Proteus Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sensors
Features
- Built-in wiper cleans optical sensors prior to each measurement
- Optional internal battery pack for standalone deployments
- SDI-12 and RS-485 Modbus output for integration with data loggers & PLC's
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Proteus is a unique, scientifically-proven multi-parameter probe platform that uses both fluorescence and patented algorithms to monitor biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total organic carbon (TOC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and total coliforms, fecal coliforms and E. coli coliforms in real-time. The instrument is designed for use in drinking water, wastewater, industrial, process, recreational swimming areas, aquaculture and food & beverage applications:
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen that is used by bacteria and other microorganisms during the aerobic decomposition of organic matter.
- Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): COD is a measure of the amount of oxygen that is required to dissolve both organic and inorganic matter with the water.
- Total Organic Carbon (TOC): TOC is a measure of the total amount of carbon present in organic compounds in a water source.
- Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC): A subset of TOC, dissolved organic carbon is the fraction of TOC which can pass through a 0.22 - 0.7µm pore size filter.
- Total Coliforms, Fecal Coliforms and E. coli Coliforms: Coliforms are rod-shaped, gram negative bacteria. Total coliforms (TC) include all coliform bacteria that are present within the water source.
Sensor Options
Proteus can be fitted with up to 12 different sensors to output over 30 parameters on a single instrument. Sensor options include temperature, conductivity, pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, CDOM, tryptophan, chlorophyll, blue-green algae, depth, and more. A central wiper on the turbidity sensor cleans the optical sensors prior to each measurement, reducing the maintenance requirements when continuously deployed. The probe can also be outfitted with a cabled Bluetooth battery pack for spot sampling with any Android/iOS device.
Includes
Included with the purchase is the Proteus base unit with temperature sensor, calibration cup, sensor guard, serial communication cable, serial to USB adapter, digital manual and Proteus Software Manager. Both SDI-12 and RS-485 Modbus RTU are standard outputs for interfacing with environmental data loggers and PLC's. Pair the multi-parameter probe with the NexSens X-Series data loggers and CB-Series buoys for cloud-based data in remote locations via WQData Data LIVE and cellular or satellite telemetry.
BOD Parameter Specifications | |
Units | BOD mg/l |
Range** | 0-2000 mg/l |
Resolution | 0.01 mg/l |
Accuracy | ±5 % of reading* |
Comments | Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
Coliform Counts Parameter Specifications | |
Units | CFU/100 m |
Range** | >1 count/100ml |
Resolution | 1 count/100ml |
Accuracy | ±10 Coliforms* |
Comments | Local site calibration can improve accuracy. Can be used for fecal coliforms, E. coli or total coliforms |
COD Parameter Specifications | |
Units | COD mg/l |
Range** | 0-4000 mg/l |
Resolution | 0.01 mg/l |
Accuracy | ±5 % of reading* |
Comments | Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
DOC Parameter Specifications | |
Units | DOC mg/l |
Range** | 0 - 3000 mg/l |
Resolution | 0.01 mg/l |
Accuracy | ±5 % of reading* |
Comments | Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
TOC Parameter Specifications | |
Units | TOC mg/l |
Range** | 0 - 3000 mg/l |
Resolution | 0.01 mg/l |
Accuracy | ±5 % of reading* |
Comments | Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
General Specifications - Proteus 35 | |
Diameter | 89 mm (3.5") |
Length - w/o Battery Pack | 483 mm (19") |
Weight - with IBP | 2.85 kg (6.28 lbs) |
Number of Sensors | Up to 11 |
Optional Battery Pack | 8 “C” cells |
General Specifications - All Versions | |
Internal Power Battery Life | 1 to 24 month depending on sensors / logging rates |
External Power | 5-15 vdc |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C non-freezing |
Calibrated Range | 0 to 30 °C non-freezing |
Depth Rating | 200 m |
Communications | USB, RS232, Modbus RS485, SDI-12 |
Sample Rate | 1 Hz |
Data Memory | >1,000,000 logged readings |
Logging Rates | 1 second to 1 day |
Warranty | 2 years (All sensors excluding ISE’s) |
*providing adequate field calibration
**customized ranges are available
- (1) Proteus 35 base unit with temperature sensor
- (1) Calibration cup
- (1) Sensor guard
- (1) Serial communication cable
- (1) Serial to USB adapter
- (1) Digital manual
- (1) Proteus Software Manager
- Proteus Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sensor Specifications
- Proteus Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sensor Brochure
- Proteus Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sensor Manual
- Proteus Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sensor SDI-12/Modbus Manual
- Proteus Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sensor Power Options
- Proteus Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sensor Tech Note
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