Product Highlight: Biosystems PhD6 Gas Monitor

Product Highlight: Biosystems PhD6 Gas Monitor
Posted 04-28-2010

Biosystems (now Sperian)

Product Highlight Series
This is the second in our exclusive series of gas detection we proudly carry on our site to give you our opinion on the equipment itself. The way we present it to you is from the perspective of its application, ease of use, and longevity of the equipment.

Application:
This portable hand held gas monitor is best suited for confined space entry where oxygen, combustible gas, toxic gases and volatile organic compounds such as petroleum distillates or solvents could exceed permissible exposure limits. Compact and rugged, this gas monitor is designed for tough working environments while being small, lightweight and unobtrusive, making it ideal for use where entry and exit may be difficult.

The PhD6 gas monitor delivers exceptional hazardous gas detection and offers simple user functions and operation with durable styling. PhD6 features 5 sensor ports, up to 6 channels of detection and over 19 sensor configurations including electrochemical, LEL, PID and infrared IR for the detection of either CO2 or Methane. Biosystems (now Sperian) sells most of the PhD6 gas monitors to the petroleum industry or chemical sales. Although, on their website they also mention breweries, wineries and anywhere accumulations of CO2 can be an issue.

Ease of Use:
Like any good gas sensor the PhD6 utilizes ease of use, large LCD screen, mode button that can be used with gloves on and a rugged case, all make this monitor user friendly.

Longevity:
The PhD6 gas monitor is very durable with its enclosed solid polycarbonate case and rubber cover, so it's both tough and easy to handle. And the rechargeable battery packs with run times as long as 24 hours are an added bonus.

Conclusion:
You'd be hard-pressed to find a hazardous gas detection monitor at this price point that works better--and offer more flexibility--than the Biosystems PHD6. This gas monitor is a great example of well-made hardware with up to 6 channels of combined gas detection, three visible LED alarms, a robust 24-hour battery life and built-in black box data recorder. We thoroughly recommend the PhD6 gas monitor for industrial hygiene, confined space entry and users on a budget.