HK Plus Hydrogen Generator
The VICI DBS® HK Plus hydrogen generators offer the optimum combination of safe operation, reliability and performance. Designed as a hazard-free alternative to high-pressure cylinders, all that is required is deionized water and a standard electrical supply for weeks of continuous operation.
Overview
Pure fuel gas – right at your GC.
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.
With a maximum output capacity of 250 mL/min, one generator can supply up to 5 GCs. 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 fuel gas to your GC.
A sophisticated and easy-to-use control system connected to a 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).
Features & benefits
What sets the HK Plus apart.
Features
- Produces a continuous supply of H2
- On-demand supply 24/7
- Flow rate: 100 to 250 mL/min
- Purity: 99.999 %
- Pressure: 7 barg (100 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
- 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 HK Plus for.
GC applications
- GC-FID fuel gas
- GC-NPD plasma gas
- GC-FPD fuel gas
Analyzers
- Total hydrocarbon analyzer (THA) fuel gas
Other lab applications
- Hydrogenation reactors
- Hydrogen fuel cells
Specifications
The HK Plus in detail.
| Models & specs | HK Plus 100 | HK Plus 160 | HK Plus 250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow mL/min | 100 | 160 | 250 |
| Purity | 99.999 % | ||
| Dew point at 7 barg (100 psig) | -25 °C (-77 °F) | ||
| Outlet pressure barg (psig) | 0.5 to 7 (7 to 100) | ||
| 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 | ||
| Internal water tank (liters) | 2.5 | ||
| 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) | 75 | 95 | 140 |
| Dimensions mm (inches) | 230 W x 480 H x 370 D (9 W x 19 H x 15 D) | ||
| Weight kg (lbs) | 13 (28.5) | ||
| Shipping dimensions mm (in) | 580 W x 570 H x 400 D (22.8 W x 22.4 H x 15.7 D) | ||
| Shipping weight kg (lbs) | 17 (37.5) | ||
| Operating temp °C (°F) | 15 to 35 (59 to 95) | ||
| Outlet connection | 1/8" compression | ||
| Certification | CE, FCC, MET (UL and CSA compliant) | ||
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