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PhoCheck+

PhotoChek+ PIDPhoCheck+ is the world’s most advanced, humidity resistant photoionisation detector (PID) for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), providing rapid response and accurate detection.  Its unique patented Fence Electrode Technology incorporates a three-electrode format enabling proven resistance to humidity and contamination, giving optimal user performance in the field.

 

KEY FEATURES

  • Patented Fence Electrode Technology for high sensitivity, humidity and contamination resistant operation. Applications include:
    • Soil contamination
    • Indoor air quality
    • STEL and TWA monitoring
    • Atmosphere monitoring
    • Environmental clean-up
    • Petrochemical
    • Confined space entry
    • First response
    • HazMat/WMD
    • Arson investigation
    • Leak detection
  • Detects VOCs from 1ppb – 10,000 ppm
    • The only instrument on the market capable of detecting VOCs at very low ppb toxic thresholds, the PhoCheck+ 5000Ex can accurately detect VOCs from 1 ppb up to 10,000 ppm.
  • Detects major industrial VOCs - data available for over 450 gases
  • Intrinsically safe for use in flammable areas
  • Health & Safety mode for STEL and TWA
  • Choice of readouts – numbers or real-time graph
    • The choice of read-outs allows the operator to select between a large numerical display or real-time graph for an instant overview of readings.
  • Universal graphical interface and icon menu
    • Free from translation difficulties and language barriers, PhoCheck+ incorporates a unique graphical interface and icon driven menu for use within global markets.
  • Continuous data logging (stores over 130,000 individual readings)
    • The enhanced 8Mb memory capacity of PhoCheck+ (2000+, 3000+ and 5000+) allows for continuous data logging of readings every second with the ability to store over 130,000 individual readings.
    • The unique memory saving feature only logs a value if the detector senses a changes in the detected level of gas.
  • Traceable results and data download via IRDA link
    • Stored data can be viewed on-screen for an instant overview of results, or easily downloaded to a PC via an IRDA link using Ion PC software for detailed analysis.
  • Fully interactive Ion PC software
  • Upgradeable throughout PhoCheck+ and FirstCheck+ range
    • A highly flexible instrument, PhoCheck+ is available in a number of versions from the basic, low-cost 1000, to the sophisticated 5000Ex with advanced features and extended detection range.
    • The versatile PhoCheck+ can be upgraded from the 1000Ex right up to the revolutionary FirstCheck+ multi-gas PID range of instruments.

 

MODELS

PhoCheck 1000
A basic, low-cost unit, PhoCheck 1000 has a detection range of 0.1 – 4,000 ppm and is ideal for use in non-hazardous environments including indoor air quality and soil contamination assessment.

PhoCheck+ 1000Ex (upgradeable)
Intrinsically safe with a detection range of 0.1 – 4,000 ppm, the 1000Ex has user set single point alarms and gas table of over 450 gases (including their unique response factors.)

PhoCheck+ 2000Ex (upgradeable)
In addition to the 1000Ex features the 2000Ex has added data logging capability. The 2000Ex allows storage of over 37 hours of data logged readings taken every second (over 130,000 individual readings!) 2000Ex has a date and time stamp for download to a PC via an IRDA link for detailed analysis.

PhoCheck+ 3000Ex (upgradeable)
In addition to the features of the 2000Ex, PhoCheck 3000Ex has an extended detection range of 0.1 to 10,000 ppm, and operating mode for health and safety monitoring with pre-programmed STEL and TWA values.

PhoCheck+ 5000Ex (upgradeable to FirstCheck+)
The most sophisticated PID, the 5000Ex provides full features and a dynamic detection range of 1 ppb to 10,000 ppm. Dangerous toxic gases can be detected at low ppb levels where hazardous to health, as well as flammable gases at LEL thresholds. Ideal for the First Responder, the sensitivity of the 5000Ex is a potential life saving instrument in the most hazardous environments.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 Detector
 photoionisation cell fitted with patented Fence Electrode Technology
• Greater measurement stability, accuracy and linearity
• Improved resistance of relative humidity effects
• T90 – 1 second rise and clear-down
 Lamps
 10.6 eV Krypton PID lamp supplied as standard
 Intrinsically Safe Approvals II 2 G Baseefa 03ATEX0742
EEx ia II T4 (-20˚C ≤ Ta ≤ 60˚C)
IECEx BAS 04.0033 (world standard)
 Accuracy ± 5% display reading ± one digit
 Linearity ± 5%
 Data Logging
 Automatically recording readings every second including date and time stamp
8 Mb memory
Incorporates a secure storage algorithm to reduce stored data corruption
 Calibration Via calibration kit accessory
 Operation Dry Cell: Alkaline 4 x AA – 20 hours
 Alarm Flashing LED and 90 dBA (10cm) audible sounder
Pre-programmed TWA and STEL
Pre-programmed 450 gas and gas cocktails
 Instrument Range
 Maximum range: 1 ppb to 10,000 ppm
Maximum range: 0.001 to 10,000 mg/m3
 Flow Rate
 220 ml/min with flow fail alarm
 Temperature Operating: -20 to 60˚C, -4 to 140˚F
Humidity: 0-99% RH (non condensing)
 Dimensions Instrument without probe 340 x 60 x 49 mm (13.5 x 2.3 x 1.9”)
Standard case 420 x 320 x 97 mm (16.5 x 12.5 x 3.8”)
 Weight
Instrument: 0.58 kg – 1.3 Lb.
Packed: 3.0 kg – 6.6 Lb
 

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