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Foreword
Thank you for using the CIT-8920 Inductive Conductivity Transmitter
Carefully read the relevant parts of this manual before installation and operation to prevent
wrong operation, measurement error and damage of instrument. Improper installation and
unsuitable flow speed will cause big measurement error, so please read the installation passage in
detail.
This instrument is precise electrochemical measurement, and its installation and operation
should be performed by technicians with relevant professional knowledge.
Difficulties in the process of installation or using please timely contact the service
department.
Be sure to check the complete list and your received actual products, if missing or damaged
please contact the company.
Solemn commitment of the manufacturer
1. The meters quality guarantee is one year from the date of purchasing. During this period, if
the meter has quality problems, manufacturer is responsible for maintenance work for free or
changes it.
2. Manufacturer offers the maintenance service for whole life of the sold meters.
3. If the damage of the meter is caused by the following reasons, it is out of the maintenance
service:
AThe meter is burned or foundered caused by improper usage and maintenance.
BThe meter is refitted or misused without permit.
CThe meter is destroyed under the condition out of companys regulation.
DThe relevant damage caused by choosing the wrong type.
EThe cable damage and rupture caused by improper installation and usage.
F The incorrect measurement of the sensor caused by disconnecting or connecting wires
personally.
GThe inner broken wire caused by indiscreetly disassembling.

When this symbol appears in the manual, means please pay attention to something about the
safe, installation, product function and using

*Without the influence on the operation, any small change or improvement on the products by the
manufacturer will not be notified separately. Please make the object as the standard.

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 Content
IOVER VIEW................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Performance and characteristics.................................................................. 5
1.2 Working Principle.......................................................................................... 6
1.3 Application......................................................................................................7
1.4 Technical parameters................................................................................... 12
IIINSTALLATION...................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Trasmitter and Sensor...................................................................................... 13
2.1.1 Integrated Installation...................................................................................13
2.1.2 Split Installation ...........................................................................................13
2.1.3 Submerged Installation................................................................................. 13
2.2 Electrical Installation....................................................................................... 14
2.3 Sensor and components.................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Online analysis Sensor...................................................................................14
2.3.2 Sensor installation components.................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Installation Precautions.................................................................................14
2.4 Terminal block definition................................................................................. 15
2.4.1Terminal wire connection instruction....................................................... 15
2.4.2Output and device connection diagram........................................................ 15

IIIDEBUGGING..........................................................................................................16

3.1 Output configuration........................................................................................17

3.2 Menu Setting..................................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Measurement Parameter...............................................................................19
3.2.2Control Parameter..........................................................................................20
3.2.3 Output Setting................................................................................................22
3.2.4 Backlight Setting............................................................................................23
3.2.5 Password Setting............................................................................................ 24
3.2.6 Calibration......................................................................................................25
3.2.7 Language Setting........................................................................................... 25
3.2.8 Manufacturer Information........................................................................... 26
IVFAILURE JUDGMENT..............................................................................................27
VCOMPLETE SET OF PRODUCTS....................................................................... 28
VIORDER DIRECTION................................................................................................29
APPENDIXSENSOR APPLICATION DIRECTION..................................................... 29

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IOver View

CIT-8920 Conductivity Inductive Transmitter is a high-precision, cost-effective

instrument integrated of conductivity / concentration / TDS / temperature

measurement.It is also a remote transmitter which can match with magnetic induction

conductivity sensor, used to measure the conductivity of conductive ions in the

electrolyte (or percent) .Widely used for continuous measurement of conductivity and

the percentage of of the concentration under the strong ion concentration

environment.

The sensor has the anti-pollution ability to oil pollution and the process coating

medium. There is no electrode plate directly touch the test solution, so there is no

polarization phenomenon. It will not be affected by the coating or the film form;

The sensor material has the advantages of anti-pollution, high temperature and

corrosion resistance;

The transmitter has a local display function, using 128x64 resolution LCD

display as human-computer interaction interface,pure white backlight, and

conductivity / temperature / transmission parameters can be displayed on one screen.

Suitable for industrial production needs of the pipeline, sink and other forms of

installation. This sensor also has a variety of installation methods and accessories,

suitable for different industrial field use.

