For a more intuitive use, the operating menu has been slightly revised. As usual, data access is possible via an RS232 interface. The mounting dimensions as well as the analog interfaces (4-20mA, 0-10V and relays) stay the same compared to the FTC300. Those who are familiar with the FTC300 will also quickly get to work with the FTC320.
The FTC320Ex is an FTC320 with approval for Zone 2 according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. The analyzers of the FTC320 series with the corresponding approval bear the marking:
II3G Ex nR IIC T4 Gc |
The functionality, operation and measurement characteristics are the same as the FTC320. The conformity statement for the measuring concept manufacturer’s declaration was issued by TUV SUD on the 10.08.2020. The suitability of the housings used for the FTC320 product series for the Ex protection type „nR” (vapor-proof equipment) was proven by a fundamental test.
The FTC320 is the new generation of our thermal conductivity analyzers. With the new electronics, the measurement accuracy has been improved compared to the FTC300. The already low noise of our analyzers has been further reduced. This is particularly crucial for measurements in the trace range.
New measurement tasks can be realized with the FTC320. In particular, the possibility of cross-sensitivity compensation using external signals has been expanded. This is made possible by the larger program memory and significantly more computing power. A good example from the practical application is the use of the additional module for oxygen measurement. The increased computing power of the FTC320 allows cross-sensitivity compensation in real time.
For a more intuitive use, the operating menu has been slightly revised. As usual, data access is possible via an RS232 interface. The mounting dimensions as well as the analog interfaces (4-20mA, 0-10V and relays) stay the same compared to the FTC300. Those who are familiar with the FTC300 will also quickly get to work with the FTC320.
The FTC320Ex is an FTC320 with approval for Zone 2 according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. The analyzers of the FTC320 series with the corresponding approval bear the marking:
II3G Ex nR IIC T4 Gc |
The functionality, operation and measurement characteristics are the same as the FTC320. The conformity statement for the measuring concept manufacturer’s declaration was issued by TUV SUD on the 10.08.2020. The suitability of the housings used for the FTC320 product series for the Ex protection type „nR” (vapor-proof equipment) was proven by a fundamental test.
General: | |
Measurement process | Thermal conductivity |
Sampling | Analyzer extractive |
Connection | 6mm pipe |
Dimensions (WxHxD in mm) | 145x80x85 |
Protection class | IP 65 |
Pressure-proof to | 20 bar absolute |
Power supply | 18V to 36V DC / 700mA |
Ambient temperature range | -20°C to 50°C |
Weight | to 1800g |
T90 time at 60l/h | < 1sec |
Communication: | |
RS232 | Yes |
Current output | 1x, 0/4-20 mA |
Voltage output | 2x, 0-10V |
Display | Yes |
Relays | 3x |
Service program SetApp 2.0 | Yes |
Calibration on site | Yes |
Options | |
Flow measurement | Yes |
Flow monitor | Yes |
Infrared measurement | — |
Multi Gas Mode | Yes |
Protection against corrosion | Yes |
Protection against condensate and dust | Yes |
Suitable for inflammable gases | Yes |
Moisture measurement | Yes |
Cross-sensitivity compensation | Yes, external signal required |
Specifications gas analysis | |
Noise | < 1% of smallest range |
Drift at zero point per week | < 2% of smallest range |
Repeatability | < 1% of smallest range |
Non-linearity | < 1% of range |
Measuring error with ambient temperature change per 10°K | < 1% of smallest range |
Flow influence between 60l/h and 90l/h per 10l/h | < 1% of smallest range |
Fault with measurement gas change (Pabs > 800 hPa) per 10 hPa | < 1% of smallest range |
Measuring Gas | Carrier Gas | Basis Range | Smallest Range | Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | Multi Gas Mode MGM |
Hydrogen (H2) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.5% | 98% – 100% | Yes |
Oxygen (O2) | Nitrogen (N2) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 15% | 85% – 100% | Yes |
Helium (He) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.8% | 97% – 100% | Yes |
Carbon dioxide (CO2) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 3% | 96% – 100% | Yes |
Nitrogen (N2) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 3% | 97% – 100% | Yes |
Oxygen (O2) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 2% | 97% – 100% | Yes |
Hydrogen (H2) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.4% | 99% – 100% | Yes |
Helium (He) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.5% | 98% – 100% | Yes |
Carbon dioxide (CO2) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 60% | 0% – 10% | – | Yes |
Argon (Ar) | Carbon dioxide (CO2) | 40% – 100% | – | 80% – 100% | Yes |
Methane (CH4) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 2% | 96% – 100% | Yes |
Methane (CH4) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 1.5% | 97% – 100% | Yes |
Argon (Ar) | Oxygen (O2) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 3% | 96% – 100% | Yes |
Nitrogen (N2) | Hydrogen (H2) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 2% | 99.5% – 100% | Yes |
Oxygen (O2) | Carbon dioxide (CO2) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 3% | 96% – 100% | Yes |
Hydrogen (H2) | Helium (He) | 20% – 100% | 20% – 40% | 85% – 100% | |
Hydrogen (H2) | Methane (CH4) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.5% | 98% – 100% | |
Hydrogen (H2) | Kohlendioxid (CO2) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.5% | 98% – 100% | |
Sulfur hexafluoride(SF6) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 2% | 96% – 100% | |
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 5% | 96% – 100% | |
Hydrogen (H2) | Sauerstoff (O2) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.8% | 97% – 100% | |
Argon (Ar) | Xenon (Xe) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 3% | 99% – 100% | |
Neon (Ne) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 1.5% | 99% – 100% | |
Krypton (Kr) | Argon (Ar) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 2% | 96% – 100% | |
Extinguishing gas (R125) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 5% | 98% – 100% | |
Deuterium (D2) | Nitrogen (N2) or Air | 0% – 100% | 0% – 0.7% | 96% – 100% | |
Deuterium (D2) | Helium (He) | 0% – 100% | 0% – 5% | 70% – 100% |
Measuring Gas | Hydrogen (H2) |
Carrier Gas | Nitrogen (N2) or Air |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 98% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Oxygen (O2) |
Carrier Gas | Nitrogen (N2) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 15% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 85% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Helium(He) |
