The Series 8900 BTEX Analyzer employs a high-sensitivity photoionization detector (PID) as the sensing element. This detector is specific to volatile organic compounds. The Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene's in the gas sample are physically separated using proprietary GC columns. A dual column configuration with timed backflush to vent is used to strip off moisture and heavier hydrocarbons. A pre-cut column is used in series with the analytical column. At sample injection a fixed volume of sample is carried to the pre-cut column. Backflush is timed so that only the BTEX and other similar components are eluted to the analytical column. Contaminants on the pre-cut column are backflushed to vent. Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene's are separated from potentially interfering components on the analytical column and elute to the detector for analysis.
Applications
N/A Low-level measurement of aromatic hydrocarbons for pollution control and environmental monitoring. |
Features
N/A
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Specifications
Analysis Time |
N/A <720 seconds |
Detector |
N/A High-sensitivity PID |
Column |
N/A Capillary |
Oven Temperature |
N/A 85ºC, Nominal |
Carrier Gas |
N/A Nitrogen, 20 cc/min, Nominal |
Lower Detection Limit |
N/A <0.05ppb Benzene, <0.1ppb Toluene, <0.1ppb Ethylbenzene, <0.1ppb Xylenes |
Accuracy |
N/A 1% of Full-scale |
Precision |
N/A 2% of Measured Value |
Span Drift (24HR) |
N/A <2% of Full-scale |
Sample Flow Rate |
N/A 250 - 500 cc/min, typical |
Output |
N/A
Digital: RS-232, optional Local Area Network Analog: (1) 0-20ma or 4-20ma loop power supplied, isolated. Selectable for: gas concentration, unintegrated detector signal. Options for up to 20 additional programmable 0-20ma, 4-20ma or voltage outputs: 0-1V, 0-5V, or 0-10V. |
Relays |
N/A (5) User programmable relays for concentration and diagnostic alarms (1A @ 30Vdc). Options for up to 32 additional relays available. |
Inputs |
N/A Optional digital input board for 3 contact closure inputs. Supports start analysis, start calibration, and analyze calibration gas sample. |