VaporLab oR Rapid, Specific and Cost Effective Analysis at OSHA Compliance Levels hand-held analytical power. Seling © new standard for specificity and sitivity, the Vaporlab™ enables operators in the Feld 10 easily achieve laboratory comparable measurement results, Ideal where samples mus! be and lost income ne Vaporlab" Monitor is certifi ss 1, Division | locations, nontechnical personnel and Applications OSHA compliance monitoring Confined space entry Area monitoring Personal exposure monitoring Features & A Mlicrosensor a oystems lnc Enabling chemicalsensor technologyVaporLab™ seo coo c) Weight Dimensions Enclosure ‘Sensor Technology Analysis Time Visval Display Battery Type Mission Life Battery Recharge Time Dota Output Dato Log User Interface Keypad Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Intrinsic Safety Safety Approvals Warranty a Microsensor a custems Ine. 3 pounds including batieries [1.5 kg) 8.4 x 5.2 x 3.0 inches (21.3 x 13.2 x 7.6 cm) ¥ Impoc! resistant nylon Enhanced metal oxide semiconductor less than 3 minutes Four line backlit CD. NiMH cells, rechargeable B hours (nominal} 1.5 hours 9600 bovd infrared data port 160 measurements Menu driven Rubberized, tactile feedback a, 5° to 40°C, A" to 105° F -20° 10 60° C, 4" io 140° F 0 to 90% non-condensing Class 1, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, 16 (US and Conado} EEx [ia] llc T6 (Europe) FCC Class 8 ce & One year parts and labor VaporLab™ Includes 62 Corporate Court Bowling Green, KY 42103 USA Tel: 270.745.0099 Fax: 270.745.0095 ‘yew. microsensorsysiems.coma Microsensor n Systems Inc Vaporlab™ Questions & Answers What is Vaporlab™? Vaporlab™ is a small, rugged, lightweight, intrinsically safe, single-gas GC analyzer designed for field analysis of hazardous workplace gases and vapors (such as Benzene, Acrylonitrile, Vinyl Chloride, 1,3-Butadiene and Ethylene Oxide) in ambient air. What comes with the Vaporlab2 The following items ore included with Voporlab™: Battery charger for the NiMH cells used fo operate Vaporlab™ Shoulder strap Hard, waterproof Pelican carrying case Operating Manval Date View Data Manipulation Sofware Other accessories which can be purchased ore: * Calibration kit (zero air, calibration gas, 2 regulators, 2 somple bags, hard case) + Chest strap for handsfree operation + Replacement Scrubber Assembly How does Vaporlab™ operate? Vaporlab™ uses temperature controlled gas chromatography to analyze ambient air. Samples are drawn into Vaporlab™ through the sample inlet by an internal sampling pump and then is ‘absorbed onto the concentrator. Upon completion of the collection phase, the concentrator is, rapidly heated and the sample is released into the carrier gas stream. The carrier gas stream then moves the sample through the chromatographic columns, where multi-component separation ‘occurs to identify the target application vapor. After completion of the separation process, the sample components elute into the solid-state detector. The concentration is displayed in parts per million and the results can be stored in the data log for access at a later time. Vaportab™ is a dual mode instrument + Sniff Mode = Hot Spots for Analysis = RealTime Surveying — Efficient Use of Operator Time Measure Mode — Quantification of Chemical Concentration What is the typical calibration interval for Vaporlab"? Vaporlab™ should be calibrated before each daily deployment to verify performance and to correct for drift in the detector response factor. Voporlab™ Questions and Answors Page | of 4 04/2004What type of detector does the Vaporlab™ use? Vaporlab™ uses a proprietary solid state sensor as its detector. Vapors elute from the column and react on the chemically sensitive coating of the detector surface. The vapor coating interaction results in a signal whose frequency is related fo the vapor concentration. What are the key advantages of the solid state detector? Longer sensor life as compared to a PID Larger dynamic range than « PID Extremely small size yet VERY effective Semiselective detection mechanism ‘Minimal interference from non-target gases (eg: HO, CO and CO.) No external support required ie, no compressed gas} | Vaporlab™ difficult to operate by a non-technical operator? Voporlab™ is easy-to-use and does not require the operator fo have a technical background or be versed in gas chromatography. Quite the opposite, Voporlab” is designed specifically for use by the nontechnical field operator, who need only respond to the easy to follow prompls provided by a menudriven interface Voporlab™ offers quick field sample analysis. The user enters only 2 keystrokes, “Measure” and “Enter” and Vaporlab™ will perform a sample analysis. Additionelly, Vaporlab™ has safe guards in place to keep on operator from running an analysis when the unit fails the initial system startup check. Can Vaporlab™ detect other chemicals? Yes, the detectors can be optimized to respond to different organic chemical vapors. The introductory application of Vaporlab™ is benzene analysis for the petrochemical environment Subsequent applications will include focus on chemicals such as Vinyl Chloride, Ethylene Oxide, 1, 38Butadiene and others yet fo be identified. To find out whether @ particular organic vapor is detectable, contact MSI at 270.745.0099 or sales@microsensorsystems.com or complete a Vaporlab™ Application Request Form to help us better understand your specific application requirements. ls Vaporlab™ “Intrinsically safe"? Yes, Vaporlab™ is MetLabs certified intrinsically safe for: + Class 1, Division 1 Groups A, B,C, D Areas T6 International Certification ~ EEx {ia] 11¢ T6 CE Approval FCC Class B Vopertab™ Questions and Answars Page 2 of 4 04/2004Do you need an external keyboard to operate Vaporlab™? Nol All required operational and instructional information can be entered through the keypad on the front panel. What is required to turn on Vaporlab™ from a cold start? Basically very little is required to start up Vaporlab™ to begin data sampling. Simply activate the instrument power switch. The pump will activate and pressure up the carrier system and begin column heating. It takes