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OSLIM optical silt measuring instrument

control unit and standard probe
The OSLIM system is an instrument to measure concentrations of
particles in suspension.

principle
The method is based on the attenuation of the intensity of a light
beam, due to the light absorption and scattering of silt particles
suspended in a liquid. The output is presented as an analog
voltage.

fields of application
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Analysis of suspended sediment samples

Monitoring of suspended matter in liquids

features
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Two probe types, 1.6 and 5.0 mm (ID) tubing

Easy to clean probe parts

Exchangeable transmitter and receiver

Electronics insulated from medium

Immersible version available (see FOSLIM probe)

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the OSLIM system consists of

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The probe

OSLIM control-unit, providing the system power supplies

controls and switches for setting:

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zero

span

out-of-range detection

analogue output

technical specifications
standard probe
materials

dimensions

weight

brass

glass tubing

1.6 mm probe: 25 x 80 mm (d x l) or
5.0 mm probe: 30 x 100 mm (d x l)

cable: 2.5 m

1.6 mm probe 0.15 kg

5.0 mm probe 0.25 kg

foslim probe
materials

stainless steel support

brass adapter

fiber optics, 1.5 mm OD (2x)

measuring path length

0.5 - 14 mm

dimensions

support length:1.0 m

max. immersion depth: 0.9 m

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weight

adapter: 40 x 50 mm (d x l)

0.75 kg

control unit
OSLIM control-unit is installed in an IP60 protected aluminum box with separate mains adapter.
range

1.6 mm type and pump-flow > 1

cm3/s:
5, 10, 20 and 50 g/l (China clay)

5.0 mm type and pump-flow > 3

cm3/s:
1, 2, 5 and 10 g/l (China clay)

zero-stability

< 0.4% per 24 hours (F.S.)

response

20 ms

controls

range selector

span and zero setting

overload indicator

output

analogue voltage, 0-10 VDC

connectors

output (BNC)

probe socket

mains socket (24 VAC)

mains adapter

220 VAC/24 VAC

dimensions

120 x 120 x 100 mm

weight

control-unit 1.4 kg

mains adapter 0.5 kg

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FOSLIM immersible probe

for OSLIM optical silt measuring instrument
The FOSLIM is an immersible probe additional to the OSLIM
system to monitor concentration of silt in suspension.

principle
The method is based on the attenuation of the intensity of a light
beam, due to the light absorption and reflection of silt particles
suspended in a liquid. Using fiber optic techniques the probe can
measure at adjustable path-length at any point in the fluid.

fields of application
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Silt transport studies

Mud concentration profiling

features
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Simply adjustable path length and consequently concentration

range

Maximum immersion depth 0.9 m

Exchangeable transmitter and receiver, OSLIM type

Electronics insulated from medium

http://www.wldelft.nl/inst/sed/oslim/foslim.html

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Fully compatible with the OSLIM-system

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http://www.wldelft.nl/inst/sed/oslim/foslim.html

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