Applications
In many technological processes, hydrogen plays a big role in achieving the desired product properties. By means of TCS, the hydrogen concentrations can be analyzed and provided to the process control via standard interfaces.
Due to the increasing adoption of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001), a constant monitoring and documentation of measured values is necessary.
With the TCS, the user can monitor hydrogen measurement efficiently and continuously.
Technical Data H2-Measuring Device TCS
Range |
0...100 Vol.-% |
Accuracy |
rel. error < 5 % |
Response time |
t90 (sensor) approx. 180 s (depends on gas distribution at measuring chamber) |
Sensor temperature |
50 °C (pre-thermostatted, electronically controlled) |
Dimensions (WxHxD) |
80 mm × 125 mm × 83 mm |
Signal output |
analog output 0/4-20 mA (scaling by software) and serial interface RS232 (0-5/10 V on request) |
Power supply |
24 V DC +/- 20 %, approx. 20 W |
Display |
none, operation via software |
Protection degree |
IP 65 |
Ambient temperature |
10...50 °C, rel. humidity 0...95 % at 20 °C |
Storage temperature |
-20...60 °C, rel. humidity 0...95 % at 20 °C |
Gas connection |
via DIN40KF (others on request) |
Gas supply |
via diffusion (Gas distribution at measuring chamber) |
Ambient pressure |
950...1100 hPa (Low pressure applications need special calibration) Note: Measuring value depends on pressure |
Warm-up |
10 min. |
Calibration |
First calibration (characteristic line determination) by manufacturer, a 2-point calibration approx. every 3 months (process pressure must be known and provided to manufacturer) by user |
Mounting |
No requirements |
Cross-sensitivity |
Gases with high thermal conductivity falsify the measuring result |