TesSol, Incorporated | Fuel Cell Testing Systems, Fuel Cell Testing Fixtures by Fideris Inc

Pneumatic Gas Metering/Mixing Details

Note: This unit was manufactured from 2000 through 2007 and is no longer in production.

Please refer to the Innovator Series Gas delivery for current equipment.

Information is provided for reference only.

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*Product Overview*	+Flow rates up to 1000 lpm per channel for a total maximum flow of 6000 lpm.
	+Any combination of fuels and oxidizers up to a maximum of six channels.
	+Optimized for use with other gas handling equipment for additional capacity, blending, and range control.
	+Optional Gas Handling upgrade to process and control fuel cell exit gases.
	+Separate control unit (containing line voltage) may be installed in a remote location from the gas mixing portion (containing only low voltage and pneumatic control) for added safety.
	+Hardwired Emergency Stop inputs and outputs included to enhance safety.
	+Optional Pneumatic Emergency Stop provides the ultimate in safety interlocks.
	+Designed for use with optional SafeState Remote.
	+You choose the mass flow controller maximum flow rate and reactant gas type for each of the six available gas channels. Maximum flow rates available range from 5 sccpm to 1000 slpm.
	+Outlet pressure of mass flow controllers regulated for more accurate flow control.
	+Optional inlet gas pressure regulation available for highest flow control precision.
	+Pneumatically controlled reactant gas valves for increased safety and reliability.
	+Pneumatic valves carry five year, five million cycle warranty.*
	+Optional Gas Handling upgrade available to process the excess reactant gases returning from the fuel cell with back pressure regulators to control the tail gas pressure of both the oxidant and fuel reactant gases. Liquid also is separated from the tail gas by water knockouts.
	+Auxiliary Reactant Gas Feed-Through Port to blend in additional reactant gas from a separate source.
	+Reactant Gas Sampling Ports for convenient sampling.
	+Emergency Stop Buttons on unit.
	+Emergency Stop Software Button.
	+Optional Toxic and Combustible Gas Detectors available.
	+4-Hardwired Emergency Stop Contact Closure Input Interlocks (shorting plugs provided).
	+3-Hardwired Emergency Stop 24 VDC Output Interlocks and 3-Hardwired Output Emergency Stop Contact Closure Interlocks.
	+Optional Pneumatic Emergency Stop Interlock.
	+Optional SafeState Remote (patent pending) to perform Emergency Stops at up to 300 feet away!
	+Remove a Mass Flow Controller in 5 simple and quick steps!

Specifications	*Gas Mixing Specifications*
	Reactant Gas Control:	Individual mass flow control and blanding of 0-6 oxidants and 0-6 fuels for a unit maximum of six gas channels
	Full Scale Flow per Channel:	5 sccpm to 1000 slpm
	Gas Inlet Valve:	Pneumatically operated
	Purge:	Separate purge systems for fuel and oxidant gases
	Purge Flow Control:	Fixed orifice, normally open valve (external rotometer optional)
	Inlet Gas Pressure Range:	Must be held to with 5% of 170 psi (other inlet pressure settings available at no cost, inlet pressure regulation optional)
	Purge Gas Inlet Pressure Range:	Must be held to within 5% of 120 psi (other inlet pressure settings available at time of order, inlet pressure regulation optional)
	Reactant Gas Back Pressure Regulation:	Precision back pressure regulators positioned downstream of the Mass Flow Controllers to provide more accurate flow control
	*Optional Gas Handling Specifications*
	Reactant Tail Gas Handling Control:	Pneumatic and low voltage control
	Tail Gas Pressure Regulation:	Dome-loaded back pressure regulators
	Tail Gas Pressure Control:	Electronic pressure references, single or dual available
	Tail Gas Processing:	Liquid separated from gas by water knock-outs
	*Pneumatic Control Air Specifications*
	Control Air Inlet Pressure:	50-100 psi required
	Pneumatic Emergency Stop Pressure (Optional):	50-100 psi required
	*Hardwired Emergency Stops*
	Hardwired Emergency Stop Outputs:	3- contact closures 3- 24 VDC switched voltage outputs
	Hardwired Emergency Stop Inputs:	4- contact closures
	Hardwired Emergency Stop Triggers:	Oxidant or Fuel Output Over Pressure (75 psi, other set points available) Front Panel Emergency Stop Hardwired Emergency Stop Software Trigger (user programmable for the highest degree of flexibility) Pneumatic Emergency Stop (optional) SafeState Remote Emergency Stop (optional) Combustible and/or Toxic Gas Detection (optional)
	*Front Panel Displays*
	Mass Flow Controller Inlet Pressure (6):	0-200 psi analog gauge
	Reactant Gas Exit Pressure (2):	0-60 psi analog gauge
	Purge Gas Pressure (2):	0-200 psi analog gauge
	Control Air Pressure:	0-200 psi analog gauge
	Pneumatic Emergency Stop Pressure (Optional):	0-200 psi analog gauge
	*Front Panel LED Indicators*
	Line Power:	Green LED
	Switched Power:	Green LED
	Combustible Gas (Optional):	Red LED
	Toxic Gas (Optional):	Red LED
	Emergency Stop:	Red LED (flashing)
	*Internal Pressure Displays*
	Mass Flow Controller Intermediate Pressure (2):	0-200 psi analog gauge
	*Back Panel Connections*
	Power Inlet:	IEC-320 (mating cord provided)
	Reactant Gas Inlets:	1/4 to 1/2 Swagelok depending on gas flow rate
	Auxiliary Reactant Gas Feed-Through:	3/8" Swagelok
	Purge Inlets:	3/8" Swagelok
	Operating Air Inlet:	1/4 FNPT
	React Gas Outlets:	3/4" or 1" Swagelok depending on gas flow rate
	Sampling Port Outlets:	1/8 Swagelok
	Data Connection:	RS-485 DB9
	Pneumatic Interconnection:	10 tube quick connect circular connector (cable included)
	Control Interconnections:	24 and 37 pin AMP circular connector (cables included)
	Hardwired Emergency Stop Interlock Outputs:	3- 4 pin AMP circular connectors (mating connectors included)
	Hardwired Emergency Stop Interlock Inputs:	2- 4 pin AMP circular connectors (mating connectors included)
	SafeState Remote Input:	7 pin AMP circular connector
	Pneumatic Emergency Stop Inlet (optional):	1/4 FNPT
	Reactant Gas Handling Upgrade Inlets:	Swagelok
	Reactant Gas Handling Upgrade Outlets:	Swagelok
	Gas Handling Upgrade Water Drains:	1/8" Swagelok
	*Electrical Requirements*
	Voltage:	Universal Electrical Input 100-250VAC
	Frequency:	50-60 Hz
	Power Rating:	120 Watts
	*Physical Characteristics*
	Control Unit Physical Dimensions:	19 D; 6.25 H; 18.5 W
	Gas Unit Physical Dimensions:	26.25 D; 12.75 H; 21.75 W
	Control Unit System Weight:	25 pounds
	Gas Unit System Weight:	100 to 125 pounds, depending upon options
	Operating Environment:	40F to 100F; 85% RH
	Cabinet Rating:	Indoor
*Installation Requirements*
Control Unit Clearance for Operation:	Back: 6, RH: 0, LH: 0, Top: 6
Gas Unit Clearance for Operation:	Back: 6, RH: 0, LH: 0, Top: 0
Software	Fideris FCPower ^TM software.