April 8, 2009) — Emerson Process Management announces SMART functionality in its high-performance PERpH-X pH sensors, Model 6081 wireless analyzer, Model 1056 dual-input analyzer, and Model 1057 multi-parameter analyzer. These are the first in a new generation of Rosemount Analytical sensors and analyzers that will be shipped with SMART capability — embedded calibration that is uploaded to the analyzer from the sensor at start-up, eliminating the need for field calibration.SMART capability is already being embedded in the company’s Model 6081 wireless analyzer, Model 1056 dual-input analyzer, and Model 1057 multi-parameter analyzer.
The new SMART-capable analyzers are backward compatible with all current Rosemount pH and ORP sensors and will continue to operate with all other sensors as well as those of competitors in a standard operating format. The first sensors to be delivered with built-in SMART technology will be the family of high-performance PERpH-X pH sensors. “One of the biggest problems industrial plants experience with their liquid analytical sensors is the need for field calibration,” commented John Wright, vice president of marketing, Emerson Process Management, Rosemount Analytical. “It requires many personnel hours, often in harsh and inconvenient environments with messy solutions.”
“The new SMART family of sensors and analyzers eliminates the need for field calibration since the as-tested calibration data is embedded in the sensor’s memory, and the analyzer reads it automatically, providing immediate live process measurements,” continued Wright. “It’s a huge time and money saver and we are pleased to be able to supply it to our customers.” “We’re leading off with this valuable new capability in pH sensors since they are the most time-consuming because they often have to be recalibrated and replaced more frequently than other types of sensors,” according to Wright. “The SMART sensors will be extremely useful to our customers.
In addition to the built-in calibration, the new sensors also store calibration data making it possible to easily monitor and schedule maintenance on these sensors from a central control room.”
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, metals and mining, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb, Rosemount, DeltaV , Fisher, Micro Motion, Daniel, DeltaV , Ovation, and AMS Suite.
