Pyxis EM-500 Chlorophyll-A Inline Sensor
Inline fluorescence sensor for real-time chlorophyll-a (algae) monitoring, reagent-free. Suited to raw water intake and cooling water source monitoring.
Pyxis EM-500 Chlorophyll-A Inline Sensor
The Pyxis EM-500 is an inline chlorophyll-a sensor that uses fluorescence detection to monitor algae concentration in real time, without reagents or wet chemistry. It is suited to raw water intake monitoring, algae bloom detection in cooling water sources, and process water quality tracking where biological fouling risk needs early warning. Isolated 4-20mA analog and RS-485 Modbus outputs support direct integration with a PLC, SCADA, or third-party controller.
Description
The Pyxis EM-500 is an inline chlorophyll-a sensor that uses fluorescence detection to monitor algae concentration in real time, without reagents or wet chemistry. It is suited to raw water intake monitoring, algae bloom detection in cooling water sources, and process water quality tracking where biological fouling risk needs early warning.
Because detection is fluorescence-based, the sensor avoids the consumables and upkeep associated with wet-chemistry algae monitoring methods, giving continuous readings without reagent replenishment.
Isolated 4-20mA analog and RS-485 Modbus outputs support direct integration with a PLC, SCADA, or third-party controller, and diagnosis, calibration, and cleanliness checks are handled through the MA-CR Bluetooth adapter and the uPyxis mobile app.
Why Use This
Early warning for biological fouling
Real-time chlorophyll-a monitoring flags algae bloom risk in raw water intake and cooling water sources before fouling becomes a problem.
No reagents or wet chemistry
Fluorescence detection eliminates the consumables and upkeep associated with reagent-based algae testing.
Straightforward controller integration
Isolated 4-20mA analog and RS-485 Modbus outputs connect directly to a PLC, SCADA, or third-party controller.
Applications
- Raw water intake monitoring — real-time chlorophyll-a tracking at intake points
- Algae bloom detection in cooling water sources — early identification of algae concentration changes
- Process water quality tracking — early warning for biological fouling risk
FAQ
Does this sensor require reagents or chemical consumables?
No. It uses fluorescence detection to monitor algae concentration in real time, without reagents or wet chemistry.
What is it typically used to monitor?
It is suited to raw water intake monitoring, algae bloom detection in cooling water sources, and process water quality tracking for early biological fouling warning.
How does it integrate with a control system?
Via isolated 4-20mA analog and RS-485 Modbus outputs for direct integration with a PLC, SCADA, or third-party controller.
How is it calibrated?
Diagnosis, calibration, and cleanliness checks are handled through the MA-CR Bluetooth adapter and the uPyxis mobile app.
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