BXD17 Series

Analytical instrumentation for your

measurement applications.

Features
• Single parameter instrument with temperature measurement capabilities
• Custom IP66 NEMA 4X (144 x 144mm) enclosure
• Versatile enclosure design - can be panel, surface / wall and pipe mounted
• Large informative LCD backlit display (Size 3.75’’ – 240 x 128 pixels)
• Simple intuitive menu structure with soft tactile function buttons
• Replacement for our entry level controllers (BC9, BP9, CDM9 Series)
• Push in connection technology simplifies installation
• Software upgradable via SD card slot – Future proof
BXD17 series
The BXD17 is a microprocessor controlled instrument (pH and dissolved oxygen only). The relay status
range offering individual controllers for the contacting is indicated on the instrument display.
conductivity, electrodeless (inductive) conductivity, pH
/ redox (ORP) and dissolved oxygen measurement Additionally, the instrument features one industry
parameters. To achieve this, the instrument utilises standard, isolated, 0/4-20mA current output enabling
a clear multifunction LCD to display the primary and the instrument to transmit the primary reading for
temperature readings, show operational status and remote monitoring purposes with features including
to provide an intuitive user interface while multilingual adjustable scaling, selectable on-error states and loop
text displays can be selected from a choice of English, fault detection.
French, Spanish and Italian. Features include adjustable scaling, selectable on-error
As standard the instrument is a simple to install IP66 states and loop fault detection
rated NEMA 4X wall-mount instrument, however with Also included are two digital inputs operating on
the addition of a suitable mounting kit it can also be closed or open contact which allows the instrument to
installed as a panel-mount or pipe-mount instrument. be triggered by No Flow, Low Tank Level, Interlock or
The instrument has two onboard volt-free normally Off-Line functions that force the relays to deactivate
open-relays with adjustable setpoint value and and the current output to a pre-defined state.
hysteresis. Either one can be set to activate on a high, Depending upon the version purchased the instrument
low or band operation allowing the instrument to be is powered either by 90-265vAC or 12-30vDC.
used in a variety of dosing and control operations.
Additional setpoint functions include delayed activation The BXD17 has a Micro SD card slot allowing the user
dose alarm timer, proportional and accumulation to upgrade to the latest software available should the
dosing (electrodeless conductivity only), cleaning cycle need arise.

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BXD17 series specification
Display 3.75” 240 x 128 dot LCD module
Display backlight Can be set to flash to indicate the instruments alarm status.
Languages English, French, Spanish and Italian
Buttons 5, silicone rubber tactile feedback micro-switched
Digital inputs 2 contact inputs for remote activation of user defined operations. Can be
configured to operate in either normally open or normally closed modes.
(All versions except the BOD17)
Off-Line facility The relays are de-energised and the current output is held at a user
defined level.
Current output specification Single current output, selectable 0-20mA or 4-20mA into 750 ohms max,
fully isolated to 2kV. Expandable across full operating range and offset
anywhere in that range. Loop fault detection.
Current output user calibration ± 0.01mA, 2 point 0/4 and 20 mA for remote monitor calibration.
Setpoints and control relays 2 normally open fully configurable setpoints with volt free contacts for each
specification relay. Rated at 5A @ 30vDC / 5A @ 250vAC.
Setpoint modes High, low, band, delay timer adjustable from 00:00 to 59:59 mm:ss. Dose
alarm timer, with supplementary initial charge function. Both adjustable
from 00:00 to 59:59 mm:ss.
Temperature accuracy ± 0.5 °C
Operator adjustment ± 50 °C or ± 122 °F
(temperature)
Range of temperature -10 °C to +150 °C (+14 °F to + 302 °F) for full specification.
compensation
Ambient operating conditions Temperature -20 to +55°C, relative humidity 5 to 95%, non-condensing.
Ambient temperature variation ± 0.01% of range / °C (typical)
MicroSD card interface Enables on site upgrading of instrument software. SD, SDHC and
SDXC-FAT32 cards supported.
EMC 2014/30/EU using BS EN 61326-1: 2013.
Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU using BS EN 61010-1: 2010.
RoHS directive 2011/65/EU using BS EN 50581:2012.
Power supply Universal 90-265vAC, 10W max.
LV Option 12–30vDC, 5W max.
Instrument housing UL 94-V0 PC/ABS. Coloured Pantone 281C
Front panel 144 x 144mm (Panel-cut out: 138 x 138mm)
Depth behind panel: 77mm maximum
Hinged / retained front
Ingress protection rating IP66
(IEC 60529 protection rating)
Weight Maximum 800 grams (instrument only)

