continuous, with data logger, ppb, battery-powered, data acquisition, with touchscreen, real-time
Description
Product overview
microF is a portable formaldehyde analyzer for continuous, real-time HCHO measurement in industrial environments and air quality studies. It combines a photomultiplier detector with microfluidic sampling to provide low detection limits and fast temporal resolution.
Technical specifications
Detection limit:
< 1 ppb (default settings)
Detection range:
0–300 ppb (other ranges available on request)
Measurement:
Detector: PhotoMultiplier
Temporal resolution: 1–120 s
Typical response time: 10 minutes (default)
Operating gas conditions: 5–40°C; 20–80% RH; atmospheric pressure
Calibration: gaseous formaldehyde
Sampling:
Method: continuous flow
Gas flow rates: default 250 mL/min (0–1 L/min range) and alternate default 20 mL/min (0–30 mL/min range)
Supply connections: 1/8″ for gas; 1/16″ for liquid
Instrument supply:
Power input: 100–240V AC ±10%; 47–63 Hz
Output: 15V, 100W
Battery: Lithium-Ion, autonomy > 2 h
Power consumption: max 75 W
General:
Dimensions: 32×28×15 cm (with bottle holder) / 32×36×15 cm (without bottle holder)
Weight: 6.5 kg (including bottle holder)
Operating conditions: 0–40°C; 20–80% RH
Storage: 0–40°C; 0–85% RH
Display: 7″ TFT touchscreen, 800×480 resolution
Fluoride liquid autonomy (100 mL): 80 hours
Mobility and accessories
Carrier case with integrated pre-cut foam for accessories
Included consumables and accessories: DNPH tubes and rings, power supply and cable, particle filter, filter strainer, microporous tube, 100 mL bottles with storage and analysis caps, 1/8″ and 1/16″ stainless caps and ferrules, Teflon tubing and ferrules, bottle holder, stylus
Advantages
Compact dimensions and moderate weight for field deployment
Rapid setup: deployment in under 5 minutes
Operable from mains power or internal battery
No carrier gas required
Low sample flow rate extends filter lifetime and reduces reagent use
Real-Time Formaldehyde Monitoring
Continuous, real-time measurements with time resolution down to a few seconds
Detection limit: < 0.3 μg/m3 (typical)
Designed to minimize interferences according to specifications
Direct gaseous formaldehyde concentration measurement
Analysis programming, monitoring & data logging
Color touch screen with standard and expert modes
Sequence programming and near real-time result display
Temperature and relative humidity monitoring
Data logging for quality control and export via USB or Ethernet
Complementary PC software for data processing and maintenance management
Issued from French academic research
Developed from CNRS and Strasbourg University research
Patented microfluidic device
Supported by EU and national innovation programs
Technical specifications (summary)
Model: microF
Detection limit: < 1 ppb (default)
Detection range: 0–300 ppb
Detector: PhotoMultiplier; temporal resolution 1–120 s; typical response time 10 min
Gas flow rates: default 250 mL/min (0–1 L/min) or default 20 mL/min (0–30 mL/min)
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