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Portable Combustion Analyzer

PCA® - Portable Combustion Analyzer

The PCA® is ideal for oil and gas burner set up, clean and check fuel burning appliances, boiler maintenance and service work and CO testing.

The PCA® is the perfect tool for furnace and boiler service technicians who need to determine carbon Monoxide (CO) safety and combustion efficiency in combustion applications. Residential and commercial furnaces, hot water heaters and boilers are just a few typical applications. The PCA® directly measures and displays flue gas O2, primary and stack temperatures, draft, differential pressure, NO(X) and CO. Simultaneously, the instrument calculates and displays combustion efficiency, excess air, CO2, NO(X)-Ref. O2 and CO air free. The large display shows eight different values simultaneously with a backlight.

The advanced communication features of the PCA® 55 and the PCA® 65 allow the user to store up to 100 tests, customize each combustion test with customer information, generate a personalized printout, and download all of this information to a personal computer for record keeping and trend analysis.

With these new advanced communication features, it is easier to meet regulatory requirements and provide added value services to customers.

Features & Benefits

  • Directly measures and displays flue gas Oxygen, temperatures, Draft, CO and NOx
  • Calculates and displays combustion efficiency, excess air, carbon dioxide, and CO air free
  • Large display shows eight different values simultaneously with back light
  • Long life, disposable batteries with an optional 120 VAC power supply
  • Two year warranty on instrument and toxic sensors, one year warranty on O2 sensor
  • Draft, CO, NOx measurements (optional)
  • Seven North American fuels
  • Optional probes for a variety of applications
  • Dated results can be recalled to the display screen at any time
  • Separate temperature sensor for combustion air
  • Performs local emissions reporting quicker than ever before by selecting the O2 reference between 0 and 15% O2 (PCA 55 & 65 units only)
  • Stores up to 100 combustion tests for downloading to PC or printer (PCA 55 & 65 units only)

Specifications:

  • Power: Four replaceable, AA-size batteries (optional 120 VAC power supply)
  • Battery Life: Approx. 8 continuous hours
  • Measures: Oxygen level, primary/air temperature, stack gas temperature, Carbon Monoxide (optional), and draft (optional)
  • Calculates: Combustion efficiency, excess air, Carbon Dioxide, and Carbon Monoxide (air free)
  • Weight: 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) instrument only
  • Dimensions: 7.9"x3.3"x2" (200x85x50 mm)

Ordering Information

Part NumberDescription
24-8040PCA 10 with Oxygen, Air Temp., Stack Temp.
24-8041PCA 15 with Oxygen, Air Temp., Stack Temp., Draft
24-8042PCA 20 with Oxygen, Air Temp., Stack Temp., Carbon Monoxide
24-8045PCA 35 with Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, NOx and Draft
24-8244PCA 35 Kit: Same features as 24-8045, plus an IrDA Wireless Printer
24-8143PCA 55 Advanced PCA instrument with Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide and Draft
24-8249PCA 55 Kit: Same features as 24-8143, plus an IrDA Wireless Printer
24-8145PCA 65 Advanced PCA instrument with Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Draft and NOx
24-8245PCA 65 Kit: Same features as 24-8145, plus an IrDA Wireless Printer

Instrument comes complete with: Carrying case, probe and hose assembly, factory calibrated and installed sensor(s), instruction manual, user guide, batteries (packaged separately), and a two year warranty.

Replacement Parts & Accessories

Part NumberDescription
06-8733Printer paper, one roll per package
07-1644Replacement Filter Element (short, white), pkg. of 3
19-3037Probe stop
19-3265Replacement water trap / filter assembly
21-7006True Spot® Smoke Test Kit
24-0788Replacement O2 sensor
24-0789Replacement CO sensor
24-0881Replacement NO sensor
24-0863CO sensor filter
24-0862NO sensor filter
24-0885External power supply 120V
24-1168Protective rubber boot
24-3004Complete probe & hose assembly
24-1400IrDA wireless printer, w/ 4 AA alkaline batteries
24-1229IrDA wireless printer, w/ rechargeable batteries
24-1310Printer paper (5 roll pack)
24-7059Calibration Kit, including regulator, tubing, and fittings
24-07941000 ppm CO & 1000 ppm H2 in nitrogen
24-0492500 ppm CO calibration gas cylinder
24-8214Pressure Accessory Kit
24-8414Thermocouple Replacement Kit, 12” probe
104-1797Thermocouple, 10 feet
104-1798Thermocouple, 1 inch