PH and ORP Sensors: User's Manual

User’s
Manual PH4/OR4 Sensor Series

pH and ORP Sensors
IM 12B10B00-01EN
IM 12B10B00-01EN
9th Edition
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PH4/OR4 Sensor Series pH and ORP Sensors.
Please read the following respective documents before installing and using the sensors.
This manual is applied to the following sensors;

PH4P Polymer Electrolyte pH Sensor
PH4PT Polymer Electrolyte pH Sensor with RTD
OR4P Polymer Electrolyte ORP Sensor
PH4F HF-Resistant pH Sensor
PH4FT HF-Resistant pH Sensor with RTD
PH4C pH Sensor for Chemical Process
PH4CT pH Sensor for Chemical Process with RTD
OR4C ORP Sensor for Chemical Process
PH4FE pH Sensor for Fermentation
Other relevant models are described in the following manuals.

Equipment Model Model name Manual
Holder PH8HS Submersion type holder IM 12B07M01-E
PH8HF Flow-through type holder
Adapter ― (Option code) (this manual)
SA405 Adapter with temperature sensor
Transmitter FLXA202, FLXA21 2-Wire Analyzer IM 12A01A02-01E etc.
FLXA402 4-Wire Converter IM 12A01F01-02EN
IM 12A01F02-01EN etc.
Terminal box WTB10 Terminal box IM 19D01B01-01E
Distributor PH201G Distributor IM 19B01E04-02E
VJA1, MA1, etc. Distributor IM 77J01A01-01E,
IM 77J04A01-01E etc.
Accessories PH8AX Accessories for pH meter IM 12B07W03-01E
OR8AX Accessories for ORP meter IM 12C04W02-01E
Check the following when you receive the product:

• Appearance
• Model Name (on nameplate of sensor) and Suffix Codes (on nameplate of packing box)
If you have any questions, contact our sales representative or your local distributor.
n Notes on Handling User’s Manuals

• Please hand over the user’s manuals to your end users so that they can keep the user’s
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• Please read the information thoroughly before using the product.
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particular purpose but rather to describe the functional details of the product.
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description.
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Safety Precautions
n Safety, Protection, and Modification of the Product
• In order to protect the system controlled by the product and the product itself and ensure
safe operation, observe the safety precautions described in this user’s manual. We assume
no liability for safety if users fail to observe these instructions when operating the product.
• If this instrument is used in a manner not specified in this user’s manual, the protection
provided by this instrument may be impaired.
• If any protection or safety circuit is required for the system controlled by the product or for
the product itself, prepare it separately.
• Be sure to use the spare parts approved by Yokogawa Electric Corporation (hereafter
simply referred to as YOKOGAWA) when replacing parts or consumables.
• Modification of the product is strictly prohibited.
• The following words are used in this manual.
CAUTION
This symbol gives information essential for understanding the operations and functions.
NOTE
This symbol indicates information that complements the present topic.
n Warning and Disclaimer

The product is provided on an “as is” basis. YOKOGAWA shall have neither liability nor
responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any direct or indirect loss or damage arising
from using the product or any defect of the product that YOKOGAWA can not predict in advance.
n Compliance with the simple apparatus requirements

