Principle of Operation:
The TU5 series online turbidity analyzer emits a laser beam into the sample and measures the scattered light produced by suspended particles in the sample. The scattered light at 90° to the incident beam passes through a conical mirror and then surrounds the sample at 360°, thereby being detected by the transmitted light detector.
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The intensity of the scattered light is proportional to the suspended particles in the water sample. If the sample contains small suspended particles, only a small amount of scattered light will be detected by the detector of the laser turbidity analyzer, so the turbidity value will be low. Conversely, large suspended particles will produce stronger scattered light, resulting in a higher turbidity value.
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Key Features and Advantages:
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The TU5300 sc/TU5400 sc turbidity analyzer uses a 360° x 90° optical path design and detection technology to eliminate various uncertainties in water turbidity measurement and ensure accuracy and repeatability in low turbidity measurement
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This series of high-precision turbidity analyzers supports single-point calibration in the 0 – 40 NTU range, making the calibration process more time-saving and labor-saving
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The Prognosys predictive diagnostics system can predict instrument maintenance and remind of possible instrument problems
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It comes with an automatic cleaning device, reducing the surface area to be cleaned and reducing maintenance work
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The TU5300 sc/TU5400 sc laser turbidity analyzer significantly reduces the time required for turbidity measurement, with fast testing, fast response, and water savings
Technical Specifications
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Light source 650 nm (EPA) or 850 nm (ISO), max. 1 mW.
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Class 2 laser product: contains a non-user-serviceable Class 2 laser. In accordance with Laser Notice No. 50, this product complies with IEC/EN 60825-1 and 21 CFR1040.10
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Measuring range EPA:
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0 to 700 NTU, FNU, TE/F, FTU; 0 to 175 EBC
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ISO:0 to 1000 NTU / FNU / TE/F / FTU; 0 to 250 EBC
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Accuracy ±2% of reading or ±0.01 NTU from 0 to 40 NTU (whichever is greater)
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According to Formazin primary standards, ±10% of reading from 40 to 1000 NTU at 25 °C (77 °F)
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Resolution 0.0001 NTU / FNU / TE/F / FTU / EBC
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Repeatability TU5300 sc: 0.001 NTU or 1% of reading (whichever is greater)
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at 25℃ (77 °F) (>0.025 NTU range)
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TU5400 sc: 0.0006 NTU or 1% of reading (whichever is greater)
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at 25℃ (77 °F) (>0.025 NTU range)
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Stray light < 10 mNTU
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Measurement units NTU, FNU, TE/F, FTU, EBC
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Signal averaging time approx. 5 to 90 seconds (default: approx. 30 seconds)
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Response time T90 < approx. 30 seconds at 100 mL/min
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Sample temperature 2 to 70°C (35.6 to 158°F)
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Sample pressure max. 6 bar (87 psi) from 2 to 40°C (35.6 to 104°F);
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max. 3 bar (43.5 psi) from 40°C to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
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Sample flow rate 100 to 1000 mL/min; ideal flow rate: 200 to 500 mL/min
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Operating temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
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Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
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Storage temperature -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
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Certifications Complies with CE standards; US FDA accession number: 1420493-xxx
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In accordance with Laser Notice No. 50, this product complies with IEC/EN 60825-1 and 21 CFR 1040.10
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Dimensions (H x W x D) 249 mm x 268 mm x 190 mm
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Weight Instrument with measurement head: 2.7 kg (6 lb); instrument with optional automatic cleaning module: 5 kg (11 lb)
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Warranty 1 year
Ordering Guide
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TU5300 sc/TU5400 sc Laser Turbidity Analyzer
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LXV445.99.30112 TU5300sc online laser turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, EPA version
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LXV445.99.50112 TU5300sc online laser turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, flow sensor, EPA version
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LXV445.99.30122 TU5300sc online laser turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, ISO version
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LXV445.99.50122 TU5300sc online laser turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, flow sensor, ISO version
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LXV445.99.30212 TU5400sc online laser ultra-low range turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, EPA version
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LXV445.99.50212 TU5400sc online laser ultra-low range turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, flow sensor, EPA version
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LXV445.99.30222 TU5400sc online laser ultra-low range turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, ISO version
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LXV445.99.50222 TU5400sc online laser ultra-low range turbidity analyzer, automatic cleaning module, flow sensor, ISO version
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Calibration and Verification
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LZY898 StablCal calibration kit
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LZY834 TU5300sc/ TU5400sc measurement vial
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LZV946 TU5200 sample vial
Accessories
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LQV159.99.00002 TU5300sc/TU5400sc automatic cleaning module
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LQV160.99.00002 TU5300sc/TU5400sc flow sensor
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LZY876 TU5300sc/TU5400sc desiccant cartridge
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LZY907 TU5300sc/TU5400sc maintenance kit
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LZY903 TU5200/TU5300sc/TU5400sc manual vial wiper
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LZQ165 Silicone vial wiper, automatic cleaning module
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LZQ176 Fiber vial wiper, automatic cleaning module
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LZY906 TU5300sc/TU5400sc vial replacement tool
Source: Public information from the HACH water quality website
Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment · HACH-ONLINE — Application Case
Project Background
The project covers the inlet, biological and outlet stages of a municipal plant. The work centres on HACH-ONLINE and the core task is continuous outfall monitoring with Hach online instruments.
