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GCH500
500cc Gas Cylinder Heater
Overview
Natural gas sampling standards (GPA 2166 and API 14.1) recommend
that before using the fi ll and empty method to collect a sample, the
cylinder must be preheated to a temperature above the hydrocarbon dew
point of the fl owing gas stream. The GCH500 provides a simple, effi -
cient solution to cylinder preheating. It consist of a heater enclosure and
a controller. The sample cylinder is preheated inside your vehicle on the
way to, or at, the sample location. Heating takes about 10 minutes. To
use the GCH500 just insert a clean empty cylinder into the heater enclo-
sure and connect the controller cable to the heater. Power for the heater
is taken from a vehicle 12 volt power point or cigarette lighter plug.
While heating, the sample cylinder's temperature can be monitored us-
ing the controller's display. When fully heated, the controller will keep
the cylinder at the set temperature (140°F) until you are ready to discon-
nect the controller from the heater and take the sample. The hot cylinder
stays in the heater enclosure until the sampling process is fi nished to
provide a safe method to handle the heated cylinder while taking the
sample without the need for gloves.
Features
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Designed to preheat a standard 2" OD 500cc gas sample cylinder
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Low power (100 wa s @ 12V DC) plugs directly into a cigare e
lighter
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Works with either stainless steel or aluminum cylinders
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Quickly preheats cylinder to 140°F, Cold to Hot in about 10 minutes
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Microprocessor based temperature controller with digital tempera-
ture display
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Rugged plas c case provides a safe compact environment for heat-
ing the cylinder plus a safe and durable method for handling the
heated cylinder
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Enclosure insulates heated cylinder to allow for addi onal hot sam-
pling me
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Four heaters and four temperature sensors help insure uniform
hea ng of the sample cylinder
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Increased safety provided by thermal fuses and transient protec on
diodes
130-0036 Rev 2, © copyright Microflex, LLC 2011-2017 - 2KC Solutions is a trademark of Microflex, LLC
Operator's Manual
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for 2KC Solutions GCH500
- Page 1 Four heaters and four temperature sensors help insure uniform hea ng of the sample cylinder • Increased safety provided by thermal fuses and transient protec on diodes 130-0036 Rev 2, © copyright Microflex, LLC 2011-2017 - 2KC Solutions is a trademark of Microflex, LLC...
- Page 2 To keep the con- nector clean and dry, use an electronics contact cleaner that leaves no residue and that does not harm plastics. 130-0036 Rev 2, © copyright Microflex, LLC 2011 - 2KC Solutions is a trademark of Microflex...
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Page 3: Specifications
Specifications Heaters .............. 100 Watts @ 12V Cylinder Size ........... 500cc x 2.00” O.D. Over-temperature Protection ......Thermal Fuses (4) Temp Sensor Accuracy ............±2.0°C Weight ................... 1 Lb. -
Page 4: Limited Warranty
Return Materials Authorization number (RMA). Microfl ex, LLC 2202 Red Bird Lane Brookshire, Texas 77423 Phone: 281-855-9639 Fax: 832-422-4391 www.microfl x.com www.2KCsolutions.com 130-0036 Rev 2, © copyright Microflex, LLC 2011 - 2KC Solutions is a trademark of Microflex...
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