COLO.Science · Technical Specification
EXPEC 3050
Handheld VOCs Gas Analyzer · FID / FID+PID · Explosion-proof design · Rapid field screening
Portable handheld VOCs gas analyzer developed for fast screening and field supervision tasks.
The EXPEC 3050 uses the FID detector principle, offers a very light handheld format,
and is intended for organized and unorganized VOC monitoring workflows in environmental and industrial applications.
Handheld VOCs
FID Principle
FID + PID Option
Ex d ib IIC T3 Gb
0.2 ppm LOD
0.5 L/min
> 5000 h FID
Document type: Technical Specification Sheet
Format: Landscape (Word/Outlook-ready)
Format: Landscape (Word/Outlook-ready)
Instrument
EXPEC 3050 · COLO.Science
Address (HQ)
Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
SI-3255, Slovenia
Contact
EXPEC 3050 · Technical Specification
Document ID: COL-TEC-EXPEC-3050-EN
Version: Landscape
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
Version: Landscape
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
EXPEC 3050 · handheld VOCs gas analyzer technical specification sheet
Portable VOC Screening
Field Supervision
Explosion-proof Design
FID / PID
Rapid Response
Lightweight Format
— compact field analyzer for VOC detection and screening tasks
📋 general & performance specifications
| instrument identity | |
|---|---|
| model | EXPEC 3050 |
| brand / line | EXPEC · Environmental Equipment |
| instrument type | Handheld VOCs gas analyzer |
| detector principle | FID-based handheld VOCs analyzer; configuration shown for FID and FID+PID variants |
| main application role | Rapid VOC screening, portable supervision and short-time leakage detection in field conditions |
| construction & operation | |
| explosion-proof form | Ex d ib IIC T3 Gb |
| whole-machine design | Intrinsic-safety circuit design with flameproof core FID detector module |
| operation style | Handheld, one-hand operation concept |
| panel functions | Users can view data, calibrate and set parameters through the panel |
| transport safety | Hydrogen storage alloy solution supports safer transport or mailing |
| power, weight & service | |
| battery | Using time is over 6 hours when fully charged |
| weight | Only FID: 2 kg; FID+PID: 2.1 kg |
| FID life span | Normal cleaning, > 5000 hours |
| after-sales support | Supported by EXPEC after-sales engineering service system |
| analytical performance | |
| repeatability | FID: ≤2%; PID: ≤2% |
| dynamic (linear) range | FID: 0~50,000 ppm; PID: 0~2,000 ppm |
| minimum detection limit | FID: 0.2 ppm methane; PID: 0.2 ppm isobutene |
| probe sampling response | PID: use 500 ppm isobutene, 90% of the final value achieved in 3.5 seconds at most; FID: use 10,000 ppm methane, 90% of the final value achieved in 3.5 seconds at most |
| sampling speed | At the inlet of sampling probe, the rating is about 0.5 L/min |
| hydrogen cylinder volume | Using time is over 6 hours when fully charged* |
⚙️ key instrument features
| High field mobility | Very lightweight handheld format, around 2 kg depending on detector configuration. |
| High analytical accuracy | FID detector route aligned with EXPEC online VOCs system logic and intended to outperform typical handheld PID-only screening tools. |
| Rapid operation | Testing workflow is designed around a short two-step process with direct panel access to data and settings. |
| Explosion-proof construction | Whole-machine safety concept combines intrinsic-safety electronics with a flameproof core detector module. |
| Short response time | FID and PID probe-sampling response values are specified at up to 3.5 seconds to 90% of final value. |
| Portable screening use | Designed for field inspection, enterprise self-check workflows and short-time leakage detection tasks. |
🧪 typical application scenarios
| fixed pollution source organized VOC rapid screening supervision |
| workshop unorganized VOC supervision and rapid screening |
| workshop outside 1 m unorganized VOC rapid screening supervision |
| factory unorganized VOC rapid screening regulation |
| organized and unorganized VOC enterprise self-check |
| third-party detection and short-time enterprise leakage detection |
📦 detector / performance matrix
| parameter | FID | PID |
|---|---|---|
| configuration / availability | Available as FID-only instrument | Available in FID+PID configuration |
| weight impact | 2 kg | 2.1 kg in FID+PID version |
| repeatability | ≤2% | ≤2% |
| dynamic range | 0~50,000 ppm | 0~2,000 ppm |
| minimum detection limit | 0.2 ppm methane | 0.2 ppm isobutene |
| response test condition | 10,000 ppm methane | 500 ppm isobutene |
| 90% response time | ≤3.5 s | ≤3.5 s |
🧩 practical notes
| configuration note | Final delivered detector setup, accessories and compliance package should be confirmed in the quotation. |
| screening role | The instrument is positioned for portable rapid screening and supervision rather than only fixed-installation monitoring. |
| field use | Low mass and handheld form support easier work in workshops, around emission points and during compliance rounds. |
| service note | Routine cleaning is important to maintain the stated FID service life and field readiness. |
🔬 practical operation notes
| topic | recommendation | note |
|---|---|---|
| startup & autonomy | Plan field work around the stated operating autonomy of over 6 hours when fully charged. | Check charging status before inspection rounds or mobile enforcement use. |
| screening workflow | Use the panel interface for test review, calibration and parameter setup before entering the target zone. | The brochure describes a short two-step testing process. |
| sampling point | Keep the sampling probe positioned consistently when comparing organized and unorganized VOC sources. | Rated sampling speed at the probe inlet is about 0.5 L/min. |
| response interpretation | Interpret response-time performance based on the stated 90% final-value criterion for the FID and PID test gases. | Specified maximum response time is 3.5 seconds in both listed test conditions. |
📄 source page: EXPEC 3050 product page & brochure
🧪 workflow focus: portable VOC screening & supervision
🛠️ detector options: FID or FID+PID
🧾 procurement: binding spec = quotation package
📌 Contact & Support
Headquarters address
Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
Application guidance: tell us your monitoring task, target VOC range and preferred detector configuration.
We will propose the matching EXPEC setup and field-use fit for your laboratory or environmental inspection workflow.
We will propose the matching EXPEC setup and field-use fit for your laboratory or environmental inspection workflow.
Quick contact
Web:
colo.si
Source Product:
EXPEC 3050
Email:
sales@colo.si
Phone:
+386 64 222 724
Knowledge hub:
COLO.Science
Manufacturer & configuration notice (important):
Specifications in this document are provided for general reference and may represent a typical configuration. COLO reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
* Source note: the manufacturer brochure lists the row Hydrogen cylinder volume with the value Using time is over 6 hours when fully charged. This wording appears directly in the source and should be confirmed against the final quotation or official manual if this item is critical for procurement.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO quotation and the accompanying technical specification that is engineering-approved.
Specifications in this document are provided for general reference and may represent a typical configuration. COLO reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
* Source note: the manufacturer brochure lists the row Hydrogen cylinder volume with the value Using time is over 6 hours when fully charged. This wording appears directly in the source and should be confirmed against the final quotation or official manual if this item is critical for procurement.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO quotation and the accompanying technical specification that is engineering-approved.