Falco 2 Fixed VOC Detector
Fixed photoionisation detector (PID) used to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for maximum plant and worker safety.
Falco 2 Fixed VOC Gas Detector Overview
The Ion Science Falco 2 is the latest generation of fixed PIDs that continuously detect a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Unique to Falco 2 is its revolutionary Typhoon Technology safeguarding the sensor from condensing moisture for added reliability in severe weather conditions. Additionally, the Falco 2 incorporates world-class MiniPID 2 Sensor in both 10.6 eV and 10.0 eV variants which allows the detection of over 700 VOCs. The Ion Science Falco 2 gives you cutting-edge performance, reliability, accuracy and results you can trust so you can be sure workforce and plant receive on-going maximum protection. Ion Science's patented Fence Electrode Technology provides humidity resistance and an anti-contamination design, ensuring drift is minimised and run-time extended, saving both time and cost to your business.
Offering the ultimate in safety the Ion Science Falco 2 Fixed VOC Detector overcomes false readings found with other PIDs. Its multi-coloured LED status display can be seen from a distance of 20 metres in sunlight ensuring you are clearly alerted to hazards present.
Falco 2 has an externally located intrisically safe sensor for quick and easy servicing without the need for a hot work permit. Dual certification allows Falco 2 to be serviced and calibrated in a hazardous environment without having to remove power.
The Falco 2 has an intuitive user interface making it easy to operate. It has five magnetic switches with LED confirmation, a high contrast OLED screen and graphical interface ensuring installation and servicing are both quick and easy.
RS485 (Modbus®), 4-20 mA and Relay outputs are standard for all models. The Relay outputs are configurable for either high and low alarms, fault conditions or test cycle synchronisation.
The Ion Science Falco 2 Fixed VOC Detector offers the ultimate in flexibility and can be purchased as one of four detection ranges in either a pumped or diffused variant. With a diffused model, servicing costs are kept to a minimum with no pump to maintain.
| Type | 0-10 ppm | 0-50 ppm | 0-1000 ppm | 0-3000 ppm |
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| Sensitivity | 0.001 ppm | 0.01 ppm | 0.1 ppm | 1 ppm |
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For more information on the Falco 2 Fixed VOC Detector, contact your local Air-Met office.
Falco 2 Fixed VOC Gas Detector Features
- The only VOC detector specifically designed for extreme weather
- Typhoon Technology stops condensation forming within the PID
- Cutting-edge sensor performance minimises drift & downtime
- Eliminates false readings found with other PIDs
- Multi-coloured status display seen from 20 metres in sunlight
- Fitted with long-life lamp for two years continuous use
- Ex d approved
- Pumped or diffused models available
- Pumped unit ideal for difficult to access locations
- Diffused model reduces servicing costs
- Four detection ranges available
- Selectable response factor for varying VOC selection
Falco 2 Fixed VOC Gas Detector Specifications
| Technical Specifications | ||
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| Sensor | Photoionisation with 10.6 eV lamp | |
| Detection Ranges and Sensitivity* | 10.0 ppm | 0.001 ppm |
| 50.0 ppm (10.0 eV lamp) | 0.01 ppm | |
| 1000 ppm | 0.1 ppm | |
| 3000 ppm | 1 ppm | |
| Detection Time (T90) | <30 seconds (diffused)** | |
| <10 seconds (pumped)** | ||
| User Interface | Display: | OLED high contrast white on black: 128 (w) x 64 (h) pixels |
| Screen size: | 35mm (w) x 17.5mm (h) | |
| 5 magnetic switches with LED confirmation (up, down, left, right & enter). | ||
| Status Indicator | Bright visible status indicator: RED, AMBER, GREEN | |
| Certification |
ATEX: II 2G Ex db ib IIC T4 Gb
IECEx: Ex db ib IIC T4 Gb |
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| Environmental Specification | Diffused: | -40 °C to 50 °C |
| Pumped: | -20 °C to 50 °C | |
| 0-100% RH and condensing humidty | ||
| Mechanical Interface |
2 x cable entry points with 3/4” NPT threads (left and right)
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| Dimensions | Diffused: | 223 (h) x 192 (w) x 115 (d) mm |
| Pumped: | 325 (h) x 192 (w) x 115 (d) mm | |
| Mounting Points | 2 x M8 | |
| Input Power |
Working voltage: 8 to 40 Vdc
Max. power: 7 watts, Typical 2 watts
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| Outputs |
4 to 20 mA
RS 485 Modbus®
2 programmable relays
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Falco 2 Fixed VOC Gas Detector Applications
- Manufacturing
- Processing
- Refineries & Petrochemical
- Chemical
- Waste water treatment
- Pulp & paper
- Pharmaceutical
- IAQ
- Solvent recovery systems
- Industrial painting & coating
- Fenceline monitoring
- Outdoor air quality
- Tankfarms
- Bunkering
- Fumigation gas monitoring (methyl bromide)
