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TVOC monitor can be installed without barriers
Ion Science has introduced the ATEX-approved three-wire TVOC monitor for use without safety barriers in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 November 2009
Hydrosteel 7000 enables hydrogen flux measurements
Ion Science has introduced the Hydrosteel 7000 transportable light (TL), a lightweight corrosion monitor for the non-intrusive measurement of hydrogen flux.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 October 2009
Mercury vapour detector eliminates downtime
Ion Science has introduced a double beam UV absorption mercury detection unit - the Mercury Vapour Indicator (MVI).
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 August 2009
Research proves efficiency of Ion Science PIDs
A recent evaluation has proved Ion Science PID technology performs efficiently in high-humidity environments.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 June 2009
Quality accreditation is retained
Ion Science has been accredited to ISO9001:2000 since 2003.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 August 2008
Detectors cut risks after Chinese earthquake
Photoionisation detectors were used to monitor whether toxic gases were present in the atmosphere in the aftermath of the earthquake.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 August 2008
Sensor chosen for soil testing
The lab tests used an ME DEP-developed "gas train" to simulate soil contaminated with fuel oil or petrol, allowing the ME DEP to set the contamination and vary the humidity.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2008
Gas leak detector provides sensitivity upgrade
The GasCheck G is available in G1, G2 and G3 versions, allowing users to add extra features as the need arises, without returning the system to the factory.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2008
PID gas detector is intrinsically safe
Fixed PID gas detector for detection and monitoring of total volatile organic compounds is ideal for use in manufacturing and process industries.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 November 2007
PID instruments enhance VOC detection
Superior software features give significant user benefits including data logging, TWTEL averaging and detection capabilities down to parts-per-billion levels.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 November 2007
Sensors check soil and water quality
Set with gasoline vapours as its target gas, PhoCheck+ detected oil levels ranging from 3 to 33 parts per million across the contaminated area.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 October 2007
Gas sensors monitor fighter jets
Ion Science's GasCheck 3000is was recently selected as the instrument of choice for detecting refrigerant gases on the wing tips of BAE Systems Typhoon Euro Fighters.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 August 2007
Contract puts VOC detectors in RN submarines
Ion Science has been awarded a contract to supply and provide in-service support for 20 PhoCheck+ 1000 photoionisation detectors for use on Royal Navy Submarines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 November 2006
Photoionisation breakthrough receives US Patent
Cambridge based Ion Science has been granted a patent for the most significant breakthrough in photoionisation in ten years.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 October 2006
Detector watches for volatile organic compounds
The TVOC is a fixed PID gas detector for the detection and monitoring of total volatile organic compounds.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 April 2006
Detectors spot VOCs and other toxic gases
Ion Science has released its improved PhoCheck+ range of PID gas detectors for the detection of volatile organic compounds and other toxic gases.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 July 2005
Handheld instrument detects more gases
FirstCheck is the first multigas detector to combine complete VOC and toxic gas detection from parts per billion up to 10,000ppm with more traditional sensors for O2, H2S, CO and LEL detection.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 May 2004
Dutch distribution for gas detectors
Ion Science has entered into an alliance with Euro Index, a leading importer/wholesaler of measuring and control equipment in the Netherlands.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 December 2003
Detector sniffs out chemical weapons
The PhoCheck 5000Ex is designed for a number of applications, including first response to hazardous materials (Hazmat) and chemical weapons.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 December 2003
Simple claims for photo-ionisation detector
The PhoCheck 1000 is an "entry-level" photo-ionisation detector capable of detecting a large range of volatile organic compounds.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 October 2003
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