Raven S-60100 Filter Media Manager for Backwash Bed Expansion | Red Light Sensor, Digital Readout, 25-Ft Cable | Ensure EPA-Compliant Filtration

Raven S-60100 Filter Media Manager – Measure Filter Bed Expansion with Precision

Are you getting 25% expansion during backwash? The Raven S-60100 Filter Media Manager offers an accurate and affordable way to measure media bed expansion during backwash, ensuring optimal filtration performance in drinking water treatment. According to the U.S. EPA, achieving 20%–25% expansion is critical for effectively cleaning filter media such as sand or anthracite. Insufficient expansion can lead to mud ball formation, compromising filter efficiency and allowing harmful microorganisms like Cryptosporidium and Giardia to pass through. Designed for ease of use, the Raven S-60100 gives operators a visual and digital reference to determine when backwash is effectively expanding the bed. Simply lower the sensor to the media surface, zero the counter, and track expansion in real time as the bed rises. With a built-in red light indicator and an intuitive display, you’ll get immediate feedback to verify bed lift and optimize your wash cycle. Rugged, portable, and ideal for facilities of any size, this system ensures you're not just backwashing—but backwashing right.

Key Features: Optimize Backwash, Protect Water Quality

• Ensures EPA-Recommended Expansion
  Verifies 20%–25% bed expansion to meet filtration standards and improve media cleaning.

• Simple, Visual Operation
  Red light illuminates as the media expands; raise the sensor until the light goes out to measure the exact rise.

• Real-Time Measurement
  Digital display tracks expansion distance from initial media position for immediate on-site assessment.

• Easy Setup and Use
  Just lower the sensor, press zero, and monitor bed movement during the backwash cycle.

• Rugged and Portable
  Built to withstand the demands of utility operations while remaining lightweight and easy to handle.

• Interchangeable Railing Clamps
  Includes one clamp (choose round or square) to fit a variety of tank railings—additional clamps available.

• Custom Cable Options
  Standard 25 ft (7.6 m) cable included; extended lengths available upon request for deeper filters or custom setups.

Specifications: Designed for Practical Utility Monitoring

• Model: Raven S-60100 Filter Media Manager

• Application: Filter bed expansion measurement during backwash cycles

• Sensor Operation: Red light illuminates when in contact with media; turns off when raised above media level

• Display: Digital counter showing total bed expansion in inches or centimeters

• Cable Length: Standard 25 ft (7.6 m); custom lengths available

• Mounting Hardware: One interchangeable railing clamp included (round or square)

• Power: Controller with reset/zero button for repeatable use

• Use Case: Suitable for sand, anthracite, or mixed-media gravity filters

Backwash with Confidence, Not Guesswork

Stop guessing and start measuring with the Raven S-60100 Filter Media Manager—the essential tool for ensuring effective backwashing and regulatory compliance. Easy to use, accurate, and built for real-world plant conditions, this system helps operators detect poor media expansion before it becomes a serious performance issue. Protect your filters, safeguard public health, and optimize your operations with precision and confidence.