PhyMetrix Portable Benchtop dewpoint Analyzer Model: PPBa

Multifunctional Multi-Purpose Cost Effective
Menu-driven, intuitive, easy-to-use Portable Dew point Meter

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  • Continuous Status and Diagnostics display
  • Optional Pressure Sensor with automatic dewpoint correction
  • Built-in metering valve and flow meter
  • Optional built-in Vacuum Pump for sub atmospheric samples
  • On~screen histogram and trend graph
  • USB data interface, also charges battery
  • -110°C to +20°C dewpoint Sensor
  • Fast, Accurate and Repeatable
  • Built-in temperature compensation
  • State-of-the-art electronics & software
  • Advanced User-friendly Interface
  • Small & Lightweight
  • Graphical display
  • Programmable data logging
  • Battery backed clock calendar
  • 1/8″ Swagelok® compression fittings
  • 316 Stainless Steel & PTFE wetted parts
  • Built-in Sensor desiccant store for rapid results
  • optional 4/20 mA output
  • NIST calibrations
  • Virtual Analyzer PC training & demo software

Technical Specifications

Moisture Sensor
  • Range:  -110°C to +20°C dewpoint  ( -166°F to +68°F dewpoint )
  • Accuracy:  ±2°C (3.6°F) temperature correcte
  • Repeatability:  0.8°C (1.5°F)
  • Response time:  95% of step change in 3 min.
  • Sample flow:  >1 LPM
Temperature Sensor
  • Range:  -40°C to +70°C (-40°F  +158°F)
  • Accuracy:  ±2°C (3.6°F)
Pressure Sensor
  • 2 to 150 PSIA  ±1%, 316L stainless steel wetted parts
Ergonomics
  • Easy to carry or use on desktop, lightweight 3.5 Lbs
  • Easy to read graphic LCD display with user controlled backlight brightness (LCD is readable without the backlight)
  • Snap dome tactile membrane switches with dynamically assigned legends
  • Audible feedback upon button press as well as for warnings and alarms
  • Auto scaling graph / histogram on moisture measurement display for stability verification
  • Easy to use with verbose built-in context sensitive Help screens
  • Battery Saver, with user selectable Auto-power-down times, can also be disabled
  • Built-in pressure measurement and pressure corrected moisture readings, simultaneously displayed with the uncorrected reading for greater ease of understanding
  • Verbose Status bar with indications,  warnings and audible errors
  • User selectable locking with or without a password.
  • Built-in battery backed clock calendar
Electrical
  • External AC Universal Power adapter (100-240VAC 50-60Hz) with USB connector
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery, recharges through the USB connector from the PC or from the supplied universal power adapter
  • Sampling system and sensor are isolated from electrical interface and supply grounds
  • Measurement resolution of moisture sensor: 1pF resulting in less than 0.01°C
  • External power and I/O: USB mini B female connector – IP67 / IP68  with Sealing Cap
Mechanical
  • 1/8″ Swagelok® Inlet and Outlet bulkhead fittings
  • All 316 Stainless Steel and PTFE wetted parts, small surface area stainless steel sampling chamber for fast response time.
  • Integral Sensor retraction into desiccant storage chamber for fast response-time when measuring low moisture
  • Enclosure
  • Extruded aluminum
  • Dimensions- L: 7.83″  (199mm) W: 6.38″ (162mm) H: 3.32″ (84mm)
  • Weight Total:  3.5 Lbs (1.6 Kg)
  • Pressure: Inlet 2000 psi (137 bar)  Outlet 50 psi (3.4 bar)
Temperature Range
  • PPBa Analyzer: -20°C to +60°C
  • Electronics: -40°C to +85°C
  • Moisture Sensor: -20°C to +60°C
  • Pressure Sensor: -20°C to +85°C
  • LCD operating: -20°C to +70°C storage: -30°C to +80°C
Miscellaneous Features
  • NIST traceable calibrations
  • Built-in metering valve and flow meter, no need for external pressure regulator etc…
  • Units of measure: °C & °F dewpoint, ppmV, ppmW, µB H2O vapor pressure, grams of H2O / m3,
    Lbs H2O /106 standard cubic feet in Natural Gas. (All units auto-scaled)
  • Digital & Analog I/O:  USB, 4/20mA with HART®
  • Data logging – single point, multipoint, time stamping, each sample records: dewpoint, temperature and pressure,  ( memory > 4,000 samples)
  • Built-in Vacuum Pump Option, for low pressure or sub atmospheric sample sources.  Includes internal dedicated rechargeable battery and external charger.
  • Virtual Analyzer PC software for training and evaluation, allows the user to experience the exact interface on their own PC with voice explanations

Typical Applications

· Petrochemical
· Industrial Gases
· Natural Gas
· Power Generation
· Furnace Gas / Heat Treating
· Air Dryers
· Pharmaceutical
· Aerospace
· Medical

Phymetrix Benchtop Portable dew point meter model PPBa

Options & Accessories

STANDARD ACCESSORIES for portable dew point meter

PPBa

Included

  • Exhaust Pigtail
  • USB Cable
  • Universal AC Charger
  • Plug set for international shipments

Not Shown But Included

  • 1/8″ Teflon Tube
  • User’s Manual
  • NIST Certification

OPTIONS

ORDERING INFORMATION PART NUMBER
PhyMetrix Portable Benchtop Analyzer Model: PPBa
Included Accessories: USB cable (mini B male to A male) AC universal power adapter with USB connector		 PPBa
Pressure Sensor Option 0-150 PSIA W/ Automatic Pressure Correction suffix -P
Analog Output 4/20 mA with HART® Option suffix -A
Intrinsically Safe ATEX Option suffix -I
Vacuum Pump (built-in), includes high capacity internal battery and external charger suffix -V
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