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Q46/86 Thiosulfate Monitor

The Q46/86 Thiosulfate Monitor delivers continuous, high-accuracy measurement of residual thiosulfate (S₂O₃²⁻) in water, helping operators protect equipment, optimize processes and maintain product quality.

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Continuous Residual Thiosulfate Monitoring

Residual thiosulfate (S₂O₃²⁻) plays a critical role across multiple industries. In potable water and wastewater treatment, it helps ensure proper sterilization and regulatory compliance. In refinery operations, excessive thiosulfate is linked to equipment corrosion and potential piping failures. Textile facilities use it to control bleaching for consistent process efficiency and product quality, while agricultural and fertilizer production depend on accurate thiosulfate monitoring to optimize formulations and field applications.

The Q46/86 is engineered for these demanding environments. It provides the direct, continuous measurement needed to maintain water quality, prevent corrosion and keep processes running efficiently. Its polarographic membrane sensor measures S₂O₃²⁻ directly as water flows through a constant-head flow cell without altering the sample or requiring chemical addition.

Designed for seamless integration, the monitor offers flexible outputs and communication options to suit both new installations and system upgrades. Quick one-point calibration and clear diagnostic messages simplify operation and reduce maintenance effort.

Features

  • High-Accuracy Measurement. Detects 0.1 to 200.0 ppm thiosulfate with 0.5% range accuracy.
  • Industry Versatility. Supports potable water and wastewater treatment, refinery operations, textile bleaching control, and agriculture/fertilizer production.
  • Built-in Process Control. Optional PID functionality supports direct automation without separate controllers.
  • Low-Maintenance Operation. Simple calibration and clear diagnostics cut routine service time.
  • Secure, Field-Ready Design. Rugged NEMA 4X enclosure and lockable settings protect performance in challenging environments.

Market Applications

  • Drinking Water Treatment

    Drinking water treatment facilities have the critical job of providing a safe, high-quality drinking water supply. Complex operational processes demand the highest flow meter accuracy and reliability, as well as long-term stability and a low cost of ownership. Water treatment solutions that deliver real-time data and historical reads with alarms for measurements outside of typical operation help utilities meet the challenge of increasing compliance levels. When utility customers have access to real-time water quality, flow and pressure data, they can more easily protect treatment assets and provide opportunities for process optimization.

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  • Wastewater Treatment

    Wastewater treatment facilities feature complex operational processes involving a wide range of flow measurement, water quality monitoring and toxic gas detection solutions, designed to conserve water, increase regulatory compliance and safeguard water quality, people and the environment. From single monitors to multiparameter measurement, our versatile solutions deliver continuous and proactive monitoring for early event detection, odor control, pollution prevention, chemical management and toxic gas detection.

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  • Industrial Effluent

    Industrial effluent — sometimes referred to as industrial wastewater — discharged from manufacturing and processing activities often contains a mix of chemical, physical and biological contaminants. Effective management is critical, not only for regulatory compliance but also for protecting downstream ecosystems and infrastructure.

    Advanced flow, water quality and gas monitoring technologies play a vital role in this process by providing real-time data on discharge volumes, pollutant concentrations and gas emissions, enabling operators to maintain control, optimize treatment performance and confirm environmental standards are consistently met.

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  • Industrial Process

    The measurement and monitoring of flow, water quality and toxic and combustible gas plays a vital role in industrial processes for consistent delivery of quality control, personnel safety, environmental protection, process monitoring and optimization. Our comprehensive range of robust, real-time and reliable instrumentation provides dependable solutions that are easy to install, simple to maintain, creates safe areas of work and deliver increased regulation compliance.

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  • Refining, Chemical & Petrochemical

    As a worldwide leader in flow metering technologies for over 110 years, Badger Meter offers one of the broadest product portfolios for the chemical and petrochemical processing industry. From differential pressure and Coriolis flow meters to advanced control valves, our solutions help you measure what matters and improve the efficiency and reliability of your operations. Badger Meter has the proven tools and expertise to help you manage your critical resources.

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