The Application:
The In-Line Flue gas probe AMS 321x-860/150 Ex is equipped with a Zircon dioxide sensor located in
the tip of the probe. The Flue gas probe AMS 321x-860/150 Ex can be used for the measurement of
Oxygen in flue gases from gaseous, liquid and solid fuels and biomass in Ex-Zone 1 and 2. In
Applications with solid fuels and biomass the In-Line Flue gas probe AMS 321x-860/150 Ex is
equipped with an additional Stainless steel tube to protect the probe against abrasion. In combination
with the Transmitter AMS 3220 the In-Line Flue gas probe AMS 321x-860/150 Ex is certified by the
German TÜV according European and German environmental regulations and fulfils the requirements
for QAL 1 according EN 14181 and EN ISO 14956.
The Measuring principle:
All AMS Flue gas probes are equipped with Zircon dioxide sensors with Platinum electrodes which
distinguish themselves by a long lifetime in the process. The location of the Zircon dioxide sensor at
the top of the probe guarantee extremely fast responses of the In-Line Flue gas probe AMS 321x-
860/150 Ex. The Transmitters AMS 3220 and AMS 5200 supply the current for the heater in the Zircon
dioxide sensor. To increase the stability of the measuring values, the sensor temperature is regulated
within low limits. Simultaneously the Transmitters AMS 3220 and AMS 5200 monitor continuously all
functions and readings of the In-Line Flue gas probe AMS 321x-860/150 Ex. The Transmitters AMS
3220 and AMS 5200 are available in certified Ex-d housings for use in probe AMS 321x-860-150 Ex.
The Measuring system:
Typically continuous Oxygen measuring systems are consisting of a Flue gas probe with built in Zircon
dioxide sensor, a Transmitter and a Pneumatic unit. The Pneumatic unit supplies continuously
instrument air to the Zircon dioxide sensor which serves as Reference air. Via a second gas inlet port
at the probe flange the Zircon dioxide sensor can be supplied with calibration gas to verify and correct
the calibration of the sensor in regular intervals. The Pneumatic unit and the Flue gas probe are
connected by two high pressure pneumatic hoses. A multi wire, protected cable connects the
Transmitter to the Flue gas probe electronically. Due to the modular construction of the Oxygen
measuring systems of AMS the Transmitter can be installed inside the housing of the Pneumatic unit.
This reduces the required length of both high pressure pneumatic hose and protected cable. The
power supply for the Transmitter and the Flue gas probe is also installed in the GRP-housing of the
Pneumatic unit. The flue gas probe, the Transmitter and the Pneumatic unit are manufactured
according to the protection class IP 65. To replace an already existing continuous oxygen measuring
system the In-Line Flue gas probe AMS 321x-860/150 Ex can be fitted with all flange sizes both in DIN
and ANSI dimensions. Optional the In-Line Flue gas probe AMS 321x-860/150 Ex can be equipped
with time controlled back purge for high dust applications and with Auto-calibration for the automatic,
time controlled calibration.