FI-21

Operator’s Manual

Optical Gas Indicator

Warning

Read and understand this instruction manual

before operating instrument. Improper use of
the gas monitor could result in bodily harm or
death.

Periodic calibration and maintenance of the gas

monitor is essential for proper operation and
correct readings. Please calibrate and maintain
this instrument regularly! Frequency of
calibration depends upon the type of use you
have and the sensor types. Typical calibration
frequencies for most applications are between 1
and 3 months, but can be required more often or
less often based on your usage.

Contact Information
GasTech Australia Pty Ltd
24 Baretta Rd
Wangara Western Australia 6065
Tel 1800 999 902
Fax 1800 999 903
http://www.gastech.com.au
 Warranty
Control Equipment Pty Ltd warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in
materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from
Control Equipment Pty Ltd. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced,
at our option, free of charge. This warranty does not apply to those items, which by their nature, are
subject to deterioration or consumption in normal service, and which must be cleaned, repaired, or
replaced on a routine basis. Examples of such items are as follows:

 Absorbent cartridges
 Batteries
 Pump diaphragms and valves
 Filter elements
 Fuses

Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or repair
procedures not in accordance with the operator’s manual. This warranty indicates the full extent of
our liability, and we are not responsible for removal or replacement costs, local repair costs,
transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON
THE PART OF CONTROL EQUIPMENT PTY LTD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL CONTROL EQUIPMENT PTY LTD BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF ITS
PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users by authorized distributors, dealers, and
representatives as appointed by Control Equipment Pty Ltd.

We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the operation of this gas
monitor, and our warranty is limited to the replacement of parts or our complete goods.
Contents
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.0 PARTS AND FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................... 7

2.0 MEASURING MODE (POWER KEY) ................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Basic Display for Measuring Mode and Explanation ........................................................................................ 9

2.2 Procedures from Power ON to Measurement .............................................................................................. 10

2.3 Saving Data ................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.4 Initial Display (Self-diagnostic Display) ......................................................................................................... 12

2.6 AIR CAL. CAUTION ......................................................................................................................................... 12

2.7 Affection on Measurement from Pressure ................................................................................................... 13

3.0 SETTING MODE (ENTER + POWER) ................................................................................................................ 15

3.1 Changing the Measuring Gas (SELECT GAS) ................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Adjusting the Time (SET DATE / TIME) ........................................................................................................... 16

3.3 Confirming the Saved Data (VIEW SAVED DATA) ........................................................................................... 16

3.4 Clearing the Saved Data (CLEAR SAVED DATA) .............................................................................................. 16

3.5 Start the Measurement （ START MEAS. ） .................................................................................................. 16

4.0 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 17

4.1 Replacing the Batteries ................................................................................................................................. 17

4.2 Confirming the Sensitivities ........................................................................................................................... 17

4.3 Daily Check.................................................................................................................................................... 17

4.4 Frequency / Standard for Replacing Parts ..................................................................................................... 17

5.0 DISPOSING THE INSTRUMENT ....................................................................................................................... 18

6.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 18

7.0 CAUTION OF USAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 19

8.0 DEFENITION OF TERMS ................................................................................................................................. 20

9.0 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 21

9.1 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 21

9.2 Standard Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 22

10.0 MEASURING PRINCIPLE ............................................................................................................................. 23

11.0 TYPE-01 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 24

12.0 TYPE-02 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 25

13.0 TYPE-03 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 26

14.0 TYPE-04 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 27

15.0 TYPE-05 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 28

The Riken Gas Indicator Model FI-21 is a precision gas analyser which is adapted to measure the % volume
concentration of any of the commonly used gas in a mixture of air or oxygen for solvents, fumigation, gas
purity and anaesthetic gas.

The standard instrument is calibrated for eight selectable gas readings on the direct digital display.
The FI-21 operating principle utilises the highly accurate measurement with CCD and Fourier analysis
technology and electronic circuitry to provide direct digital readout.
The FI-21 is equipped with a built-in sample draw pump for ease of use.

This instruction manual is a guidebook how to operate the Model FI-21. Not only beginner users but also
experienced users have to read this manual and start the operation after understanding the contents well.

This instrument is to be used for the purposes listed in this manual and the attached measuring gas
specifications.

For your Safety - the following marks are applied in this manual.

DANGER: It means the matter that causes a serious damage on human beings directly.

WARNING: If the instrument is operated not following by the manual, it causes a serious damage on
human beings or objects.

CAUTION: If the instrument is operated not following by the manual, it causes some damage on human
beings or objects.

