NICO Nitrate Sensor
Based on the device platform concept of TriOS sensors like OPUS, LISA and VIPER, TriOS introduces NICO: a low-cost nitrate sensor / UV photometer for the determination of nitrate.
More information| Measurement technology |
light source: Xenon flash lamp detector: 4 photo diodes + filter |
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| Measurement principle | Attenuation | ||
| Optical path | 0.3 mm, 1 mm, 2 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 50 mm | ||
| Parameters | NO3-N, NO3, NOx-N, NOx (calibrated with NO3 standard solution | ||
| Measurement range |
1 mm path: 0.5...60 mg/L NO3-N 10 mm path: 0.05...6 mg/L NO3-N |
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| Measurement accuracy |
± (5 % + 0.1 mg/L NO3-N) with 10 mm path ± (5 % + 1 mg/L NO3-N) with 1 mm path |
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| Turbidity compensation | Yes | ||
| Data logger | ~ 2 GB | ||
| T100 response time | 20 s | ||
| Measurement interval | ≥ 10 s | ||
| Housing material | Stainless steel (1.4571/1.4404) or titanium (3.7035) | ||
| Dimensions (L x Ø) |
~470 mm x 48 mm (with 10 mm path) |
~ 18.5“ x 1.9“ (with 10 mm path) | |
| Weight |
stainless steel: ~ 3 kg |
~ 6.6 lbs | |
| titanium: ~ 2 kg | ~ 4.4 lbs | ||
| Interface |
digital: Ethernet (TCP/IP) RS-485 (Modbus RTU |
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| Power consumption | ≤ 7 W | ||
| Power supply | 12...24 VDC (± 10 %) | ||
| Required supervision | Typically ≤ 0.5 h/month | ||
| Calibration/maintenance interval | 24 months | ||
| System compatibility | Modbus RTU | ||
| Warranty |
1 year (EU: 2 years) |
US: 2 years | |
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Installation |
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| Max. pressure |
with SubConn: 30 bar |
~ 435 psig | |
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with fixed cable: 3 bar |
~ 43.5 psig | ||
| in flow unit: 1 bar, 2...4 L/min | ~ 14.5 psig at 0.5 to 1 gpm | ||
| Protection type |
IP68 NEMA 6P |
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Sample temperature |
+2...+40 °C ~ +36 °F to +104 °F |
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| Ambient temperature |
+2...+40 °C ~ +36 °F to +104 °F |
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| Storage temperature |
-20...+80 °C ~ -4 °F to +176 °F |
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| Inflow velocity |
0.1...10 m/s ~ 0.33 fps to 33 fps |
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Based on the device platform concept of TriOS sensors like OPUS, LISA and VIPER, TriOS introduces NICO: a low-cost nitrate sensor / UV photometer for the determination of nitrate. The four detection channels enable a precise optical determination of nitrate by absorption, taking into account turbidity and organic substances that pose a problem for many products currently on the market. An internal temperature correction additionally increases stability of the measured values. Equipped with our G2 interface with web browser configuration and internal data logger NICO includes features that are much more advanced than those of comparable nitrate sensors available on the market. The unified platform of all TriOS photometers also facilitates a standardized spare parts and consumables system, which allows the use of a wide range of accessories for our devices. Furthermore the cutting-edge G2 interface enables quick integration into third-party systems.
- Proven UV-absorption method
- Without sampling and preparation of test samples
- Real-time sensor
- Without reagents
- Optical window with nano coating
- Sewage treatment plants
- Environmental monitoring
- Drinking water monitoring
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