490-GC: The “Go Anywhere” Micro-GC

What is the 490-GC

• The 490-GC is Varian’s 5th generation of the Micro-

GC series

• Small, fast and rugged gas analyser

• Based on advanced micro-machining technology

• Instrument control and data handling by Galaxie

• Usage in laboratory, on-line, at-line and for field

applications

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 Why the 490-GC

• Immediate answers for gas and vapour samples

• Fast analysis, separations in seconds
• Analyse anywhere, in the lab, at-line, on-line, in the field
• Easy to use, no need for specialised trained personnel
• Consuming less bench space
• Local or remote control
• Complete software and user-programs
• Savings on gas cylinder purchases and gas related
items
• Savings on installation time

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 What is a 490-GC

The 490-GC is
• Multi Method
• Multi Stream
–Micro GC
- Controlled by and reporting by Galaxie data
handling package
- High Speed Gas analysis

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 490-GC Dual and Quad version

490-GC Dual cabinet 490-GC Quad cabinet

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How does the 490-GC Micro-GC Work

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490-GC Micro-Machined Technology

MICRO EGC CHIP GC

MICRO TCD
INJECTOR COLUMN

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 How does the 490-GC Micro-GC Work

Complete miniaturised GC system:

• 1 up to 4 complete GC channels

Each GC channel is a separate GC:

• Silicon micro-machined injector
• Oven with analytical column
• Micro-machined Thermal Conductivity Detector (µ-TCD)
• Pneumatics
• Electronics

Each channel is tuned for a specific part of the

sample
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Permanent Gases

CP-Molsieve 5Å
Temperature : 80°C
Carrier gas : Argon

Peak identification
1 Hydrogen
2 Oxygen
3 Nitrogen
4 Methane
5 Carbon Monoxide

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Light Hydrocarbons

CP-Pora PLOT-U
Temperature : 90°C
Carrier gas : Helium

Peak identification
1 Carbon Dioxide
2 Ethylene
3 Ethane
4 Acetylene
5 Hydrogen Sulfide

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Extended Hydrocarbons

CP-Sil 5 CB
Temperature : 80°C
Carrier gas : Helium

Peak identification
1. iso-Pentane
2. normal-Pentane
3. Hexane
4. iso-Octane

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490-GC Communication

Various communication protocols

• Standard Ethernet TCP/IP

• Six analogue input signals

(external process signals)

• Optional two extra Com Ports for external

devices
• Selectable RS-232 or RS-485

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 Galaxie™ Chromatography Software

• Instrument Control
• Data Acquisition
• Report Generation

Control
Galaxie Data System

Integration 490-GC
Calculation
Signal

Report
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 490-GC PRO Version
A Fast, Small Form Factor, High
Performance Gas Measurement Platform
Designed for Unattended Operation and
supports Industrial networks

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 490-GC Standard versus 490-GC PRO

Set up / Operation
Control
PC
490-GC
Data System
Signal

Report

PC
490-GC PRO
PROstation
Maintenance

Communication
Result Industrial
PC
490-GC PRO networks
PROstation

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 490-GC PRO Objective

Product differentiation
• Process Environment
• On-line / at-line
Benefits
• Implement proven Lab Technology
in Process Analytics
• Instrument-hardware availability for autonomous
operation
• Communicates results instead of raw/signal data

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 What is a 490-GC PRO

The 490-GC PRO is

Single Method
Autonomous
Multi Sample Stream
High Speed Gas analysis
Analyser / Monitor (Micro-GC)
Communicator of Results

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 490-GC PRO

OBDH FTP client

Automation PROstation

Application

Modbus

External I/O
devices

Local display
(optional)
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 On Board Data Handling

Built into the 490-PRO:

• Peak integration
• Peak identification
• Peak calibration
• Peak grouping

This means that for routine measurements:

• Full autonomous operation (no operator required)
• No external data handling software required
• No PC needed to generate results

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 490-PRO – Fully Automated Operation

Sequential measurement runs that include:

• sample type
• valve/sample position
• flush time
• calibration level
Calibration and/or verification analysis
• after a desired # of samples
• based on a specific time
• on demand via remote command
• automatic (re)calibration if verification values “fail”

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 490-PRO – Fully Automated Operation

Stream selection and control:

• Electrically actuated multi-position valves
• Solenoids based stream selectors

Remote Communication:
• MODBUS
• Digital input

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 Standard Functionality

• Validation of
• Verification samples
• Sample streams
• Calibration samples
• Calculation parameters:
• Multi channel normalisation. Optional a bridge component
• Add estimated concentrations for non detected peaks
• Convert acquired analog input signals to functional values, ex.
sample flow
• Definable alarms to:
– activate a relay
– store results in MODBUS registers
• Definable 4-20 mA signals

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 Additional available Functionality in 490-PRO

“Energy meter”
• According to ISO 6976, ASTM D3588, GPA 2172 and GOST
– calorific value
– relative density
– compressibility factor
35 day logging:
• according API (chapter21)
Serial output:
• MODBUS communication

Note: requires licenses

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 Highly Flexible Communication & I/O

MODBUS (490-PRO is a MODBUS “slave”):

Communication:
RS-232 or RS-485
• Serial: RS-232 or RS-485
Ethernet TCP/IP
• Ethernet TCP/IP
Commands from Industrial Network:
• Start analysis type
– Run, calibration, verification, column
conditioning, method parameters
• Stream selection
Information to Industrial Network:
• Instrument status
• OBDH results
• Application results

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490-GC PRO Connectivity

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 490-GC PRO Customer Responsibilities

SampleDisplay
inlet tubing
DCS I/O Cable
Connections
Fitting/Mounting
and
Connections
&
Sample conditioning
Programming

