Model 8800 TCA Total Carbon Analyzer

The Model 8800 TCA is based on a flame ionization detector (FID) and methanizer. It is designed to measure total hydrocarbon content and a combined carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) reading. The analyzer can be configured with internal components for a single or multipoint analysis of non-condensing, oxygen-free, inert gases.

  • Automatic calibration
  • Electronic flow control of fuel, air & sample
  • Programmable virtual analog ranges
  • Programmable relays
  • RS-485, RS-232 output
  • Automatic FID ignition


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Model 8800 TCA Analyzer - Product Specification

Sampling: Internal single or multipoint modules, with or without sample pump(s), for prefiltered (< or = .1 microns), non-condensing samples
Calibration: Programmable automatic, or manual (with optional internal selection valves)
Detector: Flame ionization detector (FID)
Catalyst: Methanizer, which converts low levels of CO & CO2 to methane
MDQ: Minimum detectable quantity: 0.1 ppm (100 ppb).
Range: Analog - Virtual range with software selectable endpoints provides full-scale ranges from 1.0 - 100 ppm

Digital - Display auto-ranges from 0.01 ppm to 1000 ppm (as methane)
Linearity: ± 1 % Full-scale response
Drift: Zero:< 0.1 ppm over 24 hours. Span: ± 1% over 24 hours, at 10 ppm full-scale
Response Time: Fixed Mode: <30 seconds to 90% of final reading.  Switching: <3 minutes.
Output: Analog - 1 (standard) to 15 analog 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA loop power supplied, isolated outputs or optional  0-1 V, 0-5 V, or 0-10 V isolated outputs. Selectable for concentration, temperature, flow (fuel, air, or sample).

Digital - Standard: RS-485 output (RS-232 option).
Relays: 5 (standard) to 15 programmable (latched/not, NO/NC) contact closures (1A@30V max).  Selectable for alarm thresholds or events (calibration, fault, or sample location).
Alarms: Multilevel concentration, average concentration, and fault

Audible - Horn: Sounducer, generating 85 dB @10 cm. Selectively en-/disabled for keypad input, fault, and alarms.
Physical: Dimensions: 19.00" W x 16.00" D x 8.75" H (48.26 cm W x 40.64 cm D x 22.23 H). Nominal weight: 30 lb (13.64 kg).
Configuration: Bench-top or rack-mount (19" panel)
Display: Digital vacuum fluorescent, 20 characters x 2 lines
Power: 90-120 VAC or optional 210-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Operating Conditions: Temperature: 32-104 °F (0-40 °C). Humidity: 0-95%, non-condensing.
Gas Specifications: Support - Hydrocarbon content:<1 ppm required. Air @ approx. 200 cc/min, hydrogen @ approx. 40 cc/min. (Options: H2/N2 or H2/He @ 100 cc/min.)

Sample - Background gas must be hydrogen, helium, nitrogen or argon @ 20 PSIG. *Combined CO/CO2 concentration of sample may not exceed 100 ppm.

Span - Methane with CO or CO2

Connections - 1/4" O.D. Tube fitting connectors (1/8", 4 mm, and other options)

Model 8800 TCA Analyzer - Options & Accessories

Samplers: Internal multipoint module, with or without sample pump(s), available in 4-point or 8-point configurations
Enclosures: General purpose, X-purged or Z-purged
Expansion Boards: Analog - Provides 4 or 10 additional programmable 4-20 mA outputs, with sample read & hold

Relay - Provides up to 10 additional programmable relays

Model 8800 TCA Analyzer - Technical Drawing

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