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ABB PGC5000 Process Gas Chromatographs
The ABB PGC5000 Series Process Gas Chromatograph, reliable solution for precise, efficient, and real-time gas analysis. Designed by ABB for a range of industrial applications, the PGC5000 Series offers flexibility and performance, whether you’re monitoring simple gas compositions or complex, multi-stream analyses.
Key benefits of an ABB PGC5000
High precision: Provides accurate gas analysis through stable temperature and pressure controls.
Customizable: Supports various configurations, including multiple detectors and industry-standard communication protocols.
Easy operation: Features a user-friendly touchscreen interface for straightforward navigation and control.
Scalable design: Allows integration of multiple ovens for simple to complex gas analysis needs.

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ABB PGC5000 introduction
Process gas chromatographs engineered to enhance efficiency and accuracy, the PGC5000 series provides advanced features like robust temperature and pressure control, multiple detector configurations, and compatibility with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, MODBUS). With user-friendly interfaces and customizable configurations, the ABB PGC5000 Series is trusted across industries, from natural gas processing and petrochemicals to environmental monitoring and pharmaceuticals.
The series includes the PGC5000A Master Controller and specialized Smart Ovens—PGC5000B for straightforward applications and PGC5000C for high-density, intricate analyses—ensuring that each model fits seamlessly into your unique operational requirements.
Explore the ABB PGC5000 Series to find the model that meets your needs and discover how it can streamline your gas analysis with precision and reliability.
ABB PGC5000 master controller and smart ovens
PGC5000A Master Controller
This serves as the central control unit for the PGC5000 series, coordinating the analyzer system’s functions and data activities across Smart Ovens. It features a 10.4-inch touchscreen HMI for ease of use, redundant Ethernet ports, and is compatible with MODBUS communication protocols. It can control configurations with up to four PGC5000B ovens or two ABB PGC5000C ovens, providing flexible integration with system networks.

Main features of the ABB PGC5000A Master Controller
- Advanced Touchscreen HMI: Equipped with a 10.4-inch true color SVGA touchscreen display, providing intuitive navigation and control through a graphics-based Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for efficient operation and ease of use.
- Flexible Multi-Oven Support: Capable of managing multiple Smart Ovens: up to four PGC5000B ovens for simpler applications or up to two PGC5000C ovens for complex analyses. Alternatively, it can support a mix of one PGC5000C with two PGC5000B ovens, maximizing application flexibility in one system.
- Real-Time Embedded Operating System (RTOS): Utilizes a Real-Time Operating System to ensure critical system uptime, high security, and precise, deterministic data transfer, making it reliable for continuous, high-stakes industrial applications.
- Robust Communication Interfaces: Offers multiple standard communication options, including Ethernet, OPC, MODBUS, and analog outputs, allowing seamless integration into various industrial network configurations for data accessibility and remote management.
- Comprehensive Data Storage and I/O Options: Supports up to 7 days of chromatogram and report storage via a removable SSD card and includes eight isolated 4 to 20mA outputs, four digital outputs (dedicated purge and malfunction alarms), and two additional configurable outputs for expanded functionality.
Display and Interface:
- Touchscreen Display: 10.4-inch SVGA, true color display.
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI): Graphics-based touchscreen with universal keypad and touch-pad mouse.
- Control System: Real-Time Embedded Operating System (RTOS) for critical system uptime, security, and precise data transfer.
Power Requirements:
- Voltage: 100–240 VAC.
- Frequency: 50–60 Hz.
- Power Consumption: 120 VA during startup and steady-state operation (varies with installed options).
Communication Interfaces:
- Standard Protocols: Ethernet, OPC, and MODBUS for flexible integration with industrial networks.
- Additional I/O: Eight isolated 4 to 20mA outputs, four digital outputs (dedicated purge and malfunction alarms), and two configurable outputs.
- Enhanced Data Storage: Up to 7 days of chromatograms and reports stored on a removable SSD card.
Configuration Capabilities:
- Multiple Oven Control:
- Supports up to 4 PGC5000B Smart Ovens for simpler applications.
