Flame Ionization Detector - MicroFID

MicroFID

Superior VOC Detection by Flame Ionization

Detects up to 50,000 PPM VOCs, including methane, in fugitive emissions or environmental applications. At just 8.1 lb, the MicroFID is the smallest and lightest data logging Flame Ionization Detector (FID) available. One tutor key prompts you through basic operations. Critical data is displayed and logged in less than 3 sec within the concentration range of 0.1-50,000 PPM. A simple two-step calibration holds for a full workday. The MicroFID ergonomic design includes a built-in handle and a rubberized keypad that can be used while wearing protective equipment. Replaceable and rechargeable battery packs operate for as long as 15 hours. The MicroFID is classified as Intrinsically Safe for both North America and Europe .
For trouble-free measurement of soil gases where the response factor consistency of an FID is mandatory, or where methane must be included in the total reading, the MicroFID has no equal.

MicroFID Solutions

Leak Detection and Repair (U.S. EPA Method 21)
Landfill monitoring
Natural gas leak
Petroleum products tank entry
Emergency responce
Soil headspace screening
Hazardous waste site delineation

Solvent storage and piping
Confined space pre-entry
Underground storage tanks (UST)
Transportation vessels
Storage tank maintenance
OSHA Compliance
EPA Compliance
Remediation efficiency

MicroFID Industries & Applications

Fugitive Emissions/EPA Method 21
When calibration to methane is a must and detection levels range to 10,000 PPM or more, the MicroFID is the right choice in Method 21 compliance.
The MicroFID meets or exceeds all Method 21 instrument requirements while giving the convenience of the smallest and lightest datalogging FID.

Landfill Monitoring
In landfill monitoring, the detection of methane may be required, or exclusion
of methane from the readings may be required. The MicroFID responds
effectively to methane, and when equipped with a charcoal filter can be used to obtain non-methane Total VOC. The manual datalogging mode does this calculation for the user. The filter is placed on the MicroFID and a background reading is taken. The filter is then removed and a sample reading is taken. The MicroFID automatically subtracts the background from the sample and records the Difference, or the non-methane VOC reading.

Emergency Response - HAZMAT
In HazMat applications, it is possible that the spilled material may not be known, and the capability of quickly detecting 'hot spots' is critical in locating the source of the hazard.

Soil/Water Jar Headspace Screening
The range of the MicroFID is from 0.5 to 50,000 PPM with manual datalogging capacity to allow independent storage of the Background, Sample, and calculated
Difference from each jar. This convenient feature condenses the data to one line per jar sample.

Biofuel Detection/Methanol Testing
MicroFID offers Methanol leak measurement capability which is essential for compliance with air quality operating permit requirements for biodiesel plants. With its flame ionization detection (FID) technology, the MicroFID measures Methanol leaks accurately and quickly, and exceeds the requirements of NSPS Subpart VV specific to EPA Method 21 for fugitive emissions. MicroFID is rated intrinsically safe for hazardous environments.

Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection
In North America, Natural Gas is composed almost entirely of Methane. The MicroFID is the detector of choice for this application. The MAX feature combined with the user adjustable, audible alarm make it easy to pinpoint leaks. Automated datalogging with selectable recording intervals make record keeping simple.

Arson Investigations (Accelerants)
Quite simply, the MicroFID is the detector to use for this application because anything that will burn will be detected. MicroFID’s optional 6’ telescoping extension wand allows the user to reach into areas that otherwise would be inaccessible.

Tank Entry Petroleum Products
Petroleum products are mixtures of Aromatics, Alkenes and Alkanes. The MicroFID will respond effectively to the short chain Alkanes and the more toxic Aromatics.

MicroFID Detectible Compounds

Saturated Hydrocarbons - Methane, Ethane, Propane, n-Hexane

Aromatics - Benzene, Toluene, Naphthalene

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons - Acetylene, Ethylene, 1,3-Butadiene

Chlorinated Hydrocarbons - Vinyl Chloride, Chloroform, Trichloroethylene, Methylene
Chloride

Ketones - Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Alcohols - Methanol, Ethanol, Isopropanol, n-Butanol

Please note: This list provides examples of the types of compounds detectable by the MicroFID. Please contact Photovac Technical Support for details on specific compound detection.

Specifications

Size
43.4 cm (17.1“) long, 9.8 cm (3.85“) wide, 18.8 cm (7.4“) high

Weight
8.1 lb (3.7 kg)

Keypad
16-key, fixed function

Display
2-line, 16-character LCD with alphanumeric readout

Hydrogen Cylinder Discharge
Greater than 12 hours

Hydrogen Cylinder Capacity
9.2 liters

Battery Capacity
15 hours (snap-on replacement)

Serial Output
RS – 232, 1200-19200 baud with no parity, for tabular and graphic
printouts and connection to a Windows® compatible computer.

Detectors
Flame ionization detector with quick-change electrodeless discharge
UV lamp, 10.6 eV (standard); Electron Capture Detector (optional)

Alarm Output
On Alarm, LoBatt and NoFlm

Response Time
Less than 3 seconds

Operating Temperature Range
41°F to 105°F (5°C to 45°C)

Operating Humidity
0-100% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)

Operating Concentration Range
0.5 PPM to 2000 PPM methane equivalent (Low Range)
10 PPM to 50,000 PPM methane equivalent (High Range)

Minimum Detection Limit
0.5 PPM methane

Intrinsic Safety
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, & D
Hazardous locations, T4 (135°C) rating