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Vaisala PR-23 Series User Manual

Vaisala PR-23 Series
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IM-EN-PR23-E
User Guide
Process Refractometer
PR-23 Series

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Vaisala PR-23 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVaisala
ModelPR-23 Series
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this document

Version information

Details document revision history and dates.

Documentation conventions

Explains symbols and notes used throughout the manual.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and company names.

Patent notice

Informs about patents protecting the product.

Product overview

Safety

Provides essential safety precautions for product use and installation.

Storage conditions, packaging and transportation

Outlines recommended storage and handling procedures.

PR-23 refractometer models

Describes the different PR-23 models and their applications.

Refractometer sensor

Details the components and working principle of the refractometer sensor.

Mounting sensor

Choosing sensor mounting location

Guides on selecting optimal locations for accurate sensor readings.

PR-23 mounting guide

Provides visual and practical guidance for mounting the PR-23 unit.

Pipe mounting checklist

Lists essential checks for mounting the sensor in pipe installations.

Checklist for mounting in tank, vessel or large pipe

Provides checks for installing the sensor in tanks or vessels.

Indicating transmitter DTR

Mounting indicating transmitter

Instructions for correctly mounting the DTR indicating transmitter unit.

Electrical connections

Details how to connect the transmitter's electrical components.

Prism wash systems

Prism coating

Explains prism coating issues and how to address them.

Prism wash

Describes media and methods for washing the sensor prism.

Configuration and calibration

Configuring output signal damping

Adjusting signal damping to reduce noise and improve stability.

Configuring output signal hold functionality

Setting up the system to temporarily hold measurement results.

Configuring refractometer system

System-wide configuration for relays, switches, and outputs.

Calibrating concentration measurement

Procedures for calibrating the concentration measurement for accuracy.

Configuring prism wash

Setting up and managing the automatic prism wash system.

Troubleshooting

Hardware

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving hardware-related issues.

Sensor specifications

Sensor compatibility

Information on electrical and mechanical compatibility between sensors and transmitters.

Sensor rangeability

Details the refractive index and Brix measurement range.

Sanitary process refractometer PR-23-AC

Specifications for the sanitary PR-23-AC model.

Sanitary probe refractometer PR-23-AP

Specifications for the sanitary PR-23-AP probe model.

Compact process refractometer PR-23-GC

Specifications for the compact PR-23-GC model.

Probe process refractometer PR-23-GP

Specifications for the probe PR-23-GP model.

Process refractometer PR-23-RP

Specifications for the heavy-duty PR-23-RP refinery model.

Teflon body refractometer PR-23-M/MS

Specifications for PR-23-M/MS sensors for aggressive media.

Saunders body refractometer PR-23-W

Specifications for PR-23-W sensors with Saunders body.

Intrinsically safe refractometers PR-23-...-IA, PR-23-...-IF and PR-23-...-CI

Information on intrinsically safe models for hazardous locations.

Safe-Drive

Safe-Drive system description

Overview of the Safe-Drive system for sensor insertion/removal.

PR-23-SD specifications

Technical specifications for the PR-23-SD sensor.

Safe-Drive component parts lists

Lists components for the Safe-Drive system.

Safe-Drive mounting

Instructions for mounting the Safe-Drive system components.

Safe sensor insertion and removal for Safe-Drive generation 2.1

Procedures for safe insertion and removal of sensors.

Wash nozzle insertion and removal

Procedures for installing and removing wash nozzles.

Thermal cover for SDI2-23

Information on the thermal cover accessory.

Blinding Safe-Drive system

Securing unused Safe-Drive connections with blind plugs.

Identifying your refractometer generation

How to identify the Safe-Drive system generation.

PR-23 process refractometers in potentially explosive atmosphere

Equipment

Lists the equipment included in potentially explosive atmosphere systems.

Installation

Instructions for installing refractometers in potentially explosive environments.

Indicating transmitter DTR and STR specifications

Compatibility

Details compatibility between transmitters and PR-23 sensors.

Indicating transmitter model codes

Explains the model code structure for DTR and STR transmitters.

Specifications

Technical specifications for the indicating transmitters.

Transmitter parts list

List of parts for DTR and STR transmitters.

Interconnecting cable

Interconnecting cable model code

Explains the model code for the interconnecting cable.

Interconnecting cable specifications

Technical specifications for the interconnecting cable.

Ethernet connection specification

Cable requirements and connection

Guidelines for Ethernet cables and connection procedures.

Connection settings

Information on configuring network connection settings like IP addresses.

Testing Ethernet connection

Procedures for testing the Ethernet connection.

Instrument homepage

Accessing and using the instrument's web-based homepage.

Collecting data using Ethernet

Methods for collecting measurement data via Ethernet.

Sensor verification

Refractive index nD verification

Procedure for verifying the sensor's refractive index accuracy.

Verification procedure

Step-by-step guide to perform sensor verification.

Sensor verification certificate

How to view and print the sensor verification certificate.

Corrective action

Steps to take when sensor verification fails.

Regulatory compliance and certifications

Declaration of conformity for PR-23 series refractometers

Confirms compliance with EU/EEA requirements for PR-23 models.

Declaration of conformity for PR-23-...-AX models (ATEX)

Declaration of conformity for ATEX-compliant models.

Declaration of conformity for PR-23-...-IA models (ATEX)

Declaration of conformity for ATEX-compliant IA models.

Appendix A. Glossary and abbreviations

Appendix B. Principle of measurement

Appendix C. PR-23 sensor verification form

Appendix D. Field calibration form

Appendix E. DTR command selection tree

Appendix F. STR/Divert mode command selection tree

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