NSX-5000

Maximum flexibility for perfect S N Cl analysis

✓ Modular system design enables maximum flexibility

✓ for solid, liquid and gaseous samples

✓ Patented micro auto-dilution function

✓ Conformity with the NSX standard norms

Your advantages

Compliance with standard norms: Standard compliance with a variety of standard procedures

Only one injection setup: no matter for which sample

Best reproducibility and low scattering values for your measurement

Modular system: offers the possibility to grow with your requirements

Measure halogens: easily expandable with a combustion IC to measure fluorine, bromine, chlorine and iodine

Micro coulometer: available, for simple chlorine determination

Flexible oven arrangement: either vertical arrangement for large sample volumes or horizontal for maximum flexibility

Resource protection

Designed for longevity: robust workmanship, clear & simple handling, service and spare parts.

One example of the longevity of our products is the TOX-100 analyzer, which we sold from 1997 to 2013. Today, 85% of these analyzers are still in use – and are repaired, maintained and supplied with spare parts.

Minimal use of resources: thanks to the sturdy design, there is less wear and tear and parts rarely need to be replaced

Cost efficiency: thanks to the patented Micro-Auto-Dilution function, which automatically dilutes samples and standards

Easy handling

Possible samples: for example diesel, gasoline, crude oil, lubricants

Ideal combustion conditions: for all substances

Consistent data and excellent results: despite different matrices and changing components

Easy cleaning and maintenance: thanks to the straightforward concept and robust design of the NSX-5000 components

Patented Micro-Auto-Dilution (MAD): samples and standards are automatically diluted inline during sample application

Intuitive software: including calibration and comprehensive reporting

A wide variety of applications: for example for

  • Refineries
  • (Petro-)chemical industry
  • Environmental laboratories

Our service for you

A system just for you: maximum flexibility thanks to modular design and various sample loading, oven, detector and coupling modules

Comprehensive training: we take over the induction of your employees

Also there for you after the purchase: many questions only arise during work. We are here to answer all your questions about the device and your measurement

Support and spare parts: Even in 10 years from the time of purchase

20 years of know-how for your analytical problem: Benefit from over 20 years of experience and knowledge. We can help you, regardless of whether you want a special application, already have a device, want to expand your system or have to cope with new application requirements.

Application

Typical applications

  • Determination of S, N, Cl in petrochemical raw materials, intermediate and end products
  • Sulfur determination in biofuels / FAME
  • Determination of S, N, Cl in solvents
  • Measurement of S, N, Cl in solid samples
  • Trace and ultra-trace determination of sulphur and nitrogen in fuels, gases and liquefied gases
  • Nitrogen content determination in pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and end products
  • Measurement of nitrogen in water and wastewater samples
  • Determination of nitrogen in agricultural products (starch, sugar, etc.)
  • Determination of sulphur and nitrogen in edible oil and animal fats
  • Measurement of AOX, EOX, POX, AOF, EOF in water, wastewater, soil and sewage sludge
  • Determination of sulphur content in hydrogen
  • Determination of total chlorine in coal
  • Determination of total chlorine in palm oil

What does the NSX-5000 measure?

The NSX-5000 determines sulphur, nitrogen and chlorine. With the addition of a combustion IC, fluorine, bromine and iodine can also be measured. And with another module, the environmental parameters AOX, EOX and POX can also be measured.

What procedures does the NSX-5000 use?

The measurement is carried out in 4 steps:

  1. Sample feeding: manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic for solids, liquids and/or gases as well as LPG/LNG
  2. Sample combustion: mobilization under inert gas, conversion in oxygen stream, hydropyrolytic conversion if required
  3. Gas processing: depending on the detection, gas drying, gas absorption and/or reduction or oxidation of analytes or matrix
  4. Detection: Potentiometric titration (Cl, S), chemiluminescence (N), UV fluorescence (S), ion chromatography (F, Cl, Br, I, S)

For whom are the measurement results important?

For example, for companies that have to comply with certain limit values. In the case of sulphur, nitrogen or chlorine, for example, this applies to refineries, the petrochemical industry, the chemical industry and environmental laboratories.
Nitrogen and chlorine are catalyst poisons and can be measured to determine the service life of a catalytic converter. Sulphur, on the other hand, is an exhaust gas in the fuel that is measured by fuel generators, for example. With the extension in a Combustion IC, the halogens fluorine, bromine and iodine, which are corrosive, can also be determined.

Oven options – vertical or horizontal?

With the vertical oven, the samples are loaded vertically. This means that large sample volumes can be processed very reproducibly.

The horizontal furnace setup offers maximum flexibility in terms of sample types. The longitudinally divided and hinged furnace enables routine inspections of the combustion tube and its replacement in a few simple steps. Device components do not need to be moved for this.

How is the NSX-5000 controlled?

The NSX-5000 is controlled by specific control software that enables intuitive use for simple and robust operation. The software is characterized by fast commissioning, simple setup of measurement sequences including calibration, easily visualized results, standby functions, comprehensive reporting and numerous diagnostic and service tools.

