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PLATO MONITOR

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PLATO MONITOR is a variant of SONATEC and allows measuring original gravity of beer in the manufacturing process. Typically, original gravity is determined during beer filtration and in front of the filler.

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Description

PLATO MONITOR

Application

PLATO MONITOR is a variant of SONATEC and allows measuring original gravity of beer in the manufacturing process. Typically, original gravity is determined during beer filtration and in front of the filler.

Description

PLATO MONITOR is a special version of SONATEC and continuously measures the speed of sound through the product. The instrument is designed for applications requiring maximum sensitivity and highest accuracy. It is easy to operate and maintenance-free. For sound velocity measurement a sound pulse is created by a piezo-element in a sonic transmitter. It moves perpendicular to the product flow towards a sonic receiver where it is detected. Since the distance between transmitter and receiver is known, the sound velocity can easily be calculated by measuring the travel time of the sonic signal. As a specific property of each liquid, the correlation between concentration and sound velocity can be described by a mathematical polynomial. With decades of experience and our own laboratory facilities, Centec know the polynomials for a large number of products. Any temperature drifts of the measured signal are automatically compensated for by an internal Pt1000 sensor.

  • Most accurate technology to determine original gravity in the manufacturing process
  • Patented compact design with local display available
  • Hygienic execution and full CIP capability
  • Easy to operate and maintenance-free

Technical Data

Measuring Range0 – 25 °Plato
Accuracy± 0,05 °Plato
Measuring Temperature Range-3 – +25 °C
Response Time≤ 1 s
Pressure of Operation max.16 bar
Temperature of Operation– 25 – + 125 °C
Temperature SensorPt1000
Material1.4404/1.4435/AISI 316L; Hastelloy; Tantal; others on request
ConnectionsVarivent© DN65; dairy fitting DIN11851 DN65; others on request
Input Transmitter Version6 x digital (24 VDC)
Output Transmitter Version3 x digital (24 VDC) & 2 x analog (4 – 20 mA)
Profibus DP Transmitter Versionoption
Profibus DP Sensor (w/o local display)standard
Enclosure RatingIP65
Power Supply24 VDC

Brand

Centec

Centec is a strong, privately held group of companies. With our own subsidiaries on all continents and a network of qualified sales and service partners, we are well established throughout the world and always close to our customers. Our headquarters are located in Frankfurt-Maintal with excellent connection to Frankfurt International Airport. Development and engineering of our systems and sensors are done in Germany. For automation and assembly, switch cabinet construction and tank manufacturing we have ISO 9001 certified production plants in the Czech Republic. 90 percent of our products are exported to all parts of the world. For more than 40 years we have been a reliable supplier and development partner of our customers in beverage, food, pharmaceutical, chemical and energy industries. As one of very few single-source suppliers of fully automated skid-mounted units and high precision measurement devices, we have a nearly unique product range. Centec plant concepts are individually tailored to the customer’s requirements and the available space. Using the most accurate Centec sensor technology for our process systems, we are able to provide solutions of superior reliability and precision. This is the secret of our success. Centec capabilities include engineering, manufacturing, delivery, installation and commissioning of turn-key plants – whether it is a complete cold block for a brewery or a multiple-stage pharmaceutical water treatment regime according to cGMP and FDA guidelines.
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