eraspec X
The portable FTIR fuel analyzer.
The eraspec X is the world’s smallest lab-grade mid-FTIR fuel analyzer. At the push of a button eraspec X delivers a detailed fingerprint of gasoline and diesel fuels using only 3 mL of sample. Thanks to its rugged, full metal housing eraspec X is the perfect tool for ultrafast measurements inside mobile labs or even directly in the field, still offering lab-grade precision.
360° View
FTIR fingerprinting of fuels with lab-grade precision
eraspec X is the perfect solution for FTIR fingerprinting of fuels, providing a detailed view on the fuel’s composition and quality, including the measurement of aromatics, oxygenates and FAME.
It outperforms GC methods in terms of cost efficiency, speed, and operational simplicity without the loss of analytical capabilities.
Rugged & portable with automated reference measurements
eraspec X is a lab-grade mid-FTIR spectrometer built inside a portable and rugged aluminum housing making it ideal for on-site fuel analysis. Whether you are testing gasoline or diesel fuel, eraspec X provides fast and reliable results in the lab as well as in the field. eraspec X is factory calibrated and comes with a built-in reference cell that allows for fully automated reference measurements. The measurement itself is fully automated and requires only 3 mL of sample. In less than one minute eraspec X delivers a detailed fingerprint of gasoline and diesel fuels.
Simple analysis with special fuel modules
With its modular design the analysis of gasoline or diesel fuel becomes simple routine. Specialized modules cover the detection of benzene (EN 238) and FAME (EN 14078). Advanced modules for the measurement of fuel ethanol and fuel methanol are also available. eraspec X directly derives the concentrations of all relevant fuel components and immediately displays the results. Optionally eraspec X offers chemometric models to evaluate the spectrum for significant parameters such as RON, MON, DVPE, cetane number, distillation and evaporation fractions without needing complex and time-consuming methods.
Available Fuel Modules
eraspec X is available with the following modules:
- Gasoline module
(ASTM D5845, D6277) - EU Benzene module
(EN 238) - Diesel fuel module
(ASTM D7806) - EU FAME module
(EN 14078) - Fuel ethanol module
- Fuel methanol module
Module Parameters
Gasoline
Gasoline substances module
| Aromatics2 | Range |
|---|---|
| Benzene | 0 – 10 Vol% |
| Toluene | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| o-Xylene | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| m-Xylene | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| p-Xylene | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Propylbenzene | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| 4-Ethyltoluene | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| Pseudocumol | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Mesitylene | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Naphthalene | 0 – 10 Vol% |
| All other Aromatics | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| Oxygenate Parameters2 | Range |
|---|---|
| MTBE | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| ETBE | 0 – 25 Vol% |
| TAME | 0 – 25 Vol% |
| TAEE | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| DIPE | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| Methanol | 0 – 15 Vol% |
| Ethanol | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| tert-Butanol | 0 – 25 Vol% |
| Dimethylcarbonate (DMC) | 0 – 15 Vol% |
| Nitromethane | 0 – 10 Vol% |
| All other Oxygenate | 0 – 15 Vol% |
| Sum Parameters | Range |
|---|---|
| Total Aromatics1 | 0 – 80 Vol% |
| Total Olefins1 | 0 – 80 Vol% |
| Di-Olefins2 | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| Total Oxygenates2 | 0 – 25 Vol% |
| Total Oxygen2 | 0 – 12 m% |
| Total Anilines2 | 0 – 25 Vol% |
| Esters2 | 0 – 30 Vol% |
| Saturates | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Octane Boosters2 | Range |
|---|---|
| MMT (100µm-cell) | 20 – 10000 mg/l |
| CMT (100µm-cell) | 20 – 10000 mg/l |
| Manganese (by MMT) | 5 – 2500 mg/l |
| DCPD (Dicyclopentadiene) | 0 – 15 Vol% |
| Anilines2 | Range |
|---|---|
| N-Methylaniline | 0 – 15 Vol% |
Optional: Gasoline properties module
| Properties1 | Range |
|---|---|
| Research Octane Number (RON) | 70 – 110 |
| Motor Octane Number (MON) | 60 – 105 |
| Anti Knock Index (AKI) | 65 – 107 |
| RVP & DVPE | 35 – 105 kPa |
| Distillation fractions | IBP, T10, T50, T90, FBP |
| Evaporation fractions | E70, E100, E200, E300, E150 |
Easy addition of unlimited user-defined properties.
1 … The range and repeatability for all correlated properties depend on the used database.