Standard methods

The NSX-5000 is fully compliant with the following standard methods, among others:

ASTM D3120, ASTM D3246, ASTM D3961, ASTM D4629, ASTM D4744, ASTM D4929, ASTM D5176, ASTM D5194, ASTM D5453, ASTM D5762, ASTM D5808, ASTM D6069, ASTM D6667, ASTM D6721, ASTM D7183, ASTM D7184, ASTM D7457, ASTM D7551, ASTM D7620, DIN 38409-22, DIN 38409-8, DIN 38409-H14, DIN 38414-17, DIN 38414-18, DIN 51400-7, DIN 51444, DIN EN 1485, DIN EN 5486, DIN EN 14077, DIN 38409-32, EN ISO 9562, EN 17178, EPA 1650B, EPA 9020B, EPA 9021, EPA 9023, ISO 11480, ISO 20236, ISO 20846, JIS K2541, OENORM M 6614, UOP 910, UOP 936, UOP 971, UOP 981, UOP 987, UOP 988

When configured as a combustion IC system, the following standard processes are also covered:

ASTM D5987, ASTM D7359, ASTM D7994, ASTM D8247, DIN 38409-59, DIN 51408, DIN EN 62321-3-2, UOP 991, UOP 1001

Measuring method

Measuring method

  • Sample feeding: manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic for solids, liquids and/or gases as well as LPG/LNG
  • Sample combustion: mobilization under inert gas, conversion in oxygen stream, hydropyrolytic conversion if required
  • Gas processing: depending on the detection, gas drying, gas absorption and/or reduction or oxidation of analytes or matrix
  • Detection: Potentiometric titration (Cl, S), chemiluminescence (N), UV fluorescence (S), ion chromatography (F, Cl, Br, I, S)

Sample realization

Due to the design and concept of the system, ideal combustion conditions are found for all substances. Even with the most varied matrix and changing components, maximum consistent data and therefore excellent results are achieved. Even substances with a high boiling point can be fully converted.

Parameters

S, N, Cl

F, Cl, Br, I with c-IC extension (link to AQF-5000)

AOX, EOX, AOF

Modules

Maximum flexibility in sample application and detection, thanks to different autosamplers for solid and/or liquid as well as gaseous samples:

  • ABC-500: Semi-automatic autosampler for solid, viscous and liquid samples
  • ASC-550L: Fully automatic autosampler for liquids
  • ASC-570LS: Fully automatic sampler for solids and liquids (boat + syringe injection)
  • GI-520: Automatic sample feeding for gases and pre-vaporized LPG/LNG/CNG using a gas burette
  • GI-560: Direct feeding of LPG/LNG with automatic dosing and replica measurement. ASTM D6667

Combine the detectors that meet your requirements:

  • SD-500: The sulphur detector enables high-precision measurements down to 5ppb (LOQ).
  • ND-500: The nitrogen detector offers very good precision and linearity even in the lowest measuring range.
  • MCD-500: The high-precision microcoulometer enables the determination of chlorine contents down to 50 ppb (LOQ).
  • GA-500: The absorption module enables the collection of combustion gases. F, Cl, Br, I and S can be collected quantitatively and automatically transferred to an ion chromatography system for further measurement (combustion-IC). The NSX-5000 is the only sulphur-nitrogen measuring system that can also be used as a c-IC.

Not sure which configuration is right for you? We will be happy to advise you!

Specifications

  • Sampler: up to 120 positions for tubes (2ml, 4ml, 6ml), up to 49 positions for boats (ceramic), sample feeding from syringe, Tedlar bag, gas bottle or LPG bomb
  • Oven: Horizontal or vertical arrangement, up to 1100°C
  • Chlorine: Coulometry with silver electrode, potentiometric titration control, measuring range 0.05-50 µg (Cl)
  • Sulphur: UV fluorescence, measuring range: 0.005-20,000 mg/Kg (expandable by micro auto dilution)
  • Nitrogen: chemiluminescence, measuring range 0.01-5,000 mg/Kg (expandable by micro auto dilution)
  • C-IC: Ion chromatography, measuring range 0.05 mg/Kg – 100%
  • Analysis time 3-20 min
  • Gas supply: O2 99.7%; Ar 99.98%

Accessories

FAQ

The NSX-5000 determines sulphur, nitrogen and chlorine.

Nitrogen and chlorine, for example, are catalyst poisons and can be measured to determine the service life of a catalytic converter. Sulphur, on the other hand, is an exhaust gas in the fuel that is measured by fuel generators, for example. With the addition of a combustion IC, the halogens fluorine, bromine and iodine, which are corrosive and attack metals, can also be determined. However, there are many other applications.

