// GLS

TE Instruments GLS, the new benchmark in gas and LPG sampling

The next generation Gas & LPG LPG’s for the analysis of Total Chlorine,
sampling system Nitrogen and Sulfur.
Analyzing gas and liquefied gas is often seen It is perfectly suited to use together with the
as problematic. TE Instruments X PLORER combustion system,
The chosen sampling technique and the ability but also does an excellent job as a stand
to handle different kinds of gases at different alone gas sampler with other combustion
pressures and physical appearances is analyzers.
challenging to say the least.
TE Instruments has developed the GLS,
suitable of handling all sorts of gases and
Taking simplicity to the next level
One loop with a volume of 10 mL for gas and
one with 100 µL for liquefied gas, are the
standard built-in sampling loops.
Simply position the pressurized sample
cylinder at the appropriate introduction port
and start the XPLORER combustion analyzer.
Communication between the XPLORER and the
GLS runs via a USB port. The chosen analysis
method is being executed and the pre-set
number of sample loops is run and analyzed.
Parameters like evaporation speed,
temperature, flow and pressure are
automatically controlled and monitored at all
Optional: Silcosteel® or Sulfinert® treatment
times. Within a few minutes the final result is
for extremely low sulfur applications
calculated and stored for reviewing.

Safe, reliable and robust

In most cases gas is highly flammable and might pose a risk in the laboratory. To ensure the safest
possible way of handling, the GLS is equipped with a sensor which constantly measures the composition
of the air inside the sampler. When hydrocarbons are detected, the sampler assumes there is a possible
dangerous situation and aborts all activity. The display on the GLS and the XPLORER monitor indicate that
a situation has occured and various safety measures are taken. The introduction of sampling gas into the
XPLORER system and the carrier gas flow are stopped. At the same time the cabinet of the sampling
system is purged with the inert carrier gas. After inspection and correction, the reset button on the touch
screen can be pressed in order to resume activity. The standard GLS safety mechanism prevents
unintended removal of the sample bottle.

GLS safety mechanism Stand alone

When the GLS is used as a stand alone sampling
system, all parameters are set with the
incorporated touch screen. Evaporation
temperature, number of sampling loops, purge,
gas or liquefied gas mode, are all adjustable and
can be stored in method files.
There is only one parameter controlled
manually: the inlet pressure for gas samples.
The operator has a choice to set the gas
pressure for the gas loop at the desired
pressure. For liquefied gas, pressure issues are
dealt with automatically. This will ensure a fully
controlled gas introduction towards the
combustion analyzer and problem free oxidation.

GLS System Specification

Dimensions (W x H x D) 30 x 29 x 57 cm (11.8 x 11.4 x 22.4 inch)
Weight 18 kg (39 lbs)
Gas connectors ’’ and ” Swagelok
Gases Argon or Helium (carrier gas)
Primary pressure gas sample up to 50 bar
Secondary samping pressure 2 - 5 bar (29 - 72 psi); adjustable
Primary pressure liquefied gas up to 25 bar
Secondary samping pressure automatically controlled
Evaporation Temperature range ambient up to 75 °C
Sample loops 10 mL gas; 100 µL liquefied gas