Product details
Sanitary Tri-Clamp Conductivity Sensor — Pharma, Food & Beverage
The InstroDirect IDC-2W-SAN Sanitary Tri-Clamp 2-Electrode Conductivity Sensor is a hygienic-process conductivity probe with a 316L polished stainless tri-clamp flange designed for CIP / SIP service in pharmaceutical, dairy, brewing, and food & beverage plants. 3A-compliant wetted materials and FKM / EPDM O-ring options cover clean-in-place acid / caustic cycles and steam sanitisation to 135 °C.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measuring range | 0 – 20; 0.2 – 2000; 2 – 20000 µS/cm |
| Cell constant | 0.01, 0.1, 1.0, 10 |
| Temperature range | 0 – 80 °C |
| Pressure range | 0 – 3 Bar, 5 Bar MAX |
| Temperature compensation | NTC10K, NTC2.252K, PT100, PT1000 can be customised |
| Response time | ≤ 10 s |
| Mounting thread / flange | Φ 50 flange |
| Shell material | Stainless steel |
| Diameter | Φ 13 |
| Length | 110 mm |
| Cable Connection | Integrated direct connection |
Typical Australian Applications
- Dairy CIP return line phase separation
- Brewery wort and cleaning solution monitoring
- Pharma WFI / purified water loops
- Soft-drink bottling line sanitiser control
- Cheese and yoghurt fermentation
Why Integrators Choose the IDC-2W-SAN
- 316L 0.5 Ra polished finish meets 3A sanitary standards
- Handles full CIP caustic (NaOH) and acid (HNO3 / phosphoric) cycles
- SIP-rated to 135 °C steam sanitisation
- Tri-clamp mount makes swap-out a 30-second job
- Wide 0–200 mS/cm range covers both pure water and caustic phases on the same probe
Installation & Calibration Notes
Install vertically in the CIP return line or horizontally with the electrodes fully flooded. Use EPDM O-rings for caustic-heavy CIP, FKM for acid-heavy or steam. Calibrate with KCl standards monthly during production runs; validate after every SIP cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this 3A compliant?
Yes — 316L with 0.5 Ra polish. The full 3A certification documentation ships with every order on request.
What tri-clamp size should I order?
Most AU dairy and brewery CIP lines use 1.5″ or 2″. Specify your line size at order; we stock both ready for next-day dispatch.
Does it handle caustic and acid CIP?
Yes. 316L polish with EPDM O-rings handles 2–5% NaOH and nitric / phosphoric acids at 80 °C. For stronger chemistries, ask about the PEEK-body alternative.
Australian Technical Support, Calibration & Consumables
- Phone and email technical support from Brisbane-based field engineers with 20+ years automation experience
- On-site two-point conductivity calibration across QLD, NSW, VIC with certificate of calibration
- Next-day delivery across Australia for ; trade pricing from 5 units
InstroDirect also stocks the full water-analysis reagent range for pH, dissolved oxygen, chlorine, ammonia, and nitrate monitoring.
Request a Trade Quote
Panel builders, system integrators, council water departments, food & beverage engineers, and pharma/process teams get volume trade pricing. Submit a quote request and we’ll respond within one business day with stock, pricing, and lead time.
Why InstroDirect vs Endress+Hauser or HACH in Australia
InstroDirect supplies the same grade of water-quality sensor that Australian councils, WWTP integrators, pharma plants, and food & beverage operators specify from Endress+Hauser and HACH — at a significantly lower landed cost and without vendor lock-in.
| Factor | InstroDirect | Endress+Hauser / HACH |
|---|---|---|
| Digital protocol | Open RS485 Modbus RTU — integrates with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff, or any SCADA | Proprietary (E+H Memosens / HACH SC digital) — locked to the vendor’s transmitter |
| Technical support | Australian field engineers with 20+ years automation experience | Remote support via offshore ticket queues |
| On-site calibration | InstroDirect technicians available across QLD, NSW, VIC with formal calibration certificate | Third-party authorised service network, longer turnaround |
| Price | Parallel-import model — no distributor margin stack, typically 30–50% below equivalent brand pricing | Premium brand pricing with tiered distributor markup |
| Replacement parts | Standard consumables ordered on demand from InstroDirect | Proprietary cartridges and cells, tied to the brand |
Moving away from Memosens or SC digital protocols frees you to mix and match sensors with any Modbus-capable transmitter or PLC. InstroDirect probes drop straight into an existing control system without a new proprietary transmitter.