Carrier Gas | Nitrogen (N2) or Air |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.8% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 97% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
Carrier Gas | Nitrogen (N2) orAir |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 3% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Nitrogen (N2) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 3% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 97% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Oxygen (O2) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 2% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 97% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Hydrogen (H2) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.4% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 99% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Helium (He) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.5% |
Kleinster MB mit unterdrücktem | 98% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 60% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 10% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | - |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Carrier Gas | Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
Basis Range | 40% – 100% |
Smallest Range | - |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 80% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Methane (CH4) |
Trägergas | Nitrogen (N2) or Air |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 2% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | ja |
Measuring Gas | Methane (CH4) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 1.5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 97% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Carrier Gas | Oxygen (O2) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 3% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Nitrogen (N2) |
Carrier Gas | Hydrogen (H2) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 2% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 99.5% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Oxygen (O2) |
Carrier Gas | Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 3% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | Yes |
Measuring Gas | Hydrogen(H2) |
Carrier Gas | Helium (He) |
Basis Range | 20% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 20% – 40% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 85% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Hydrogen (H2) |
Carrier Gas | Methane (CH4) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 98% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Hydrogen (H2) |
Carrier Gas | Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 98% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) |
Trägergas | Nitrogen (N2) or Air |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 2% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) |
Carrier Gas | Nitrogen (N2) or Air |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Hydrogen (H2) |
Carrier Gas | Oxygen (O2) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.8% |
Kleinster MB mit unterdrücktem | 97% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Carrier Gas | Xenon (Xe) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 3% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 99% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Neon (Ne) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 1.5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 99% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Krypton (Kr) |
Carrier Gas | Argon (Ar) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 2% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Extinguishing gas (R125) |
Carrier Gas | Nitrogen (N2) or Air |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 98% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Deuterium (D2) |
Carrier Gas | Nitrogen (N2) or Air |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 0.7% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 96% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM | |
Measuring Gas | Deuterium (D2) |
Carrier Gas | Helium (He) |
Basis Range | 0% – 100% |
Smallest Range | 0% – 5% |
Smallest Suppressed Zero Range | 70% – 100% |
Multi Gas Mode MGM |
An optional add-on module for oxygen measurement extends the application range of the FTC320 to non-binary gas mixtures with oxygen content. The electrochemical cell has a long service life of 1 to 6 years. The cell can be replaced by the customer.
Oxygen concentrations from 0-100 vol.% can be measured selectively. The measured concentration can be used for cross sensitivity compensation. The additional module is pneumatically connected to the gas output of the FTC320. The voltage supply, operation and all interfaces run via the FTC320. The measured oxygen concentration is shown on the display.
If required, adjustment can be made via the operating menu or via the RS232 interface of the FTC320. Due to an internal compensation of the pressure dependency, the oxygen content can be measured reliably even in case of pressure fluctuations.
General: | |
Measurement process | Electrochemical |
Construction type | additional module |
Sampling | 6mm pipe socket |
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) | 145x80x85 |
Connection | IP 65 |
Protection class | 700 hPa bis 1250 hPa |
Pressure-proof to | 10l/h bis 100l/h |
Power supply | From FTC320 |
Ambient temperature range | 0 bis 45 °C |
Weight | 500g |
T90 time at 60l/h | < 10sec |
Lifetime | < 6 years with ambient air, depending on the application, higher temperature and dryer gas reduce service life |
Maintenance | User replaceable sensor |
Materials in contact with media: | ABS, PVC, PPS, PTFE, stainless steel |
Communication: | |
RS232 | Via FTC320 |
Current output | - |
Voltage output | - |
Display | Via FTC320 |
Relays | Via FTC320 |
Service programm SetApp2.0 | - |
Calibration on site | Via FTC320 |
Specifications gas analysis: | |
Measuring range | Smallest measuring range: 0.01Vol.% to 2Vol.% Smallest measuring range: 0.01Vol.% to 100 Vol.% |
Noise | Smallest measuring range: 0.01Vol.% to 2Vol.% |
Zero Offset Equivalents | Smallest measuring range: 0.01Vol.% to 2Vol.% Largest measuring range: 0.01Vol.% to 100 Vol.% |
Drift | < 1 % per month, averaged over 12 months |
Repeatability | ± 1 % vol O2 @ 100 % vol O2 for 5 min applied |
Linearity deviation | 0 to 2 Vol.% O2: ± 0.1 absolute 2.1 Vol.% to 100 Vol.% O2: ± 0.5 relative |
Pressure dependence, compensated: | <0.1% / 10hPa |
Messfehler bei Umgebungstemperaturänderung pro 10°K | < 1% of smallest MB |
Measuring error with ambient temperature change per 10°K | < 1% of smallest MB |
Error when the sample gas pressure changes (Pabs> 800hPa) per 10hPa | < 1% of smallest MB |
Influence of humidity: | 0,03 % rel. O2-measured value per % RH |
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