Examples of applications with the NSX-5000 are

  • Determination of S, N, Cl in petrochemical raw materials, intermediate and end products
  • Sulfur determination in biofuels / FAME
  • Determination of S, N, Cl in solvents
  • Measurement of S, N, Cl in solid samples
  • Trace and ultra-trace determination of sulphur and nitrogen in fuels, gases and liquefied gases
  • Nitrogen content determination in pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and end products
  • Measurement of nitrogen in water and wastewater samples
  • Determination of nitrogen in agricultural products (starch, sugar, etc.)
  • Determination of sulphur and nitrogen in edible oil and animal fats
  • Measurement of AOX, EOX, POX, AOF, EOF in water, wastewater, soil and sewage sludge
  • Determination of sulphur content in hydrogen
  • Determination of total chlorine in coal
  • Determination of total chlorine in palm oil

The NSX-500 is suitable, for example, for companies that need to comply with or monitor certain limit values. In the case of sulphur, nitrogen or chlorine, for example, this applies to refineries, the petrochemical industry, the chemical industry and environmental laboratories.

Yes, with the addition of a combustion IC, the NSX-5000 can also measure fluorine, bromine and iodine.

Yes, the environmental parameters AOX, EOX and POX can be measured with the chlorine module.

The NSX-5000 carries out the measurement in 4 steps. First the sample is loaded (manually, semi-automatically or fully automatically), then the sample is burned. This is followed by gas processing and finally detection by means of potentiometric titration (Cl, S), chemiluminescence (N), UV fluorescence (S) and/or ion chromatography (F, Cl, Br, I, S).

With the NSX-5000, you have the option of putting your system together in a modular way. The two oven options offer different advantages. With the vertical oven, samples are loaded vertically and large sample volumes can be processed efficiently and very reproducibly. The horizontal oven, on the other hand, offers maximum flexibility in terms of sample types.

Yes, the NSX-5000 is controlled by a dedicated control software that enables intuitive use for simple and robust operation.

The NSX-5000 is fully compliant with the following standard methods, among others:

ASTM D3120, ASTM D3246, ASTM D3961, ASTM D4629, ASTM D4744, ASTM D4929, ASTM D5176, ASTM D5194, ASTM D5453, ASTM D5762, ASTM D5808, ASTM D6069, ASTM D6667, ASTM D6721, ASTM D7183, ASTM D7184, ASTM D7457, ASTM D7551, ASTM D7620, DIN 38409-22, DIN 38409-8, DIN 38409-H14, DIN 38414-17, DIN 38414-18, DIN 51400-7, DIN 51444, DIN EN 1485, DIN EN 5486, DIN EN 14077, DIN 38409-32, EN ISO 9562, EN 17178, EPA 1650B, EPA 9020B, EPA 9021, EPA 9023, ISO 11480, ISO 20236, ISO 20846, JIS K2541, OENORM M 6614, UOP 910, UOP 936, UOP 971, UOP 981, UOP 987, UOP 988

When configured as a combustion IC system, the following standard processes are also covered:

ASTM D5987, ASTM D7359, ASTM D7994, ASTM D8247, DIN 38409-59, DIN 51408, DIN EN 62321-3-2, UOP 991, UOP 1001

  • ABC-500: Semi-automatic autosampler for solid, viscous and liquid samples
  • ASC-550L: Fully automatic autosampler for liquids
  • ASC-570LS: Fully automatic sampler for solids and liquids (boat + syringe injection)
  • GI-520: Automatic sample feeding for gases and pre-vaporized LPG/LNG/CNG using a gas burette
  • GI-560: Direct feeding of LPG/LNG with automatic dosing and replica measurement. ASTM D6667
  • SD-500: The sulphur detector enables high-precision measurements down to 5ppb (LOQ).
  • ND-500: The nitrogen detector offers very good precision and linearity even in the lowest measuring range.
  • MCD-500: The high-precision microcoulometer enables the determination of chlorine contents down to 50 ppb (LOQ).
  • GA-500: The absorption module enables the collection of combustion gases. F, Cl, Br, I and S can be collected quantitatively and automatically transferred to an ion chromatography system for further measurement (combustion-IC). The NSX-5000 is the only sulphur-nitrogen measuring system that can also be used as a c-IC.

There are up to 120 positions for tubes (2ml, 4ml, 6ml) and up to 49 positions for boats (ceramic)

The NSX-5000 has the following measuring ranges:

Chlorine: 0.05-50 µg (Cl)

Sulphur: 0.005-20,000 mg/Kg

Nitrogen: 0.01-5,000 mg/Kg

C-IC: 0.05 mg/Kg – 100%

The analysis time varies between 3 and 20 minutes depending on the parameter and matrix.

The NSX-5000 works with 99.7% oxygen or 99.98% argon.

Of course, we will be happy to come to you and show you the appliance so that you can get to know the technology.

Once your NSX-5000 has been installed, our service team will be available to provide you with detailed product training. Most questions will arise as you work, so we will also be able to help you with any questions that arise at a later date – at your premises or flexibly via an online meeting.

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September 10, 2025: Lab Supply Chemnitz
September 23 – 25, 2025: Powtech Technopharm Nuremberg
24. September 2025: Lab Supply Leverkusen
8. October 2025: Lab Supply Hamburg
12. November 2025: Lab Supply Augsburg