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MINISCAN IR Vision

Top Performer in Portable Fuel Analysis


The MINISCAN IR VISION is a high speed, compact and robust FTIR fuel analyzer for the comprehensive and automatic measurement of gasoline, jet and diesel fuels. The analyzer is configured to measure more than 100 fuel parameters and components for fuel blending, for quality inspection and to check compliance with fuel specifications directly at the point of sale.

100+ Preconfigured Parameters measured
Compound Analysis is performed according to the international standards ASTM D5845 for oxygenates, ASTM D6277 and EN 238 for Benzene and EN 14078 for Biodiesel blends. A built-in temperature regulated density meter allows for exact determination and stability of fuel density. Octane and Cetane Number, Distillation, Vapor Pressure and other fuel properties are automatically determined from the full IR spectrum using Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis and advanced chemometric models following ASTM E1655. Several thousand data points are used to achieve best prediction accuracy.

Data based on real samples collected and analyzed by SGS®!
For predicted properties, MINISCAN IR VISION operates calibration data, that has to adhere to the strictest quality standards. As a unique feature the instrument is equipped with a database of samples that have been collected and analyzed by SGS!

High Quality Portable Technology
MINISCAN IR Vision is unmatched in its class of portable fuel analyzers. The thermoelectric temperature regulation of the instrument´s filling system, measuring cells and integrated density meter maximizes accuracy in measuring volume and mass percent of fuel compounds.

Robust for Field Use
Durability makes the instrument ideal for the challenges encountered during field or mobile testing. The MINISCAN IR Vision incorporates Grabner´s proven, robust and bubble free metal filling system. The instrument is protected by the shock and vibration tested Vision platform housing. The double interferometer is mounted with a self aligning mirror system, that allows automatic correction of intensity shifts after a rough drive over a bumpy road. A robust, 10” full color industrial touchscreen guarantees the highest visibility and ease of use even under rough environmental conditions. For field use, the instrument can be run with a 12V car adapter.

KEY FEATURES
  • Portable Fuel Analyzer for Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel and Biofuel Blends
  • Contamination Detection: Automatic Distance Analysis between Spectra
  • 10” Industrial Full Color Touchscreen
  • Smart 2+1 Cell Design
  • Laser Controlled Spectrometer
  • Full Spectrum PLS Analysis Using Superior Processing Power
  • Beam Splitter: Ge-Coated KBR
  • Bubble Free and Robust Metal Filling System
  • Thermoelectric Temperature Regulation of Filler, Density Meter and Cells
  • Remote Access. Anywhere. Anytime.

Models
Dedicated models for Gasoline or Diesel analysis are available. The PRO model performs analysis of Gasoline, Diesel and Jet Fuel. Dedicated models can be upgraded to a professional model.

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    Top Performer in Portable Fuel Analysis


    Models available:
    • MINISCAN IR VISION Gasoline
    • MINISCAN IR VISION Diesel
    • MINISCAN IR VISION Professional (Gasoline, Diesel and Jet Fuel)
    70+ GASOLINE PARAMETERS
    PROPERTIES
    Range1)
    RON
    70 - 110
    MON
    65 - 105
    AKI
    67 - 107
    Distillation
    IBP, T10, T50, T90, FBP
    Evaporation
    E70, E100, E150 (°C)
    E200, E300 (°F)
    RVP & DVPE
    40 - 105 kPa
    Density
    0 - 3 g/cm3
    Precision (Density)
    r s.d. = ± 0.0005 g/cm3
    Driveabilty Index
    VOC Emissions Calculator
    Vapor Lock Index (VLI)
    Unlimited User-Defined Parameters

    AROMATICS
    Range2)
    Benzene
    0 - 10 m%
    Toluene
    0 - 20 m%
    m-Xylene
    0 - 20 m%
    o-Xylene
    0 - 20 m%
    p-Xylene
    0 - 20 m%
    Ethyl benzene
    0 - 20 m%
    Propyl benzene
    0 - 20 m%
    Mesitylene
    0 - 20 m%
    Durene
    0 - 20 m%
    Naphthalene
    0 - 10 m%
    Pseudocumene
    0 - 20 m%
    2-/3-/4-Ethyl toluene
    0 - 20 m%
    Other Aromatics
    0 - 20 m%


