wtw KLE 325 User manual

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Operating manual
Standard conductivity measuring cell

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KLE 325 Contents
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Contents
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1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.1 Structure and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2 Recommended fields of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Overview KLE 325
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1Overview
1.1 Structure and function
Structure
1.2 Recommended fields of application
zOn site measurements in rivers, lakes and wastewater
zFish farming
zGround water measurements
zApplications in water laboratories
1Measuring electrode
2Temperature sensor in graphite enclosure
3Shaft
4Closing head
5Cable screw joint
35214

KLE 325 Cleaning
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2 Cleaning
CAUTION
To clean the sensor, disconnect it from the instrument.
Outside cleaning We recommend to clean the sensor thoroughly, especially before measuring
low conductivity values.
After cleaning, thoroughly rinse with deionized water and recalibrate if
necessary.
Aging of the
conductivity
measuring cell
Normally, the conductivity measuring cell does not age. Special measuring
mediums (e.g. strong acids and bases, organic solvents) or temperatures
that are too high may considerably reduce its lifetime or lead to damage. The
warranty does not cover cases where such conditions cause failure or
mechanical damage.
Disposal We recommend to dispose of the measuring cell as electronic waste.
3 What to do if...
Contamination Cleaning procedure
Lime sediments Immerse in acetic acid for 5 minutes (volume
share = 10 %)
Fat/oil Clean with warm water containing washing-
up liquid
Error symptom Cause Remedy
No temperature or
conductivity display
– No connection between
measuring instrument and
conductivity measuring cell
– Cable defective
– Connection between measuring
instrument and conductivity
measuring cell
Measurement delivers
implausible conductivity
values
– Incorrect cell constant adjusted at
the measuring instrument
– Measuring range exceeded
– Contamination in the area of the
electrodes
– Electrodes damaged
– Check / correct the cell constant
– Make sure the correct sensor is
being used for the application
– Clean the conductivity measuring
cell (see section 2).
– Return the sensor
Incorrect temperature
display
– The temperature sensor was not
immersed deep enough in the
measuring solution
– Temperature sensor defective
– Observe the minimum immersion
depth
– Return the conductivity measuring
cell

Technical data KLE 325
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4 Technical data
General features Measuring principle 2-electrodes measurement
Cell constant 0.84 cm-1 ±1.5 %
Temperature sensor integrated NTC 30 (30 k:at 25 °C / 77 °F)
Dimensions
(in mm)
Weight approx. 135 g
Materials Shaft Epoxy
Connection head POM
Cable screw joint PA
Conductivity electrodes Graphite
Thermistor enclosure Graphite
Connection cable Length 1.5 m
Diameter 6 mm
Smallest allowed
bend radius
fixed installation: 50 mm
flexible use: 80 mm
Plug type Socket, 8 pins
Pressure
resistance Sensor with connection cable
IP 68 (2 x 105Pa or 2 bar)
Cable plug IP 67 (when plugged in)
The KLE 325 meets the requirements according to article 3(3) of the
directive, 97/23/EC ("pressure equipment directive").
15.3 21.7
120.0
168.0
16.5

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Pin assignment
Measurement
conditions Conductivity measuring range
10 PS/cm ... 20 mS/cm
Temperature range 0 ... 80 °C (32 ... 176 °F)
Max. allowed overpressure 2 x 105Pa (2 bar)
Minimum depth of
immersion
36 mm
Maximum depth of
immersion
Entire sensor +cable
Operating position Any
Storage
conditions Recommended storing method
In air
Storage temperature 0 ... 50 °C (32 ... 122 °F)
Characteristic data
on delivery Temperature responding behavior
t99 (99 % of the final value display after)
<20s
Precision of the temperature
sensor
± 0.2 K
8
6
1
7
NTC
30 kW
NTC
NTC
Shield
not used
Plug from the front: 4
5
7
38
2
6
1
4
2
5
3
Electrode
Electrode
Electrode
Electrode

Technical data KLE 325
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