Fermentation Monitor QWX43

Brand: Endress+Hauser
QWX43
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Fermentation Monitor QWX43

Brand: Endress+Hauser

Eastern Controls, Endress+Hauser's exclusive USA representative in:
● DE ● MD ● NJ ●  Metro NY ● Eastern PA 

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Specs at a Glance

Process pressure:
Vacuum...16 bar
(Vacuum...232,1 psi)
Measuring method:
Continuous measurement of density, viscosity, ultrasonic velocity, temperature and all fermentation parameters in beer
Measuring range:
Measured values:
Viscosity: 0 to 20 mPa s
Density: 0.95 to 1.15 g/cm³
Temperature: -5°C to 35°C (+23°F to +95°F)
Sound velocity: 1200 to 1800 m/s
Calculated values:
Extract: up to 32° Plato
Alcohol: up to 12 %mass
Process temperature:
-10°C…+110°C
(-14°F...+230°F)

Field of application

The Fermentation Monitor QWX43 is installed directly in the fermentation tank and measures density, temperature, and acoustic velocity. Additionally, the QWX43 calculates all relevant fermentation parameters, such as degree of fermentation, residual extract, and alcohol content, the sugars of the wort or the fermentation rate.

All measured values can be integrated directly to the control system. The multi-sensor system provides precise and repeatable measurements in real time and data can be processed in Netilion, Endress+Hauser's IIoT ecosystem. Thanks to Endress+Hauser's Netilion app, users can track their fermentation processes via any internet enabled device. The fermentation process can be monitored at any time and from anywhere.

Key Benefits

  • No on-site presence required
  • Precise and repeatable measurements replace spindling and laboratory analysis
  • Minute-by-minute update of the crucial process parameters
  • Data-driven process improvements through comparison of values from past batches and automatic notifications
  • Hygienic design enables tank-integrated cleaning

Specifications

Brand

Product Family

  • Fermentation Monitor

Physical medium properties

Measuring method

  • Continuous measurement of density, viscosity, ultrasonic velocity, temperature and all fermentation parameters in beer

Application

  • Easy and convenient inline fermentation monitoring

Supply voltage

  • 24 V DC
  • 10…30 V DC

Measuring range

  • Measured values:
  • Viscosity: 0 to 20 mPa s
  • Density: 0.95 to 1.15 g/cm³
  • Temperature: -5°C to 35°C (+23°F to +95°F)
  • Sound velocity: 1200 to 1800 m/s
  • Calculated values:
  • Extract: up to 32° Plato
  • Alcohol: up to 12 %mass

Accuracy

  • Measured errors:
  • Viscosity: 0.02 mPas
  • Density: 0.0001 g/cm³
  • Temperature: 0.08 °C
  • Sound velocity: 0.23 m/s

Ambient temperature

  • -20°C…+60°C (-4°F...+140°F)

Process temperature

  • -10°C…+110°C
  • (-14°F...+230°F)

Process pressure

  • Vacuum...16 bar
  • (Vacuum...232,1 psi)

Output / communication

  • - Direct communication with PLC via TCP/IP
  • - Communication with Netilion Cloud services via Internet

Connection

  • Tri-Clamp ISO2852, DIN11851
  • DRD, Varivent N

Ex certification

  • No Ex certificates

Additional certifications

  • EHEDG and 3-A conform constructed
  • EG1935/2004

Options

  • Tube extension
  • 5 m cable
  • Plug connector M12
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