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Formaldehyde and Carbon Dioxide IAQMonitor F300


Model F-300
Formaldehyde & Carbon Monoxide Monitor

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Theory of Operation

The sensing element of the instrument is an electrochemical cell. The cell is a four-electrode type, which contains a working and an active auxiliary electrode. The signal from the auxiliary electrode is used for temperature compensation and to improve the selectivity of the entire sensor. The sensor response is linear with the concentration of the target gas in air.

The sensing technology of Carbon Dioxide is non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensor.

Interferences

Gas Concentration Meter Output

Acetone

2 ppm

2 ppm

Methylethyl Keton

2 ppm

0 ppm

Diethyl Detone

2 ppm

2 ppm

Acetaldehyde

12 ppm

0 ppm

Acetic Acid

0 ppm

0 ppm

Ethylene

67 ppm

0 ppm

Methanol

125 ppm

0 ppm

Ethanol

55 ppm

0 ppm

I-propanol

44 ppm

0 ppm

Carbon Monoxide 40 ppm 0 ppm

Features

  • Real time Formaldehyde concentration as low as 0.01 ppm
  • Real time Carbon Dioxide concentration
  • Temperature and Humidity
  • Hand held and easy operation
  • Data logging
  • Internal Pump
  • Rechargeable Battery

Description

Environmental Sensors Co.'s Formaldehyde and Carbon Dioxide IAQ Monitor F300 is a portable hand held instrument that measures formaldehyde and carbon dioxide concentration in air simultaneously. It also shows temperature and humidity. The high resolution and accuracy of this model make it ideal for indoor air quality testing.

With the touch of a button, the meter displays STEL (average of every 15 min.), TWA (8 hour average) and Peak.

The internal pump makes it possible to sample from hard-to-reach areas or confined spaces by attaching a flexible tube to the meter.

Data Logging

The F300 Formaldehyde and Carbon Dioxide IAQ meter stores all of the exposure points for up to 12 logs (a log is created in the instrument's internal memory each time it is used). A log contains: date, time, number of exposure points, the interval between each point, and the actual exposure points. All of the log files can be easily uploaded to PC using components vailable within the Microsoft Windows Operation System or the termianl software included with the instrument.

Filter Technology Eliminates Interferences

The F300 formaldehyde and carbon dioxide IAQ monitor uses an active filter to eliminate potential interference from common chemicals. With no filter in place, the sensor is exposed to formaldehyde and the chemicals that may interfere. When the filter is added, the formaldehyde is removed. The instrument then accurately determines the difference in the signal from the sensor. This is proprtional to the amount of formaldehyde, with elimination of potential interference from other chemicals. The procedure is automatic when the command to measure is given.

Meter Spec

Sensor Type Electrochemical

Nominal Range

Formaldehyde: 0-30 ppm

Carbon Dioxide: 0-5000 ppm

Sensor Life

> 2 years

Resolution

Formaldehyde: 0.01 ppm

Carbon Dioxide: 30 ppm

Min. Detectable

Formaldehyde: 0.01 ppm

Carbon Dioxide: 30 ppm

Response Time

Formaldehyde: 40 sec.

Carbon Dioxide: 15 sec.

Warm-Up Time

60 sec.

Operating Temperature

-25 °C to 35 °C

Pressure Range

Atm ± 10%

Relative Humidity

15 - 90 % non-condensing

Alarm

Audible 80db

Dimensions

H x D x W: 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.5"

Weight

908 grams

Battery

Internal Rechargeable Battery

Warranty

One Year