This document provides an overview of gas detection and analysis solutions from a1-cbiss. It summarizes their portfolio including portable gas detectors, fixed gas monitoring systems, gas detection tubes, and more. It also outlines their services including consultancy, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support. The document highlights their expertise in key markets such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other industries where gas detection is important for safety.

1. Gas Detection & Analysis
Gastec Detector Tube System
Portable Gas Detectors
Fixed Gas Monitoring Systems
Service & Support
GAS DETECTION & ANALYSIS

2. COMPANY OVERVIEW
a1-cbiss have over 20 years experience and capability providing gas detection solutions across a wide range
of industries for the protection of people, facilities and the environment.
We pride ourselves on placing great emphasis on customer service to qualify your need and offer a gas
detection solution that best suits your requirement.
We can offer personal gas detectors through to gas detection systems that are integrated into a complete
control system.
Working with a1-cbiss
Project Management
Expertise &
Consultancy
n Every project is
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one point of contact
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n Market leading technical
legislative
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Design Build
COMPLETE
TURNKEY SOLUTION
Service Support
All equipment is fully
supported in the UK
by industry specialist
engineers to provide the
most comprehensive
maintenance programme
available.
n Expert installation
team with over 10
years experience to
install, calibrate and
commission your
system
n 24 Hour callout
response
n Peace of mind
n Bespoke contracts
tailored to site specific,
legislative or budgetary
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n Consultation
troubleshooting to
meet specific design/
application requirements
Installation
Commissioning
n Nationwide coverage
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team provides initial
drawings following full
site survey
n All systems are
configured to specified
requirements by factory
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3. KEY MARKETS
Oil Gas
Petrochemical
Water/Wastewater
Food and Beverage
Shipping and Marine
Environmental
Labs and Universities
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4. GASTEC Detector Tube System
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Gastec Gas Tubes
Gastec tubes are used as an on the spot sampling
method for measuring toxic substances in air or water.
Gastec tubes are used as a cost-effective, short-term or
long-term gas detection method.
Benefits of buying from a1-cbiss:
3 Same day despatch for orders placed before 2pm
3 All packs of standard tubes, same price - £29.95
3 Helpful service and support
3 The most accurate detector tube system available
3 The Gastec tubes give a clear and precise, easy to read colour
Gastec detector tubes are used worldwide in:
n Factories
n Chemical plants
n Oil and gas platforms
n And other work places where gas detection is required
Whether you are in occupational hygiene, environmental
analysis or COSHH assessment, Gastec has the answer!
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3 Easy to use sample pump which requires minimal pump strokes
3 Pump adapter to provide convenient, one handed
operation
Application Note – Crude Oil Tank Cleaning
Tanks onboard vessels must be cleaned from time to time for
various reasons. One reason is to change the type of product
carried inside a tank. Protocols for entry into confined space are
required as there is a risk of the presence of toxic gases such
as Benzene, H2S, Mercaptans , Hydrocarbons, etc. Referrals
should be made to the MSDS (Marine Safety Data Sheets) and
precautions for toxic gases as listed in ISGOTT.
Entry should not be permitted without
appropriate personal protective
equipment if statutory or recommended
exposure limits are likely to be exceeded.
Checks for toxic gases should be made
prior to entering a tank using appropriate
detector equipment, such as detector
tubes.
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5. The Gastec detector tube system comprises two major components; the piston-style pump, which utilises an easy draw
and the Gastec detector tubes, which give a precise and easy to read colour change.
