Acid Gas Determinator (AGD) - Used Laboratory Equipment and New Lab Instrument Supplies, UK

Acid Gas Determinator (AGD)

• The Acid Gas Determinator is designed for the combustion of electrical cable insulation BS 6425: Part 1 and 2 - 1990 and
• IEC 754-1: 1994. Inhalation of acidic smoke - rather than burns - is the cause of death of many fire victims.
• The above standards were introduced to allow measurement of the smoke emissions from burning electrical cables.
• In this test, cable samples are heated within a worktube at a programmed rate of rise; four samples can be processed simultaneously. A small flow of air is passed over the samples and then collected and analysed for acidity.
• The Acid Gas Determinator has four tube design which offers increased working capacity.
• Powerful elements provide 1200C maximum temperature and fast heating - better than 20C/minute to 1000C.
• The Acid Gas Determinator has a lightweight insulation which allows fast cooling between tests.
• Digital temperature control offers precise setting of temperature, repeatability and stability.
• The rate of rise of temperature and maximum temperature can be pre-set.
• An optional programmer is available to give automatic cooling after the timed hold at maximum temperature.
• Optional digital communication with a PC is available if the programmer option is selected.
• An optional calibrated probe thermocouple & digital indicator can be provided to monitor the sample temperature within the silica tube.
• Solid state control - zero voltage switching and rapid cycle time give smooth and reliable control.
• Overtemperature protection is available as an option.