Suspended solids & SVI analysis.Discover S3A

9600 ultrasonic slurry analyser

Review density, suspended solids and dissolved solids duties with hybrid ultrasonic measurement and PMA support.

A hybrid measurement for a defined slurry

The Rhosonics 9600 series uses hybrid ultrasonic sensor technology for application-specific slurry analysis. Depending on the model and calibration, the measurement can support density, total suspended solids or total dissolved solids duties.

The dedicated product information describes full-bore, flow-through wafer arrangements and the 9670 configuration with two opposed hybrid PEEK sensors for smaller pipelines. The selected model and fitting must match the process.

This family should be distinguished from SDM ECO, which uses acoustic impedance for slurry density. PMA can review whether the 9600 measurement scope or the SDM ECO density solution is the better fit for your application.

PMA application specialist supporting Rhosonics 9600 process measurement

Rhosonics 9600

Features that support your measurement

Non-nuclear measurement

Use ultrasonic measurement without a radioactive source.

Application-specific parameters

Choose the model and calibration around the density, TSS or TDS objective.

Flow-through integration

Review a full-bore arrangement, materials and pipe geometry for the slurry and installation.

Technical details and configuration

Match the selected sensor and analyser to the process. PMA can confirm the current configuration and supply the relevant technical documents.

Measurement family

Hybrid ultrasonics; the available measurement parameters depend on the model and calibration.

Reported process variables

Density, TSS and TDS are described by the dedicated product information. Confirm which outputs the proposed configuration supports.

9670 configuration

Two opposed hybrid PEEK sensors are described for suitable smaller-pipeline applications.

Selection evidence

Review solids and liquid composition, concentration range, temperature, air, settling and representative samples.

Industries and applications

Industrial and mineral slurries

Assess the proposed density or solids objective against representative operating conditions.

Chemical slurries and process liquids

Review dissolved composition and suspended material separately before selecting the calibration.

Cement, drilling and fracturing fluids

Investigate a defined duty with its particle loading, carrier liquid, abrasion and operating range.

Define the measurement objective and reference method before selecting the analyser. PMA can review the process conditions and the evidence needed to validate the proposed installation.

Over 50 years of process measurement experience

PMA has supported process measurement and analysis since 1971. We bring the instrument, the installation and the measurement objective together.

Share your process conditions with our team. We can help with product selection, application review, commissioning and ongoing support.

Resources for your project

Technical documentation

Tell us the model and your application so we can supply the appropriate specifications and technical documents.

Request technical documents

Specialist product guidance

Explore PMA’s dedicated ultrasoundmeter.co.uk product information and application library.

View specialist guidance

Frequently asked questions

Are SDM ECO and the 9600 the same instrument?

No. SDM ECO is a distinct slurry density meter using acoustic impedance. The 9600 is a hybrid ultrasonic analyser family with a model-specific measurement scope.

Can every 9600 installation measure density, TSS and TDS simultaneously?

No. Confirm the model, sensors, process calibration and supported outputs. A product-family description is not a guarantee for every installation.

What should an application trial include?

Use representative process states and paired samples. Record temperature, flow, air and composition changes so agreement can be assessed across the required operating range.

Explore the Rhosonics range

Compare the full range

Choose by measurement objective, process medium and installation requirements.

Explore the range

SDM ECO slurry density meter

Continuous non-nuclear slurry density measurement for mineral processing, quarries, dredging and tunnelling.

Explore SDM ECO

9500 ternary liquid analyser

Measure two chemical concentrations in a defined liquid mixture using complementary process measurements.

Explore 9500

Let’s talk about your application.

Speak to the PMA team about your instruments, reagents or service requirements. Tell us what you need, and we’ll help you find the right next step.

  • Advice for your application. Find the right instruments, sensors and chemical reagents for your process.
  • Practical service support. Discuss commissioning, calibration, maintenance or an instrument issue with our team.
  • Clear next steps. Ask a technical question or request a callback, with your site and measurements in mind.
  • An enquiry, not a mailing list. Your details are used to respond to you. You won’t be added to a marketing database.

Prefer to speak with us?

Call 01484 843 708

You can also email [email protected].

Tell us how we can help

Share your requirements below. All fields are required.


Your enquiry goes directly to our team. Your details are used to respond to you, and you won’t be added to a marketing database. Read our privacy policy.