Siemens MAXUM Edition II (Process Gas Chromatograph)

Description

Key Features

1. Real-Time Process Monitoring:
   • The MAXUM Edition II is specifically designed for continuous, real-time monitoring of process gases. It allows for fast, accurate analysis of gas mixtures, providing critical data for process optimization, safety monitoring, and quality control.
2. Modular Design:
   • The system features a modular architecture that enables flexible configurations tailored to specific process needs. It can be equipped with multiple detectors, sample handling systems, and injection techniques, making it highly adaptable to a wide variety of applications.
3. Advanced Detection Capabilities:
   • The MAXUM Edition II can be equipped with multiple detectors depending on the application, including:
     • Flame Ionization Detector (FID): For detecting hydrocarbons and organic compounds.
     • Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD): Ideal for detecting gases and inorganic compounds, especially in complex mixtures.
     • Electron Capture Detector (ECD): For halogenated compounds, including pesticides and other environmental contaminants.
     • Pulsed Discharge Detector (PDD): For the analysis of permanent gases and specialty applications.
4. Precision and Accuracy:
   • The high precision and reproducibility of the MAXUM Edition II allow it to deliver reliable and accurate results even in challenging industrial environments. It ensures consistent measurements of gas concentrations at low and high concentrations alike, supporting quality assurance and compliance.
5. Flexible Sample Handling:
   • The system supports a range of sample introduction techniques to accommodate diverse sample matrices. This includes automatic sample injection, headspace sampling, and gas sampling.
   • The Pneumatic Sample System (PSS) offers fast and reproducible sample handling, reducing sample contamination and ensuring high throughput.
6. User-Friendly Control and Interface:
   • The MAXUM Edition II is controlled by Siemens’ SICLIS software, which provides an intuitive interface for system operation, data acquisition, and analysis. The software allows for easy setup of methods, data processing, and automatic reporting, ensuring that the system is simple to operate and maintain.
   • Remote diagnostics and monitoring can also be performed through Siemens’ service software, reducing downtime and enhancing the efficiency of the operation.
7. Long-Term Stability:
   • Designed for industrial environments, the MAXUM Edition II is built to operate with long-term stability and minimal maintenance. The system offers automated calibration and self-diagnostics, which help to ensure consistent performance over time, reducing the need for manual adjustments and troubleshooting.
8. Gas Calibration and Monitoring:
   • The system includes automatic calibration routines to ensure accurate results across a broad range of gases. It can also accommodate real-time calibration checks and drift correction, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of long-term measurements.
9. Robust Design for Harsh Environments:
   • The MAXUM Edition II is engineered to withstand harsh industrial conditions, such as extreme temperatures, vibrations, and the presence of dust and moisture. This makes it ideal for installation in challenging process environments.

Technical Specifications

1. Temperature Range:
   • The oven temperature range is typically 40°C to 450°C, offering a broad spectrum of gas analysis capabilities for both volatile and semi-volatile compounds.
2. Detectors:
   • FID (Flame Ionization Detector): Used for measuring hydrocarbons and organic compounds with high sensitivity.
   • TCD (Thermal Conductivity Detector): Ideal for analyzing inorganic gases and gases in complex mixtures.
   • ECD (Electron Capture Detector): Suitable for detecting halogenated compounds and environmental pollutants.
   • PDD (Pulsed Discharge Detector): For analysis of permanent gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and CO₂.
3. Carrier Gases:
   • The system supports a range of carrier gases, including helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, and air, providing flexibility based on specific application requirements.
4. Sample Introduction:
   • Automatic Sample Injection: With precise injection techniques for different types of samples (gases, liquid samples, and headspace).
   • Gas Sampling System: Capable of handling a variety of gases in process applications.
5. Software:
   • SICLIS Software: Siemens’ chromatography software enables easy configuration, data collection, analysis, and reporting. It also includes real-time monitoring capabilities and allows for remote diagnostics.
   • Data Integrity and Security: Supports electronic signatures and compliance with industry standards, including 21 CFR Part 11 for regulated environments.
6. Detection Limits:
   • The system offers excellent detection limits, with sub-ppm (parts per million) sensitivity for most gases and even sub-ppb (parts per billion) sensitivity for specific detectors, such as the FID and ECD.
7. Sample Flow:
   • The flow control system ensures precise regulation of sample and carrier gases, minimizing drift and optimizing chromatographic separation.

Advantages

1. Highly Accurate and Sensitive:
   • The MAXUM Edition II provides precise and reliable results for a wide range of complex gas mixtures, even at trace levels, ensuring accurate analysis and measurement.
2. Versatility:
   • The modular design allows users to tailor the system to specific requirements by adding different detectors, sample handling systems, and analytical methods, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications.
3. Long-Term Reliability:
   • Designed for industrial use, the system offers long-term stability, with reduced maintenance requirements and automated diagnostics to minimize downtime.
4. Ease of Use:
   • The SICLIS Software provides an intuitive interface for seamless operation, setup, and data analysis, enhancing productivity and reducing the complexity of managing process gas chromatography.
5. Cost-Effective:
   • The MAXUM Edition II offers a combination of advanced features, flexibility, and durability, making it a cost-effective solution for continuous gas analysis in industrial applications.