Hardness as CaCO3
Applications
- Power plants
- Cooling water
- Water steam cycle
- Boiler feedwater
- Reversed osmosis
- Ion exchangers
- Ultrapure water
- Drinking water

Description
Colorimetric analyzer for the determination of water hardness.
Method
The photometric determination is based on the reaction of calcium ions with an o-cresolphthalein complexone solution, which yields a violet colored complex. The intensity of the color is proportional to the calcium concentration in the sample. The absorbance of the complex is measured at 572 nm.
Features
Measured parameter | Hardness as CaCO3 | ||||
Range
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Reproducibility*
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Wavelength | 572 nm | ||||
Demineralized water | Not required | ||||
Number of reagents | 2 | ||||
Min. analysis time | 7 minutes | ||||
Default analysis time | 15 minutes | ||||
Reagent consumption**
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Reagents and standards
Technical Specifications
Model | 3S-CL |
Sampling Mode | Batch, with freely settable frequency. |
Sample | Pressure: Atmospheric Temperature: 5 ‐ 45°C (41 ‐ 113°F) Flow Rate: 80 to 500 mL/min Connection: 6 mm (¼-in.) |
Drain |
Pressure-free drain Connection: 12 mm (½-in.) |
Input Streams | 2 |
Material | Epoxy-coated stainless steel AISI 304 |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 604 x 380 x 210 mm (23.6 x 14.8 x 8.2 in) |
Weight | 20 kg (44 lbs) |
Power Supply |
Input Voltage: 115 VAC,230 VAC,24 VDC Power consumption: max. 80 W |
Output signals |
2 x 4-20 mA analog outputs Modbus via RS485,Ethernet |
Alarms | 2 SPDT programmable voltage-free relays |
Digital Input | None, Online, Start Extra, Skip Idle, Emergency Stop |
Ambient Temperature | 5 - 45 °C (41 - 113 °F) |
Ambient Humidity | 10 - 90 % RH (non-condensing) |
Protection Grade | IP54 (indoor only, outdoor use possible with external cabinet, not included) |