with temperature.
  • AUTOMATIC PRESSURE EQUALIZATION maintains correct membrane tension.
  • COMPATIBLE with most Delta and Rosemount Analytical analyzers.
  • VARIOPOL CONNECTOR OPTION allows the sensor to be replaced without running new cable.

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•Datasheet: 499ADO