SKU: E800110
Model P-TC
Continuous inline measurement for 1.5″, 2″ and 3″ hygienic pipelines. Tri-Clamp connection, CIP-compatible, and every size available in a 3-A certified version.
Hygienic Pipeline Sensor for Brix, Total Solids & Density Measurement
The Model P-TC series is a digital microwave sensor for continuous inline Brix, total solids and density measurement in sanitary process pipelines. It installs directly in 1.5″, 2″ or 3″ lines with a Tri-Clamp sanitary connection, is CIP compatible, and every size is available in a 3-A certified version.
The sensor measures total solids content, including both dissolved and suspended components, so it delivers stable, real-time data in opaque, pulpy, viscous or coating-prone liquids such as juice concentrates, dairy concentrates, syrups and wort, without bypass loops or sample extraction.
Food & Beverage
- Juice concentration and evaporator outlet monitoring
- Syrup and concentrate transfer
- Sugar dissolution and blending streams
- Soft drink and beverage syrup production lines
Dairy
- Milk and cream processing lines
- Milk and whey concentration monitoring
- Dairy ingredient transfer
- Yogurt and fermented product lines
Confectionery & Sweeteners
- Sugar syrup preparation and dissolving
- Glucose and invert syrup blending
- Caramel and confectionery syrup lines
Brewery & Fermentation
- Wort concentration monitoring
- Fermentation feed streams
- Extract concentration control
- Measurement range (Brix / solids):
0-95% Factory configured to specific TS or Density range by customer specification - Accuracy & repeatability:
+/- 0.01 % concentration - Sensitivity:
+/-0.001% concentration - Measuring resolution:
0.01% concentration - Outputs:TS % & Temperature,
4 – 20 mA, Active and Isolated. Max load 750 Ohm. - Process conditions:
- Ph= 3-14
- Temperature=0 – 140 C.
- Pressure: recommended min 1.5 bar to avoid free air
- Sensor body: Aisi 316L.
Process connection: Tri-Clamp sanitary connection in 1.5″, 2″ or 3″. Every size is available in a 3-A certified version.
Control the process where it flows — inline, in real time.
How to Choose an Inline Brix Sensor for Sanitary Pipelines
Food, dairy and beverage plants usually compare inline Brix sensors on six points:
- Line size and connection – the sensor should fit the existing pipe without a bypass loop. P-TC fits 1.5″ (DN40), 2″ (DN50) and 3″ (DN80) lines with Tri-Clamp.
- Hygienic certification – 3-A certification is the common requirement for dairy and food lines. Every P-TC size is available in a 3-A certified version.
- CIP resistance – the sensor must withstand cleaning cycles without drift. P-TC is CIP compatible with a 316L body, 0–140 °C process range and pH 3–14.
- What is measured – optical refractometers measure dissolved solids through refractive index at a prism surface, which works well in clear liquids. Digital microwave sensors such as P-TC measure total solids, both dissolved and suspended, across the flowing product, which suits opaque, pulpy, viscous or coating-prone streams.
- Product conductivity – digital microwave measurement is suited to products up to 13 mS/cm. Highly mineralised streams should be checked before selection.
- Control integration – a continuous 4–20 mA signal to the PLC or DCS enables closed-loop control of evaporators, blending and dilution.
3-year warranty
A full, industry-leading warranty reflecting confidence in long-term performance.
Stable signal despite coating and buildup
Maintains a stable measurement signal even when product coating or buildup is part of normal operation
Wide Measurement Range
Accurate measurement from low concentrations to high-solids processes — one sensor covers your full production spectrum.
“We needed continuous in-line measurement that met our hygienic standards. The 3-A certified sensor fits our 2″ lines perfectly and has delivered stable readings without any maintenance interruptions since installation.”
— Process Engineer, Dairy Production (Northern Europe)
Find the Right Configuration for Your Process Pipeline
Share your process details and our engineers will recommend the right configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Share your process details above and our engineers will recommend the right configuration.
Which Inmec sensor suits 2-inch sanitary process lines?
The Model P-TC 2″ is designed for 2-inch sanitary pipelines. It installs directly in the line with a Tri-Clamp sanitary connection, is CIP compatible, and is available in a 3-A certified version.
Is the Model P-TC 3-A certified?
Every size in the P-TC series (1.5″, 2″ and 3″) is available in a 3-A certified version for hygienic food, dairy and beverage applications. Specify the 3-A version when requesting a quote.
Is the P-TC sensor CIP-cleanable?
Yes. The P-TC is CIP compatible, with an AISI 316L stainless steel sensor body and a process temperature range of 0–140 °C. Its digital microwave measurement keeps a stable signal through cleaning cycles and normal product coating.
Does the P-TC measure Brix or total solids?
The P-TC can be configured to measure Brix (°Bx), total solids (%) or density (g/l), one at a time. The measurement range covers 0–95 % and is factory configured to the customer’s process range, with accuracy and repeatability of ±0.01 % concentration.
Can the P-TC monitor juice concentration continuously?
Yes. The P-TC measures continuously in the juice line, including at evaporator outlets and in concentrate transfer lines. Because it measures total solids by digital microwave rather than optically, cloudy and pulpy juices and concentrates do not disturb the reading.
Is the P-TC suitable for dairy pipelines?
Yes. The P-TC is used in milk, cream and whey concentration lines and is available in a 3-A certified version. Digital microwave measurement suits products up to 13 mS/cm conductivity, so concentrated whey and high-mineral dairy streams should be checked against their actual formulation before selection.
How does the P-TC support evaporation control?
The P-TC gives a real-time total solids or Brix value at the evaporator outlet as a 4–20 mA signal to the PLC or DCS. This allows closed-loop control of evaporator output, reducing over-concentration, energy use and off-spec product compared with periodic lab sampling.
Can the P-TC be used in confectionery syrup lines?
Yes. The P-TC measures sugar syrup, glucose and invert syrup concentration up to 95 % in lines operating at 0–140 °C, giving confectionery producers a continuous value for consistent syrup preparation and blending.
How is the P-TC different from an inline refractometer?
An inline refractometer measures dissolved solids optically through refractive index at a prism surface. The P-TC measures total solids, both dissolved and suspended, using digital microwave phase-shift across the flowing product. This makes the P-TC well suited to opaque, pulpy, viscous and coating-prone liquids, where an optical surface can foul or where suspended solids matter.
What are the installation requirements for the P-TC?
The P-TC installs directly in a full process pipe with a 1.5″, 2″ or 3″ Tri-Clamp connection. A line pressure of at least 1.5 bar is recommended to avoid free air in the measurement. Temperature compensation is automatic.