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Excalibur XP Transmission Probes

High Precision Transmission Probe for Spectroscopic Online Measurements

The »Excalibur XP« process probe is the perfect choice when precision and reproducibility of measurement results are top priorities. It can be used for transmission measurements of liquids in a wide range of applications. This probe model is available in diameters 12, 20 mm and 25 mm.

The main areas of application for probes in the »Extremely Precise«  category can be found in the chemical, petrochemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. Frequent applications for this probe type include reaction tracking and concentration measurements of constituents.

The Hellma »Excalibur XP« can be installed in reactors as well as in pipelines. The Hellma Online Configurator allows and easy adaptation of the preconfigured basic version of the probe to individual process conditions, depending on the application. The probe is fully compatible with all common NIR spectrometers.

The »Excalibur XP« probe has a unique, high-performance measuring head and is also suitable for use in challenging applications due to its high transmission and path length accuracy.

Highest transmission due to high-quality materials and technologies

 

Extremely reliable measurement results thanks to monolithic measuring head

 

Great variability and easy adaptability of the products to a wide range of applications

 

High-quality materials and technologies for particularly reliable and reproducible measurement results

The Hellma  » Excalibur XP « has an elastomer-sealed, monolithic measuring head made of quartz or sapphire, in which several functions are combined in one optical component by thermal bonding. Bonding is a unique Hellma technology. Transitions between the bonded components are no longer optically detectable resulting in a very high transmission and best reproducibility of measurement results. It also allows a very good transferability of the methods between several probes of the same design.

 

 

Special Features

Precise and reproducible measurement results for challenging applications

The monolithic measuring head made of quartz or sapphire guarantees particularly reliable measurements due to stronger signals and thus a very high transmission. This ensures simple and accurate calibration.

 

Easy transferability of the models for simplified commissioning

The high reproducibility of the results ensures better transferability of the methods between identical probes. The Hellma "Excalibur XP" is constructed with standardized components from a modular system. The same optical design is also available for laboratory probes. This reduces the commissioning effort considerably and saves costs.

 

High adaptability of the products to a wide range of process conditions

The Hellma "Excalibur XP" can be installed in reactors as well as in pipelines.With the help of the Hellma Online Configurator, the pre-configured standard version of the probe can be easily adapted to individual process conditions depending on the application. The probe is fully compatible with all common NIR spectrometers.

 

Fast availability for higher process reliability and optimal plant efficiency

The components of this probe model are kept in stock. This ensures rapid availability The supply of spare parts is guaranteed. Repairs can be handled quickly.

 

Also available elektro-polished for better cleanability

For use on equipment requiring exceptional cleanliness, as is the case in a GMP regulated environment, this probe model is also available electropolished to reduce carryover.

 

If needed, constructed with highly robust materials

For most demanding process applications under extreme conditions, this probe is also available in sapphire or Hastelloy.

»Excalibur XP« with a wide range of application

Chemistry

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

The main areas of application for probes in the "Xtremely Precise" category lie in the chemical, petrochemical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Typical applications for the »Excalibur XP«

Sehr präzise Reaktionsverfolgung

Konzentrationsmessung von Inhaltsstoffen

Prüfung des Wareneingangs

Important parameters that often play a decisive role in manufacturing processes in the respective industries and can be precisely determined with the Excalibur XP are:

Chemistry

  • amine number

  • OH number

  • acid number

  • iodine number

  • peroxide number

Pharma

  • API content

  • water content

  • Homogeneity

  • Cleaning validation

Biotechnology

  • nutrient concentration

Petro Chemistry

  • Octane number

  • Composition of liquefied natural gas (LNG)

Technical Data

Model Excalibur XP
Measurement Principle Transmission
Outer Diameter 12 / 20 / 25 mm
Optical Pathlength 1, 2, 5, 10 mm or
20 mm (Ø 20 or 25 mm)
Pathlength Tolerance Quartz ±0,01 mm, Sapphire ±0,05 mm
Optical Material Quartz Glass or Sapphire
Probe Body Material Stainless Steel 1.4571 (316Ti) or Hastelloy C-22 (2.4602)
Sealing Technology Kalrez 6375 / 6230 / 6380 / 7075
Spectral Range NIR or UV/Vis  
Optical Connection F-SMA socket and ATEX PMA housing NW 23 or 2 m glass fiber with stainless steel spiral hose, 2x F-SMA connector and ATEX PMA housing
Lightguide Technology Standard fiber optics or high temperature fiber optics
Process Connection Withour flange or different EN/DIN/ASME flanges or according to customer specification
Pressure Range 0 to 40 bar (depending on the process connection, class 300 = overpressure at RT, 31 bar at 200 °C, 27 bar at 300 °C, 25 bar at 400°C)
Probe Barrel Not suitable for Swagelok
Maximum Immersion Depth Without flange: 100 mm-640 mm (Ø 12 and 20 mm), 940 mm (Ø 25 mm), with flange 600 mm (Ø 12 and 20 mm), 900 mm (Ø 25 mm)
Minimum Immersion Depth 30 mm + optical pathlength
Length of Probe Barrel Without flange: immersion depth + 10 mm / with flange immersion depth + 50 mm
Additional Functions Internal purging of body probe (optional)
Temperature Restrictions T max: optical connection 150 °C (without ext. fibers), Copex PMA 130 °C (85°C for ATEX)
Temperature 5 °C to 180 °C  (Standard Fiber Optics) / -80 to 300°C (high temperature fiber optics)
Scope of Delivery Immersion Probe, Manual, Customer's Drawing, Certificate of the Pressure Test, Protocol of Transmission Test, Transport Case

 

Reaction processes that can be tracked with the »Excalibur XP«:

  • Esterification
  • Epoxidation
  • Hydrolysis
  • Hydrogenation
  • Fractionation Control
  • many others
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Excalibur XP (Datasheet_EN)

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Optical Probes / Measuring Cells (Brochure EN)

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Probe and Flow Cell Configurator

Hellma offers the largest selection of products worldwide and the highest level of expertise to support your online measurements from UV to IR. Find the right measuring interface quickly and easily or configure your individual immersion probe or measurement cell.

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More information about our process probes can be found here.

Accessories

Here is a selection of accessories for our process probes:

Fiber Optic Cables

SMA Adapter

Protective Hoses

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