AF16-F Colorimeter commonly used to measure color scales mounted on a sanitary thread sensor body

AF16-F single wavelength colorimeter used to monitor apha, astm, ebc and asbc color scales

AF16-F colorimeter with filter validation adapter on a tfmc flange sensor body

AF16-F Color Sensor

Single Wavelength VIS Absorption Sensor

High precision sensor for direct installation into pipelines measuring VIS or NIR light absorption of various liquid samples. Wavelength and optical path length can individually configured to meet the process control requirements with the highest accuracy.

Used For

Color scales:
- APHA / HAZEN / Pt/Co color
- ASTM (D1500) color
- EBC color
- ASBC color
- Gardner (ASTM D1544) color
Color control
- for interface detection
- in industrial waste water
- for metal concentration in plating industry
- of Haemoglobin, e.g., medical / pharmaceutical

The model AF16-F is a single channel absorption sensor designed for inline applications. It accurately measures color or color changes and can be used in a variety of industrial processes, from sanitary CIP/SIP applications to high pressure, high temperature industrial applications. The AF16-F uses light in the wavelength range from 385 to 1000 nm at selected wavelengths. Optical path lengths (OPL) are available from 1 to 1000 mm for process versatility.

Features

Benefits

Inline color measurement in demanding process conditions

No sampling or by-pass installation needed

Fast and accurate color measurements

Immediate detection of color changes to verify product quality

High dynamic measuring range

No change or adaptation of sensors necessary

Different wavelength modules available

Application optimized configuration

Optional calibration accessories

Easy on-site / on-demand verification of accuracy and linearity

AF16-F
Schematic	Sensor Body Windows Filter Measurement detector Optics module Lamp module
Measurement
Measurement principle	1- Channel Absorption of light
Measurement wavelength(s)	385, 400, 430, 525, 750, 1000 nm, others on request
Detector(s)	1 silicon photodiode (hermetically sealed)
Measuring Range	any measuring range between 0 - 0.05 to 2.8 CU (dependent on filter used) (contact product specialist for application specific ranges)
Optical path length	1 - 1000 mm
Calibration	CU (concentration units) application specific calibration
Light source	special incandescent tungsten lamp 5.0 V DC, 970 mA typical life span: 3 to 5 years (25,000 to 40,000 hours)
Resolution	< ± 0.05 % of respective measuring range
Repeatability	< ± 0.5 % of respective measuring range
Linearity	< ± 1 % of respective measuring range (specific to application)
Protection	all optical parts have an IP rating of IP65 or higher
Sensor Body
Material	Stainless steel 1.4435 (SS 316L), 1.4539 (904 L), 1.4571 (SS 316Ti), 1.4462 (318 LN), Titanium 3.7035 (Grade 2), Hastelloy 2.4602 (C22), ... others on request
Line size	1/8 in. to 6 in. (DN 6 to DN 150), ... others on request
Process connection	Flanges (ASME, DIN, EN, JIS), Clamps (TC, ISO, DIN), Female Threads (NPT, DIN), Sanitary Threads (DIN 11851), Tube Ends (DIN, ISO, OD),DIN 11864-1/-2/-3 (DIN, ISO, OD), ... others on request
Process pressure	0 - 100 bar (0 - 1450 psi) - higher on request depending on process connection, materials and design
Windows	1-Pyrex®, 2-Sapphire, 3-Sapphire Biotech
Window gaskets	Silicone (FDA, USP Class VI), Viton® (FDA, USP Class VI), Viton® - FEP (FDA, USP Class VI), EPDM (FDA, USP Class VI), Kalrez® 6230 (FDA, USP Class VI), Kalrez® 4079, ... others on request
Temperature Ratings
Process temperature	permanent: 0 - 120 °C ( 32 - 248 °F) peak 15 min/day: 0 - 150 °C ( 32 - 302 °F)
Process temperature OPTION HT	permanent: -30 - 240 °C (-22 - 464 °F) peak 15 min/day: -30 - 260 °C (-22 - 500 °F)
Process temperature OPTION EX	permanent: -30 - 120 °C (-22 - 248 °F) peak 15 min/day: -30 - 150 °C (-22 - 302 °F)
Process temperature OPTION EX-HT	permanent: -30 - 240 °C (-22 - 464 °F) peak 15 min/day: -30 - 260 °C (-22 - 500 °F)
Ambient temperature	permanent: 0 - 40 °C ( 32 - 104 °F) operation: -30 - 40 °C (-22 - 104 °F) with options HT / EX / EX-HT transport: -20 - 70 °C ( -4 - 158 °F)
Explosion Proof
Ex-proof	none
Ex-proof OPTION EX (EN-D)	Sensor assembly in ex-proof version accor. ATEX (EN-D)
Ex-proof OPTION EX (FM-D)	Sensor assembly in ex-proof version accor. FM (FM-D)
Calibration
Calibration adapter	none
Calibration adapter VB	Filter adapter FH03 for calibration filter used for sensor verification
Pressure and temperature ratings specified herein may be subject to limitations - see instruction manual. The appropriate choice of material for all wetted parts is the sole responsibility of the user. Data given are subject to changes without prior notice.