Introducing the GasFinder3-MC

Target Gases

Detectable Gases with TDL

The table below shows both the gases and ranges that can be used with the GasFinder3-MC.

GasFinder3-MC Assembly

Configuration Options Available

The GasFinder3-MC Assembly has the following configurable options:

• Number of Channels: The GasFinder3-MC can be configured for either Two (2) or Four (4) Channels.
• Target Gas #1 (and #2): Select both the Target Gas and Range appropriate for the application.
• Enclosure – Classification/Power: There are three options: Hazardous Area – 24 VDC (NA), General Purpose – 24VDC (GP), & General Purpose 120-220 – VAC  (GA).
• Analog Modules: Determine if Four (A4) or Eight (A8) Analog Loops are Required.
• Relay Modules: Determine if Six (R6), Twelve (R12), Eighteen (R18), or Twenty Four (R24) Relays are required.

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• Field Mounted TDL Analyzer

  Field Mounted TDL Analyzer

  Designed to Fit your Unique Application

  

  The Field Mounted GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) provides you with the following advantages:

  • Hazardous Area Use: The GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) has been certified for use in (A) Ex ib IIC T5 Tamb <70C Gb. Which is equivalent to Class 1, Division/Zone 1, Groups: A, B, C, D. This product is also suitable for use within SIL2 Applications.
  • Use up to Four (4) Measurement Heads: Any of the six (6) available Remotely Mounted Measurement Heads can be used with the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel). Each Measurement Head or Channel is treated independently and will have its own independent outputs.
  • Dual Gas Capability: The GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) has the ability to have any two (2) lasers be used for the independent analysis of two separate target gases.
  • Up to 300m (1,000ft) Cable Lengths: To connect the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) to the Measurement Heads, up to 300m (1,000ft) of Single Mode Fiber Optic Cabling (FC/APC Connectors) and Shielded CAT6/5e Cabling (RJ45 Connectors) can be used.

  Ease of Integration

  Overview of Enclosure Assembly

  

  The Field Mounted GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) provides you with the following advantages:

  • HMI Touchscreen: Gone are the days of requiring a Laptop or a Hand Held Communicator to install or support end-devices. The HMI Touchscreen provides operations with Local Indication and enables Technicians to have full access to a intuitive User Interface.
  • Laser Analyzer Module: Within the Laser Analyzer Module are critical analytical components such as the Laser and Electronics. The Laser Analyzer Module has been designed that it is easily removed for service, upgrade, or replacement. In some critical applications, redundancy may be important and End-Users can rest assured that a Spare Laser Analyzer Module can easily be swapped out in less than 5 minutes.
  • USB Accessible Data Storage: The GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) has the ability to store all of its generated data over its entire lifespan. This is easily accessible via a FAT32 USB Thumb Drive or Memory Stick. The GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) automatically bins the Logfiles into timestamped 24 hour periods. The Logfiles are in CSV Format and can easily be visualized with our Excel Macro.
  • Measurement Head Terminals: There is plenty of space within the Enclosure of the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) to terminate the Single Mode Fiber Optic Cabling (FC/APC Connectors) and Shielded CAT6/5e Cabling (RJ45 Connectors).
• HMI Touchscreen

  HMI Touchscreen

  Use and Function

  

  The HMI Touchscreen provides you with the following advantages:

  • Provides Valuable Local Indication: It can be invaluable for field operations to have local indication to gain a better understanding of their process. If this equipment is being used as a Leak Detection device, then this could provide early warning of a small leak or provide rapid indication of a large discrete leak. As well, if this is being used for In-Situ or Extractive Analytical Measurements, then this can ensure the process is within the control envelope. Their are broad types of display options: Graphical and Numerical.
  • Enables Intuitive Local Interface: It is not practical to bring a laptop into a process area and it is not always easy to install software on a corporate computer without permission or a work order from your IT Department. Technicians no longer need to pack a laptop or find away to balance it in the field as the every command or configuration option is available via the HMI Touchscreen.
  • Added Layer of Protection: It is human nature that if we see a button, we’re compelled to push it and the HMI Touchscreen is no different. Since it is common for this equipment to be used in Safety Critical applications, a layer of glass separates the HMI Touchscreen from passers-by to keep those curious fingers away. The HMI Touchscreen is accessible when the Enclosure of the GasFinder3-MC is opened and their is a convenient swinging door to interact with display.
  • Use in Hot and Cold Applications: The Display and Touchscreen functions work throughout the ambient temperature range of -55 to 65°C (-67 to 149°F).