2 … Lowest concentrations correspond to the limit of detection (LOD), all concentrations in Vol% and wt%
Diesel
Diesel substances module
| Parameters | Range |
|---|---|
| Total Aromatics1 | 0 – 80 Vol% |
| Polynuclear Aromatics (PNA)1 | 0 – 80 Vol% |
| Cetane Improver (2-EHN, IPN)2 | 50 – 20 000 mg/l |
| Dimethoxymethane (Methylal)2 | 0 – 20 Vol% |
| Biodiesel (FAME, FAAE)2 | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Vegetable Oil2 | 0 – 65 Vol% |
Optional: Diesel properties module
| Properties1 | Range |
|---|---|
| Cetane Number | 20 – 80 |
| Cetane Index | 20 – 80 |
| Distillation fractions | T10, T50, T85, T90, T95 |
| Evaporation fractions | E250, E350 |
| CFPP | -39 – 6 °C |
| Visco40 | 2.1 – 3.8 cSt |
Easy addition of unlimited user-defined properties.
1 … The range and repeatability for all correlated properties depend on the used database.
2 … Lowest concentrations correspond to the limit of detection (LOD), all concentrations in Vol% and wt%.
Jet Fuel
| Properties1 | Range |
|---|---|
| Freezing Point | -80 – -20 °C |
| Flash Point | -20 – +100 °C |
| Smoke Point | 0 – 1000 mm |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 1.2 – 2.1 mPas |
| Viscosity at -20°C | 0 – 10 mPas |
| Distillation fractions | IBP, T10, T50, T65, T85, T90, T95, FBP |
| MSEP | 50 – 100 % |
| Parameters | Range |
|---|---|
| Total Aromatics1 | 0 – 80 Vol% |
| FAME concentration2 | 0 – 6 Vol% |
| Polynuclear Aromatics (PNA)1 | 0 – 10 Vol% |
Easy addition of unlimited user-defined properties.
1 … The range and repeatability for all correlated properties depend on the used database.
2 … Lowest concentrations correspond to the limit of detection (LOD), all concentrations in Vol% and wt%
Fuel Ethanol / Methanol
Fuel Ethanol
| Parameter2 | Range |
|---|---|
| Ethanol | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Water | 0 – 100 Vol% |
| Methanol | 0 – 15 Vol% |
| Denaturant | 0 – 100 Vol% |
Fuel Methanol
| Parameter2 | Range |
|---|---|
| Methanol | 0 – 100 Vol% |
Easy addition of unlimited user-defined properties.
2 … Lowest concentrations correspond to the limit of detection (LOD), all concentrations in Vol% and wt%
Technical Specifications
- Available Test Methods
- ASTM D5845, D6277, D7806, EN 238, EN 14078
- Spectrometer Type
- Patented mid-FTIR interferometer
Laser and temperature controlled design - Measurement Cell
- 20 μm and 100 μm path length cell, reference cell
Optimized triple position cell design incl. fully automated reference measurement - Calibration
- Factory calibrated
- Measurement Time
- < 60 seconds, warm-up time 30 seconds
- Sample Volume
- 3 mL with a syringe
- Gasoline
- 14 Aromatics incl. Benzene (ASTM D6277), 18 Oxygenates incl. Ethanol & Methanol
Total Aromatics, (Di)Olefines, Oxygens and Saturates (Anilines, Esters)
Optional: RON, MON, Distillation, Evaporation and RVP - Diesel
- Total Aromatics, Polynuclear Aromatics, Cetane Improver, Benzene, FAME (ASTM D7806),
Vegetable Oil
Optional: Cetane Number, Cetane Index, Distillation, Evaporation, CFPP, Vicosity - Interfaces
- Built-in PC with Ethernet, 5x USB-A, 1x USB-B, and RS232 interfaces; Wifi via USB dongle
Direct LIMS connectivity via LAN and output to printer or PC
Optional input by keyboard, mouse and barcode reader - Display
- Industry proven multilingual color touchscreen
- Remote Control
- Remote service capability via Ethernet inferface
- PC Software
- erasoft RCS – remote control Windows® software for multi-instrument remote control,
convenient data transfer, viewing spectra and result analysis - Result Database
- 50 000+ detailed test reports and spectra storable in internal memory
- Alarm Tracking
- All alarm messages are stored in the database together with the results
- Power Requirements
- Auto-switching 85 – 264 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz, max. 150 W (multi-voltage power supply)
Field application: 12 V DC (vehicle battery) adapter available - Dimensions / Weight (W x D x H)
- 18.0 x 28.6 x 29.3 cm (7.1 x 11.2 x 11.5 in) / 7 kg (15.4 lb)