AMA GC5000
Online GC systems for continuous monitoring of organic compounds in air and gaseous samples
AMA Instruments offers various series and configurations of online GC's for Air Quality & Industrial Site Monitoring of organic compounds covering a wide range of application requirements.
The AMA GC 4000 series features an isothermal column oven. This analyzer series will always be the first choice for monitoring of a single component or just a few components, which can be easily separated in the chromatogram.
The AMA GC 5000 series has especially been developed for demanding applications and features a temperature programmable column oven allowing for optimized peak separation. Various enrichment modules extend the range of monitoring applications to concentration levels in the ppt range making the GC 5000 series a perfect choice for air quality and industrial site monitoring applications.
Online GC systems of AMA Instruments have especially been developed for continuous operation under harsh conditions, such as in monitoring stations, mobile labs or at industrial sites. The instruments are characterized by their rugged and easily accessible design as well as their superior operational safety.
General
Dimensions, weight 19“ x 6 HU x 600 mm, appr. 35 kg – depending on instrument configuration
Mounting designed for cabinet/rack mounting, telescopic slide mounting recommended
Ambient conditions 0°C to 40°C, 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing EMC CE-marking, conformity with EMC-guideline 2004/108/EG Display Glass front panel with integrated 12,1” TFT display, resolution 1280 x 800 pixel Instrument control integrated industrial PC board, MS Windows based system control software
Data storage Integrated solid state disk (SSD), SQL database
EMC CE-marking, conformity with EMC-guidelines 2004/108/EG
Power supply 220 - 250 VAC, 100-120 VAC (optional) Line frequency 50 - 60 Hz Power consumption max. 800 W
Carrier gas N2 (GC grade, min. 5.0) or H2 (for FID only, GC grade, min 6.0), 3 bar Supply gases Combustion air, GC Grade, min. 3 bar (for FID only) H2 , GC Grade, min. 3 bar (for FID only)
Supply connections 1/8“ bulkhead union
Pressure control Integrated pressure regulators, electronic readout of carrier gas pressure, manometer for indication of combustion air pressure (for FID only)
Flow control MFC for precise flow control of hydrogen supply (for FID only)
Sampling
Integrated, low-maintenance membrane pump for automated air sampling
Flow rate control MFC for precise measurement and control of sampling flow rate and sampling volume irrespective of fluctuations in atmospheric pressure and temperature
Sampling time 0-99 min (adjustable) Flow rate 10-50 sccm/min (adjustable)
Sample volume Typical 200-800 sccm (adjustable)
Sample pre-concentration
Single-stage Single-stage sample enrichment module suitable for organic components ≥ C4 allows for sample pre-concentration and subsequent sample introduction by means of thermal desorption technique
Dual-stage sample enrichment module suitable for organic components from C1 to C6 allows for sample pre-concentration, sample focusing and sample introduction by means of thermal desorption technique
Typical parameters active peltier cooling and heating for precise temperature control of enrichment & focusing tubes typical enrichment/focusing temperature 10°C … 30°C (adjustable) max. desorption/injection temperature 350°C (adjustable) typical heating-up rate 40°C/s
Valve oven
Oven liner Stainless steel
Internal dimensions H 210 mm x W 80 mm x D 55 mm
Heated valve block Closed loop PID temperature control, adjustable from 30-150°C
Sample valve up to three 6-Port or 10-Port rotary type VALCO valves, electrically actuated
Column oven
Oven liner Stainless steel
Internal dimensions H 210 mm x W 210 mm x D 55 mm
Columns analytical column, fused silica capillary, max. length 60 m stripping column (optional), fused silica capillary Heating Forced air Temperature range 40°C to 210°C Temperature control Closed loop PID temperature control, setpoint resolution 1°C Temperature program 3 linear heating ramps, 4 isothermal holds Heating rate 1°C/min to 25°C/min, setpoint resolution 1°C/min Oven cooling Fast cooling down time due to forced air cooling
Type of detectors
FID FID – Flame Ionization Detector temperature controlled detector body linear detector response & superior long-term stability requires H2 and combustion air supply
PID PID – Photo Ionization Detector temperature controlled detector body electrodeless, RF excited UV lamp for excellent long-term stability and extended lifetime
Communication ports 2 x Ethernet, RS-232 / RS-485, 4 x USB, VGA Protocols GESYTEC I (Bayern-Hessen), GESYTEC II, Modbus RTU
Standard Configurations
GC 5000 BTX Single-stage sample enrichment, FID or PID, analytical column AMAsep 1, monitoring of BTEX, styrene and ozone precursors (C6 -C12) GC 5000 B-BTX Single-stage sample enrichment, FID or PID, analytical column AMAsep SilicaPLOT, monitoring of 1,3-butadiene & BTEX
GC 5000 VOC Dual-stage sample enrichment, FID, analytical column AMAsep AluminaPLOT, stripping column AMAsep WAX, monitoring of ozone precursors (C2 -C5 ) GC 5000 Organic Sulfur High-capacity single-stage sample enrichment, Sulfinert® coating of tubing, fittings and valves, PID, analytical column AMAsep SilicaPLOT, monitoring of sulfur organic compounds, such as methyl sulfide, dimethyldisufide, mercaptanes, … & benzene and toluene Note:
Other configurations of the GC 5000 series for specific applications on request.
Options and accessories
Glass front panel with 12,1” capacitive TFT touch screen, resolution 1280 x 800 pixel
Calibration gas selector (Sample, Cal1, Cal2)
DIM 200 – Dilution Calibrator for fully automated multi-level calibrations and/or fully automated instrument validation (zero/span check)
HG 300 – HP Hydrogen Generator for supply of combustion gas
HG 500 – UHP Hydrogen Generator for supply of combustion gas and carrier gas
ZAG 300 – HP Zero Air Generator for supply of hydrocarbon free zero air
| I want to measure | Benzene [C6H6],BTEX,Hydrogen Sulphide [H2S],Non-Methane Hydrocarbons [NMHC],Total Hydrocarbons [THC],Volatile Organic Compounds [VOC] |
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| Products | Gas Monitors,Multi Parameter Monitors,Trace Level Monitors,VOC Monitors |
| Applications | Outdoor Air Quality,Trace Level Gases |
