Ice Man
Ice Man
Ice Man
ICEMAN™ 100
The Iceman cometh! Here to address the unique
requirements of moisture analysis in HFCs and
refrigerants, the Iceman heralds the latest develop- ments
in MEECO's electrolytic technology. No stranger to
refrigerants, MEECO has long served your market with its
Moisture Mite and NEP-F devices. But today's alternative
refrigerants call for the special temperature-controlled
sample condi- tioning only the Iceman provides.
Regardless of the environment, hot or cold, the Iceman
automatically provides optimal consistency of the sample
BENEFITS
gas temperature. It does so by inte- grating a vaporizing ❏ Sample consistency. Because today's alternative
valve with two automatically controlled heaters and a refrigerants require temperature stability to assure
temperature-sensing device. The overall design positions accurate moisture analysis, MEECO developed an
the heat exchanger to pre-condition the sample just effective means to pre-set and maintain sample
before it reaches the sensor. In this way, you enjoy temperature regardless of your environment. The
exceptional accuracy without the hassle and the potential externally mounted vaporizing valve utilizes a unique
for contamination associated with collecting grab heat exchange system and ambient temperature to pre-
samples. flash the liquid refrigerant sample before it is introduced
to the main body of the analyzer. The internal
Indeed, the Iceman, a portable device, works equally well in heater system insures only a vapor phase sample
the field or in the lab. Its modular design and sturdy, non- reaches the sensing cell.
corrosive NEMA 4X case lets you take it almost anywhere.
The Iceman comes equipped with an internal 24 Vdc lead ❏ On the Spot Analysis. Portable and self-con-
acid rechargeable battery, in addition to an external, tained, the Iceman works where you are, with no need to
universal power supply. Plus, the Iceman monitors carry samples back to the lab. Get an analysis in
continuously if you prefer a fixed location. It's also CE- minutes right at the truck loading site. The integral digital
marked, so you can use it throughout Europe. display allows direct indica- tion at point of use, as well
as quick field config- uration of control parameters. The
Moreover, the IceMan features state-of-the-art elec- tronics. unit also includes low battery indicator light.
Now, with the push of a button, you can choose to measure
moisture in ppmV or ppmW. ❏ Low Cost of Ownership. The Iceman won't melt
And, with the optional RS232 port, you can send data over time. Highly reliable, the Iceman has no
to a printer, a computer or other control device. consumables, and its sensor requires low-cost cleaning
& resensitizing on a yearly basis, given typical usage.
APPLICATIONS Plus, being based on an absolute technology frees you
Refrigerant manufacturers and users. Fire from costly, time consuming and often frustrating
extinguishers. calibration versus a mois- ture standard.
Propellants in aerosol cans to replace CFCs. Air
conditioners. Heat pumps. ❏ Ease of Operation. Just turn the Iceman on,
connect the sample line and, with a simple
adjustment of the external vaporizing valve, set your
sample flow rate. Mode/Enter key, along with simple
Up and Down keys, make using the
menu quick and simple. The Iceman will automatically ❏ Real Versatility. To switch gases, make a few simple set-
provide a direct indication of the water vapor content of up changes using the front panel key-pad and the convenient
the gas and let you know when you reach a final value. menu. No internal switch settings or hardware changes are
required to use the IceMan with different CFC and HCFC
❏ Communications Capabilities. Every IceMan is
refrigerants.
equipped with a 0 to 1 Vdc analog output, scaleable
using the front panel display and touch pad. An option- ❏ On-line Verification. Use the simple Delta Flow proce-
al RS232 port lets you send readings to a printer, dure to quickly verify sensor linearity and performance on-line.
Distributed Control System, or other control device.
Iceman Specifications
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