BW Technologies GasAlert Micro 5 Specifications

Series

multi-gas detectors

VOCs

Protect yourself

Simultaneously monitor and display up to fi ve atmospheric

hazards with the GasAlertMicro 5 Series. Adaptable to a

variety of applications, the GasAlertMicro 5 Series has an

extensive selection of user-settable fi eld options and is

available as either a standard toxic gas model, a PID model

for the detection VOCs, or an IR model for CO

Use the passcode function to prevent unauthorized

modifi cations of the instrument’s settings. Compatible with

BW’s MicroDock II automatic test and calibration system,

the GasAlertMicro 5 Series is unparalleled in its versatility,

performance and overall value.

detection.

2

CO

LEL

H

2

CO

O

SO

PH

NH

NO2

HCN

2

S

2

2

3

3

Generation 2 pump
with visible integrated fi lter

• Measure up to fi ve atmospheric hazards concurrently

• Fully customizable to suit any application

• Rapidly switch from diffusion mode to the optional

integrated pump in the fi eld

Wear yellow. Work safe.

Cl

ClO

2

2

O

3

Quickly switch from
diffusion to integral
pump option

Sensor for fi fth toxic, PID,
or CO2 hazards

Four bright, wide-angled
alarm bars

Integral concussion-proof
enclosure

95 dB audible alarm
(typical)

Raised buttons, easy to
use with gloves

Large, easy-to-read
display

Optional datalogging
stores several months of
continuous data

Replaceable integrated fi lter

•

window enables user to

visually inspect fi lter

•

provides superior dust

and water resistance

Multiple charging
options available

Internal vibrating alarm for

high-noise areas

Stainless steel
alligator clip

AA alkaline or hot-swappable
rechargeable battery pack
options allow for battery
installation in the fi eld

Instrument model differences

GasAlertMicro 5 GasAlertMicro 5 PID GasAlertMicro 5 IR

Gases Detected

Sensors

Typical battery life

AA Alkaline

Rechargeable

1

Based on the run time of a 5-gas instrument in diffusion mode at +68°F/+20°C, other instrument confi gurations or environmental conditions may increase/decrease the battery life of your instrument.

H2S, CO, O2, SO2, PH3, NH3, NO2, HCN,
Cl2, ClO2, O3 and combustibles (LEL)

Plug-in, electrochemical cell (toxic and oxygen);
catalytic (LEL)

1

20 hours
20 hours

VOCs (PID), H2S, CO, O2, SO2, PH3, NH3, NO2,
HCN, Cl2, ClO2, O3 and combustibles (LEL)

Plug-in, electrochemical cell (toxic and oxygen);
catalytic (LEL); Photoionization detector (PID) with

10.6 eV lamp for volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

15 hours
15 hours

CO2 (IR), H2S, CO, O2, SO2, NH3, O3 and
combustibles (LEL)

Plug-in, electrochemical cell (toxic and oxygen);
catalytic (LEL); infrared (IR) for carbon dioxide
(CO2)

15 hours
15 hours

Sensors

The GasAlertMicro 5 is available in three models: toxic/
electrochemical, PID (for VOCs) or IR (for CO

). For more

2

information about available sensor confi gurations, please
contact BW Technologies by Honeywell.

Electrochemical and catalytic bead sensors available for:

S CO O

H

2

2

SO2 Cl2 ClO2
NH3 PH3 HCN
NO2 O3 Combustibles (LEL)

Photoionization sensor available for volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) detection.

Infrared (IR) gold series sensors available for carbon
dioxide (CO

) detection.

2

Note: Due to board and sensor confi guration GasAlertMicro 5
models are not interchangeable (i.e. a PID sensor cannot be
used in a IR confi gured unit).

Industrial Applications

GasAlertMicro 5

Industry or Application Sources of Additional Hazards

Confi ned Space Entry

Wastewater Plants

Steel / Iron Production

Pulp and Paper

Food and Beverage

Construction

GasAlertMicro 5 PID

Industry or Application Sources of VOC Hazards

Confi ned Space Entry

Hazmat / Homeland Security

Industrial Hygiene and
Confi ned Space

Airlines (wing-tank entry)

Landfi lls

Oil and Gas

Chemical Plants

GasAlertMicro 5 IR

Industry or Application Sources of CO

Confi ned Space Entry

Wineries and Breweries

Agriculture

Marine Fuel Transport /
Shipping and Shipyards

Oil Well Fracturing

Wastewater Treatment

Food Industry / Cold Storage

Industrial and Chemical
Manufacturing

Landfi lls

Various sources - industrial chemicals

Cl2, NH3, ClO2 from treatment

NO

2

Cl2 from bleaching

NH3 from refrigerants, ice production
PH

from fumigation

3

Confi ned space entry, trenching, and NO2 from
diesel exhaust

Respiration and aerobic bacterial decomposition

Detect fl ammables not detected by LEL sensor
(diesel, gasoline vapor, turpentine, etc)