Operating Challenges
The medium and duty are characterised by high solids and corrosive fractions, with large diurnal flow swings, and effluent parameters drift and probes foul with sludge and biofilm. So HACH-ONLINE cannot be specified generically — it calls for configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning.
Solution
The Ainstru engineering team worked through the online water-analysis line: integrating around each online monitoring point. The configuration involves configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning, with these requirements in view: stable compliance with Grade 1A discharge limits and online data reporting.
Results
Since start-up the system has run steadily; the practical result is steady reagent and consumable supply, making upkeep predictable.
Food & Beverage · HACH-ONLINE — Application Case
Project Overview
The site is dosing, pasteurising, filling and CIP stages. The customer wanted HACH-ONLINE properly configured on the existing plant, with the aim of continuous outfall monitoring with Hach online instruments.
Technical Challenges
What actually causes trouble is syrups, dairy and beverages that scale easily, under strict hygienic requirements, and frequent cleaning demands instruments that withstand hot CIP/SIP caustic cycles. All of this means the HACH-ONLINE configuration has to involve configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning.
Configuration
Supply and installation were organised through the online water-analysis line: integrating around each online monitoring point. On site this meant configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning, checked line by line against: food-safety and hygienic design per 3-A / EHEDG.
Performance
After commissioning the outcome is steady reagent and consumable supply, making upkeep predictable, and the readings are now used for process tuning.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical · HACH-ONLINE — Application Case
Site Conditions
This is a Chemical & Pharmaceutical customer whose plant is at reactors, metering vessels and finished-product tanks. The main task was continuous outfall monitoring with Hach online instruments.
The Problem
The difficulty lies in highly corrosive media with solvents and crystallisation, partly in explosive atmospheres; at the same time corrosion plus Ex protection shortens instrument life and makes downtime costly. Specification therefore means configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning.
What We Did
We took a online water-analysis line approach — integrating around each online monitoring point. Delivery was built around configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning, with point-by-point checks on: Ex certification and GMP traceability of records.
Operating Outcome
In service the system performs as intended — steady reagent and consumable supply, making upkeep predictable, with routine maintenance falling noticeably.
Power & Energy · HACH-ONLINE — Application Case
Application Context
boiler feedwater, turbine condensate and FGD/DeNOx systems is a typical Power & Energy duty. The project started from HACH-ONLINE, focusing on continuous outfall monitoring with Hach online instruments.
Process Constraints
drift under high temperature and pressure, with very costly unplanned outages, and high temperature and pressure with both steam and saline water only amplify it. The HACH-ONLINE specification must therefore cover configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning.
Delivery Approach
Delivery was handled as the online water-analysis line — integrating around each online monitoring point. Execution centred on configured by monitoring range, reagent replacement interval and conditioning, together with compliance with power-industry codes and unit availability targets.
Field Results
Operation shows the benefit clearly — steady reagent and consumable supply, making upkeep predictable, with confidence in this measuring point improving markedly.
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