Gastec Precision Pump
The Gastec Sampling Pump offers superior benefits over
other tube sampling techniques.
n Easy use and minimal effort often using single pump strokes
Gastec Kits
The a1-cbiss industry specific starter kits are ideal for
newcomers to gas detection or for specific air monitoring
applications.
n Complete with a tube tip breaker
Each kit contains components for routine gas detection
n Flow finish indicator to show when pump stroke is complete
n Gastec pump
n Optional sample counter
n Application specific Gastec detector tubes
Standard Gas Detector Tubes
Short term measurement and low level detection of over
600 different gases and vapours
Dosi-tubes
Long term measurement of gas concentrations for
personnel exposure and area monitoring
Polytec Qualitative Tubes
Qualitative Detector tubes for the determination of unknown
gases and vapours
Ion Tubes
Low level measurement of contaminants in water
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n Maintenance kit
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Our Most Popular Kits include:
n Starter Kit Plus Kit
n Confined Space Entry Kit
n COSHH Assessment Kit
n Toxic Gas Detection Kit
n Unknown Gas Hazard Assessment Kit
Airtec Tubes
Air quality testing in breathing air-lines and
air-fed machinery
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6. Breathing Air Quality Test Kit
AIRQUAL-1 Compressed Air Testing Kit
Designed to fully comply with EN12021 for the air purity testing of compressed breathing air.
It is a conveniently packaged breathing air quality test kit that allows for a convenient ‘on the spot’
measurement of compressed air.
Kit Includes:
Breathing Air Test Kit Measures:
Features:
n Robust aluminium case
n Oxygen levels
n Ensures full compliance with EN12021
n 1/4” Female BSP connection
n CO
n Fast, low cost testing
n Stopwatch
n CO2
n Tube breaker
n Water Vapour
n Rugged design - Housed in a protective aluminium
casing
n 4 packs of Airtec tubes
n Oil Mist
n O2 Gas detector
n Lightweight – Only 4kg
n No additional equipment required
n On-site customer calibration function
n No batteries required
n No charging required, meaning that it can even be used
in situations where power isn’t accessible
Ideal for testing:
n Breathing Air Compressors
n S.C.U.B.A
n Breathing Air Masks
n Process Air Compressors
Application Note – Compressed Air Testing
Compressed breathing air is used in paint booths in autobody shops, spray booths, silica blasting and similar applications. Also
compressors are used to fill scuba tanks or provide air to divers. It is very important that the quality of the air provided to the worker
or diver meet the requirements and guidelines laid out in EN12021 for compressed breathing air.
A1-cbiss have designed a conveniently packaged breathing air quality test kit – the AIRQUAL-1, that allows for an ‘on the spot’
measurement of compressed air that fully complies with the compressed breathing air standards.
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7. Recognise these headaches?
‘We cannot maintain our equipment.’
‘Gas Detection costs are too high and unpredictable.’
‘We don’t really know what’s happening out there.’
Sound familiar? Then INET could be for you.
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1. Operators dock gas detectors
2. Docking Stations perform
bump tests, calibrations and record-keeping
3. iNet Control provides visibility into your gas detection program via the Web
4. iNet e-mails real-time alerts and status reports
5. When iNet detects a problem, Industrial Scientific rushes a replacement gas detector to you
Finding the right gas detector is easy. The hard part is deciding how to solve common gas detection problems.
What do you do when your people are exposed to alarm conditions?
What do you do when gas detectors go down and you’re waiting for them to be serviced?
iNet keeps people safe by providing visibility into alarms, exposure and usage. It manages costly and timeconsuming maintenance problems before they happen. And you don’t have to buy the gas detectors when you
subscribe to iNet.
Instead, you receive Gas Detection as a Service.
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8. Portable Gas Detectors
Concentrations of H2S over 1000ppm, cause immediate collapse and
loss of breathing”
Wearing a personal gas detector, may save your life!
Single Gas Detectors
4 Gas Detectors
Industrial Scientific Tango TX1
MSA Altair 4X
n New Dual Sensor Technology
n 3 year warranty
n Sensors from CO, H2S, NO2, SO2
n EL, CO, H2S O2
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n 3 Year Warranty
n 1m water submersible
n IP66, IP67
n 6m drop test
Industrial Scientific Ventis MX4
n Draws samples of up to 100 feet with an
optional, integrated sampling pump
n 4 gases from O2, CO, H2S, NO2, SO2, CH4
n Available for hire
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9. Multi-gas Detectors
MSA Altair 5X
n Measures up to 6 gases simultaneously
n A field-proven integral pump provides consistent gas flow without the problems of externally
attached components
n Fitted with a wide range of toxic, LEL and infra-red sensors, providing the flexibility required to meet
most applications
Industrial Scientific MX6 iBrid™
n Features a full-colour LCD display screen
n Designed to detect 1 to 6 gases including oxygen, combustible gases and
up to four toxic gases
n Available for hire
Application Note – Confined Space Entry
Confined space refers to an area which is enclosed with limited access
which making it dangerous. An example is the interior of a storage tank,
which workers may enter for maintenance but which is not ordinarily a
habitable space. Hazards in a confined space often include suffocation by
gases which may be present but not identified by visibility or smell.
