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Portable NDIR-PGA

Portable NDIR-PGA

Portable 4-Gas NDIR Analyzer + Oxygen (% O2) – CO, CO2, CH4, H2

Precision Measurement of Protective Heat Treating Atmospheres

The portable gas analyzer can be used for the calculation of carbon in endothermic and nitrogen methanol based atmospheres with an input of temperature.  This instrument meets CQI-9 requirements for daily generator and furnace atmosphere verifications.

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Accurate measurement of carbon based on gas composition
CQI-9 carbon potential verification device
Easy to operate
Built in sample pump
Battery operated
Easy to use on board calibration
Software utilities for printing charts
Field calibration for zero and span
Ethernet communications
Universal power (110 – 230 VAC)
Rechargeable battery
Available with ammonia-compatible design

Features of Included Software

Language editor
Data manager for downloading
Print charts and tabular data
Setup facility and furnace identifiers
Add notes when capturing data
Real time graphical display on PC
Export utilities
Backup data manager
PGA Utility Software for Configuration, Equipment, Language and Data Management with an Easy Interface
Sampling methodExtraction by internal pump (when necessary)
Measurement Method (CO, CO2, CH4)Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR)
Measurement Method (O2)Electrochemical
Measurement Method (H2)Thermal Conductivity
Accuracy and repeatability± 1% of full scale
Recommended Factory Calibration IntervalAnnual
Flow MeterInside case lid and also on-screen
AC Power Requirements90 to 230 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 60 Watts
DC Power Source12VDC rechargeable NiCd battery with Integral charger
CommunicationsEthernet, USB(A), USB(B), RS485 Modbus
Data StorageContinuous automatic data logging
Data RetrievalXGA Viewer Software (included) or on-screen
Operating Temperature32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
External DimensionsApprox. 16”H X 20”L X 8”D
WeightApprox. 28 lbs.
CO: Carbon MonoxideRange: 0 – 30%
CO2: Carbon DioxideRange: 0 – 2.0%
Optional Range: 0 – 20.0%
CH4: Natural Gas/MethaneRange: 0 – 20%
Optional H2: HydrogenRange: 0 – 100%
Calculated % CarbonRange: 0.1 – 2.00%
Suggested COF / PF factors 
Onboard Data Acquisition 
Enhanced with Nitriding/FNC CalculationsCarbon Potential (KC)
Nitriding Potential (KN)

Endothermic

The effectiveness of the catalyst is measured by the CH4 content. Less than 0.5% is an indication of properly functioning catalyst. Higher concentrations indicate the necessity for either conditioning or replacement.
Measuring the level of CO in the carrier gas allows for correction of the % Carbon reading at the furnace.

Heat Treat Conventional

Furnace atmosphere Carbon potential (% C) can be verified with the PGA 3510
Measuring Carbon Monoxide (CO) allows for adjustment of the COF/PF parameters to fine tune the % Carbon calculation in the furnace
Measuring Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can show possible problems (i.e. sooting, water leaks, air leaks, and radiant tube leaks)
Too much free Methane (CH4) could be an early indication of a furnace problem

Heat Treat Nitrogen/Methanol Endo

The carbon monoxide (CO) level in the furnace atmosphere indicates the effectiveness of the cracking of the methanol. Equilibrium of this reaction
CH3OH –> CO + 2H2 is temperature dependent
Furnace atmosphere carbon potential (% C) can be verified with the PGA 3510
Measuring carbon monoxide (CO) allows adjustment of the COF/PF parameters to fine tune the % Carbon calculation in the furnace
Measuring Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can show possible problems (i.e. sooting, water leaks, air leaks, and radiant tube leaks)
NDIR Analyzers