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D-NCA-TB84EC_2
Advantage Series™
Four-Electrode Analyzer
TB84EC

„ Simple smart key menu programming.

„ Variable process display: mS/cm and

mS/cm, concentration, and six-character
user-defined including percent, ppm and ppb.

„ Two fully programmable isolated outputs.

Zero to 20 mA and four to 20 mA.

„ Three fully programmable relay outputs.

„ Eleven modes of temperature compensation:

Includes three for pure water and four for specified
chemicals.

„ Compatible with ABB patented four-electrode

sensors.

„ Back-lit display for easy viewing.

„ Adjustable damping.

„ Hold output function: Holds all outputs or any

individual output.

„ Programmable security codes and

configuration lockout.

„ Universal power supply: 120/240 VAC,

50/60 Hz. Voltage range is 94 to 276 VAC.
Advantage Series™
„ NEMA 4X/IP65 housing: Cast aluminum with Four-Electrode Analyzer
corrosion resistant polyester powder coat finish. TB84EC
„ FM and CSA non-incendive agency approvals.
CE Mark.
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Advantage Series™ Conductivity Analyzer Basic or Advanced Programming

The ABB TB84EC Advantage Conductivity Analyzer is a The Basic or Advanced programming mode can be
unique and advanced microprocessor-based instrument. chosen at the time of purchase. The Basic mode has
Smart keys on the front panel provide for local configuration choices common to conductivity analyzers.
programming of all analyzer functions. Easy-to-follow The Advanced mode has an expanded set of functions
instructions appear above each smart key. A secondary intended for complex applications. Separating the Basic
display clearly defines each menu option during analyzer and Advanced modes simplifies setup and calibration
programming. During normal operation the secondary activities. The added choices are:
display shows several useful parameters. This
innovative, user-friendly interface provides for • Toggle between Basic or Advanced programming
straightforward analyzer configuration and calibration. mode
Standard outputs include two isolated analog (current)
outputs and three relay outputs. The analog outputs can • Concentration analyzer: zero to 15-percent
be configured for the PV (process variable) and/or sodium hydroxide (NaOH), zero to 20-percent
temperature. The relay outputs can be configured for the sodium chloride (NaCl), zero to 18-percent
PV, temperature, diagnostics, cycle timer controller, or hydrochloric acid (HCI), zero to 20-percent
sensor cleaner. sulfuric acid (H2SO4), user-defined through a six-
point conductivity versus concentration linear
The TB84EC analyzer is compatible with all ABB four- curve fit where output follows concentration.
electrode conductivity sensors. These patented sensors Engineering units are %, ppm, ppb, and user-
provide worry-free measurement by compensating for all defined.
sensor fouling that might affect sensor accuracy. The
analyzer provides notification should sensor fouling • Temperature compensation types: Zero to 15-
become so severe as to affect accuracy. Sensor diag- percent sodium hydroxide (NaOH), zero to 20-
nostics include unique ground loop detection, fouled or percent sodium chloride (NaCl), zero to 18-
dirty sensor, and other features. percent hydroxchloric acid (HCI), zero to 20-
percent sulfuric acid (H2SO4), pure water neutral
The TB84EC analyzer meets current CE and salt, pure water trace base, pure water trace acid,
NEMA 4X/IP65 requirements. user-defined function generator, solution
coefficient (zero to 9.99 percent per degree
Celsius).
Four-Electrode Sensor Compatibility
• Analog pulse diagnostic output.
The TB84EC analyzer accepts inputs from all ABB
patented four-electrode sensors. A menu choice during • Expanded relay functions and flexibility.
configuration makes changing from one sensor group to
another easy. No jumpers or manual adjustments are
required. Concentration

The concentration configuration has four preprogrammed

Four-Electrode Sensor Ranges conductivity to concentration curves. They are: zero to
Table 1 15-percent sodium hydroxide (NaOH), zero to 20-percent
sodium chloride (NaCl), zero to 18-percent hydrochloric
Group Ranges
acid (HCl) and zero to 20-percent sulfuric acid (H2SO4).
0 to 199.9 µS/cm, 0 to 1,999 µS/cm
Additionally, the analyzer allows the freedom to program
Cell constant A 0 to 19.99 mS/cm, 0 to 199.9 mS/cm
conductivity to concentration curves via a five-segment
0 to 1,999 mS/cm
(six-point) function generator. This increases accuracy
0 to 19.9 µS/cm, 0 to 199.9 µS/cm
Cell constant B by allowing the programming of exact curve breakpoints.
0 to 1,999 µS/cm
Most concentration programs force curve fitting to
percent concentration values divisible by five only.