  Local Indication Display Options

  

  The Field Mounted GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) provides you with the following advantages:

  • Graphical Display: This display option is typically used if trending the concentration variables is of use to operations.
  • Numerical Display (Single Channel): This high contrast display is often the display of choice for leak detection applications as it shows the status of the Hi and Hi-Hi Alarm Relays.
  • Numerical Display (Multi-Channel): At a glance, operations will have a good indication of the concentrations at each path and the customizable naming for each channel will easily help identify which path/channel is being used.
• Laser Analyzer Module

  Laser Analyzer Module

  Easily Removed for Service, Upgrade, or Replacement

  

  The Laser Analyzer Module within the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) provides you with the following advantages:

  • Laser Analyzer Module: Within the Laser Analyzer Module are critical analytical components such as the Laser and Electronics. The Laser Analyzer Module is the heart and the brains of of the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel).
  • Safety Critical? Keep a Spare: The GasFinder3-MC will have Power, Communication, and Measurement Head Cabling landed on the enclosure of the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) and it would require a lot of work from technicians to disconnect all of the termination in the event of service, upgrade, or replacement. Boreal Laser has designed the Laser Analyzer Module so it can easily be removed without disconnecting Power, Communication, and Measurement Head Cabling.
  • 5 Minute Swap-Out/Replacement: The Laser Analyzer Module has been designed that it is easily removed for service, upgrade, or replacement. In some critical applications, redundancy may be important and End-Users can rest assured that a Spare Laser Analyzer Module can easily be swapped out in less than 5 minutes. The unique cable connections mean technicians cannot plug the wrong cables into the wrong locations.
  • Secure. Accessible. Removable: Another technician friendly feature is hardware that affix the Laser Analyzer Module to the backplate of the GasFinder3-MC Enclosure is easily accessible with a Phillips Head Screwdriver to enable additional mechanical advantage to aid is removing or installing the Laser Analyzer Module.

  Premier Performance

  Overview of the Temperature Control

  

  The Field Mounted GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) provides you with the following advantages:

  • Ready for Hot and Cold Applications: The Field Mountable GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) can be installed throughout the world and handle almost any ambient temperature with an operating temperature range of -55 to 65ºC (-67 to 149°F). The Measurement Head and Active Measurement Path (i.e. Laser Beam) can handle wider temperature ranges than the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel).
  • ±2% of Reading Accuracy: Boreal Laser offers best-in-class performance with ±2% of Reading Accuracy. Particularly for Open Path Gas Detection, all of the other leak detection devices will have ±5% of Full Scale, which is not not very accurate at all…
  • No Diurnal or Seasonal Drift: Laser Based Gas Analysis is sensitive to temperature changes but thanks to the Patented Dual Zone Temperature Control, the GasFinder3-MC can be Field Mounted in a variety of ambient temperature conditions without the need for intervention or degradation of accuracy. There are built-in pressure and temperature sensors within the GasFinder3-MC than can aid in compensating for changing temperatures over diurnal (day/night) and seasonal periods.
  • Optional P+T Analog Inputs: If the environment of Measurement Head differs from that of the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel), then the End-User can input Pressure + Temperature (P+T)  analog variables from external measurement instrumentation to enable Dynamic P+T Compensation.
• Internal Reference Cell

  Set, Forget, & Detect

  Overview of the Internal Reference Cell(s)

  

  The Internal Reference Cell(s) within the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) provides you with the following advantages:

  • Fail Safe Design + SIL2 Suitability: Boreal Laser has focused exclusively on Laser Based Gas Analysis since 1990 and has built an analyzer with +30 years of expertise to provide a Fail Safe instrument that employs detailed diagnostics to help increase the confidence of both technicians and operations. If the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) is running without fault or status inhibition codes, then the system can be trusted to work as there are no undisclosed failure modes.
  • Essentially Zero Measurement Drift: The Internal Reference Cell ensures that the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) is still emitting Laser Light at the appropriate wavelength/frequency required to detect that particular target gas. By remaining “Line Locked” or “Line Centered”, we can essentially eliminate Measurement Drift and the requirement for routine intervention and calibration.
  • No Field Calibration: In addition to the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) interrogating its Internal Reference Cell every minute, the system also compares itself against the permanently stored calibration waveform each and every sample to ensure that the most accurate measurement possible is being made.
  • No Field Intervention: There is no end-user intervention required as all the checks and adjustments from the Internal Reference Cell are done autonomously and automatically. Beyond Optical Alignment of the Measurement Heads, there are no field adjustments to be made with the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel).

  Viewing Status of Internal Reference Cell

  Via the HMI Touchscreen, press Settings>System Parameters>Page 3/3>Reference Check.

  The Detailed Diagnostics and Fail-Safe Design will automatically initiate a Fault Condition if the Internal Reference Cell does not meet the quality requirements pre-programmed into the system.

