SF6 GasCheck P1 – Award Winning, Fast, Sensitive SF6 Leak Detector

The SF6 GasCheck P1 is a highly sensitive SF6 gas leak detector capable of detecting leaks to 1x10^-8ml/sec (0.1ppm, 0.001 gm/yr).

The revolutionary SF6 gas leak detector utilises award winning negative ion capture (NIC) technology for fast, accurate detection. 

Designed for SF6 gas leak testing and measurement in high voltage electrical SF6 switchgear, the instrument also detects other gases with a high affinity for electrons, such as refrigerant R12.

A unique advantage of the instrument is that it is unaffected by exposure to large leaks. Even after saturation or exposure to leaks of 100%, clear down remains rapid (<1s). The SF6 gas leak detector also benefits from having a non-radioactive source, eliminating registration, storage and transportation issues found with traditional radioactive ECD SF6 gas leak detectors.

Additional features of the SF6 gas leak detector include data-logging, alarms; both audio and visual, and a robust portable case. The instrument requires no consumables, such as Argon, reducing the ongoing costs of operation. There are no items requiring maintenance or service in the handgun or console.

This GasCheck P1 SF6 gas leak detector meets the demands for quality and traceability to International standards as required by today's industry.

Features

• Ultra high sensitivity with a 1 x 10-8 ml/sec (HighSense™ option)
• Award winning Negative Ion Capture (NIC) technology
• 1 second rise and clear down for rapid leak detection
• Large leaks present no contamination problems
• Non radioactive source for easy storage and transportation
• No argon or other pressurised gases required – reduced cost of ownership
• Smart sensor technology, detachable probe
• Display units cc/sec, gm/yr and ppm
• Touch screen with help menus
• Lightweight 3 button handgun
• Data storage and printing
• No training required, switch on and go
• Transit: robust steel transit case for export shipping

Specification

MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE
Negative Ion Capture (NIC): a non-radioactive, non-restricting carriage and no licensing required.

SENSITIVITY
Standard SF6 GasCheck P1: 1 x 10^-7 ml/sec, 1 ppm, 0.01 gm/yr SF6
Highsense option: 1 x 10-⁸ ml/sec, 0.1 ppm, 0.001 gm/yr SF6

RESPONSE
T90 = < 1 second rise and clear down

OPERATION
Lead acid battery, internal and fully protected
Recharge between 85-265 AC V, 50/60Hz

ALARM
Audio and visual with an optional handset alarm

MEASUREMENT UNITS
Measures in ml/sec, gm/yr and ppm
Range: each unit 1:500
Accuracy: ± 5% of displayed leak rate or ± 2 digits
Repeatability: ± 1 digit

CALIBRATION
Via CalCheck calibration accessory

DATA LOGGING
Over 500 data points with date and time stamp
Download via RS232 to a PC

TEMPERATURE
Storage: -10 to 60 ^oC (14 to 140 ^oF)
Operating: 0 to 50 ^oC (32 to 122 ^oF)

DIMENSIONS
Consol: 340 x 350 x 170 mm (13.4 x 13.8 x 6.7”)
Shipped: 810 x 430 x 450 mm (31.9 x 16.9 x 17.7”)

WEIGHT
10.4 kg (22.9lb) Handgun 0.56 kg (1.2lb) Shipped 25 kg (55 lb)

Applications include:

• SF6 leak testing and measurement in high voltage switchgear
• Breathing apparatus testing
• Medical device testing
• Leak integrity assurance to ultra low levels on equipment containing (H)CFC's in medical, refrigeration and air conditioning units.

Downloads

The following SF6 GasCheck P1 Portable SF6 Gas Leak Detector documents can be downloaded below. To obtain hard copies of any of the items, please email info@ionscience.com

• Brochure: SF6 GasCheck_LeakCheck V1.4

Accessories

The following accessories are available for the SF6 GasCheck P1 Portable SF6 Gas Leak Detector. For further information or pricing please contact Ion Science or your local Distributor.

What's included?

An SF6 P1 Kit includes the following items:

• P1 Consol
• P1 Hand Gun
• 3 x Spare Probes
• Charger Cable (Mains)
• Key for lid of Consol
• Certificate
• Metal Carry Case