In September 2012, three men died suffering from the effects of fume
inhalation after falling into a slurry tank on a farm at Hillsborough, County
Down, Ireland.
Had they been wearing a personal gas detector to detect present gases,
an alarm would have given them an indication that the tank was not safe to
enter and death would have been prevented.
Area Monitoring
BM25 Transportable Area Monitor
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Application Note – Hot Works Maintenance
Within ATEX areas it is sometimes necessary that hot works i.e. welding
is required especially during shut downs. Due to its nature, welding is an
ignition source and in normal operation would not be allowed within an
ATEX area. Even though during shut downs great care is taken to ensure
that no explosive gases are present, it is still necessary to monitor for any
unexpected gas clouds.
A typical use for the BM25 would at a gas custody transfer station where
natural gas releases are possible especially during plant scheduled
maintenance.
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10. Photo Ionisation Detectors
ToxiRAE Pro PID
The world’s smallest wireless volatile organic
compounds (VOC) monitor
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location for better visibility and faster response
Advanced handheld Photo Ionisation Detectors
(PID) are ideal instruments for detecting volatile
organic compound (VOC).
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n Continuous datalogging
n .1 to 2,000 ppm range, 0.1 ppm resolution and 190 built-in
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n Environmental Applications
n National Security
MiniRAE 3000
Portable Handheld VOC Monitor
n ID range of 0 to 15,000 ppm
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MiniRAE Lite
The most reliable handheld
(VOC) monitor on the market
n PID range of 0 to 5,000 ppm
n ATEX Approved
ppbRAE 3000
Portable Handheld VOC Monitor
Application Note – Land remediation
n PID range of 1 ppb to 10,000 ppm
n ATEX Approved
MiniRAE
3000
Contaminated land is a struggle for developers looking
to build new property. Land contamination simply means
an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment.
Identifying land contamination requires assessment,
measurement and remediation. The primary contaminants
are typically VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).
MiniRAE3000 VOC monitor ensures costs are kept to a
minimum whilst providing environmental consultants with
accurate results to decide what level of remediation is
required.
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11. Colorimetric Gas Detectors
DOD Technologies employ reliable ChemLogic tape technology to provide quick detection of low level gases at ppb levels,
whilst utilising the most advanced electronics and analysis software to meet the needs of health and safety professionals.
The ChemLogic Continuous Gas Monitor provides field proven
ChemLogic Technology to detect Hydrides and Diisocyanates.
n Reduced maintenance
n Quick response times
n 2 4 Month cassettes for reduced operation cost
n Flash memory storage for easily retrievable data
Application Note – Testing for Isocyanates
Chemical plants require area samples or spot checks to be collected at key
locations along production lines to evaluate the risk of isocyanate exposure to
personnel.
Disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and ozone, as well
as refrigerants like ammonia are frequently used. Long-term exposure to these
toxic gases may cause serious health effects such as breathing difficulties, eye
irritation and skin corrosion. As a result, gas detection is an important part of
the everyday safety requirements for these processing facilities to ensure a safe
work environment.
