PCA 3

PCA®3

A powerful, easy-to-use commercial/light industrial combustion analyzer

Measures up to 4 gases simultaneously (minimum O2 and CO), including NOx using NO only or NO + NO2
Exclusive B-Smart® pre-calibrated sensors for easy field replacement or upgrades
3.5 inch color LCD with customizable layout and zoom for viewing the readings you want to see
Ten standard fuels with option to add up to 2 additional fuels to the library

Description

The PCA®3 is the perfect tool for busy technicians and boiler contractors who need to ensure safe operating conditions, determine combustion efficiency and perform emissions testing. Up to 4 sensors can be installed, measuring all gases simultaneously, including NOx (calculated from NO or measured from NO + NO2). Sensors can be added in the field without down time or replaced using B-Smart® pre-calibrated sensors. The PCA®3 calculates values like efficiency, CO2 and CO air-free to help monitor combustion processes effectively and accurately.

The PCA®3 is designed for on-demand or semi-continuous sampling of light industrial, institutional, commercial and residential furnaces, boilers and appliances. It complies with regulations such as U.S. EPA test methods, EN 50379, CTM-030 and state/local protocols including SCAQMD. With sturdy metal gas and draft connectors, rugged construction, simple operation and quick, cost-effective maintenance, the PCA®3 is the workhorse of the industry.

*Note: The PCA®3 calculates CO2 value based upon other measured values during the combustion process. It does not measure CO2 directly.
Specifications

Measurements: O2 CO (low-range, H2-compensated) CO (high-range, optional) NO (optional) NO2 (optional) SO2 (optional) Stack temperature Primary/ambient air temperature Draft/differential pressure	0 to 20.9% 0 to 4000 ppm 4001 to 20,000 ppm 0 to 3000 ppm 0 to 500 ppm 0 to 5000 ppm -4 to 2192 °F (-20 to 1200 °C) -4 to 999 °F (-20 to 537 °C) ± 72 inH2O (± 179 mbar)
Display	3.5 in. color LCD w/backlight
Power	4x AA batteries or optional wall adapter
Run Time	10 hours minimum (alkaline batteries)
Size (H x W x D)	9.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 in. (22.9 x 7.6 x 6.3 cm)
Weight	2.4 lb. (1.1 kg) including batteries and probe
Fuels[1]	Natural gas, coal, oil 2/4/6, wood, kerosene, bagasse, propane, butane, LPG, digester gas, KOKS, LEG, biofuel, +2 optional custom fuels
Operating Conditions	Analyzer: 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C), 15 to 90% RH (non-condensing), 1 ATM ± 10% Probe tip[2]: 1000 °F (538 °C) maximum, 10 inH2O (25 mbar) maximum draft
Warm-up Time	60 seconds
Memory	1000 locations (500/ea for manually-saved and automatic/data-logged records)
Communications	USB 2.0 (mini-B), IrDA
Approvals	CE mark, EN 50379-2
Warranty	2 years (including sensors)