Picarro G2210-i

Real-time analyzer for δ¹³CH₄ and C₂H₆-to-CH₄ ratio measurements. Designed for methane emissions source attribution in field and laboratory settings. Compact, portable, and precise with minimal drift.

• Status: Active
• Country: United States of America
• Isotopic: Yes
• Analyte Type / Target Of Analysis: Light stable isotopes (C, N, S, O, H)
• Measurable Isotopes/Elements: δ¹³CH₄ and C₂H₆-to-CH₄ ratio
• Precision
  : δ¹³CH₄: ±0.5–1.0‰; CH₄: <0.1 ppb; C₂H₆: <1 ppb; CO₂: ±200 ppb; H₂O: ±100 ppm (5-min averages)
• Drift
  : Negligible; designed for long-term field deployment with minimal calibration
• Measurement Range
  : CH₄: 1.5–30 ppm; C₂H₆: 0–100 ppm; CO₂: 300–2000 ppm; δ¹³CH₄: 2–30 ppm
• Measurement Rate
  : Mode 1: ~1 Hz (CH₄, C₂H₆, δ¹³CH₄); Mode 2: ~1.5 Hz (CH₄, C₂H₆ only)
• Probed Volume: Small cavity (35 mL) with ~40 sccm sample flow
• Throughput
  : Not applicable for discrete sampling
• Laser
  : Tunable diode laser for cavity ring-down spectroscopy
• Power Specifications: 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz; <375 W start-up; 120 W steady-state (analyzer), 150 W (pump)
• Environmental Specifications: Operating temperature: +15 to 35°C; Humidity: <85% RH non-condensing
• Physical Specifications: Analyzer: 43 cm W × 46 cm D × 18 cm H; Weight: 21.3 kg (analyzer), 6.5 kg (external pump)