Y560-AAmmonium ISE Sensor

User Manual

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CONTENTS
Forward........................................................................................................................................3

Overview......................................................................................................................................4

Features............................................................................................................................... 5

Designed use....................................................................................................................... 5

Electrodes............................................................................................................................ 5

Sensor Dimensions.............................................................................................................. 6

Cable Definition...................................................................................................................7

Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................7

Installation................................................................................................................................... 8

Part List................................................................................................................................ 8

Before use............................................................................................................................8

Sensor Installation...............................................................................................................8

Calibration................................................................................................................................... 9

Sketch.................................................................................................................................. 9

Calibration Solution Preparation.......................................................................................10

Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 11

Maintenance Schedule......................................................................................................11

Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 11

Trouble Shooting....................................................................................................................... 12

Quality Assurance......................................................................................................................13

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Forward

Thanks for choosing XIYING Sensor Technologies’

instrument！

Please read this manual carefully before using this product, and keep this manual in
safe place for future reference.

Please follow the instructions and procedures stated in this manual.

To ensure after sales warranty coverage, please follow the user instructions and
maintenance procedures stated in this manual.

Any damage and lost caused by improper use of this product will not be covered by
factory warranty. Please keep all documents, and if you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact XIYING Sensor Technologies’ customer services.

Remove the instrument from package material and examine it to make sure that
there is no damage occurred during shipment. If there is any damage, please contact
XIYING Sensor Technologies Customer Service immediately. Save all materials until you
are sure that the instrument functions properly.

Any damage or defective items must be returned in their original packaging material.

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Overview

XIYING Sensor ch NH4-N ISE sensor measures the concentration of dissolved ammonium
as nitrogen (NH4-N) in water. The sensor uses pH, Ammonium Ion electrodes, and
an optional potassium ion electrode to determine the NH4+-N concentration. It is
designed for use in all kind of natural water, such as lakes, streams, rivers, as well as
wastewater plants. The online sensor measures ammonium electron concentration
without using any chemicals. With automatic wiper to clean up the electrode sensing
surface and easy electrode replacement, Y560-A provides a quick, simple, and
economical solution for ammonium concentration measurement.

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Features

• RS-485; MODBUS protocol compatible

• No reagent, no pollutants, more economic and environmentally friendly
• Automatic compensation for NH4+, pH and temperature in water
• With a self-cleaning wiper, prevent biofouling to guarantee accurate
measurement

Designed use

Y560-A is designed for online measuring ammonium concentration of surface water,

(such as lakes, streams, rivers), municipal sewage and wastewater treatment plant
sludge, as well as fish ponds.
Please note due to the sensitive membrane of the electrodes, the electrode lifetime
may be affected due to the unknown composition.
Use of the sensor for any purpose other than that described, poses a threat to the
measurement system and is therefore not permitted.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designed use.

Electrodes

• The NH4+ electrode is an ion selective electrode with a pH measurement

range of 4-10
• pH is a single electrode with a measurement range 0-12
• The reference electrode is a double salt bridge electrode
• Potassium ion selective electrode (to compensate ammonium)

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Sensor Dimensions

64 x271 mm (xL)

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Cable Definition

1、 Power Supply Requirements

Power Supply DC 8-26V ±10%， Current <50mA
2、 Sensor Cable
4 wire AWG-24 or AWG-26 shielding wire. OD=5mm

1, Red—Power (VCC)
2, White—485 Date_B ( 485_B)
3, Green ---485 Date_A (485_A)
4, Black --- Ground (GND)
5, Bare wire ---- shield

Technical Specifications

Nam Paramet
e er
Mod Y560-
el A
NH4_N Range 0-10mg/L NH4-N 0-100mg/L NH4-N
±
NH4_N Accuracy
（5%+0.2mg/l
NH4_N 0.1
Resolutio mg/L
pH Range 4-
10
pH Accuracy ±0.1p
H
pH Resolution 0.
01
Housing IP Rating IP
68
Deepest Depth 10m
underwater
0~
Temperature Range
50℃
Interface Support RS-485， MODBUS protocols

IP Rating IP
68
Pow DC8~26VDC±10%，current<50mA
er
Cable Length 10m standard, Custom length available

Body Materials PO
M

Note
The above technical specifications are tested under standard solution in
laboratory environment.

