Transcript Ion Science - PhoCheck Training

Ion Science
© IS(A) October 2003
Who is Ion Science?
Ion Science Ltd.
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Founded 1987
Private company
Cambridge, UK location
Annual Sales in seven figures (UK
pounds)
Entered PID market in 1998
Initial focus on Europe and Asia
Ion Science (Americas)
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Formed 2002
Based in Waterbury, Vermont
Positive Environment for
“Green” Business
• Experienced Management
• 25 Years PID Experience
• VT NGAUS Member
Quality
• UK designed and manufactured to ISO 9000
standards
• ATEX Approval
• Intrinsically Safe
Why are we here?
• Realistic alternative
to RAE
– Advanced Hardware
– Advanced Software
ION SCIENCE Product Lines
PhoCheck Graphical PIDs
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Digital Display
Graphical Display
10.6 lamp std
Intrinsically Safe
ppb Capable
Linear to 10,000 ppm
Hardware: PATENTED Detector
Technology
Innovative Fence Electrode Technology and Low Dead
Volume Cell provide
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ppb-10,000ppm in one unit
Stability especially at ppb levels.
Sensitivity to water vapor is almost nil
Speed of response
Patented Fence Electrode Technology and
Very Low Dead Volume Cell
Hardware:
Innovative Mechanical Design Provides:
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Strong Pump
External Filter
Flow Sensor
Easy Access to Lamp
Optional Extension to 15 m.
Sample Collection Port
Why ppb?
•100X better resolution
•Detects what others miss
•Stable readings
•Same fast response
•Not influenced by humidity
•No special lamp issues
Why ppb?
TICs/TIMS/WMD
Applications demand it
AND IT WORKS!
Why are we here?
Realistic alternative to RAE
– Advanced Hardware
–Advanced Software
GIANT Display
Graphical Display
Menu Features
• 250+ response factors for all 4 lamps
• 137,000 data point storage
• ppb, ppm, mg/m3 units
Bidirectional Wireless
Communication to a PC
• The Instrument and PC communicate using the
two way infrared wireless IR Link.
Wireless Down-load of Data
Download Options
• Download stored
readings, 137,000
max. as Table and
Graph
• Download
calibration history
Upload Options
• Upload custom gas table
Add TICs/WMD Agents Detected by PID
• Upload menu
settings and lockout
feature
• Upload software
updates and
upgrade units.
Communicate thru’ a Decon Bag.
BATTERY LIFE
One Solution: 4gas/PID combo
Personal Monitor for Confined Space Entry
1,000,000ppm
100,000 ppm
EXPLOSION
10,000 ppm
1000 ppm
100 ppm
EXPOSURE
10 ppm
1ppm
0.1ppm/ 100 ppb
10 ppb
1 ppb
IDLH?
1,000,000ppm
100,000 ppm
Different Solution: PID/4gas
Hand-held Survey Unit
EXPLOSION
10,000 ppm
1000 ppm
100 ppm
EXPOSURE
10 ppm
1ppm
0.1ppm/ 100 ppb
10 ppb
1 ppb
IDLH
Different Solution: PID/4gas
Hand-held Survey Unit
PID First
4Gas Second
FirstCheck 4000/6000EX
FirstCheck 4000EX ranges
PC 3000 PID
0.1 – 10,000ppm
LEL 0 – 100%
O2 0 – 30%
CO 0 – 1500ppm
H2S 0 – 500ppm
Upgradeable
FirstCheck 6000EX ranges
PC 5000 PID
1ppb – 10,000ppm +
TICs/WMD option
LEL 0 – 100%
O2 0 – 30%
CO 0 – 1500ppm
H2S 0 – 500ppm
FirstCheck 6000EX
HazMat Kit
Summary
There’s no substitute for Performance!
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Faster Response
Better Sensitivity
Smarter Software
Easier to Use
Easier to Read
Upgradeable
Minimal Humidity Issues
BETTER VALUE!