NOTE: Manufacturers advisory comment

As the kinds of measurable gas and range are different depending on the type of FI-21, refer to the attached
measuring gas specification. For standard models, refer to the attached “each TYPE measuring gas
specification”.
 1.0 Parts and Function

POWER key:
1 Press this key to turn the power on until buzzer beeping. Keep pressing the key approx. 3 seconds to turn
the power off. When pressing the POWER key and (7) ENTER key, you can enter the “SETTING MODE”.

LCD Display:
2 Concentration is displayed. And also, time, battery remainder, measuring gas and base gas are displayed.

LED for “SAMPLING”:

3 While the internal pump is working, this LED is on.

PUMP key (CANCEL):

When this key is pressed once, the internal pump starts to work. When the key is pressed
4 again, the pump stops.
(Contents selected by ｢▼, ▲ keys｣ are cancelled by this key.)

SAVE key (▼ key ):

Information about Time/ Date, Measuring Gas, Base Gas, Displayed Concentration is saved by this key. The
5 maximum number of data points is 100.
(This key is used to enter numbers or to move the cursor.）

RANGE key (▲ key):

6 Position of the decimal point on the concentration display can be moved by this key.
(This key is used to enter numbers or to move the cursor.）

AIR CAL. Key (ENTER key):

7 When calibration is performed with standard gas, this key is used.
(Contents selected by 「 ▼, ▲ keys 」are fixed by this key.）

Buzzer:
8 It beeps when the power turns on/off, or when special control or wrong operation is performed.

9 There is a data logger interface under the cover.

* Explanations in the （ ） are for use during SETTING MODE.

 Inlet for measuring gas. A specific absorption tube must be connected to the inlet.
10
Otherwise, the reading might go wrong.

Outlet connected to the reference gas chamber. The exhaust from the outlet has to be emitted into
11
the fresh air at atmospheric pressure.

12 Outlet for measuring gas sucked from the GAS IN.

13 6VDC Interface for the specific AC adaptor.

14 A jack for 0－1VDC output. (cable : option)

15 Cover for the battery box.

16 Fixing screw for the battery cover. It can be open/ close by a screwdriver or coin.

Tubing Structure
 2.0 MEASURING MODE (POWER KEY)
2.1 Basic Display for Measuring Mode and Explanation

Display Contents Status

Gas Name and

Usual measuring mode.
Base Gas

CAUTION Zero drifting might be occurring. Let the monitor sample the fresh air and
CHECK AIR CAL. perform AIR CAL.

CAUTION
ABNORMAL Internal thermistor detects an abnormal temperature.
TEMP.

CAUTION
Battery voltage is low. Replace the batteries.
LOW BATT.

CAUTION Interferometer sensor is getting contaminated. Before the measurement is

LOW CONTRASUT performed, the sensor should be replaced or repaired.

CAUTION Brightness is getting low. Before the measurement is performed, the sensor
LOW BRIGHTNESS should be replaced or repaired.

CAUTION: When a message “CAUTION ” appears on the LCD, make an appropriate procedure as soon as
possible.
2.2 Procedures from Power ON to Measurement

a) Power turns on by pressing the POWER key until buzzer beeps. And, the initial display (self-diagnostic display)
shows up. It then turns to a display to confirm the setting. After showing the confirmation display for 2
seconds, it goes to the basic display of measuring mode.

CAUTION: This instrument does not indicate a correct reading if the measuring gas and base gas are not
selected properly. Confirm if [Measuring Gas] and [Base Gas] are the ones intentionally selected.

b) After that, two of the messages, [Meas Gas/ Base Gas] and [Air CAL], are displayed by turn as below.
(Refer to WARNIN AIR CAL.)

c) Press the PUMP Key and let it sample enough reference gas (fresh air).
(The color of the display reverses while the pump is operating.)

d) After the indication becomes stable, stop the pump and keep pressing
the AIR CAL key until buzzer beeps.
 e) After AIR CAL., set the instruments so that it can monitor objective gas, and press PUMP key. The color of the
display reverses while the pump is operating. Indication while the pump operating is not the result of
monitoring.

f) Press PUMP key and stop the pump after indication become stable, and read the indication.
The indication under the condition that the pump and sample gas flow have stopped is the monitoring result.

CAUTION: Press AIR CAL key after confirming there is enough fresh air in the chamber. Otherwise,
correct measurement cannot be performed.

