KEMTRAK TC007 NIR Backscatter Photometer
The Kemtrak TC007 is a high-resolution NIR backscatter photometer designed for accurate measurement of high-concentration suspended solids. Where traditional turbidity-based instruments lose resolution and effectively stop working at around 1% suspended solids, the TC007 continues to perform – delivering reliable measurements from 5 NTU up to 100% suspended solids.
By giving operators real-time visibility across the full concentration range, the TC007 enables tighter process control, improved product consistency, and the opportunity for meaningful cost savings.
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Description
Key Benefits
- Wide measurement range: 5 NTU to 100% suspended solids
- High resolution at high concentrations: Overcomes the optical density limits of conventional turbidity meters
- Zero maintenance design: No moving parts and no serviceable components at the process
- Proprietary NIR measurement technique: Stable, repeatable backscatter measurement
- Flexible engineering units: Display in NTU, FTU, ppm, mg/l, g/l or %
- Hygienic and robust probes:
- Tri-Clamp backscatter probe for sanitary pipelines
- Ø12 mm PG13.5 immersion probe for tank and vessel installations
- CIP-ready construction: Probes designed to withstand CIP temperatures and chemicals
- Easy system integration:
- Analogue output (0/4–20 mA)
- Modbus (slave) over TCP/IP
- Profibus (optional)
- User-friendly operation: Local and web-based graphical user interface (TCP/IP)
- Hazardous area options: ATEX Ex d IIB + H₂ T6 IP66 Category II 2 G available
Typical Applications
The Kemtrak TC007 is ideal for applications where suspended solids, cell density, or interface changes need to be tightly controlled, including:
- Fermentation control and biomass monitoring
- Cell density measurement in bioprocessing
- Crystallization and slurry monitoring
- Interface detection in separation processes
- Milk fat and other dairy solids measurement
- High concentration suspensions where conventional turbidity meters fail
A typical installation example is a TC007 measurement probe with DN25 / 1″ Tri-Clamp connection mounted on a DN50 / 2″ sanitary pipeline, providing stable, in-line measurement directly in the process.
How It Works
The Kemtrak TC007 uses a robust fibre optic backscatter probe designed for demanding process environments and CIP regimes. The probe contains no electronics or serviceable parts at the measurement point, improving reliability and making it suitable for hygienic and hazardous area installations.
The system consists of two main components:
- Photometer Unit
- Houses the NIR light source, detectors, and all electronics.
- Processes the return signal and outputs a concentration value in the desired engineering units.
- Measurement Probe
- Industrial fibre optic backscatter probe installed directly in the process stream or vessel.
- Transmits NIR light into the process and collects the backscattered light returning from suspended particles.
Backscattered light intensity is correlated with the concentration of suspended solids. By using NIR wavelengths and a proprietary measurement technique, the TC007 maintains sensitivity across a very wide concentration range, from low turbidity through to fully concentrated suspensions.
Work With Westech Industrial
Westech Industrial supplies the Kemtrak TC007 NIR Backscatter Photometer along with the application expertise to ensure you get the most from your measurement system. Our team can help with:
- Selecting the right probe style and process connection
- Defining ranges and scaling for your specific process
- Integration with your existing control system and SCADA
Contact your local Westech Industrial representative for more information or to discuss your suspended solids monitoring application.
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Kemtrak is a company producing in-line measuring instruments and automation solutions for the industrial process engineering industry. Our goal is to partner with our customers through a network of experienced distributors to produce successful measurement and control solutions.
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