What Is Mettler Toledo Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM)?

Mettler Toledo Process Analytics Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) is an innovative digital technology for analytical process parameters that combines many features into a unique solution. The foundation of the technology is built from a microprocessor embedded in all ISM sensors. This allows a wealth of valuable features that analog sensors cannot compete with, including a robust digital signal fast error-free measurement, point startup, and advanced diagnostics that clearly inform operators when calibration maintenance or replacement will be required. 

The critical diagnostics tool in ISM is the dynamic lifetime indicator (DLI). The DLI provides technicians with a clear indication of how much the exposure to a process has altered a sensor's condition. In the case of ph sensors by continuously analyzing the process conditions and other factors. The DLI constantly calculates how many days are remaining in the reliable lifetime of the sensor. There is no estimating based on a percentage of remaining life. You receive a precise number of days of life remaining, making it easy to plan maintenance and replacement. If process conditions become more or less harsh, the DLI rapidly responds appropriately. In addition the DLI actually adapts to process conditions to ensure diagnostics are always reliable.

Another important feature of ISM technology is "plug and measure" when connected to an ISM transmitter. The pre-calibrated sensor is instantly recognized and the transmitter configures itself appropriately without any operator intervention. When an exchange of sensor is needed this plug and measure functionality means a pre-calibrated sensor can be installed and be ready to measure in under a minute. This substantially reduces the amount of time that maintenance staff need to spend at measurement points. With its highly informative diagnostics that adapt rapidly to process conditions and its robust digital signal, ISM offers efficiencies in maintenance planning, plant safety and productivity while also reducing production costs.

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Continuous, Inline Process Refractometers Can Help You Improve Your Food Production Process

Adherence to dissolved substance concentrations in food processing is critical for consistent product quality. A refractometer, which measures refractive index, is an excellent tool for monitoring these concentrations. 

When immersed in a fluid, refractometers measure the magnitude of redirecting light, referred to as the angle of refraction. The refractometer links these measurements to the refractive index (nD), a long-established computation of known values. These values determine the concentrations of the solutions. 

Measuring dissolved solids in food production has enormous promise for better efficiency and quality. Many applications use a manual method in which measurements are taken repeatedly and at short intervals, which is inefficient and slows down the operation. Taking process measurements with a pipe-mounted (inline) continuous refractometer, such as the Electron Machine MPR E-Scan, is a considerably more efficient and time-saving method. 

The MPR E-Scan continually checks the concentration utilizing an inline sensor, allowing for accurate measurement of the devolved solids and repeatable process control. Typical applications cover all elements of the food business. Controlling the sugar content in juices, soft drinks, jams, and jellies; measuring the milk-fat solids in dairy products; and measuring mash measurements, wort concentration, and alcohol level are examples in food production. Continuous and real-time measurement reduces production run time and increases efficiency considerably.

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Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Water Testing Instrumentation

Frustrated with Water Quality Instrumentation "Sunsetting"?

HF scientific is committed to supporting rural and suburban water markets. Other water quality instrument suppliers abandon these markets and favor large urban water systems. They then push lucrative service contracts to support their product's complex operating scheme. That's not the HF way. HF scientific will gladly provide in-depth product training, both remotely or in person, and their products are cost-effective and easy to use. That's particularly important for water systems that don't have dedicated instrument personnel or where one operator wears many hats.

HF scientific's value proposition embraces all customers who want to maintain their equipment simply, affordably and for the long term.

Sunsets are beautiful, except when its the sunsetting of your valuable water testing equipment. 

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3 Reasons to Switch to ISM pH Sensors For Bioprocessing

Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) is a digital technology that directly incorporates a microprocessor into sensors, enabling analog to digital signal conversion for greater accuracy and interference-free measurements, plus onboard storing of calibration data predictive diagnostics.

There are three proven reasons to switch to Mettler Toledo ISM pH sensors from the competition. See the proof here.

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HF scientific Products for Municipal and Local Drinking Water Facilities

HF scientific produces instrumentation, test kits, and chemical reagents used to monitor water quality in various applications. Their primary market is industrial and municipal water treatment. 

HF scientific products for municipal water treatment include:

AccUView LED Online UV Analyzer

• Monitors % Transmission and Absorbance of a water sample in real time
• The most cost-efficient option on the market

CLX Online Chlorine Monitor

• EPA approved DPD method for chlorine measurement
• Low-maintenance and low cost of operation

MTOL+ Online Process Turbidimeter

• EPA 180.1 approved
• Built-in ultrasonic auto-cleaning and data logging
• One-piece mounted design for simple mounting and minimal use of space
• Cuvette system with single-day reusable standards allows for 3 minute calibrations on multiple analyzers

Chlorine and Chlorine Dioxide Pocket Photometer

• Laboratory accuracy in the field
• Includes portable, pre-measured DPD Powder Pop® Dispensers

M100+ Laboratory Turbidimeter

• Provides accurate EPA 180.1 approved measurements
• Calibration cuvettes are also compatible with online version

J.A.W. (Just Add Water) Reagent Kit for Online DPD analyzers

• Reagents are shipped dry for lower shipping costs and extended shelf life
• Also compatible with the Hach® CL17 Chlorine Analyzer

ProCal primary turbidity standards

• Made in many different turbidity values
• 20% less expensive than other pre-determined turbidity standards*
• 2 year shelf life of stability 

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The Mettler Toledo M800 Multi-Channel, Multi-Parameter Transmitter

The Mettler Toledo M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simultaneous monitoring of one, two, or four in-line sensors. It offers measurement of:

•  pH/ORP
• optical DO
• amperometric oxygen (DO as well as O2 gas)
• conductivity
• resistivity
• TOC
• dissolved ozone
• flow and turbidity

This multi-parameter transmitter works with Mettler Toledo ISM® sensors. The M800 displays predictive sensor diagnostic information such as Time To Maintenance and offers a Dynamic Lifetime Indicator and an Adaptive Calibration Timer. The color touchscreen of the M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simple, convenient operation. The intuitive user interface guides you through a quick setup sequence and allows the creation of shortcuts so you can get to any menu instantly.

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