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The Instrava portable infrared gas analyzer combines NDIR non-dispersive infrared technology with electrochemical and MEMS thermal conductivity sensors, providing highly accurate measurement of CO, CO₂, CH₄, CnHm, O₂, H₂, and calorific values in industrial processes.
Compact and lightweight, this portable NDIR gas analyzer allows fast one-minute detection, auto-sampling, and highly selective measurement even in challenging industrial environments. With user-friendly touch-screen operation, built-in lithium battery, and robust software features, it ensures reliable and continuous monitoring in laboratories, industrial flues, boilers, kilns, and incinerators.
Key advantages:
Proprietary dual-beam NDIR for CO, CO₂, CH₄, CnHm
Electrochemical cell for O₂ and MEMS sensor for H₂
Ultra-fast response: T90 ≤15s
Internal sampling pump with adjustable flow 0.7–1.2 L/min
Multi-language software with USB, RS232/RS485 communication
Portable, lightweight (≈3kg) with compact dimensions: 270×215×136 mm
Optical Analysis Description
Industrial Applications of Portable Infrared Gas Analyzers
The Instrava portable infrared gas analyzer is ideal for industrial and laboratory applications requiring accurate gas concentration and calorific value measurement:
Boilers and furnaces – monitor combustion efficiency and gas emissions
Cement kilns and rotary kilns – detect CO, CO₂, CH₄, and CnHm
Incinerators and industrial flues – environmental compliance monitoring
Gas calorific value measurement – HCV/LHV in MJ/m³ or kcal/m³
Laboratory sampling – fast, consumable-free operation for gas analysis
This portable analyzer is perfect for engineers, safety managers, and environmental inspectors needing reliable on-site measurements.
Advanced Sensor Technologies for Multi-Gas Detection
The Instrava portable infrared gas analyzer integrates multiple high-performance sensor technologies:
NDIR dual-beam infrared sensors for CO, CO₂, CH₄, CnHm
Electrochemical sensors for oxygen detection
MEMS thermal conductivity sensor for H₂
Automatic interference correction ensures accurate readings
Over-range measurement functionality for safe reference readings
Performance Highlights
Measurement accuracy: CO/CO₂/CH₄/CnHm ±2% F.S., H₂/O₂ ±3% F.S.
Repeatability: ≤1%
Flow rate: 0.7–1.2 L/min
Response time: ≤15 seconds
Operating temperature: -5°C to 50°C
These features ensure rapid, reliable, and selective gas detection for industrial applications.
Optical Analysis Parameter
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Portable Infrared Gas Analyzer |
| Measured Gases | CO, CO₂, CH₄, CnHm, O₂, H₂ |
| Sensor Technology | NDIR dual-beam (CO, CO₂, CH₄, CnHm), Electrochemical (O₂), MEMS thermal conductivity (H₂) |
| Gas Calorific Value | High/Low (MJ/m³ or kcal/m³) |
| Measurement Range | CO/CO₂/CH₄/H₂: 0–100%, CnHm: 0–10%, O₂: 0–25% |
| Resolution | 0.01% |
| Accuracy | CO/CO₂/CnHm/CH₄: ±2% F.S.; H₂/O₂: ±3% F.S. |
| Repeatability | ≤1% |
| Response Time (T90) | ≤15 sec |
| Flow Rate | 0.7–1.2 L/min |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 50°C |
| Humidity | 0–90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Power Supply | External 220 VAC / Internal lithium battery |
| Communication | USB, RS232, RS485 |
| Dimensions | 270×215×136 mm |
| Weight | ±3 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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What is a portable infrared gas analyzer and how does it work?
A portable infrared gas analyzer is a handheld or portable device that measures multiple industrial gases such as CO, CO₂, CH₄, CnHm, O₂, and H₂ using NDIR non-dispersive infrared sensors, electrochemical cells, and MEMS thermal conductivity detectors. It provides rapid, accurate, and interference-resistant readings for industrial safety, combustion monitoring, and environmental compliance.
How fast can a portable NDIR gas analyzer measure gases?
Modern portable NDIR gas analyzers like Instrava’s model can complete measurements in less than one minute, with a response time (T90) ≤15 seconds. This allows engineers and safety personnel to quickly detect gas concentrations and make immediate process or safety decisions.
Which gases can a portable infrared gas analyzer detect?
A standard portable infrared gas analyzer detects CO, CO₂, CH₄, CnHm, O₂, H₂, and calculates high/low calorific values. Optional configurations allow custom measurement ranges or additional gases without increasing costs, making it versatile for laboratories, industrial flues, boilers, and kilns.
Can a portable infrared gas analyzer operate in harsh industrial environments?
Yes. The analyzer supports -5°C to 50°C operation with 0–90% RH (non-condensing). It includes internal sampling pumps, external pre-treatment options, and automatic interference correction, ensuring accurate readings even in dusty, high-humidity, or high-temperature conditions.
How is data stored and exported from a portable infrared gas analyzer?
The portable infrared gas analyzer comes with USB, RS232, and RS485 interfaces for easy data export. It supports automatic data storage, query, and deletion, with customizable historical data logs and site names. This makes it ideal for industrial compliance reporting, process analysis, and record-keeping.
Which industries benefit from using a portable infrared gas analyzer?
Industries that require on-site, rapid multi-gas analysis benefit from this instrument, including:
Power plants and boilers
Cement and rotary kilns
Industrial furnaces and incinerators
Chemical processing plants
Environmental monitoring facilities
Using a portable infrared gas analyzer ensures worker safety, regulatory compliance, and precise process monitoring.
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