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Centurio Tower

Multi-channel controller with touch screen, designed for the water treatment of cooling towers: it manages up to 10 parameters, bleed-off based on conductivity, antiscalant proportional to the make-up water and two biocides with their activators, with measurement of the make-up and discharged water.

  • Up to 10 parameters
  • Colour touch screen
  • Corrosion and turbidity
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Modbus as standard
Centurio Tower controller with touch screen
Centurio Tower
Cooling tower panel with Centurio Tower, dosing pumps, probe holder and bleed-off valve
Panel-mounted
10Manageable parameters
6Measuring channels
8Proportional outputs
Functions

What the controller manages

Antiscalant and biocide programming →
1

Make-up water and bleed-off

Measurement of the make-up and discharged water with two water meters; bleed-off when the conductivity set point is exceeded, with opening delay, dead band, bleed-off timeout and manual command.

2

Antiscalant

Dosing linked to bleed-off (Feed & Bleed, Feed & % Bleed), to a percentage of time (Feed & % Time) or to the make-up volume, also at constant ppm.

3

Biocides and activators

Two biocides and two activators, on a weekly or daily programme, or according to the biocide measurement (residual control).

4

Pre-bleed and lock-out

Discharge of water before the biocide, timed or down to the set conductivity; after dosing, bleed-off remains locked for the set time. On request, start of the circulation pump.

5

pH and biocide by measurement

pH control and biocide dosing according to Redox or to the mg/l of chlorine, bromine or chlorine dioxide.

6

Corrosion and turbidity

With the corrosion probe and the turbidity meter, the controller continuously verifies the effectiveness of the treatment.

Channels

Measuring channels

Channel 1 is dedicated to conductivity; channels 2 to 6 are configured with the parameters required by the plant. In addition there are 4 logical channels (turbidity), for a total of 10 parameters.

Channel 1

  • Conductivity with conductive probe: 0.1 µS – 1 S depending on the cell constant
  • Conductivity with inductive probe: from 0.1 – 3 to 0.3 – 300 mS

Channels 2 to 6

  • pH 0 – 14 and Redox ±999 mV
  • Free, total and combined chlorine, bromine, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, peracetic acid
  • Tracer 0 – 300 ppb
  • Corrosion 0.001 – 10 MPY
  • Turbidity up to 4,000 NTU
  • 0 – 20 mA input for third-party probes

Compensation

  • All measurements by temperature
  • pH for the ECL6 open cell
Inputs and outputs

Inputs, outputs and alarms

Inputs

  • 8 product level inputs
  • Flow input
  • 2 inputs for water meters
  • 1 input for probes on RS485 bus
  • 6 slots for the measuring channels
  • Remote start and stop

Outputs

  • 8 proportional outputs
  • 6 ON/OFF outputs
  • 2 volt-free ON/OFF outputs
  • 6 0/4 – 20 mA current outputs
  • Alarm output

Alarms

  • Probe failures
  • Chemical level
  • Maximum dosing time
  • Maximum bleed-off time
  • No flow
  • Out-of-range readings
Touch screen

Touch screen

From the screen the measurements can be read, set points and programmes set and graphs consulted; the recorded data are downloaded to USB.

Main screen of the Centurio Tower: conductivity, pH, chlorine, turbidity and level with temperature and low pH alarm

Main screen

One column for each channel, with unit of measurement, value and temperature; the colour signals alarms, such as low pH.

Centurio Tower screen: setting of the water meters and of the proportional dosing

Water meters

Setting of the two water meters and of the dosing proportional to the volume.

Corrosion

Corrosion measurement

Verification of the actual protection of the plant: continuously by means of a probe, or over the long term by means of coupons.

E-CORR corrosion probe

E-CORR probe

Linear polarisation resistance method, with automatic compensation of conductivity (10 – 10,000 µS/cm) and of electrochemical noise: 0.001 – 10 MPY, general corrosion or specific to steel, copper, 304 stainless steel, brass or aluminium.

Corrosion probe →
Corrosion coupon rack with DN40 pipework, four coupon holders and ball valves

Removable coupons

Rack with 4 coupon holders removable without tools, DN40 PN16 pipework, inlet and outlet isolation valves and drain valve; 600 × 900 mm, up to 40 °C.

