Ion Science Falco 2 Fixed PID

The Ion Science Falco 2 is a fixed, continuous photoionization detector (PID) for permanent and semi-permanent monitoring of volatile organic compounds in ambient air. Its standout feature is Typhoon Technology, which protects the PID sensor from condensing moisture — the failure mode that takes most fixed VOC detectors offline in wet, humid, or wash-down environments. Falco 2 outputs a continuous signal for integration into DCS, SCADA, and plant control systems, and is available in diffused (Falco 2.1) and pumped (Falco 2.2) heads across four measurement ranges from 0.001 ppm up to 3,000 ppm. A dedicated Falco 2 TAC version targets benzene and total aromatic compounds, and an 11.7eV model extends detection to compounds beyond the reach of standard 10.6eV lamps.

APPLICATIONS

Fixed Fenceline and Perimeter Monitoring: Continuous VOC watch at refinery, terminal, and chemical plant boundaries.

Process Area Leak Detection: Early warning around pumps, seals, compressors, and loading racks.

Remediation System Monitoring: SVE, thermal, and air-stripper off-gas surveillance at unattended sites.

Landfill and Biogas Facilities: Permanent VOC monitoring in high-humidity gas streams.

Wastewater and Industrial Hygiene: Headworks, digester, and enclosed-space VOC monitoring tied into plant alarms.

Benzene-Specific Compliance Monitoring: Falco 2 TAC for aromatic-selective measurement.

WHY THE FALCO 2

• Typhoon Technology defends the sensor against condensing moisture — far fewer weather-driven false alarms and dropouts

• Diffused or pumped sampling to suit the installation

• Four ranges: 0.001–10, 0.01–50, 0.1–1,000, and 1–3,000 ppm

• TAC and 11.7eV variants for aromatic-selective and hard-to-ionize compounds

• Continuous output for direct DCS/SCADA integration

• Sensor head serviceable in place — lamp, MiniPID 2 cell, and electrode stack are field-replaceable

CONSUMABLES, SPARES & MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

Series 4 lamps, MiniPID 2 six-pin sensors, Falco electrode stacks, and PTFE filters are stocked, along with Bronze (1-year), Silver (3-year), and Gold (5-year) maintenance programs that ship lamps, stacks, and filters quarterly. Browse Ion Science Parts and Accessories, or see the full instrument range in Ion Science.