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 Integrated Transmitter Split Transmitter Submerged Transmitter

1.1 Performance characteristics

In situ display, conductivity measurement range (0.5 ~ 2000) mS / cm;

(4 ~ 20) mA analog signal and RS485 communication can be selected

Can output (4 ~ 20) mA analog signal, and can choose to output in the

instrument mode or transmission mode output;

RS485 communication interface can be used to achieve digital communication,

communication protocol in line with MODBUS-RTU mode;

There is NaOH, HNO3 concentration curve built in the instrument,and

instrument module has self-learning function, for other unknown curve solution,

the user can calibrate the instrument through the custom function;

Materials that make up sensors and accessories have a variety of options for

different media, temperature range, strong corrosive and hygienic level options,

please refer to the appendix;

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 Can achieve high and low limit alarm control in place.

DC 24V centralized power supply, transmitter non-polar connection, internal

automatic identification;

Good electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design, calmly deal with complex

industrial field electromagnetic environment;

1.2 working principle

Inductive conductivity / acid concentration sensor measurement principle is the

use of electromagnetic induction principle to reflect the electrolyte solution

concentration and conductivity of the relationship between the solution to achieve the

concentration measurement. The sensor consists of two coils, an excitation coil

(primary coil) and a measuring coil (secondary coil). When the alternating current

flows through the primary coil, there will be alternating magnetic field in the

immersed solution, and the secondary coil will sense the alternating current generated

by the alternating magnetic field. The magnitude of the induced current is

proportional to the measured medium of the conductivity.

1.3 Applications

Metal processing, oil extraction, chemical process, industrial coating,

electroplating process;

CIP cleaning, sewage measurement, desalination, environmental monitoring;

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 Product testing of food, beverage, wine and dairy industries;

electricity, petrochemical and other industries softened water treatment of acid

and alkali concentration monitoring;

For more applications see Appendix 1: Sensor Application Guide.

1.4 Technical Parameters

Model CIT-8920

Product Name Inductive Conductivity/Concentration Transmitter

Conducti
500S/cm 2000mS/cm
vity
Meas 1.NaOH0-15% or25-50%
urem Concentr 2.HNO3Note the sensors anti-corrosion0-25% or
ent ation 36-82%
rang 3.User-defined concentration curve
e TDS 250.0ppm 1000ppt
Temperat
0 120
ure
Conducti
0.01S/cm
vity
Reso Concentr 0.01%
luti ation
on TDS 0.01ppm
Temperat
0.1
ure
500 1000S/cm 10S/cm
Conducti
1 500) mS/cm 1.0% (display value)
vity
Accu (5002000) mS/cm 1.0% (display value)
racy TDS 1.5 Level
Temperat
0.5
ure
Temper Compon
Pt1000
ature ent
Compen
Range 0120 liner compensation
sation
isolated420mA outputMax Loop resistance 500
Current output
Accuracy: 0.1mA
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 Semiconductor photo-electrical relay
Control output
Load capacity 50mAMaxAC/DC 30VMax
Communication
RS485 Modbus(refer to protocol)
function
Power supply DC 24V4V

Consumption 2.5W
Protection
IP65
Level
Working Temperature(050)Humidity95%RHNone condensation
Environment
Storage Temperature-2060Humidity85%RHNone condensation

Installation Pipeline installation /Plane installation/Immersion

II. Installation
2.1 Transmitter and Sensor

CIT-8920 can be connected with integratedsplit and submerged sensor.

2.1.1 Integrated Installation

CIT-8920 transmit controller can be matched with special mounting fitting,which

can be installed in the pipeline fast,installation steps as below:

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Note: Before inserting the transmitter into the mounting seat, it is necessary to

immerse the front of the sensor with water. It is easy to install by means of water

lubricity, so as to avoid damage to the "O" type seal due to dry friction.

2.1.2 Split Installation

The sensor should be installed directly through the eight-core air socket with

transmitter aviation plug.

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2.1.3 Submerged Installation

The sensor and indicator can realize submerge measurement by using P16-Z

retractable mounting bracket.

