Handheld Formaldehyde Meter/Monitor

Health & safety

Handheld Formaldehyde Meter/Monitor

12 Nov, 2014

Published over 11 years ago. See the latest and most current information on Health & safety.

Formaldehyde (HCHO) is one of the most common poisonous substances found in daily life and industry.

New Star is pleased to offer the HAL-HFX205 Formaldehyde Monitor designed for use in a wide variety of applications such as furniture, floorboards, wallpapers, paint, gardening, indoor decorations, construction, dye stuffs, paper manufacture, pharmaceutical, medical, food, cleaning, synthetic resins, textile treatment, horticulture and cosmetics. The HAL-HFX205, based on reliable electrochemical sensing technology, features fast response times, directly displays the formaldehyde concentration in ppm or mg/m?, and is easy to use.

Ranges are from 0-100 ppm with four models available: 

  • 0-10ppm
  • 0-25ppm
  • 0-50ppm
  • 0-100ppm

The optional external digital temperature and humidity sensor allows correction for accurate measurement. The USB port provides capability of downloading of stored data as well as continuous, real-time monitoring of the environment.

Features

  • Wide measuring range
  • Fast response
  • Direct real time reading
  • Data storage capability
  • High-speed USB
  • No warm-up time
  • Auto backlight
  • Self-calibration
  • Excess limit warning (ACGIH TLV and OSHA STEL).

Specifications

  • Target Gas - Formaldehyde (HCHO) in air
  • Range 0 ~ 10ppm (up to 100ppm available as a custom order)
  • Technology - Electrochemical sensor
  • Sampling Method - Pump and pointing sampling
  • Response Time - < 30 seconds
  • Resolution -   0.01ppm
  • Display Unit -  ppm or mg/m?,
  • Memory - Up to 500 sets of data
  • Interface - USB
  • Operating Environmental Conditions - Temperature: 5 ~ 50°C. Humidity: < 90%RH
  • Power - Rechargeable Lithium ion battery (3.7V/1250mAh); AC adapter 100~240VAC to 5VDC/1A
  • Dimensions - 80 (W) × 45 (D) × 157 (H) mm
  • Weight - About 280 grams.

Starting price for Model HAL-HFX205 is $895.

Click here for complete product information, specifications and pricing.

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