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Installation

Part List

Ite Number Not

m e
Y560-A 1
Sensor
Cab 1 10
le m
Fitting 1
adapter
NH4CL solution 1 1000m
gL
pH electrode buffer solution 1 20
ml
reference electrode buffer solution 1 20
ml
Rubber protective Cap 1

Before use

1) Take off the protect cap: Please take off the protect cap of NH4, pH and reference
electrode before installation and keep them properly for future use.
2) Cleaning and activation:
• First use DI water to wash the electrodes (DO NOT USE WIPER, IT WILL DAMAGE
THE ELECTRODE SENSING FILM).
• The electrodes are all stored in buffer solution before shipping (NH4+ buffer
solution is a 1ppm NH4CL solution), so the new product does not need to be
activated for the first time.
• If the electrode is dried for more than 4 hours, it needs to be re-activated before
use. Activation method: soak the electrode in 1ppm NH4CL solution for more
than 4 hours (see standard solution preparation for details).

Sensor Installation

1) Wiring and power supply:

• The female and male connector of sensor cable should be screwed tightly to
avoid moisture incursion
• Do not use the sensor cable to pull the sensor! It is required to install sensor in a
secure and stable mounting bracket.
• Make sure power supply voltage is correct before power on.
2) Sensor installation:
• It is recommended to install the sensor vertically with electrodes facing down.
• Considering water level change, the sensor should be installed 30cm below
water level. The sensor should not be installed no more than 2m below water
surface for maintenance purpose.
• The sensor must be securely installed to avoid damage caused by water flow and
other things.

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Calibration

Sketch

PC tool name: SmartPC(nh4).exe. (Please scan the

QR code on the right to download the application
software).
Note: If custom development is needed, please contact XIYING Sensor ch
Customer
Service.

The PC tool offers the NH4+ one- point and two- points calibration procedures.
1. At first, chose COM and click “Connect” to access to measurement, calibration
and logging. Click “Start” to get measurements.

2. The concentration values of standard solutions can be customized. To start

one-point calibration, input the standard solution value and click “1 point”.
Normally 1mg/L NH4+ is chosen for single-point calibration. Put the NH4_N
sensor into the solution you choose. Wait for few minutes to stabilize the data
and click “OK”.（1mg/L=1ppm）

3. Choose “2points” to enter into two-points calibration. The procedure is similar to

one-point calibration. Follow the instructions to perform 1 mg/L (usually as a first
point) and 10 mg/L (as a second point). We strongly recommend that the two
standard solutions should have a gradient of 10 times.
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 The prompt "succeed" or "failed" indicates calibration result.
4. Click “Restore” to restore the factory user calibration values.
5. The measurements can be recorded. The exported document format is. CSV. The
path is displayed in the bottom prompt box.

Calibration Solution Preparation

1) pH solution: The solutions 4.00, 6.86 and 9.18 can be purchased easily.
2) NH4+ solution:
• Accurately weigh 3.819g of NH4CL and transfer to a 1000 mL volumetric flask.
Then fill the flask to the top graduation with DI water. Mix well to obtain a
solution, which is 1000ppm NH4+ solution.
• Accurately transfer 1.0 mL of the solution prepared in the first step to a 1000 mL
volumetric flask and then fills the flask to the top graduation with DI water. Mix
well to obtain a solution, which is 1ppm NH4+ solution.
• Accurately transfer 10.0 mL of the solution prepared in the first step to a 1000
mL volumetric flask and then fill the flask to the top graduation with DI water.
Mix well to obtain a solution, which is 10ppm NH4+ solution.
• Accurately transfer 100.0 mL of the solution prepared in the first step to a 1000
mL volumetric flask and then fill the flask to the top graduation with DI water.
Mix well to obtain a solution, which is 100ppm NH4+ solution.
3) K+ solution:
• Accurately weigh 1.9067g of KCL and transfer to a 1000 mL volumetric flask.
Then fill the flask to the top graduation with DI water. Mix well to obtain a
solution, which is 1000ppm K+ solution.
• Accurately transfer 1.0 mL of the solution prepared in the first step to a 1000 mL
volumetric flask and then fills the flask to the top graduation with DI water. Mix
well to obtain a solution, which is 1ppm K+ solution.
• Accurately transfer 10.0 mL of the solution prepared in the first step to a 1000
mL volumetric flask and then fills the flask to the top graduation with DI water.
Mix well to obtain a solution, which is 10ppm K+ solution.
• Accurately transfer 100.0 mL of the solution prepared in the first step to a 1000
mL volumetric flask and then fill the flask to the top graduation with DI water.
Mix well to obtain a solution, which is 100ppm K+ solution.

