The new portable Gas Detector Array is specifically designed to detect and monitor most common hazardous gases including Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA).
The main detector, an ion-mobility spectrometer (IMS) readily detects ammonia, inorganic sour gases, small chlorinated molecules as well as other electropositive and electronegative compounds. The IMS is also used in the CWA detection mode.
The IMS functions as part of an array that includes a photoionization detector (PID), an electrochemical cell and two metal oxide sensors. With the additional detectors the GDA is able to evaluate other toxic compounds, including benzene, phosgene, vinyl chloride and chlorobenzene.
The GDA-2′s gas flow system and internal dilution system is ideal for operating in harsh environments and is able to deal with high concentrations.
Detects all the main hazardous gases (TIC, CWA)
Unique combination of different detectors (IMS, PID, EC, MOS)
Portable instrument with integrated display, optical and visual alarms
Detection in seconds
Powered with rechargeable batteries
Works with computer, PDA or in stand-alone mode
Substance identification possible using pattern recognition methods
Offers a Safe/Unsafe default read out for inexperienced or infrequent operators
GDA mode for hazardous compounds
IMS mode for chemical warfare agents
Basic, advanced and expert mode
Ion mobility spectrometer (Ni63 ion source, positive and negative mode)
Photo ionization detector (10.2 eV)
Electrochemical cell and 2 metal oxide sensors
Internal pumps
Internal sample dilution system
A few seconds to less than 1 minute
Typically first alarm after 3 seconds, identification after
8 - 12 seconds
Different pattern recognition methods available
Extendable data base
