Spark CO / Spark+ CO
Trace-level carbon monoxide detection
Measure CO with Confidence
Whether for process control or quality control, gas suppliers need accurate, low-level contaminant monitoring to ensure gas quality with no impurities. For refineries and chemical plants it is especially critical to measure carbon monoxide in hydrogen since high levels can poison a customer’s process and a supplier’s reputation.
Monitor purity with the Spark CO analyzer, designed to provide unparalleled accuracy and reliability for your most critical carbon monoxide measurements. Compact and easy to use, this analyzer features Tiger Optics’ proven Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy to detect as low as 200 ppb of carbon monoxide in your process streams.
Users enjoy freedom from periodic sensor maintenance, and with no calibration gases required, operating costs are nearly eliminated. With drift-free stability and rapid response time, the Spark CO is ideal for the continuous, online gas monitoring that is critical to process control in gas and chemical industries or anywhere purity is a necessity. Choose the Spark+ CO when lower detection limit is required.
The Spark CO ensures purity and process protection with:
- Parts per billion (ppb) carbon monoxide detection capability
- Wide measurement range, from 0–2500 ppm (in hydrogen)
- Freedom from calibration (absolute measurement technology)
- Low cost of ownership
- Easy to use touchscreen and remote software interface
- Spark+ version with 40% lower LDL available
Applications
| Detection and Matrix | Range | LDL (3σ) | Precision (1σ) @ zero |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark CO | |||
| CO in N2 | 0 – 2000 ppm | 200 ppb | 70 ppb |
| CO in O2 | 0 – 1800 ppm | 180 ppb | 60 ppb |
| CO in Clean Dry Air (CDA) | 0 – 2000 ppm | 200 ppb | 70 ppb |
| CO in Ar | 0 – 1600 ppm | 160 ppb | 55 ppb |
| CO in He | 0 – 1800 ppm | 180 ppb | 60 ppb |
| CO in H2 | 0 – 2500 ppm | 250 ppb | 85 ppb |
| Spark+ CO | |||
| CO in N2 | 0 – 2000 ppm | 120 ppb | 40 ppb |
| CO in O2 | 0 – 1800 ppm | 110 ppb | 40 ppb |
| CO in Clean Dry Air (CDA) | 0 – 2000 ppm | 120 ppb | 40 ppb |
| CO in Ar | 0 – 1600 ppm | 100 ppb | 35 ppb |
| CO in He | 0 – 1800 ppm | 110 ppb | 40 ppb |
| CO in H2 | 0 – 2500 ppm | 150 ppb | 50 ppb |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Operating range | See Detection Capability table |
| Detection Limit (3σ/24h) | See Detection Capability table |
| Precision (1σ, greater of) | ± 0.75% or 1/3 of LDL |
| Accuracy (greater of) | ± 4% or LDL |
| Speed of response | < 1 minute to 90% |
| Environmental conditions | 10°C to 40°C, 30% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Gas Handling System and Conditions | |
| Wetted materials | 316L stainless steel, 10 Ra surface finish |
| Gas connections | 1/4" male VCR inlet and outlet |
| Inlet pressure | 10 – 125 psig (1.7 – 9.6 bar) |
| Flow rate | ∼0.7 slpm (in N2), gas-dependent |
| Sample gases | Most inert, toxic, and passive matrices |
| Gas temperature | Up to 60°C |
| Dimensions, H x W x D | |
| Standard sensor | 8.73" x 8.57" x 23.6" (222 mm x 218 mm x 599 mm) |
| Sensor rack (fits up to two sensors) | 8.73" x 19.0" x 23.6" (222 mm x 483 mm x 599 mm) |
| Weight | |
| Standard sensor | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| Electrical and Interfaces | |
| Platform | Max series analyzer |
| Alarm indicators | 2 user programmable, 1 system fault, Form C relays |
| Power requirements | 90 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 40 Watts max. |
| Signal output | Isolated 4–20 mA per sensor |
| User interfaces | 5.7" LCD touch screen, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet |
| USB, RS-232, RS-485, Modbus TCP (optional) | |
| Data storage | Internal and external flash drive |
| Certification | CE Mark |
| Patents | |
| U.S. Patent #7,277,177 | |