The Next Generation ChemLogic Portable (CLPX) provides powerful
portable gas detection to detect a variety of gases. Its design makes the
versatile CLPX the most reliable, fool proof, user friendly gas detector on the
market.
n Changing the instrument from detecting one gas to another simply requires a change of
the calibration curve and a change of the cassette
n Immediate indication that gas is present
n Automated calibration reduces maintenance
n Built in data logging micro SD card can record up to 5 years of data
n Up to 12 hours of continuous monitoring
Personal Badges
The SafeAir system consists of a direct reading colorimetric badge and a colour
comparison chart
n Personnel or area monitoring for exposure times ranging from 15 minutes to 24 hours
n Easy to use
n Highly sensitive and selective
n Ideal for daily employee screening or leak detection due to small size fast response time
n No calibration or laboratory analysis needed
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Wireless OdaLog RTx Logger
n ong life lithium battery lasts greater than 12 months, allowing for long term
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Purpose built, robust design with superior
features
n ATEX approvals
n Stores up to 42000 data points
n Single button operation easy to read menu
n Monitoring of H2S, Cl2, NO2, SO2, NO, CO or NH3
at ppm levels
App-Tek OdaLog Low Range H2S Logger
Designed to assist in odour control management
n Accurately monitors H2S at levels of 0.01 to 2ppm
n It is designed to assist in odour management activities at: plant
fence-lines, scrubber outlets, landfill sites and residential locations
where complaints are frequently reported
OdaStat Software takes gas data from the
OdaLog instrument and in a few simple steps
creates vital information, providing the user
with a clear understanding of gas levels and
patterns in graphical and tabular form.
Application Note – Wastewater treatment plants
When transporting and treating wastewater, the breakdown of organic matter within sewage releases Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S),
which causes a number of environmental issues odour complaints from local residents.
To help control the levels of H2S cultivation, odour control chemicals are added to the sewage. The Odalog is used to monitor the
H2S levels within the pipelines and the effectiveness of chemical dosing. Odalogs are used by 80% of wastewater companies across
the UK, they are chosen because of their superior IP rating and excellent battery life and data capacity.
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13. Fixed Gas Detection Systems
ChemDAQ’s Steri-Trac Gas Monitoring System provides the optimal solution for workplace safety assurance, utilising
configurable alarms and a module design for continuous detection.
The steri-trac detectors are configurable to support 28 different gases including Peracetic Acid, Ethylene Oxide, Hydrogen
Peroxide and Ozone, with each individual detector showing the readings for its dedicated area.
Reliable Means of Employee Protection
The use of an ethylene oxide filter eliminates any false alarms
from common background interference such as alcohols and
carbon monoxide.
Reduce Downtime with Sensor Exchange Program (SXP)
The use of ChemDAQ’s SXP utilises exchangeable EnviroCell™
Sensor Modules for reliable and accurate gas readings. The program
provides factory calibrated sensors at regular intervals, ensuring your
unit is always working at is best.
DAQ Central Monitoring System
ChemDAQ’s DAQ Central Monitoring System is a PC based data
acquisition program designed to provide real time tracking and
display of TWA.
Application Note – Food and Beverage Facilities
The food and beverage industry works to ensure that food stuffs are preserved properly for shipment, providing consumers with
an ongoing supply of processed food, rich in taste and colour, and free of bacteria.
Disinfectants such as hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and ozone, as well as refrigerants like ammonia are frequently used.
As a result, gas detection is an important part of the everyday safety requirements for these processing facilities to ensure a safe
work environment.
ChemDAQ’s Steri-Trac® toxic gas monitoring system provides a means to monitor ambient air in the work place and help ensure
a safe environment. Steri-Trac® Area monitors, in conjunction with Remote Display Repeaters and ChemDAQ’s DAQ™ Central
Monitoring System continuously gather, analyse, report and display exposure values in areas where dangerous agents are used
or stored.
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14. Fixed Gas Detection Equipment
Application Note – Oxygen Depletion
When inert gas is allowed to escape into atmosphere, the oxygen level becomes depleted. Gas alarms are
triggered when the levels of oxygen measured reach set alarm levels. Oxygen levels are continually measured
by fixed gas detectors positioned around the risk area, which provide the central control system with
continuous readings. Alarm levels are set so that indication can be provided to key personnel via the control
panel of a potentially unsafe situation, coupled with alarms/beacons which are usually provided to ensure all
risk areas are covered with a clear signal to personnel.
