Model 405 Nitrogen Dioxide Analyzer

Model 405 nm NOx Monitor from 2B Technologies is designed for the direct measurement of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, and total reactive oxides of nitrogen.The wavelength of 405 nm was chosen because no other species found in ambient air has significant absorbance at that wavelength, making the Model 405 nm extremely selective for NO2.

$17,350.00
The Model 405 nm NOx Monitor ("nm" for "nanometer" and for "NOx Monitor") is designed for the direct measurement of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitric oxide (NO) and total reactive oxides of nitrogen (NOx = NO + NO2) in the concentration range 0-10,000 ppb (0-10 ppm) for NO2 and 0-2,000 ppb (0-2 ppm) for NO with high precision and accuracy. In this instrument NO2 is measured directly by absorbance at 405 nm. NO is measured by selective conversion with ~100% efficiency using the highly selective reaction of NO with ozone (O3). Total NOx is obtained by addition of NO and NO2.
Unlike chemiluminescence instruments where NO2 must be converted to NO using either a molybdenum or photolytic converter with highly variable efficiency, in the Model 405 NOx Monitor nitrogen dioxide is measured directly by absorbance, analogous to an ozone monitor. Because NO2 has a much lower absorption cross section than ozone, a folded cell with corner mirrors is used to produce a long absorbance path of ~2 m to achieve approximately the same sensitivity for NO2 as we do for ozone in our UV-based-absorbance monitors. The wavelength of 405 nm was chosen because no other species found in ambient air has significant absorbance at that wavelength, making the Model 405 nm extremely selective for NO2.
Although our Model 410 Nitric Oxide Monitor can measure NO and NOx when used in combination with our Model 401 NO2Converter, the Model 405 nm is the preferred method for NO2 because it is a direct method and requires less power, while providing an accurate measurement of NO as well.
The Model 405 nm NO2/NO/NOx Monitor is designated as a Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) for NO2 compliance monitoring (EQNA-0217-243).  SD card data logging is now a standard feature.
 

 

Theory of Operation

The following figure is a simplified schematic diagram of the Model 405 nm NOx Monitor. Sample air is continuously drawn through the instrument by an air pump at a flow rate of ~2 L/min. The Scrubber Valve alternately bypasses and sends the sample air through a NO2 scrubber to remove all NO2 in the sample, thus allowing the measurement of a light intensity in the absence (Io) of NO2 and presence (I) of NO2. The Beer-Lambert Law is then used to calculate the concentration of NO2 from I and Io.

 
Nitric oxide is measured by bypassing the NO2 Scrubber and measuring the light intensity while adding (I) or not adding (Io) ozone to convert NO to NO2 according to the reaction:.
NO + O3 â†’ NO2 + O2
As in our ozone monitors, a Nafion tube is used to equilibrate humidity during I and Io measurements, so that any water vapor interference due to refractive effects is eliminated.  NOx is obtained by adding the measurements of NO2 and NO. The instrument may be operated in continuous NO2, NO or NOx mode, or in a mode where NO2 and NO are alternately measured, once every 20 seconds.
 

 

Specifications

Federal Equivalent Method Yes, for NO2 (0-500 ppb, 20-30°C), EQNA-0217-243
Principle of Measurement Direct absorbance of NO2 at 405 nm
Measurement Modes NO2 only; NO only; NO2, NO and NOx
Linear Dynamic Range 0-10,000 ppb (0-10 ppm) for NO2; 0-2,000 ppb (0-2 ppm) for NO 
(FEM approved for 0-500 ppb NO2 for 20-30°C)
Resolution 0.1 ppb
Precision (1σ rms noise) < 0.5 ppb or 0.5% of reading (with adaptive filter1)
Accuracy Greater of 2 ppb or 2% of reading
Limit of Detection (2σ) < 1 ppb (with adaptive filter1)
Flow Rate (nominal) 1.5 Liter/min
Flow Rate Requirement Minimum: 1.4 Liter/min; Maximum: 1.6 Liter/min
Response Time, 100% of Step Change 10 s for 5-s averaging
20 s with adaptive filter1
Measurement Frequency 0.2 Hz (once every 5 s)
Averaging Times 5 s, 1 min, 5 min, 1 hr
SD Card Logger Capacity Minimum 2 GB (> 5-year capacity for 10-s measurement mode)
Internal Data Logger Capacity 8,192 data lines (5-s avg = 1.4 days; 1-min avg = 5.7 days; 5-min avg = 1.0 mo; 1-hr avg = 0.94 yr)
Concentration Units ppb, ppm, pphm
Pressure Units mbar
Temperature Units °C
T and P Corrected Yes
Operating Temperature Range 10 to 50°C (FEM approved for 20-30°C for NO2)
Power Requirement;
Supplied by 5-amp 110/220 VAC Power Pack (provided) or Battery
11-14 V dc or 120/240 V ac, 1.4 A at 12 V, 17 watt
Max: 2.9 A at 12 V, 35 watt (warmup)
Size Rackmount: 17" w x 14.5" d x 5.5" h (43 x 37 x 14 cm)
Weight 18.6 lb (8.4 kg)
Data Outputs RS232; 0-2.5 V Analog Outputs for NO and for NO2
Data Transfer Baud Rate 2400
Output Ranges User-Defined Scaling Factor in Menu
DewLineâ„¢ Yes
Long-Life Pump Yes: 15,000 hr, 1.7 yr of continuous operation
Flow Meter Yes
Options Bluetooth for wireless data transmission; USB output (in place of RS232)

Notes

     1An adaptive filter may be selected from the menu, making signal averaging similar to competing NOx monitors. Specifications above are for default parameters: Change       Difference = 40 ppb, Change Percent = 10%, Short Filter = 4 pts (20 s), Long Filter = 36 pts (3 min). Adaptive filter parameters may be adjusted by the user.

 

Filters

We highly recommend replacing the filter frequently to prevent contamination of the flow path by particulate matter. 

 

Picture of Filter Housing: Product: FILTERHS

 

Downloads

Model 405 Brochure

Model 405 Manual

More Information
Manufacturer 2B Technologies
Call For Price No
Gas Nitric Oxide (NO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
Resolution 0.1 ppb
Response Time 10 seconds
Sensor type UV Analzyer
Sampling Method Fan
Alarms Relays
Power Requirements 11-14 VDC or 120/240 VAC
Size 17x14.5x5.5 inches
Field Replaceable Battery No
Warranty 1 Year
Audible Alarm No
Calibration Annually
Sensor Life 2 Years
Range 0-2 ppm (NO), 0-10 ppm (NO2)
Unit Features

-Measures both NO & NO2

-Resolution of 0.1 ppb

-Bluetooth for Wireless Data Transfer

Sensor Range

0-2 ppm (NO)

0-10 ppm (NO2)

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