Wide number of potential hazards (benzene, diesel,
ethanol, toluene, etc.) dependant on industry

Jet fuel not detectable by LEL sensor, PID required

Decomposing organic matter, emission of chemical
compounds

By-products of refi ning processes

Number of potential hazards dependant on product
and process of manufacturing

Hazards

2

Respiration and aerobic bacterial decomposition

By-product of yeast fermentation

Greenhouses, mushroom farms use CO2 to
enhance growth; also used to speed ripening of
fruits and vegetables, aerobic bacteria in manure
pits

Used for fi re suppression and inerting cargo holds

Injected into mature wells for further oil extraction

Aerobic bacteria

Solid CO2 (dry ice) used as a refrigerant and for
carbonation; CO2 used in packaging to extend
storage shelf life

CO2 used in various processes

Biodegradation (aerobic decomposition) of waste

Both the diffusion and pumped
confi gurations are compatible
with the MicroDock II
automated bump test and
calibration system

Standard features of BW products:

• Continuous LCD shows real-time gas concentrations

• Water-resistant

• Automatic calibration procedure; compatible with BW
MicroDock II automatic test and calibration station

• Full function self-test of sensor, battery status, circuit integrity
and audible/visual alarms on start up

• Bright wide-angled visual alarm bars

• Built-in concussion-proof boot

GasAlertMicro 5 Specifi cations

Size

Weight

Temperature

5.7 x 2.9 x 1.5 in. / 14.5 x 7.4 x 3.8 cm

13.1 oz. / 370 g

-4 to +122°F / -20 to +50°C
14 to +104°F / -10 to +40°C (PID)

Alarms

- Visual, vibrating, audible (95 dB)

- Low, High, STEL, TWA, OL (over limit)

Tests

Sensor integrity, circuitry, battery and audible/visual alarms
on activation, battery (continuous)

Pump

User options

Optional; Sample from up to 66 ft. / 20 m

Confi dence beep

Set STEL interval

Set TWA method

Sensor on/off

Latching alarms

Safe display mode

Stealth mode

Adjust Clock

Set datalogger rate

Passcode protection

Correction factor library
(LEL, PID)

Combustible gas
measurement (% LEL or
% by volume methane)

O2 auto calibration on
start up

Automatic backlight

Sleep mode

User-settable calibration
gas level

Calibration due lockout

Daily bump test

Language choices (fi ve)

High resolution

Fast pump

Ratings

EMI/RFI: Complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
IP 65/66

Certifi cations and
approvals

n Class I, Div. 1, Gr. A, B, C, D

American Bureau of Shipping - Toxic & PID models
ATEX: X g II 1 G
Ga Ex ia IIC T4*
X g II 2 G - IR model only
Ex d ia IIC T4*
IECEx: Ga Ex ia IIC T4*

Ex d ia IIC T4* - IR model only

*Temperature codes may vary as a function of the batteries installed. Please
see owner’s manual for a complete listing of compatible batteries and codes.

Warranty

Full two year warranty including sensors

(1 year NH3, Cl2, O3, ClO2 and PID lamp)

Additional GasAlertMicro 5 Features:

• Integral motorized pump option for remote sampling

• Equipped with internal vibrating alarm for high noise areas

• Two power options: AA alkaline or rechargeable hot-swappable
battery packs

• Multi-language support in English, French, German, Spanish and
Portuguese

Options and Accessories

Integral pump and
battery charger

Confi ned space kit Belt holster Collapsible sampling

probe

For a complete list of accessories, please contact BW Technologies.

Sensor Specifi cations

Gas

H2S
CO
TwinTox (H
TwinTox (CO)
O

2

SO

2

PH

3

NH

3

NO

2

HCN
Cl

2

ClO

2

O

3

PID (VOCs)

IR (CO

2)

Combustible
gases

S)

2

Measuring

Range (ppm)

0-500 1.0 0.1
0-999 1.0 N/A
0-500 1.0 0.1
0-500 1.0 N/A

0-30.0% 0.1% N/A

0-150 1.0 0.1

0-5.0 1.0 0.1

0-100 1.0 0.1
0-99.9 1.0 0.1
0-30.0 1.0 0.1
0-50.0 1.0 0.1

0-1.0 0.1 0.01
0-1.0 0.1 0.01

0-1000 1 N/A

0-50,000

0-5.0% v/v

0-100% LEL

0-5.0% v/v

Default

Resolution (ppm)

50

0.01%
1%

0.1%

High Resolution

(ppm)

N/A
N/A

N/A

Alarm set points for all sensors are user adjustable. Set point(s) are automatically displayed
during instrument start up.

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