Specifications
LI-7700 Open Path CH4 Gas Analyzer
Calibration Range: 0-40 ppm @ 25 °C
0-25 ppm @ -25 °C
0-50 ppm total
Bandwidth: 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, or 20 Hz
Linearity: Within 1% of reading across full calibration range
Resolution: 5 ppb (RMS @ 10 Hz, typical ambient levels)
Operating Temperature Range: -25 °C to 50 °C
Operating Pressure Range: 50 to 110 kPa
Relative Humidity Range: 0 to 100%
Detection Method: Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy, 2f Detection
Data Communication: Ethernet
Data Inputs: 4 Analog Inputs (single ended, ±5 V, 16 bit), 3 type E thermocouple
Power Requirements: 10.5 to 30 VDC
Power Consumption: 8 watts nominally, up to 41 watts with accessories.
Size: 14.33 cm (5.64 in) dia., 83 cm (32.7 in) height, 94.6 cm (37.25 in) height with mounting post
Weight: 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.)
Optical Path: 0.5 m physical path length (1.65 ft), 30 m measurement path (98.4 ft)
Cable Length (Power and Data): 5 m (16.4 ft)
Class 1 Laser Product
7700-101 Washer Assembly
Power Requirements: 8 watts, see Table D‑1 for details.
Operating Temperature Range: -10 °C to 50 °C
Size: 44.5 x 32.8 x 15 cm (17.5 x 12.9 x 6 in) external dimensions
Weight: 3.2 kg (7 lbs)
Fluid Capacity: 4 L (1.1 U.S. gallons)
Maximum pumping height: 5 m above pump with provided tubing and nozzle
Cable Length: 5 m (16.4 ft)
Tube Length: 5 m (16.4 ft)
LI-7550 Analyzer Interface Unit (optional)
Data Storage: Removable USB Storage. 4 GB provided, (>1 TB max; expandable with user-supplied industrial grade USB Flash Drive)
Data Communication:
Ethernet
Synchronous Devices for Measurement: (33.3 Hz)
RS-232: (57,600 baud, 20 records per second)
6 Digital-to-Analog Converters: (0-5 V, 300 Hz)
Inputs: Ethernet, 4 Analog Inputs (differential, ±5 V, 16 bit)
Operating Temperature Range: -25 °C to 50 °C
Power Requirements: 10.5 to 30 VDC
Power Consumption: 10W nominally
Dimensions: 35 × 30 × 15 cm (13.8 × 12 × 6 in) external dimensions
Weight: 4.4 kg (10 lbs)
Cable Length (Power, Data, Analog Input/Output, Ethernet, and SDM): 5 m (16.4 ft)
LI-7550 dimensions (early versions)

LI-7550 dimensions (new versions)

7550-101 Auxiliary Sensor Interface (optional)
Size: 11.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 4.2 cm (4.5 in x 2.6 in x 1.7 in.)
Weight: 0.39 kg (0.85 lbs) including mounting bracket
Cable Length: 0.75 m (2.5 ft)
Power Requirements Summary
The LI-7700 uses about 8 watts during normal operation, but when accessories and mirror heaters are used, power requirements could be up to or greater than 41 watts. Table D‑1 can be used to determine how much power is required in a variety of configurations:
CH4 Analyzer | Washer Assembly | Mirror Heaters | LI-7550 | Power Consumption | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper | Lower | |||||
Normal Operation (watts) | 8 | 8 | ||||
8 | 10 | 18 | ||||
During Cleaning Cycle (watts)1 | 8 | 8 | 16 | |||
8 | 8 | 10 | 26 | |||
Mirror Heaters On (watts)2 | 8 | 0 to 7.5 |
|
8 to 15.5 | ||
8 |
|
0 to 7.5 | 0 to 7.5 | 8 to 23 | ||
8 | 0 to 7.5 | 0 to 7.5 | 10 | 18 to 33 | ||
8 | 8 | 0 to 7.5 | 0 to 7.5 | 10 | 26 to 41 |