September to

November 2007

A P C

G R O U P

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In frared Sensor is now an option with your trusted Impact

Pro portable multi-gas detector. The Impact IR includes a range of advanced infrared optical sensors with mod-els available to detect %LEL or %VOL methane -as well as other hydrocarbons and CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) with long-term stability. The additional sensor com-plements the proven elec-trochemical cell and cata-lytic bead technology within the Impact Pro range.

• Unique replaceable sensor cartridge pre-calibrated for lowest cost of ownership & service require-ments

• IP67 Water resistant construction

• Powerful, long life-time internal motor-ized pump

• Advanced data-logging capability as standared with uo to 200 hours of con-tinuous data storage

• Easy to calibrate with Enforcer (%LEL sensor only) completely auto-mating bump testing & gas calibration

Exisitng Impact Pros can be modified to accommodate an IR sensor if so required.

Technology Overview Infrared Cells : IR sensors operate by passing infrared light through the gas sample and detecting the change in transmitted light as the molecules absorb the energy to change their vibrational and rotational status. A spe-cific fingerprint can be as-signed in the IR spectrum that represents certain gas molecules. Miniature IR sen-sors can now be practically incorporated into portable

Differential Pressure Gauge 2482 P3, Pneumatic Leachate & Remedial Pumps P4, RAE Systems M3K Series Instruments P2, Radioactive Imaging/DoseRAE P4

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Impact IR

Enforcer for bump testing & calibration

of Impact

N EWS U PDATE

devices, they have the characteristic of a small footprint and relatively low battery consumption making for an ideal sen-sor for portable use to detect methane (linear) and other hydrocarbons at % LEL and % VOL ap-plications. IR sensors can also be tuned to de-tect Carbon Dioxide (CO2) For further details email us at : apc@apc.co.nz www.honeywellanalytics.com

The ppbRAE 3000 is the most advanced handheld volatile organic compound monitor on the market. Its photoionization detector’s (PID) extended range of 1ppb to 10,000ppm makes it the ideal instrument for applications from HazMat /Homeland Security and in-dustrial hygiene to Indoor Air Quality and military applica-tions. RF modem allows real-time data communication with a base controller located up to 500 ft away from the ppbRAE 3000 detector (or two miles with optional RAELink 3 portable modem.

• Proven PID technology with extended range from 1 ppb to 10,000ppm

• Real-time wireless data transmission with built

in RF Modem or

Bluetooth

• Sensor—3 second response time

• Designed for simple service

• Big graphic display

• Field inter-changeable battery pack

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M3K SERIES PPBRAE 3000

P O R T A B L E H A N D H E L D V O C M O N I T O R

The MK3 series of MiniRAE 3000 PID has an extended monitoring range of 0 –15,000ppm, making it an ideal instrument for indus-trial hygiene applications, leak detection and HazMat. Integration with RAE Sys-tems Correction Factors list of over 200 compounds ensures that more chemi-cals can be measured than with any other PID—this is aided with a strong, built in sample pump drawing up to 100 ft horizontally or verti-cally. Charging cradle doubles as an external battery charger

Features :

• 3 second response time

• Real-time wireless data transmission with built in RF modem or Blue-tooth viewed at HQ

• Designed for simple service—easy to access lamp and sensor in seconds without tools

• Filed inter-changeable battery pack replaced in seconds without tools

• User friendly screens including dataplot chart view

• Automatic lamp type recognition

• Integrated RAE Sys-tems Corrections Factors list for 200+ compounds to measure more chemicals than any other PID

• View real-time sen-sor data and alarm status at HQ or command centre

• Automatic lamp type recognition

• Duty-cycling™lamp and sensor auto-cleaning technology

• Compatible with AutoRAE calibration station

• Optional RAELink III modem provides GPS capability to tracj and display readings from remote detectors.

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M3K SE R I E S MI N IRAE 3000

0-15,000P P M VOC’S • Duty-cycling™ lamp

and sensor autoclean-ing technology

• Compatible with AutoRAE calibration station

• ProRAE Remote soft-ware simultaneously controls and displays readings for up to 64 remote detectors

• Optional RAELink III modem provides GPS capability to track and display readings from remote detectors and provide up to 2 miles long distance trans-mission

For further details contact us : apc@apc.co.nz

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The Model 2482 is a high precision standard that pro-vides unsurpassed perform-ance in the field of differen-tial pressure metrology at high static line pressures. The Model 2482 continues GE’s standard of excellence and innovation building on over 5o years of piston gauge manufacturing exper-tise. Designed to calibrate virtu-ally any pressure device at high static line pressures the 2482 is a revolutionary breakthrough providing a fast, easy and accurate solu-tion to what has historically been a time consuming and technique dependant proc-ess. Featuring a patented triple-piston assembly this new primary standard has been designed to calibrate virtually any differential pres-sure sensing device from 0 to 850 inH20 (2100 mbar) at line pressures up to 2900

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IN N O V A T I V E DI F F E R E N T I A L PR E S S U R E PI S T O N GU A G E O F F E R S E X T R E M E L Y A C C U R A T E

C A L I B R A T I O N A T H I G H S T A T I C L I N E P R E S S U R E S psi (200 bar) This simplifies operation of the instrument by minimizing the computa-tions needed for accu-rate results and signifi-cantly contributes to a reduced uncertainty in output pressure.

