Thermo Scientific Miran Sapphire XL-205B Ambient Air Analyzer

The Thermo Scientific MIRAN SapphIRe XL-205B Ambient Air Analyzer is a portable, lightweight infrared instrument designed for precise monitoring of ambient air in various environments.

Utilizing a single-beam infrared spectrophotometer, it can detect and quantify a wide range of organic and inorganic gases, making it a versatile tool for professionals in industrial hygiene, emergency response, indoor air quality assessments, hospital gas monitoring, fume hood testing, and leak detection.  

Key Features:

• Exclusive Wavelength Generator Filter Design: Allows accurate and rapid wavelength selection, enhancing measurement precision.  

• Extensive Gas Library: The XL model comes pre-configured with a library of 121 individual gas compounds, providing flexibility in various applications.  

• High Sensitivity: Capable of sub-ppm (parts per million) detection, ensuring the identification of low-concentration gases.  

• Versatility and Upgradability: The analyzer is adaptable to evolving needs and can be upgraded with additional features or gas libraries as required.  

• Portability: Weighing approximately 15 pounds, it is designed for easy transport and field use, with an internal rechargeable battery providing up to four hours of continuous operation.  

   

Applications:

• Industrial Hygiene Monitoring: Assists in evaluating workplace environments for hazardous gas exposures.

• Emergency Response Analysis: Provides rapid identification of unknown gases during emergency situations.

• Indoor Air Quality Studies: Assesses air quality in residential, commercial, and institutional settings.

• Hospital Gas Monitoring: Monitors medical air and anesthetic gases to ensure compliance with health standards.

• Fume Hood and Tracer Gas Testing: Evaluates the performance of ventilation systems and identifies leaks.

• Leak Detection: Identifies and quantifies gas leaks in various industrial processes.

Included Accessories:

The MIRAN SapphIRe XL-205B typically includes the following accessories:

• Two batteries

• Two-station charger

• Power cord

• Chassis cable

• Battery pack

• Interface cable

• Sampling wand assembly

• Particulate filter

• Zero gas filter

• Printer cable

• Serial communications cable

• Pathlength changer tool

• Unit setup software

• Computer interface program

• Carrying case

• Operating manual

Specifications:

Measurement Specifications:

• Measurement Range: Compound-dependent; refer to Appendix H in the instruction manual for specific ranges.  

• Absorbance Range: 0.000 to 1.2 absorbance units (practical upper limit).  

• Measurable Gases: Factory-calibrated for 120 single gases; capable of storing up to 10 single-gas and 10 multi-gas applications.  

• Wavelength Selection: Features seven fixed bandpass filters and a continuously variable linear filter covering 7.7 to 14.1 microns. 

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 21.8 inches (55.3 cm) wide, 14.4 inches (36.5 cm) high, 7.6 inches (19.3 cm) deep.  

• Weight: Approximately 24 lbs (10 kg).  

• Enclosure Material: Estaloc.  

• Internal Sampling Lines: Corrugated Teflon.  

Performance Specifications:

• Response Time: 18 seconds to reach 90% of the final reading.  

• Analysis Time: Post-purge, typical times are 20 seconds for a single wavelength, 50 seconds for five wavelengths, and 165 seconds for a spectral scan.  

• Pump Flow Rate: Approximately 14 liters per minute with sampling wand and particulate filter.  

Power Specifications:

• Battery Type: Internal, rechargeable, sealed, intrinsically safe Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) battery pack with a nominal voltage of 7.2V and a capacity of 5.7 Ah.  

• Operating Time: Up to four hours of continuous operation at 23°C.  

• Recharge Time: Approximately four hours after complete discharge if the analyzer is off; about two hours for each hour of discharge from full capacity if the analyzer is off.  

Additional Features:

• Output Options: Digital readout of concentration in ppb, ppm, %, mg/m³, or absorbance units (AU); connections for analog output, relay contacts, parallel port (printer), and serial communication (RS232).  

• Pathlength Settings: Two user-selectable settings: 0.5 meters and 12.5 meters nominal.