ATI D16 PortaSens III Portable Gas Detector
Features
- Interchangeable "Smart Sensors" for over 30 gases
- Internal 4 GB data logger with USB output
- Easy to read LCD with back-lit color graphics
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The ATI D16 PortaSens III is the ideal device for locating leak sources or simply for measuring gas concentrations in the workplace. With a built-in sampling pump and inlet wand, samples are drawn from precise locations where leaks may occur. Areas around valve packing, flanges, compression fittings and other system components are easily checked to find the higher gas levels that exist near the leak site.
Modern Interface
The internals of the instrument are designed with a modern USB computer interface, a color touch-screen display, and improved pump control. The D16 detector has the ability to measure a wide variety of gases by simply inserting the appropriate sensor for that gas. The device can use any of over 60 different sensor modules, providing nearly unmatched flexibility. Sensors can be changed quickly and easily without the need for calibration.
Smart Sensor Modules
Sensors used in the PortaSens III are ATI’s H-Series smart sensor modules. Each sensor module is actually a sensor, amplifier, and memory module in one compact package. Because of this design, sensor modules can be calibrated independently and simply plugged into any detector for immediate use.
No Adjustments Necessary
When installed in a detector, calibration data is loaded into the microprocessor so that no adjustments are needed. The result is that a detector can, for example, go from phosgene measurement to ammonia measurement in less than one minute.
- Range: Dependent on sensor module used
- Display: Back-lit touch-sensitive color graphics LCD
- Accuracy: Sensor dependent, but generally +/-5% of value (limited by cal. gas)
- Sensitivity: Typically 0.1-1% of sensor module range
- Output: USB transfer of stored gas values
- Memory: 4 GB (millions of data points)
- Storage Interval: Programmable from 1 minute to 60 minutes
- Alarms: Three concentration alarms (caution, warning, and alarm with adjustable setpoints); Low flow and low battery alarms; Alarms displayed on LCD & Indicated by audible beeper
- Power: Rechargeable NiMH D cell battery runs about 10 hours continuously. Two D cells supplied with unit. Alkaline D cell battery may also be used.
- Charger: Optional charger available
- Operating Temperature: -25 to +55 degrees C
- Humidity: 0-95% Non-condensing
- Detector Material: Glass Filled Polycarbonate
- Size: 3.5" (W) x 9" (H) x 5.5" (D) (89mm x 229mm x 140mm)
- Shipping Weight: 7 lbs. (3.2 Kg.)
- (1) PortaSens III Gas Detector
- (1) 10" Teflon Lined Sampling Wand
- (1) Carrying Case with Foam Insert
- (1) USB Cable
- (1) NiMH battery charger
- (1) Spare NiMH D-Cell Battery
- (1) Calibration T Fitting
- (10) Spare Filters
- (1) Flowmeter
- (1) Sensor Keeper
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