Product Overview - Hach SC4500 User Manual

2.2 Product overview

Chemical or biological hazards. If this instrument is used to monitor a treatment process and/or
chemical feed system for which there are regulatory limits and monitoring requirements related to
public health, public safety, food or beverage manufacture or processing, it is the responsibility of the
user of this instrument to know and abide by any applicable regulation and to have sufficient and
appropriate mechanisms in place for compliance with applicable regulations in the event of
malfunction of the instrument.
Network and access point security is the responsibility of the customer that uses the wireless instrument. The
manufacturer will not be liable for any damages, inclusive however not limited to indirect, special, consequential
or incidental damages, that have been caused by a gap in, or breach of network security.
Perchlorate Material—Special handling may apply. Refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This
perchlorate warning applies only to primary batteries (provided singly or installed on this equipment) when sold or
distributed in California, USA.
The controller is supplied with a protection foil installed on the display. Make sure to remove the protection foil
before the controller is used.
The SC4500 is a 2-channel controller for digital analytical devices (e.g., sensors and analyzers).
Refer to Figure 1.
The controller shows sensor measurements and other data on the display, can transmit analog and
digital signals, and can interact with and control other devices through outputs and relays. Outputs,
relays, sensors and expansion modules are configured and calibrated through the user interface on
the front of the controller or remotely for network connected controllers. The controller connects to
Claros with a cellular network
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system shows the status of maintenance tasks and gives the status of the instrument condition.
The instrument display is a touchscreen. The instrument enclosure has a protective vent in the
bottom. Do not cover or remove the protective vent. Replace the protective vent if damage is seen.
Note: Some controller configurations have two Ethernet ports for LAN connectivity or for Modbus TCP/IP based
fieldbus communication with PLC/SCADA. Refer to
The controller is available with optional expansion modules. Refer to
on page 7.
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, WiFi network or through LAN connection. The Prognosys diagnostic
LAN connection on page 25.
Optional expansion modules