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COD Sensor for Industrial Wastewater AMT-COD300
COD Sensor for Industrial Wastewater
COD Sensor for Industrial Wastewater
COD Sensor for Industrial Wastewater

COD Sensor for Industrial 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 Model: AMT-COD300

Product Introduction

COD Sensor for Industrial Wastewater

In response to the characteristics of industrial wastewater such as high impurities, high pollution, and large water quality fluctuations, the COD sensor specially designed for industrial use adopts dual-light-source ultraviolet detection technology to accurately offset interference from color and turbidity, with measurement accuracy up to ±5%FS. The probe is made of corrosion-resistant titanium alloy/316L stainless steel material, resistant to acids, alkalis, and corrosion, and can stably monitor COD emission concentrations in chemical, printing and dyeing, electroplating, and industrial park wastewater over the long term.

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.

COD Sensor for Industrial 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.

COD Sensor for Industrial 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

  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment — Real-time COD monitoring in industrial wastewater treatment plants to ensure compliance and optimize treatment processes.
  • Municipal Sewage Monitoring — Continuous organic pollution monitoring in municipal sewage networks and treatment facilities for environmental compliance.
  • Surface Water Quality Assessment — In-situ COD measurement in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs to assess organic pollution levels and track water quality trends.
  • Smart Water Management — Integration with smart water platforms for real-time data collection and analysis to support informed decision-making.

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