RAPIDOX 6100 PUMP BACK GAS ANALYZER
The Rapidox SF6 6100 Pump Back is a fully-automatic zero-emissions SF6 gas analyser, designed for controlling and monitoring the quality and purity of gas used in high voltage switchgear, circuit breakers and transformers.
Amperis Products, S.L. C/Barbeito María, 14 27003, Lugo, Galicia, España
Contact: Phone : +34 982 209 920
Exceptional accuracy and stability are provided when measuring the purity of SF6 gas, through specially selected sensors. The modular configuration allows for up to eight compatible gases to be analysed, simultaneously, using one analyser. The Rapidox is fully compatible with mixtures of SF6 CF4, N2 and air, together with toxic contamination gases such as SO2, HF, H2S and CO. The unit also measures the water content of the gas in dewpoint or ppm to ensure dryness is acceptable.
The Rapidox SF6 6100 is housed neatly into a tough Peli transport case supplied with special tongue and groove self sealing couplings, which are compatible with famous brands. Once powered and connected, the Rapidox automatically removes a small quantity of gas from the electrical equipment, controlled with an auto gas pressure sensing function. A vacuum purge cycle and internal gas storage system ensures that no air can contaminate the gas sample and that no SF6 gas is able to escape during the testing period.
All measured gases are analysed and data-logged simultaneously with only a few minutes required to achieve a stable reading. A powerful 10 bar compressor, with a separate lithium battery power supply, then returns the gas to the electrical equipment at high pressure. Results are displayed on screen and printed using the inbuilt thermal printer. The Rapidox has multiple safety features built in to ensure the cycle is completed correctly without gas loss or cross contamination.
The analyser is pre-programmed with all current IEC and CIGRE test configurations, with the ability to create customised test parameters.
Please contact Amperis for further information or to discuss.
Though highly configurable • Modular sensor choice to suit individual customer • 7” full-colour touchscreen requirements, the Rapidox SF6 • Vacuum line purge 6100 Pump Back has a number • Walk away timer of standard features to enhance • Auto abort function functionality. • Auto clean function
- Fully automatic testing and data logging
- Gas cylinder testing mode
- Multi language
- Vehicle charger
- Inbuilt CIGRE & IEC Tests
SF6 Gas
SF6 is an extremely stable, non-flammable and highly electronegative gas with excellent dielectric properties. It is commonly used in medium and highvoltage electrical equipment as an electrical insulator, arc-quenching and cooling medium.
However, SF6 is classified as a greenhouse gas and must be kept within a closed circuit to avoid any deliberate release into the atmosphere. The international Kyoto agreement protocol has mandated reductions to harmful emissions amongst its member states.
For the power transmission and distribution network, SF6 technology remains essential. To protect personnel, equipment and the environment regular SF6 analysis should be adopted within the maintenance schedule. The early identification of any decomposition products and moisture within the SF6 gas will help avoid unnecessary shutdowns, outages and failures, in addition to reducing maintenance expenditures.
Accesories
- 1)Calibration Kit
- 2)Gas Recovery Bag
- 3)Tongue and Groove Self Sealing Couplings
| SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Ambient Operating Conditions | -10°C to +40°C, 10-90% RH, 800-1100mbara |
| Warm-up Time | 3-4 minutes at 20oC |
| Voltage (Charging) | 90-260 VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours. 4-6 hour charge |
| Sample Connections | Special tongue and groove self sealing couplings (compatible with famous brands) |
| Data Outputs | Excel compatible data via USB memory stick |
| Data Storage | 4GB internal data storage allowing for approximately 1 year of continuous monitoring |
| Compressor | Up to 10 Bar with up to 25 cycles per battery charge |
| Measurement Time | 8 minutes |
| Pressure Range | 0.5-10 Bar; displayed on screen |
|---|---|
| Gas Flow Rate | 0.5l.min-1 |
| Max Inlet Pressure | 10 Bar gauge 7” (180mm) full |
| Display | 7” (180mm) full-colour LCD touch screen interface with soft menu keys |
| Printer | Integrated thermal printer allows output of results on demand |
| Analyser Dimensions | 270mm(H) x 560mm(W) x 450mm(D) |
| Weight | 21kg (total instrument and case) |
Rapidox SF6 6100 Pump Back Sensor Specification
The modular configuration allows for up to eight compatible gases to be analysed simultaneously with one analyser.
| SENSOR | SPECIFICATION | ACCURACY | CALIBRATION | LIFE SPAN | SENSOR TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF6 Sulphur Hexafluoride | 0-100% | ±0.5% accuracy | Every 12 months | > 5 years | Infrared (IR) |
| H2O Dew Point | -60o C to ±20o Cdp @Patm (10-24,000ppmV) Reading is corrected to either RT or 20°C | ±2o Cdp of reading | Every 12 months by Sensor Exchange | 2-3 years | Polymer |
| SO2 Sulphur Dioxide | 0-100ppm OR 0-500ppm | ±2% full-scale | Every 12 months | 2-3 years | Electrochemical |
| HF Hydrogen Fluoride | 0-10ppm OR 0-20ppm | ±2% full-scale | Every 12 months (Using HCl gas) | 2-3 years | Electrochemical |
| CF4* Tetrafluoromethane | 0-80% | ±1% of full reading | N/A | N/A | (measured by balance of SF6 + Air reading) |
| H2S Hydrogen Sulphide | 0-100ppm | ±2% full-scale | Every 12 months | 2-3 years | Electrochemical |
| CO Carbon Monoxide | 0-1,000ppm | ±2% full-scale | Every 12 months | 2-3 years | Electrochemical |
| Air / N2 Nitrogen | 0-100% | full-scale based on oxygen component | Every 12 months | 2-3 years | Electrochemical O2 scaled to read as Air or Nitrogen |
* For analysers containing a CF4 sensor, the measurement of Air is also a requirement.
* All sensor replacements to be carried out by Amperis or approved repair agents.
Rapidox 6100 Sensor Matrix
| Gas | SF6 | O2 | Air | CF4 | H2O Cdp | SO2 | CO | H2S | HF | CO/H2S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | IR | EC | EC | Balance | Polymer | EC | EC | EC | EC | EC |
| Life (Month) | 60 | 36 | 36 | N/A | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Cal. (Month) | 12 | 12 | 12 | N/A | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 0-100% | ||||||||||
| 0-80% | ||||||||||
| 0-60% | ||||||||||
| 0-30% | ||||||||||
| 0-5,000 ppm | ||||||||||
| 0-2,000 ppm | ||||||||||
| 0-1,000 ppm | CO | |||||||||
| 0-500 ppm | ||||||||||
| 0-200 ppm | ||||||||||
| 0-100 ppm | H2S | |||||||||
| 0-50 ppm | ||||||||||
| 0-20 ppm | ||||||||||
| 0-10 ppm | ||||||||||
| -60oC to +20oC |