2.2 Electrical Installation

Connect the cable Conduction measurement signal can not be mixed with

high-voltage high-frequency cable. If can not be avoided, then should be separated by

at least 30 cm or shielded wire, must use high-quality power supply (after filtering

and adjustment).

Open Locked

PG9 Waterproof Lock Location logo

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 1. Anticlockwise loosen PG9 waterproof lock put DC24V two core shielded
wire insert suitable length from PG9 waterproof Anticlockwise open the upper
case as the picture shows.
2. DC24V respectively 24V (A), 24V (B), internal automatic polarity recognition, EARTH end
close to the ground, to eliminate interference;
3. After the other wiring is completed, tighten the upper case clockwise, while tightening PG9
waterproof lock mother, positioning logo must be aligned.

2.3 Sensor installation components

The transmitter controller and the inductive sensor are the basic ordering unit,

and the sensor mounting kit is the optional unit. Select the sensor and installation kit

for your sensor according to the measurement object and the scene. Please install

the service before ordering. Please design separately according to your needs.

Inductive sensors and their mounting components are coded as follows:

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Note: Split sensors are only available for tubing mounting components, and submerged sensors
are available for wall-mounted components, tank-type mounting assemblies and eco-mount
mounting components.

2.3.1 Online analysis Sensor

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Inductive Conductivity Sensor(Submerged) Inductive Conductivity Sensor(Split)

2.3.2 Sensor installation components

Pipeline Installation Environmental Bracket

Tank Installation Bulkhead Installation

2.3.3 Installation instructions

1. Please select suitable parts or installation methods during engineering

installation, unsuitable parts or installation methods will cause measuring error;

2. To ensure instantaneity of measurement, ensure liquid flows through the

deflector hole of sensor;

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3. Ensure the consistency between sensor deflector hole direction and water

direction in the pipeline during pipe installation, and the gap between the sensor and

the pipe wall should be greater than 20mm.

4. Select flange protective tube while installing pot kettle with stirrer device, avoid

breaking the connecting rod of sensor.

5.While measuring in different mediums, indicate the material quality of sensor,

connector and components according to the Appendix, especially sanitary

requirements or corrosive solution.

2.4 Terminal block definition

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2.4.1 Terminal wire connection instruction

OC+/OC- Control contact of optoelectronic switch

485A/485B/485
RS485 communication interface
G

4-20mA instrument mode (internal feed of

I+/I-
instrument)

4-20mA transmission mode (external conditioning

T+/T-
module feed)

24VA/24VB Power input, connected to DC 24V (non-polarity)

Electromagnetic compatibility, grounding

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2.4.2 Output and device connection diagram

. Debugging

Key operation

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 Key Name Function
Select the bits cyclically under parameter
setting;
Bit key
Check measured parameters;
Return to previous menu or main interface.
adjust value of the selected bit under parameter
Add key setting;
Select up or down under parameter setting.
1. Enter login interface;
Enter
2. Confirm and save parameters and enter the
key
next menu.

3.1 Output configuration

Instrument has undergone parameter setting before delivery. In case test conditions

change (such as, replacement of sensor, change of alarm setting, etc.), check data

parameters in different menus for the purpose of practical application.

In the main interface, press to enter output interface; specific meaning and

operation methods are as below:

Output configuration

Relay configuration

Transmission output configuration

Check current configuration and control value of relay in this menu according to the

unit of ON and OFF: the unit of conductivity means that current configuration of

the relay is the conductivity; the unit of temperature means that current

configuration of the relay is the temperature:

Check corresponding value of 4mA and 20mA of transmission output in this menu

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 Note: under view status, press or 5s in any interface and there will be
no action, the instrument returns to the main interface automatically

3.2 Menu settings

Measurement pattern

Setting pattern

Measured parameters

Control parameters

Output setting

Backlight setting

Password setting

Calibration

Language selection

Manufacturer information

Enter password using

Press to enter setup menu

Engineering user

Ordinary user

Note: set and check any parameter and calibrate the instrument under

engineering user right; engineering user default password is 1000 (all-purpose

password is 1999); only instrument parameters can be set and ordinary user
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password can be set under ordinary user right. Ordinary user default password is

0000.

