The Portable Fuel Property Analyzer (PFPA) provides rapid fuel analysis anywhere it’s needed: the plant, port, or field. Analysis is obtained in seconds using only a 2 mL fuel sample.

Specifications

Fuel properties: Developed and validated according to ASTM E1655

Operation: Warm-up Time: 1 minute; Measurement Time: 10 seconds

Sampling: 2 mL glass vials (disposable)

Analyzer:

- Measurement type: Near Infrared Spectroscopy

- Optical design: Dispersive (no moving parts)

- Light source: Incandescent Lamp

Detector: 256 pixel InHaAs

Spectral resolution: 3 – 6 nm (20 – 30 cm-1)

Spectral range: 1000 to 1600 nm

Calibration: Factory set using NIST standard lamp

Analysis calibration: Each unit is calibrated with a diverse matrix of over 800 fuels

System check: Methylene Chloride Matrix

Outlier detection: Non fuel or contaminated fuel rejected

Data system computer: Tablet with Windows 8.1

Sample storage: Over 1000 measurements

Data export: USB Port, Ethernet, WiFi

Data printout: Thermal Printer

Environment

- Dimensions: 7x13x16 in. (17.4x33x40.6cm)

- Weight: 14 lbs (6.24kg)

Power: 120/240 VAC 50/60 Hz or 12 VDC with automotive lighter adapter. (Optional rechargeable battery pack)

Operating temperature: -13 to +122°F (-25 to +50°C)

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