Falcata XP 12

Falcata Xtremely Precise

Ideally-suited for transflection measurements in process applications. The high-performance measuring head enables extremely precise and reliable measurement results. Available in diameters 6 mm and 12 mm.

Suitable for transparent or slightly turbid media

 

  • Reaction monitoring in chemical synthesis
  • Control of process chromatography
  • Determination of color numbers
  • Versatile due to exchangeable path length inserts

 

 

Falcata inserts for path lengths 1 mm, 2 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm and 20 mm

Special Features

Variable path lengths eliminate the need for sample dilution

The Falcata XP model series allows the optical path lengths to be easily adjusted by means of exchangeable path length inserts. This allows different measurements to be performed without the need to dilute the sample.

 

Spectrum of the same sample measured with different path length inserts

Precise and reproducible measurement results

The interchangeable path length tips are screwed to a stop and thus provide a reproducible optical path length.

 

High Process Safety

The probe is composed of standardized components that are kept in stock. This ensures rapid availability of spare parts. This leads to higher process reliability and plant efficiency.

 

Technical Data

Model

Falcata XP 

Measurement Principle

Transflection

Outer Diameter

6 mm I ca. 1/4 inch  or 12 mm | approx.1/2 inch

Optical Path / Focus

1 mm, 2 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm or set (1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 mm)

Optical Tolerance

Quartz ±0.04 mm, Sapphire ±0.04 mm

Probe Barrel Material

Stainless Steel 1.4435/1.4404 (316L) / Hastelloy C-22 (2.4602) / Titan Grade 2 (blazed)

Sealing Technology

Kalrez 4079 / 6230 / 6375 or hard soldered (in combination with fixed path length, sapphire and titan)

Spectral Range

UV/Vis or NIR

Wavelengths

UV/Vis: 230 - 1100 nm; NIR: 400 - 2300 nm

Optical Connection

F-SMA socket and ATEX PMA housing NW23 or 2m glass fiber with PE-coating, 2x F-SMA and PMA-housing NW17

Lightguide Technology

Standard Lighguides / Hightemperature Lightguides

Process Connection

Falcata XP 6 mm: Without flange
Falcata XP 12 mm: Different EN/DIN/ASME flanges / according to customer specification
Pressure Range -1 bis 40 bar (depending on the selected 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 Swagelok suitable

Temperature Restrictions

T max: Optical connection 150 °C (without ext. lightguides), Copex PMA 130 °C (85 °C for ATEX)

Maximum Immersion Depth

100 mm - 640 mm (without flange) / 600 mm (with flange)

Minimum Immersion Depth

19 mm

Probe Barrel Length

Immersion depth + 10 mm (without flange), immersion depth + 50 mm (with flange)
Additional Functions

None
Temperature

5 °C at 300 °C (depending on light guide and sealing technology) / blazed at 300 °C

 

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Falcata XP (Datasheet_EN)

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Optical Probes / Measuring Cells (Brochure EN)

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Falcata XP 12 with Retractable Fitting

For applications with high standards for hygiene and cleanability

The combination of the Hellma Falcata XP 12 and the SensoGate or Ceramat interchangeable fitting from Knick is ideal for transflektions measurements also of slightly opaque media in the biotech, chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries. It was specifically developed for processes in which deposits may accumulate on the measurement windows or where regular cleaning and calibration are necessary for condition monitoring of the PAT measurement point.

The ability to clean, calibrate, or replace probes while the process is running minimizes downtime and significantly increases process stability. This offers decisive advantages in production environments with high demands on availability, hygienic design, and process reliability.

Typical applications include:

  • Measurements of coatings and adhesives in continuous processes

  • Reaction monitoring in polymerization processes

  • Determination of moisture or solvent content in moist or sticky solids

  • Pharmaceutical applications with increased requirements for hygienic design and cleaning

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Falcata_Ceramat (Datasheet_EN)

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Falcata_SensoGate (Datasheet_EN)

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Optical Probes / Measuring Cells (Brochure EN)

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Falcata XP (Datasheet_EN)

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Accessories

Here is a selection of accessories for our process probes:

Fiber Optic Cables

SMA Adapter

Protective Hoses

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