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Analog Outputs High and low alarms can be chosen for the PV and
temperature in either degrees Celsius or degrees
The analyzer has two isolated analog outputs (AO1 and Fahrenheit. The diagnostic relays can be linked to
AO2). Each is user-configurable as either a zero to 20 or sensor diagnostics, analyzer diagnostics, or all
a four to 20-milliampere signal. AO1 is dedicated to the diagnostic conditions. The high and low cycle timer has
PV while AO2 is configurable for either the PV or temper- adjustable set points, cycle time, and on time. This
ature. A two-point calibration method applies to both feature works best with processes that have poor mixing
analog outputs. This allows adjustment of the analog or a long lag or dead time. The cycle timer allows a
outputs to compensate for other devices in the loop that waiting period to see the results of chemical addition by
may not be calibrated. Entering the PV or temperature interrupting the feed. The sensor cleaner feature provides
endpoints in reverse order allows for reverse-acting for cycle time, on time, and recovery time programming.
outputs. This makes set up and operation of the analyzer with the
ABB hydraulic sensor cleaner or Model TB18 Safe-
A capacitive type lag, applied via the damping function, T-Clean® Sensor Valve easy and troublefree.
is useful in process environments where noise is
present. Damping is supported for both analog outputs
Diagnostics
and the displayed PV, and has a maximum value of 99.9
seconds. One damping value affects both analog outputs
The TB84EC analyzer constantly monitors both the
and the displayed PV in basic configurations. Individual
sensor and the analyzer. This helps to ensure reliability
damping values affect each analog output and the
and accuracy. Upon detection of a diagnostic condition,
displayed PV in advanced configurations.
the analyzer provides diagnostic notification by flashing a
FAULT icon on the display and supplying a pulse on AO1
Relay Outputs (if activated). Pressing the FAULT info smart key stops
the icon from flashing and provides, on the secondary
The analyzer has three relay outputs available (RO1, display, a short description and fault code. The FAULT
RO2, RO3). Each is jumper selectable as either NO icon remains on until resolution of the problem. Sensor
(normally open) or NC (normally closed). A correspond- faults that activate the diagnostic notification are:
ing relay icon appears on the display when a relay
activates. The functionality of each relay output depends • Fouled or dirty sensor.
on the configuration mode. Table 2 shows the possible
• Shorted or open temperature compensator.
functionality of each relay output for Basic and Advanced
configurations. Advanced programming allows all function • Ground loop detection (patent pending).
choices shown in Table 2 for each of the three relay
outputs. The user can turn the diagnostics on or off.

Hold Output
Table 2. Relay Output Functionality1
RO1 RO2 RO3 The analyzer has a hold output state that improves plant
Function
Basic Adv Basic Adv Basic Adv safety and process integrity during maintenance and
High or low PV alarm • • • • • • calibration. When activated, the HOLD icon appears at
High or low temperature alarm the top of the display. Upon release of the hold state, the
• • • • •
(ºC or ºF) HOLD icon disappears. When the sensor cleaner option
Diagnostics alarm • • • • is chosen, the analyzer provides the option of holding all
analog and relay outputs during the cleaning cycle. The
High or low cycle timer • • •
analog outputs can be held to any preselected level. The
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Sensor cleaner • • • relay outputs can be held individually to any active or
inactive state. This is useful for checking and exercising
Notes: any external devices connected to the analyzer.
1. • = available
2. If a relay output has been configured as a sensor cleaner,
no other relay output can be used for this function

