According to ABB, the GCP100 is the first gas chromatograph to feature built‑in cybersecurity and integrated Wi‑Fi.
Global technology company ABB has launched the GCP100 gas chromatograph, setting a new benchmark in cybersecurity and real‑time analysis of complex gas mixtures across the natural gas, biogas, oil, and petrochemical industries. Part of the new GCPro series, the GCP100 enables plant operators to monitor process stability and product quality in real time, while integrating advanced cybersecurity features to protect critical infrastructure.
The GCP100 is the first gas chromatograph on the market with built‑in cybersecurity and integrated Wi‑Fi. Unlike conventional systems, it does not require connection to third‑party devices, eliminating gaps in encryption and security. With all encryption embedded directly into the analyser, confidential process data is safeguarded against cyber threats. Cybersecurity is particularly vital for gas chromatographs, which are widely deployed in energy and environmental monitoring sectors.
“ABB’s next generation of gas chromatographs incorporates highly innovative advances in GC technology and digitalisation,” said Jean‑René Roy, Global Business Line Manager, ABB Measurement & Analytics. “We worked diligently to ensure the new GCPro series would become the benchmark industries rely on into the future, and that starts with today’s launch of the GCP100.”
Designed for flexibility across industries and applications, the GCP100 delivers precision analytics with low gas sample and carrier gas consumption, reduced energy use, and continuous monitoring without increasing technical or maintenance burdens. With an extended 60°-100°C operating range and detection capability down to 1 part per million (ppm), the device covers a wide spectrum of industrial requirements.
Hardware and software innovations include dynamic QR code functionality and AI‑powered features that can cut maintenance‑related downtime by up to 75 per cent. A 4‑inch gesture‑controlled display and patented modular design further enhance serviceability.
The GCP100 integrates ABB’s AI‑driven My Measurement Assistant+ and ABB Ability Genix Copilot, giving operators instant access to documentation, error codes, and spare parts information for predictive maintenance and streamlined diagnostics.
Engineered for low‑power consumption at just 12 Watts, the GCP100 supports operators in reducing energy costs. Its compact design allows for smaller shelters or even shelterless installations, lowering heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) requirements and capital expenditure. ABB says this makes the GCP100 the gas chromatograph with the lowest total cost of ownership in its class.