PG Plus Rack Hydrogen Generator
The VICI DBS® PG Plus Rack combines the reliability of the hydrogen generator with a zero air generator into a 19" rack. The generator can be installed in any suitable 19" static or mobile cabinet. This simple but effective instrument can supply all your FID gas requirements. Designed as a hazard-free alternative to high-pressure cylinders, all that is required is deionized water, compressed air and a standard electrical supply for weeks of continuous operation.
Overview
All your FID gases from one 19" rack.
Utilizing the VICI DBS proprietary, field-proven PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) incorporated inside a 100 % titanium cell provides superior generator performance and cell life. The unique high-pressure permeation membrane drying system eliminates the requirement for desiccant cartridges along with the associated downtime and cost. Innovative software control allows unrivaled operational performance and safety as well as the additional options of auto water feed, remote networking and cascading for built-in redundancy. With a maximum output capacity of 600 mL/min, one generator can supply up to 14 FIDs. The compact design allows the generator to be installed directly in the laboratory, eliminating the requirement for long gas lines and guaranteeing the delivery of high-purity gas to your instrument.
A sophisticated control system connected to an easy-to-use touch screen continuously monitors vital operating parameters to ensure a safe and consistent performance. Built-in sensors will shut the generator down if internal/external leaks are present, or in case of contaminated water, low water or over pressure. This is why the VICI DBS generators meet the strict safety guidelines to be certified for CE, FCC and MET (UL and CSA compliant).
Compressed air is prefiltered to 5 micron and then purified using a state-of-the-art combined heated catalyst module. The resultant air is free from total hydrocarbons to <0.1 ppm, making it ideal for all FID applications. These levels guarantee a low signal-to-noise ratio, ensuring a flat and stable baseline.
Features & benefits
What sets the PG Plus Rack apart.
Features
- Produces a continuous supply of hydrogen & zero air
- 19" rack housing
- On-demand supply 24/7
- H2 flow rate: 100 to 600 mL/min – zero air flow rates up to 5 L/min
- H2 purity: +99.9996 % – zero air purity: 0.1 ppm of hydrocarbons
- Pressure: 11 barg (160 psig)
- Proprietary 100 % titanium cell technology
- Unique permeation membrane drying system
- USB connectivity
- Easy to install, operate and maintain
Benefits
- Eliminates dangerous high-pressure cylinders, helping to keep your employees safer
- Ideal for all 19" cabinet applications
- Removes the logistics, inconvenience, downtime and costs of a cylinder system
- Flow capacity to match your specific instrument demands
- Ideal for all GC detector applications
- Meets and exceeds the requirements for the most demanding GC applications
- Superior hydrogen production with reliable long-life cell
- Minimal maintenance – no desiccant cartridges to change
- PC monitoring for maintenance, diagnostics and remote connection
- Peace of mind
- Improve your laboratory workflow and productivity
Applications
What you can use the PG Plus Rack for.
Analyzers
- Process GC analyzers: detector fuel gas, oxidant gas
- Emissions test analyzers: fuel gas, oxidant gas
- Stack gas analyzers: fuel gas, oxidant gas
Other lab applications
- On-board gas supply for mobile laboratories
Options
- Zero air option 1.8 L/min or 5 L/min
- I/O board
- Remote control software (RS232 or USB)
- Cascading hardware (standard or high purity)
- H2 sensor
- Refill valve – replacing inlet pump (for pressurized H2O lines)
- Refill station (water tank) 3U or 2U
- Rack enclosure
Specifications
The PG Plus Rack in detail.
| Models & specs | PG Plus 100 Rack | PG Plus 160 Rack | PG Plus 250 Rack | PG Plus 300 Rack | PG Plus 500 Rack | PG Plus 600 Rack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow mL/min | 100 | 160 | 250 | 300 | 500 | 600 |
| Purity | +99.9996 % | |||||
| Dew point at 7 barg (100 psig) | -25 °C (-77 °F) | |||||
| Outlet pressure barg (psig) | 0.5 to 11 (7 to 160) | |||||
| Technology | PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) – 100 % titanium cell | |||||
| Drying system | Regenerative permeation membrane | |||||
| Deionized water quality | Minimum < 1 µS/cm @ 25 °C – 1 MΩ·cm @ 25 °C – ASTM II, recommended < 0.2 µS/cm @ 25 °C – 5 MΩ·cm @ 25 °C – ASTM II | |||||
| External water tank (liters) | External 10 liter bottle and internal pump | |||||
| Safety | Automatic shutdown – internal/external hydrogen leak, overpressure and low water | |||||
| Display | Touch screen with operating parameters, system status and safety alarms | |||||
| LED indicators | Power on/off, system ready, errors | |||||
| Interface | USB type A | |||||
| Electrical supply | 110–120 V 60 Hz / 220–240 V 50 Hz | |||||
| Power consumption (watts) | 65 | 95 | 115 | 130 | 180 | 280 |
| Dimensions mm (inches) | 19" rack W x 3U H x 500 D (19.6) | |||||
| Weight kg (lbs) | 17 (37.4) | 19 (41.9) | ||||
| Shipping dimensions mm (in) | 720 W x 375 H x 565 D (28.3 W x 14.7 H x 22.2 D) | |||||
| Shipping weight kg (lbs) | 21 (46) | 23 (50) | ||||
| Operating temp °C (°F) | 15 to 35 (59 to 95) | |||||
| Outlet connection | 1/8" compression | |||||
| Certification | CE, FCC, MET (UL and CSA compliant) | |||||
| Options | ||||||
| Auto water refill | Continuous water feed from an external water supply | |||||
| External water tank | 19" rack 5 liter (2U) or 10 liter (3U) tank | |||||
| Cascading | Up to 10 units – built-in redundancy for guaranteed uptime | |||||
| Interface | RS232/RS485, external contacts, PC control and intranet | |||||
| Zero air module | 1.8 or 5 L/min | |||||
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