PH4/OR4 sensor series meets the simple apparatus requirements defined in the following
standards.
Note1: PH4P, PH4PT, OR4P, PH4F, PH4FT, PH4C, PH4CT, OR4C, and PH4FE can be applied as simple apparatus.
Note2:For PH4PT, PH4FT, and PH4CT classification of intrinsic safety, and electrical parameters are approved by TIIS, which is
valid in only Japan.
Use the sensors under the conditions of use required by the standards.
Applicable standards:
ANSI/ISA-60079-11 (2014)
ANSI/ISA-60079-0 (2009)
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60079-11:14
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60079-0:11
한국 전자파적합성 기준
GB 3836.4-2010
Conditions of use:
(1) Use with an internally isolated transmitter, or use with a transmitter in combination with
isolated barrier.
The FLXA21/202 is internally isolated.
(2) Upper limit of the process temperature.
The upper limit of process temperature is indicated below when the sensor is used in
combination with a YOKOGAWA transmitter.
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For FLXA21/202, model and suffix code below is available.
FLXA21-D-□-D-◊-P1-○-A-N-LA-N-NN
□ can be any value.
◊ must be EA, CD, CH, or EG
○ must be NN or P1.
Any option code is available.
FLXA202-D-□-D-◊- P1-○-A-N-LA-N-NN
□ can be any value.
◊ must be CD, CH, or CG
○ must be NN or P1.
For PH202S, model and suffix code below is available.
PH202S-○-E
○ must be C or U.
There are no PH202S models that meet the Korean explosion proof standards.
Upper limit of process temperature (Ambient temperature : -20°C to +40°C)
Transmitter used in
FLXA21/202 PH202S
combination
Sensor type PH4P PH4C PH4P PH4C
PH4F PH4FE* PH4F PH4FE *
Temp. class OR4P OR4C OR4P OR4C
T6 55 55 55 55 75 75 75 75
T5 70 70 70 70 90 80 90 90
T4 105 80 100 105 105 80 100 105
T3 105 80 100 105 105 80 100 105
T2 105 80 100 105 105 80 100 105
T1 105 80 100 105 105 80 100 105
*: Do not use beyond upper limit of process temperature at sterilization.
Transmitter used in
FLXA21/202 PH202S
combination
Sensor type
PH4PT PH4FT PH4CT PH4PT PH4FT PH4CT
Temp. class
T6 NA* NA* NA* 22 22 22
T5 65 65 65 82 80 82
T4 100 80 100 110 80 100
T3 100 80 100 110 80 100
T2 100 80 100 110 80 100
T1 100 80 100 110 80 100
*: Not allowed to be installed in T6.
CAUTION
Handling precaution:
IEC60079-14 (Electrical installations in hazardous areas) requires a label indicating “simple
apparatus.” Stick this label to this sensor if necessary.
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PH4/OR4 Sensor Series

pH and ORP Sensors
IM 12B10B00-01EN 9th Edition
CONTENTS
Introduction...............................................................................................................i
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................ii
1. Application.....................................................................................................1
2. Specifications................................................................................................2
3. Model and Suffix Codes................................................................................3
4. Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................8
5. Dimensions....................................................................................................9
6. Use............................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Preparing............................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Electrical wiring................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Procedure for Assembling of Sensor into Holder........................................... 13
6.4 Storage................................................................................................................. 14
6.5 Regenerating....................................................................................................... 14
6.6 General................................................................................................................. 14
Revision Record.................................................................................................... 15

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1. Application
l Selection of pH sensor
pH sensor PH4P PH4F PH4C
PH4FE
Application PH4PT PH4FT PH4CT
General purpose*1 ― ― ― ―
Contaminated solutions R N N N
Solutions containing sulfide ion R N L L
Electrolytic process solutions N N R N
Solutions containing organic solvents L N R R
Waste water containing hydrofluoric acid *2 N R N N
Fermentation (sterilization process) N N N R
R: Recommended, L: Limited, N: Not Applicable
*1: Refer to GS 12B07B02-E.
*2: Confirm the specifications of hydrofluoric acid concentration upper limit.
Note: The information in the table above is for reference purpose only. Consult our sales personnel about selection of pH sensor.
l Selection of ORP sensor

ORP sensor OR4P OR4C
Application Platinum Platinum
General purpose*1 ― ―
Cyanogen treatment N N
Drainage treatment
Chrome treatment N N
Contaminated solutions*2 L L
Solutions containing sulfide ion R L
Electrolytic process solutions N R
R: Recommended, L: Limited, N: Not Applicable
*1: Refer to GS 12B07B02-E.
*2: If contaminations are easy to precipitate on OR4P’s platinum wire, select OR4C with platinum ring.
Note: This table above is just for reference purpose only. Consult our sales personnel about selection of pH sensor.

