publication date: Jun 15, 2012
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author/source: Siemens
Siemens
Maxum gas chromatographs are well-known for their range of application
capabilities and networking flexibility, and through continuous architectural
upgrades, the product has evolved significantly over the past 10 years.
Siemens Industry Automation Division, Process Analytics introduces the
Gas Chromatograph (GC)
Portal workstation software, an upgrade of the System Manager and EZChrom
software, enabling easier monitoring and modifications to Ethernet connected
Maxum GCs.
Fully
compatible with existing Maxum GCs in the field (4.0 or later), the new Gas
Chromatograph Portal workstation software integrates and refines System Manager
and EZChrom into a single software package. The Gas Chromatograph Portal
software resides on a PC workstation, and provides real-time status for all the
Maxum gas chromatographs on the network. Alarm monitoring, management and
suppression is as simple as clicking on the icon for the analyzer in question,
automatically calling up the intuitive screens with all of the analyzer's key
performance parameters displayed.
Each
GC on the network is continually updated to reflect the current analysis and
operating status, with analysis results, chromatograms and alarm logs stored
for easy reporting. Automatic data logging and reporting functions are
completely supported in the Gas Chromatograph Portal. User interface
features include easily changing gate times via gate markers with new settings,
or adding a new peak from the user friendly pop-up menu.
Developed
at Siemens' Bartlesville, Okla. plant, the global competence center for process
gas chromatography, the Gas Chromatograph Portal only strengthens the Maxum Gas
Chromatograph's versatility in the process analytics market.
Siemens
process gas chromatographs, including its Maxum, MicroSAM and Sitrans CV, are
used in all branches of fine chemicals, refining and hydrocarbon processing
industries, and perform chemical composition analysis of gases and liquids that
are present in all phases of production. Built for harsh environments
either directly online or nearby in at-line process measurement laboratories,
these gas chromatographs maintain application flexibility that enable the
sample analysis of feedstock, partially processed product stream, final
products and process by-products, including wastes and environmental
hazards. Gas chromatography is one of the most flexible of the processes
used for gas analysis, and is used to improve product quality and increase the
yield and energy efficiency of processes.
Siemens
Process Analytics is a full-service provider of total process analytical
solutions. The company integrates analytical products for the automatic
and unattended measurement of specific process and quality relevant
constituents, systems and application capabilities with support services to
provide improved safety, optimize production and reduce environmental impact of
its customers.
For more information about Siemens Process Analytics,
visit
www.usa.siemens.com/processanalytics.
Siemens
Industry Sector
is the world's leading supplier of innovative and environmentally friendly
products, solutions and services for industrial customers. With end-to-end
automation technology and industrial software, solid vertical-market expertise,
and technology-based services, the sector enhances its customers' productivity,
efficiency and flexibility. With a global workforce of more than 100,000
employees, the Industry Sector comprises the Industry Automation, Drive
Technologies and Customer Services Divisions as well as the Metals Technologies
Business Unit.
For more information, visit
http://www.usa.siemens.com/industry.
Siemens Industry Automation Division supports the entire
value chain of its industrial customers - from product design to production and
services - with an unmatched combination of automation technology, industrial
control technology and industrial software. With its software solutions, the
division can shorten the time-to-market of new products by up to 50 percent.
Industry Automation comprises five Business Units: Industrial Automation
Systems, Control Components and Systems Engineering, Sensors and
Communications, Siemens PLM Software and Water Technologies.
For more
information, visit
http://www.usa.siemens.com/automation.