HGVI Hand-held, Multi-Sensor Gas & Vapor Identifier
The HGVI is a gas and vapor analyzer that utilizes advanced software and multi-sensor technology to reduce false positives, increase accuracy, and build confidence in results. The HGVI is driven by advanced H-Fusion™ Decision Enhancement Software designed to analyze data collected from three versatile sensor technologies: • Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) • Photoionization Detection (PID) • Taguchi Gas Sensors (TGS)
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Smiths Detection, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| HGVI Hand-held, Multi-Sensor Gas & Vapor Identifier |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometry; Photoionization Detection; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Sensor |
| Product Synopsis |
| The HGVI is a gas and vapor analyzer that utilizes advanced software and multi-sensor technology to reduce false positives, increase accuracy, and build confidence in results. The HGVI is driven by advanced H-Fusion™ Decision Enhancement Software designed to analyze data collected from three versatile sensor technologies: • Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) • Photoionization Detection (PID) • Taguchi Gas Sensors (TGS) |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 17 x 5.5 x 5 in (43.2 x 14 x 12.7 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 7.5 lbs. (3.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 18 V DC 110/240 V AC |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Operating Conditions |
| -10 to 50°C (50 to 122°F); 10 to 90% RH |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Calibration gas, sieve pack, batteries, confidence testers (replacement is rare) |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Calibrated with isobutylene, which is sold separately, through Scott Gas (Plumsteadville, PA) |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| TGS, IMS, and PID sensors may need replacement. PID and TGS sensors are field replaceable. |
| Available Accessories |
| An accessory kit comes with it, including everything needed to run this equipment |
| Communications Interface |
| USB, RF modem technology |
| Unit Cost |
| $28,000.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Tabun, sarin, soman, cyclosarin, VX, VXR, distilled mustard, nitrogen mustard, lewisite, cyanogen chloride |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Acetone, benzene, carbon disulfide, chlorine, diborane, ethylene oxide, fluorine, formaldehyde, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen sulfide, nitric acid, phosgene, phosphorous trichloride and sulfur dioxide |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 to 30 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; 50 to 60 seconds or less, depending on the concentration |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Software Control |
| Software is used for monitoring, instrument must also be operated manually |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Owner’s Manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year., 3 year extended warranty can be purchased through a contract |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes |
