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News Release from: Ion Science | Subject: FirstCheck
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 May 2004
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.
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 This makes the FirstCheck a must-have instrument for first responders and confined space entrants
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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FirstCheck's novel, highly sensitive photoionisation detector (PID) enables the detection of many gases, including many WMD (weapons of mass destruction) gases that are toxic at low ppb levels and are undetectable by existing multigas instruments.
Traditionally two or three instruments are needed to ensure workers safety.
Now FirstCheck has it all covered in one handheld detector.
Due to FirstCheck's vast detection range a wide number of hazardous and toxic gases can be detected in many different types of application.
Detectable gases include: O2 from 0 to 25%; CO from 0.1 to 1000ppm; H2S from 0.1 to 100ppm; LEL from 0 to 100%; and VOCs and other toxic gases from parts per billion to 10,000ppm, including ammonia, some WMDs, benzene, ethelyne, isobutanol, gasoline vapours, jet fuel and LPG.
Application areas include: emergency first response (including WMD); confined space entry; haz/mat; and the industrial sector.
FirstCheck is unique in that the user can select the best way for them to view readings to suit any given situation and personal preference.
Options available are large numbers with a rotate option, a real-time graph of each sensor reading, multiple bargraphs and multiple number readings both to allow the simultaneous viewing of all five sensor readings.
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