Horiba SOCMA-500 Oil Content Analyzer

Horiba OCMA-500 Oil Content Analyzer

The Horiba SOCMA-500 Oil Content Analyzer is a compact automatic analyzer designed to measure oil content in drainage water, environmental water, and process-related samples. Moreover, this instrument uses solvent extraction and non-dispersive infrared absorption analysis to measure oil components extracted into solvent S-316. In addition, the OCMA-500 performs extraction, measurement, and drainage automatically through simple button operation. Therefore, this analyzer helps users perform oil content measurement more efficiently in wastewater monitoring, environmental testing, factory discharge control, and component quality control.

Key Features

Automatic Oil Content Measurement

• The Horiba OCMA-500 supports automatic measurement with simple operation.
• Moreover, users can start the extraction, measurement, and drainage process with easy button operation.
• In addition, the built-in extractor helps simplify oil extraction from sample water.
• Therefore, this instrument reduces manual handling compared with conventional extraction workflows.

Infrared Absorption Method

• The OCMA-500 uses solvent extraction and non-dispersive infrared absorption analysis.
• Moreover, oil components are extracted from the sample into solvent S-316 before measurement.
• In addition, the instrument detects infrared absorption near the 3.4 µm to 3.5 µm wavelength range.
• As a result, the analyzer can directly display oil concentration as a measured value.

Fast and Practical Operation

• The OCMA-500 provides quick and easy measurement in approximately 3 minutes, excluding preparation activities such as warming, calibration, and rinsing.
• Moreover, the system helps reduce measurement time compared with the n-hexane method.
• In addition, the instrument does not require a solvent evaporation process.
• Therefore, it can help reduce volatilization loss when measuring low-boiling-point oil components.

Lower Solvent Consumption

• The OCMA-500 uses approximately 8 mL of extraction solvent for standard measurement.
• Moreover, the sample-to-solvent ratio is 2:1 for sample water measurement.
• In addition, HORIBA designed this model to reduce solvent consumption compared with previous products.
• As a result, users can support routine measurement with better operating efficiency.

Display and Data Management

• The analyzer features a 3.5-inch color graphic LCD with 320 × 240 dots.
• Moreover, the display helps users read measurement results and operating information more clearly.
• In addition, the instrument supports output to a USB memory stick.
• Therefore, users can manage measurement records more easily for reporting and documentation.

Specifications

General Information

• Product Name: Horiba OCMA-500 Oil Content Analyzer
• Model: OCMA-500
• Product Type: Automatic oil content analyzer
• Measurement Object: Oil components extracted from sample water into solvent
• Typical Use: Oil content measurement in drainage water, environmental water, and process-related samples

Measurement System

• Measurement Method: Solvent extraction and non-dispersive infrared absorption analysis
• Extraction Solvent: S-316
• Extraction Method: Built-in extractor
• Measured Absorption Range: Around 3.4 µm to 3.5 µm
• Measurement Range: 0 mg/L to 200 mg/L
• Resolution for mg/L: 0.1 mg/L from 0 to 99.9 mg/L; 1 mg/L from 100 to 200 mg/L
• Repeatability: ±0.2 mg/L ±1 digit from 0 to 9.9 mg/L; ±2.0 mg/L ±1 digit from 10.0 to 99.9 mg/L; ±4 mg/L ±1 digit from 100 to 200 mg/L
• Calibration Method: Zero and span calibration
• Amount of Extraction Solvent Required: 8 mL
• Amount of Test Sample Required: Sample water to solvent ratio 2:1

Display and Data

• Display: 3.5-inch color graphic LCD
• Display Resolution: 320 × 240 dots
• External Output: Output to USB memory stick
• Data Memory: 300 items
• Functions: Self error determination, stabilized measurement value display, and clock

Power and Operating Conditions

• Ambient Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C, no condensation
• Power Supply: AC 100 V to 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: Approximately 60 VA at AC 100 V; approximately 90 VA at AC 240 V
• Dimensions and Weight
• External Dimensions: 342 × 200 × 313 mm
• Mass: Approximately 7 kg

Applications

Wastewater Monitoring

• Horiba OCMA-500 Oil Content Analyzer is suitable for measuring oil content in factory wastewater, industrial discharge, and treatment plant discharge water.
• Moreover, users can apply it in industries such as petrochemical, steel, food processing, and general manufacturing.
• In addition, it helps monitor final discharge water before release or further treatment.
• Therefore, the analyzer supports routine wastewater control and environmental monitoring programs.

Oil-Water Separation Control

• The OCMA-500 can help users check the efficiency of oil-water separation processes.
• Moreover, operators can use oil concentration data to evaluate treatment performance.
• In addition, the analyzer supports monitoring in petroleum processing plants and related facilities.
• As a result, users can manage process water and discharge water more systematically.

Marine and Environmental Testing

• This analyzer can support monitoring of bilge water, ballast water, environmental water, and water quality around oil-related facilities.
• Moreover, the method can measure certain low-boiling-point oil components because it does not require solvent evaporation.
• In addition, the compact design and automatic operation support practical use in routine testing workflows.
• Therefore, the OCMA-500 is useful for laboratories, environmental teams, industrial plants, and water quality control departments.