Model 508 UV/VIS Process Analyzer

The Guided Wave Model 508 Process Analyzer is a multi-channel, fiber optic, UV-VIS spectrophotometer system designed for use in process environments. Configurable with up to 8 channels, the Model 508 comes in a NEMA 4 enclosure with a built-in temperature control unit to enable the most consistent performance possible while in 24/7 service mode. Up to 16 individual wavelengths may be monitored on each channel making it suitable for many applications in chemical and polymer plants, refining and petrochemical, pharmaceuticals and other specialty chemicals, paints and varnishes, adhesives, wastewater management, biotech, etc. It has a built in computer control unit with touch screen for convenient user interfacing to the Windows^® operating software.

Features

Rapid data collection with enhanced diode array miniaturized optical bench
Full spectrum scanning, 235 nm to 850 nm
Built in Instrument Control Unit (PC) with touch screen and Windows^® XP OS
Analyzer control program developed in LabVIEW^® featuring customizable engineering and trending capability
Modbus communications with built-in event setup
Compatible with Guided Wave’s proven probe and flow cell products
Thermal Control Unit to maintain critical internal temperature
Fully insulated NEMA4 or NEMA 4X enclosure
Multi-channel design from 1 to 8 channels
Individual pulsed Xenon source on each channel

See Model 508 Video Overview (requires Flash)

Specifications

Wavelength Range	235 - 850 nm
Wavelength Accuracy	+/-0.1 nm
Photometric Noise	0.001 @ 0 AU, 550 nm
Stray Light	<0.1% at 220 nm
Number of Pixels	1024
Bandwidth	<3 nm
Dynamic Range	2000:1 for single scan
Fiber Optic Connection	SMA905
Instrument Control Unit (ICU) [General Purpose Enclosure Only]	Pentium 850 MHz with 250MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, Floppy disk drive, Color display, 800x600 AMTFT Color min., ethernet, 2 USB, 3 RS232, 1-PS1 slot, 1 PSI/ISA slot, 1 parallel port, 1 RS232/485 port
Operating System	Windows^® XP standard, Windows NT & 2000 optional
Temperature Range	0 - 40 C
Internal Temperature Control	±0.5 C between 30-70 C
Humidity	10 - 90% RH, non-condensing
Power	110/220 Vac 50/60 Hz, 1500 W
Dimensions	30"x 17.3"x41.3" 76cm x 44 cm x 105 cm
Weight	200 lbs, 91 kg

Options

Class I Div 2 Groups C & D, Z-Purge or Class I
Div 1 Groups B & C, X-Purge
ATEX certified
SNAP I/O analog and discrete communications
package by OPTO22

Applications

Solvent recovery purity
Maleic acid in tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Tert-butyl catechol (TBC) polymerization inhibitor in butadiene
Trace (ppm level) impurities in wash water; Clean In Place for Pharma
Polynuclear aromatics (PNA’s) in middle distillates
Phenol in cyclohexanone
Sodium hypochlorite in bleach solutions
Aromatics in monomers Benzene in cyclohexane
Saybolt or ASTM color of diesel and jet fuels
Toluene diisocyanate in polyurethane
UV inhibitors in polymers
Antioxidants in polymers and plastics
Color and clarity of varnishes

Product Brochure

Video Overview