  

• Power + Communication

  Power + Communication

  Overview of Inputs and Outputs

  

  Here is a more detailed overview of the Power + Communication Options available with the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) :

  • Relay Outputs:
    • In addition to the one (1) Discrete Output from the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel), there are more available through what we call a Relay Module.
    • Each Relay Module has six (6) Voltage Free Dry-Contact Relays Outputs. The GasFinder3-MC can support up to four (4) Relay Modules.2
    • Via the HMI Touchscreen, the end-user can easily configure if the Relay Output should be a Hi Alarm, Hi-Hi Alarm, Low Light (i.e. Beam Block), or General Fault.
  • HART 7 over Analog:
    • In addition to the one (1) HART 7 over Analog Output from the GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel), there are more available through what we call an Analog Module.
    • Each Analog Module has four (4) HART 7 over Analog Outputs. The GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) can support up to Two (2) Analog Modules. Via the HMI Touchscreen, the end-user can easily configure what each Analog Loop will output such as: Path Integrated Concentration (ppm-m), Path Average Concentration (ppm),  Standard Volume (mg/Nm3), Light Level (Rx), or R2 Confidence Factor (R2).
    • Each of the Loops on the Analog Module are both Isolated and Active/Source (Powered by the GasFinder).
    • There are a number of sub 4 mA variables to note: 2.7 mA = Low Light (Beam Block) and 3.6 mA = General Fault. Via HART 7, the the PV = Concentration, SV = Light Level, and TV = R2 Confidence Factor.
    • For Device Drivers, please see the Downloads section on this webpage.
  • MODBUS via RS-485: Every variable generated by the analyzer are Addressable Registers.
  • Power + Cartridge Fuse: The GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel) is powered with 24 VDC and under normal operation draws 20 watts. for 100ms, there is an In-Rush Current of 2.5mA (Non-Hydrogen Fluoride) and 3.1mA (Hydrogen Fluoride) and there is a field replaceable 4A Fast Blow Cartridge Fuse (5-20mm).

  Common Output Configurations

  Within the HMI Interface

  There are three (3) commonly used communication outputs for the GasFinder3-MC: Internal Outputs, Analog Module(s), and Relay Module(s).

  Internal Outputs

  Within the HMI Touchscreen, push Settings>I/O Modules>Internal to access the configurable options.

  

  Analog Module(s)

  Within the HMI Touchscreen, push Settings>I/O Modules>Analog Module to access the configurable options.

  

  Relay Module(s)

  Within the HMI Touchscreen, push Settings>I/O Modules>Relay Module to access the configurable options.

  

• Enhanced Data Storage & Access

  Enhanced Diagnostics

  Easily Access your Collected Data

  

  The Field Mounted GasFinder3-MC (Field Mounted – Multi-Channel) provides you with the following advantages:

  • Store and Access 20 Years’ of Data: The End-User has full access to all generated data from the GasFinder3-MC (Field Mounted – Multi-Channel).
  • Visualize Data with the Excel Marco: Easy visualize both sample and diagnostic data. Contact your representative for more information.
  • USB Accessible Data Storage: The GasFinder3-MC (Field Mounted – Multi-Channel) has the ability to store all of its generated data over its entire lifespan. This is easily accessible via a FAT32 USB Thumb Drive or Memory Stick. The GasFinder3-MC (Field Mounted – Multi-Channel) automatically bins the Logfiles into timestamped 24 hour periods. The Logfiles are in CSV Format and can easily be visualized with our Excel Macro (see the Downloads sections of this webpage).
  • Micro-USB Connection: Serial connection to use GasView Software is included.

   

  Easily Access your Collected Data

  To Download the Logfiles, on the HMI Touchscreen, press Settings>Logging.

  You can download the Logfile Visualization Macro from this webpage. For each of the Measurement Heads, there have been a specific document created called Detailed Instructions that provide instructions how to use the Logfile Visualization Macro.

  

• Remotely Mounted Measurement Heads

  Measurement Heads

  Remotely Mounted

  The GasFinder3-MC (Multi-Channel), which is a Laser Based – Gas Analysis/Monitoring/Detection Instrument that uses one (or sometime more) of our six (6) available Measurement Heads to formulate the Active Measurement Path to make the Gas Concentration Measurements in a variety of Industrial Hazardous Area Applications.

  Leak Detection/Ambient Monitoring

  

  There are a number of Measurement Heads available for use with our line of GasFinder3 Analyzer Products:

  • Open Path (OPX) Head: When combined with one of the GasFinder3 Analyzers, it creates an Open-Path Gas Detector used in Industrial Leak Detection or Ambient Monitoring Applications.
  • Remote Point (RPX) Probe: When combined with one of the GasFinder3 Analyzers, it creates a Fixed-Point Gas Detection measurement for applications that require fast speed of response or immunity to poisoning/fouling.

  In-Situ or Extractive Analytical

  

  There are a number of Measurement Heads available for use with our line of GasFinder3 Analyzer Products:

  • Stack/Duct (SDX) Probe: When combined with one of the GasFinder3 Analyzers, it creates a direct and non-contact measurement within a stack or duct for quantitative or feedback control applications.
  • Insertable (IPX) Probe: When combined with one of the GasFinder3 Analyzers, it creates a direct and non-contact measurement within a stack, duct, tank, or enclosure for quantitative or feedback control applications.
  • In-Line (ILX) Probe: When combined with one of the GasFinder3 Analyzers, it creates a direct and non-contact measurement directly in the piped process for quantitative or feedback control applications.
  • Extractive Measurement (EMX) Cell: When combined with one of the GasFinder3 Analyzers, it creates a direct and non-contact extractive measurement for quantitative or feedback control applications.