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2. Specifications
PH4P PH4PT OR4P PH4F PH4FT PH4C PH4CT OR4C PH4FE
-1500 to -1500 to
Measuring range pH 2 to 14 pH 2 to 11 *1 pH 0 to 14 pH 0 to 12
+1500 mV +1500 mV
0 to 105°C
Measuring (Sterilization
0 to 110°C 0 to 80°C 0 to 100°C
temperature *2 temperature:
maximum 130°C)
Measuring Atmospheric pressure to 1.6MPa (Temperature 25°C) Atmospheric pressure to 250kPa Atmospheric
pressure *2 Atmospheric pressure to 600kPa (Temperature 100°C) *3 pressure to 600kPa
Inner solution
Viscous 3M
in reference Polymer electrolyte including KCl *4 High viscosity gel including KCl
KCl-LR
electrode
Silver ion trap
in reference None Available
electrode
Ceramic
Diaphragm Open junction x 2 Ceramic junction x 1
junction x 3
Liquid earth None
RTD None None None None
Pt1000 None Pt1000 Pt1000 None
(Temperature element *5, *6 *5, *6 *5, *6 *5
120, 200 mm
Insertion Length 120 mm
*7
Glass tube
12 mm
diameter
Glass, Glass,
Body Glass Glass Glass
platinum platinum
O-ring Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber
Fluororubber (FPM) ―
Wetted *8 (EPDM)
part Stainless steel (SUS316) (option code: /S3),
material Stainless steel (SUS316) (option code: /S3), Polypropylene (option code: /PP),
Adapter Polypropylene (option code: /PP) Rigid polyvinyl chloride (option code: /PV), ―
or Rigid polyvinyl chloride (option code: /PV) Heat-resistant Vinyl Chloride (option code: /
HPV) or Titanium (option code: /TN)
ORP element ― Pt (Wire) ― Pt (Ring) ―
Head form S8 VP6 S8 S8 VP6 S8 VP6 S8 S7
Cable S8/S7 VP6 S8/S7 VP6 S8/S7 VP6 S8/S7
Cable jacket material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Cable measuring
-20 to 70°C -30 to 70°C -20 to 70°C -30 to 70°C -20 to 70°C -30 to 70°C -20 to 70°C
temperature
Applicable
Flow-through holder (PH8HF), Submersion holder (PH8HS) *9 *10
holder
Note: Above sensors cannot be used outdoors or with a guide pipe holder.
Installation from lower position or a horizontal position is not possible.Install to the vertical position of more than 15
degrees against the horizontal position.
*1: The upper limitation of hydrofluoric concentration is as below.
pH2 Maximum 500 ppm
pH3 Maximum 1000 ppm
pH4 Maximum 10000 ppm
Over pH 5 No upper limitation
*2: See Table 1 when using with holder (excluding PH4FE)
*3: PH4C, PH4CT and OR4C are subject to restriction of the inner pressure which remains in the sensor.
*4: When used in solution contains organic solvents, Polymer may be eroded and cannot be used for long
term.
*5: Select manual temperature compensation on the converter or transmitter.
*6: Use SA405, an adapter with temperature sensor (RTD), for application where temperature varies.
*7: Shaft Length in case of PH4FE
*8: Option code “/PF” Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) can be selected for O-ring material when used pH sensor
(excluding PH4FE).
*9: An option adapter is needed, but not needed when using SA405, an adapter with temperature sensor
(RTD).
Ultrasonic cleaning is not available. Use a holder with jet cleaning equipment when automatic cleaning is
necessary.
Use O-ring covered by Teflon (K9148MR) when using a special holder for electrolytic process for PH4C,
PH4CT or OR4C.
*10: PH4FE cannot be used with PH8HF or PH8HS. When a holder is needed, consult our sales personnel.

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Table 1 Process Temperature Range, Process Pressure Range
Holder Holder Adapter Temperature
Cleaner pH/ORP Range Process Pressure
Type Material Material (°C)
PVC 0 to 50
None PP, SUS
PH4P, PH4PT: 0 to 100 *4
Submersion PP, SUS *2 Atmospheric pressure
(PH8HS) *2 PVC pH 2 to 14 0 to 50 (Submersion depth: Max. 3m)
Provided *3 PP, SUS
PH4F, PH4FT: 0 to 80
*2
PVC pH 2 to 11 0 to 50
None,
PP PP, SUS PH4P, PH4PT, OR4P
Provided *3 0 to 80
*2 PH4C, PH4CT: PH4F, PH4FT:
Flow- PVC pH 0 to 14 to 50
0 Atmospheric pressure to 500 kPa
through None PP 0 to 80
(PH8HF) *1 SUS *2 SUS *2 OR4P, OR4C: 0 to 100 *4
PP, SUS PH4C, PH4CT, OR4C *5:
-1500 to 1500 mV 0 to 80 Atmospheric pressure to 250 kPa
Provided *3 *2
PVC 0 to 50
PVC: Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride, PP: Polypropylene, SUS: Stainless Steel (SUS316)
*1: For Flow-through types also refer to temperature and pressure diagram of Holder GS 12J05C02-00E.
*2: Stainless steel holder and stainless steel adapter should be used if the solution is pH 3 more acidmic.
*3: Only jet cleaning system can be used.
*4: When PH4F or PH4FT is used, temperature upper limit is 80°C.
*5: Measurable pressure decreases when the inner pressure of PH4C, PH4CT or OR4C decreases.
l Specification for SA405, an adapter with temperature sensor (RTD)

