Potable Water Analyzer measures up to 6 samples/hr.
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Offered in single- or multi-stream configurations, Aztec 600 Manganese colorimetric monitor uses LED and detector to measure passage of light through sample. One piston pump provides all sample and reagent fluid handling for measurement, mixing, and disposal, while front-mounted pushbuttons and Windows® environment facilitate operation. Along with automatic 2 point calibration and self-cleaning abilities, online analytical analyzer offers current loop, Ethernet, or fieldbus outputs.
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ABB Launches New Water Analyzers at Automation & Power World 2009
Aztec range sets the new standard for colorimetric monitoring
Orlando, FL -- ABB Instrumentation introduced the first of three new products in the ABB Aztec 600 range of online analytical analyzers for potable water treatment at Automation & Power World 2009 in late March. Built on ABB's new analytical instrument platform, the ABB Aztec 600 Manganese colorimetric monitor offers enhanced accuracy with simple operation and maintenance for potable water treatment applications.
The Aztec 600 analyzers use an LED and detector to measure the passage of light through a sample. A single precisely controlled piston pump provides all the sample and reagent fluid handling for measurement, mixing and disposal. Measurements are taken before and after color reagents are added to compensate for background color and turbidity. These measurements are compared against the calibrated values to calculate the sample being measured. The analyzer can measure up to six samples per hour.
Key features of the Aztec 600 range include automatic two point calibration. This enables operators to verify analyzer performance against standards of a known concentration.
Accuracy is further enhanced by various self-cleaning abilities to ensure the optical cell and analyzer tubing used for sample measurements remain free of residual particles between each analysis. A patented mechanical cleaning function uses the piston movement to wipe the optical cell with every measurement, particularly important when measuring raw waters where optical contamination can be a real issue. The analyzers also include various user programmable automatic options for cell rinsing and acid and alkali washing.
The analyzers are available in single or multi-stream configurations, enabling operators to use just one device to monitor up to three streams sequentially all with current loop, ethernet or fieldbus outputs. The Aztec 600 analyzers are also simple to maintain. The piston and optical sensor use air to mix the sample and reagents, eliminating the cost and maintenance associated with mechanical or electrical stirring systems. The inherent product design and auto-calibrating features means that maintenance is just required annually, compared to every 3 months with some units.
A key benefit of the Aztec 600 is its ease of operation. Front-mounted pushbuttons allow easy device interaction in a familiar Windows® environment. Operation and commissioning is straightforward, with menus presenting options for setting and fine-tuning parameters. Added support is provided by an extensive context-sensitive on-line help feature.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 120,000 people.
For more information please contact:
ABB Instrumentation
Rob Mapleston
Tel: 1-215-674-6580 or 1-800-829-6001
robert.mapleston@us.abb.com
www.abb.com/instrumentation
