GESTRA

Issue Date: 2/05

GESTRA Steam Systems Product Range B1

Conductivity Electrodes ERL 16

ERL 16 LRG 16
LRG 16

Description Technical Data

Conductivity Monitoring Max. service pressure
Continuous monitoring of boiler water for increase in 32 barg (465 psig) at saturation temperature 238 °C
density (TDS control) with the GESTRA conductivity limit (higher pressures available on request)
switch type LRS. Monitoring of the condensate returned Connection
to the boiler to detect any ingress of acids, alkalis ERL 16-1: Screwed ½" or ¾" BSP
etc. (screwed NPT on request),
Application mainly in steam boiler plants operating with- PN 40 to DIN 228
out constant supervision (TRD 604) for condensate Flanged DN 50, PN 40, DIN 2527,
monitoring, as well as in district heating plants, paper for marine application
and woodworking industries, catering kitchens, for dye- Four inspection certificates
bath monitoring in dye works, for conductivity moni- Flanged DN 100, PN 40, DIN 2527,
toring in water treatment plants. inspection to 3.1 B Conductivity electrode ERL 16-1, ¾"
Continuous Blowdown Control Square flange DN 100, PN 40
Used in conjunction with GESTRA continuous blowdown
128 mm, inspection to 3.1 B
controller type LRR 1-5 / LRR 1-6 / LRR 1-10 and GESTRA LRG 16-4: With tee piece for side connection of the
continuous blowdown valve type BAE for fully automatic boiler, DN 15 – 40,
blowdown control. Accurate TDS control increases the Screwed 3/8", DIN 228 – optional –
operational safety of the plant, reduces water con- Flanged DN 50, PN 40, DIN 2527
sumption and effluent disposal charges and saves energy
by reducing the blowdown rate to the minimum. Auto- Tee piece DN 15 – 40, PN 40,
matic isolation of blowdown line on boiler shut-down. DIN 2527
Lengths L supplied (see “Dimensions”)
ERL 16-1 (screwed ¾" BSP): 99 mm
Function LRG 16-4: 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000 and 1200
The electrode is positioned so that it continuously senses Materials
the boiler water condition and can take a direct con- Body ERL 16-...: X 6 CrNiMoTi 17 12 2 (1.4571)
ductivity reading. The electrical conductivity produces a Body LRG 16-4: X 6 CrNiMoTi 17 12 2 (1.4571)
proportional current provided that measuring surface Tee-piece for LRG 16-4: C 22.8/St. 35.8
and voltage supply remain constant. Electrode rod: X 6 CrNiMoTi 17 12 2 (1.4571) Conductivity electrode ERL 16-1, ½",
Electrode tip: X 6 CrNiMoTi 17 12 2 (1.4571) with mounting flange
Design Insulating sleeving: PTFE
The conductivity electrodes are provided with an Terminal box and connector: plastics
electrode rod completely insulated by a PTFE sleeving Permissible conductivity range
except for the measuring surface. A pressure-tight From 1 µS/cm
sealing between electrode rod and body is ensured by a Max. permissible ambient temperature
Teflon tube. at terminal box
The electrode tip of the LRG 16-4 can be shortened 60 °C
back by 200 mm (for details see “Installation and Service Electric connection
Instructions”). Via four-pole connector with screw terminals,
The electric connection is carried out via a four-pole cable strain relief and cable gland Pg 11
connector. Approx. weight (with max. length L)
The following designs are available: ERL 16-1: 0.9 kg
■ Conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1 with screwed
Mounting flange (screwed ½" BSP): 1.4 kg
LRG 16-4: 0.5 kg Conductivity electrode LRG 16-4
connection, ½" BSP, (½" NPT available on request),
for sandwiching between wafer-type mounting flange
½" BSP, DN 15, 20, 25, 40 mm, for direct connection
to the continuous blowdown valve.
■ Conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1 with screwed
connection ¾" BSP; installation on a side connection
(measuring pot) is highly recommended.
■ Conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4 for flanged
connection PN 40 (see “Technical Data”) for
installation in the boiler shell or on a side connection.
■ Conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4 for installation
in a tee piece specially designed for a side connection
of the boiler, DN 15 – 40 mm. The blowdown line is
directly connected to the measuring pot.

