The online transparency sensor for water quality is designed based on the principle of optical scattering. It emits light of a specific wavelength through the water body, accurately capturing the scattering and absorption characteristics of suspended particles on light, and reflecting real-time changes in water transparency. The device is equipped with an intelligent compensation algorithm that can automatically correct environmental light interference and chromaticity effects to ensure data accuracy. It adopts a waterproof and corrosion-resistant shell, suitable for various water monitoring scenarios, supports wireless transmission and remote monitoring of data, and is widely used in drinking water source protection, sewage treatment, and ecological water management, providing reliable basis for dynamic assessment of water quality.
Online transparency sensor for water qualityBased on the principle of optical scattering, this design accurately captures the scattering and absorption characteristics of suspended particles by emitting light of specific wavelengths through water bodies, reflecting real-time changes in water transparency. The device is equipped with an intelligent compensation algorithm that can automatically correct environmental light interference and chromaticity effects to ensure data accuracy. It adopts a waterproof and corrosion-resistant shell, suitable for various water monitoring scenarios, supports wireless transmission and remote monitoring of data, and is widely used in drinking water source protection, sewage treatment, and ecological water management, providing reliable basis for dynamic assessment of water quality.

1、 Application Environment Description
Online transparency sensor for water qualityUsing the scattering or absorption characteristics of light to measure transparency in water. It has high sensitivity, fast response, and real-time monitoring capabilities, and is widely used in fields such as water quality monitoring and sewage treatment.
Signal output: RS485 (MODBUS-RTU).
Infrared LED light source with strong anti-interference ability.
Internal signal isolation technology has strong interference.
Good reproducibility, thermal stability, low drift, small size, fast response speed
Easy to install, simple, 3/4NPT pipe thread, easy to sink or install in pipelines and tanks
Stable performance and long service life
IP68 waterproof standard
2、 Technical performance and specifications
1. Technical parameters
| Measuring principle |
scattered light method |
| Signal mode |
RS485(MODBUS-RTU) |
| measurement range |
50~1000mm |
| Measurement resolution |
1mm |
| measurement accuracy |
± 5% (depending on sludge homogeneity) |
| Shell material |
Glass and ABS |
| cable length |
Standard 5-meter configuration |
| power supply voltage |
12-24VDC (product power consumption is about 0.4W when powered by 12V) |
| calibration method |
Two-point calibration |
| Measurement environment |
Temperature 0~50 ℃ (non freezing),<0.2MPa |
| waterproof rating |
IP68 |
| Installation method |
Immersion installation, NPT3/4 thread |
2. Dimensional drawing

3、 Installation and electrical connections
1. Installation

Attention: The sensor should not be installed upside down or horizontally, and should be installed at an angle of at least 15 degrees.
2. Electrical installation
The cable is a 5-core shielded wire, and the line sequence is defined as brown - power line (12~24VDC)
Black Ground (GND)
Blue -485A Green -485B
Yellow -4-20mA current output (can be suspended if not in use)
Before powering on, carefully check the wiring sequence to avoid unnecessary losses caused by wiring errors.
4、 Maintenance and upkeep
1. Use and maintenance
Conventional electrodes require periodic cleaning and calibration, and maintenance intervals are determined by customers based on their own operating conditions. The cleaning method for conventional electrodes: Use a soft bristled brush to remove attachments (be careful not to scratch the electrode surface), then clean with distilled water, and then perform calibration operation.