Reduce installation and maintenance costs without compromising process reliability
Unique breakthrough technology from METTLER TOLEDO allows process analytical equipment users to reduce the maintenance costs of in line measurement loops.
METTLER TOLEDO’s pH, turbidity and oxygen measurement loops use unique Intelligent Sensor Management technology. ISM sensors open the door to a cost efficient predictive maintenance.
Historically the lifetime of a sensor is determined by its exposure to process conditions and this is often subject to extremes of temperature or exposure to particularly corrosive or abrasive process material. Sensors equipped with ISM technology are continuously monitored for defects and wear, and can therefore anticipate failure before it happens.
For pH loops, predictive maintenance is easy. The adaptive calibration timer calculates the time to the next calibration, based on actual sensor load and the real-time wear in process. This allows the sensor to accurately predict when it will need to be changed or calibrated.
The historic data of each individual sensor is stored automatically so maintenance can be scheduled more efficiently. Whereas conventional sensors need careful and time-consuming calibration in the field, ISM sensors can be pre-calibrated in the lab via a USB connection to a computer and then simply returned to the process. This eliminates the need to handle sensors and calibration solutions in the plant, often under unfavourable atmospheric and lighting conditions at hard-to-access measuring points.
Traditionally calibration data is only stored on the transmitter, meaning each time a sensor is exchanged a new calibration has to be performed. ISM sensors store data, including their serial number, and automatically upload the information to the transmitter on connection.
The iSense™ Asset Suite allows the user to maximise the performance of ISM sensors over their entire lifetime. Simply connect the ISM sensor to a USB port on a PC or laptop and get access to various intuitive analysis, calibration and documentation applications.
Visit: www.mt.com/ism or call Process Analytics team on 0116 2357070 for further information and to request a free demonstration.
