UV254 Method COD Water Quality Sensor, Online Real-Time Monitoring of Wastewater - AMT-COD300
The sensor detects the light intensity after light passes through the water sample, calculates absorbance, and converts it through built-in calibration algorithms to obtainCOD value
Product Introduction
UV254 Method COD Water Quality Sensor, Online Real-Time Monitoring of Wastewater
The COD water quality sensor adopts the UV254 ultraviolet absorption detection principle, requires no chemical reagents, and causes no secondary pollution. It accurately converts COD values based on the ultraviolet absorbance of organic matter in water. The device supports long-term immersion-type online monitoring and is equipped with an intelligent algorithm that automatically compensates for turbidity and temperature interference, ensuring stable data with minimal drift. It is the core intelligent device for real-time monitoring of organic pollution in water environments and is widely suitable for various water quality online monitoring scenarios.
1. Working Principle
Based on LambertBeer's Law: aromatic and conjugated organic matter in water has254nm Ultraviolet light has characteristic absorption; the higher the concentration of organic matter, the more ultraviolet light is absorbed.
Dual-beam light source: one path of 254nm ultraviolet light is used to detect organic matter; one path of visible light / UV reference light, specifically corrects turbidity and color interference.
The sensor detects the light intensity after light passes through the water sample, calculates absorbance, and converts it through built-in calibration algorithms to obtain COD value, and can also convert and output BOD、TOCand permanganate index and other indirect parameters.
Integrated temperature sensor for automatic temperature compensation; most are equipped with motorized self-cleaning brushes to remove sludge and biofilm attachments on the measurement window, reducing drift.
Supplementary note: There are also a few intelligent sensors that use small-scale chemical digestion methods, which require reagent consumption, have larger volumes, and higher operation and maintenance costs. The vast majority of intelligent probes on the market use UV optical methods.
UV254 Method COD Water Quality Sensor, Online Real-Time Monitoring of Wastewater
2. Main Features
No chemical reagents required, no secondary pollution
No hazardous reagents such as potassium dichromate, concentrated sulfuric acid, or mercury sulfate are used, no toxic waste liquid is produced, significantly reducing consumables and hazardous waste disposal costs.
Second-level rapid measurement,24h Continuous online
A few seconds to30 Outputs a set of data per second, enabling high-frequency continuous monitoring, suitable for capturing sudden water quality changes and overflow pollution peaks; traditional national standard chemical methods require tens of minutes to 2 hours, only intermittent detection possible.
Intelligent compensation and anti-interference
Dual-wavelength algorithm automatically compensates for turbidity, color, temperature, and optical path aging attenuation, adapting to high-turbidity and complex water bodies such as rivers and sewage.
Built-in self-cleaning, low maintenance requirements
Built-in motorized cleaning brush periodically and automatically wipes the optical window, reducing biological fouling and scaling, extending the calibration cycle, suitable for unattended field stations.
Digital intelligent output, easy to connect to IoT
RS485Modbus RTU as standard interface, some support 420mA Analog; built-in chip completes signal processing, data storage, and fault self-diagnosis, and can be directly connected to data acquisition instruments, environmental platforms, buoy monitoring stations, andPLC control systems, supporting remote data viewing.
Hardware protection
IP68 Fully waterproof,316L Stainless Steel / Titanium alloy shell, can be immersed in water for long periods, resistant to sewage corrosion.
UV254 Method COD Water Quality Sensor, Online Real-Time Monitoring of Wastewater
3. Typical Technical Parameters (General Reference for UV Type)
Measurement principle: dual-wavelength UV absorption method (254nm + reference light)
COD Range:0100、0500、01000mg/L(multiple ranges optional)
Simultaneous output:CODturbidity, temperature, some output TOC/BOD estimated value
Response time:330s
Communication:RS485 ModbusRTU
Protection rating:IP68
Power supply:1224VDC
Function: automatic turbidity and temperature compensation, motorized self-cleaning
Note: The UV method is an indirect conversion measurement; high salinity and special organic wastewater without UV absorption can cause deviations. Important discharge outlets can be regularly compared and calibrated using national standard chemical methods.
Main Application Areas
- Wastewater Treatment — Real-time monitoring of organic load in influent and effluent to optimize treatment processes and ensure compliance.
- Surface Water Monitoring — Continuous assessment of organic pollution in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs for environmental protection.
- Industrial Process Water — Monitoring COD in cooling water, boiler feedwater, and process water to prevent contamination and scaling.
- Drinking Water Safety — Early warning of organic contamination in source water and distribution networks to safeguard public health.
- Aquaculture — Tracking organic matter levels in aquaculture systems to maintain water quality and fish health.
Keywords:COD sensor, water quality sensor, UV254 COD, online COD monitoring, wastewater monitoring, chemical oxygen demand, real-time water analysis, industrial water sensor