* NOTE: If the [AIR] is selected as the base gas, the indication shows zero when the AIR CAL key is
pressed. However, If the [N2] or other gases except [AIR] is selected as the base gas, the
indication does not show zero, but other values determined based on the combination of
the measuring gas and the base gas. This is caused by sampling the gas which is not on
target. (In this case, it is air.) Do not think it broken. Once the instrument samples the
target gas, it shows a correct reading. Depending on the combination of the measuring gas
and the base gas, AIR CAL value may be negative value (minus value). For further
information, refer to the measuring gas specification.

CAUTION: FI-21 performs best when both Gas Chamber and Reference Chamber are at the
atmospheric pressure (101.3kPa). While the measuring gas is being sampled, the pressure
in the Gas Chamber becomes slightly different from the atmospheric pressure, and the
analyzer does not show the correct reading. Read the indication after the gas flow stops.

* NOTE: FI-21 measures the gas best when both Gas Chamber and Reference Chamber are at
101.3kPa. If precise measurement is required, perform the pressure correction by the
following method.
 2.3 Saving Data

Once the SAVE key is pressed, the buzzer beeps and the display shown on the right
comes up. The time/ data and the measurement result are saved chronologically
from No.001 to No.100. The saved data can be seen at “VIEW SAVED DATA” in the
SETTING MODE. Also, the saved data is deleted at “CLEAR SAVED DATA” in the
SETTING MODE.

2.4 Initial Display (Self-diagnostic Display)

At starting with the MEASURING MODE by pressing POWER Key the self-diagnostic
function automatically starts to work. If the result is normal, display shown on the
right side is displayed.

If any problem was found on any of the items, it is indicated like the display on the
right. The display is an example for contamination of the interferometer. If the
problem becomes serious, the display does not go to the Basic Display of the
Measuring Mode, but go to ERROR message display.

2.6 AIR CAL. CAUTION

If the temperature inside of the sensor has changed over ± 10℃ from the last time the AIR CAL was performed,
[CAUTION/ CHECK AIR CAL] is displayed in order to protect from zero drifting. ([Measuring Gas/ Base Gas] and [AIR CAL]
are displayed consecutively.

If the [CAUTION/ CHECK AIR CAL]: is displayed, perform the AIR CAL based on the procedure below:

AIR CAL. Procedure

1. Press the PUMP key and let it sample some fresh air.

2. When the indication becomes stable, stop the pump with PUMP key and press the AIR CAL key.

CAUTION: Before pressing the AIR CAL key, let the instrument sample enough fresh air. (ideally for 2 minutes )
Otherwise, correct measurement cannot be performed.

CAUTION: Whenever measurement starts, confirm if the AIR CAL value is displayed after fresh air is sampled
enough. If the AIR CAL. Value is not indicated (or even if [AIR CAL CAUTION] is not displayed),
perform the AIR CAL procedures by correct method.
 2.7 Affection on Measurement from Pressure

The pressure in the Gas Chamber becomes different from the atmospheric pressure whiling sampling the gas. As a
result, the indication is not accurate. Or, if an instant pressure change occurs in the Gas Chamber or the Reference
Chamber, the indication might go wrong. (If these symptoms occur, perform the AIR CAL right away.) Therefore, take
care about the following points:

 Do not plug the GAS IN or GAS OUT while gas is feeding.

 Do not attach and detach sampling tube/absorption tube while gas is feeding.
 Keep the pressure of GAS IN, GAS OUT, and REF. OUT equal to the atmospheric pressure when the indication is
read.
 Read the indication after the gas flow stops.

CAUTION: When concentration change occurs suddenly on the FI-21, correct reading cannot indicate.
Absorption tube is also for stabilizing the temperature of the sampling gas. Therefore, equip an
absorption tube on the GAS IN whenever the measurement is performed.

CAUTION: Whenever measurement starts, confirm if the AIR CAL value is displayed after fresh air is sampled
enough. If the AIR CAL. Value is not indicated (or even if [AIR CAL CAUTION] is not displayed),
perform the AIR CAL procedures by correct method.

An example of measurement when the pressure of the sampling point is higher than the atmospheric pressure:

Make an inlet (a) as the drawing below. Open and shut the stop valve to feed the gas to the instrument,
instead of turning the pump on and off. Read the indication after shutting the valve off and the gas flow totally
stops. Flow rate at Inlet (a) should be 300 to 400mL.

