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Integrating the OEM ClearView db 

Integrating the OEM ClearView db 

The GUIDED WAVE™ ClearView® db OEM Gold Box gives equipment manufacturers and system integrators a compact way to add real-time UV-Vis optical measurement to their systems.

The Gold Box contains the key optical and electrical components of the ClearView db analyzer. It connects to GUIDED WAVE fiber optic probes or flow cells and can communicate with external monitoring and control systems.

As a result, OEMs can integrate proven optical measurement technology without developing a complete analyzer from the ground up.  Talk to an OEM Application Expert

ClearView db is a modular filter photometer suitable for many OEM applications. By selecting up to six filters ranging from 420nm to 2100nm each with a dedicated detector, system integrators have successfully utilized ClearView db for real-time monitoring of liquids and gasses. Examples include: acid & OH number monitoring, detection of copper in acid baths, hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization, NO2 gas sterilization, water content of solvent or gasses, or color. Additionally, the ClearView db can monitor up to 2 process locations using either flow cells or direct insertion probes.

When sold in the OEM form factor, the ClearView db’s external enclosure which includes a touch screen interface is removed. This enables system integrator’s to have a compact and low cost gold box analyzer to incorporate into their design. A direct digital MODBUS interface allows for bidirectional communication with the OEM ClearView db and other peripherals. As shown in the image below, the OEM ClearView db gold box is approximately 9 inches long, 4 inches tall, and 5 inches wide.

What Is the ClearView db OEM Gold Box?

The ClearView db OEM Gold Box is the core optical and electronic measurement module used in the GUIDED WAVE ClearView db photometer analyzer.

It provides the analyzer functionality needed to make optical measurements while allowing OEMs and system integrators to incorporate the technology into their own equipment or system design.

The Gold Box connects to the process through fiber optic probes or flow cells. It can also interface with external systems using Modbus TCP over Ethernet, analog I/O, digital I/O, and relays, depending on the configuration.

Why Integrate an OEM UV-Vis Analyzer?

Add Optical Measurement to Your System

Integrate UV-Vis measurement directly into your equipment or analytical platform.

Reduce Development Time

Start with an established optical measurement platform instead of developing the complete analyzer technology internally.

Measure Remotely with Fiber Optics

Fiber optic connections allow the measurement point to be separated from the analyzer electronics.

Connect to Your Control System

Integration options include Modbus TCP, analog I/O, digital I/O, and relays for connection with external monitoring and control systems.

The small form factor of the OEM gold box allows for simple integration.

Implementing a complete OEM Analyzer System

A complete OEM analyzer system includes OEM Clearview db, a sample interface such as an insertion probe or flow cell, and a pair of thermally stable fiber optical cables (link to thermal test report). Often the gold box is located out of the way, in a control room or internal electronics area. The fiber optical cables allows system integrators to then route a connection to the sample interface.

Depending on the application an appropriate flow cell or insertion probe design is selected. For example:

  • In the semiconductor industry, hydrofluoric applications require a flow cell constructed out of PFA/PEEK. The metal free flow cell construction is selected to prevent contamination or corrosion in the cleanroom environment. 
  • For medical device sterilization, a 50 cm vapor probe is selected for monitoring NO2, H2O2, O3, or other sterilants. The GSST probe was specifically designed to be invariant to pressure or other index of refraction changes that often occur during the vacuum sterilization cycle.

Ultimately by implementing the OEM ClearView db photometer with MODBUS and an appropriate ample interface, critical process monitoring information can be quickly delivered to process engineers and other end-users. Allowing your customers to make informed decisions in real-time.

Interested in learning more about the OEM process for the ClearView db?

Key Customer Challenges

Adding Process Measurement

Customer Challenge:  “How can we add optical measurement without designing an analyzer from scratch?”

Solution:
The ClearView db OEM platform provides the core optical and electronic analyzer technology for integration into an OEM system.

Integrating With Existing Equipment

Customer Challenge:  “Can the analyzer communicate with our existing system?”

Solution:
ClearView db supports integration through options including Modbus TCP, 4-20 mA analog I/O, digital I/O, and relays.

Measuring at the Process

Customer Challenge:  “How do we make the measurement where the process actually happens?”

Solution:
Fiber optic probes and flow cells allow the optical measurement point to be located remotely from the analyzer.

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