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Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Cleanliness is very important for maintaining accurate readings. The frequency is

according to the use environment.
Environme Maintenance frequency
nt
Surface Every 30
water days
Aquacultu Every 30
re days
Sewage disposal Every 2~3
weeks
Industrial sewage (non chemical) Every 2~3
weeks
Chemical sewage Depends on actual conditions

Maintenance

1) Clean the sensor surface：Wash the outer surface of sensor with tap water, if there is
still residue, using soft brush, for some stubborn dirt, household detergent can be
added in tap water to clean.
2) Check the cable：inspect the sensor cable if there is damage.
3) Electrode Cleaning：
• Wash the outer surface of electrode with soft brush. Note that do not touch
sensitive membrane of NH4+ electrode.
• Use clean water to wash the pH and reference electrode. Then gently wipe off
with a lint free cloth or a soft brush.
• Do not use anything to wipe sensitive membrane of NH4+ electrode. Only rinse
it with clean water (DI water is best).
• If the sensor needs calibration after cleaning, use a lint free cloth to dry the
surface sensor case excluding sensitive membrane. It is recommended to dry by
blowing or gently wiping with absorbent paper!
• During calibration, electrode cleaning with DI water shall be repeated for each
step to avoid polluting the standard solution.
4) Store the sensor: Regular electrode maintenance requires pH and reference
electrode to be stored in protected solutions which equipped with sensor. Please
keep NH4+ electrode in 1ppm NH4+ solution.
Note: If the membrane is kept in a dirty or dry state for a long time, it will lead to
electrode failure and is not within the warranty scope.
5) Replace the electrode:
• NH4+, reference and pH electrode are all consumable parts. Please replace
them in time according to the actual situation.
• Change cleaning wiper every 3 months.
• The seal ring of cleaning wiper is guaranteed for one year. It is recommended to
send it back to our company for replacement every year.

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Trouble Shooting

Table 5-1 lists the symptoms, possible causes, and recommended solutions for
common problems encountered with the Y560-A sensor. If your symptom is not listed,
or if none of the solutions solves your problem, please contact us.
Table 5-1 Troubleshooting

ERRO POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIO

R N
Power supply error Check the output voltage of power supply

No Connection error Reconnect and check Modbus address

data
Sensor error Contact customer service

Inaccurate Measurement Electrode drift Cleaning and Re-Calibrate

Measured value is too Electrolyte depleted Replace electrode and re-Calibrate

high
Hardware failure Contact customer service

Measured value is Wash the surface or contact customer

unstable Dirty electrode
service if necessary

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Quality Assurance

Warranty period:
Sensor warranty period is 1 year
Electrode warranty period is 4 months (Non-chemical environment, Non industrial
wastewater).

If there are defects found during the warranty period, XIYING Sensor
technologies promises to repair or replace the defective products, or return the
payment of product except the charge for the first time for transport and related
formalities. In the warranty period, repair or replacement of any product will only
enjoy the rest of the original warranty.
After receiving feedback for the product quality problems from the customer, XIYING
Sensor technologies will confirm whether the product need repair within two weeks;
It can’t be returned without approval to repair the product.

This warranty does not include the following：

• Damage caused due to force majeure, natural disasters, social unrest, war
(published or unpublished), terrorism, civil war or any government forced.
• Damage caused due to improper use, negligence, accident, or caused by the
improper application and installation.
• Freight for the product shipped back to XIYING Sensor
technologies.
• Freight for parts or products express or express delivery within the warranty.
• Travel expense for repair in local in warranty

The quality assurance includes all content of products provided by XIYING Sensor
technologies.
It constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement about the quality
guarantee, no person or agent is authorized in the name of XIYING Sensor technologies
to develop other warranty.
As described above, the remedial measures such as repair, replacement or return the
payment for product is not in violation of the warranty, and it aim at our own
products only. Based on the strict liability or other legal theory, XIYING
Sensor technologies is not responsible for defects or any other damage due to careless
operation, including the subsequent damage with a causal connection between
these situations.

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 XI’AN XIYING SENSOR TECHNICAL CO.LTD
No.8 han cheng road. Lian hu area . Industrial Park, Shaanxi, China
ZIP code：710082
Tel：+8613571866223

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