Gas Analyzer Selection Guide – Industrial

This chart helps you choose which Infrared Industries gas analyzer to purchase. If you are interested in an optical bench, which can be built into your system, please consult our NDIR Optical Bench Selection Guide.

FEATURE OR REQUIREMENT IR-208 IR-6000 Series IR-6400DC IR-8400D IR-8400DC IR-8400D Dual Stream IR-8400DOX
Form Factor
Handheld x
Black box
Rack mounted x
Panel mounted x
Wall mounted
Console x
Portable x
Enclosure
Explosion proof, NEMA 7 certified enclosure optional x
Dustproof x x x
Weatherproof x
Custom x
Display
Touch screen graphic LCD display x x
Touch screen graphic LED display
Soft key, LCD display
Magnetic key interface x
Multi-language x
Gas Measurement
Measure up to 5 gases simultaneously x x x
Measure up to 6 gases simultaneously x
Choice of over 270 gases to measure x x
NDIR infrared sensor x x x
Electrochemical, paramagnetic, or other sensors optional optional optional
Multiple sample streams IR-8400D Dual Stream only
Bluetooth optional
USB adapter required
Options
Automatic calibration x
Extended warranty – extends warranty for two years (standard warranty of one year is included) x x x
Portable printer x
InfraView Software x x x
Your Application
Chemical
CO2 and O2 based ventilation x x
Combustion monitoring for boilers and furnaces x x
Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) x x
Controlled atmospheres x x
Environmental monitoring x x x
Flue gas testing and measurement x x
Food processing x
Fruit and vegetable storage x
Hydrocarbon monitoring x x
Industrial x x x
Laboratory x
Landfill BTU calculations and process management x x
LEL monitoring – fuel tanks and gas lines x x
Monitoring atmospheres in heat treated and annealing furnaces and process steam control x x x
Petroleum company, refinery, or transfer station x x
Pharmaceutical x x
Process monitoring x x
Regulatory compliance x x x
Respiration studies x
Safety monitoring x x
Stack gas monitoring x
Steel production
Stove emissions certification x x
Toxic and hazardous gas detection x x
Utility x x
Well logging x

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Software Selection Guide

FEATURE OR REQUIREMENT IR-Display IR-SmartView
Application
Analytic and Research x
Energy and Utilities x
Environmental x x
Industrial x
Motor Vehicle x
Petroleum x
Remote Control of Gas Analyzers and Benches
One analyzer x
Up to 8 gas analyzers and/or benches x
Actions That Can Be Performed
Calibrate analyzer or bench with calibration gas x x
Configure how frequently to record to a file and how often to refresh what’s being measured on the screen x
Configure what to display on the PC screen x
Customize printout with your logo, company information, and other information x x
Display gas values as PPM (parts per million) or percentage units and toggle between different measurement units x x
Display values of five gases: HC, CO, CO2, O2, and NO x x
Display values of up to six individual gases and dual curves for three gases x
Display values of tachometer, lambda, Air to Fuel Ratio (AFR), and temperature x
Gather time-based statistics for each individual analyzer or bench x
Play back stored data from a file on the PC screen x x
Plot data on a graph of an individual gas or a graph of all data x x
Pump on and pump off from the software x x
Record up to 30 minutes of data from the analyzer or bench to a csv file x x
Reset (power cycle) the analyzer or bench x x
Run GPM (Grams Per Mile) test x
Set global configurations and analyzer-specific configurations x
Zero point can be set for all gases x x

NDIR Optical Benches Selection Guide

This chart helps you choose which Infrared Industries NDIR optical bench to purchase. If you are interested in a gas
analyzer, please consult one of our gas analyzer selection guides.

