KPM KC9 Optical Consistency Transmitter
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KPM KC9 Optical Consistency Transmitter
KPM KC9 Optical Consistency Transmitter
Widest consistency range
Optical consistency transmitters are typically the only choice for measuring total consistency range below 2 percent. ABB offers the latest design in optical consistency transmitters covering the widest consistency range for inline and bypass installations. The variety of sensors utilizing different measuring principles ensures that each application can be covered cost effectively without compromising measurement accuracy.
Robust design in AISI 316 steel & sapphire
KPM KC9 sensors are constructed of a stainless steel measurement cell and sapphire glass lenses to withstand the harsh process environments. The display unit and sensor have protection class of IP65 (Nema 4X).
KPM KC9 Inline Sensors
The KPM KC9 inline sensors can be installed directly to process pipe by using Sandvik NS40 process coupling. The sensor is available with optional retraction system, enabling sensor maintenance without interrupting the process. The inline consistency sensors are developed to measure single component fiber consistency in liquids from 0-14 percent.
KPM KC9 Bypass sensors
The bypass consistency sensors measure consistency in liquids from 0-5 percent. KPM KC9-25 and KPM KC9-50 are suitable for single component fiber consistency and KPM KC9-25 LC for very low consistency applications. KPM KC9-P is ideal for multicomponent stock total consistency measurement. KPM KC9-A includes additional ash consistency measurement.
Remote Display unit for operation
The sensors are pre-calibrated for quick and easy start up. After installation, one-point adjustment is performed against a laboratory test. The display unit has four selectable calibration models for applications with varying furnishes.
Specifications
Sensor type
Optical consistency transmitter
Applications
KPM KC9-25, KC9-25 LC, KC9-50, KC9-IL and -IL V for clean pulps
KPM KC9-25 K for white and green liquor
KPM KC9-P for total consistency of mixed stock with fines and fillers
KPM KC9-A for total and ash consistency of mixed stock with fines and fillers
Output signals
3 × 4–20 mA, active, consistency, ash consistency (KPM KC9-A) and temperature
Binary inputs
4 x closing dry contact, process stop, grade change (2), sampler input
Binary output
2 x closing relays, 230 VAC, 110 VAC or 24 VDC for flushing control.
1 x dry contact opening/closing relay for system alarm
Power requirements
90–264 VAC, 50/60Hz + 3; 20VA (20W), connected to display unit.
Sensor type KPM
KC9-25 KC9-25 LC KC9-25 K KC9-50 KC9-P KC9-A KC9-IL & -IL V
Measurement range
Cs 0–2% Cs 0–0,02% Cs 0–5000 mg/l Cs 0–5% Cs 0–2% Cs 0–2% Ash 0– 1% Cs 0–14%
Process temperature
90° C (194° F) 60° C (140° F) 100° C (212° F) 90° C (194° F) 90° C (194° F) 60° C (140° F) 90° C (194° F)
Minimum flow velocity
20 l/m (5 gpm) 20 l/m (5 gpm) 20 l/m (5 gpm) 60 l/min (16 gpm) 10 l/min (3 gpm) 10 l/min Cs1% 1.5m/s
Pressure class
PN25 PN25 PN25 PN25 PN25 PN25 PN25
Process connection
Bypass 25 mm (1″) Bypass 25 mm (1″) Bypass 25 mm (1″) Bypass 50mm (2″) Bypass 25 mm (1″) Bypass 25 mm (1″) NS40 saddle
Instrument air
If flushing valve is used, pressure 4 – 8 bar (60 – 120 psi), oil-free
Process pressure
Minimum 1 bar (15 psi), turbulent flow
Ambient temperature
Sensor, 0 – 60°C (32 – 140°F);
Display Unit = – 10 to 60°C (-14 to 140°F)
Interconnect cable
10 m cable from sensor to display unit, max 5 in series
Materials
Wetted parts AISI 316, Windows: Sapphire, Display: Polycarbonate
Conformance
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, EN 61000-6-4:2001,
EN 61000-6-2:2001, EN 61010-1:2001
Enclosure class
IP 65 (Nema 4X)
Dimensions (L x H x W) & Weight
KC9-2x 128 x 101 x 97 mm (5.0 x 4.0 x 3.8”) Weight: 2,6 kg (5.7 lbs.)
KC9-50 203 x 101 x 97 mm (8.0 x 4.0 x 3.8”) Weight: 2,6 kg (5.7 lbs.)
KC9-P&-A 128 x 101 x 97 mm (5.0 x 4.0 x 3.8”) Weight: 2,6 kg (5.7 lbs.)
KC9-IL 149 x 79 x 79 mm (5.,9 x 3.1 x 3.1”) Weight: 1,0 kg (2.2 lbs.)
KC9-IL V 283 x 79 x 79 mm (11.1 x 3.1 x 3.1”) Weight: 1,0 kg (2.2 lbs.)
IL V Valve & Jack 362 x 284 x 110 mm (14.2 x 11.2 x 4.3”) Weight: 5,8 kg (12.8 lbs.)
Display 355 x 268 x 95 mm (14.0 x 11.2 x 3.7”) Weight: 2,7 kg (6.0 lbs.)
