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Model 10/20/30 NDIR


NDIR PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 

The analyzer uses a technique based on the infrared absorption characteristics of gases to measure gas concentration. Use of an efficient single beam design results in a good long-term stability.
A single beam of infrared energy is modulated and passed through a sample cell containing the gas to be measured. The beam emerges attenuated by the amount of energy absorbed by the gas(es) in the sample. Changes in the concentration of the gas(es) result in changes in the intensity of the beam. The remaining energy in the beam is passed serially through two cavities of an infrared detector, a mass-flow sensor filled with gas of the type to be measured.
Changes in the intensity of the beam change the pressure differential between the cavities and consequently the balance of the electrical bridge in the detector circuit.
Electronic processing of the imbalance signal is used to generate an electrical output signal proportional to the concentration of the gas measured.

O2 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The Model 10/20/30 is designed to measure percent levels of oxygen. The analyzer uses a galvanic fuel cell, which is an electrochemical transducer. The fuel cell contains a cathode, anode and an electrolyte. A permeable membrane holds the electrolyte in the cell. The sample flows over the membrane and oxygen diffuses into the fuel cell where it reacts with the electrolyte. This reaction produces an electrical current which is directly proportional to the concentration of oxygen in the gaseous mixture surrounding the cell.
The current output is linear with an absolute zero. In the absence of oxygen the fuel cell produces no current.

SPECIFICATIONS   

Available Ranges

CO
Minimum: 0-3000 ppm F.S.
Maximum: 0-50% F.S.
CO2
Minimum: 0-1000 ppm F.S.
Maximum: 0-30% F.S.
CH4
Minimum: 0-1% F.S.
Maximum: 0-15% F.S.
Note: 5 to 1 is the maximum available range ratio per component.

O2 (Chemical Fuel Cell Only)
0-10/25% F.S.
Repeatability: ±1.0% of Full Scale
Noise: Less than 1.0% of Full Scale
Ambient Temperature Range: 41 to104°F (5 to 40°C)
Ambient Humidity: Up to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Warm-Up Time: Approximately 2 hours for 90% Stability
Span Drift: 2% of Full Scale in 8 hours*
Zero Drift: 2% Full Scale in 8 hours*
Response Time (90% of Full Scale): Less than 10 seconds at 1 liter per minute
Output: 0-1 VDC
Sample Flow Rate: 0.5 to 1.5 liters per minute (1.0 liter nominal)
Sample Condition: Sample gas dew point must be less than 90% R.H.
Power Requirements: 115 VAC ±10%, 60Hz, 15VAC (200VAC & 50Hz available)
Weight: 15 lbs. (approximately); 6.8 Kg
Dimensions: 5-1/4”H x 19” W x 15” D (133mm x 483mm x 381mm)

*At a constant temperature
Specifications subject to change without notice.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

  • Microflow Detector
  • High sensitivity, long life, rugged, minimal interference from contaminant gases. Low sensitivity to vibration, no optical or mechanical adjustments required.
  • Single Beam Optics
  • No optical balance adjustments. Long-term photometric system stability.
  • Non-Corrosive Sample Cell
  • Sample cells are brass SUS-304 finish to eliminate corrosive degradation in conventional (gold-polished) cells.
  • High stability & Easy Maintenance
  • Design Technology assures long-term stability and very infrequent maintenance.
  • Trouble-Free Operation
  • Microflow Detector, single beam optics and solid state electronics assure simple, inexpensive, long term, trouble-free operation
  • Ranges
  • One range per gas component is standard.
    A second range is optional.
    Note: Maximum range ratio between high and low range is 5:1
    Readout
  • Each gas component’s digital display will read out in engineering units.
  • Technical Support/Service
    On-call technicians and same-day parts or in-shop repairs make downtimes rare and minimal.

STANDARD APPLICATIONS

The Model 10/20/30 contains a dedicated infrared analyzer bench for each NDIR gas component and can be incorporated into an integrated system for continuous measurement of CO, CO2, CH4 (or O2). Any three components may be selected for measurement at the time of analyzer purchase.