IDS stands for “Intelligent Digital Sensors”. Our IDS sensors do not transmit the measured analog values to a measuring device, but convert the analog signals directly in the sensor into digital values. This is done by a miniaturized measuring device located in the sensor head. Direct conversion in the sensor prevents interference and guarantees fail-safe data transmission. The subsequent digital transmission of the measured values means that cables with a length of up to 100 meters are possible.
Our IDS sensors are available either with a fixed cable or with a plug-in head. Either various cables can be connected to an IDS plug-in head electrode or radio modules, which enable wireless measurement.
In addition to the measured data, the sensor name, sensor serial number, calibration status and additional data such as cell constants and temperature compensation (for conductivity cells) and correction data for the membrane (for optical oxygen sensors) are transmitted to the measuring device and GxP-compliant data acquisition is fully supported.
More Information about Xylem's IDS System can be found here:
IDS System