Applicable sensors: PH4P, PH4F, PH4C
Temperature sensor (RTD): Pt1000
Wetted part (Temperature sensor cover/Adapter) materials :
Hastelloy C / Hastelloy C, Stainless steel (SUS316) / PEEK, Titanium / Titanium
Applicable holder: Flow-through holder (PH8HF), Submersion holder (PH8HS)
3. Model and Suffix Codes

Model Suffix Code Option Code Specifications
PH4P ........................ ....................... Polymer Electrolyte pH Sensor *1
PH4PT ........................ ....................... Polymer Electrolyte pH Sensor with RTD *2
PH4F ........................ ....................... HF-Resistant pH Sensor *1
PH4FT ........................ ....................... HF-Resistant pH Sensor with RTD *2
Insertion Length -120 ....................... 120 mm
Cable Length -00 ....................... No Cable *3
-03 ....................... 3m
-05 ....................... 5m
-10 ....................... 10 m
-15 ....................... 15 m
-20 ....................... 20 m
Terminal Type D ....................... Cable for PH400G (Fork Terminal)
*4 E ....................... Cable for FLXA402, PH202, FLXA202, FLXA21 (Pin Terminal)
F ....................... Cable for FLXA202, FLXA21 (M4 Ring Terminal)
G ....................... Cable for FLXA402, PH450G, PH202/TB (M3 Ring Terminal)
N ....................... No Cable *3
― -N ....................... Always -N
Option Adapter *5 /S3 Stainless Steel (SUS316)
/PP Polypropylene
/PV Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride
O-Ring /PF Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) *6
*1: PH4P and PH4F can be used with SA405, an adapter with temperature sensor (RTD).
*2: TIIS Ex intrinsic safety structure (TIIS Ex approval is valid only in Japan)
*3: When using sensor only, select cable length -00 and Terminal type N.
*4: When using Terminal box, refer to Table 2.
*5: This is needed when using the holder PH8HS or PH8HF. However when PH4P or PH4F is used with SA405, an adapter
with temperature sensor (RTD), the option adapter is not needed.
*6: Select perfluoroelastomer when sensor is used in organic solvent, high alkaline or high temperature alkaline solution.

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Table 2 Selection of terminal box
Terminal Type
Sensor RTD SA405
D E F G
PH4P Selected ― WTB10-PH2 WTB10-PH6 WTB10-PH4
PH4F None
PH4C None ― WTB10-PH1 WTB10-PH5 WTB10-PH3
PH4PT
PH4FT Available ― ― WTB10-PH1 WTB10-PH5 WTB10-PH3
PH4CT
OR4P
None ― ― WTB10-PH1 WTB10-PH5 WTB10-PH3
OR4C
PH4FE None ― ― ― ― ―
Note: For combined system with WTB10, maximum cable length including sensor cable length should be within 20 m.

OR4P ........................ ....................... Polymer Electrolyte ORP Sensor
-03 ....................... 3m
-05 ....................... 5m
-10 ....................... 10 m
-15 ....................... 15 m
-20 ....................... 20 m
N ....................... No Cable *1
― -N ....................... Always -N
/PP Polypropylene
*1: When using only sensors, select cable length -00 and Terminal type N.
*3: This is needed when using the holder PH8HS or PH8HF.

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PH4C ........................ ....................... pH Sensor for Chemical Process *1
PH4CT ........................ ....................... pH Sensor for Chemical Process with RTD *2
-03 ....................... 3m
-05 ....................... 5m
-10 ....................... 10 m
-15 ....................... 15 m
-20 ....................... 20 m
N ....................... No Cable *3
― -N ....................... Always -N
/PP Polypropylene
/HPV Heat-resistant Vinyl Chloride
/TN Titanium
O-Ring /PF Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) *6
*1: PH4C can be used with SA405, an adapter with temperature sensor (RTD).
*2: TIIS Ex intrinsic safety structure (TIIS Ex approval is valid only in Japan)
*5: This is needed when using the holder PH8HS or PH8HF. However when PH4P or PH4F is used with SA405, an adapter
with temperature sensor (RTD), the option adapter is not needed.
*6: Select perfluoroelastomer when sensor is used in organic solvent, high alkaline or high temperature alkaline solution.

OR4C ........................ ....................... ORP Sensor for Chemical Process
-03 ....................... 3m
-05 ....................... 5m
-10 ....................... 10 m
-15 ....................... 15 m
-20 ....................... 20 m
N ....................... No Cable *1
― -N ....................... Always -N
/PP Polypropylene
/HPV Heat-resistant Vinyl Chloride
/TN Titanium
*3: This is needed when using the holder PH8HS or PH8HF.