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BCD17 contacting conductivity
• Displays conductivity, resistivity, PPM and temperature units
• Measured process & temperature can be displayed together
• Auto range or single range operation
• Full ultra pure water (UPW) temperature compensation
• Ultra pure water to solution concentration measurement
• Programmable cell constant

The contacting conductivity input allows connection with LTH contacting conductivity cells with a cell constant
of K=0.01, 0.1, 1.0 and 10.0. It is also possible to use other manufacturer’s conductivity cells with a cell
constant between K= 0.005 and 15.00. This oers a wide operating range of conductivity measurement from ultra
pure water at 0.055μS/cm (Microsiemens/cm) to solution concentration measurements of up to 999.9mS/cm
(Millisiemens/cm). The BCD17 can be set for single range, or auto range measurement.

Automatic temperature compensation is available as standard. For applications where temperature

compensation needs to be applied to the measurement the linear slope is adjustable for changes due to
dissolved salts. For applications where temperature compensation is not required it can be switched out.

Measurement input Any LTH contacting conductivity cell. Other manufacturer’s cells
can be accommodated.
Connection cable Up to 30 metres LTH type 54D cable
Measurement ranges 0-99.99 µS/cm to 0-999.9 mS/cm (K= 0.01 to 10.0).
0-99.99 KΩ/cm to 0-9.999 MΩ/cm (K= 0.01 to 1.0).
0-99.99 ppm to 0-99.99 ppt. (parts per thousand).
See the following cell constant / range table for further information.
Cell constant adjustment Fully adjustable from 0.005 to 15.00.
Cell constant calibration ± 50% of nominal cell constant.
Range selection Internal single or auto range.
Conductivity accuracy ± 0.5% of range.
Linearity ± 0.1% of range.
Repeatability ± 0.1% of range.
Operator adjustment ± 10 % slope (gain) adjustment for solution calibration.
(conductivity)
Range of temperature -50 °C to +150 °C (-58 °F to + 302 °F) for full specification.
measurement
Temperature accuracy ± 0.5 °C
Operator adjustment ± 50 °C or ± 122 °F
(temperature)
Sensor input filter Adjustable filter that averages the sensor input over a user selectable time
(10sec – 5mins).
Temperature sensor Pt1000 RTD input. Up to 30 metres of cable. Temperature sensor
can be mounted in the sensor or separately.
Temperature compensation type Automatic or manual, with xed UPW curve plus variable slope - 0-9.99 %/°C
Temperature compensation base Selectable at 20 °C or 25 °C.
Range of temperature -10 °C to +150 °C (+14 °F to + 302 °F) for full specification
compensation

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Conductivity range Nominal cell constant
0.010 0.100 1.000 10.00
0 to 9.999 µS/cm ✓ ✓
0 to 99.99 µS/cm ✓ ✓ ✓
0 to 999.9 µS/cm ✓ ✓ ✓
0 to 9.999 mS/cm ✓ ✓
0 to 99.99 mS/cm Note 1 ✓
0 to 999.9 mS/cm Note 1

