Model 301-B BTX in Ambient Air

BTX Analyzer is optimized for ambient air applications. This instrument has been designed to operate with a minimum of maintenance so that they can be maintained by instrumentation technicians or by personnel with a minimum of training. The Model 301B is one of the few Process GCs produced that has an embedded PC. Most process GCs are microprocessor based. What does this mean? PCs are better than microprocessors for instrumentation this complex since they are orders of magnitude faster, easier to connect to Networks, and have long term storage capabilities. The embedded PC also means that the instrument can be connected to the internet for easy retrieval of data in the future. This instrument was designed to operate in process environments that require 24 hour/7 day continuous operation with minimal downtime. A photo of a Model 202 IR Wall Mount Analyzer is
shown below. The instrument is also available in bench or 19 rack mount. Principle of Operation

Introduction-The PID Model 301B

PeakWorks for Windows displays the chromatograms and controls the Model 301 B. A typical Window displaying a 3 ppb level of BTX (Peak Area, Peak Height, Retention times ) is shown below:

Principle of Operation

The technique techniquefor formeasuring measuring the concentration The the concentration of BTX depends upon the separation depends upon the Lambert Beer Law: of the BTX -kx from other hydrocarbons capillary column I = Io eusing technology in a gas chromatograph. The detection is by PID shown below. The HNU lamp for the PID has a longer lifetime than any other lamp. The PID has been improved recently through mechanical, electronic and software changes to reduce the detection limits from < 2 ppb to < 0.5 ppb without any sample concentration. Our PID is the most sensitive available. With an optional concentrator, our PID has detection limits of < 20 ppt

The control of the Model 301 B is through an industrial mouse or an optional USB keyboard. The software is menu driven with all parameters under user control. Outputs also include a 0-1 VDC analog and a digital signal (RS232). The 301B has a 500 MHz CPU that is more than an order of magnitude faster than microprocessor based instruments. The PC has a 40 GByte hard drive and is Network compatible when a 10/100 Network card is added. Calibration is automatic and user programmable. If there is an electrical failure, the 301 will automatically restart.

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Features

Specific for BTXReliable-The rugged instrument has been improved and upgraded from a very durable design Easy to use & operate-No programming or extensive knowledge of Gas Chromatography or software is required for operation as a result of the embedded firmware and easy to use Customer interface Low cost of ownership-The long lifetime of the produce coupled with the low level of maintenance result in a low cost of ownership 19 Enclosed rack

Options

USB keyboard, USB Hub, USB CD read/write Wall Mount enclosure Concentrator to concentrate the sample 10-50 times Dual detectors available FID, FUV or ECD Dual columns available Multiple applications can be run simultaneously Schematic of the Model 301 B Fluidics

Model: 301B GC-PID Measurement technique: gas chromatography with a photoionization detector Species measured: BTX specifically Electrical classification: General purpose Analysis time: 8 minutes with separation of xylene isomers Sample flow rate: >1 LPM Zero drift: 0% over 24 hours (autozero each run Span drift: <1% over 24 hours ADC 16 bit Range:, 0-30 ppb Detection limit: < 0.5 ppb (without concentrator) Readout: VGA Display Power requirements: 100V, 115V, 220V, 240V- Universal power supplies Dimensions: Enclosed rack: 19 W x 11H x 23D Weight: 25 pounds Wall- 24W x 34H x 12D Weight: 45 pounds Power consumption: 200 watts max. Instrument operating conditions: 5-40 oC, dewpoint of the gas must be 10oC below the measuring temperature Outputs: 0-1V ,4-20 mA, RS232

Specifications

Reliability

The basic simplicity, durable construction and design of the Model 301 has resulted in the elimination of problem areas associated with many measurement techniques. In short, the instrument is both designed and constructed to take the abuse of 24-hourper-day operation on samples from process streams, to stack gases or industrial plant environments.

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