- Supports up to 2 PGC5000C Smart Ovens for complex, high-density applications.
- Alternatively, one PGC5000C with up to 2 PGC5000B ovens can be connected.
Environmental Specifications:
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F).
- Humidity: Supports up to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Safety Area Classification:
- CSA/NRTL: Class I, Division 1, gas groups B, C, D with type Y-purge; Class I, Division 2, temperature code T4.
- ATEX/IEC: Zone 1 (CE; II2G, Ex ib py IIB+H2 T4 Gb) and Zone 2 (CE; II3G Ex nA IIB+H2 T4 Gb).
- Optional X-Purge: Power interlock available with optional X-purge configuration.
Instrument Air Requirements:
- Supply Connection: ¼-inch tube, minimum.
- Supply Pressure: 414 kPa (60 psig) minimum.
- Quality: Instrument grade, clean, oil-free with a -34°C (-30°F) dew point.
Natural Gas Processing and Distribution:
- Used to measure standard components like hydrocarbons and inert gases in natural gas streams.
- Ensures the purity and quality of gas during processing and before transmission.
Refinery and Petrochemical Process Control:
- Suitable for simpler analysis tasks in refining processes, such as monitoring of lighter hydrocarbon streams or gases used in various refinery units.
- Applicable in process control for units such as crude distillation and hydrotreating, where fewer analytical complexities are involved.
Industrial Gas Production:
- Employed in industrial gas manufacturing where consistent monitoring of gas purity and composition is necessary but without the complex separation needs.
- Commonly used for gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen in industrial applications.
Environmental Monitoring in Industrial Settings:
- Used for continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) where basic detection of gases like CO, CO₂, or SO₂ is required.
- Helps facilities comply with environmental standards by ensuring emissions are within regulatory limits.
Pharmaceutical and Food Industry Applications:
- Applied for straightforward analyses in gas-assisted processes, such as quality control in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for food products.
- Used in pharmaceutical processes where basic solvent or process gas monitoring is needed.
Flare Gas Monitoring:
- Suitable for monitoring and analyzing simpler gas compositions in flare gas systems.
- Ensures efficient operation and compliance with environmental standards by measuring flaring emissions at oil and gas facilities.
LPG and LNG Processing:
- Monitors basic component mixtures in LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) for quality control.
- Common in facilities that require simple composition checks without multiplexing or extensive detector setups.
Power Generation:
- Used in power plants to monitor fuel gas composition, particularly in combined cycle and gas-fired plants, to optimize combustion and efficiency.
- Provides accurate gas data to maintain optimal operating conditions and control emissions.
Basic Laboratory and R&D Applications:
- Often chosen in research and development labs where basic gas composition is required without needing high-density analysis.
- Ideal for labs conducting standard gas analyses or preliminary testing before scaling to complex applications.
- ABB GC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph 892J006MNAH manual and operating instruction 2024
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS_PGC5000TP-EN A
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS_PGC5000-EN_C_A4
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS PGC5000 Zones Rev A
PGC5000B Smart Oven
Designed for simpler applications, this oven is optimized for reliability and minimal hardware, ideal for straightforward analytical tasks. It supports single detector setups with up to three analytical valves, allowing streamlined configurations while saving shelter space and reducing utility needs. This model is particularly suitable for applications that benefit from a smaller footprint and a lower complexity setup.

Main features of the ABB PGC5000B Smart Oven
- Optimized for Simple Applications: Tailored for straightforward gas chromatographic tasks, the PGC5000B Smart Oven supports simpler analytical methods and configurations, making it ideal for basic gas composition monitoring with minimal hardware requirements.
- Compact Design: With a smaller footprint than the ABB PGC5000C, the PGC5000B is designed to save space in analyzer shelters, reducing both shelter size and associated utility costs.
- Single Detector Support: Supports a single detector setup (including thermal conductivity detectors, flame ionization detectors, and flame photometric detectors), which is suitable for basic analysis needs, ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance.
- Flexible Configuration: Capable of operating in distributed analyzer setups with multiple ovens to increase application flexibility, allowing for modular upgrades and expanded functionality as analysis requirements evolve.