Resistivity range Nominal cell constant

0.010 0.100 1.000 10.00
0 to 99.99 kΩ-cm ✓ ✓
0 to 999.9 kΩ-cm ✓ ✓
0 to 9.999 MΩ-cm ✓ ✓
0 to 99.99 MΩ-cm ✓

Total dissolved solids range Nominal cell constant

0.010 0.100 1.000 10.00
0 to 9.999 ppm ✓ ✓
0 to 99.99 ppm ✓ ✓ ✓
0 to 999.9 ppm ✓ ✓ ✓
0 to 9999 ppm ✓ ✓
0 to 99.99 ppt ✓
Note 1: Maximum measurement range will be limited by the solution temperature. With the temperature
compensation slope set to 2%/°C the range will derate linearly from full scale at 25°C to 50% of scale at 100°C.
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BED17 electrodeless (inductive) conductivity
• Measurement of conductivity, % solution concentration, TDS (ppm) and temperature
• Able to simultaneously display conductivity, % solution concentration and temperature
• Ideal for cooling tower bleed, rinse water and solution concentration applications
• Custom concentration curve from 2 to 9 points can be entered
• User adjustable temperature slope
• Proportional / accumulation dosing

Covering a wide range of conductivity measurement, from water (150µS/cm) to solution concentration
measurements (999.9 mS/cm), it is possible to display the readings in conductivity or by % concentration
by programming a custom curve into the instrument. The unit can be set for single range or auto range
measurement and can be used with any LTH Electrodeless (Inductive) conductivity sensor.

Both measurement input and current output can be individually calibrated from the front panel. For applications
requiring accurate measurements it is possible to calibrate the instrument and sensor to either a standard
solution or a titrated solution concentration. An off-line facility allows the instrument to be adjusted without
disturbing external processes.

Automatic temperature compensation can be applied to the measurement using an adjustable linear slope.
For applications where temperature compensation is not required it can be switched out. Alternatively a manual
temperature can be entered, if required.

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Measurement input ECS20 or ECS40 series electrodeless (inductive) conductivity sensor.
Connection cable Up to 30 metres LTH 54E / 54H cable.
Measurement ranges 0-999.9µS/cm,0-9.999mS/cm
0-99.99ms/cm, 0-999.9mS/cm
0-999.9 ppm, 0-9999 ppm
0-99.99 ppt (parts per thousand)
Solution concentration: Defined by a user entered 2 to 9 point curve.
User defined scale: 0 to 999.9, 0 to 99.99, 0 to 999.9, and 0 to 9999.
User defined units up to 5 characters.
Range selection Internal single or auto range.
Conductivity accuracy ± 1% of range.
Linearity ± 0.1% of range.
Repeatability ± 0.1% of range.
Operator adjustment Conductivity ± 10% slope.
(conductivity) Solution ± 20% offset.
Sensor input filter Adjustable filter that averages the sensor input over a user selectable time
(10sec – 5mins).
Temperature compensation type Automatic or manual, variable slope 0 - 9.99 %/°C
Temperature compensation base Selectable at 20 °C or 25 °C.
Additional setpoint modes Proportional (Setpoint 2 only) The setpoint will dose in proportion to the
time that setpoint 1 was on. e.g. If setpoint is energised for 10 minutes
and the proportion is set to 50% then setpoint 2 will start dosing for 5
minutes immediately after setpoint 1 has de-energised.
Accumulation (Setpoint 2 only) The setpoint will dose for the set dose
time after the accumulation active time of setpoint 1 has been reached.

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BPD17 pH/ redox (ORP)
• Differential Input for excellent noise rejection
• Accepts pH glass and redox (ORP) electrodes
• Able to display the pH reading and electrode mv value
• Dose alarm timer prevents overdosing

By providing the user with the flexibility to select either a pH or redox (ORP) input and operating with a single
ended or differential input, means a single instrument may be used for the majority of pH and redox (ORP)
applications. Temperature compensator selection of Pt1000 or Pt100 allows the instrument to be used with
almost any pH electrode system.

