MicroFID
Detects up to 50,000 ppm VOCs, including methane, in fugitive emissions or environmental applications. The MicroFID is a small (8.1 lbs) data logging Flame Ionization Detector (FID). A tutor key prompts the user through basic operations. Critical data is displayed and logged in less than 3 seconds within the concentration range of 0.1 to 50,000 ppm. A 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 hr. The MicroFID is classified as Intrinsically Safe for both North America and Europe. Previously sold under the same name by PhotoVac, which was acquired by INFICON in 2011.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| INFICON |
| Product Name |
| MicroFID |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Flame Ionization Detection (FID); |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Detects up to 50,000 ppm VOCs, including methane, in fugitive emissions or environmental applications. The MicroFID is a small (8.1 lbs) data logging Flame Ionization Detector (FID). A tutor key prompts the user through basic operations. Critical data is displayed and logged in less than 3 seconds within the concentration range of 0.1 to 50,000 ppm. A 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 hr. The MicroFID is classified as Intrinsically Safe for both North America and Europe. Previously sold under the same name by PhotoVac, which was acquired by INFICON in 2011. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 17.1 x 3.85 x 7.4 in (43.4 x 9.8 x 18.8 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 8.1 lbs (3.7 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| NiMH Battery; Rechargeable batteries |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 5 to 40°C (41 to 105°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Hydrogen cylinders |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Annual calibration $495 |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $12,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $345 every year to 2 years |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Saturated Hydrocarbons, Aromatics, Unsaturated Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, Ketones, Alcohols |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Responds to almost all VOCs. |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 to 30 second warm up time |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); < 3 seconds |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and Visual |
| Software Control |
| RS—232, 1,200 to 19,200 baud with no parity, for tabular and graphic printouts and connection to a Windows® compatible computer. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Telephone walk thru |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Compressed gas cylinders must be shipped ground only according to IATA restrictions. |
