Hygienic measurement technology is now hybrid and modular

Instek Control is pleased to introduce the ITM-51 – the first turbidity sensor with IO-Link developed by Anderson-Negele.

The ITM-51 turbidity sensor offers simultaneous access to digital and analog interfaces through IO-link technology. This means data can be transmitted digitally alongside 4...20 mA technology giving users the ability to switch from analog to digital network technology at any time – the best of both worlds. By combining IO-Link with the modular platform, a unique combination of hardware and software is created that is unmatched in flexibility, simplicity and system compatibility.

In times of rapid technology progress, IO-Link creates investment security. Digitisation, one of the key drives of Industry 4.0, has found its way into many branches of industry and, today, it’s impossible to imagine life without it. With IO-Link, you can reliably manage all aspects of process control and bring all measuring points, control devices, and operating elements into one dependable system. After extensive suitability testing, Anderson-Negele is using this technology as the data transfer standard in sanitary application across the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

With IO-Link, data can be transmitted to the control center and back out to the sensor allowing individual sensors to be set, queried and checked at any time. This makes it possible to detect potential faults, signs of wear and risk of failure at an early stage. Maintenance work can be planned according to true need, and production downtimes can be minimised.

With its application-specific configuration, the modular sensor platform offers equipment that is tailored to meet your requirements, cost-optimised, and enables simple replacement of individual components (e.g., displays, electronics). The optional remote version features separate sensors and electronics housing. The electronics are identical for all sensor types and are recognised independently. This “Smart Replace Design” means each sensor can be replaced simply by plugging in the cable and one replacement unit of electronics housing and cable is enough for all sensors.

The ITM-51’s compact, modular design is a highly configurable, cost-effective solution to meet your specific application needs. With expanded capabilities in pressure, temperature and measuring range, the ITM-51 can now go beyond the typical applications given to turbidity sensors, making the ITM-51 capable of furthering your ability to meet sustainment goals.

Features:

• Compact, modular design
• Extended temperature and pressure capabilities
• Measurement is not influenced by color (wave length 860 nm)
• High reproducibility: ≤ 1 % of full scale
• Selectable output units (%TU, NTU, EBC)
• Extended measurement range: 200…300.000 NTU equivalent

• Phase separation of products (whey-cream-milk)
• Water flush control
• Separator control
• CIP-pre-rinse control
• Yeast harvesting in breweries
• Product quality control