Model 312
Model 312 is a portable gas chromatograph that can be configured with a variety of detectors, including photoionization (PID), flame ionization (FID), thermal conductivity (TCD), flame photometric (FPD), far UV absorbance (FUV), or catalytic combustion (CCD).
Availability: Commercially available
| Manufacturer |
| PID Analyzers LLC |
| Product Name |
| Model 312 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Chromatography;Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Flame Ionization Detection (FID);Flame Photometric Detection (FPD);Photo Ionization Detection; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Model 312 is a portable gas chromatograph that can be configured with a variety of detectors, including photoionization (PID), flame ionization (FID), thermal conductivity (TCD), flame photometric (FPD), far UV absorbance (FUV), or catalytic combustion (CCD). |
| Availability |
| Commercially available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 18.75 × 13.75 × 7.5 in (188 x 138 x 75 mm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; NiMH Battery; 50 W maximum power; 115 V AC, 0.5 A (12 V DC, 5 A) Battery (3 to 4 hours lifetime); Optional cigarette lighter adapter |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Glass fiber casing, drop sensitive |
| Operating Conditions |
| 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Carrier gas |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Carrier gas |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Manual calibration |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Software |
| Communications Interface |
| USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $19,500.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| GC columns, carrier gas |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Volatile organic chemicals |
| Adaptability |
| Yes, user can add new targets to detector with support using PC software |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb; ppm |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 30 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| Minutes |
| Software Control |
| Peakworks program |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Linear dynamic range of detectors: PID: 108 FID: 2 × 106 TCD: 2 × 104 FPD: Sulfur, 103; Phosphorus, 105 Far UV: 106 CCD: 5 × 104 |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; Carrier gas cylinder must be shipped per IATA restrictions for compressed gas. |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Carrier gas cylinder must be shipped per IATA restrictions for compressed gas. |
