ABB Aztec 600 Aluminium analyzer Aztec 600 colorimetric series

Aztec 600 aluminium, ammonia, color, iron, manganese,phosphateSingle- and multi-stream colorimetric analyzers.

The Aztec 600 colorimetric series of analyzers from ABB are a range of range of compact, yet reliable, on-line colorimetric analyzers for the key parameters in water treatment. They combine the unique Aztec fluid handling system with the latest electronics platform, featuring Windows menudriven software, to create a range of analyzers simple-tooperate and maintain; capable of measuring up to three sample streams.

Measurement made easy Reliable on-line monitoring of aluminium for potable water applications,Reliable aluminium measurement

• automatic 2-point calibration

• automatic sample dilution to maximize range

• automatic background color compensation

• analysis of up to 3 sample streams

Easy to operate

• familiar Windows™ menu system

• built-in context-sensitive help

• data trending and analysis

Easy to maintain

• self-cleaning measurement cell

• simple-to-perform annual service

• helpful maintenance diagnostics screens

Full communications

• web- and ftp-enabled for easy data file access,

remote viewing and configuration

• email capability

• optional Profibus® DP V1.0

Specification of ABB Aztec 600 colorimetric series

Measurement range

Aluminium

Auto-ranging 0 to 1.500 ppm Al

Undiluted range 0 to 0.300 ppm Al

Diluted range 0.3 to 1.500 ppm Al

Chemical method

Aluminium

Pyrocatechol Violet (PCV)

Background color correction

Compensated at the measurement wavelength

Self-cleaning

Programmable automatic chemical rinsing – piston

cleaned every measurement

Measurement mode

Batch measurement

User-selectable 1 to 6 measurements per hour

Sample streams

Single or up to 3 streams – sequencing is programmable

Measurement performance

Accuracy1

<±5 % of reading2 or ±0.005 ppm (whichever is the greater)

Repeatability

<±5 % of reading3 or ±0.005 ppm (whichever is the greater)

Resolution

0.001 ppm or 1 ppb

Measurement units

mg/l, ppm, ppb, µg/l

Calibration

2-point, automatic calibration, with the option of manual initiation. The interval between automatic calibrations manually selectable from four times a day to once per week.

The Aztec 600 Aluminium analyzer has been designed specifically for the measurement of aluminium in potable

water applications. It offers reliable and accurate, on-line analysis of aluminium up to 2 ppm. All the sample and chemical fluid handling for measurement, mixing and disposal is controlled precisely by the patented Aztec fluid handling system that cleans the measuring cell with every movement.