ALVIM AX03S3 biofilm sensor | ATEX Protection for Explosive Environments
- Manufacturer: Alvim
- Category: Water quality, SENSORS, Biofilm Sensors
The ALVIM AX03S3 Biofilm Sensor is a certified precision monitoring solution for safe operation in explosive atmospheres. Designed for critical sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation, this device offers early detection of biofilm formation from a 1%, enabling continuous monitoring without the risk of ignition. It acts as a robust drop-in replacement that integrates seamlessly into any classified industrial infrastructure.
Its architecture guarantees absolute EMI immunity, essential in installations with a high density of electrical equipment. Manufactured with titanium and zinc electrodes, the AX03S3 is corrosion-resistant even in contact with seawater, ensuring a long service life on offshore platforms or in hydrocarbon processing plants. To equip your plant with certified safety instrumentation, explore our section on water quality. For technical requirements regarding ATEX zoning, please contact our specialists via the contact form.
Properties
| Technical Characteristics | Ranges / Specifications |
|---|---|
| Security Certification | ATEX (Explosive Environments) |
| Sensor type | Electrochemical sensor for biofilm detection |
| Application | Oil & Gas, Refineries, Chemicals, Offshore Platforms |
| Working electrode material | Titanium |
| Reference electrode material | Zinc |
| Connection to the process | 1” BSPP male thread |
| Detection range | From 1% to 100% of biological cover |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C |
| Maximum pressure supported | Up to 10 bar |
| Minimum required conductivity | > 10 µS/cm |
| Recommended dissolved oxygen | > 1 ppm |
| Power supply | 12 or 24 V DC ±20% |
| Communication outputs | 4–20 mA analog, RS485/MODBUS RTU digital |
| Shielded cabling | 6 wires (Protected Power and Data) |
| SCADA Integration | Fully compatible with control systems in ATEX zones |
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