FTIR SAMPLING SYSTEM

EN 17084 when used with our NBS smoke chamber

(Previously EN 45545-2 ANNEX C)

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The Concept FTIR Sampling System

The Concept FTIR sampling system is a complete analysis system housed in a 19” rack ready to be connected to the
NBS smoke chamber, Cone calorimeter or the NFX 70-100 test equipment. This is a standard configuration applied
for continuous monitoring of complex combustion gas mixtures. For fire testing applications the FTIR analyser is
configured with a wavelength range and resolution to match the requirements of ISO19702. This specification
allows compliance with EN17084 when used with our NBS Smoke Chamber instrument.

Standards
EN 17084
• Toxicity test of materials and components
Previously EN 45545-2 Annex C
• Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components

• UKCA and CE compliant

Part Number: 302380

Infra-Red Gas Analyser Control

and Analysis Software

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Features and Benefits

FTIR Gas Toxicity Monitoring System

• The FTIR can simultaneously measure multiple gases without significant cross interference between gases and
without any sample conditioning. If you need to measure a new compound, spectra can be added to measure the
gas of interest without the need for additional hardware. This is unlike NDIR Gas Filter Correlation analysers used in
the past

• With over 20 years of experience using IR detector technology, detection limits and measurement uncertainties
have been reduced to below the European requirements for waste incineration and power generation and
other industrial applications. The FTIR can measure over 20 gases simultaneously depending on the application

• Using hot wet extractive sampling to ensure no loss of water soluble gases, rugged design with long
maintenance intervals makes the FTIR Gas Toxicity Monitoring System one of the most reliable and powerful
FTIR available for Gas Toxicity measurements in fire testing applications

• The FTIR Gas Toxicity Monitoring System is the ideal tool to use for measuring trace concentrations of pollutants
in wet, corrosive gas streams. All parts of the system are heated up to 180°C and so can be used for undiluted
gases and the sample gases do not need drying beforehand

• The FTIR Gas Toxicity Monitoring System consists of:

– FTIR gas analyser
– Computer
– Sampling interface system.

• All parts of the system are 19” rack mounted and are installed on pull-out shelves

• The system has a flexible I/O platform to meet most equipment protocols

• The FTIR gas toxicity monitoring system includes all power connections and temperature controllers for the
valve, heated line and heated sample filter. The operation of the system is fully automatic and controlled by the
software. Additionally, all functions of the system can be controlled manually

• If any of the critical alarms are activated, the instrument air starts to flow automatically into the system to
prevent condensation and damage to the analyser

• The FTIR Gas Toxicity Monitoring System is equipped with two solenoid valves to allow automated span/zero
checks as required by the new legislation

• The FTIR Gas Toxicity Monitoring System is also supported by full remote control using a modem and
TeamViewer software installed on the computer. It has a very low cost of ownership. The equipment is
extremely well designed and requires very little maintenance. The system also has a number of in-built failsafe
devices to protect the instrument from potential damage

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Features and Benefits

• The system’s heated sampling line is designed for continuous transportation of gaseous media. The heated
sampling line is flexible, temperature controlled, and is used to keep the sample gas in gas phase and prevent
condensation. This is required when measuring water soluble compounds such as SO2, NH3, HCI, etc. If the inner
sample core has been contaminated it is possible to change the inner sample line

• The Gas Sampling Probe/Heated Filter is designed for easy installation, reliable operation and trouble-free
maintenance. The insertion probe materials, insertion lengths, heating and filtration ensure no condensation
and loss of sample gas. The heated filter is temperature controlled and regulated and is also designed to
minimise excessive sample volume for improved response time. The main filter element (ceramic as standard)
has a large surface area and high capacity is located in the external housing

• Measurement Parameters and Ranges for fire testing – summary

Gas Species Primary Method Secondary Method Tertiary Method

Range # Points Range # Points Range # Points
H2O* 0-29.19% 6
CO2* 0-1% 4 0-10% 3 0-25% 11
CO* 0-100ppm 5 0-2000ppm 14 0-10000 ppm 9
NO* 0-500 ppm 12
NO2* 0-500 ppm 7
N2O* 0-500 ppm 5
SO2* 0-26 ppm 4 0-1000 ppm 8
HCl* 0-125 ppm 4 0-5000 ppm 6
HCN 0-600 ppm 7
HBr* 0-100 ppm 9 0-1000ppm 7
HF* 0-400 ppm 11 0-1000 ppm 7
NH3* 0-700 ppm 6
CH4* 0-1000 ppm 8
C2H6* 0-100 ppm 6
C3H8* 0-100 ppm 7
C2H4* 0-100 ppm 9
C6H14* 0-100 ppm 3
HCHO* 0-20 ppm 5
C6H5OH* 0-200 ppm 10
C3H4O* 0-300 ppm 7
COF2 0-150 ppm 8
*Analyser will be specifically calibrated at factory for these gases. Any other gases will be measured using library reference standards.

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Features and Benefits

• 302380 FTIR Gas Toxicity Monitoring System comprises:

– Rack mounted FTIR Analyser - for gas toxicity measurements, up to 180°C
– DTGS – detector, 24 bit
– Wavelength resolution 4 cm-1
– Wavelength range 485-8500cm-1
– System Computer
– Heated sample line between sampling system and analyser
– 302303 - Calibrations for CO, CO2, NO, NO2, N2O, SO2, HCl, HF, NH3, CH4, C2H4, C2H4, C2H6, C6H14, HBr, H2O,
HCHO, C6H5OH, C3H4O, COF2

• 405000, FTIR Instrumentation rack module including gas sampling/conditioning instrumentation and houses
main FTIR analyser

• 302335, FTIR Interface Assembly consisting of:

– 3m heated sample line, maximum temperature 200°C, interchangeable 6mm PTFE core, with connection for
analyser, power, signal cables, cal tube manufactured into sample line
– Heated (180°C) sample probe/filter complete with 0.3m stainless steel sample probe tube (maximum 600°C)
– Heated valve assembly

• 302309, Smoke Chamber interface port

• 302310, Modification to existing Smoke Chamber equipment

• Please note that installation by a Concept Equipment engineer is mandatory

• If retrofitting to an existing NBS Smoke Chamber system, we strongly recommend sending the equipment back
to Concept for integration at our facility

• We strongly recommend that Concept Equipment provide service support for the first year of installation

• We strongly advise that consumable, recommended and strategic spare parts are held on site

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Technical Data

Electrical 230V AC 50Hz / 115V AC 60Hz, 13Amp

Ambient Temperature Operating 10°C to 35°C

Product Dimensions 1880mm (H) x 570mm (W) x 850mm (D)

Shipping Details Approx. 2100mm (H) x 780mm (W) x 1150 (D) – 160Kg

Service/Maintenance Concept recommend that equipment be serviced every two years in order to ensure
reliable service

Calibration

Services Required

Zero Calibration gas: 99.9% pure nitrogen, 0-3 bar pressure

Documentation

Manual in English
Concept Equipment Certificate of Compliance in English

Due to Concept Equipment’s policy of continuous product development, technical information is subject to change.

CONCEPT EQUIPMENT LIMITED

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