01 · PEM Hydrogen Generators

HG-250

250 ml/min for a single instrument

The smallest of the three capacities: 250 ml/min at full output and 175 ml/min for continuous consumption. Water is electrolysed across the proton-exchange membrane as the gas is consumed, so the only hydrogen in the instrument is the small volume in the filter train.

250 ml/min

Max. generation

175 ml/min

Continuous duty

99.9995 %

Purity

HG-250 — Front

Overview

What this model does well

01

Gas made as it is drawn

Nothing is stored under pressure beyond the small volume held in the filters — there is no cylinder inventory in the lab.

02

Three-stage drying train

Water trap, silica gel and a 5 Å molecular sieve bring the gas to 99.9995 % purity at the outlet.

03

Deionised water, no electrolyte

Below 0.5 µS/cm, with no KOH or NaOH added. Water quality is shown on the LCD in set mode.

04

Alarms that stop generation

Water empty, water over and pressure over each stop the cell: the Alarm LED blinks, the buzzer sounds every 10 s and the message appears on LCD line 4.

Specifications

HG-250 — full specification

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Generation

Maximum H₂ generation
250 ml/min
Continuous duty (70 % of max.)For continuous consumption, draw no more than 70 % of the model's maximum capacity.
175 ml/min
H₂ purityReached after the three-stage drying train.
up to 99.9995 %
Cell technology
PEM electrolysis of pure water
Hydrogen storage
None — only the volume held in the filters
By-product
O₂, vented

Pressure

Outlet pressure
Set on the keypad
Over-pressure cut-outAbove 90 PSI generation stops and the pressure over alarm is raised.
90 PSI

Feed water

Water quality
Deionised, < 0.5 µS/cm (> 2 MΩ·cm)
ElectrolyteAdding alkali destroys the membrane and voids the warranty.
None — never add KOH or NaOH
Tank level sensing
3 levels — low, medium, full
Water change
Empty, rinse and refill every 30 days

Drying train

Stages
Water trap + silica gel + 5 Å molecular sieve
1 · Water trap
Automatic liquid knock-out, solenoid drain — no service medium
2 · Silica gelRegenerate in an oven at 120 °C for 60–120 min.
Blue indicating gel; pink at 60 % saturation
3 · Molecular sieveRegenerate in an oven at 300 °C for 120–240 min.
5 Å, dark yellow; no colour change — service monthly

Control & interface

Display
4-line LCD, normal and set mode
Keypad
3 keys — ▲, ▼, F (pressure / overflow)
Status LEDs
Power, Generate, Alarm
Water-level LEDs
Full, Med, Low
Readings in set mode
Operating hours, water quality, total H₂ generated
AlarmsAlarm LED blinks, buzzer sounds every 10 s, message on LCD line 4.
Water empty, water over, pressure over, H₂ leak
Data interface
RS-232

Installation & supply

Mains supply
220 V AC, 50 Hz
Power / fuseRating as supplied for the HG-250. Confirm the supply rating for HG-500 and HG-1000 at order.
150 W · 5 A glass fuse
Rear connections
H₂ outlet, water drain, RS-232, cooling fan
Siting
Level bench, fan and rear panel clear, drain accessible
Service interval
Water change + tank clean every 30 days

Ordering

Order code
HG-250
Overflow control (HG-OFC)
Option — kit with three-port N₂ purge valve
Filter refill set (HG-FLT)
Silica gel and 5 Å molecular sieve

Values taken from HC-DS-PEMHG Rev 1. The configuration is confirmed in your offer.

Documentation

Datasheet & documents

Primary document

PEM-HG datasheet

PDF · EN · 3.2 MB · HC-DS-PEMHG Rev 1

Model matrix for HG-250, HG-500 and HG-1000, gas path and drying train, control panel and alarms, connections, options and order codes.

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    PEM-HG datasheet

    EN · 3.2 MB · HC-DS-PEMHG Rev 1

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    PEM-HG operating manual

    EN · 2.8 MB · HC-OM-PEMHG Rev 1

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The PEM-HG datasheet and operating manual are published in English and can be downloaded directly. German editions are in preparation — ask us and we will send them as soon as they are released. Go to the downloads centre →

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