Technical data

Technical data

Centurio Tower
ParametersUp to 10, on 6 measuring channels
Conductive conductivity0.1 µS … 1 S depending on the cell constant
Inductive conductivity0.1 – 3 … 0.3 – 300 mS
pH and Redox0 – 14; ±999 mV
Chlorine and other biocidesDepending on the cell
Tracer0 – 300 ppb
Corrosion and turbidity0.001 – 10 MPY; up to 4,000 NTU
Inputs8 levels, 2 water meters, flow, RS485 probe, 6 channels
Outputs8 proportional, 6 ON/OFF, 2 volt-free, 6 current, alarm
CommunicationEthernet, Wi-Fi, Modbus RTU and TCP/IP as standard; 4G on request; data on USB
Power supply230 VAC or 12 – 24 VDC

The probes are ordered separately, according to the parameters to be measured.

Probe data sheets

Conductive probes – ECDC

PVDF body, graphite electrodes.

ModelMountingConnectionRangeK factorTemperature compensation
ECDC/1In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 20 mS1–
ECDCC/1In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 20 mS1NTC 10K
ECDCCPT/1In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 20 mS1PT100
ECDC/10In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 200 mS10–
ECDCC/10In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 200 mS10NTC 10K
ECDCCPT/10In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 200 mS10PT100
ECDCIM/1ImmersionG1/2"0 – 20 mS1–
ECDCCIM/1ImmersionG1/2"0 – 20 mS1NTC 10K
ECDCCIMPT/1ImmersionG1/2"0 – 20 mS1PT100
ECDCIM/10ImmersionG1/2"0 – 200 mS10–
ECDCCIM/10ImmersionG1/2"0 – 200 mS10NTC 10K
ECDCCIMPT/10ImmersionG1/2"0 – 200 mS10PT100

Operating temperature 1 – 60 °C (100 °C at 2 bar), operating pressure 7 bar (2 bar at 100 °C).

Conductive probes – ECDI

PVDF body, stainless steel electrodes.

ModelMountingConnectionRangeK factorTemperature compensation
ECDI/1In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 5 mS1–
ECDIC/1In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 5 mS1NTC 10K
ECDICPT/1In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 5 mS1PT100
ECDI/01In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 200 µS0.1–
ECDIC/01In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 200 µS0.1NTC 10K
ECDICPT/01In-line / by-passR3/4"0 – 200 µS0.1PT100
ECDIIM/1ImmersionG1/2"0 – 5 mS1–
ECDICIM/1ImmersionG1/2"0 – 5 mS1NTC 10K
ECDICPTIM/1ImmersionG1/2"0 – 5 mS1PT100
ECDIIM/01ImmersionG1/2"0 – 200 µS0.1–
ECDIIM/02ImmersionG1/2"0 – 500 µS0.2–
ECDICIM/01ImmersionG1/2"0 – 200 µS0.1NTC 10K
ECDICPTIM/01ImmersionG1/2"0 – 200 µS0.1PT100

Operating temperature 1 – 60 °C (100 °C at 2 bar), operating pressure 7 bar (2 bar at 100 °C).

Conductive probes – ECDHL

Epoxy body, platinum electrodes, diameter 12 mm.

ModelMountingRangeK factorTemperature compensation
ECDHL/1In-line / by-pass0.2 – 20 mS1–
ECDHLC/1In-line / by-pass0.2 – 20 mS1NTC 10K
ECDHLCPT/1In-line / by-pass0.2 – 20 mS1PT100
ECDHL/01In-line / by-pass0 – 200 µS0.1–
ECDHLC/01In-line / by-pass0 – 200 µS0.1NTC 10K
ECDHLCPT/01In-line / by-pass0 – 200 µS0.1PT100
ECDHL/10In-line / by-pass20 – 200 mS10–
ECDHLC/10In-line / by-pass20 – 200 mS10NTC 10K
ECDHLCPT/10In-line / by-pass20 – 200 mS10PT100

Operating temperature 1 – 70 °C, operating pressure 7 bar.

Conductive probes – EICDC

Stainless steel body and electrodes, R3/4" connection, in-line or by-pass mounting.