In many industrial applications, safety is ensured around the clock by a fixed gas
detection system. Hazards can have several origins: the release of toxic gases, oxygen
deficiency or enrichment as well as the presence of combustible gases and vapours.
With most systems having 4-20mA, digital, or relay outputs, a signal can be used to trigger industrial processes if a
situation becomes dangerous. For example starting extractor fans or turning off supply lines. When detected at an early
stage, counter-measures can be initiated to protect personnel, workplaces and plant.
a1-cbiss offer a range of control panels and detectors from the market’s leading manufacturers.
MX15
n 1 channel
n Low cost and easy to install
n DIN rail mounting
n 3 built-in discrete relays
n For any transmitters/detectors
n Continuous self-checking
MX43
n Analogue and digital controller
n emoted modules (cost savings on wiring
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n 4 or 8 lines, up to 32 detectors
n Up to 32 fully programmable relays (OR, AND,
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n Large graphic display
n Data logging capability
n S485 Modbus RTU and multiple
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i-TransTM
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15. OLCT10 - OLC10
n 4-20 mA output analog transmitter without display
n Available with catalytic bead, electrochemical or semi-conductor sensors
n Detects combustible, toxic and refrigerant gases (CO, NO, NO2, Methane, Propane, Butane, Hydrogen,
LPG, NGV and freons) - EN 14624 compliant with regards to R134a monitoring
n For commercial use (boiler rooms, hospitals, carparks, etc.)
n ATEX 3G certified for use in zone 2 (except semi-conductor version)
OLCT10N
n igital transmitter without display
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n etects O2, combustible, and toxic gases
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n vailable for detection of O2, CO, H2S, NH3, NO, NO2, Methane, Propane, Butane and Hydrogen
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n or commercial and light industrial applications (laboratories, cooling rooms, hospitals, boiler
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rooms, waste water treatment plants, etc.)
n TEX 3G certified for use in zone 2
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OLCT 60/OLCT IR
n 4-20 mA analogue infrared transmitter with display
n Corrosion resistant
n SIL2 capability
n Available with remote sensor head
n Detects CO2 or combustible gases
n Heated optics
n Double source / four beams
n Non-intrusive, one-man
calibration
Oldham CTX300
n -20 mA analogue transmitter without display
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n IL2 capability for LEL, O2, CO, H2S, NH3, CO2
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n etects combustible, toxic or refrigerant gases and O2
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n vailable with electrochemical, infrared or semi-conductor sensors
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n esigned for industrial applications
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n vailable in explosion-proof or intrinsically safe versions, and stainless steel
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n ew XP IR infrared sensor or catalytic sensor
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n high-temperature version allows operation up to 200°C
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OLC 100/OLCT 100
n 4-20 mA analogue transmitter without display
n Designed for industrial applications
n SIL2 capability for LEL, O2, CO, H2S, NH3, CO2
n vailable in explosion-proof or intrinsically safe
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n Detects combustible, toxic or refrigerant gases
and O2
n Available with electrochemical, infrared or semi
conductor sensors
n New XP IR infrared sensor or catalytic sensor
n high-temperature version
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allows operation up to 200°C
OLCT80/OLCT80 Wireless
n triple head multi-function transmitter
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n built-in relays for fault, low and high alarms (alarms in relay are fully programmable)
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n wo 4-20 mA inputs, built in relays, memory settings and requests by remote control
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n -20 mA and RS 485 outputs, loop connection
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16. Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detection
The ultrasonic leak detector range boasts a variety of benefits including;
n Lifelong calibration
n SIL 2 and ATEX certified
n Self cleansing and self testing functions
n Can be remotely tested from up to 5m away
n Unaffected by wind direction, dilution of the gas and
direction of the gas cloud
n Microphone sensor technology
Application Note – Oil and Gas Platforms
Ultrasonic technology demonstrates significant benefits over infra-red or traditional point gas leak detection technologies as the
sensor itself is unaffected by wind direction, dilution of the gas cloud or the direction of the leak itself, therefore it has the potential to
provide early warning of a hydrocarbon release.
