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| Formaldehyde Gas Detector |
Model FP-30 / FP-40 |

Model FP-30 $995.00
Model FP-40 $1,095.00
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Features
- Simple operation
- Specific to Formaldehyde
- Built-in sample draw pump
- Easy to read LCD display
- Self-diagnosis
- Uses photoelectric photometry technology
- Direct digital readout
- Colorimetric detection tablet method
- No false readings from interfering gases
- Operates on 4 AA alkalines
- Stores 99 readings
- No warm up time
Applications
- Furniture and woodworking
- Coating and varnishing
- Engineered wood products
- Medical / veterinary
- Painting & corrosion resistant finishes
- Carpet manufacture & storage
- Adhesives
- Heat treatment operations
- RV / trailer / mobil home inspecting
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| These highly sensitive portable gas detectors use photoelectric photometry method with colorimetric detection tab. The sample drawing rate is controlled by a microprocessor. Both the FP-30 and FP-40 have a direct readout of measurement value on an LCD display. The Model FP-30 can detect the new World Health Organization level of 0.08 ppm average for 30 minutes.
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Model Name
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FP-30 |
FP-40 |
| Measuring Gas |
Formaldehyde (HCHO) in air |
Detection
Range |
0-0.4 ppm
(0.005 ppm/digit) |
0-1.0 ppm
(0.01 ppm/digit) |
0 0.6 ppm
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Detection
Time |
30 minutes (1,800 sec.) |
15 minutes (900 sec.) |
3 min. (180 sec.)
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Detection
Principle |
Photoelectric photometry method |
Detection
Method |
Colorimetric tablet method (Accumulations measurement) |
| Accuracy |
+ / - 10% |
| Display |
Digital LCD |
Sampling
Method |
Sample drawing with built-in pump |
Operating Temp.
& Humidity |
-10 ~ 40°C (14 ~ 104°F), below 90%RH |
5 ~ 35°C, below 90%RH (non-condensing)
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| Memory |
Detection point: Up to 99 points (Automatic recording at the completion of measurement) |
| Self-diagnosis |
Failure of light source and light receiver, low battery voltage, pump failure, system trouble |
| Power Source |
AA size Alkaline batteries (4 pcs.) |
Continuous
Operation |
Approx. 12 hours (With no alarm or backlight, with alkaline batteries at 20°C) |
| Dimension |
Approx. 85(W) x 190(H) x 40(D)mm, 3.35(W) x 7.48(H) x 1.57(W)
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Weight |
500g, 17.6 oz |
Standard
Accessories |
- Detection TAB (20 pcs/pack)**
- Carrying case
- AA size alkaline batteries
- Operating manual
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| Warranty |
One year material and workmanship
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Interference against other gases (typical)
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| Test Gas |
Concentration |
Reading |
| Toluene |
1.0 vol.% |
0 ppm
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| Benzene |
1.0 vol.% |
0 ppm |
| Acetoaldehyde |
100 ppm |
0 ppm
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| Carbon monoxide |
50 ppm |
0 ppm
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| Carbon dioxide |
1.0 vol.% |
0 ppm
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| Ammonia |
25 ppm |
0 ppm |
| Acetone |
1.0 vol.% |
0 ppm
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Field Test Verification Data
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| Measurement Place |
FP-30 |
DNPH method*
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| Interior |
0.020 ppm |
0.025 ppm
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| Locker |
0.030 ppm |
0.03 ppm
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| Furniture |
0.040 ppm |
0.05 ppm
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* Dinitrophenylhydrazine detection method
** Please note: Detection tabs have one year shelf life. They must be stored in a referigerator (37°F - 50°F, 3-10°C)
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