GAS OUT should be at the atmospheric pressure and the REF. OUT should face with fresh air.
An example of measurement when the measured gas is not released in to the air:

Connect a gas sampling bag to the GAS OUT, not to emit the exhaust into the air. And also, expose the REF.
OUT to the fresh air.
 3.0 SETTING MODE (ENTER + POWER)
The SETTING MODE is for “Change the Measuring Gas”, “Adjusting the
Time”, and “Confirming the Saved Data”. You enter the SETTING MODE
by pressing the POWER key while the ENTER key is being pressed.

Once you enter the mode, the display on the right shows up.

Move the cursor (black bar) by ▼ ▲ keys and select the item which you
would like to setup. Go into the item by [ENTER key].

Items to Setup and the Contents

SELECT GAS Changing the measuring gas

SET DATE/ TIME Adjusting the clock

VIEW SAVED DATA Confirming saved data

CLEAR SAVED DATA Clearing the saved data

START MEAS. Starting the Measuring Mode.

3.1 Changing the Measuring Gas (SELECT GAS)

Choose the measuring gas by the [▼ ▲] key and press ENTER key to fix the choice. On the 1st line, a sentence “IS
SETTING OK?” appears. Press [ENTER] key again if it is okay. If you want to change the setting, press the [CANCEL] key.

The kinds of selectable measuring gas and range are different depending on the type of FI-21. For the information, refer
to the attached measuring gas specification.
 3.2 Adjusting the Time (SET DATE / TIME)

Initial position of the cursor is on YEAR. Choose by ▼▲keys and fix the setting by
the ENTER key. The cursor then moves to DAY. Set DAY, YEAR, HOUR and MINUTE
by the same procedures as MONTH. HOUR is displayed by 24 hour clock.

3.3 Confirming the Saved Data (VIEW SAVED DATA)

On the 1st line, the data number is shown. On the 2nd to 3rd line, the saved date/ time are displayed.
Select the date number by [▼▲] key and fix the selection by [ENTER] key. The saved data then comes up. (At
displaying the saved data, the measuring gas and the base gas is displayed with white letters on black background.)
(CANCEL key leads to the initial display in Setting Mode.)

3.4 Clearing the Saved Data (CLEAR SAVED DATA)

Select the “CLEAR SAVED DATA” by ▼▲ key and fix the selection by
ENTER key. If you want to cancel the action, select “CANCEL” and
press the [ENTER] key.

3.5 Start the Measurement （ START MEAS. ）

If you want to start the measurement right after setting each item,
select “START MEAS” by ▼▲ key and press [ENTER] key. The display
will then go to the Measuring Mode.
 4.0 MAINTENANCE
4.1 Replacing the Batteries

WARNING: - All the C size Alkaline batteries used in the instrument should be same kind.
- Replace the 4 of the batteries at the same time.

a) Confirm that the power is off.

b) Take out the instrument from the carrying case.

c) Take off the battery cover under the bottom by turning the screw with a coin.

d) Take out the old batteries and put the new ones caring the polarities.

e) When the replacement is done, put the battery cover on the bottom by the opposite procedures.

4.2 Confirming the Sensitivities

It is recommended that the sensitivity of the instrument be confirmed periodically (at least once a year) to assume
the correct operation. If any problem is found, or If you would like to have it calibrated, please contact Control
Equipment Pty Ltd.

4.3 Daily Check

a) Is there any damage on switches, lamps, display or body?

b) Confirmation of battery voltage.

c) Do you see “CAUTION …” or “ ERROR…” during the operation?

4.4 Frequency / Standard for Replacing Parts

The frequency of the replacement mentioned below is just a standard. The available term totally depends on how
often the instrument is used and how it is stored.

a) Internal pump and internal tubing - 2 years

b) Absorption Tube (consumable part) - 2 years

c) Rubber parts in Interferometer - 2 years (Optic element should be cleaned if necessary.)

d) Main PCB - 5 years

e) Interferometer Assembly - 5 years （continuously used if no problem.）

f) Others - 5 years
 5.0 DISPOSING THE INSTRUMENT
This instrument does not apply any harmful material as component parts. When the instrument is disposed, take an
appropriate method based on the local regulation.

6.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING

Trouble shootings mentioned below do not cover all the problems. The ones considered frequently occur are simply
indicated to help your research for cause and solution.

Symptoms Causes Solutions

Power does not turn ON. No batteries. Put the batteries in.
Or, AC adaptor is not connected. Or, connect AC adaptor.

Polarity of the batteries is wrong. Put the batteries in correct

direction.
Time to press the POWER Key is
short. Keep pressing the POWER key
until the buzzer beeps.

Reading is not correct. AIR CAL is not performed in a When the instrument samples
correct way. enough fresh air, stop the pump.

