BeamCell®

BeamCell is an in-line extractive gas analyzer. It uses Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) to analyze gas extracted or sampled from the process, and connects to 6 mm or 8 mm gas tubing through G1/8 push-in connectors.

The sample is analyzed inside the controlled environment of the analyzer, which is what makes high-accuracy analysis possible. Standard PLC communication interfaces make BeamCell straightforward to integrate on an industrial site, and the compact form factor suits new installations as well as retrofits into existing infrastructure.

The fast response gives real-time analysis data and allows multiple sampling points to be analyzed in sequence within a few seconds. TDLAS delivers millisecond-rate analysis with ppb-level sensitivity, and the measurement is self-referencing and calibration-free, so maintenance requirements stay low. Careful line selection is an inherent part of the Beamonics design process, and the analyzer offers little to no cross-interference from other gases.

BeamCell measures a wide range of gases found in industrial and laboratory settings, including O₂, CO₂, CO, CH₄, C₂H₂, N₂O, NH₃, HF, H₂S, H₂O and HCl. The precision for each gas under standard test conditions is listed under Examples of gases.

At 5 W typical power consumption, BeamCell can be integrated in portable systems that run on battery power for hours in mobile analysis applications. It is built for heavy industrial use, and its flow chamber withstands aggressive chemicals such as sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid and hydrogen fluoride for long-term reliability in demanding applications.