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PH4FE ........................ ....................... pH Sensor for Fermentation
Shaft Length -120 ....................... 120 mm
-200 ....................... 200 mm
-03 ....................... 3m
-05 ....................... 5m
-10 ....................... 10 m
-15 ....................... 15 m
-20 ....................... 20 m
E ....................... Cable for FLXA402, PH202, FLXA202, FLXA21 (Pin Terminal)
N ....................... No Cable *1
― -N ....................... Always -N
l SA405, adapter with temperature sensor (RTD)

SA405 ........................ ....................... Adapter with temperature sensor
Measuring -A ....................... for PH400G *1
System -E ....................... for FLXA402, PH202/FLXA202/FLXA21 *2
-F ....................... for FLXA202/FLXA21 *4
-G ....................... for FLXA402, PH450G, PH202/TB *3
Material of Temp. -HC ....................... Hastelloy C / Hastelloy C
Sensor Cover/ -S3 ....................... Stainless steel (SUS316) / PEEK
Adapter -TN ....................... Titanium / Titanium
Cable Length -03 ....................... 3m
-05 ....................... 5m
-10 ....................... 10 m
-15 ....................... 15 m
-20 ....................... 20 m
*1: Mark band is shown by alphabet and fork terminals are used.
*2: Mark band is shown by numerals and pin terminals are used.
When terminal box is used, select WTB10-PH2.
*3: Mark band is shown by numerals and M3 ring terminals are used.
*4: Mark band is shown by numerals and M4 ring terminals are used.
l Spare Parts
Part
Part Name Remarks
Number
3m K9691MA For PH4P, OR4P, PH4F, PH4C, OR4C, PH4FE
5m K9691MB
10 m K9691MC
Fork Terminal 15 m K9691MD
Cable for PH400G, 20 m K9691ME
OR400G
3m K9691NA For PH4PT, PH4FT, PH4CT
Terminal Type: D 5m K9691NB
10 m K9691NC
15 m K9691ND
20 m K9691NE

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Part
Part Name Remarks
Number
3m K9691PA For PH4P, OR4P, PH4F, PH4C, OR4C, PH4FE
5m K9691PB
10 m K9691PC
Pin Terminal Cable 15 m K9691PD
for FLXA402, PH202, 20 m K9691PE
FLXA202, FLXA21
3m K9691QA For PH4PT, PH4FT, PH4CT
Terminal Type: E 5m K9691QB
10 m K9691QC
15 m K9691QD
20 m K9691QE
3m K9691RA For PH4P,OR4P, PH4F, PH4C, OR4C
5m K9691RB
10 m K9691RC
M4 Ring Terminal 15 m K9691RD
Cable for FLXA202, 20 m K9691RE
FLXA21
3m K9691RN For PH4PT, PH4FT, PH4CT
Terminal Type: F 5m K9691RP
10 m K9691RQ
15 m K9691RR
20 m K9691RS
3m K9691SA For PH4P, OR4P, PH4F, PH4C, OR4C
5m K9691SB
10 m K9691SC
M3 Ring Terminal 15 m K9691SD
Cable for FLXA402, 20 m K9691SE
PH450G, PH202/TB
3m K9691SN For PH4PT, PH4FT, PH4CT
Terminal Type: G 5m K9691SP
10 m K9691SQ
15 m K9691SR
20 m K9691SS
Stainless Steel (SUS316) K9148NA For PH4P, PH4PT, OR4P, PH4F, PH4FT, PH4C,
Option code: /S3 PH4CT, OR4C
Polypropylene K9148NB
Option code: /PP
Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride K9148NC
Adapter Option code: /PV
Heat-resistant Vinyl K9148ND For PH4C, PH4CT, OR4C
Chloride
Option code: /HPV
Titanium K9148NE
Option code: /TN
Perfluoroelastomer K9319RJ For PH4P, PH4PT, PH4F, PH4FT, PH4C, PH4CT,
(FFKM) Option code: /PF
O-Ring Fluororubber (FPM) K9691KA For PH4P, PH4PT, OR4P, PH4F, PH4FT
Ethylene Propylene K9691KB For PH4C, PH4CT, OR4C
Diene Rubber (EPDM)
Electrolyte Viscous 3 M KCl-LR K9691KK For PH4FE (500mL)
Buffer solution for calibration (pH4) K9084LL Six 250 mL polyethylene bottles
Buffer solution for calibration (pH7) K9084LM Six 250 mL polyethylene bottles
Buffer solution for calibration (pH9) K9084LN Six 250 mL polyethylene bottles
Powder for buffer solution (pH4) K9020XA 12 bags, each for preparation of 500 mL
Powder for buffer solution (pH7) K9020XB 12 bags, each for preparation of 500 mL
Powder for buffer solution (pH9) K9020XC 12 bags, each for preparation of 500 mL
Reagent for ORP Quinhydrone K9024EC 3 bags, each for preparation of 250 mL
check Iron K9024ED 3 bags, each for preparation of 250 mL
Note: The pH value of the calibrating buffer solution may vary depending on storage conditions.