The selected “Measuring Gas” or Then, press the AIR CAL key.
“Base Gas” is wrong.
Select the correct “Measuring
Interference gas is included in the Gas” and “Base Gas”. The target
sample gas. gas that contains interference gas
cannot be measured.
A sudden pressure change occurs
at GAS IN, GAS OUT or REF. OUT. Perform AIR CAL again.

The pressure at GAS IN, GAS OUT Set GAS IN, GAS OUT and REF.
or REF. OUT is not at atmospheric OUT under the atmospheric
pressure. pressure.

After performing AIR CAL, the Molecular attached to the Let the instrument sample enough
reading goes up even though any chamber inside or tubing inside fresh air.
gas is not fed. starts detaching.
And confirm if it shows the AIR
The concentration in chamber CAL value.
becomes high in fact.
 7.0 CAUTION OF USAGE

DANGER:

The following caution items must be followed to maintain the performance/ safety of the instrument.

 Specification of this instrument is based on a non-explosion structure. Do not use it in a place specified as a
hazardous area.

 Make any solutions for exhaust gas emitted from GAS OUT, to avoid harmful gas from emission. (e.g.
Connecting a sampling bag to GAS OUT.)

 Just in case of leaking from the instrument itself, wearing a mask and gloves is recommended.

WARNING:

 The instrument shows incorrect indication when it samples a high concentration gas over the full scale.

 Use the batteries based on the specifications.

 Use the specified AC adaptor if necessary.

CAUTION:

 Do not use this instrument close to other apparatus that generates a strong noise. It may affect the wave form
of the power source. If the AC adaptor is applied, do not use the same power source as other apparatus that
generates a strong noise.

 Use the power source based on the specifications.

 Do not operate the instrument in a place which has a reaction heat such as infrared emitted from high
temperature. Or, Avoid a place which has a direct sunbeam that makes the instrument over 35C.

 Interference Gas: The gases which are neither the target gas nor base gas. If there is any interference gas in
the measuring gas, the reading goes wrong. Do not measure the gas which contains interference gas.

 Let GAS OUT and REF. OUT expose to the air, in order to equal the pressure inside to the atmospheric
pressure.

 Whenever this instrument operates, keep it in a carrying case and connect the absorption tube.
 8.0 DEFENITION OF TERMS

Terms Description

vol% The rate of substance occupying in some volume.

The unit is indicated by percentage.

ppm The rate of substance occupying in some volume.

The unit is indicated by ppm “parts per million”.

%LEL This is the unit when defining the Lower Explosive Limit of a combustible gas as
100%.

mg/l This is the unit of the target gas mass that is contained in one litter.
The standard is under the condition of 20℃, 101.3kPa.

MJ/m3 This is the unit of calorie, and it is indicated by gross calorific value 0℃.
Gross Gross calorific value 0 ℃ is common calorie unit among city gas companies. It
is equal to the calorie in case of complete combustion of a gas 1m3 under the
standard condition (0℃, 1pressure).
Gas combustion generates steam.
Gross calorific value includes the calorie of the steam (latent heat).

MJ/m3 This is the unit of calorie, and it is indicated by net calorific value 0℃.
Net Net calorific value 0℃ is equal to the calorie in case of complete combustion of
a gas 1m3 under the standard condition (0℃, 1pressure).
Gas combustion generates steam. Net calorific value excludes the calorie of
the steam (latent heat).
Gross calorific value = Net calorific value + Latent heat

Measuring Gas The target gas to measure in the sample gas.

Base Gas The balance gas in the sample gas.

Reference Gas The gas (fresh air) to take the standard reflection ratio.

Gas Chamber Chamber that is filled by sample gas.

Reference Gas Chamber Chamber that is filled by reference gas.

AIR CAL VALUE Concentration indicated on the display when AIR CAL key is pressed.
9.0 SPECIFICATIONS
9.1 Specifications

Detection principle Optical Interferometric method

Display Digital display (Measuring gas, base gas, gas concentration, time, etc)

Structure Non-explosion proof

Measuring method Batch measurement

Gas sampling method Suction by internal pump (Pump stops operation while reading)

Indication accuracy Within + 3% of the indication value + 1 digit

Outputs Data logger, 0-1VDC

Data logging function Day, time (24 hours) and measurement results, maximum recording : 100 data
points

Operating temp & humidity 5-35°C, below 80% R.H.

Operating pressure Atmospheric pressure

Power source C size alkaline batteries (4pcs) or AC adaptor (optional)

Battery life Approx. 20 hours (without sampling)

Dimensions & weight Approx. 20cm x 14.5cm x 8cm (L x W x H) Weight approx 2 kg.

