648 Aggressive High Temperature Processes pH Sensor

648 Aggressive High Temperature Processes pH Sensor

pH Sensor for Aggressive High Temperature Processes

Building upon the proven Model 642 pH sensor platform, the 648 pH sensor incorporates IC Controls’ key high performance options as standard features to deliver maximum performance and value under the most punishing conditions. By packaging these options together in an optimized design, we are able to provide our highest level of sensor capability at a lower cost point than previously possible. In addition, robust internal preamp and quick-connection options are available.

Compatible with IC Controls brand analyzers, transmitters and meters, as well as other brands such as Emerson Rosemount, Schneider Foxboro, ABB, HACH, and more.  Comes with wiring diagrams.

Compatible with the SensorFlex™ Platform – Digital Water Analysis Instrumentation:

    • Sensor calibration in the laboratory
    • Multiple parameters on one analyzer
    • pH/ ORP, Dissolved Oxygen, Conductivity
    • 4 channels
    • Complete calibration history
    • Digitization of analog pH/ ORP
    • Digital communication

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Description

Performance and Value

Features

  • Hytec junction and plastic reference to resist contamination and high temperature exposure
  • Large 2.5 cm (1 inch) diameter reference junction surrounding pH tip resists plugging and eliminates variations in reading caused by changes in flow direction.
  • Rugged body constructed from 2.5 cm (1 inch) schedule 80 extrusion-grade PVDF pipe
  • Cushion-mounted pH sensor resists shocks
  • Thick flutes protect glass tip from breakage during calibration, cleaning and accidental impact.
  • Open sensor tip for easy cleaning
  • Available integrated pre-amp rated for up to 105 °C
  • Available temperature and moisture resistant Variopin (VP) quick connectors

Technical Data

Applications & Technical Articles

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pH/ORP Sensors in Metallurgical Applications

Critical Elements of the Sensor, Material Selection, Sensor Size Matters, Keeping Contaminants Out, Taking the Heat, Direct Connect versus Preamp.
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pH Sensor Life and Accuracy in new Hydrometallurgical Evaluation

IC Controls™ and Thermo Scientific™ Orion ROSS pH sensors exceed requirements in harsh new hydrometallurgical application.
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pH Theory and Measurement

What is pH? Mathematical and descriptive definition, pH measurement techniques, pH sensing electrode, glass electrode, how glass electrodes work, types of glass electrodes, temperature affects on glass, reference electrode, referenced junction impact, ceramic junctions, wood junctions, etc.
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Application Review

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Drawings

Wiring Diagram

pH Sensor to Analyzer Connection

Electrical Schematic for Model 602, 605, 606, 607, 614, 615, 617, 625, 627, 642, 643 and 648
Wiring Diagram
Dimensional Drawing

648-6 Flat tip sensing element and body configuration

also illustrated with optional -21 Threaded insertion tip
Dimensional Drawing
Dimensional Drawing

648 standard body configuration

also illustrated with optional -21 threaded insertion tip
Dimensional Drawing
For Illustration purposes only

Simple Bypass (side stream) setup

Showing isolation valve for safe sensor maintenance
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Customer Reviews

“The end user is just now understanding that you folks are lasting longer than the ABB Units; they have been using.” 

From the President
Providing Turnkey Control and SCADA Solutions for water and wastewater applications in Maryland
Using the model 648 pH Sensor
April 2026
#pHSensor #pHprobe #pHelectrode #probe #water #wastewater #municipalities #utilities

“We are looking to order an additional PH Probe (Model 648) just the same as the ones we have purchased before.   We are trying to use it with a Oakton PH150 and I think you guys were able to wire it up to work with those when we first purchased. We have a floating probe that we use to check PH levels at a different time and we want to get away from the non-durable probes we have been using. “

Manufacturing facility in Arizona
Director of Operations 
#pHSensor #pHprobe #pHelectrode
March 2025

“Techs in field saying they are working great with no issues to report”

In a #Nickel #Refinery processing facility in the North America.
#pHSensor #pHprobe #pHelectrode
December 2023

“Sensors are working well, we added in a few more in our process and I wanted to have a couple spares on hand.” 

In a #Lithium #brine processing facility in the USA .
May 2023

 

“All our pH/ORP sensors are working very well – we will be starting up a new process in the next month or so and will likely need a few more sensors.” 

In a #Lithium #brine processing facility in the USA .
#pHSensor #pHprobe #pHelectrode #ORPSensor #ORPprobe #ORPelectrode
April 2023

“Performed perfectly.” 

In a high scaling environment where the probe is submerged. Used with a GLI 53 pH controller in the USA.
March 2023

“Equipment is working great. We set up a 648 probe on our brine feed line coming into the plant and have had no issues so far.” 

In a Lithium application/process in the USA.
January 2023

“The probe is working very well so far, no issues there. We currently have the probe in a “stripping” tank, it is filled with slurry and HCL. The slurry is thick and is stirred with a large mixer inserted in the top of the tank. If the slurry is not mixed sufficiently, it will harden, this makes it very difficult to pump out of the tank. The pH in this tank is very critical to our process, we must keep it at a 2 (1.95-2.05 band). The temperature in this tank is about 45°C. We currently have the probe threaded into a piece of pvc pipe and stuck down into the top of the tank (away from the mixer blades).”

In a Lithium application/process in the USA.
February 2022

 

The ”3 test probes installed currently all reading amazing!!!!”

from an Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor at a major mining company in Canada using the IC Controls Model 607 pH sensor and Model 648 pH Sensor to resolve ground loop problems and extend sensor life in their hydrometallurgical beneficiation process.
May 2021

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