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Diagnostic Pulse This feature is especially useful during a startup where a

large number of similar loops are being set up and
calibrated at the same time. Calibration of the four to
The analog output is fully scalable over any conductivity
20-milliampere output is allowed via an easy two-point
or concentration range. Advanced configurations allow
procedure.
pulsing of AO1 during a diagnostic condition.
When the diagnostic pulse is active, the output is
modulated for one second out of a six-second repeating Programmable Security Code
cycle to a configuration selectable level ranging from one
to 100 percent of span (0.16 to 16 milliamperes for a four The analyzer has a single three-digit security code.
to 20-milliampere output or 0.20 to 20 milliamperes for a Menu-selectable choices allow the security code to be
zero to 20-milliampere output). Should the actual output applied to none of or any combination of the following
of the analyzer be below 12 milliamperes, the pulse will menu choices: calibrate, output/hold, setpoint/tune, and
add current; if the actual output is at or above 12 configure.
milliamperes, it will subtract current. This provides
remote notification of a problem with proper configuration Specifications
of a digital control system (DCS), programmable logic
controller (PLC), or chart recorder. Type: Conductivity analyzer

Temperature Compensation Input Voltage: 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

The TB84EC analyzer is compatible with either Platinum Range: 94 to 276 VAC
(Pt) 100, three-kilohm Balco resistive temperature device
(RTD); or 4.75-kilohm network, ABB proprietary negative Installation category: II
coefficient elements. The automatic temperature
compensation options are: manual, automatic for Power Consumption: 17 VA max.
Potassium Chloride (KCl), user-entered coefficient in
percent per degree Celsius, zero to 15-percent Sodium Input Type: ABB 4-electrode
Hydroxide (NaOH), zero to 20-percent Sodium Chloride conductivity sensors
(NaCl), zero to 18-percent Hydrochloric acid (HCl), zero
to 20-percent Sulfuric acid (H2SO4), a user-defined Input Range:
function generator, solution coefficient (zero to 99.9 Conductivity: 0 to 1,999 mS/cm
percent per degree Celsius), and trace acid, trace base, (sensor group dependant)
and neutral salt for pure water. Concentration: 0.000 to 1,999 digits
(engineering units
Calibration configurable)

Display Resolution:
Smart key programming makes analyzer calibration
Conductivity: 0.001 µS/cm, 0.01 µS/cm,
accurate and efficient. Process calibration is a straight-
0.1 µS/cm
forward one-point smart calibration resulting in either a
(sensor group dependant)
slope adjustment, offset adjustment, or a combination of
Concentration: 0.001 digits (configurable)
adjustments. Selecting the reset calibration state
Temperature: 1ºC, 1ºF
results in the calibration defaulting to the original factory
calibration. A one-point smart temperature calibration
Temperature
also exists. This calibration adjusts either the
Compensation Types: Pt100, 3 kohm Balco,
temperature slope, offset, or a combination. A special
4.75 kohm RTD
edit calibration state allows manual editing or adjusting
of the calibration data.

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Temperature Compensation Maximum span:

Manual (0.1N KCI based) Sensor Group A 1,999 mS/cm
Sensor Group B 1,999 µS/cm
Automatic, configurable as: Concentration 1,999 digits
Standard (0.1N KCI based) Temperature 320ºC, 576ºF
Coefficient (0 to 9.99%/ºC adjustable)
0% to 15% NaOH Relay Outputs:
0% to 20% NaCI Form C, SPDT relays that are jumper selectable
0% to 18% HCI as either normally open or normally closed. Refer
0% to 20% H2SO4 to Table 2 to see functionality of each relay output
Pure water - neutral salt in basic and advanced configurations.
Pure water - acid
Pure water - base Ratings:
User-defined
Max. AC capacity values: 100 VA, 240 VAC, 3 A
Analog Ouput Ratings Max. DC capacity values: 50 W, 24 VDC, 2 A
2, completely isolated 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA
outputs, 750 Ω max. load value, AO1 fixed to PV, High and low set points (Basic and Advanced
AO2 configurable to either PV or temperature. configurations):