Standard Accessories Carrying case, absorption tube, sampling hose, C size alkaline batteries (4pcs),
sampling "T" piece (for anaesthetic application only)

Optional Accessories AC adapter, data logger software, cable for data logger
 TYPE APPLICATION NAME OF GAS MEASURING GAS RANGE

Type-01 Vol% solvent Toluene in air C7H8 in air 0 – 2%vol

gases applications Methyl ethyl ketone in air MEK in air 0 – 5%vol
Ethyl acetate in air EtAc in air 0 – 5%vol
Xylene in air C8H10 in air 0 – 1%vol
Isopropyl alcohol in air IPA in air 0 – 2%vol
Methyl isobutyl ketone in air MIBK in air 0 – 1%vol
Methanol in air CH3OH in air 0 – 1%vol

Type-02 %LEL solvent gas Toluene in air C7H8 in air 0 – 100% LEL
applications Methyl ethyl ketone in air MEK in air 0 – 100% LEL
Ethyl acetate in air EtAc in air 0 – 100% LEL
Xylene in air C8H10 in air 0 – 100% LEL
Isopropyl alcohol in air IPA in air 0 – 100% LEL
Methyl isobutyl ketone in air MIBK in air 0 – 100% LEL
Methanol in air CH3OH in air 0 – 100% LEL

Type-03 Fumigation gas Methyl bromide in air CH3Br in air 0 – 200 mg/l
applications Phosphine in air PH3 in air 0 – 50 mg/l
Methyl iodide in air CH3l in air 0 – 200 mg/l
Methyl bromide in air CH3Br in air 0 – 5% vol
Propylene oxide in air PO in air 0 – 10% vol
Oxygen in N2 O2 in N2 0 – 100% vol
Sulfuryl Fluoride in air SO2F2 in air 0 – 200 mg/l

Type-04 Gas purity Helium in air He in air 0 – 100% vol

applications Neon in air Ne in air 0 – 100% vol
Hydrogen in air H2 in air 0 – 100% vol
Methane in air CH4 in air 0 – 100% vol
Carbon dioxide in air CO2 in air 0 – 100% vol
Ammonia in air NH3 in air 0 – 100% vol
Hydrogen in N2 H2 in N2 0 – 100% vol
Hydrogen in CO2 H2 in CO2 0 – 100% vol

Type-05 Anaesthetic Halothane in O2 Halothane in O2 0 – 6% vol

applications Isoflurane in O2 Isoflurane in O2 0 – 8% vol
Sevoflurane in O2 Sevoflurane in O2 0 – 10% vol
Desflurane in O2 Desflurane in O2 0 – 20% vol
Halothane in air Halothane in air 0 – 6% vol
Isoflurane in air Isoflurane in air 0 – 8% vol
Sevoflurane in air Sevoflurane in air 0 – 10% vol
Desflurane in air Desflurane in air 0 – 20% vol

9.2 Standard Accessories

a) Carrying Case - 1 each

b) Absorption Tube - 1 each

c) Sampling Probe - 1 each

d) C size Alkaline Battery - 4 each

e) Instruction Manual - 1 each

 10.0 MEASURING PRINCIPLE
Reflection ratio of gas mixture is determined by the kinds of the composing gases and the mixture ratio. As long as the
kinds of composing gases are known, the mixture ratio (concentration) can be determined by measuring the reflection
ration.

The optic interferometer applied in the FI-21 displays “Interference Stripes” on the CCD. The Interference stripes move
proportional to reflection ratio. The amount of the movement is measured by solution of the interference stripes on
CCD with Fourier analysis. And the result is converted to the reflection ratio.

Concentration can be displayed by adding some data like “measuring gas” and “base gas” to the reflection ration
determined by high accuracy. Sensitivity of the optic interferometer depends on the length of the chamber. Since the
length of the chamber is physically unchanged by elapsing time, the high accuracy is maintained for a long time.
11.0 TYPE-01 SPECIFICATIONS
FOR SOLVENTGASES (vol%)
Selectable measuring gas and range

Measuring gas Measuring range AIR CAL value Drift amount Spec. No.
(Display indication) (Minimum digit)

1 Toluene in AIR 0～2 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.017 vol% SPE-1428

(C7H8 in AIR) (0.002)

2 Methyl ethyl ketone in AIR 0～5 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.027 vol% SPE-1429
(MEK in AIR) (0.005)