approximately 15 minutes for Vaporlab to stabilize. After system warm up is completed the operator can choose to perform a “Measure” run, “Sniff” survey or instrument “Calibration”. All of these functions are directly accessible using the mode keys located in the bottom section of the Vaporlab™ keypad. How is a sample introduced to Vaporlab™? The Vaporlab™ can accept samples in several ways; either directly via the sample inlet, gas sample bag or glass syringe. The sample bag and the syringe must be attached to the sample inlet. This is done by using a lure lock connection. The Vaporlab™ uses an internal sample pump to collect the sample, The sample is collected on the instrument concentrator. This insures o reproducible injection volume that avoids the human error associated with direct injection through «column injection port All samples must be delivered at ambient pressure ony negative or pressurization of the sample will cause Vaporlab™ to malfunction Can you adjust Voporlab™’s pre-programmed application? Applications for Vaporlab™ are predefined by the factory. There is no reason to adjust the system parameters as they have been optimized for the specific application. If you are having performance problems please contact MSI for assistance What software is needed to download data from Vaporlab™ to a PC? MSI Dato View software has been developed to provide a convenient way to collect the Vaporlab™'s data log. This software is designed to run on a Windows based PC. Data View can also allow the operator to view the reel time chromatographic data. This feature allows the user fo view the analysis chromatogram and save the data for future reference Voportab™ Questions and Answers Page 4 of 4 04/2004fp asta ecu ecar aa The Vaporlab™ is a portable, handheld, intrinsically safe analyzer for the detection of OSHA regulated toxic gases, such as benzene, acrylonitrile, and vinyl chloride, in complex ambient air environments Voporlab” provides highly accurate and reliable detection of targeted toxic gases at subppm levels, thereby offering unprecedented analytical power to rapidly locate and quantify toxic gas emissions. The technically advanced design of the Vaporlab” makes it easy to operate, deploy and maintain.VaporLab” Hazardous Workplace Gas Analyzer Introduction Vay 6" Solutions The Vaporlab" is on intinsically sale portable gas analyzer copable of identifying and quantilying low concentrations of toxic gases. in complex. otmospheres, providing laboratory comparable rests in the field. Typleal applications for which the Voporlob” is wellavited are: Voporlab” offers unprecedented hand-held capability for accurately measuring trace levels of specilic toxic vapors in complex aimospheres. It operales in two distinc! modes. The “Sniff” Mode provides a means to quickly survey an areo to localize contaminated zones. The “Measure” Mode collects and identifies the sample vopor composition ot sub- ppm levels. This combination affords a comprehensive solution to your safety monitoring needs, seting 0 new standard for simplicity, specificity and sensiiviy OSHA Compliance Monitoring Refineries ond PetroChemical Focilies, Plosties Manufacturing Industrial Manufacturing Hazardous Waste Sites Corbon Bed Breakthrough Analysis Petroleum Barge Toxic Gas Monitoring Principle of Operation Vaporlab” is 0 dedicated, temperature controlled gos chromatograph that analyzes ambient air. A sample is draven into Vaporlab" through the sample inlet by an internal sompling pump. The somple is then absorbed onlo © concentrator. Upon completion of he collection phase, the concentalor is eapidly heated and the sample is released into he chromatographic column. After completion of the separation process, the sample componens elute info the solistate detector where the vapor concentration is measured. Cf tg cy The concentration is displayed in parts per million and_can be stored in the data log for pace Entry access at a later time. For new applications, please submit ‘on Application Data Form fer review. User Interface User interaction with Voporlab” is based on an intuitive menucriven interface. The ‘operator interacts with the instrument via the keypad in response fo options displayed on the LCD, The menus guide the inexperienced user in operating the four primary modes: Calibrate, Sniff, Measure anc Send. Wi c few simple keystokes, the Vaportab" is off Bd nd running, providing rapid, onthe-spot analysis & Calibrate Mode The Calibrate Mode is used to verily the performance of Veporlab™ and to correct for drift in the detector response factor. Simply press the “Calibrate” key on Vaporlab™ to begin the user guided calibration process Measure Mode The Measure Mode is used to identify the concentration of the target vapor. After pressing the “Measure” key, the Vaporlab” wil fist purge the sampling system to clear out any contaminants and then begin a sample onalyss cycle Sniff Mode Voporlab™ offers o Sniff Mode to survey an area for a “hot spot”. This can save valuable operator time by guiding the user to the point of highest concentration where a measurement could be token Send Mode The Send Mode allows calibration, analysis results (data log) and sample chromatograms to be transmitted via the I Communication Port to an external device, such as a personal computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA)NE System Components touch of o button Sop net = System Construction and Approvals s certified Intrinsically Safe in the U.S., Canada and Europe for use in explosive environments )VaporLab™ Weight Dimensions Enclosure Sensor Technology Analysis Time Visual Display Battery Type Mission Life Bottery Recharge Time Data Output Dato Log User Interface Keypad Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Intrinsic Safety Safety Approvals Warranty Optional Features Ta ee Microsensar ystems ln, > porate Cou! 5.2x hes (21.3 x 6 Nickle impregnated, impactresistant nylon Miniator ‘omatograp! jess than 4 minutes (nominal) 5 hours, full charge 8 hours 2600 baud infrored z 5° to 40° C (4 F 20° to 60° C [4° to 14¢ non-condensing Colibration Kit Chest Strap Data View Software we id Canada