AO1 Source: Conductivity and concentration

Conductivity/concentration - isolated 0 to 20 mA High/low/deadband Software configurable
or 4 to 20mA, direct or reverse-acting, linear and Delay value range 00.0 to 99.9 min.
nonlinear, configurable across full range.
Source: Temperature (ºC to ºF)
Minimum span: High and low range -20º to 300ºC or
Sensor Group A 100.0 µS/cm -4º to 572ºF
Sensor Group B 10.00 µS/cm Deadband range 0º to 10ºC or
Concentration 5% max. 0º to 18ºF
concentration Delay value range 00.0 to 99.9 min.
range
Maximum span: High or low cycle timer
Sensor Group A 1,999 mS/cm (Advanced configurations only)
Sensor Group B 1,999 µS/cm
Concentration 1,999 digits Source: Conductivity and concentration
Turn on range Software configurable
AO2 Cycle time and
Conductivity/concentration/temperature (ºC or ºF) on time range 00.0 to 99.9 min.
Isolated 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA, direct or
reverse-acting, configurable across full range Sensor cleaner (Advanced configurations only):
Cycle time range 00.0 to 99.9 hr
Minimum span: On time range 00.0 to 99.9 min.
Sensor Group A 100.0 µS/cm Recovery time range 00.0 to 99.9 min.
Sensor Group B 10.00 µS/cm
Concentration 5% max. Nonlinearity and Repeatability:
concentration Conductivity:
range Display: ±0.5% of measurement
Temperature 10ºC, 18ºF range per decade
Output: ±0.02 mA at full scale output
settings
Temperature: 1ºC

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Maximum Sensor Cable Length Agency Certifications

Sensor Group A: 30.5m (100 ft)
Sensor Group B: 15.2 m (50 ft) CSA:
Class I; Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D
Turn on Time 2 secs typical, 4 secs max. Class II; Division 2 Groups E, F, and G
Class III; Division 2
Load Resistance Range (analog outputs)
750 Ω max. FM: Nonincendive
Class I; Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D
Damping Continuously adjustable Class II; Division 2 Groups F and G
from 00.0 to 99.9 secs. Class III; Division 2

Dynamic Response 3 sec for 90% step change EMC Requirements

with 00.0 sec damping
CE certified - complies with all applicable
Mounting Position Effect None European Community product requirements,
specifically those required to display the CE
Environmental marking on the product nameplate.
Temperature:
Operating -20º to 60ºC (-4º to 140ºF)
Storage -40º to 70ºC (-40º to 158ºF) Installation Accessories
Humidity (operating and storage):
Kit Number Description
Will meet specifications to
95% RH 4TB9515-0123 Panel mounting kit
Housing 4TB9515-0124 Pipe mounting kit
NEMA 4X and IP65, aluminum alloy with 4TB9515-0125 Hinge mounting kit
polyester powder coating 4TB9515-0156 Wall mounting kit
4TB9515-0165 Cable grip for ½-in. hubs
Conduit Connection 4TB9515-0191 Cable grip for PG9 hubs
5 total, 2 each 0.875-in. holes in enclosure that Complete cable grip kit
4TB9515-0198
accept 1/2-in. hubs, 3 each 0.600-in. holes that (2 each ½-in. and 3 each PG3)
accept PG9 hubs

Size 1/2-DIN Installation and Wiring Diagrams

hxwxd 144.0 x 144.0 x 171.0 mm
(5.67 x 5.67 x 6.73 in.) Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 show the installation and
wiring diagrams
Minimum panel depth: 144.8 mm (5.70 in.)

Max. panel thickness: 9.5 mm (0.38 in.)

Panel cutout: 135.4 (+1.3, -0.8) by

135.4 (+1.3, -0.8) mm
(5.33 (+0.05, -0.03) by
5.33 (+0.05, -0.03) in.)

Weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
with pipe mounting hardware

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9.5 MAXIMUM PANEL

PANEL
0.38 THICKNESS
CUTOUT
PANEL MOUNTING
+1.3 PANEL MOUNTING SCREWS (4)
135.4 –0.8 BRACKET (4)
+0.05
5.33 –0.03

135.4 +1.3
–0.8 REAR COVER
+0.05 REMOVED
5.33 –0.03
11.9
0.47

11.9 EXTERNAL REAR VIEW

0.47 PANEL GASKET GROUND SCREW
MINIMUM PANEL DEPTH = 144.8 MM (5.70 IN.) 3/8-IN.
PANEL LOCKWASHER (4)

3/8-16 x 1/2-IN.
HEX SCREW (4)

T01088E

Figure 1. Panel Mounting

TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW

FASTENERS FOR S.S. HINGE 3/8"

WALL (SUPPLIED BY FLATWASHER (4)
OTHERS) 3/8" X 3/4"
BOLT (8)

PIPE MOUNT
WALL BRACKET

"L" BRACKET

3/8"
LOCKWASHER (8)
3/8"
3/8" NUT (8) 3/8" X 5/8" 3/8"
FLATWASHER (8)
BOLT LOCKWASHER (4)

Figure 2. Hinge/Wall (Rear) Mounting

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PIPE
MOUNT DIMENSIONS
BRACKET MILLIMETERS
3/8" INCHES
FLATWASHER (4)

FASTENERS FOR WALL

(SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)

WALL
227 WALL
8.94

3/8" X 5/8" 3/8"

BOLT (4) LOCKWASHER (4)

Figure 3. Wall (Side) Mounting

PIPE
MOUNT 3/8"
BRACKET LOCKWASHER (4)
DIMENSIONS
MILLIMETERS
INCHES

3/8"
12 FLATWASHER (4)
0.47

203 Pipe
8.00

12
0.47
5/16"
NUT (4)

5/16" U-BOLT (2) 5/16"

3/8" X 5/8" LOCKWASHER (4)
BOLT (4) 5/16"
FLATWASHER (4)

Figure 4. Pipe Mounting

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SENSOR CABLE REAR VIEW

TO BE SEALED
IN CONDUIT
ANALOG ANALOG
OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2

SENSOR CONNECTIONS OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

TO TB3
TB2 1 (+) 1
TB2 1( ) 2
2 (+) 3
2( ) 4
GREEN 1 DRIVE
1 5
2 SENSE
FOR

RED 84EC
ONLY

1 6
3 SENSE
FOR

WHITE 84EC
ONLY

2 7
BLACK 4 DRIVE
2 8
BLUE 5 RTD
9
3
YELLOW 6 RTD
10
3
HVY GRN 7 SHIELD
POWER
8 CONNECTIONS RELAY 3 RELAY 2 RELAY 1
TB1
LINE (L1) 1
LINE
NEUTRAL (L2) 2 INPUT
NEUTRAL
3
POWER
CAUTION EARTH

EXTERNAL GROUND INTERNAL GROUND

TERMINAL TERMINALS

Figure 5. Wiring

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Ordering Information Model Code TB84 0 0 0

01 - 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Advantage Series Analyzer (Note 3)

Input
Conductivity four-electrode (Note 2) E C
Conductivity two-electrode (Note 2) T E
Toroidal conductivity (Note 2) T C
Programming Options
Basic 1
Advanced (Note 1) 2
Reserved
For future use 0
Reserved
None 0
Housing Type
Anodized aluminum, powder coat polyester 0
Mounting Hardware
None 0
Pipe (4TB9515-0124) 1
Hinge (4TB9515-0125) For Pipe or Wall 2
Panel (4TB9515-0123) 3
Wall (4TB9515-0156) 4
Agency Approval
None 0
FM (Factory Mutual) 1
CSA (Canadian Standards Association) 2
Identification Tags
None 0
Stainless Steel (4TB5003-0007) 1
Mylar 2

NOTES:
1. See TB84EC/TE/TC product specification sheets for details on Advanced programming options.
2. Cable grip available separately, part number 4TB9515-0165
3. One instruction manual included. Additional copy,
part number 4TB9800-84TC, 4TB9800-84EC or 4TB9800-84TE.

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D-NCA-TB84EC_2

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