Voyager - Mobile Particle Size Analyzer

Summary

General

Insitec T

• IP66 rated
• Dynamic Range 0.1 to 1000 µm
• Power supplied from the PC cabinet
• Integral window purge
• Fully tri-clamped stainless steel optical bench, the ultimate in easy cleaning

• Permits easy transportation of entire measurement system.
• Four puncture proof pneumatic wheels
• Provides mount for Insitec Analyzer, Air Panel, Electronics Enclosure and Lap Top PC
• Allows rotation of Insitec Analyzer to match process line orientation.
• Insitec analyzer easily dismounted to facilitate connection to process line if required.
• Rugged construction suitable for any Plant environment.

• Dispersion provided by 90° Stainless Steel Venturi Eductor
  (alternate dispersion systems available as options)
• 80cm Stainless Steel test flute with pre-drilled holes to allow rapid optimization of probe configuration.
• 2 meters flexible inlet pipe
• 2 meters flexible outlet pipe
• 3 fixed sampling point flanges + 80 cm standard flutes

• Inlet and outlet ball valves with triclamp fittings (Manual)

Air Panel Assembly

• Automated air panel housed in IP65 polyester cabinet.
• Low-flow purge to protect windows when system is idle.
• Enables manual control of eductor and window purge flows. Housed in a lockable IP65 polyester cabinet with clear window.
• Three adjustable air flow meters, automatic valves and flow sensors.
• Boost air facility
• Pinch valve control
• All automatic functions configurable via Malvern Link

• Lockable IP65 rated cabinet - housing:
• Embed PC to allow stand alone operation
• Ethernet connection for configuration PC or plant control
• Diagnostic LED's at the Optical sensor
• Voltage is auto sensed in range 100 to 240 volts

• 5m of cable to connect between Optical Head and Interface box.
• 5m mains lead.

Automation

Voyager:

• Hardware supporting full Malvern Link functionality housed in IP65, containing:
• Wago, analog and digital output modules (3 A/O)
• Power Supply
• Switches for installation testing
• Break outbox
• Control for external vacuum system
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The following software is pre-installed as standard with each process system (and also on CD-ROM). They are compatible with Microsoft Windows NT4.0 and XP for use on Intel compatible PC and available in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese languages.

• RTSizer for instrument configuration, data acquisition and particle size analysis; includes high concentration software module, patented technique to enable measurement under high or fluctuating process loadings (5-95% transmission)

• Malvern Link for instrument control and operator interface, including license for award winning Intellution iFix SCADA software.

Voyager:

• Malvern Link options such as Plant Optimizer, Batch Tracker...Access to Engineering Mode of Malvern Link.

Option:

• "Toughnote" IP54 laptop computer

Miscellaneous

• Includes two days training at Malvern office plus three days on-site training. Upon completion of training, Malvern Process Systems will offer on-site applications assistance at a 10% discount to our standard daily rate for the first twelve months. T&E charged at cost.

• Installation, commissioning and additional training days excluded. User is responsible for installation, commissioning and application development.
  

• Location for instrument to be specified (following consultation from Process Specialist engineers):

• On-line (eductor) configuration: Sample ports (supplied by Malvern Process Systems) to be connected to process line

• In-line (flowcell) configuration: Process line broken and flanges added to connect to instrument.

• A dry clean air or nitrogen supply of a minimum of 30m3/hour at 4 bar g (30scfm at 60 psi g) is required at instrument location to provide for window purge and motive air.

• 100-240 Volts AC, 16 AMPS and ground connection is required on site to provide power for sensor and interface enclosure.

Specification

Choice of four size ranges (one lens is delivered as standard, others can be ordered as options):

• 316L for all metallic parts, with high grade finish
• Glass windows (for measurement zone)
• Viton O-rings and EPDM triclamp gaskets (other seal materials can be supplied)

Triclamped for simplified cleaning

5 - 98 %

±2% on Dv(50) reported using the verification reticle

10 bar (g)

-10°C to +50°C

Dust-tight and waterproof: Optical head IP66, cabinets IP65

Validation and 21 CFR part 11 options (If required)

Voyager contains:

• valve sequencing for automatic background, sample path cleaning, start / stop
• OPC server to plant DCS
  

Height range 0.5m to 1.5m x W 1.2m to 1.6m x D 0.97m

Insitec 25kg

Trolley 30kg

Automation 20kg