ModelRangeK factorTemperature compensationOperating temperature
EICDC/10 – 20 mS1NTC 10K1 – 130 °C
EICDCPT/10 – 20 mS1PT1001 – 130 °C
EICDC/010 – 200 µS0.1NTC 10K1 – 130 °C
EICDCPT/010 – 200 µS0.1PT1001 – 130 °C
EICDC/0010 – 20 µS0.01NTC 10K1 – 130 °C
EICDCPT/0010 – 20 µS0.01PT1001 – 130 °C
EICDCHPT/10 – 20 mS1PT1001 – 200 °C
EICDCHPT/010 – 200 µS0.1PT1001 – 200 °C
EICDCHPT/0010 – 20 µS0.01PT1001 – 200 °C

Operating pressure 15 bar.

Inductive probes
ECDINDPTECDSINDPT
Measuring range0.3 – 3 mS
0.3 – 30 mS
0.3 – 300 mS
0.3 – 10 mS
Measuring systemInductiveInductive
BodyPEEKPEEK
MountingIn-line / by-pass / immersionIn-line / by-pass / immersion
Temperature compensationPT100PT100
Operating temperature1 – 85 °C (100 °C for temporary measurement)1 – 85 °C (100 °C for temporary measurement)
Operating pressure8 bar8 bar
pH electrodes
ElectrodePressureConnectionBodyMinimum conductivityJunctionTemperatureCableDiameterNotes
EPHS7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µS–70 °C (80 °C)0.8 m12 mm–
EPHM7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µS–70 °C (80 °C)4.5 m12 mm–
EPHL7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µS–70 °C (80 °C)15 m12 mm–
EPHSN67 bar (3.5 bar)SN6 with PG13.5 threadEpoxy100 µS–70 °C (80 °C)1 – 100 m12 mm–
EPHMD/1007 barBNCEpoxy100 µSDouble100 °C4.5 m12 mm–
EPHM/D7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)4.5 m12 mm–
EPHM/D/SN67 bar (3.5 bar)SN6 with PG13.5 threadEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)1 – 100 m12 mm–
EPHMD/LI7 bar (3.5 bar)SN6 with PG13.5 threadEpoxy3 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)1 – 100 m12 mmFor low-conductivity water
EPHSC7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)4.5 m12 mmSelf-cleaning
EPHSC/SN67 bar (3.5 bar)SN6 with PG13.5 threadEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)1 – 100 m12 mmSelf-cleaning
EPHM/HF7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)4.5 m12 mmResistant to 1% hydrofluoric acid
EPHSN6 GK10 barSN6Glass150 µS–−5 / 135 °C1 – 100 m12 mmHigh temperature

All models: combination electrode, range 0 – 14 pH, resolution 0.01.

Redox electrodes
ElectrodeRangePressureConnectionBodyMinimum conductivityJunctionTemperatureCableDiameterNotes
ERhS± 1,000 mV7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µS–70 °C (80 °C)0.8 m12 mm–
ERhM± 1,000 mV7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µS–70 °C (80 °C)4.5 m12 mm–
ERhL± 1,000 mV7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µS–70 °C (80 °C)15 m12 mm–
ERhHLB SN6± 1,500 mV6 barSN6 with PG13.5 threadGlass100 µS–80 °C10 m12 mmHigh linearity and sensitivity, for low chlorine concentrations
ERhSN6± 1,000 mV7 barSN6 with PG13.5 threadEpoxy100 µS–100 °C1 – 100 m12 mm–
ERhMD/100± 1,000 mV7 barBNCEpoxy100 µSDouble100 °C4.5 m12 mm–
ERhM/D± 1,000 mV7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)4.5 m12 mm–
ERhSC± 1,000 mV7 bar (3.5 bar)BNCEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)4.5 m12 mmSelf-cleaning
ERhSC/SN6± 1,000 mV7 bar (3.5 bar)SN6 with PG13.5 threadEpoxy100 µSDouble70 °C (80 °C)1 – 100 m12 mmSelf-cleaning

All models: combination electrode, resolution 1 mV.