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4. Wiring Diagrams
Mark (alphabet / number) of cable core of pH sensor depends on terminal form.
l In case of PH4, PH4FE pH sensor, OR4 ORP sensor

Mark of cable core of pH sensor Mark of terminal of Converter/Transmitter
PH4P FLXA202 PH400G
FLXA21
PH4F PH202
PH4C FLXA402
PH4FE PH450
OR4P 16 S
OR4C GE (15) 15 GE
SE (14) 14 SE
RE (13) 13 RE
12 T2
11 T1 F01.ai
Note: Since RTD is not available, there is no wire connection to Converter/Transmitter 11 (T1) or 12 (T2).
There is no wire connection to Converter/Transmitter 16 (S).
l In case of PH4T pH sensor with RTD

Mark of cable core of pH sensor Mark of terminal of Converter/Transmitter
PH4PT FLXA202 PH400G
FLXA21
PH4FT PH202
PH4CT FLXA402
PH450
GE (15) 16 S
SE (14) 15 GE
SE (14) 14 SE
RE (13) 13 RE
T2 (12) 12 T2
T1 (11) 11 T1 F02.ai
Note: 2 cable cores of pH sensor should be connected to the terminal of Converter/Transmitter 14 (SE).
There is no wire connection to Converter/Transmitter 16 (S).
l When using Terminal box WTB10

No combination with SA405 pH sensor with RTD
WTB10-PH1, 3, 5 *1 pH Converter/ WTB10-PH1, 3, 5 *1 pH Converter/
Terminal Box Transmitter Terminal Box Transmitter
PH4P 16 16 PH4PT 16 16
PH4F *2 PH4FT *2
15 15 15 15
PH4C PH4CT
13 13 13 13
12 12 12 12
11 11 11 11
14 14 14 14
Combination with SA405 ORP sensor

WTB10-PH2, 4, 6 *1 pH Converter/ WTB10-PH1, 3, 5 *1 ORP Converter/
Terminal Box Transmitter Terminal Box Transmitter
PH4P 16 16 OR4P 16 16
*2 OR4C *2
PH4F 15 15 15 15
PH4C 13 13 13 13
12 12 12 12
11 11 11 11
SA405 14 14 14 14 F03.ai
*1: Terminal box is used only where pH/ORP transmitter is installed remotely from pH or ORP sensor (normally not needed).
Refer to Table 2 for WTB10 type.
*2: This cable is specified in the option code for the terminal box. For combined system with WTB10, maximum cable length
including sensor cable length should be within 20m.

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5. Dimensions
n PH4P Polymer Electrolyte pH Sensor
PH4F HF-Resistant pH Sensor
PH4C pH Sensor for Chemical Process
Unit: mm
120 32
S8
Approx. ø12
O-ring PG13.5
n PH4PT Polymer Electrolyte pH Sensor with RTD

PH4FT HF-Resistant pH Sensor with RTD
PH4CT pH Sensor for Chemical Process with RTD
Unit: mm
120 52
VP6
Approx. ø12
O-ring PG13.5
TIIS explosion-proof Tag
(Valid only in Japan)
n OR4P Polymer Electrolyte ORP Sensor

Unit: mm
120 32
S8
Approx. ø12
O-ring PG13.5
n OR4C ORP Sensor for Chemical Process

Unit: mm
120 32
S8
Approx. ø12
O-ring PG13.5

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n PH4FE pH Sensor for Fermentation

Unit: mm
L 203
(L=120, 200) 70
31
ø30
Approx. ø12 S7
Electrode solution
Inner solution refilling vent
(Inner solution)
l Cable
S8/S7 cable for PH4P, OR4P, PH4F, PH4C, OR4C, PH4FE
Unit: mm
Approx. ø5 Approx. ø6.5
Approx. 100 Approx. 90

Cable length (approx. 3m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m)
Terminal Type: D
Terminal Type: E
Terminal Type: F, G
Note: There is no terminal type F or G for PH4FE.