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 PRO Station Software

OBDH settings
• Integration
• Identification
• Calibration settings

“Automation” settings
• sequence
• verification
TCP/IP
• calibration

Instrument method setup PRO Station

• temperatures,
• pressures, etc.
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 PRO Station Software

Application method setup

• alarms
• validations
• external I/Os
• calorific constants
• sample conditions, etc)
• LCD display parameters
Displayed
• Chromatogram
• Integration parameters
• Instrument Status
• Results (obtained from OBDH of 490-PRO)
• MODBUS register table setup
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 Output of Results

Sample / Application results can be communicated via

• ModBus (incl instrument status) via TCP/IP

optional via RS232
• Analog output 4-20mA, extension board
• Digital I/O, alarms, extension board

• Text file FTP/Client Server, via TCP/IP

• LCD display (incl instrument status), serial port

• Web browser (incl instrument status), TCP/IP

Information is available to the outside world in different
formats
Results !!! Not chromatograms and reports 29
 Software Options

• 35 Day Logging (API Chapter 21):

– Analysis data
– Averages, Minimums and maximums of analysis data
– Calibration data
– Alarms
– Method parameter changes
– Power On-Off events
– Error chromatograms (one per stream)
– Static data (ID calibration cylinder, site name, etc.)
• Includes “history log” (remote PC)
• Standard HTML reports
• Custom HTML reports
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 19” Rack mounting

• Dual channel Micro-GC

• Options
– Stream selection valve
– Micro-Gasifier
– Extension boards
– Genie membrane filter
– LCD screen
– Pressure sensors

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 Sample Stream Automation

• Multiple sample stream measurement is possible

• Stream selection:
– Valco electrically actuated multi positional valve
– serially connected to the 490-GC
– Simultaneously control 3 X16 ports; 46 streams max
• Solenoid based stream selectors:
– Via relay control
• Similar to the standard 490-GC

RS-232

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 LCD Display

User definable
• Time based scrolling RS-232
• Sample results
• GC status
• Error information
External device
• up to 10 meter from instrument
• user can choose where to mount it
Communication
• RS-232

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 External Hardware Options

Extension boards:
• Stackable up to 8 boards with
• maximum 64 relays
• maximum 25 analog outputs
– 4-20mA outputs, 0-1V
• maximum 64 digital I/O
• mountable on DIN-rail
Analog
board
• This means: Basic
board on
• Flexible and robust connections DIN rail
• Standardised connections Digital housing
board

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 WebServer

• Inside 490-PRO
• Obtain status from anywhere

490-PRO System

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Application overview

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490-GC & 490-GC PRO Options
 RTS (Retention Time Stability), option

• Molsieve Columns
• Increased retention time due to moisture/CO2
• Al2O3 Columns
• Retention time shift due to moisture

Solution
• Molsieve trap integrated
• Remove Moisture and CO2
– Improved backflush for % level CO2

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Achieving stable retention times.

Almost immediate stable retention times

Retention time decreases steadily

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Permanent Gases in Natural Gas

Column: Hayesep, 0.4m

Temperature: 60°C
Carrier Gas: Helium, 140 kPa

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Hydrocarbons in Natural Gas

Column: CP-Sil 5 CB, 4m

Temperature: 60°C
Carrier Gas: Helium, 135 kPa

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Extended Hydrocarbon Analysis

Column: CP-Sil 5 CB, 8m

Temperature: 140°C
Carrier gas: 150 kPa, Helium

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THT in natural gas

Column: CP-Sil 19 CB, 6m

Temperature: 90°C
Carrier Gas: Helium, 150 kPa

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Permanent gases on CP-COX column

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Biogas, composition (1)

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 Biogas Application

Composition primarily CH4, CO2, N2 and some H2, O2

and CO

• Channel 1. Molsieve column

– H2, O2, N2, CH4 and CO

• Channel 2. PoraPLOT U column

– CO2 and H2S

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 Biogas, channel 1, permanent gases

Molsieve column, 80°C

Carrier gas: Ar, 150 kPa
Backflush of C2+, CO2, moisture 47
Biogas, Channel 2, C2, C3, H2S and CO2,

PoraPLOT U column, 100°C

Carrier gas: He, 100 kPa
Back flush of C4+

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Biogas, Channel 3, C3+

CP-Sil 5 CB column, 60°C

Carrier gas: He, 150 kPa

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 Accessories

• Gasifier
• Genie filter
• Stream Selection Valve
• Field case
• 19” Rack Housing
• Syringe Injection
• Integrated sample conditioning

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Micro-Gasifier Mounted on 490-GC

Conditioned Transfer Line

Sample In

Vent Outlet

Vent Flow Control

Power Supply

Sample Flow Control

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 Genie Membrane Filter

• Protects the analyzer from damage and contamination

Genie Model 170
• Fully inert membrane technology

• Proven and widely accepted filtering technique

• Removes liquids from gas samples

• Removes particles from gas samples

• No interference with sample composition

• Compliant for BTU calorific value applications

• Suitable for PPB, PPM and percentage level analysis

• Standard Swagelok™ connections

• High and low flow membranes

• Stainless Steel, Polypropylene and Kynar housing

• Standard Viton housing seal

• Easy connection with 490-GC

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490-GC Dual and Quad Field Cases

490-GC dual field

case

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490-GC Field case

A. canister pressure gauge

A
A B B. battery indicator
B
C C. fill opening for canister
C
D
D. open/close valve canister

D
E. handle for easy slide out of
dock station
E
F. battery compartment
F
E

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19” Rack Micro-GC

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New Syringe Injection

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 Syringe Injection

• Unheated
• Front inlet
• Septum nut
• 1/8” sample inlet still available
• Luer Lock
• Standard 1/16” inlet still available
• Optional way Ball valve
• Sample selectable via Syringe option or standard inlet

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