3 Ethyl acetate in AIR 0～5 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.023 vol% SPE-1430
(EtAc in AIR) ( 0.002)

4 Xylene in AIR 0～1 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.014 vol% SPE-1431

(C8H10 in AIR) (0.002)

5 Isopropyl alcohol in AIR 0～2 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.033 vol% SPE-1432
(IPA in AIR) (0.005)

6 Methyl isobutyl ketone in AIR 0～1 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.016 vol% SPE-1433
(MIBK in AIR) (0.002)

7 Methanol in AIR 0～6 vol% 0.00 vol% 0.11 vol% SPE-1446

(CH3OH in AIR) (0.02)

8 - - - - -

Interferometer type : Type 120MM

Indication accuracy : ±( Indication value AIR CAL. value )×0.03 ± Drift amount
AIR CAL value : Concentration indicated on the display when AIR CAL key is pressed.
Drift amount : The amount of indication drifting when temperature change ±10℃.

Special caution

1. This instrument is not explosion proof.

2. This instrument measures combustible gas around lower explosive limit in this specification. Take enough of
a sample for the measurement.
3. Measuring gases in this specification are not vaporized so much. The gas concentration may not reach
higher concentration in the measuring range depending on a condition of temperature and pressure.
12.0 TYPE-02 SPECIFICATIONS
FOR SOLVENT GASES (%LEL)
Selectable measuring gas and range

Measuring gas Measuring range AIR CAL value Drift amount Spec. No.
(Display indication) (Minimum digit)

1 Toluene in AIR 0～100%LEL 0.0 %LEL 1.4%LEL SPE-1434

(C7H8 in AIR) (0.2)

2 Methyl ethyl ketone in AIR 0～100%LEL 0.0 %LEL 1.5%LEL SPE-1435

(MEK in AIR) (0.2)

3 Ethyl acetate in AIR 0～100%LEL 0.0 %LEL 1.1%LEL SPE-1436

(EtAc in AIR) (0.2)

4 Xylene in AIR 0～100%LEL 0.0 %LEL 1.4%LEL SPE-1437

(C8H10 in AIR) (0.2)

5 Isopropyl alcohol in AIR 0～100%LEL 0.0 %LEL 1.7%LEL SPE-1438

(IPA in AIR) (0.2)

6 Methyl isobutyl ketone in AIR 0～100%LEL 0.0 %LEL 1.3%LEL SPE-1439

(MIBK in AIR) (0.2)

7 Methanol in AIR 0～100%LEL 0.0 %LEL 2.0%LEL SPE-1447

(CH3OH in AIR) (0.2)

8 - - - - -

Interferometer type : Type 120MM

Indication accuracy : ±( Indication value AIR CAL. value )×0.03 ± Drift amount
AIR CAL value : Concentration indicated on the display when AIR CAL key is pressed.
Drift amount : The amount of indication drifting when temperature change ±10℃.

Special caution

1. This instrument is not explosion proof.

2. This instrument measures combustible gas around lower explosive limit in this specification. Take enough of
a sample for the measurement.
3. Measuring gases in this specification are not vaporized so much. The gas concentration may not reach
higher concentration in the measuring range depending on a condition of temperature and pressure.
13.0 TYPE-03 SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FUMIGATION GASES
Selectable measuring gas and range

Measuring gas Measuring range AIR CAL value Drift amount Spec. No.
(Display indication) (Minimum digit)

1 Methyl bromide in AIR 0～200 mg/l 0.0 mg/l 1.7 mg/l SPE-1405
(CH3Br in AIR) (0.2)

2 Phosphine in AIR 0～50 mg/l 0.0 mg/l 0.8 mg/l SPE-1406

(PH3 in AIR (0.1)

3 Methyl iodide in AIR 0～200 mg/ l 0.0 mg/l 1.7 mg/l SPE-1407
(CH3I in AIR) (0.2)

4 Methyl bromide in AIR 0～5 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.044 vol% SPE-1408
(CH3Br in AIR) (0.005)

5 Propylene oxide in AIR 0～10 vol% 0.000 vol% 0.038 vol% SPE-1448
(PO in AIR) (0.005)

6 Oxygen in N2 0～100 vol% 21.0 vol% 1.1 vol% SPE-1427

(O2 in N2) (0.2)

7 Sulfuryl Fluoride in air 0 ～200 mg/ l 0.0 mg/ l 2.9 mg/ l SPE-1808
(SO2F2)

8 - - - - -

Interferometer type : Type 120MM

Indication accuracy : ±( Indication value AIR CAL. value )×0.03 ± Drift amount
AIR CAL value : Concentration indicated on the display when AIR CAL key is pressed.
Drift amount : The amount of indication drifting when temperature change ±10℃.

