ELTRA‘s CS-580A is the ideal analyzer for the simultaneous determination of carbon and sulfur in organic samples.

ELTRA’s 580A analyzers (A = Autoloader) are equipped with an automatic sample loader, allowing for analysis of large numbers of samples without operator intervention. The sample loader is available in two versions to accommodate 36 or 130 crucibles. The CS-580A is based on the technology of the CS-580 analyzer and features a vertical resistance furnace with ceramic tube.

The temperature can be set in steps of 1 °C to a maximum of 1,550 °C. Thanks to sample weights of up to 500 mg and more even inhomogeneous materials can be reliably analyzed. The analyzer can be equipped with up to four independent infrared cells according to the user’s requirements, allowing for a great variety of applications.

APPLICATION EXAMPLES
ashes, building materials, coal, coke, gypsum, limestone, oil, plant materials, rubber, sand, soils, soot, tobacco, waste, ...

In the CS-580A analyzers the sample is burnt in an oxygen atmosphere at temperatures of up to 1,550 °C. The furnace temperature can be freely selected in steps of 1 °C. The combustion gasses (CO₂, H₂O, SO₂) coming from the furnace pass through a dust filter. After the water vapor is chemically absorbed, the dried CO₂ and SO₂ gas is detected in the additional infrared cells. Depending on the configuration, it is possible to combine up to four infrared cells with different sensitivities.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES

• simultaneous carbon and sulfur determination with minimal sample preparation
• wide range of organic materials can be analyzed
• rapid, precise, accurate and reliable element determination
• resistance furnace can be set up to 1550 °C in steps of 1 °C
• customized infrared cells provide wide, dynamic measuring range
• due to gold IR path, increased cell live time for analysis of halogen or acid containig samples
• powerful software (multilingual, customized display, export of results)
• single and multipoint calibration
• low maintenance
• robust design allows usage in production control and laboratory

FEATURES

FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE

Operation CS-580A

In the CS-580A the samples are weighed into crucibles. Then a gripper places the samples from the Autoloader on the pedestal. The samples are loaded consecutively into the furnace for combustion. The average analysis time is 60 to 120 seconds. Detector signals and instrument parameters are displayed during analysis. Evaluation of the signals and display of the results are done automatically; the data can be transferred to a laboratory information management system (LIMS). The analyzers require minimum maintenance. The particle filters and chemicals which need to be maintained are easily accessible.

Measuring Principle CS-580A

In the CS-580A analyzers the sample is burnt in an oxygen atmosphere at temperatures of up to 1,550 °C. The furnace temperature can be freely selected in steps of 1 °C. The combustion gasses (CO₂, H₂O, SO₂) coming from the furnace pass through a dust filter. After the water vapor is chemically absorbed, the dried CO₂ and SO₂ gas is detected in the additional infrared cells. Depending on the configuration, it is possible to combine up to four infrared cells with different sensitivities.

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