Closed (membrane) amperometric cells – Free chlorine
SCL3N/0.5SCL3N/2SCL3N/20SCL18/0.5SCL18/2SCL18/20SCL3S/20
Measuring range0 – 0.5 mg/l0 – 2 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l0 – 0.5 mg/l0 – 2 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l
Resolution0.0010.0010.010.0010.0010.010.01
Free chlorineInorganicInorganicInorganicInorganicInorganicInorganicOrganic and inorganic
WaterFreshFreshFreshFreshFreshFreshFresh or salt
Electrodes2223332
Selective membraneYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
Automatic compensationpH and temperaturepH and temperaturepH and temperaturepH and temperaturepH and temperaturepH and temperatureTemperature
Self-cleaning–––YesYesYes–
Operating pH5 – 9.55 – 9.55 – 9.55 – 95 – 95 – 95.5 – 9.5
Operating temperature1 – 40 °C1 – 40 °C1 – 40 °C5 – 70 °C5 – 70 °C5 – 70 °C5 – 45 °C
Operating pressure1 bar1 bar1 bar8 bar8 bar8 bar1 bar
Water flow30 l/h30 l/h30 l/h40 l/h40 l/h40 l/h30 l/h
Closed (membrane) amperometric cells – Chlorine dioxide
SCL2/0.5SCL2/2SCL2/20SCL17/0.5SCL17/2SCL17/20
Measuring range0 – 0.5 mg/l0 – 2 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l0 – 0.5 mg/l0 – 2 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l
Resolution0.0010.0010.010.0010.0010.01
Electrodes222333
Selective membraneYesYesYesNoNoNo
Self-cleaning–––YesYesYes
Operating pH1 – 61 – 61 – 65 – 95 – 95 – 9
Operating temperature1 – 40 °C1 – 40 °C1 – 40 °C5 – 70 °C5 – 70 °C5 – 70 °C
Operating pressure1 bar1 bar1 bar8 bar8 bar8 bar
Water flow30 l/h30 l/h30 l/h40 l/h40 l/h40 l/h

Automatic temperature compensation on all models.

Closed (membrane) amperometric cells – Other oxidants
SCL8/2SCL8/20SBR/20SCL9SCL11/200SCL11/2000SCL10SCT
MeasurementTotal chlorineTotal chlorineBromineHydrogen peroxidePeracetic acidPeracetic acidOzoneChlorites
Measuring range0 – 2 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l0 – 200 mg/l0 – 200 mg/l0 – 2,000 mg/l0 – 20 mg/l0 – 2 mg/l
Resolution0.0010.010.010.10.110.010.001
Operating pH4 – 124 – 126.5 – 9.51 – 111 – 61 – 62 – 115.5 – 9.5
Operating pressure1 bar1 bar0.5 bar1 bar1 bar1 bar1 bar1 bar

All models: 2 electrodes, selective membrane, automatic temperature compensation, operating temperature 1 – 40 °C, water flow 30 l/h.

Tracer probe
ETRC2
Measuring range0 – 300 ppb of PTSA
Error± 1 ppb or 5% of reading
Sensitivity1 ppb
Linearity0.99 r²
Signal sourceLED
DetectionPhotodiode
Response time5 seconds
Sample pressure100 psi (approx. 7 bar)
Sample temperature4 – 40 °C
Ambient temperature4 – 49 °C
Output4-20 mA and RS-485 Modbus RTU
Power supply24 VDC (± 2 V), 65 mA
BodyPVC
Corrosion probe
E-CORR COLDE-CORR HOT
General corrosion0.001 – 10 MPY0.001 – 995 MPY
Localised corrosionindex 0 – 100index 0 – 100
Resolution0.001 MPY0.001 MPY or 1% of reading
Conductivity compensation10 – 10,000 µS/cm10 – 50,000 µS/cm
Reading interval1, 2, 5 or 20 min3 – 1,440 min
Alloy factor0 – 30 – 3
Operating temperature−10 / +50 °C−10 / +240 °C
Operating pressure7 bar34.5 bar
Power supply24 VDC, 2 W24 VDC, 2 W
Outputs2 × 4/20 mA (general and localised), RS4852 × 4/20 mA (general and localised), RS485 Modbus
InstallationIn-line, NPT threaded connectionIn-line, 3/4" NPT or BSP connection
BodyAISI 304Titanium and PEEK
Dimensions281.5 mm, Ø 23 / 43 mm280 mm, Ø 52 mm
Weight687 g1,150 g
Cable1.5 m, extensions available1.5 m, extensions available
ProtectionIP65IP68
Turbidity
ETORB2
Measuring range0/40 NTU – 0/400 NTU – 0/4,000 NTU
Measurement error± 5% of reading
Measuring systemNIR scattered light at 90°, nephelometric principle
BodyPVC
Optical windowSapphire glass
Automatic compensationTemperature
Self-cleaningYes (water jet, max 1 bar)
Operating temperature0 – 40 °C
Operating pressure2 bar
Remote control

