Formaldehyde (HCHO) Gas Detector
The FP-31 is a highly sensitive portable gas detector specific for formaldehyde (HCHO) detection. Unlike other Formaldehyde detection techniques that require pre-filter tubes for filtering out Phenols and other compounds, the FP-31 uses a specially doped colorimetric detection tabs with photoelectric photometry to provide a direct readout on the digital LCD display. Users place a tablet into the instrument, and then an air sample is pumped onto the tablet for either a 15 minute or 30 minutes. If HCHO is present, it will cause the chemically impregnated tablet surface to darken or stain. The magnitude of the stain directly correlates to the level of HCHO in the air. The stain darkness is read by an optical sensor in the Instrument. The FP-31 calculates the gas concentration from this.
Flexibility for any application.
Highly accurate across the entire range
Complies with WHO levels
Highly accurate across the entire range
Monitor rooms and spaces prior to entry
Large clear easy to read display
Download on to computer with optional IrDA adapter and read with free software
Allows room monitoring
Users read the HCHO measurement on an easy-to-read LCD display. The unit detects formaldehyde at very low levels. Users can easily confirm if an area contains safe breathing levels. In addition, the FP-31 has no known interfering gases.
The instrument has a self diagnosis function and is very easy to operate in addition to being very reliable. Users can also specify the optional tripod mounting in order to statically measure formaldehyde in a laboratory or mortuary. The Colorimetric tablets are readily available. In addition the unit comes fully calibrated and ready to use.
The FP-31 replaces the popular FP-30 with ergonomic improvements including size, weight and an easy to read big LCD screen, and uses the same tabs.
The model FP-31 can detect the World Health Organization level of 0.08 ppm average for 30 minutes.
Users are Mortuaries, Teaching hospitals, universities, medical and veterinary laboratories as well as applications in furniture construction ,wood products and general air quality monitoring.
| Model | FP-31 |
|---|---|
| Gas to be detected | Formaldehyde (HCHO) |
| Detection Principle | Photoelectric photometry method |
| Measurement range | TAB 008: 0.000 – 0.400 ppm (“<0.01” is displayed for less than 0.015 ppm.) TAB 009: 0.00 – 1.00 ppm (“<0.02” is displayed for less than 0.02 ppm.) |
| Measurement time | TAB 008: 1800 seconds (30 minutes) TAB 009: 900 seconds (15 minutes) |
| Fault alarm Self-diagnosis |
Battery voltage low, Sensor failure, Poor pump connection, Detector system error, Abnormal temperature |
| Detection method | Pump drawing type/Time accumulations measurement |
| Display method | LCD digital display |
| Memory function | Up to 99 detection points (Automatic recording after detection) |
| Use temperature/humidity range | Operating temperature range: -10 – +40ºC Operating humidity range: 90%RH or less (Non-condensing) *The operating temperature and humidity ranges of each detection TAB are indicated on the detection TAB itself. |
| Power supply | AA alkaline dry battery x 4 |
| Continuous operating time | About 12 hours (new dry batteries, without alarms or lighting, at 20ºC) |
| Outer dimensions | Approx. 80 (W) x 150 (H) x 40 (D) mm (Only main unit excluding projections) |
| Weight | About 250 g (without dry batteries) |
| Functions | Data logger function, Clock function |
| *Specifications subject to change without notice. | |
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