The MAX 300-CAT Laboratory Gas Analyzer for Real-Time Gas Analysis and Reaction Monitoring

The MAX300-CAT is a quantitative gas analyzer with high-sensitivity, used for environmental research, reaction monitoring, and catalysis.

This quadrupole mass spectrometer is powerful and fast, and performs high precision quantitative analysis of every component present in a gas or vapor mixture. This spectrometer can also be equipped for the fully-automated sampling of multiple gas channels.

The MAX300-CAT has the ability to track concentration changes from ppb levels to 100% and provide continuous data updates within seconds. The spectrometer is a flexible, compact platform optimized for gas reaction studies in environmental analysis, process development, bioreactor control, and catalysis.

MAX300-CAT Laboratory Gas Analyzer- The MAX300-CAT is fast, compact, and easy to use. It can measure any gas or vapor sample concentration from ppb levels to 100%. Image Credit: Extrel

Laboratory Gas Analyzer Features

Complete quantitative sample composition

Measures any gas or vapor sample

Multiport sample selector for 61+ samples

High sensitivity: detection limit 500 ppb

Data acquisition: up to 1000 measurements/second

1-100, or 1-300 amu mass range

Fast response: measures changes to sample concentration in <300 ms

Real-time analysis of the input and effluent streams reveal what is happening in the reaction

MAX300-CAT Quadrupole Advantage

An ionizer is used by the mass spectrometer to break sample molecules into charged fragment ions that are separated based on their mass-to-charge ratio as they travel through the electric fields produced by the quadrupole mass filter.

The ions register a current at the detector creating a set of peaks known as a mass spectrum. Each compound has a unique spectrum.

Accurate Data, Endless Utility

Users can simply select the gases to measure, or the mass range to scan, in the software and the MAX300-CAT is configured to monitor a new process or reaction.

System Specifications:

Detectable compounds: Any vapor or gas sample

Detection range:

Dual detector option: 100% - 0.5 ppm

Faraday detector: 100% - 20 ppm

Analysis rate: Up to 1000 measurements per second

Gas consumption: 10 µL/min

Ionization energy control for reduced fragmentation

Heated inlet option available

Software:

VacuumPlus control software

Questor5 quantitative analysis package

Computer interface: USB or RS-232C

Filaments: Two, one active and one spare

Over-pressure protection provided by built-in Pirani and BA gauges

Mass range options: 1-200, 1-300 amu

6 mm quadrupole mass filter

Power supply: 110/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Weight: 55 lbs. (25 kg)

Dimensions (L x W x H): 465 x 465 x 571 mm

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Exceptional Worldwide Service and Support

Extrel has provided the highest quality support services have been provided for over 50 years for the thousands of instruments installed worldwide. Customers are provided with industry-leading support from certified and factory trained personnel at all stages of the analytical process.

Questor5 Quantitation Software Features

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Continuous, real-time, total composition measurements of any vapor or gas sample

Completely automated, high stability, high precision quantitative analysis of multiple sample streams

Number of analysis routines: Unlimited

Number of components: Unlimited

Automated or manual calibration

Data recorded as % or ppm

Automatic removal of spectral overlap

Sample selector configurations:- 16, 31, 46, 61+

Security levels: viewer, user, administrator

Security: 21 CFR Part 11

Analysis can be activated by external devices

External communications

Digital I/O, Modbus serial, Ethernet, OPC, analog I/O

Comprehensive spectral library included

NIST MS database and spectrum matching software optional

Number of user configurable data tags and alarms: Unlimited