- Integrated Electronics with Front Access: All hardware component access points are located on the front of the analyzer, allowing easy access for maintenance and reducing downtime.
Physical Specifications:
- Enclosure Protection: IP54, NEMA 3 equivalent, ensuring basic environmental protection.
- Ambient Temperature Range: 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F).
- Humidity: 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
- Dimensions: 596.9 mm W x 419.1 mm D x 609.6 mm H (23.5 in. W x 16.5 in. D x 24 in. H).
- Weight: Approximately 60 kg (132 lb), depending on configuration.
- Mounting Options: Wall mounting (33 mm from wall) or optional dolly with casters.
Power Requirements:
- Voltage: 100–240 VAC.
- Frequency: 50–60 Hz.
- Power Consumption: 1,200 W at startup and 900 W steady-state, varies with installed options.
Safety Area Classification:
- CSA/NRTL: Class I, Division 1, gas groups B, C, D with type Y-purge; Class I, Division 2, temperature code T4–T2.
- ATEX/IEC: Zone 1 (CE 0344; II2G, Ex de py IIB+H2 T4–T2) and Zone 2 (CE; II3G Ex de nA IIB+H2 T4–T2) with optional X-purge power interlock.
- Purge Wait Time: 18 minutes for Class I, Division 1, or Zone 1 areas.
Instrument Air Requirements:
- Supply Connection: 3/8-inch tube, minimum.
- Supply Pressure: 551.6 kPa (80 psig).
- Quality: Instrument grade air, clean, oil-free with a -34°C dew point.
- Flow Rate: 127–147 L/min (4.5–5.2 ft³/min) at 20°C for Y-purge types.
Temperature and Pressure Control:
- Temperature Control Method: Closed-loop PID control.
- Oven Temperature Range: Ambient +30°C to 180°C.
- Setpoint Resolution: 1°C.
- Temperature Stability: ±0.1°C at steady ambient; ±1.0°C across ambient range.
Analytical Specifications:
- Supported Detectors: Single and multiport thermal conductivity detectors (TCD), flame ionization detector (FID), flame photometric detector (FPD), with third-party detectors available upon request.
- Number of Valves: Standard configuration allows for up to 3 gas sample or column switching valves, and 1 external liquid sample valve.
- Columns: Supports 1/16, 1/8, 3/16 inch packed stainless steel, metal, or fused silica capillary columns.
Gas Control:
- Electronic Pressure Control (EPC): Closed-loop PID, temperature-stabilized.
- Inlet Pressure: Minimum setpoint + 69 kPa (10 psig), maximum 1034 kPa (150 psig).
- Electronic Pressure Zones: 1 to 5 zones with electronic readout and setpoint resolution of 0.001 psig.
- Allowable Gases: Hydrogen (H₂), helium (He), nitrogen (N₂).
Basic Gas Composition Analysis:
- Ideal for straightforward gas analysis needs, such as in natural gas processing and transmission, where basic composition (e.g., methane, ethane) must be continuously monitored.
- Common in applications where real-time analysis is needed to verify gas quality for transport and billing purposes.
Natural Gas Processing and Distribution:
- Used to measure standard components like hydrocarbons and inert gases in natural gas streams.
- Ensures the purity and quality of gas during processing and before transmission.
Refinery and Petrochemical Process Control:
- Suitable for simpler analysis tasks in refining processes, such as monitoring of lighter hydrocarbon streams or gases used in various refinery units.
- Applicable in process control for units such as crude distillation and hydrotreating, where fewer analytical complexities are involved.
Industrial Gas Production:
- Employed in industrial gas manufacturing where consistent monitoring of gas purity and composition is necessary but without the complex separation needs.
- Commonly used for gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen in industrial applications.
Environmental Monitoring in Industrial Settings:
- Used for continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) where basic detection of gases like CO, CO₂, or SO₂ is required.
- Helps facilities comply with environmental standards by ensuring emissions are within regulatory limits.
Pharmaceutical and Food Industry Applications:
- Applied for straightforward analyses in gas-assisted processes, such as quality control in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for food products.