Special caution

1. Define methyl bromide 2.53vol% as 100mg/l

2. Define Phosphine 7.07vol% as 100mg/l
3. Define Methyl iodide 1.69vol% as 100mg/l
4. This instrument measures combustible gas around lower explosive limit in this specification. Take enough of a
sample for the measurement.
5. Define Sulfuryl Fluoride 2.35 vol % as 100 mg/ l
14.0 TYPE-04 SPECIFICATIONS
FOR GAS PURITY
Selectable measuring gas and range

Measuring gas Measuring range AIR CAL value Drift amount Spec. No.
(Display indication) (Minimum digit)

1 Helium in AIR 0～100 vol% 0.00 vol% 0.46 vol% SPE-1411

(He in AIR) (0.05)

2 Neon in AIR 0～100 vol% 0.0 vol% 0.5 vol% SPE-1442

(Ne in AIR) (0.1)

3 Hydrogen in AIR 0～100 vol% 0.0 vol% 0.8 vol% SPE-1412

(H2 in AIR) (0.1)

4 Methane in AIR 0～100 vol% 0.0 vol% 0.7 vol% SPE-1443

(CH4 in AIR) (0.1)

5 Carbon dioxide in AIR 0～100 vol% 0.0 vol% 0.8 vol% SPE-1413
(CO2 in AIR) (0.1)

6 Ammonia in N2 0～100 vol% －6.6 vol% 1.4 vol% SPE-1418

(NH3 in N2) (0.2)

7 Hydrogen in N2 0～100 vol% 3.5 vol% 0.7 vol% SPE-1420

(H2 in N2) (0.1)

8 Hydrogen in CO2 0～100 vol% 50.20 vol% 0.38 vol% SPE-1444

(H2 in CO2) (0.05)

Interferometer type : Type 30MM

Indication accuracy : ±( Indication value AIR CAL. value )×0.03 ± Drift amount
AIR CAL value : Concentration indicated on the display when AIR CAL key is pressed.
Drift amount : The amount of indication drifting when temperature change ±10℃.

Special caution

1. This instrument is not explosion proof. This instrument measure combustible gas around lower explosive limit
in this specification. Take enough measure for the measurement.
2. This instrument measures extremely toxic gases. This instrument exhausts sample gas from GAS OUT. And
sample gas may leak from internal piping. Take enough measure for the measurement.
15.0 TYPE-05 SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ANAESTHETIC GASES
Selectable measuring gas and range

Measuring gas Measuring range AIR CAL value Drift amount Spec. No.
(Display indication) (Minimum digit)

1 Halothane in O2 0∼6 vol% ( 1.57 vol% 0.09 vol% SPE-1401

(HALOTHANE in O2) 0.01)

2 Isoflurane in O2 0∼8 vol% 1.65 vol% 0.09 vol% SPE-1402

(ISOFLURANE in O2) (0.01)

3 Sevoflurane in O2 0∼10 vol% 1.70 vol% 0.09 vol% SPE-1403

(SEVOFLURANE in O2) (0.01)

4 Desflurane in O2 0∼20 vol% 2.10 vol% 0.12 vol% SPE-1404

(DESFLURANE in O2) (0.02)

5 Halothane in AIR 0∼6 vol% 0.00 vol% 0.09 vol% SPE-1397

(HALOTHANE in AIR) (0.01)

6 Isoflurane in AIR 0∼8 vol% 0.00 vol% 0.09 vol% SPE-1398

(ISOFLURANE in AIR) (0.01)

7 Sevoflurane in AIR 0∼10 vol% 0.00 vol% 0.10 vol% SPE-1399

(SEVOFLURANE in AIR) (0.01)

8 Desflurane in AIR 0∼20 vol% 0.00 vol% 0.12 vol% SPE-1400

(DESFLURANE in AIR) (0.02)

Interferometer type : Type 30MM

Indication accuracy : ±( Indication value AIR CAL. value )×0.03 ± Drift amou
nt
AIR CAL value : Concentration indicated on the display when AIR CAL key is pressed.
Drift amount : The amount of indication drifting when temperature change ±10 .

Special caution

1. Measuring gases in this specification are not vaporized so much. The gas concentration may not reach higher
concentration in the measuring range depending of a condition of temperature and pressure.

Contact Information
Gastech
24 Baretta Rd
Wangara Western Australia 6065

http://www.gastech.com