Obsolete Analyzers
CEMS analyzers play a vital role in regulatory compliance for your facilities. With constant technological advancements and evolving regulatory requirements, older CEMS analyzers can become obsolete, posing risks to both compliance and operational efficiency. The following information serves as a walkthrough of which analyzers from our suppliers are obsolete, why you should upgrade yours, and how we can help. For more information on analyzers, read our CEMS 101 Series blog posts on NOx, SO2, CO, and Oxygen and Flow Analyzers.
List of Obsolete Analyzers From Our Suppliers
The following are some common analyzers from our suppliers that no longer receive full support or maintenance services from suppliers. If you don’t see your analyzer supplier below and/or are unsure if your analyzer is obsolete or not, contact us today.
Consumables, Spare Part, and Service Availability for the following Thermo Fisher iSeries instruments will no longer be provided beginning after December 31, 2025:
- 42i
- 42iLS
- 43i
- 48i
- 49i
- 49iPS
- 410i
- 146i
- 111
The following Teledyne analyzers are no longer available for sale and support services are limited to best effort with limited parts availability:
- SM8160, SO2/NO analyzer
- SM8175, SO2/NO analyzer
- SM8200, SO2/NO analyzer
Production for the following CAI 600 Series analyzers has been discontinued, however factory support for this generation (2012) continues for several more years.
- 600 Series HFID Analyzer
- 600 Series CLD Analyzer
- 600 Series NDIR analyzer
Why You Should Upgrade Your Analyzer Sooner Rather Than Later
If your analyzer is obsolete, you are risking your CEMS not having the capability to measure emissions properly to comply with regulations. This can be caused by inaccurate data, limited monitoring capabilities, maintenance challenges, or data that is incompatible with modern DAS technology and reporting requirements. With an outdated analyzer, these issues are more difficult to mitigate due to discontinued support and maintenance.
Here are a few benefits of upgrading to a newer version:
- Compliance Assurance: Investing in a more up-to-date analyzer can provide you with more accurate emissions requirements, increasing ease of meeting regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced Monitoring Capabilities: Updated analyzers come with more advanced features such as real-time monitoring, improved sensitivity, or a more wide range of measurable pollutants.
- Operational Efficiency: Modern analyzers also require less maintenance, which can reduce downtime and added costs for your facilities.
- Up-To-Date Digital Solutions: The newer your analyzer, the more compatible it may be with current data acquisition and reporting software.
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