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