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VP6 cable for PH4PT, PH4FT, PH4CT
Unit: mm
Cable length (approx. 3m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m)
Approx. ø7.5
Terminal Type: D
Terminal Type: E
Terminal Type: F, G
l Adapter (Option code: /S3, /PP, /PV, /HPV, /TN)

Unit: mm
ø38
ø26.5
18.5 16
42
5
15
ø12.5
ø30.5

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l SA405, adapter with temperature sensor (RTD)
Unit: mm
132 (L+270)±50
105 18.5 ( L=3, 5, 10, 15, 20m )
ø5
Temperature sensor ø38 ø26.5

(Pt 1000) Temperature sensor cable
ø30.5 Adapter
Ring terminal Pin terminal Fork terminal
6. Use
This sensor is only to be used for the intended purpose and under safe conditions. Improper use
or misuse can be dangerous.
CAUTION
Since these sensors are made of glass, they should be handled with care.
Take care that the PG13.5 thread and the O-ring are not damaged while the sensor is installed
into the adapter etc.
6.1 Preparing
Carefully remove the storage cap by turning a screw located at a blue gasket. Rinse the sensor
with water. Check the interior of the pH glass membrane for air bubbles. Allow any bubbles to rise
to the top by shaking the sensor gently.
PH4FE sensor: Prior to measuring, open the reservoir stopper; close it after measuring. Check
level of electrolyte in the sensor.
6.2 Electrical wiring

The sensors are equipped with a S8, S7 or a VP connector head. Before connecting the sensor
to the cable, check that the connections are clean and dry. Do not touch the electrical contacts!
Connectors especially should not be disconnected in moisture condensing environments.
Unstable signals, low slope or long response time could indicate a moist or contaminated
connector. Clean the connector head with a paper towel moistened with ethanol. Dry the
connector head after this procedure with a dry paper towel.
l Attaching/detaching method of sensor cable

In case of VP connector
• Rotating the sensor connector so that its recessed portions will agree with the salient
portions inside the cable connector, insert the sensor connector into the cable connector.
A weak pressure is sufficient for inserting it. If a strong pressure is needed to insert it, the
connection position will be incorrect. Check the position and re-try.

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• After inserting the sensor connector completely, grip the portion “A”, and rotate the cap nut
(“B” portion) clockwise until the nut cannot rotate.
• Gripping the portion “A”, and rotate the cap nut (“B” portion) un-clockwise.
• After loosing the nut completely, grip and pull the plastic portion of the sensor from the cable
connector.
CAUTION
Do not grip or rotate the glass body of the sensor, but the plastic body of the connector.
If the glass body is gripped, the sensor may be broken.
A
B
Recess for positioning B

the sensor and cable
TIIS explosion-proof Tag

(Attached only to PH4□T,
but valid only in Japan) (Sensor side)
(Sensor side)
Attaching/detaching
NOTE
TIIS explosion approval is valid only in Japan, hence users remove TIIS explosion-proof tag and
may use PH4□T in hazardous area, or non-hazardous area except Japan.
NOTE
If conduit is used, the metal part of the cable connector should not be in contact with metal parts
of the conduit. If the metal part of the cable connector is in contact with other metal parts, this
may cause measurement errors.
6.3 Procedure for Assembling of Sensor into Holder

Install a sensor where a cable is connected according to 6.2 in a holder, when a holder is used.
l For use of the model PH8HF flow-through holder

(1) Remove the nut for fixing the sensor to the adapter.
(2) Pass the cable through the nut.
(3) Attach the O-ring attached inside the holder, to the adapter. (Refer to the O-ring position in
below figure.)
(4) Put the sensor into the holder, and fix the adapter by screwing the nut.

