The OxyGuard PPB is specially designed for the measurement of dissolved oxygen in in boiler feed water, condensate, district heating water and other types of water with low dissolved oxygen content.
Both fixed-mount and portable versions are available, both with alarm and analogue output signals. They consist of a probe mounted in a measurement chamber, and a transmitter unit. The measurement chamber and transmitter of the portable version are mounted on either side of a center console containing the batteries that power the unit - there are no wires to connect. The fixed-mount unit is mains powered.
The instrument is extremely easy to use and maintain - no special training being needed. The probe, a galvanic cell that generates a voltage in the presence of oxygen, never needs replacing, and is insensitive to wide changes in sample flow and temperature. The system exhibits excellent accuracy, long-term stability and response time.
Technical Advantages
Probe
This is manufactured almost entirely in stainless steel to give the greatest possible mechanical stability and maximum protection from electrical interference. The sensor itself uses new technology. The result is a probe with short response time and excellent calibration stability. The very robust membrane can, if necessary, be changed in a few minutes.
Measurement Chamber
This is manufactured from clear acrylic plastic with stainless steel fittings. The clear plastic permits observation of the probe, an advantage when removing air bubbles after calibration. All the probe and measurement chamber materials can withstand high radiation levels, and can be used in nuclear power stations.
Transmitter
This consists of a high-quality industrial type instrument amplifier in an IP65 cabinet, with digital display, 0-20 or 4-20 mA analogue output that is galvanically isolated from the input, and a high level alarm with potential-free change-over contacts. A special circuit disenables the alarm during calibration. This is controlled by a timer, but can be reset manually.
Commissioning and Use
Procedures for the connection and use of the instrument are straightforward, as verified by an independent testing institute (KEMA, Holland). Calibration is performed in air and usually takes about 1 minute. This short time ensures negligible contamination of the probe by atmospheric air, resulting in a return to accurate measurement in low (ppb) oxygen concentrations in the course of a few minutes!
Service and Maintenance
The probe is constructed to operate for many years without needing maintenance. The choice of anode, cathode and electrolyte is such that only the anode is consumed, and this has a nearly infinite calculated lifetime at 10 ppb! The electrolyte remains unaltered, and does not need changing as in conventional systems. Practical tests indicate that the probe, used at 10 ppb, will only need service if the membrane should be damaged, and this is very seldom since the membrane is very robust - it is 0.05 mm thick. If membrane replacement should be necessary the procedure is easy and can be performed by anyone, without prior training.
Portable Version
This is essentially the same as the fixed-mount version, but has the transmitter and measurement chamber mounted on each side of a console containing sealed rechargeable lead-acid batteries. A mains charger is supplied with the unit. The portable unit is often supplied with two ranges, 0-100 ppb and 0-1000 ppb, for added versatility. The batteries will, if fully charged, power the unit for four days, and for measurements of longer duration the charger can be continuously connected.
Transmitter Unit
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Portable Model - side view
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Installation Example with Sample Cooler
Technical Information
Specifications
Probe
| Type: |
Self polarizing (galvanic) membrane covered amperometric cell |
| Sample temperature: |
5°C to 50°C |
| Sample flow: |
Depends on oxygen content and temperature - min. 50 ml/min, max 2000 ml/min |
| Sample pressure: |
Atmospheric |
| Connections: |
6 mm compression ring fittings |
| Response Time: |
20 sec for 0-5 and 0-80 ppb up-scale and down-scale. From 1 minute in air (calibration) to 100 ppb in approximately 40 sec, and to 10 ppb in less than 3 minutes. |
Transmitter
| Measuring range: |
0-100 ppb (or on request) (2-range version available) |
| Output: |
0/4-20 mA, isolated from input |
| Indicator: |
LCD display, digit height 12 mm |
| Alarm: |
1 high alarm. Potential free change over switch, max. 200 VA |
| Encapsulation: |
IP 65 |
| Operating temperature: |
-5°C to 60°C |
System Performance as measured and reported by independant testing instiute (KEMA, Arnhem, Holland)
| Accuracy: |
Error max. 0.5 ppb (or 3%). |
| Repeatability: |
Better than 0.5 ppb (or 2%). |
| Conformity: |
Linear. |
| Limit of Detection: |
0.8 ppb. |
| Long term stability: |
0,5 ppb (1 month) |
| Commissioning: |
Straightforward. |
| Probe renovation: |
Easy. (N.B. only necessary if the membrane is damaged). |
N.B. The system has EMC (CE) approval
Standard Accessories
| 2 m flexible sample tubing |
Membranes |
| O-rings |
Electrolyte |
| Anode cleaning liquid |
Anode cleaning pad |
Zero check stock solution
User Manual |
Sodium Sulphite |
Ordering Information
| L01P1: |
Portable PPB oxygen meter. |
L01S1: |
Stationary PPB oxygen meter. |
| L01P2: |
Portable 2-range PPB oxygen meter. |
L01S2: |
Stationary 2-range PPB oxygen meter. |
| Spares: |
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| L01XPB: |
PPB Probe |
L01EL50: |
50 ml PPB electrolyte. |
| L01XMEM: |
Membrane set - 25 PPB membranes, 2 x 25 O-rings. |
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The equipment is supplied ready for use
Data subject to change without notice
