ABB PGC2005 Temperature Programmed GC
PGC2000 Series – Process Gas Chromatograph
A Gas Chromatograph – Built On
A Foundation Of Leadership
ABB manufactured and sold the first
on-line process gas chromatograph in
1957. In the decades since, ABB has
continually advanced its process GC
technology leadership. Now, ABB is
leading the way into the 21st Century
with the PGC2000 series of process
gas chromatographs.
The PGC2000 is the second generation
of Vista on-line process GC’s. ABB PGC
analyzers have set a new standard for
ease of use, quality and reliability. The
PGC2000 has also raised process GC
technical standards, with more compact
size, improved serviceability, superior
connectivity and digital analytical
control.
A More Compact Design
For Greater Space Savings
The PGC2000 has a significantly
smaller footprint than competitive
designs. The analyzer is only 19.5
inches (496 mm) wide. For most
configurations, there are no components, tubing or wiring on the left
side. That saves even more space in
installation. Analyzer-to-analyzer spacing has been reduced by over 19
inches (482 mm), significantly reducing the required shelter space for
multi-analyzer systems.
Improved Serviceability
The PGC2000 uses an integrated backplane that eliminates wiring harnesses
and terminal strips. All subsystems
such as temperature controllers, detector amplifiers, sensors, and options
are assigned specific, clearly labeled
plug locations. This self-documenting
concept greatly improves serviceability
and upgrade ability. It also improves
quality and reliability by eliminating
loose wiring connections and allowing
components and modules to be tested
before system installation.

Superior VistaNET2.0 Connectivity
Integration of the PGC2000 into
the process control loop is readily
achieved with the ABB VistaNET2.0
Integrated Process Analyzer Network
Architecture. VistaNET2.0 is an econo mical single-wire solution that enables
seamless connectivity to existing
Ethernet-based systems.
With VistaNET2.0 all process analytical
equipment can share the same net work for data exchange, with control
systems and higher-level processes, in
a true distributed network architecture.
VistaNET2.0 provides plant engineers,
maintenance engineers and other data
users with a common platform for data
collection, presentation and analysis.
Digital Analytical Control Functions
The PGC2000 offers standard digital
temperature and optional digital
pressure control. With digital controls,
temperature and pressure can be
set directly at the analyzer keypad or
remotely via VistaNET2.0 Digital control
reproduces temperature and pressure
settings far more precisely than analog
temperature controls or mechanical
pressure regulators.
The optional electronic pressure con trol improves chromatography by pro viding better resolution, exceptional
retention time stability, and faster ana lysis time. Ambient temperature, carrier
supply, and barometric pressure effects
are reduced, greatly improving ana lyzer stability. Analytical flows can
vary for different methods within the
same analyzer, enabling a wider range
of on-line and at-line applications.
Carrier gas consumption can be mini mized by turning carrier flow off
when not needed and by reducing or
eliminating split flows and flows to
vent during portions of the analysis.
Ease Of Operation
The PGC2000 Series offers a fast learn ing curve with minimal training. Ana lyzers can be placed on-line and kept
on-line with a minimum amount of
time spent learning the programming.
The PGC2000’s menu-driven interface,
front panel keypad and 5.6 inch (142
mm) diagonal graphics display allow
users to easily change, modify or edit
all analysis parameters. All front panel
functions are also available at any net work PC via VistaNET2.0 This allows
operating personnel to concentrate on
the analytical aspects of the applica tion instead of electronic/programming
concerns.
A World Class Analyzer Meets
World Standards
The PGC2000 Series is designed from
the ground up to meet current and
emerging international standards such
as CE, ATEX, CSA, and NEC/NRTL.
In most cases, the standard configura tion meets all required international
standards, minimizing analyzer variants
and assuring consistent performance
and safety.
Real-Time VistaBASIC
Flexibility and integration are critical
to a process chromatograph. ABB’s
VistaBASIC language provides additi onal flexibility in meeting customer
application requirements. Real-time
VistaBASIC allows the chromatogra phic controller to be used in a super visory capacity to monitor sample sys tems and interface with other devices
in more complex remote-controlled
systems.
VistaBASIC virtually eliminates the need
for a PLC in complex discrete sampling
systems. VistaBASIC provides interana lyzer communications, where measu rement values from one analyzer are
used in calculations on another, via
VistaNET2.0
While VistaBASIC can be used for
these more sophisticated analyzer
solutions, BASIC programming skills
are not required for typical analyzer
applications. Common uses for
VistaBASIC include calculated values
derived from measured component
valves, such as heating value (BTU).
VistaBASIC provides the tools for cus tom extensions to the chromatograph
controller’s capabilities and provides
full access to the extensive I/O of the
Vista controller.
Specialized PGC2000 Series
In addition to the standard PGC2000,
ABB Analytical offers several
specialty process gas chromato graphs:
PGC2002
Process Distillation
PGC2003
PNA (Paraffins, Naphthenes
and Aromatics)
PGC2005
Temperature Programmed GC
PGC2007
Fuel Sulfur Analyzer
PGC2009
Fast Temperature Programmed
GC for Simulated Distillation