GasScan
The GasScan is based on near-IR tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS). It has anstant (< 1 s) response time, with no cross-species interferences, an audible alarm, and a battery supply. The sensor can be configured as Point, Open Path, or Standoff Sensor.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Physical Sciences, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| GasScan |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Near Infrared; |
| Application |
| Gas Analysis; Emergency Response; |
| Equipment Type |
| Sensor |
| Product Synopsis |
| The GasScan is based on near-IR tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS). It has anstant (< 1 s) response time, with no cross-species interferences, an audible alarm, and a battery supply. The sensor can be configured as Point, Open Path, or Standoff Sensor. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <1 lb. |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Lithium Battery; AC or Rechargeable Battery Power |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed |
| Communications Interface |
| Serial Data Port |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| HF, Hydrogen Sulfide, Ammonia, Water, Methane, Hydrogen Chloride, HCN, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Oxygen |
| Adaptability |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| No interferences |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); Under 1 second |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
