New Hand-Held Device Detects Methane Up To 150 Metres Away
Crowcon has been named as the worldwide distributor for the new Laser Methane, a unique, hand-held methane detection device from Tokyo Gas Engineering in Japan. Crowcon will have exclusive distributor rights across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of the Far East.
The lightweight (1.35kg) Laser Methane is highly selective so does not give false readings, even if other gases are present. It can detect methane at concentrations between 10 – 10,000ppm up to 150 metres away in less than 0.1 seconds, even through glass. Applications include gas transmission network surveys (including compression stations), landfill site monitoring and other areas where methane leakage or build-up is a risk. The unit can also be fixed in a permanent position to periodically scan a given area.
The portable, compact device comprises a single ‘gun’ unit with no additional parts or battery packs, making it very easy to carry and operate in the field. It has a built-in test cell which self-tests the instrument at switch-on and during use. When methane is detected, the basic unit’s LED light and buzzer give visual and audible signals respectively. There is also an upgrade option with an LCD display of actual gas readings in a graphical format which may be saved to a built-in SD memory card and downloaded to a PC.
Accessories include a spare battery pack and charger, soft carry case, hand and shoulder straps and earphones. The Laser Methane conforms to EN 61000-6-4: 2001 and EN 61000-6-2:1999 and the laser has a safety rating of IEC 60825-1 (JIS C6802).
