'World First' FalcoTAC Fixed Photoionisation Detector

Designed for plan-wide safety and the on-going protection of workers in global petrochemical and oil & gas applications, the new FalcoTAC instrument also boasts the company’s innovative typhoon technology for unrivalled accuracy in condensing atmospheres and extreme weather conditions.

Aromatic chemical compounds produced by oil refineries and petrochemical plants form the building blocks for numerous important materials including dyes, detergents, solvents, adhesives, plastics, synthetic rubbers and pharmaceuticals. However, the TACs produced in these environments such as benzene, toluene and xylene isomers, are also highly toxic. 

Utilising the proprietary high output 10.0 electron volt (eV) detection system, the new FalcoTAC volatile organic compound (VOC) monitor offers fast response times and the best possible protection for plant personnel, giving early warning of any harmful levels of exposure to hazardous TACs, including benzene.

Simple to install and operate, the FalcoTAC features an external intrinsically safe sensor for quick and easy servicing without the need for a hot work permit, and can be serviced and calibrated in a hazardous environment without having to remove the power.

The advanced typhoon technology prevents condensation forming on the sensor which helps to stop the FalcoTAC short-circuiting and make it ideal for harsh conditions and wet outdoor environments, without the need for weather enclosures.

With market-leading PID sensor and patented fence electrode technology, FalcoTAC does not experience quenching of response due to humidity in the

ambient air. This increased resistance to humidity and contamination ensures ultimate reliability in the field, as well as considerably reduced drift issues and extended run time.

FalcoTAC is operated via an intuitive user interface with OLED display and five magnetically activated switches – up, down, left, right and enter – which are backlit to help confirm the correct button is being pressed. For added convenience, safety and ease of use, brightly coloured red, amber and pulsing

(optional) green status indicators are clearly visible in sunlight allowing checks to be conducted from a distance.

The FalcoTAC 10.0eV is available offering a detection range of 0.01 – 50 parts per million (ppm) and is available as either a diffusive or pumped unit.

The explosion-proof enclosure is certified to EX d IIC T4 II and the external sensor to EX ib IIC T4 Gb II. A 4 – 20 mA analogue output enables FalcoTAC to be easily integrated into a DCS control system to give warning or control of high VOC levels in the working environment.

Two relay outputs mean it can be connected remotely, plus RS485 output with Mobus protocol included as standard allows the instrument to be connected to a network.

 

Find more information by clicking on the following links:

- Falco TAC 0.01-50ppm Diffused

- Falco TAC 0.01-50ppm Pumped

- Our complete range of Hazardous Area fixed gas detection sensors

For any further information, contact the Shawcity team on: 01367 899553 or email: [email protected].