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l For use of the model PH8HS submersion holder
(1) Remove the protector and piece of foam rubber. This rubber is for transportation.
(2) Pass the O-ring through the cable, and mount it to the upper side of the adapter. (Refer to
the O-ring position in below figure.)
(3) Pass the cable through the holder from the protector attachment side, and fix the sensor by
the protector.
(4) Fix the sensor cable to the holder.
Thread for attaching
to the sensor
O-Ring position
for using the PH8HS holder
O-Ring position
for using the PH8HF holder
Adapter
6.4 Storage
Sensors should be stored with the storage cap attached, containing 1.5 to 2 mL of 3.3 mol/L KCl
solution. Sensors stored dry exhibit temporary drifting values. If the sensor dries out inadvertently,
it can be placed in 3.3 mol/L KCl solution, or pH standard buffer solution overnight to regenerate.
6.5 Regenerating
Entire regenerating is not always guarantee.
pH: Immerse sensor for 10 min in 0.1 – 1M NaOH, then for 10 min in 0.1 – 1M HCl. After
regeneration, place the sensor in 3.3 mol/L KCl solution for a further 15 min.
ORP: Metal surfaces can be cleaned with slightly abrasive substances, such as toothpaste or
very fine scouring powder.
6.6 General
The life cycle of sensors is determined by requirements regarding response time, zero point and slope.
Some of harsh measurement conditions might shorten life cycle. There is also a slight
ageing factor during storage, therefore avoid a long period of storage. Use within a year is
recommended.
O-rings are subject to wear and tear and should be replaced regularly, at least once per year.
Refer to “spare parts” regarding the parts number of O-rings.
l For Models PH4C, PH4CT, OR4C

The new sensor is pre-pressurized at about 250 kPa. This pressure, after one year, at the liquid
junction, will decrease to about half at normal ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure.
Taking this decrease into account, use the sensor. If the pressure of a sample solution becomes
higher than the inner pressure of the sensor, the solution will permeate gel electrolyte in the
sensor. As a result, the sensor can become unusable.
A rough change of the sensor inner pressure can be known by the air layer length of a narrow
tube in the sensor. The higher the internal pressure, the shorter the air layer.
l For sensors with temperature sensor, RTD (Models PH4PT, PH4FT, PH4CT)
Sensors with a VP type connection have a built-in temperature sensor (Pt1000). This
temperature sensor is to be used only to compensate the pH signal and not to control process
temperature.

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Revision Record
 Manual Title : PH4/OR4 Sensor Series pH and ORP Sensors
 Manual No. : IM 12B10B00-01EN
Jul. 2020/9th Edition

Deleted PH450G and PH4FE-250 (P.i, 2, 6, 10)
Feb. 2020/8th Edition

Added a terminal connection to -E: FLXA402 to Pin terminal (P.3 to 7)
Nov. 2018/7th Edition

Added FLXA402, correction (pages i, 1, 3 to 8)
Mar. 2018/6th Edition

Page 1, the tables of Selection of pH/ORP Sensor were revised.
Aug. 2017/5th Edition

TIIS explosion-proof Tag was attached for PH4□T (pages 3, 5, 9, 13)
Correction (pages i, iii, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Nov. 2016/4th Edition

Page iii, the table was corrected.
Oct. 2016/3rd Edition

Page iii had an additional table.
Page 1 tables were revised.
Page 8 had an additional statement on WTB wiring diagram.
Jul. 2016/2nd Edition

Page ii Compliance with the simple apparatus requirements with additional description in CAUTION
Page 1 the table Selection of ORP Sensor was revised.
Page 2 and Page 3 were revised on Specification.
Aug. 2015/1st Edition

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Manual PH4/OR4 Sensor Series

This manual is applied to the following sensors;

Other relevant models are described in the following manuals.

Check the following when you receive the product:

n Notes on Handling User’s Manuals

n Warning and Disclaimer

n Compliance with the simple apparatus requirements

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PH4/OR4 Sensor Series

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l Selection of ORP sensor

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l Specification for SA405, an adapter with temperature sensor (RTD)

3. Model and Suffix Codes

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Model Suffix Code Option Code Specifications

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Model Suffix Code Option Code Specifications

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l SA405, adapter with temperature sensor (RTD)

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l In case of PH4, PH4FE pH sensor, OR4 ORP sensor

l In case of PH4T pH sensor with RTD

l When using Terminal box WTB10

Combination with SA405 ORP sensor

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n PH4PT Polymer Electrolyte pH Sensor with RTD

n OR4P Polymer Electrolyte ORP Sensor

n OR4C ORP Sensor for Chemical Process

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n PH4FE pH Sensor for Fermentation

Approx. 100 Approx. 90

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l Adapter (Option code: /S3, /PP, /PV, /HPV, /TN)

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Temperature sensor ø38 ø26.5

Ring terminal Pin terminal Fork terminal

6.2 Electrical wiring

l Attaching/detaching method of sensor cable

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Recess for positioning B

TIIS explosion-proof Tag

6.3 Procedure for Assembling of Sensor into Holder

l For use of the model PH8HF flow-through holder

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l For Models PH4C, PH4CT, OR4C

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