FEATURE OR REQUIREMENT IR-510 IR-400 Series
Gas Measurement
Ability to measure up to 5 gases simultaneously x x
NDIR infrared sensor (up to 3 gases simultaneously) x x
Electrochemical, paramagnetic, or other sensors (up to 2 gases simultaneously) x x
Choice of over 270 gases to measure x x
Standard gases measured under NDIR HC, CO, CO2 HC, CO, CO2
Other gases under electrochemical, paramagnetic, or other sensor x x
Lower cost x
Lower range sensing < 10,000 ppm on CO, NO, NO2, or SO2 x
More compact and fits into high-value real estate applications x
Enhanced long-term stability x
Heated sample cell x
Options
Additional gas channels x x
Extended warranty – extends warranty for two years (standard warranty of one year is included) x x
4-20 mA outputs x x
InfraView Software x x
Size
Weight 8 ounces (225 grams) 2 pounds, 1 ounce (907.184 grams)
Dimensions 6.3″ L x 3.5″ W x 1.2″ T 4.6″ x 4.25″ and path length of 3″, 6″, 8″, 10″, or 12″
Your Application
Automotive emissions testing and motorcycle tuning x x
CO2 and O2 based ventilation x x
Combustion monitoring for boilers and furnaces x
Food processing x
Hydrocarbon monitoring x
Industrial x x
Laboratory x
Landfill BTU calculations and process management x x
LEL monitoring – fuel tanks and gas lines x
Monitoring atmospheres in heat treated and annealing furnaces and process steam control x x
Petroleum x x
Process monitoring x x
Regulatory compliance x x
Respiration studies x
Safety monitoring x x
Stack gas monitoring x
Stove emissions certification x x
Toxic and hazardous gas detection x x
Utility x
Well logging x

Filters Selection Guide

FEATURE OR REQUIREMENT Standard Single Filter Standard Dual Filter Industrial Low-Pressure Filter Industrial High-Pressure Filter
Polycarbonate hex bowl One Two x
Stainless steel upper and lower casings x
Solid stainless steel construction x
Easy replacement of internal filter x x x x
O-ring seals x x x x
Scatter shield to keep filter in place if over-pressured x
Bracket mounting optional optional optional optional
Rated up to 100 psi 100 psi 100 psi 3,500 psi
Automatic drain and syphon drain with valve that works as check valve optional optional
Two-stage filtration x
Different types of filter media available:
Tri-compound coalescing and 5 micron and 10 micron		 Tri-compound coalescing is standard Tri-compound coalescing is standard x x
Port size 1/8″ 1/8″ 1/8″ or 1/4″ NPT 1/8″ or 1/4″ NPT

Pumps Selection Guide

FEATURE OR REQUIREMENT Micro Diaphragm Single Head Micro Diaphragm Dual Head Mini Diaphragm Single Head Mini Diaphragm Dual Head CEP-1 Industrial IR-1050 Centurion Explosion Proof
Brush and brushless DC motor-driven x x x x x
Brushless AC motor-driven x x
Dimensions 1.5″ x .82″ x 1.98″ 1.5″ x .82″ x 1.98″ 1.1875″ x 3.5″ x 2.5″ 1.19″ x 3.5″ x 3.1″ 2.4″ x 5.4″ x 4.9″ 7.4 W” x 13.4 L” x 8.1 T”
Weight 1.8 oz. 2.2 oz. 7.2 oz. 7.8 oz. 3 lbs. 9 oz. 12 lbs.
Ports 0.1″ 0.1″ I.D.: 0.125″

O.D.: 0.1875″		 I.D.: 0.125″

O.D.: 0.1875″		 1/8″ NPT 1/8″ or 1/4″ NPT
Balanced to cut down on vibration, reduce noise, and extend life of pump x x x x x x
One head can be used for low flow and one for high flow x
Each head can be configured for vacuum operation, pressure operation, or alternating between the two x x x x
Handles gases or liquids (both for dual-head) x x x x
Explosion-proof motor x
UL and CSA listed Class I x
Division 1, Group C and D and Class II, Group F and G certified x x x x x x
Wetted parts materials Stainless steel 10% glass reinforcement

