Description
OndaVia Raman Controller Automation (ORCA™) systems are robust, reliable on-line, semi-continuous chemical analysis instruments using OndaVia’s proprietary Quantitative Raman Spectroscopy™-based methods. The ORCA-101 Electronic Control Unit is the central hub that controls and operates multiple fluidic units.
Key features that make ORCA a powerful process analytical instrument:
- Centralized Control and Analysis: The ORCA system features an electronic control unit that acts as the central hub. This unit houses a Windows-based industrial computer specifically designed for the rigors of process environments. The software suite empowers users to analyze and report on the chemical composition of samples in real-time, providing valuable insights into ongoing processes.
- Advanced Raman Spectroscopy: At the heart of the ORCA system lies a powerful Raman spectrometer. This sophisticated instrument utilizes the Raman effect, a technique that interacts light with molecules to glean their unique fingerprint. By analyzing this fingerprint, the ORCA system can precisely identify and quantify the chemical composition of the sample. A flow-cell interface is seamlessly integrated, enabling continuous or periodic analysis of process streams.
- Flexibility and Customization: The ORCA system understands that process needs can vary. Therefore, it offers a range of available options to cater to specific requirements. These options include a user-friendly display screen for real-time data visualization, Modbus and/or ethernet data connections for seamless integration into existing control systems, and the ability to operate on either 24-VDC or 120/240-VAC power, ensuring compatibility with diverse electrical setups.
- Multiplexed Analysis Capability: The ORCA Electronic Control Unit boasts impressive scalability. It can be connected to multiple fluidic handling units simultaneously. OndaVia offers dedicated units like the ORCA-201 Amine Analysis Unit or the ORCA-202 Ammonia Analysis Unit, allowing for the analysis of various target chemicals within a single system. This multiplexed analysis capability streamlines the process and enhances efficiency.
- Software-Driven Automation: The included software package is a cornerstone of the ORCA system’s functionality. It provides advanced automation capabilities, empowering users to fine-tune the analysis to their specific needs. Through intuitive software settings, users can adjust detection limits and ranges to optimize sensitivity for the target chemicals of interest. Additionally, the software allows for the configuration of testing frequency, ensuring data collection aligns perfectly with process requirements.
