Burkert Element Type 8228 conductivity meter

Bürkert’s family of Element analytical meters is being expanded to include an inductive conductivity meter that can be customised to the individual requirements of different applications. The Type 8228 features one or two 4-20 mA analog and transistor outputs. The sensor finger is optionally available in versions made of PP, PVDF or PEEK. Users can operate the meter with or without the removable display, which can be used to program multiple devices.

Using an inductive measuring principle, there are no sensor elements exposed to the process media - the coils of the inductive conductivity sensor and the temperature gauge are completely embedded in the sensor finger. The device is therefore suitable for use with aggressive media and in difficult process conditions.

The product is also highly versatile, with a large measurement range 100 µS/cm-2 S/cm. This results in a broad area of applications, reducing the requirements for warehousing of different devices and spare parts. Expenses for maintenance, operation and management of measuring equipment can be reduced.

The integrated temperature gauge enables temperature compensation, ie, conversion of the conductivity values based on a reference temperature. The temperature reading is available as a second process variable in addition to the conductivity and can also be output as a 4-20 mA signal. This eliminates the need to set up a separate measuring point.

The inductive conductivity meter is intended for use with difficult applications, eg, with contaminated and dirty process water treatment, or in PPEK/PPA for CIP applications. The unit is suitable for general application.