Detect up to 50,000 PPM VOCs including methane CONFIDENTLY and RELIABLY.
For accurate, reliable detection of VOCs in fugitive emissions or environmental applications, the Photovac MicroFID is the right choice in flame ionization detection. At just 8.1 lb. (3.7 kg), the MicroFID is the smallest and lightest data logging Flame Ionization Detector (FID) available.

Easy to learn and use
One tutor key prompts you through basic operations. Critical data is displayed and logged in less than three seconds within the concentration range of 0.1-50,000 PPM. A simple two-step calibration holds for a full workday.

Designed for field use
The MicroFID is completely self-contained in a single hand-held package, so transportation and operation are simplified. The MicroFID ergonomic design includes a built-in handle and a rubberized keypad that can be used while wearing protective equipment. Replaceable and rechargeable battery packs operate for as long as 15 hours. The MicroFID is classified as Intrinsically Safe for both North America and Europe .

Rely on results that measure up
For trouble-free measurement of soil gases where the response factor consistency of an FID is mandatory, or where methane must be included in the total reading, the MicroFID has no equal.

Make EPA Method 21 Fugitive Emissions Monitoring easy with the smallest and lightest FID available, the MicroFID.

Detectable Compounds
Saturated Hydrocarbons - Methane, Ethane, Propane, n-Hexane
Aromatics - Benzene, Toluene, Naphthalene
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons -Acetylene, Ethylene, 1,3-Butadiene
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons- Vinyl Chloride, Chloroform, Trichloroethylene, Methylene Chloride
Ketones - Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Alcohols - Methanol, Ethanol, Isopropanol, n-Butanol
And more...

Solutions

• Leak Detection and Repair (U.S. EPA Method 21)
  
• Emergency response
  
• Solvent storage and piping (UST)
  
• Transportation vessels
  
• Remediation efficiency
  
• Landfill monitoring
  
• OSHA Compliance
  
• OSHA Compliance
  
• Soil headspace screening
  
• Hazardous waste site delineation
  
• Natural gas leak detection
  
• Petroleum products tank entry
  
• Confined space pre-entry
  
• Underground storage tanks
  
• Storage tank maintenance

Applications
Fugitive Emissions/EPA Method 21
When calibration to methane is a must and detection levels range to 10,000 PPM or more, the MicroFID is the right choice in Method 21 compliance. The MicroFID meets or exceeds all Method 21 instrument requirements while giving the convenience of the smallest and lightest datalogging FID.

Landfill Monitoring
In landfill monitoring, the detection of methane may be required, or exclusion of methane from the readings may be required. The MicroFID does respond well to methane, and when equipped with a charcoal filter can be used to obtain non-methane Total VOC. The manual datalogging mode does this calculation for the user. The filter is placed on the MicroFID and a background reading is taken. The filter is then removed and a sample reading is taken.
The MicroFID automatically subtracts the background from the sample and records the Difference, or the non-methane VOC reading.

Emergency Response -- HAZMAT
In HazMat applications, it is possible that the spilled material may not be known. Since the MicroFID responds relatively equally to a wide variety of compounds, it is suitable to situations that can be quite different.

Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Detection
In North America, Natural Gas is composed almost entirely of Methane. The MicroFID is the detector of choice for this application. The MAX feature combined with the user adjustable, audible alarm make it easy to pinpoint leaks. Automated datalogging with selectable recording intervals make record keeping simple.

Arson Investigations (Accelerants)
Quite simply, the MicroFID is the detector to use for this application because anything that will burn will be
detected. MicroFID’s optional 6’ telescoping extension wand allows the user to reach into areas that otherwise
would be inaccessible.

Tank Entry Petroleum Products
Since Petroleum products are mixtures of Aromatics, Alkenes and Alkanes, either detector would be suitable.
The MicroFID will respond almost equally to the short chain Alkanes and the more toxic Aromatics.

Soil/Water Jar Headspace Screening
The range of the MicroFID is from 0.5 to 50,000 PPM with manual datalogging capacity to allow independent storage of the Background, Sample, and calculated Difference from each jar. This convenient feature condenses the data to one line per jar sample.