3.2.1 Measurement parameters

Electrode constant, temperature compensation, measurement unit, TDS

conversion coefficient, filter constant, concentration measurement pattern and

installation equilibrium value can be set in this menu.

3.2.1.1 Measurement Parameter

Unit of main measurement and temperature can be set in this menu. After unit

of main measurement or temperature is changed, measurement unit displayed in the

main interface and unit of ON/OFF values of control OC door will be correlated

and changed automatically.

Temperature unit
Conductivit

y can be set in this menu

Measure
ment unit
Temperature unit can

be set in this menu

3.2.1.2 Concentration measurement pattern.

Concentration measurement pattern can be selected and user-defined

concentration table can be created in this menu.

NaOH and HNO3 concentration stables are internally installed in the

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instrument. To measure concentration of NaOH and HNO3, select the concentration

according to the measurement range. To measure concentration of other mediums

and convert the measured value of conductivity into the measured value of

concentration, create a user-defined concentration table for the solution to be

measured. First, prepare the solution with known concentration; then measure the

conductivity value of solution using the instrument; finally input values of solution

concentration and corresponding conductivity in the user-defined setup menu

according to hints on the interface. The instrument will prepare the concentration

curve according to input data. After inputting and saving data and correctly set the

warming coefficient of the medium solution, the instrument can measure the

concentration.

Note: user-defined concentration must contain 2-8 data points (the greater the

number of data points is, the higher the accuracy is). Each point must have a

conductivity value coordinate (X axis) and a corresponding concentration value

coordinate (Y axis). The range of conductivity value is (0-2000)mS/cm. The

conductivity value of each continuous data point must be monotone increasing, and

data of concentration must be inputted by an ascending order or a descending order

(that is, concentration values in the data sheet must be monotone increasing or

monotone decreasing with the increase in the conductivity value).

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 3.2.2 Control parameters

Control parameters

Conductivity:Normally open

Normally close

Pulse

Temperature: Normally open

Normally open

Range of conductivity alarm and proportional pulse output correspondence can

be set in this menu:

Minimum pulse

Times/min

Corresponding value

Maximum pulse

Corresponding value

Range of conductivity alarm can be set in this menu

OC door output method of CIT-8920 contains normally open, normally close

and pulse.

Normally open: OC door is open in case of no alarm; OC door is closed in case

of alarm;

Normally close: OC door is closed in case of no alarm; OC door is opened in

case of alarm;
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 Pulse: open and close according to set frequency and correspondence;

OC door output configuration of CIT-8920 contains conductivity or

concentration and temperature. In case the measured value of conductivity,

concentration or temperature is higher or lower than corresponding range of ON

and OFF, the instrument alarms.

Conductivity Conductivity

Conductivity alarm status: Temperature alarm status:

Note: HI is displayed alternatively at the bottom.

3.2.3 Output setting

Output setting

mA output: 4mA

20mA

RS485 output :Baud rate

Local address

Set corresponding transmission mA value of the measured conductivity value

of the instrument in this menu:

Set Baud rate and local address used in 485 communication in this menu

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 Baud rate: 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200

Local address: 0-127

Note: select mA output: I+/485B and I-/485B Ports are used for mA output

Select 485output: I+/485B and I-/485B Ports are used for 485 communication

3.2.4 Backlight setting

Backlight setting: Continuous light

Delayed close

Normally open of the instrument screen can be set in this menu;

Automatic close of screen backlight can be set in this menu when the

accumulated idle time is equal to the delay time:

Turn-off time: 5-99s

3.2.5 Password setting

Password setting:

Ordinary user

Engineering user

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 Press and in this menu to set ordinary user password, then

press to save ordinary user password.

Press and in this menu to set engineering user password,

then press to save engineering user password.

3.2.6 Calibration

CalibrationZero calibration.

Calibrate measuring zero point of instrument in this menu

Keep sensor dry and suspend it, then press and the instrument starts

zero point calibration. After calibration, the instrument displays successfully

calibration, press to confirm successful calibration.

Standard liquid calibration.

Set actual value of standard liquid,prepare the standard liquid of known

conductivity.