Conductivity electrode LRG 16-4

with tee piece
Important Notes Pg 11
max.
Cable required for wiring: screened cable, e.g. 60 °C
2 x 2 x 0.8 or 4 x 0.5 mm²: For cable length see data
sheet of the associated electronic control unit.
The conductivity electrode type ERL 16, ½", is provided
with a wafer-type mounting flange for direct connection
to the continuous blowdown valve type BAE.
The conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4 is used with a
tee piece. The continuous blowdown line is connected
to the tee piece, i. e. the conductivity is measured, even Thermal insulation
if the blowdown valve is closed.
The conductivity electrode can be installed vertically, Screwed ½" DIN 228
horizontally or radially inclined. The electrode tip must
be constantly submerged by at least 100 mm.
When mounting the electrode into steam or pressurized
hot water boilers the relevant regulations must be con- DN Flange dia Flange Electrode mounting flange
sidered. mm D thickness b PN 40 tapped ½"
15 95 32
20 105 32
25 115 32
40 150 32

Conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1 with wafer-type mounting flange, PN 40, DIN 2527

Pg 11
max.
60 °C
DN Flange dia Flange
mm D thickness b A
15 95 18 118
20 105 18 129
25 115 18 137
40 150 18 180

Conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4 with tee-piece

Pg 11
max.
60 °C
Pg 11
max.
60 °C Thermal
Flange insulation
PN 40, DN 50
202

Thermal
insulation
V = 20 mm (inspection 3.1B)
Screwed ¾" V = 20 mm (four inspections)
DN 228 V = 24 mm (DN 100)
V = 32 mm (square flange)
L = 99 mm

*) Ring joint 27 x 32
DIN 7603
ap-
prox.
16

Conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1, ¾" Conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4 with flange DN 50, PN 40, DIN 2527
Examples of Installation Conductivity Continuous blowdown
limit switch LRS controller type LRR

Conductivity Alarm or
limit indication on
switch LRS boiler panel
LRG 16-4
LRG 16-4
LW
ERL 16-1

Measuring pot Alarm or

type 4 DB 372 indication
LRG 16-4
Horizontal installation of conductivity electrode type Continuous Measuring
ERL 16-1 in a measuring pot. Application for blowdown pot type
condensate monitoring. valve type 3 MF 88.9
BAE with
electric
actuator

Left-hand side horizontal installation of conductivity

electrode type LRG 16-4 in a boiler drum,
right-hand side installation of LRG 16-4 inside
the boiler and outside in a measuring pot

Continuous blowdown
controller type
LRR 1-...

Continuous blowdown
valve type BAE with
electric actuator

ERL 16-1, ½"

with mounting
flange

Fitting of conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1 with wafer-type mounting flange to BAE

*)

LW Conductivity
electrode Continuous blowdown
type LRG 16-4 controller LRR 1-10e
Continuous
blowdown
controller
LRR 1-5b, Actual value
1-6b 0/4 – 20 mA
Min. conductivity
Max. conductivity

Max.-min. limit switch

Continuous blowdown valve URS 2-b
BAE 36

Conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4 with tee-piece fitted directly to the boiler drum
Conductivity Electrodes
ERL 16
LRG 16

Order and Enquiry Specifications

GESTRA conductivity electrode as sensor for conductivity
monitoring or continuous blowdown control:
Conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1, PN 40,
with screwed connection ½" BSP (DIN 228),
Length supplied L = 47 mm
Electrode mounting flange ½", DN ...
or
Conductivity electrode type ERL 16-1, PN 40,
with screwed connection ¾" BSP (DIN 228),
Length supplied L = 99 mm
or
Conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4, PN 40,
with flanged connection DN .....,
DIN 2527 or Square flange,
Length supplied L = ..... mm
Inspection
or
Conductivity electrode type LRG 16-4, PN 40,
with tee piece, DN ....

The following test certificates can be issued on

request, at extra cost:
In accordance with EN 10204-2.1, -2.2 and -3.1B.
All inspection requirements have to be stated with the
order. After supply of the equipment certification cannot
be established. For tests and inspection charges please
consult us.

Associated Equipment
For conductivity monitoring:
Conductivity limit switch type LRS.
For continuous blowdown control:
Continuous blowdown controller type LRR 1-5b or
LRR 1-6b, max.-min. limit switch type URS 2b, bar-
chart indicator type URA 1e or 2e, continuous blowdown
valve BAE or blowdown controller LRR 1-10e.

Supply in accordance with our general terms

of business.

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Münchener Str. 77, D-28215 Bremen
Telephone +49 (0) 421 35 03 - 0, Fax +49 (0) 421 35 03 - 393
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