An award-winning, patented, multi-parameter, real-time sensor platform to accurately and reliably measure BOD, COD, TOC and Coliforms (total, E. coli or faecal) in permanent and temporary applications.
The Proteus is the world’s first scientifically proven real-time sensor for measuring BOD that can measure a wide range of water quality, environmental and industrial applications. A multiprobe that measures your choice of parameter, all in one package, that can deliver data in the toughest field conditions. The Proteus has been designed for its ease of use, reliable data and economical operation.
Parameters include:
| BOD, COD, TOC, DOC |
Optical Brighteners |
Ammonium |
| Dissolved Oxygen |
Nitrate |
EC / Salinity / TDS |
| Pressure |
ORP / REDOX |
Turbidity |
| Chloride |
Coliforms (faecal, E. coli, total) |
Crude Oils |
| pH |
Tryptophan |
CDOM |
| Temperature |
Refined Oils |
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The standard CPVC model has a CPVC body and sensor guard. An optional stainless steel model is also available. A range of power options are available including internal lithium battery packs, ideal for unattended logging, or multiple external power options of battery, mains or solar panel.
Manufactured by: Proteus Instruments
Model: Proteus Multi-parameter Water Quality Sensor
Services offered for this product
- Sales
- Rental
- Installation
- Calibration
- Maintenance
Applications
- BOD/COD/TOC Loading to Wastewater Treatment Works
- Combined Sewage Overflow event monitoring
- Point Source Pollution monitoring
- Total Coliform Monitoring (E. coli, total or faecal)
- Efficiencies of Wastewater Treatment Works
- Diffuse Pollution Monitoring
- Groundwater Water Quality Monitoring
- Survey tool combined with Bluetooth
- SCADA, RTU and logger integration via RS232, SDI-12, Modbus RTU
| BOD Parameter Specifications |
| Units |
BOD mg/l |
| Range** |
0-2000 mg/l |
| Resolution |
0.01 mg/l |
| Accuracy |
±5 % of reading* |
| Comments |
Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
| Coliform Counts Parameter Specifications |
| Units |
CFU/100 m |
| Range** |
>1 count/100ml |
| Resolution |
1 count/100ml |
| Accuracy |
±10 Coliforms* |
| Comments |
Local site calibration can improve accuracy. Can be used for faecal coliforms, E. coli or total coliforms |
| COD Parameter Specifications |
| Units |
COD mg/l |
| Range** |
0-4000 mg/l |
| Resolution |
0.01 mg/l |
| Accuracy |
±5 % of reading* |
| Comments |
Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
| DOC Parameter Specifications |
| Units |
DOC mg/l |
| Range** |
0 - 3000 mg/l |
| Resolution |
0.01 mg/l |
| Accuracy |
±5 % of reading* |
| Comments |
Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
| TOC Parameter Specifications |
| Units |
TOC mg/l |
| Range** |
0 - 3000 mg/l |
| Resolution |
0.01 mg/l |
| Accuracy |
±5 % of reading* |
| Comments |
Local site calibration can improve accuracy |
| General Specifications - Proteus 35 |
| Diameter |
89 mm (3.5") |
| Length - w/o Battery Pack |
483 mm (19") |
| Typical Weight - with IBP |
Standard CPVC Model: 2.85 kg (6.28 lbs)
Stainless Steel Model: 4.55 kg (10.03 lbs) |
| Number of Sensors |
Up to 11 |
| Optional Battery Pack |
8 “C” cells |
| General Specifications - Proteus 40 |
| Diameter |
102 mm (4.00”) |
| Length - w/o Battery Pack |
483 mm (19") |
| Typical Weight - with IBP |
Standard CPVC Model: 3.00 kg (6.61 lbs)
Stainless Steel Model: 5.40 kg (11.9 lbs) |
| Number of Sensors |
Up to 13 |
| Optional Battery Pack |
8 “C” cells |
| General Specifications - All Versions |
| Internal Power Battery Life |
1 to 24 month depending on sensors / logging rates |
| External Power |
5-15 vdc |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 50 °C non-freezing |
| Calibrated Range |
0 to 30 °C non-freezing |
| Depth Rating |
200 m |
| Communications |
USB, RS232 as standard. Modbus RS485, SDI-12 and/or Bluetooth optional |
| Sample Rate |
1 Hz |
| Data Memory |
>1,000,000 logged readings |
| Logging Rates |
1 second to 1 day |
| Warranty |
2 years (All sensors excluding ISE’s) |
*providing adequate field calibration
**customized ranges are available
Proteus BOD - a breakthrough in providing real-time, low-maintenance BOD
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Technical Note: A comparison of Proteus fluorescence spectroscopy with UV-Vis technology
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Energy saving potential of using real-time BOD monitoring for feedforward and feedback control in wastewater treatment.
Real-time BOD/COD monitoring at a Scottish Distillery
STREAM Project - Water Quality Monitoring at Tawe Barrage & Swansea Docks
Real-time BOD, Coliforms and Organic Carbon monitoring for design and operation of Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICWs)
How the UK's largest real-time catchment monitoring network is leading the way
How measuring ammonia with fluorescence is trialled as a world first
How to measure E. coli and enterococci, crucial parameters, in a World first
Esthwaite Water & Cunsey Beck Water Quality Monitoring
