Necessary Features of a Handheld H2S Gas Detector

by George Henry Publisher

H2S (hydrogen sulfide) is a poisonous, coercive, and flammable gas. H2S gas is a broad-spectrum poison that affects multiple systems of the body, including the nervous system. H2S quickly deadens the sense of smell, so a specialized H2S gas monitor is needed to detect its presence. H2S gas forms in environments such as swamps and sewers, where anaerobic digestion takes place. H2S gas can be made indoors when micro-organisms breakdown organic matter in an oxygen-deficient space. Because it is heavier than air, H2S gas usually accumulates indoors at the bottom of insufficiently ventilated spaces. A handheld H2S gas detector is the best way to keep you, your family, or your workers safe from this toxic gas. Handheld H2S detectors can have a wide range of technical features, but all reliable H2S detectors must, at the very least, have the following components:

· Detection Levels

A reliable H2S gas monitor should be able to detect H2S gas between the concentration ranges of 0ppm to 100ppm (ppm stands for parts per million and is the unit of measure for gas concentration). H2S concentration levels of 0.1ppm to 10ppm should activate the monitor’s alarm system.

· Alarm Features

The alarm system of a quality H2S gas detector should have visual, audible, and tactile features. The alarm includes a wide-angle flash, colored visuals, a loud audible sound, and physical vibrations. These comprehensive features ensure that you will notice when the alarm is activated.

· Durability

Handheld H2S gas detectors should be able to withstand even the harshest environments, including exposure to hazardous gas, extreme temperatures, water submersion, explosions, fire, oxygen deficiency, and high-impact falls.

· Data Logging Software

A handheld H2S gas detector should come with a comprehensive data collection and event logging software. Not only should the current gas event and relevant data be clearly displayed on the monitor’s screen, the software should be able to save and display past gas detection events and test results.

· Sensor Lifespan

The sensor of a quality H2S handheld detector should have a functional lifespan of 2 to 4 years.

· Lightweight and Compact

A handheld H2S gas detector should be lightweight and compact for convenient transport. Heavier models weigh up to 8 pounds, but most models are 3 pounds or less. Larger models can be up to 12 by 12 by 12 inches, while most models are much smaller. Some of the most compact versions are as small as 3 by 2 by 1 inches.