April 2010Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
The multigas monitor, which monitors up to six gases simultaneously, has a full-colour LCD display screen, which the improves safety by providing clear readings in low-light, or bright-light – outside, inside or in underground environments. The unit weighs just over 400 grams.
Features
* Monitors up to six gases simultaneously.
* User friendly menu-driven navigation.
* Powerful 95 dB audible alarm.
* Rugged enclosure with a life-time warranty.
The unit is designed to measure:
* Oxygen 0-30% of volume in 0,1% ppm increments.
* Combustible gas 0-100% LEL in 1% increments.
* Methane 0-5% of volume in 0,1% increments (0 to 100% optional).
* Carbon monoxide 0-999 ppm in 1 ppm increments.
* Hydrogen sulphide 0-500 ppm in 0,1 ppm increments.
* Hydrogen nitric oxide 0-999 ppm in 1 ppm increments.
* Chlorine 0-99,9 ppm in 0,1 ppm increments.
* Nitrogen/sulphur dioxide 0-99,9 ppm in 0,1 ppm increments.
* Hydrogen cyanide/chloride 0-30 ppm in 0,1 ppm increments.
* Ammonia 0-200 ppm in 1 ppm increments.
* Chlorine dioxide 0-1 ppm in 0,01 ppm increments.
* Carbon dioxide 0-5% of volume in 0,1% increments.
* VOC\s (volatile organic compounds) 0-2000 ppm in 0,1 increments.
The unit is IS certified according to EEx ia IICT4 and has an operating temperature range from -20 to 55°C. Power is supplied from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack 24 hours (extended range of 36 hours), or replaceable AA alkaline battery pack 10,5 hours.
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