Endress+hauser CLD18 Compact conductivity device Smartec

Description

Endress+hauser CLD18 Compact conductivity device Smartec

The Endress+Hauser Smartec CLD18 is presented as a highly cost-effective solution, specifically engineered for a wide array of applications within beverage plants. Its primary utility lies in scenarios involving small-diameter tubes where toroidal conductivity measurement serves as a crucial switch function. The integrated design, combining a transmitter and sensor into a single, interference-free unit, simplifies installation and operation. This ensures a user-friendly experience, while the hygienic design actively protects your valuable products and processes from any potential contamination. The CLD18 is instrumental in enhancing the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of your plant by providing fast and dependable process control, particularly during CIP (Clean-In-Place) cycles, and offers optional IO-Link protocol for even smarter integration and enhanced diagnostics, making it a valuable asset for modern beverage production facilities.

Specific Applications In Beverage Production Processes

The hygienic Smartec CLD18 excels in measuring toroidal conductivity across diverse beverage applications, offering precise control and monitoring capabilities. It is specifically designed for Control of CIP processes in the return channel, ensuring that cleaning cycles are effectively completed and efficient. Furthermore, it is utilized for Concentration control in the remaking of CIP cleaning agents, optimizing the use of resources and ensuring proper cleaning solution strength. In product monitoring within pipe systems and bottling plants, the CLD18 provides real-time data to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product integrity. A key application is in Beer production for phase separation, accurately detecting the interface between beer and water, crucial for optimal brewing. It is also vital for Beer-water cut in brewing lines, ensuring precise separation of liquids. Lastly, its capability for Leakage monitoring in pipe systems adds an extra layer of security and operational efficiency, preventing product loss and maintaining system integrity across various stages of beverage manufacturing.

Hygienic Design For Product Integrity And Safety

A cornerstone of the Smartec CLD18’s design is its unique hygienic construction, which is paramount in the food and beverage industry to prevent contamination and ensure product safety. This thoughtful design actively prevents the buildup of residues and allows for thorough cleaning, thereby protecting your products and processes. The CLD18 proudly holds 3-A approval, a testament to its suitability for sanitary applications in the dairy and food industries. It also complies with EC Regulation 1935/2004 and 1023/2006 regarding materials intended for contact with foodstuffs, ensuring that all wetted parts are safe and do not impart undesirable substances. Its suitability for cleaning-in-place (CIP) means that the entire system can be effectively cleaned without disassembly, further enhancing hygiene and reducing operational downtime. This focus on hygiene ensures that the CLD18 upholds the highest standards of product safety and quality.

Seamless Integration Into Plant Infrastructure Easily

The Smartec CLD18 is engineered for “Smart and Easy Integration” into your existing plant infrastructure. Thanks to the optional IO-Link protocol, connecting the CLD18 to your control system becomes remarkably straightforward and efficient. IO-Link provides a standardized, bi-directional communication channel that simplifies wiring, enables remote configuration, and facilitates the transfer of diagnostic data, significantly reducing installation complexity and engineering time. Beyond IO-Link, the CLD18 also offers a standard 0/4…20mA output, ensuring compatibility with a vast range of control systems and automation platforms. Its compact design is another significant advantage, permitting installation in small-diameter tubes without impeding the flow of product or cleaning agents. This thoughtful integration capability ensures that the CLD18 can be effortlessly incorporated into new or existing systems, maximizing its utility and value.

Inductive Measurement Principle Ensures Reliability

The Smartec CLD18 employs the inductive measurement principle for its conductivity detection. This method is particularly advantageous in beverage applications as it eliminates the need for direct contact between the electrodes and the process medium. Unlike contacting sensors, inductive sensors do not have exposed electrodes that can be fouled by deposits or become corroded over time, especially in aggressive cleaning solutions or viscous products. This non-contact approach significantly reduces maintenance requirements and ensures a longer operational lifespan, as well as consistent measurement accuracy. The inductive principle is inherently robust and less susceptible to polarization effects, making it ideal for a wide measuring range from 200 µS/cm up to 1000 mS/cm with a cell constant of k: 11.0 1/cm, providing reliable performance across various process conditions.

Versatile Application In Food And Beverage

The Smartec CLD18 is specifically designed for applications within the Food and Beverage industries, where precise control and hygienic operation are paramount. Its characteristics make it particularly suitable for critical tasks such as phase separation, where it accurately detects the boundary between different liquids, such as beer and water. It is also ideal for the control of CIP processes, ensuring that cleaning cycles are effective and efficient by monitoring the conductivity of cleaning solutions in the return line. For concentration control of cleaning agents, it helps maintain the optimal strength of cleaning solutions, maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste. Product monitoring in pipe systems ensures that product integrity is maintained throughout the process, preventing contamination and ensuring quality. Furthermore, its utility in leakage monitoring adds a vital layer of operational safety and efficiency, quickly identifying potential leaks in piping systems.

Robust Specifications For Demanding Processes

The Smartec CLD18 is built with robust specifications to withstand the demanding conditions often found in food and beverage processing. Its process temperature range spans from -10 °C to 110 °C (14 °F to 230 °F), with the capability for sterilization up to 130 °C (266 °F) for a duration of 60 minutes under specific pressure conditions. The sensor itself is constructed from PEEK, a material known for its excellent chemical resistance and mechanical strength, while the process connection is made of 1.4435 (316L) stainless steel, and seals are made of FDA-certified EPDM. The device can handle process pressures up to 13 bar abs at 50 °C (188.5 psi at 122 °F), with reduced pressure ratings at higher temperatures. It includes an integrated Pt 1000 temperature sensor (class B) for accurate temperature compensation, ensuring reliable conductivity readings under varying process conditions.

Connectivity Options For Modern Plants

The Smartec CLD18 offers flexible connectivity options to integrate seamlessly into modern plant automation systems. It provides a standard 0/4…20mA analog output, which is a universally accepted signal for process control and monitoring, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of existing systems. For enhanced integration, diagnostics, and parameterization, an optional IO-Link interface is available. IO-Link allows for digital, bi-directional communication, enabling easier setup, remote configuration, and access to detailed device data, which can significantly streamline maintenance and troubleshooting efforts. The device supports various common process connections, including dairy pipe, aseptic fittings (DN40 and DN50), clamps (2″), ISO 2852, SMS-2″, Varivent (DN40-125), and threaded connections (G1 1/2 in SS and PVC), as well as a Union nut (2 1/4 Inch PVC), ensuring it can be physically installed in a multitude of pipe configurations. Its high Ingress Protection rating of IP69 guarantees protection against dust and high-pressure water jets, making it suitable for washdown environments.