The Baseline® 9000 TCA Total Carbon Analyzer is a microprocessor-based instrument designed to measure total hydrocarbon content as well as provide a combined carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) reading for impurity detection at industrial and specialty gas companies.
Detection limits down to < 0.1 ppm. User-programmable ranges from 1 ppm to 100 ppm are factory-configured per the customer’s application to facilitate installation and setup.
This CO and CO2 gas analyzer uses a flame ionization detector (FID) in conjunction with a methanizing catalyst switched in and out of the sample stream. The catalyst converts CO and CO2 to methane to produce a total carbon reading. This catalytic reaction relies on the hydrogen (H2) in the fuel stream. The hydrocarbon only value is then subtracted from the total carbon concentration to determine the CO / CO2 reading.
All instrument parameters are reported clearly and continually refreshed on a large, graphical LCD display. Using analog, digital, and logic output communication capabilities, analytical information from the analyzer can be acquired using an external PC and a simple communications program such as Windows® HyperTerminal or the analyzer can output binary or ASCII formats directly to a data acquisition system or PLC. Every Baseline 9000 analyzer includes AMETEK MOCON's free PC utility 9000 Keeper used for storing and uploading multiple methods, as well as sending configuration settings, directly to the analyzer.
Automated Control Features
- Automatic FID ignition
- Electronic back-pressure regulator with sample bypass system
- Automatic calibration at user-defined intervals
- FlowGuard control of fuel, air, and sample with automatic shut-off
Versatile Platform
- Graphic LCD display with easy to use menu
- Benchtop or rack-mountable
- Ethernet or serial customizable output
- Programmable analog output ranges
- Programmable relays for diagnostics, concentration, alarms, and events
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Baseline® 9000 Total Carbon Analyzer
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Units
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Detector
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Flame Ionization (FID)
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Ranges
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User definable based upon calibration (as methane):
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Accuracy, Repeatability
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±1% full-scale
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Drift, Zero
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±0.025% full-scale, 24 hours
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Drift, Span
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±1% full-scale, 24 hours
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Response Time
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T90 < 30 seconds
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Sampling
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Internal single point, pressurized sample
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Alarms
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Multilevel concentration and fault alarms, audible and visual
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Calibration
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Programmable automatic or manual calibration
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Support Gas Requirement
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UHP Hydrogen (H2) – 35 cc/min
Zero Air – 175 cc/min
Span gas – methane w/ CO or CO2 typical
Fuel blend options available
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Display
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Graphical LCD, 3.4” x 4.5” (8.64 cm x 11.43 cm)
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Outputs, Standard
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RS-232
LAN/Ethernet
Analog, 4 programmable 0-20mA/4-20mA isolated output
Relays, 14 programmable Form A relays rated to 3A @230VAC
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Operating Temperature
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32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
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Operating Humidity
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0 to 95% (non-condensing)
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Configuration
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Benchtop or 19” (48.3cm) rack-mount, 3U
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Other Specifications (all models):
Physical Specifications
- 5.25” H x 19” W x 16.25” D (13.02 cm x 48.26 cm x 41.28 cm)
- <20 Lbs. (9.07 kg)
Electrical Requirements
- Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 1 A
Preventive Maintenance Kit
- Includes all parts potentially needed on-hand
Gas Generators
- Hydrogen generators
- Zero Air generators
Software
- 9000 Keeper provided for method switching
Service & Support Options
- Start-up and training, 1 day onsite
Industrial Process Analysis & Control
- Beverage Gas Monitoring
- Industrial Gas Mixing Control
- Process Gas Analysis
- Specialty and Industrial Gas Monitoring
- Surface Logging Analysis