WATCHGAS NEO PHOTO-IONIZATION DETECTOR

The WatchGas NEO Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) is a portable gas detector designed for VOC, benzene and other hazardous substance measurement across a range of applications. It combines PID technology with flexible measurement ranges, built-in pump sampling, datalogging, wireless connectivity and a Man-Down alarm. Multiple NEO models are available, including standard, high-range, benzene-specific and benzene/butadiene configurations.

Description

The WatchGas NEO Photo-Ionization Detector is designed for industrial gas measurement where accurate detection of VOCs and other target compounds is required. The instrument uses a photo-ionization sensor with a standard 10.6 eV lamp, with a 9.8 eV lamp option for specific configurations. It is available in models ranging from 0–5,000 ppm and 0–15,000 ppm measurement ranges, with a benzene-specific version supporting benzene and VOC measurements.

The NEO provides real-time gas concentration readings in ppb, ppm, mg/m³ and μg/m³, along with PID measurement gas, correction factor, lamp status, battery status, pump status, datalogging status, wireless status, temperature and time. Its integrated correction-factor library contains 700+ compounds, helping users interpret readings in the target equivalent unit.

The instrument features a built-in pump with two settings from 300 to 430 cc/min and can sample from up to 30 m (100 ft). It supports two/three-point calibration, standard datalogging at one-minute intervals, and Micro USB connectivity for charging, data download, instrument configuration and firmware upgrades.

Designed for industrial use, the NEO also incorporates wireless capabilities and a Man-Down alarm with pre-alarm notification for additional team safety supervision.

Key Features

  • Photo-ionization detector (PID) technology
  • Standard 10.6 eV lamp
  • 9.8 eV lamp option for specific configurations
  • Multiple gas measurement ranges
  • VOC and benzene measurement capabilities
  • Real-time gas concentration display
  • 700+ integrated correction factors
  • Built-in sampling pump
  • Sampling distance up to 30 m (100 ft)
  • Man-Down alarm with pre-alarm notification
  • High, Low, TWA and STEL alarms
  • Over-range and low-battery alarms
  • Low-flow alarm with automatic pump shut-off
  • Wireless connectivity option
  • Integrated datalogging
  • Two/three-point calibration
  • 24-hour rechargeable Li-Ion battery
  • IP67 protection rating; IP66 when turned on
  • Durable rubber boot with model-specific colour coding
  • Micro USB charging and communication
  • 128 × 128 graphical LCD with LED backlight
  • 95 dB acoustic alarm at 30 cm
  • Flashing bright red LED visual alarms
  • Lightweight portable design

Applications

  • Confined space measurement
  • VOC measurement
  • Low-range ppb measurement
  • Benzene measurement
  • Firefighter applications
  • Hazardous substance emergency response
  • Hazmat incident response
  • Paint, glue and printing industries
  • Degreasing operations
  • Disinfection and fumigation
  • Industrial gas monitoring

Certifications & Standards

  • EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
  • Class I, Div 1, Group ABCD, T4, -20°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +50°C
  • Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
  • II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
  • IP67 protection rating; IP66 when turned on

Quantity / Pack Information

WatchGas NEO Kit includes:

  • 1 × Robust Case
  • 1 × PID Lamp Cleaning Solution
  • 5 × Inlet Filters
  • 1 × USB Charger
  • 1 × USB Cable
  • 10 × Finger Protection
  • 20 × Cotton Buds
  • 1 × Cleaning Wipe
  • 1 × Inlet Probe
  • 1 × Inlet/Outlet Luer Adapter
  • 1 × Quick Start Guide
  • Benzene Separator Tube — NEO Benzene only

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