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Measuring principle
Medium consistency
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Measuring method
Continuous measurement of density, viscosity, ultrasonic velocity, temperature and all fermentation parameters
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Application
Easy and convenient inline fermentation monitoring with a cloud-connected mulitparameter device
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Supply voltage
24 V DC
10…30 V DC -
Measuring range
Measured values:
Viscosity: 0 to 1000 mPa s
Density: 0.3 to 2.0 g/cm³
Temperature: -5°C to 95°C (+23°F to +203°F)
Sound velocity: 800 to 2200 m/s
Calculated values:
Extract: up to 20° Plato
Alcohol: up to 15 % vol alcohol -
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)
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Process temperature
-10°C…+110°C
(-14°F…+230°F) -
Process pressure
Vacuum…16 bar
(Vacuum…232,1 psi) -
Output / communication
WLAN Webserver integrated
Digital ENDRESS + HAUSER Cloud Services -
Connection
Tri-Clamp ISO2852, DIN11851
DRD, Varivent N -
Ex certification
No Ex certificates
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Additional certifications
EHEDG and 3-A conform constructed
EG1935/2004 -
Options
Tube extension
5 m cable
Plug connector M12
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.
Benefits
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No on-site presence required
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Precise and repeatable measurements replace spindling and laboratory analysis
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Minute-by-minute update of the crucial process parameters, the results can be retrieved at any time and from anywhere
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Data-driven process improvements through comparison of values from past batches and automatic notifications
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Automatic creation, saving and downloading of batches and values
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Hygienic design enables tank-integrated cleaning
