Proteus Data Sheet Centrefold
Proteus Data Sheet Centrefold
Proteus Data Sheet Centrefold
The Proteus is the world’s first scientifically proven real-time sensor for measuring BOD that can measure a wide
range of water quality, environmental and industrial applications. A multiprobe that measures your choice of param-
eter, all in one package, that can deliver data in the toughest field conditions. The Proteus has been designed for its
ease of use, reliable data and economical operation.
BOD/COD/TOC Loading to Wastewater Treatment Works BOD, COD, TOC, DOC Coliforms
Combined Sewage Overflow event monitoring Dissolved Oxygen ORP / REDOX
Point Source Pollution monitoring Pressure Tryptophan
Total Coliform monitoring Chloride Refined Oils
Efficiencies of Wastewater Treatment Works pH Ammonium
Diffuse Pollution Montioring Temperature EC / Salinity / TDS
Groundwater Water Quality Monitoring Optical Brighteners Turbidity
Survey tool combined with Bluetooth ® Nitrate Crude Oils CDOM
Self cleaning: As it is essential that optical sensors have Ultra-low maintenance: The system is fully serviceable in the field Multiple power options: Power can be provided by an optional
a cleaning mechanism, the Proteus is also supplied with and requires almost no maintenance. Logs data unattended mini- internal lithium battery pack for unattended logging, or an
an integral wiper which cleans all of the Proteus’ sensors mizing manpower requirements and safety issues. external power source (battery, mains or solar). External ON/
before every measurement cycle. OFF switch for logging without need for PC connection.
Process control:
Let the Proteus
monitor multiple Coliforms: The Proteus is the
process parame- first instrument globally that
ters 24/7. has the potential to measure
bacteria/coliforms in drinking
water in real time.
Scalable: The patent-pending and award-winning Proteus breaks the boundaries of water Robust: Exceptional build Easy integration: The Proteus can be effortlessly integrated with telemetry/SCADA systems and other
quality meters. The Proteus offers a unique platform to add additional sensors such as quality with stainless steel datalogging devices with external RS232/Modbus/SDI12 or simply by using its internal datalogger. The
pH, REDOX, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and many others. and Delrin outer casing integrated datalogger can log 1,000,000 readings and it can be used with Tablets/Mobile Phones.
Parameter Information
Ammonia is normally found in very low concentrations in natural waters. It is a result of microbiological activity breaking down nitro-
Ammonia (NH3) gen-containing material. Elevated levels of ammonia can be very harmful to aquatic life and fish in particular.
Biochemical Biochemical oxygen demand is a measure of the amount of oxygen used by micro-organisms (e.g.,aerobic bacteria) in the oxidation
Oxygen of organic matter. High levels of BOD (due to excess organic matter) indicate greater consumption of oxygen by micro-organisms,
Demand (BOD) meaning less is available to fish and other aquatic life.
Chemical Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) measures the amount of oxygen required to chemically oxidize the organic material and inorganic
Oxygen nutrients, such as Ammonia or Nitrate, present in water. It is widely used as an indicator of organic pollution and many industrial and
Demand (COD) wastewater effluents have strict permits associated with COD concentration.
Coliforms (coliform bacteria) are rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria that are commonly used as an indicator of the sanitary quality of
Coliform Counts water.
Colour has historically been used as an indicator for Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM). CDOM (Chromomorphic Dissolved Organic
Colour Matter) sensors can accurately measure DOM. It is therefore possible to use CDOM to indicate colour and DOM with a local site
calibration.
Conductivity is a measure of the ability of water to pass an electric current; it is affected by the presence of dissolved solids such as
Conductivity chloride, nitrate and phosphate. Conductivity can be a very useful indicator that a discharge of some sort has entered a stream, or
some other change has occurred.
Oxygen is essential for the survival of aquatic life and is incorporated into surface waters by direct absorption from the atmosphere,
Dissolved
more so in turbulent streams. It is then consumed by organisms and decaying organic matter. An excess of decaying organic matter
Oxygen leads to a shortage of oxygen, which can prove fatal for fish.
Dissolved Organic Dissolved Organic Carbon is operationally defined as the amount of organic carbon based compounds that can pass through a 0.45
Carbon (DOC) µm filter
Nitrate is a naturally occurring by-product of the breakdown of organic waste. In low concentrations it stimulates the growth of aquatic
Nitrate (NO3) plants. At higher concentrations it can be directly harmful and can also lead to excess algae growth and eutrophication. The primary
source of excess nitrate is surface runoff from agricultural land.
pH is related to the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution and is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. In natural ecosystems it can
pH vary from around 4.5, for acid peaty upland waters, to over 10.0 where there is intense photosynthetic activity.
Redox (Reduction-oxidation) or ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) is a measure of the oxidising or reducing potential of a water
Redox (ORP) body. Many important biochemical processes are oxidation or reduction reactions (e.g. ammonia>nitrite>nitrate). The ORP level in a
river or treatment plant will govern (along with DO and pH levels) which reactions are prevalent.
Physical temperature of the watercourse. Largely dictated by climate, but also of interest around thermal discharges. Temperature
Temperature extremes can be harmful to aquatic organisms, and also have an effect on other parameters, e.g. pH and dissolved oxygen.
Total Organic
Total Organic Carbon is a measure of the total amount of carbon in organic compounds in water.
Carbon (TOC)
TSS (Total TSS (Total Suspended Solids) can be derived by using a turbidity (NTU) sensor to measure backscatter caused by suspended
sediment in the water. As suspended sediment can be in the form of clay, silt, organic or organic matter there is no single relationship
Suspended between turbidity and TSS. However, the relationship is typically near perfect (R2>>0.95) and can easily be derived by undertaking
Solids) regression analysis between the two parameters and entering that factor into the Proteus software.
Turbidity is a measure of the clarity of water. Silts and soils that are suspended within rivers and lakes cause high levels of turbidity,
Turbidity especially during storm and run-off events.
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