    OXYGENATES
    Range2)
    MTBE
    0 - 20 m%
    TAME
    0 - 20 m%
    ETBE
    0 - 20 m%
    DIPE
    0 - 20 m%
    Methanol
    0 - 15 m%
    Ethanol
    0 - 40 m%
    Iso-Propanol
    0 - 20 m%
    2-Butanol
    0 - 25 m%
    tert-Butanol
    0 - 25 m%
    Sec-Butylacetate
    0 - 10 m%
    Iso-Butylacetate
    0 - 10 m%
    Dimethylcarbonate
    0 - 10 m%
    Dimethoxymethane
    0 - 10 m%
    Acetone
    0 - 25 m%
    Other Oxygenates
    0 - 20 m%


    OCTANE BOOSTERS
    Range2)
    MMT/CMT (mg/l)
    0 - 10,000
    Manganese (MMT)
    0 - 2500
    DCPD
    0 - 15 m%
    Nitromethane
    0 - 9 m%


    OTHERS
    Range2)
    Cyclohexane
    0 - 100 m%


    ANILINES
    Range2)
    Aniline
    0 - 5 m%
    N-Me-Aniline
    0 - 5 m%
    N, N-Dimethylaniline
    0 - 5 m%
    m-Methylaniline
    0 - 5 m%
    o-Methylaniline
    0 - 5 m%
    p-Methylaniline
    0 - 5 m%


    TOTAL PARAMETERS
    Range1) 2)
    Total Oxygen
    0 - 12 m%
    Total Aromatics
    0 - 80 m%
    Total Olefins
    0 - 80 m%
    Di-Olefins
    0 - 20 m%
    Total Aniline
    0 - 5 m%
    Total Esters
    0 - 5 m%


    20+ DIESEL PARAMETERS
    PROPERTIES
    Range1)
    Cetane Number
    20 - 80
    Cetane Index
    20 - 80
    Kinematic Viscosity @40°C
    0 - 10 mm2/s
    Dynamic Viscosity @40°C
    0 - 10 mPas
    CFPP
    -50°C to +20°C
    Distillation / Recovery
    IBP, T10/50/65/85/90/95, FBP, R250, R350
    Density
    0 - 3 g/cm3 (r s.d. = ± 0.0005 g/cm3)


    COMPONENTS
    Range2)
    Total Aromatics
    0 - 80 m%
    Poly Nuclear Aromatics
    0 - 50 m%
    Cetane Improver: EHN, IPN
    0 - 10,000 ppm
    Biodiesel (FAME, FAEE)
    0 - 40 v%


    15+ JET FUEL PARAMETERS
    Properties
    Range1)
    Flashpoint
    -20°C to +100 °C
    Freezing Point
    -80°C to +20 °C
    Kinematic Viscosity @ -20°C
    0 - 10 mm²/s
    Distillation
    IBP, T10/ 50/90/95, FBP, E10/50, R200
    Smoke Point
    0 - 1000 mm
    Total Aromatics
    0 - 40 m%
    Naphtalenes
    0 - 5m%
    MSEP
    60 - 100 %
    Density
    0 - 3 g/cm3 (rs.d.= 0.0005 g/cm3 )


    COMPONENTS
    Range2)
    Biodiesel (FAME)
    0 - 0.12 m%


    Specifications
    Standards
    ASTM D1655, D5845, D6277, D7777, D7806, E1655; EN 238, EN 14078; ISO 15212;
    Correlation to
    ASTM D56/D3828, D86, D323, D445, D1319, D1322, D1655, D1840, D2386/D7153, D3948, D5191, D6371, D6378, D6379, D613, D2699, D2700; ISO 3104, 3405, 5163, 5164, 5165; EN 116, EN 13016;
    Spectrometer
    Temperature and Laser Regulated, 2+1 Cell-FTIR
    Density Measurement
    Temperature Regulated Oscillating U-Tube Cell
    Warm Up / Scanning Time
    <30s / 80s (Multiple Scans)
    Units of Measurement
    v%, m%
    Touch-Screen
    10” full color touch screen
    Interfaces
    2x USB, 2x LAN
    Power Supply
    100-264 V AC, 47-63 Hz, 130 W
    (field application: DC adaptor for 12 V vehicle battery)
    Dimensions / Weight
    293 x 390 x 280 mm (10.5" x 15.4" x 11" / 12 kg (26 lb)


    1) Range and Quality of Property Prediction depends on database used.
    2) The lowest concentration value is the Limit of Detection (LOD).