Two digital inputs are provided for remote activation of user defined operations. The functions available are
offline, interlock, flow switch input and tank level switch. This causes any active set points to de-energise
and the current output to change to its offline status.

Both measurement inputs and current outputs can be individually calibrated from the front panel. For applications
requiring accurate measurements it is possible to calibrate the instrument and sensor to either a standard
solution or a titrated solution concentration. An off-line facility allows the instrument to be adjusted without
disturbing external processes.

For applications which require automatic sensor cleaning, set point relays can be configured as a clean initiator.
The clean duration, recovery time and interval period are all programmable. During the clean and recovery
periods the instrument will go off-line and hold the current outputs and disable the control relays.

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Measurement input Single ended or differential with solution ground.
pH: Separate glass and reference electrode pair. Combination electrode.
Redox: Separate glass and reference electrode pair. Combination electrode.
Other manufacturer’s sensors can be accommodated.
Connection cable Up to 30 metres (no preamp required) LTH type 54E or LN10 cable
Measurement ranges 0.00 to 14.00 pH, -1999mV to +1999mV.
Accuracy ± 0.05 pH. ± 3mV.
Linearity ± 0.1% of range.
Repeatability ± 0.1% of range.
Operator adjustment Slope Offset
(conductivity) pH 60-120% 3 to 11pH
Redox NA -400mV to +400mV
Calibration methods Automatic 4pH / 9pH buffer calibration, manual slope and
offset adjustment. Both methods feature post-calibration electrode
condition indication.
Custom buffer 13 point 4pH / 9pH custom buffer entry pre-loaded with standard LTH
buffers, alternative buffers also supported by user entry.
Sensor input filter Adjustable filter that averages the sensor input over a user selectable time
(10sec – 5mins).
Temperature sensor Pt1000 & Pt100 RTD input. Up to 30 metres of cable. Temperature sensor
can be mounted in the sensor or separately.
Range of temperature -10 °C to +150 °C (+14 °F to + 302 °F) for full specification.
compensation
Temperature compensation type Automatic or manual -10 °C to +150 °C

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 Order codes

BCD17 conductivity instrument

Type Stock No Description
BCD17 1017 IP66 surface mounting conductivity instrument with 2 relays
and single 4-20 mA current output. 90-265v AC supply.
BCD17LV 1024 IP66 surface mounting conductivity instrument with 2 relays
and single 4-20 mA current output. 12-30v DC supply.

BED17 electrodeless conductivity instrument

Type Stock No Description
BED17 1217 IP66 surface mounting electrodeless conductivity instrument with
2 relays and single 4-20 mA current output. 90-265v AC supply.
BED17LV 1204 IP66 surface mounting electrodeless conductivity instrument with
2 relays and single 4-20 mA current output. 12-30v DC supply.

BPD17 pH / redox instrument

Type Stock No Description
BPD17 2017 IP66 surface mounting pH / redox instrument with 2 relays and single
4-20 mA current output. 90-265v AC supply.
BPD17LV 2024 IP66 surface mounting pH / redox instrument with 2 relays and single
4-20 mA current output. 12-30v DC supply.

BXD17 series mounting kits

Type Stock No Description
BXD17PAMK 6014 BXD17 series panel mount kit, includes mounting bracket, mounting
clips, fixing screws and seal.
BXD17PIMK 6024 BXD17 series pipe mount kit includes mounting plate, fixing screws
and 2 x Jubilee clips. (50-100mm diameter).

LTH Electronics Ltd, Chaul End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ, England
Telephone: +44 (0)1582 593693 Fax: +44 (0)1582 598036
email: sales@lth.co.uk web: www.lth.co.uk

These products comply with current European Directives

LTH Electronics Ltd reserves the right to make changes to this data sheet or the product without notice, as part of our policy of
continued developments and improvements. All care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this data sheet.
However we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or damages resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained herein.

Issue: BON (9846) 04.19