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17. Genie Sample Conditioning Components
a1-cbiss is the UK distributor for A+ Corporation Genie Filters - the industry leader in providing sample
conditioning components to give you most accurate sample for reliable analysis in your oil gas pipeline process.
Genie membrane separators series 100 200
These separators contain Genie® Membrane Technology™ and are designed to provide
sample conditioning and analyser protection by:
n Removal of entrained liquid and fine particles from gas (vapour) streams. (100 Series)
n Removal of immiscible liquid such as water from liquid hydrocarbon sample streams such as gasoline and
diesel. (200 Series)
n Removal of absorbed gases, gas bubbles, or volatile organic carbon (VOC) compounds from water
samples (200 Series)
Genie probes
n Genie Probes contain Genie Membrane Technology on the probe tip which rejects entrained liquid at flowing pressure and
temperature conditions, making them suitable for extracting a representative (vapour phase only) spot, composite, or on-line gas
sample.
n A variety of portable and permanent models are available that range from 2” in length to those that are several feet long (designed
to install into an underground main line that cannot be depressurised) compounds from water samples (200 Series)
Genie pressure regulators
The Genie® Regulators™ are designed to help condition gas samples for analysis.
Our product offering includes single stage but also multi stage regulators in a heated
and non-heated versions.
n Minimises the chance of condensation thereby reducing regulator freeze-ups, pre serving sample
integrity, and minimising analyser down time and maintenance cost
n Eliminates the need for multiple regulators in series - reducing cost, space, and set up time
(JTR and JTR-H)
Avenger filters Series 30 90
These filters provide sample conditioning and analyser protection by:
n Coalescing and removal of liquid droplets, aerosol mist, and solid particles from gas
(vapour) streams
n Removal of sticky particles from liquid
Humidisorb, moisture corrosion
control
Humidisorb packets are designed to
protect moisture sensitive enclosures
and electrical/electronic equipment
by absorbing and releasing moisture
to maintain a long term, constant
relative humidity inside of the
enclosure.
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18. LumaSense Photoacoustic Gas Monitors
The LumaSense Photoacoustic Gas Monitors are highly accurate, reliable and stable
quantitative. Their measurement principle are based on the photoacoustic infrared detection
method. This means that they can speciate between almost any field gas that absorbs infrared light
at a very low detection limit (PPB range).
a1-cbiss supply them as standalone monitors or as part of a bespoke system.
Photoacoustic Gas Monitor INNOVA 1412
n Highly accurate, reliable and stable quantitative field gas monitor
n Selectively measures the concentration of up to 5 component gases and water vapor in any air sample
n Compensates for interference between the measured field gases, using the unique cross-compensation feature
n Detection limit is field gas-dependent but typically in the 10-2 ppm region
n Gases: CO2, CO, TOC, Water Vapour, SF6
Photoacoustic Multi-gas Monitor INNOVA 1314
n Can measure almost any gas which absorbs infra-red light
n Measures the concentration of up to 5 component gases and water vapor in any air sample
n Detection limit is gas-dependent, but is typically in the ppb region.
n Extremely reliable due to self-testing procedures
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n Research
n Indoor air quality
n Occupational health safety
n Ventilation analysis
n Hospitals
n Agricultural production
n Exhaust emission monitoring
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19. Bespoke Sampling Systems
a1-cbiss made their name within industry over 22 years ago by adding value to many gas detection instruments and
engineering them into sampling systems. We have a 4 man strong design team with another 6 engineers to design and
build bespoke systems to the customer requirements.
Many major projects include, The Natural History Museum, Tyco, Selex, Coors Brewery, E2V, Ricardo Engineering, Day
International.
It’s what we stand for! Custom Built Intelligent Sampling Systems.