Model 2482 can be used to calibrate virtually any hydraulic or pneumatic pressure device, includ-ing other industrial or portable piston gauges, transducers, transmit-ters, gauges or pressure switches. Windows-based menu-driven software both con-trols the piston gauge and provides the full range of necessary cor-rections and calcula-tions.

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Features :

• Differential Pressure Standard

• Accuracy 40 ppm of reading + 0.0013 psi

Accuracy is defined as the ex-panded uncertainty in pressure determined using the method described in the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement and represents an approx 95% level of confi-dence.

• Long term stability—better than 10ppm per year

• Static pressure range to 2900 psi (200bar)

• Differential pressure range to 850 inH20 (2100 mbar)

• Hydraulic and pneu-matic operation

• Software provided for operation and data management

• Fast and easy to op-erate.

Model 2482 is ideally suited as a calibrating instrument for a wide range of applications requiring best-possible accuracy at high line pressures such as the calibration of pressure transmitters used in custody transfer measurements in the oil and gas industry and turbine efficiency testing in the power generation sectors

GE Sensing Houston - renews ISO/IEC ACCREDITATION

Accreditation of calibration laboratories is performed by recognized Accreditation Bod-ies. In 2001, Ruska (now part of GE Sensing, selected NVLAP (National Voluntary Labo-ratory Accreditation Program-operated by NIST Technology Services) as the accrediting body when the original accreditation of the Houston facility was performed. To maintain accreditation to ISO 17025, a site audit is required every two years, and this was carried out at the Houston facility in late October. The NVLAP Audit Team have now completed the site audit and the assessment went well. New certification is expected to be re-ceived by mid December, to view the current NVLAP Certificate visit our website http://www.apc.co.nz/Resources/Certification.html

New from RAE Systems—DoseRAE & DoseRAE-P are rugged, lightweight direct-reading electronic personal dosimeters that provide superior dose monitoring accuracy.

Features : -

• Geiger-Mueller tube for superior accuracy and protection from RFI, microphonic & temperature effects

• Prominent visual and audible alarm alerts

• Extended 0 to

999Sv()to 999R0 dose range

• Autoranging LCD provides dose, dose rate & stay informa-tion—750 hours bat-tery life

Applications : Monitor dose to individuals in research facilities, hospi-tals and industrial loca-tions that manufacture or use radioactive gauges and imaging technology (X-Ray). For more information contact us : apc@apc.co.nz

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AR E Y O U U S I N G RADIOACTIVE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY SAFELY??

We are able to offer a com-plete range of automatic and pneumatic pumps—ATEX Certified, for the fol-lowing applications : Landfill : * Leachate pumping or * Total Fluid Applications Remediation Systems :

Environmental Monitoring

& Gas Detection

Equipment Specialists!

ATEX Certified Pneumatic Pumps

for Leachate & Remediation Applications * Passive skimmer * Pneumatic Active Skim- mers *Total fluid pumping (mini and standard, short and long)

For further details contact us : apc@apc.co.nz

Available now on our website to download : Priority Service Return form and address label for prompt servicing and calibration of your gas detection instruments. http://www.apc.co.nz/customerservice/PriorityReturnForm

or email : roy@apc.co.nz and he will email the form to you!

Require Priority Service???

Service Documents-

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APC Service automatically send out Calibration Reminders when due, if you have an APC instrument or have had any instrument serviced by us. Our mobile van can call on-site to service and calibrate - 6 monthly (nationwide). If returning instruments to our Service Workshop in Auckland— to ensure the fastest possible turnaround :- • Complete the Priority Service Return form and label (can

download from our website if you need to) • Provide us with full information about faults - especially the intermittent ones and send back battery chargers etc. if you have battery life problems • Our database has all equipment logged by serial number - you can email us to see if service and calibration are due : service@apc.co.nz

What happens when you return an instrument for calibration and servicing??....you might well ask, well it can be explained in layman’s terms in seven simple steps

We’re on the Web! www.apc.co.nz

The Service Process/Overview

Instruments received at APC are logged in; pa-perwork checked Service Return docu-mentation is processed & details loaded into our system If requested, an initial check is carried out against certified gas concentrations—fast track to repair if re-quired Service—a comprehen-sive set of tests and analysis of the instru-ment and components are undertaken

Calibration of instru-ment using compliant facilities Full final inspection of instrument and docu-mentation com-pleted—calibration certificate issued Units are despatched back to the customer from APC by over-night courier

Service Tips

Service Documents

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Ho Ho Ho…..With Bells On

(whilst we can still use that expression)

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all - Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas

and a “prosperous” 2008. Its been a great year and we at APC look forward to more of the same. Have a good one!!

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email: apc@apc.co.nz

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Available now - ex-stock Auckland OR ON-LINE

http://www.apc.co.nz/shop/Gas+Detection/Portable+Multi +Gas/QRAE+II.html

QRAE II

Compact Multi-gas Detector for H2S, CO, O2 & Combustibles

The QRAE II is a fully featured compact one to four sensor gas detector of combustibles, oxygen, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide. Key Features : -Easy to change, externally accessed battery packs (available in rechargeable and alkaline versions -Water resistant case -New 02 sensor technology with extended life -Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 14 hours of continuous monitoring. -Storage capacity for 64,000 datalogging points which can be downloaded to any PC compatible with Windows 98, NT, 2000

or XP

$849 + gst

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