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Halogen self-cleaning chlorine monitoring

Meet MP5, MP Total, MP6 and D20: reagentless monitoring, continuous self-cleaning and practical support from PMA.

Less routine cleaning. More time with useful data.

Halogen brings reagentless chlorine monitoring into the PMA family. MP5, MP Total and MP6 combine an electrochemical measurement with cleaning that happens inside the sensor, rather than relying on frequent manual cleaning of the sensing surfaces.

Pair the appropriate sensor with the D20 controller for local readings, configuration, alarms and integration with your site. PMA helps bring the water chemistry, installation and operating workflow together.

PMA colleagues reviewing an MP5 blue sensor at a desk

Reg 31 compliance

ALS product certification markNSF/ANSI/CAN
61 & 372

Halogen’s October 2026 documentation supports assessment of MP5, MP6 and MP Total for cold drinking-water contact under Regulation 31(4)(b). Explore the test report information, direct monitoring and the information available to operators.

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Tested water-contact materials

Halogen reports that all seven polymer wetted materials passed the relevant BS 6920 tests for cold water: six passed the full programme, and the PPS/GF component passed the small-surface-area tests.

The manufacturer also states that complete MP-XXX sensors are certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372.

Blue Halogen sensor beside treatment works windows and PMA colleagues

Remove pumped-sample transport lag

In a suitable direct insertion or immersion arrangement, the sensor measures in the process. This removes transport lag from a separate pumped sample line and avoids continuously discharging that sample stream to waste.

Confirm the sensor variant, pressure, mounting and safe access for your site.

PMA colleague viewing Halogen monitoring information beside a blue sensor

More context for water-quality alarms

Chlorine, pH, ORP, conductivity and temperature provide complementary process information.

Direct measurement can support Regulation 26 disinfection and water-quality shutdown arrangements, with alarm settings, sensor response and the complete shutdown sequence validated for the individual works.

The supplied test report information is not DWI or WRAS product approval. Use under Regulation 31(4)(b) needs water-supplier assessment; Regulation 26 arrangements need site validation. These references apply in England and Wales.

Manufacturer documents: Materials statement (PDF) · Regulation 31 technical note (PDF)

Our approach

Three features working together for practical chlorine monitoring.

Reagentless measurement, continuous self-cleaning and connected control bring the sensor, controller and site interfaces together around your monitoring point.

Measurement

Reagentless measurement

No chlorine-analysis reagents, sensing membrane or electrolyte to replenish.

Cleaning

Continuous self-cleaning

A powered impeller moves cleaning beads across the sensing surfaces.

Integration

One connected arrangement

Choose MP5, MP Total or MP6, then configure the D20 and site interfaces around the monitoring point.

Meet the Halogen family

Choose the sensor for your water chemistry, then connect it to a controller and installation that suit the site.

MP5Halogen MP5 blue sensor with black connection cable

Free chlorine

The blue self-cleaning sensor for free-chlorine measurement, with supporting water-quality information.

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MP TotalHalogen MP Total black sensor with black connection cable

Total chlorine

Follow the total-chlorine residual, including free and combined chlorine, with self-cleaning measurement.

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MP6Halogen MP6 black sensor with black connection cable

Monochloramine

The black sensor for monochloramine and free-chlorine measurement in suitable chloraminated water.

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D20 controllerHalogen D20 controller with colour display and front controls

Display and control

A colour display, configuration, analogue outputs, alarms and Modbus RTU connection for the monitoring system.

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Cleaning built into the measurement

A small motor drives a magnetically coupled impeller. Its movement circulates water at the sensing end and agitates cleaning beads across the measuring surfaces.

The beads help keep the electrodes and pH element clean while the sensor works. Electrochemical cleaning supports the mechanical action. There are no analysis reagents to replenish and no sensing membrane or electrolyte to replace.

This local movement supports measurement at low bulk-flow velocities. The sensor still needs representative water, a suitable installation and planned reference checks.

Watch the Halogen impeller and cleaning beads in motion

Built for demanding water conditions

Iron-rich water can leave heavy deposits on a sensor. Halogen’s continuous self-cleaning helps keep the measuring surfaces working, reducing routine cleaning in challenging conditions.

These photographs show an MP5 after five months in high-iron borehole water, without cleaning, recalibration or other intervention during the published trial.

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Cutaway showing cleaning beads, pH element, electrode assembly, impeller and perforated end cover

See what is inside the sensor

  1. Cleaning beads move across the sensing end.
  2. The pH element supports the water-quality measurement.
  3. The electrode assembly performs the electrochemical analysis.
  4. The impeller creates local water motion and drives the cleaning action.
  5. The perforated cover retains the beads while water reaches the sensing surfaces.

The cutaway explains the mechanism; use the product guide for service procedures and the correct replacement parts.

Explore our chlorine monitoring website

PMA has launched a dedicated chlorine monitoring website. Explore Halogen sensors, compare installation options and build a brief for your monitoring point.

Make the installation work for your water

A side-stream flow cell can bring a defined sample to the sensor. Suitable in-pipe and immersion arrangements are also possible with the correct sensor variant and mounting accessories.

Agree pressure, water temperature, pH, conductivity, safe removal access and cable routing before ordering. Keep the sensing end wet and exposed to water that represents the process question.

For a vertical flow cell, the manufacturer arrangement takes water in at the bottom and out at the top so air can rise and leave.

Explore D20 integration

Manufacturer diagram of an MP5 flow cell connected to the D20, with inlet below and outlet above
Phone displaying Halogen sensor information beside an MP5 blue sensor

Bring readings to the people who need them

The D20 supports local display, SD-card records, analogue outputs, relay functions and Modbus RTU integration. Match the signal route to your control-room and investigation needs.

Halogen phone-app and remote-access capabilities can support compatible connected installations. PMA will confirm the interface hardware, network, access and data arrangement for your configuration.

A phone screen or remote portal does not replace commissioning, a documented reference check or responsibility for acting on an alarm.

Applications for UK water operators

Practical guidance for choosing the monitoring point and using the resulting trend.

Chlorine residual at treatment works

Follow a defined treated-water point, reference checks and signal quality.

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Reservoir chlorine monitoring

Connect residual trends to inlet, outlet and storage operating conditions.

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Chloraminated-water monitoring

Keep monochloramine and free-chlorine trends in a clear investigation record.

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Downloads for your technical review

Read the manufacturer product guides for installation, operation, calibration and model-specific limits.

MP5 and D20 product guide

The supplied MP5 guide uses the MP5A model designation. PMA presents this model as MP5.

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MP6 and D20 product guide

Operating modes, reference calibration, installation requirements and technical specifications.

Open MP6 guide

Halogen monitoring

Build your system

Start with your water chemistry. Choose the installation and connections, then see how your sensor and controller work together.

Self-cleaning. Reagentless.
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Your questions, answered

How long can the sensor run between checks?

The supplied guides describe typical six-month calibration stability and require calibration checks at least every six months. Cleaning reduces routine attention, but the water, duty and installation determine your inspection and service plan.

Does self-cleaning mean maintenance-free?

No. Plan reference checks, inspection and replacement of wear parts or cleaning beads as directed in the model guide. Keep access to the sensor and controller practical.

Can I connect both sensor types to a D20?

The product guides describe two sensor Modbus connections on D20. PMA will confirm the supported sensor combination, firmware, power loading and output configuration for your system.

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