System remote control

The controllers can be remotely controlled bidirectionally (read and write) from the web portal, from PC, tablet and smartphone: viewing of measurements, modification of set points, dosing and alarms, receipt of alarms and download of logs. Alternatively, integration into your PLC via Modbus is possible.

NIMBUS web portal for remote control of the systems

Ethernet Standard

Connection to the web portal via network cable: measurements, set points, dosing and alarms accessible from PC, tablet and smartphone.

Wi-Fi Standard

Wireless connection to the web portal, with the same functions as the cable connection.

USB port Standard

Download of the logged data to a USB memory stick, for archiving and analysis with a spreadsheet.

Modbus RTU Standard

Integration into your PLC via serial port.

Modbus TCP/IP Standard

Integration into your PLC or SCADA via Ethernet network.

0-4/20 mA output Standard

Current signal proportional to the measured value, for remote monitoring or for controlling pumps and other instrumentation.

4G Optional

Connection via the cellular network for installations without a local network, with alarm notification by SMS or e-mail.

Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP and 4/20 mA outputs as standard; 4G modem optional.

The NIMBUS portal

A single account brings together all registered installations, each with its own devices: the web portal, free of charge and with no subscription, can be accessed from PC, Mac, tablet and smartphone and allows every parameter to be both viewed and changed, with an encrypted connection and protected access.

The NIMBUS portal on monitor, laptop, tablet and smartphone

Overview

On a single screen: probe readings, chemical levels, pump activation thresholds and active alarms, with the status of installations and devices (normal, warning, alarm, standby, not connected).

Installation map

Installations appear on an interactive map with their status and open with a click; for each one, the local weather conditions and temperature are also shown.

History and charts

Archive of measurements and alarms, available for consultation at any time with charts and numerical reports exportable in Excel format.

Alarms and notifications

Alarm thresholds for readings, dosing, faulty probe and out-of-range readings, with notification by e-mail or SMS depending on the communication system; a warning is also issued when an installation remains disconnected beyond the set time.

Set points and dosing

Remote modification of the set points, of the dosing pump activation thresholds and of the corresponding hourly flow rate.

Inputs and outputs

Status of relays, pulse outputs, digital inputs and current outputs, with the name assigned to each connection.

Maintenance calendar

Tasks are scheduled by installation or by device and assigned to technicians; a reminder is sent by e-mail two days before the due date. Each task is shown as scheduled, due, overdue or completed.

Team and permissions

The main account has full access and creates the technicians’ accounts, each enabled only for the assigned installations and devices; the last login and activity of each technician are visible.

Reports and activity log

Reports on devices, tasks and technicians, downloadable in PDF or CSV with the customer’s logo; the log keeps the history of operations and disconnections.

Customisation

Logo, main colour and light or dark theme; the tiles on the main screen can be rearranged by dragging them. Two installations can be displayed side by side for comparison.

Guided registration

Each device is added through a guided procedure: the model is recognised automatically and associated with the installation, together with the technician to be contacted.

PLC integration

As an alternative to the portal, the Modbus RTU or TCP/IP port allows integration into the plant supervision system.

NIMBUS portal: Real-time readings, counters and timers
Real-time readings, counters and timers
NIMBUS portal: Free chlorine and temperature trends
Free chlorine and temperature trends
NIMBUS portal: Set point and operating mode of each channel
Set point and operating mode of each channel
NIMBUS portal: Status of relays, pulses, inputs and mA outputs
Status of relays, pulses, inputs and mA outputs
Panel-mounted

Panel-mounted, in a cabinet or in a box

Cooling tower system assembled in a cabinet with controller, pumps and tanks

In a cabinet

Complete solutions with controller, pumps and tanks in a cabinet.

Choosing the controller

Tell us the characteristics of the tower, the parameters to be monitored and the products used: we will propose the most suitable configuration, probes and panel.

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