The monitoring systems are suitable for a variety of applications including:
n Air Pollution
n OEM for Analyser Companies
n Confined Spaces
n Car Parks
n Refrigerant Plants
n Breweries
n Tunnels
n Landfill Sites
n Sewage Treatment Works
The next generation of a1-cbiss sequential gas
sampling systems provide multipoint, wide area
monitoring of up to 32 individual points. Every
project is fully supported by a dedicated project
manager to provide one point of contact through
to completion and thereafter.
CDAS (CBISS Data Acquisition Software) now
mcerted, completes the a1-cbiss sampling offering.
Software provision extends to site specific, legislative
and budgetary requirements.
Gases Analysed:
n CH4
n LEL
n CO
n NH3
n CO2
n NO
n H2S
n O2
n Hexane
n Propane
n HFC’s
Application Note – Tunnel Construction
During the construction phase of rail tunnels, a build-up of toxic
vapours, exhaust fumes given off by MEWP’s (mobile elevating
work platforms), or the build-up of potentially explosive gas, are the
main sources of hazardous gas which will risk worker safety.
As the application is classed as a confined space, the importance
of continuous gas detection is required to ensure workers safety.
As stipulated by the HSE and the BTS (British tunneling society),
they have specified monitoring of Oxygen (O2), Nitrogen Dioxide
(NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Nitrogen Oxide (NO), and to
include data logging and reporting software.
a1-cbiss supplied a gas detection system to continuously monitor
for all four gases and log their readings every 60 seconds. The PLC
controller and data logger operator is able to easily download the
data on a weekly basis via a USB key and download the data to
their laptop.
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20. Service Support
SERVICE AND
SUPPORT
The Service Centre
SERVICE AND
SUPPORT
Whether it be single, multi, area or fixed gas detection, a1-cbiss Service Centre offers a full range of gas detection
services. The regional service support network consists of fully factory trained engineers and office based customer
service advisors who are there to help you and offer advice on any queries that you may have.
The Service Centre offer two forms of service capabilities – Return to Workshop or On-site Service.
n Large, regional service support network
n Fully factory trained industry specialists on hand to provide full service, repair calibration
n Competitive prices
n Fast turnaround times
n Stock holding of consumables and spare parts
n Dedicated customer service advisors
Return to Workshop
a1-cbiss provides a complete return to workshop solution for portables. Whether your equipment is damaged or simply in
need of a service or calibration, we offer competitive rates and 2 levels of response times. All instrumentation is issued with
the necessary calibration certficates in order for you to comply with your quality standards.
n 2 types of service package:
Standard – 7 day turnaround time*
Express – 3 day turnaround time *
* subject to parts availability
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21. On-site Service – We come to you!
Service calibration is carried out on-site to reduce downtime, saving you money. It removes the complications of
shipping instrumentation off-site, eradicating the need for surplus equipment.
n 1-4 scheduled service and calibration visits per year
n Guaranteed response time from 48 hours
n Site allocated service engineer
n Comprehensive stockists of critical spare parts and consumables
Annual Service Contracts
Standard – 5 day response
Premium – 48 hour callout response
We specifically support products from the following manufacturers:
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22. Service Support
Client Reference List
International Mining and Marine
Isotron
King Sturge
Rentokil Ltd
Michell Instruments
Dow Corning Ltd
Maersk Oil
Huntsman Tioxide
Ricardo UK
Shell UK
New Britain Oils
Vale Europe Ltd
Conoco Philips
Proctor Gamble
Cobra Hydro UK Ltd
BP Chemicals Ltd
Schlumberger Oilfield UK
BAE Systems
Bayer Crop Science UK Ltd
Scotts Company (UK) Ltd
Yara Industrial
BNFL PLC
Selex Sensors Airborne
Odournet UK
BP Shipping
SGS UK
Lucite International UK
Coors Brewers Ltd
University of Exeter
Bayer Crop Science
John Smiths
University of Manchester
Unilever UK
Continental Teves
University of York
Innospec Ltd
Costain Oil and Gas Process Ltd
Urenco Capenhurst Ltd
Odour Services International
Johnson Matthey PLC
Anglian Water
Novartis
Elster Instromet
H M Environmental
Thames Water
Scottish Agricultural College
Ineos Manufacturing Ltd
United Utilities
Glanbia Cheese
Total UK Ltd
DSTL
The Natural History Museum
Chubb Fire Scotland
Veolia ERF
GlaxoSmithKline
Loughborough University
Day International
Hawker Beechcraft
London Waste
Catalent
Stena Line
ExonMobil Chemical Ltd
Cory Environmental
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23. Testimonials
“We have recently decided to change from drager tube analysis to Gastec.
