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Consultancy and support for your process measurement

We advise and support you right from the start. Based on your requirements, we develop cost-effective solutions for your production process, with the aim of ensuring that your investment adds value to your business.

We regard providing comprehensive support to our customers and partners as a key responsibility, which is crucial in a competitive environment. The extent of the support required depends on the customer’s individual circumstances and needs, which is why we offer a wide range of sensors and services.

You can rely on the expert support of our specialist staff worldwide at every stage – whether for measurement consultancy, induction, on-site commissioning or training sessions.

It goes without saying that we always ensure we are at the cutting edge of technology in order to guarantee high quality standards and a rapid response time.

 

Understand measurement terminology

All glossary terms

How does the design of an in-line measurement system begin?

Project planning begins with a clearly defined target parameter. ‘Measuring concentration’ is only sufficiently described once the constituent or aggregate parameter, unit and operating range have been established. For sludge, this may refer to dry matter; for a known solution, a defined mass fraction. The concentration terms help to clearly distinguish between these specifications.

Next, the medium, temperature, formulation variants and installation situation are considered. It is also relevant how the value will be used later: as a trend for operation, for an alarm, or as an input for an authorised control system. This objective gives rise to requirements regarding temporal allocation, data transmission and the handling of invalid conditions.

What steps ensure that commissioning is traceable?

  1. Check the installation, fill level and accessibility of the measuring point.
  2. Assign the signal transmission and display to the agreed unit.
  3. Record representative reference samples with appropriate time stamps.
  4. Establish a product-specific calibration relationship within the actual operating range.
  5. Evaluate independent comparison samples and document any remaining deviations.

Calibration is therefore part of a comparison plan. The entry of a laboratory value alone does not confirm measurement performance across the entire operating range. Averaging and sample transport should be taken into account, particularly in rapidly changing processes.

How are subsequent deviations investigated?

If measurement values appear abnormal, the entire measurement chain must first be examined. Changes to the formulation, temperature, sampling or installation can influence the relationship. A calibration curve should not be repeatedly adjusted without investigating such causes. A documented baseline helps to distinguish new operating conditions from technical modifications.

When making a service enquiry, it is helpful to provide the time, the displayed value, a reference sample and the operating condition. Please also include any changes made since the last plausible measurement. The MicroSinus product information describes the available functions; you can use the contact form to submit the specific task at hand. The glossary on online measurement also explains how process values and laboratory references are related.