The PurgEye 1000 Remote Weld Purge Monitor Oxygen Gas Analyser is a solution developed by HFT® for measuring oxygen levels during welding processes in long tube lines or pipeline sections, where it may be impractical to measure the purge gas exhaust close to the weld. By fitting a sensing head directly at the weld location, the monitor can measure the oxygen level in the purge gas and transmit the information electronically to a remote monitor and operator located up to 1 km away. This ensures accurate weld purge readings and prevents adverse effects from oxidation. The portable monitor has a range from 1000 ppm down to 1 ppm, with an accuracy of 10 ppm, and the stainless steel sensing head can be easily manoeuvered through pipes as small as 1″ (25 mm) in diameter.
Benefits
- Accurate measurement of oxygen levels in weld purge gas down to 10 ppm (parts per million)
- Ability to measure purge gas exhaust up to 1 km away from the weld location
- Avoids the drawbacks of measuring oxygen levels in the joint gap, where outside oxygen and variable factors can affect accuracy
- Ensures correct weld purge readings and prevents adverse effects of oxidation on the joint
- Portable and compact design for easy handling and manoeuverability
- Equipped with a stainless steel sensing head that connects to various tube, pipe, and pipeline Weld Purging Systems
- Only requires one cable for power and data transmission
- Suitable for pipes with a diameter as small as 1″ (25 mm)
- Provides real-time readings on an easily readable display
- Supports data logging for quality control and compliance purposes.
What’s In The Box
- PurgeNet™ Smart Cable for transferring Weld Purge Data
- PurgeLog™ Data Logging Software (USB Data Stick)
- Docking station
- Sample tube set with filter
- Sturdy protective storage carrying and presentation case (a spare/replacement case is available for purchase)
- Calibration Certificate (valid for 12 months)
- User Instruction Manual
- Mains power lead or cable with international plug adaptors
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FAQs
1. What sort of sensor is used in the Argweld® PurgEye® 1000 ‘Remote’ Weld Purge Monitor®.
The Argweld® PurgEye® 1000 Remote Weld Purge Monitor® uses a solid state sensor of a unique design. It is much lower in cost than other sensors, has a faster reaction time than other sensors and has a long life.
2. What is the intended application for the Argweld® PurgEye® 1000 Remote Weld Purge Monitor®?
The Argweld® PurgEye® 1000 Remote Weld Purge Monitor® allows the sensing head to be placed up to 1km away from the instrument so that readings from inside a pipeline or pipe fabrication can be taken directly at the joint.
3. Is the Argweld® PurgEye® 1000 Remote Weld Purge Monitor® sensitive to electrical disturbances?
Each instrument has shielding to prevent most forms of interference. Quality Control Test and Inspection criteria are designed to account for as many variables as possible. It is extremely rare that electrical interference will affect the monitor.
4. My Company needs a Calibration Certificate once a year for all instruments. How do I obtain one?
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® has a recalibration facility. Contact us for pricing.
5. What is the minimum pipe size in which the sensor head can be used?
1” (25 mm) diameter).
6. What is the sensor head housing made from?
Stainless steel.
7. Do I need to fix the sensing head to the purging system?
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® can supply fixtures for the head to be mounted in a stable fashion to any kind of mechanical or inflatable pipe purging system.
8. What is inside the sensor head?
The sensor head contains an electro-mechanical pump to ensure a steady flow of exhaust gas across the sensor for stable measurement purposes.
9. Can Weld Purge Monitors® only be used when purging with argon?
The PurgEye® Weld Purge Monitors® measure the oxygen level within any gas, not only inert gases. They can be used to monitor the oxygen level when using inert gases such as argon and helium and also non-inert gases including nitrogen and nitrogen/ hydrogen mixes
10. What is PurgeNet™?
PurgeNet™ controls the welding power sources such as orbital welders and any other automatic welding systems to switch on and off according to oxygen levels, transferring data easily with the ability to link to external devices.