- Used in pharmaceutical processes where basic solvent or process gas monitoring is needed.
Flare Gas Monitoring:
- Suitable for monitoring and analyzing simpler gas compositions in flare gas systems.
- Ensures efficient operation and compliance with environmental standards by measuring flaring emissions at oil and gas facilities.
LPG and LNG Processing:
- Monitors basic component mixtures in LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) for quality control.
- Common in facilities that require simple composition checks without multiplexing or extensive detector setups.
Power Generation:
- Used in power plants to monitor fuel gas composition, particularly in combined cycle and gas-fired plants, to optimize combustion and efficiency.
- Provides accurate gas data to maintain optimal operating conditions and control emissions.
Basic Laboratory and R&D Applications:
- Often chosen in research and development labs where basic gas composition is required without needing high-density analysis.
- Ideal for labs conducting standard gas analyses or preliminary testing before scaling to complex applications.
- ABB GC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph 892J006MNAH manual and operating instruction 2024
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS_PGC5000TP-EN A
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS_PGC5000-EN_C_A4
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS PGC5000 Zones Rev A
PGC5000C Smart Oven
Built for complex applications, the PGC5000C offers enhanced capability with dual detectors and up to six analytical valves. It is 28% larger than the ABB PGC5000B to accommodate higher analytical density and is ideal for multiplexing and applications requiring multiple streams. This model allows for more intricate analyses in environments where complex sample separation and multi-valve configurations are needed.

Main features of the PGC5000C Smart Oven
- High Analytical Density for Complex Applications: Designed to handle intricate gas analysis needs, the ABB PGC5000C supports dual detectors and multiple valves, allowing for complex applications requiring multiple sample streams and high-density analyses.
- Multiplexed Stream Analysis: Capable of analyzing multiple gas streams within a single oven, making it ideal for facilities that require simultaneous monitoring of various streams, such as in petrochemical or refining processes.
- Larger Capacity for Advanced Configurations: The PGC5000C is 28% larger than the PGC5000B, accommodating more complex setups and configurations, allowing for enhanced application densification and extensive analytical capabilities.
- Enhanced Temperature and Pressure Control: Equipped with closed-loop PID control for precise temperature management, offering stability (±0.1°C at steady ambient) and a temperature range of ambient +30°C to 180°C, suitable for sensitive applications requiring stable conditions.
- Industry-Standard Communication Protocols: Supports Ethernet, OPC, and MODBUS, ensuring compatibility with various industrial networks and enabling seamless integration for real-time data accessibility and control.
Physical Specifications:
- Enclosure Protection: IP54, NEMA 3 equivalent, protecting the unit from environmental exposure.
- Ambient Temperature Range: 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F).
- Humidity: Supports up to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
- Dimensions: 596.9 mm W x 419.1 mm D x 914.4 mm H (23.5 in. W x 16.5 in. D x 36.0 in. H).
- Weight: Approximately 75 kg (150 lb), configuration-dependent.
- Mounting Options: Wall mounting (33 mm from wall) or optional floor dolly with casters.
Power Requirements:
- Voltage: 100–240 VAC.
- Frequency: 50–60 Hz.
- Power Consumption: 1,600 W at startup and 900 W steady-state, depending on installed options.
Safety Area Classification:
- CSA/NRTL: Class I, Division 1, gas groups B, C, D with type Y-purge; Class I, Division 2, temperature code T4–T2.
- ATEX/IEC: Zone 1 (CE; II2G, Ex de py IIB+H2 T4–T2) and Zone 2 (CE; II3G Ex de nA IIB+H2 T4–T2) with optional X-purge power interlock.
- Purge Wait Time: 18 minutes for Class I, Division 1, or Zone 1 areas.
Instrument Air Requirements:
- Supply Connection: 3/8-inch tube, minimum.
- Supply Pressure: 551.6 kPa (80 psig) for IP54 protection.
- Quality: Instrument grade air, clean, oil-free with a -34°C dew point.
- Flow Rate: 127–147 L/min (4.5–5.2 ft³/min) at 20°C for Y-purge types.
Temperature and Pressure Control:
- Temperature Control Method: Closed-loop PID control.