Display the value of standard liquid measured by the instrument

Display the error between measured value and actual value

Calibrate the instrument using standard liquid in this menu. Prepare the

standard liquid before calibration

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 3.2.7 Language setting

Language selection :

Chinese

Press to select Chinese display in this menu

English

Press to select English display in this menu

3.2.8 Manufacturer information

Manufacturer information is used for inquiring manufacturer information

and website and acquiring customer service information.

. Failure predication

Phenomen
Possible Factor Elimination Method
on

DC24V is not

connected Check DC24V voltage value among power

No
Power is supply terminals;
power on
misconnected check and recover normal power source;
display
Improper Professionals judge or replace and verify.

transportation and
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 storage result in

damage

Bubbles in Rectify pipeline or select new measuring

Unstable pipeline point;

display Unstable Eliminate fault causes using stable water

water quality source.

Constant

setting error

Bubble on

probe surface Reset electrode constant;

Insufficient Check installation site, eliminate bubble;

immersion depth of Add medium solution;

Large
probe Install probe where medium is fully mixed, the
deviation
Medium distance from electrode to container wall should be
of reading
undermixing greater than 15mm;

Electrode Install as per electrode installation instruction;

installation error Clean measuring through-hole of sensor.

Measuring

through-hole is

blocked by sludge

Inconformi Transfer error Reset receiving transfer volume;

ty of mA of receiving end Too large loop resistance increase the cable

values in Less than loop resistance;

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two places 20mA Reset the correspondence between mA and

Improper indicating value of instrument;

sending setting Connect ampere meters in mA loop in series

Unconformity and verify the current value.

of mA sending

. Product completeness
Transducer controller 1 set

Inductive sensor 1 piece

Sensor cable length (split type) 5 moptional

Installation component 1 setoptional

Operating manual 1 set

. Ordering instruction

Reserve cable length of split type sensor during order placement; in case of no

special requirements, deliver as per standard configuration (5m);

For the selection of inductive sensor and installation component, indicate

model of sensor during order placement;

For the best material quality, indicate measuring medium or application field

during order placement.

Indicate AC standard in the order of DC24V power.

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 Appendix: Sensor application guide
Main Application
Application Case
Material Industry

Metal extracting Monitoring for electroplate liquid, alkali

and mining industry wash water, washing water, scrubber

Saline water concentration, desalination,

Food and
manufacture of pickled products, control of
beverage industry
washing water, sugar carbonization

Washing water, dye vat, bleaching,

Textile industry mercerization, acid pickling, carbonization and

PP scrubbing solution

(Polyprop Natural water,

Monitoring for water pollution, saltwater
ylene) lake, fluid and
intrusion, salinity
seawater

Ion exchange and regeneration, monitoring

Clean water for inverse penetration concentration, mollifier

treatment regeneration, control of acid and alkali

concentration

Steam
Boiler blow-off, fuel gas scrubber
production

PVDF Metal extracting

Acid pickling process
(Polyvinyl and mining industry

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idene Chemistry and
Glycerol, humidity detection, scrubber,
Fluoride) petroleum refining
sewage
industry

Chemistry and Acid production, alkali production,

PFA
petroleum refining phosphate, chemical fertilizer, detergent,
(Polytetraf
industry hydrocarbonylation
luoroethyl
Food and Cheese production, peeling of alkali liquor,
ene)
beverage industry CIP application

Metal extracting
Metal recovery, copper flotation
and mining industry

Chemistry and
Petroleum drilling fluid, leakage detection,
PEEK petroleum refining
spill detection
(Polyether industry

-ether-keto White liquor, black liquor and green liquor,

Pulping and
ne) pulp washing, washing and control of baking
papermaking
liquid, scrubber, spill detection

Wastewater Acid/alkali concentration control, spill

treatment detection

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Executive standard: Q /HKY01

Hebei Create Instrumentation Technologies Co., Ltd.

Website: http://www.createc.cn

Email: webmaster@createc.cn

Address: 1F, Building 2, Jinshui Industrial Park, No. 368, Xinshi North

Road, Shijiazhuang City

Post code: 050091

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