    Continuous product development may make it necessary to change product specifications without notice.

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    ASTM D56
     Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

    ASTM D86
     Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure

    ASTM D323
     Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)

    ASTM D445
     Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

    ASTM D613
     Standard Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil

    ASTM D975
     Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils

    ASTM D976
     Standard Test Method for Calculated Cetane Index of Distillate Fuels

    ASTM D1319
     Standard Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption

    ASTM D1322
     Standard Test Method for Smoke Point of Kerosine and Aviation Turbine Fuel

    ASTM D1840
     Standard Test Method for Naphthalene Hydrocarbons in Aviation Turbine Fuels by Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry

    ASTM D2386
     Standard Test Method for Freezing Point of Aviation Fuels

    ASTM D2699
     Standard Test Method for Research Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel

    ASTM D2700
     Standard Test Method for Motor Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel

    ASTM D3948
     Standard Test Method for Determining Water Separation Characteristics of Aviation Turbine Fuels by Portable Separometer

    ASTM D4814
     Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel

    ASTM D5191
     Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method)

    ASTM D5845
     Standard Test Method for Determination of MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE, Methanol, Ethanol and tert-Butanol in Gasoline by Infrared Spectroscopy

    ASTM D6277
     Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene in Spark-Ignition Engine Fuels Using Mid Infrared Spectroscopy

    ASTM D6371
    Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point

    ASTM D6378
     Standard Test Method for Determination of Vapor Pressure (VPx) of Petroleum Products, Hydrocarbons, and Hydrocarbon-Oxygenate Mixtures (Triple Expansion Method)

    ASTM D6379
     Standard Test Method for Determination of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Types in Aviation Fuels and Petroleum Distillates—High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method with Refractive Index Detection

    ASTM D7153
     Standard Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption (Automatic Laser Method)

    ASTM D7170
     Standard Test Method for Determination of Derived Cetane Number (DCN) of Diesel Fuel Oils—Fixed Range Injection Period, Constant Volume Combustion Chamber Method

    ASTM D7344
     Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure (Mini Method)

    ASTM D7777
     Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Liquid Petroleum by Portable Digital Density Meter

    ASTM D7806
     Standard Test Method for Determination of the Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Content of a Blend of Biodiesel and Petroleum-Based Diesel Fuel Oil Using Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy

    ASTM E1655
     Standard Practices for Infrared Multivariate Quantitative Analysis

    EN 116
     Diesel and domestic heating fuels - Determination of cold filter plugging point

    EN 590
     Automotive fuels - Diesel - Requirements and test methods

    EN 228
     Automotive fuels - Unleaded petrol - Requirements and test methods

    EN 238
     Liquid petroleum products - Petrol - Determination of the benzene content by infrared spectrometry

    EN13016-1+2
     PART 1: Liquid petroleum products - Vapour pressure - Part 1: Determination of air saturated vapour pressure (ASVP) and calculated dry vapour pressure equivalent (DVPE)
    PART 2: Liquid petroleum products - Vapour pressure - Part 2: Determination of absolute pressure(AVP) between 40 °C and 100 °C

    EN 14078
     Liquid petroleum products - Determination of fatty methyl ester (FAME) content in middle distillates - Infrared spectrometry method

    EN 16144
     Liquid petroleum products - Determination of ignition delay and derived cetane number (DCN) of middle distillate fuels - Fixed range injection period, constant volume combustion chamber method

    IP 123
     Petroleum Products - Determination of distillation characteristics at atmospheric pressure

    IP 559
    Determination Of Density Of Middle Distillate Fuels - Hand Held Oscillating U-tube Density Meter Method

    ISO 3104
     Standard Practice for Calculating Viscosity Index From Kinematic Viscosity at 40 and 100°C

    EN ISO 3405
     Petroleum products -- Determination of distillation characteristics at atmospheric pressure

    EN ISO 5163
     Petroleum products -- Determination of knock characteristics of motor and aviation fuels -- Motor method

    EN ISO 5164
     Petroleum products -- Determination of knock characteristics of motor fuels -- Research method

    EN ISO 5165
     Petroleum products - Determination of the ignition quality of diesel fuels - Cetane engine method

    ISO 15212-1
     Oscillation-type density meters - Part 1: Laboratory instruments.