In numerous applications, continuous monitoring of liquid composition is crucial. Whether in chemical processes, the pharmaceutical industry, laboratory and analytical equipment, or agricultural applications, it is often necessary to determine whether the concentration of a medium remains constant or changes. corTEC® QCRC quality sensors detect even the smallest concentrations of a medium in water without any contact with the medium. After calibration, the sensor reliably monitors changes in the fluid and continuously provides real-time data directly from the process.
Precise Concentration Measurement in Industry and Cleaning Technology.
Especially in industrial processes, sensor technology enables continuous monitoring of mixing ratios and process media. In the pharmaceutical industry, cleaning fluids, active ingredients, or carriers can be continuously monitored to ensure consistent process quality. The technology also offers advantages in laboratory equipment and automated analysis systems, as media can be clearly identified and changes in concentration detected immediately. Another important application is the monitoring of mixing ratios for cleaning products, for example, in industrial kitchen equipment or professional dishwashing systems. In these cases, precise dosing of cleaning and disinfecting products is crucial for hygiene, cleaning results, and operating costs. QCRC sensors enable continuous monitoring of concentration in the process fluid and reliably detect dosing deviations. This allows for automatic optimization of cleaning processes, saving chemicals, and simultaneously meeting hygiene requirements reliably. Applications in water treatment or in the food and beverage industry also benefit from continuous quality control of process fluids.
Combining capacitive and conductive measurement technology,
QCRC sensors simultaneously measure capacitive and conductive values in real time—a function that previously required several different measuring systems. The sensors cover capacitive measurement ranges from 0.1 pF to 80 pF and enable the measurement of media with varying relative permittivities. Conductivity can also be determined, typically in the range of 0.1 to 200 mS/cm.
Integrated real-time calibration compensates for environmental influences and ensures high short- and long-term stability, as well as high measurement repeatability. Thanks to their flexible design, the sensors can be integrated into hygienic, robust housings or particularly compact miniatures. This makes them suitable for fixed industrial installations, mobile devices, laboratory instruments, and OEM applications.
In professional dishwasher systems, QCRC sensors help maintain consistent cleaning quality by continuously monitoring the concentration of cleaning solutions.
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Company Profile:
EBE Elektro-Bau-Elemente GmbH (trading as EBE sensors + motion), headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart, develops and manufactures OEM products in the fields of sensor technology, human-machine interface (HMI) components, actuators, and mechatronics. It focuses on sensors and encoders based on proprietary technologies for industry, household appliances, medical technology, and mobility. The sensor range includes, among others, level and quality sensors for fluids, position sensors, and capacitive touch probes. EBE's magnetic encoders are optimized for reliable operation in demanding applications. EBE also develops and manufactures custom electromagnets, as well as robust rotary switches, pushbuttons, and mechatronic systems.