PUMP BODY: Nylon

DIAPHRAGM: Viton		 Stainless steel 10% glass reinforcement

PUMP BODY: Nylon

DIAPHRAGM: Viton		 Stainless steel 10% glass reinforcement

PUMP BODY: Nylon

DIAPHRAGM: Viton		 Stainless steel 10% glass reinforcement

PUMP BODY: Nylon

DIAPHRAGM: Viton		 Stainless steel

PUMP BODY: Aluminum

DIAPHRAGM: Teflon, Viton		 HEAD: Teflon-coated Aluminum

DIAPHRAGM: Teflon-coated EPDM
Maximum pressure range 25 PSIG 25 PSIG 25 PSIG 28 PSIG 29.2 PSIG 71 PSIG
Vacuum range 0 – 20 in Hg 0 – 20 in Hg 0 – 25 in Hg 0 – 25 in Hg 0 – 23 in Hg 8.4 – 25.2 in Hg
Maximum unrestricted flow 2.5 LPM 5 LPM 6 LPM 11 LPM 7.6 LPM and 0.268 CFM 30.2 LPM
Operating environment 41° F to 158° F (5° C to 70° C) 41° F to 158° F (5° C to 70° C) 41° F to 158° F (5° C to 70° C) 41° F to 158° F (5° C to 70° C) 32° F to 104° F 32° F to 140° F
Humidity 0 – 95% RH 0 – 95% RH 0 – 95% 0 – 95% 0 – 100% RH in vapor state 0 – 100% RH in vapor state
Nominal motor voltages 6V, 9V, 12V DC
Other voltages available upon request		 6V, 9V, 12V DC
Other voltages available upon request		 6V, 9V, 12V DC
Other voltages available upon request		 6V, 9V, 12V DC
Other voltages available upon request		 115V, 60 Hz, 1PH or 230V, 50 Hz (dual voltage motor) 115V, 60 Hz, 1PH or 240V, 60 Hz
Current range (dependent on motor type, voltage, pressure/vacuum, and flow requirement) 100mA – 500mA 100mA – 500mA 50mA – 900mA 50mA – 900mA 1.5A @ 115V, 60 Hz

0.95A @ 230V, 50 Hz		 3.6A @ 115V, 60 Hz

2.1A @ 230V, 50 Hz
Lifetime rating of the pump/motor Up to 10,000 hours based on brushless design and user specifications Up to 10,000 hours based on brushless design and user specifications Up to 10,000 hours based on brushless design and user specifications Up to 10,000 hours based on brushless design and user specifications For 24×7 use, inspect diaphragm after 6-8 months

Up to 20,000 hours for motor		 For 24×7 use, inspect diaphragm after 6-8 months

Up to 20,000 hours for motor
Low-flow x x x x
Extended or continuous operation x x

Sample Conditioners Selection Guide

A sample conditioner is essential for getting clean samples to a gas analyzer. It removes heavy vapors and particulates such as moisture, dirt, oils, and rusty water. This chart will help you decide which sample analyzer best suits your application.

Feature IR-741 IR-741XP IR-1150 IR-1151
Brass wetted components x
Desktop mount x
Oilless pump x x x
Flow meter (measures SCFH, SCFM, LPM, and LPH) – SCFH is standard x x x x
Gas selector valve for zero, span (calibration), and sample gases x x x x
High pressure (withstand up to 3000 psi) sample conditioner x
Low flow alarm x
Low pressure sample conditioner x x x
Metered flow to adjust rate of sample flow x x x x
NEMA 4 certification x x x x
NEMA 7 explosion proof enclosure x
NEMA 7 explosion proof pump x x
Panel mount (wall) x x x x
Particulate filter and condensation trap x x x x
Pressure regulator with safety relief valve x x
Secondary filtering system x x
Stainless steel corrosive resistant components optional optional x x
Temperature controlled environment x
Two clean samples delivered to the analyzer
Two filter sample system x x
One year warranty x x x x
Extended warranty optional optional optional optional
Your Application
Chemical x x
Combustion monitoring for boilers and furnaces x x
Environmental monitoring x x x x
Monitoring atmospheres in heat treated and annealing furnaces and process steam control x x x
Industrial x x x x
Laboratory x
Petroleum company, refinery, or transfer station x x x
Pharmaceutical x x
Stove emissions certification x
Utility x x x x

Gas Analyzer Selection Guide – Automotive

Infrared Industries is an established market leader in the automotive test and measurement industry, offering both handheld and portable exhaust gas analyzers for automotive performance tuning, diagnostic, and emission testing. This chart will help you decide which model best suits your application.

FEATURE OR REQUIREMENT FGA4000XDS FGA4500 HM5000
Measure HC, CO, CO2, O2, and NOx (optional) x x x
Calculate AFR, Lambda, GPM, and GPK x x x
Measure RPM optional optional optional
Handheld x
Multi-language support (English, Arabic, Spanish, or custom language) x x
Large super bright LED display x
Internal printer with custom print-outs optional optional
External printer with custom print-outs optional optional optional
BAR-90 certified x x compliant
BAR-97 performance specifications met x x x
Canada AirCare certified x x compliant
OIML Class I Gas standards met or exceeded x x
Rechargeable battery optional optional x
Ability to plug into car cigarette lighter x x x
AC/DC power cable plus fuse x x x
Built-in data recorder x x x
Remote control, display, and play back of data through IRI Display Software x x x
Dual exhaust measurement x x x
Internal water separator and purge pump x x x
Extended warranty available x x x
10 foot sampling hose x
25 foot sampling hose x x optional
Motorcycle fittings optional optional optional

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