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NEP-9500 SERIES TURBIDITY PROBE NEP-9500 SERIES ABN 56 007 283 963 TURBIDITY PROBE 8-10 Keith Campbell Court, PO Box 9039 User Manual Scoresby, VIC 3179 AUSTRALIA Tel: +61 3 8706 5000, Fax: +61 3 8706 5049 Version 1.01 – Oct 2017 Email: info.au@observator.com...
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NEP-9500 MANUAL V1.01 Document History Paper copies are valid only on the day they are printed. Contact Observator Instruments if any doubt about the accuracy of this document. Revision History This document has been revised by: Revision Number Revision Date...
NEP-9500 MANUAL V1.01 1. NEP-9500 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an ANALITE NEP-9500 series turbidity probe. It will give you years of service if you install and maintain it according to guidelines set out in this Manual. The ANALITE NEP-9500 series of turbidity probes are an enhanced version of our successful ANALITE 90 and 95 series probes.
Measuring turbidity under these circumstance will require a stilling well to allow the sand particles to settle away from the optic sensor in the probe tip. Observator Instruments V1.01 Page 6 Copyright 2017...
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Current Consumption 25mA maximum when not wiping plus up to 60mA if current output fitted. Power Settling Time 2 Sec Wiping Current NEP-9500 series only. Additional 25mA approx. at less than 10m submersion. Observator Instruments V1.01 Page 9 Copyright 2017...
Supply Common conductor at the end of the cable to reduce the voltage drop along the run. When a NEP-9500 series probe is ordered with the 4-20mA current output, the probe is configured as a (high) current source. The load must be less than 270 ohms to ensure proper operation over the probe’s specified power supply range.
Surge and lightning protection may also have to be considered given that many installations are “in the wild”. It is important to note that the NEP-9500 series probes have the stainless steel casing terminated only to the cable shield. There is no electrical contact between the casing terminated only to the cable shield.
NEP-9500 MANUAL V1.01 7. ACCESSORIES Observator Instruments offers a wide range of accessories for NEP-9500 range of product directly available from the website: Accessories Figure 2.1. Case Figure 2.2. Wiper replacement kit Figure 2.3. Shroud NEP-9SHRD - Stainless protective shroud Observator Instruments V1.01...
The minimum distance between the optic head and any object should be 50mm (2”). The standard casing of the ANALITE NEP-9500 series probes are made of 6 stainless steel but the optic face is made of plastic materials and so should be protected from accidental scratching or abrasion.
NEP-9500 MANUAL V1.01 Physical cabling considerations Cable normally supplied with the ANALITE NEP-9500 series probes is a specially selected PUR sheathed and screened cable selected for strength, chemical resilience and exceptional resistance to cuts, nicks and abrasion. The cable part number is NEP-CBL.
3. In a simple application the probe is simply immersed into the water to the desired depth, but within the depth rating of the probe. Please note the depth rating is based on static water. Observator Instruments V1.01 Page 18 Copyright 2017...
Carefully pull the sensor out of water. Clean the sensor with fresh water and carefully dry the connector (blow air if necessary), then disconnect the cable from the connector. Store the probe in appropriate conditions. Observator Instruments V1.01 Page 19 Copyright 2017...
The wiper is a consumable item and a spare is provided with each NEP-9500 series probe along with a hex key to loosen and fasten the wiper set screw. Wiper packs containing four wipers and a hex key are available (Part Number NEP-9WIPE) as a standard accessory.
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CAUTION: Do not over tighten the set screw or manually attempt to rotate the wiper arm once set onto the shaft. Any attempt to manually rotate the wiper may cause gearbox damage and void the warranty. Observator Instruments V1.01 Page 21 Copyright 2017...
On the field, wash the probe with fresh water and clean it with a soft cloth. In the office, we recommend to clean the sensor with isopropyl alcohol (available from grocery store) and dry the sensor with compressed air. Observator Instruments V1.01 Page 22 Copyright 2017...
NEP-9500 MANUAL V1.01 11. ELECTRICAL CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity according to Council Directive 89/336/EEC We, Observator Instruments Pty. Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that the product: ANALITE NEP-9500 series of turbidity probes and accessories, Manufactured by: Observator Instruments Pty. Ltd.
Damage as a result of improper installation will also void this warranty. Should you require service (under warranty or otherwise) please contact Observator Instruments distributor from whom you purchased the probe, or our Service Centre. If the probe is being returned for service under warranty, please supply proof of purchase and the Warranty document which has been emailed to you during the warranty registration.
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