Impact Infrared Sensor Version

Impact IR (infrared)sensor version incorporates  all of the standared features of the Impact Pro portable gas detector, with models available to detect %LEL or %VOL methane (as well as other hydrocarbons), and CO2 with long term stability.

This additional sensor complements the proven electrochemical cell and catalytic bead technology within the Impact Pro range.

Infrared cells : IR sensors operate by passing infrared light through the gas sample and detecting the change in transmitted light as the molecules absorb the energy to change their vibration and rotational status.  A sepcific fingerprint can be assigned in the IR spectrum that represents certain gas molecules.  Miniature IR sensors can now be practically incorporated into portable devices; they have the charateristic of a small footprint and relatively low battery consumption making for an ideal sensor for portable use to detect methane (linear) and other hydrocarbons at %LEL and % VOL applications.  IR sensors can also be tuned to measure Carbon Dioxide (CO2)    

Features

• Unique replaceable sensor cartridge precalibrated for lowest cost of ownership and minimal service requirements
• Rugged water resistant IP67 construction for use in aggressive confined space environments and other demainding industrial monitoring applications
• Powerful, long lifetime, internal motorized pump for sampling over long distances
• Excellent battery life using rechargeable NiMH batteries
• Advance data logging capabilitiy  as standard with up to 200 hours of continuous data storage for all channels of gas detected
• Easy to calibrate with Enforcer (%LEL sensor only) completely automating bump testing and gas calibration
• Intrinsically safe  communications technology between operator and attendant using the advanced SafeLink™ option between two Impact units
• Long term stability of IR sensors
• Longer sensor lifetimes for CO2 applications using IR sensors
• %LEL and %VOL flammable sensors linear to methane. but able to detect other hydrocarbons

APPLICATIONS

• Confined space entry and pre-entry safety checks
• petrochemical processes
• waste water treatment
• fire suppressant leak detection
• oil and gas exploration and refining
• food, brewery and wine production
• chemical and gas storage/transportation
• landfill monitoring
• industrial hygiene
• power generation

Detectable Gases