The main drive for the change is the competitive price of the Gastec tubes and the next day delivery as standard.
In addition after a trial of the Gastec pump the user found it easier and quicker to use as most of the time the Gastec
pump requires only one pull against 10 strokes on the drager pump”.
Sandrine Colle
Team Leader Process Control Laboratory, Vale Europe Ltd
“a1-cbiss have supplied Ricardo UK with both fixed and portable gas detection. The service and support has been
good, quickly resolving any product issues that were no cause of their own. Overall I would happily contact them
again if and when we have another gas detection requirement”.
Alan Platt
Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Ricardo UK Ltd
Museum application note
The natural history museum’s newest exhibition, the giant squid, called Archie, is 8.62m long and was caught off the
coast of the Falkland Islands in March 2004. The final home for Archie is a specially made acrylic tank filled with a
10% solution of formol-saline as a preservative. The tank was constructed in California, by the people who made the
tanks for Damien Hirsts’ various artworks of animals in formaldehyde. The tank is 9m and 45cm long and stands on
a 1-metre stainless steel stand so that the giant squid can be viewed from any angle. The risk assessment indentified
the possibility of potential formaldehyde leakage, anything above 0.3ppm release to atmosphere is considered a risk
to health, therefore, low level gas detection was installed as a first point of detection for formaldehyde leakage.
a1-cbiss were chosen to supply the gas detection and sampling system. Due to the size of the area and the low
detection levels required, a1-cbiss engineered a solution that included two Innova 1412 Photoacoustic Gas Monitors
which detects formaldehyde down to 0.1ppm as well as their own Mark IV Samplers, which samples from over 70
locations across the museum.
a1-cbiss offers design, engineering, manufacturing, project management, installation and commissioning with all
major projects keeping quality control all in house to ensure trouble free project completion.
Shipping Vessels application note
To satisfy parts of ‘The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents)
Regulations 2010’, a1-cbiss were chosen by Stena Line to supply multi-gas detectors for each of their vessels.
The detectors had to monitor for CO, CO2, LEL, O2, H2S SO2. It was critical that the gas detectors were easy to
use, offered functions for datalogging recording and reporting software and were fully maintained via service, repair
and calibration.
Captain Andy Humphreys, Safety and Environmental Manager, Stena Line says
“Since the beginning of the project, we are very happy with the close contact support that we received from the sales
and service teams at a1-cbiss, which has ensured that we have bought the most cost effective and suitable solution
to meet the legislation and protect our employees. We chose to use a1-cbiss to service the gas detectors every 6
months as we have a very good relationship with the team there and they are always available to give me the expert
advice I require”.
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24. Contact Us:
Graham Burns
Gas Detection Sales Manager
Mobile: 07771 687 782
Email: graham.burns@a1-cbiss.com
Karl Roberts
Gas Detection Sales Engineer
Mobile: 07899 021 144
Email: karl.roberts@a1-cbiss.com
Tony Alker
Gas Detection Sales Engineer
Mobile: 07788 580 581
Email: tony.alker@a1-cbiss.com
GAS DETECTION ANALYSIS
Head Office:
11 Ark Royal Way, Lairdside Technology Park, Tranmere, Wirral CH41 9HT
T: +44(0)151 666 8300 F: +44(0)151 666 8329 E: sales@a1-cbiss.com
W: www.a1-cbiss.com Buy Online: shop.a1-cbiss.com
Southern Service Office:
12 Finns Industrial Park, Mill Lane, Crondall, Farnham GU10 5RX
T: +44(0)1252 850 165
Scotland Service Office:
Riverside House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7LH
T: +44(0)1224 224 166