CheckPoint O2, O2 / CO2 Headspace Analyser
PBI-Dansensor's portable oxygen and cardon dioxide analyzer. Rugged, handheld headspace gas analyser, available as an oxygen analyzer only or in in combination as a oxygen and carbon dioxide gas analyzer. Designed for off site and 'away from the laboratory' applications.Ideal for M.A.P and C.A.P food packaging. Holds the last 10 results. Auto power-off to save batteries.
CheckPoint is a hand-held gas analyser for the testing of MAP products within different industries e.g. the pharmaceutical, and the food & beverage industry. The analyser is small, robust, practical and ergonomically designed. CheckPoint is able to test oxygen and carbon dioxide using a syringe needle for gas sampling. CheckPoint is ideal for machine and product setups.
CheckPoint is battery operated and can be powered by rechargeable or ordinary batteries. The O2 version is equipped with an electrochemical sensor and the O2/CO2 version is equipped with an electrochemical and an infrared sensor. CheckPoint remembers up to 10 measurements. The large and easy readable LED based display gives you the result in a few seconds.
Available in two versions:
- CheckPoint O2 for oxygen only
- CheckPoint O2/CO2 for combined measuring of oxygen & carbon dioxide
This product is especially designed for those who need the advantages of a very portable unit, which can offer a good accuracy. Especially the accuracy of the CO2 sensor in hand-held devices is one of the best on the market. Due to new state-of-the-art technology, PBI-Dansensor can now offer a very satisfactory solution to this point.
CheckPoint in carrier case
The new rugged carrier case protects the CheckPoint gas analyser during transport and when not in use. Accessories can be stored in the carrier case as well.
Calibrated and ready to use
CheckPoint comes with a certificate of calibration and should be re-calibrated with six month interval. The operator never needs to worry about compensation for air pressure or flow verification because this is all taken care of automatically.
If you wish to re-calibrate the unit, this is a very simple process. You simply use the automatic hot key calibration routine available in the menu.
Features
- Small compact hand-held gas analyser
- High measuring accuracy due to state-of-the-art technology
- Battery power for min. 2500 measurements for the O2 and CO2 version.
- Memory function
- Measures O2 or O2/CO2 combined
- Short measuring time
- Ergonomic design
- Low sample gas volume
- Easy hot key calibration
- Robust and sturdy design
- Rugged carrier case
- Needle protection in the housing
- Fast, sensitive and accurate
Principle of operation
Sensor system
Oxygen
The CheckPoint O2 is based on an electrochemical sensor. The sensor operates like a kind of battery producing a current corresponding to the concentration of the gas passing the sensor. The value of the current is converted into a concentration value and shown in the display. The sensor is remarkably sturdy and stable, the readings are highly repeatable and the sensor is very fast. The sensor will not saturate in high oxygen concentrations, which means that the CheckPoint O2 can be used across a broad range of applications with a measuring range from 0-100% with a high resolution – still with high speed and accuracy.
Carbon dioxide
The CO2 sensor is a self-contained, non-dispersive IR sensor with IR source and single wavelength filter. There are no moving parts and the sensor is very sturdy. The CO2 sensor range is 0-100%. The sensor only needs calibration every 6 months and the reading is not influenced by humidity, ambient air pressure or temperature.
Sensor type
Electrochemical
- Range: 0 – 100%
- Resolution: 0.1%
- Accuracy:
- 0.25% abs. + 2% rel. @ CO2 < 25%
- 0.9% abs. + 2% rel. @ CO2 >= 25%
- Temperature compensation: < 2% rel. (0 – 40 °C)
- Response time: (T95): < 10 seconds
- Lifetime: > 1 year (approx. 2 years in 20.9% O2)
CO2 Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR), temperature compensated
- Range: 0 – 100%
- Resolution: 0.1%
- Accuracy: 2% abs. in the range of 0 – 20%,
- 3% abs. in the range of 20 – 100% CO2
- Lifetime> 3 years
O2 Electrochemical
- Range: 0 – 100%
- Resolution: 0.1%
- Accuracy:
- 0.25% abs. + 2% rel. @ CO2 < 25%,
- 0.5% abs. + 2% rel. @ CO2 >= 25%
- Temperature compensation: < 2% rel. (0 – 40 °C)
- Response time: (T95): <= 10 seconds
- Lifetime: > 1 year (approx. 2 years in 20.9% O2)
Measuring System – common for O2 and O2/CO2
- Measuring time: 10 seconds
- Pump: Built-in pump, max -200 mbar vacuum, expected lifetime > 500 hours (180,000 measurements)
- Sample volume Approx. 15 ml
- Calibration: Air (20.9% O2), 0% CO2 and 100% CO2
Common specifications
- Auto power off after 1 minute
- Memory function for 10 measurements (also after battery replacement)
- Display hold function (also after power off)
- Charging time for NiMH-batteries: 3 hours (auto off)
- Dimensions: 74 x 63 x 135 mm (HxWxD)
- Weight: 0.5 kg
- Cabinet: IP53 & anodized aluminium
- Operational tem perature: 0 – 40 °C
- Humidity: < 95% RH (non-condensing)
- Power supply: 90-260 VAC, 50-60 Hz, max. 12 W
Options
- External power supply Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
- Display: 3 digit LED for each gas
- 3 function buttons: on/off, start measuring and memory
- Sample probe Adjustable for right or left hand users
Consumables
For information about consumables for the Checkpoint O2, O2 / CO2 Headspace Analyser click here.
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