- Oven Temperature Range: Ambient +30°C to 180°C.
- Setpoint Resolution: 1°C.
- Temperature Stability: ±0.1°C at steady ambient; ±1.0°C across ambient range.
Analytical Specifications:
- Supported Detectors: Single and multiport thermal conductivity detectors (TCD), flame ionization detector (FID), flame photometric detector (FPD), and additional third-party detectors upon consultation.
- Number of Valves: Standard configuration accommodates up to 6 gas sample or column switching valves and 2 external liquid sample valves.
- Columns: Supports 1/16, 1/8, 3/16 inch packed stainless steel, metal, or fused silica capillary columns.
Gas Control:
- Electronic Pressure Control (EPC): Closed-loop PID temperature stabilized.
- Inlet Pressure: Minimum setpoint + 69 kPa (10 psig), maximum 1034 kPa (150 psig).
- Electronic Pressure Zones: Up to 10 zones with electronic readout and setpoint resolution of 0.001 psig.
- Allowable Gases: Hydrogen (H₂), helium (He), nitrogen (N₂), air, and argon (Ar).
Multiplexed Stream Analysis:
- Ideal for applications requiring simultaneous analysis of multiple gas streams within a single oven, making it suitable for industrial facilities that need efficient and consolidated monitoring.
- Commonly used in petrochemical plants, refineries, and natural gas processing to analyze multiple inputs or outputs concurrently.
Advanced Refinery Applications:
- The PGC5000C can handle intricate hydrocarbon separations, making it essential in refineries for tracking and controlling complex mixtures.
- Suitable for monitoring processes such as isomerization, cracking, and alkylation to optimize product yield and quality.
Petrochemical Processing:
- Analysis of feedstocks and products in processes like olefin production and polymerization.
- Essential for measuring complex compositions where precise control and measurement of hydrocarbon mixtures are required for optimal production.
Specialty Gas Production:
- Used in specialty gas manufacturing where high purity and complex mixtures need precise analysis.
- The PGC5000C’s ability to accommodate dual detectors and multiple valves makes it ideal for handling specialty gas streams with stringent purity requirements.
Environmental and Emissions Monitoring:
- Capable of high-precision measurements of complex emissions, making it suitable for stack emissions monitoring and flare gas analysis.
- Ensures compliance with environmental regulations by monitoring pollutants like sulfur compounds, VOCs, and nitrogen oxides in real-time.
Chemical Manufacturing:
- Used to monitor complex chemical processes, ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Suitable for real-time analysis of reaction products and intermediate compounds in the manufacturing of polymers, fertilizers, and other chemical products.
Pharmaceutical Production:
- Real-time monitoring of solvents and gases in pharmaceutical production to ensure consistency, purity, and safety.
- Applicable in quality control settings to verify composition and purity in critical production stages.
LNG and LPG Analysis:
- Precise measurement of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) compositions for quality control and regulatory compliance.
- The PGC5000C’s capabilities support detailed analysis of complex hydrocarbon mixtures, making it suitable for these applications in transportation and storage sectors.
Research and Development:
- Flexible and capable of complex configurations, the PGC5000C is widely used in R&D for developing new analytical methods and conducting advanced gas analyses.
- Ideal for lab-based applications requiring dual detector setups and multiplexed analyses.
Complex Chemical Reactions Monitoring:
- Useful in applications where complex reaction monitoring is essential, such as in catalyst research or monitoring of multi-stage chemical reactions.
- Allows for the separation and quantification of various reaction products to optimize reaction conditions.
- ABB GC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph 892J006MNAH manual and operating instruction 2024
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS_PGC5000TP-EN A
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS_PGC5000-EN_C_A4
- ABB PGC5000 Generation 2 Process Gas Chromatograph DS PGC5000 Zones Rev A
ABB PGC5000 in conclusion
Each oven model and configuration within the ABB PGC5000 series offers unique features that can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of gas chromatographic analyses in industrial settings. These models contribute to maximizing application flexibility, optimizing shelter space, and ensuring reliable and accurate data capture for critical process monitoring.
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