NEO PID

Portable PID VOC Analyser

The NEO by M-Power is a handheld PID VOC monitor built for ppb level detection. It comes in several models, from the most sensitive 1 ppb version up to 15,000 ppm, plus the NEO BENZ for benzene or butadiene selective measurement. M-Power’s novel PID and UV lamp design gives outstanding sensitivity, stability and reproducibility, and the NEO adds a built in pump, Bluetooth, LDAR Search Mode, a correction factor list of over 700 compounds and 24 hour battery life.

KEY BENEFITS

Five models covering 1 ppb to 15,000 ppm including a benzene and butadiene-specific BENZ version
Built in pump with three flow settings, for remote VOC sampling up to 30 metres
Novel PID and UV lamp design for outstanding stability, sensitivity and reproducibility at ppb levels
Search Mode for LDAR sampling, storing up to 9,999 sample points
Integrated correction factor list of more than 700 compounds

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ppb Sensitivity in a Handheld Instrument

The NEO is one of the most advanced handheld VOC monitors available for ppb level detection. It’s designed to give stable, accurate readings in real field conditions, from humid outdoor sites to confined spaces and industrial plants.

M-Power’s novel PID and UV lamp design reduces humidity interference and gives outstanding sensitivity, stability and reproducibility. M-Power describes it as the most stable ppb level PID on the market. Accuracy is ±3% at the calibration point, with outstanding linearity across the full range.

Choose the Right Model

There are five NEO models:

NEO PPM (MP181) measures 0.01 to 5,000 ppm, for standard VOC monitoring.

NEO EXT (MP182) measures 0.01 to 15,000 ppm, for high concentrations and LDAR work.

NEO PPB (MP184) measures 0.001 to 15,000 ppm, for trace level industrial hygiene, environmental surveys and indoor air quality.

NEO SEMI (MP185) measures 0.001 to 15,000 ppm and is a special order version without the Micro USB port.

NEO BENZ (MP186) uses a 9.8 eV lamp with a tube holder for benzene or butadiene selective measurement from 0.01 to 200 ppm. It also measures VOCs from 0.005 to 10,000 ppm, though the 9.8 eV lamp detects fewer VOCs than the standard 10.6 eV lamp.

LDAR Search Mode

Search Mode is an individual sampling mode designed for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) work. Each sample point is recorded on its own, with up to 9,999 LDAR sample points stored in memory. Results are downloaded to a PC for reporting.

Built In Sampling Pump

The built in pump has three settings, from 300 to 430 cc/min, and samples from up to 30 metres away. A low flow alarm and automatic pump shut off protect the instrument if the sample line becomes blocked.

Connectivity and Data

The NEO charges and communicates through a standard USB Micro cable, so it can charge from a laptop or any USB charger. No dedicated charger or dock is needed.

Bluetooth Low Energy is standard, allowing live data monitoring and setup through the mPower Suite app on an Android phone or tablet. The NEO logs data continuously for 12 months at one minute intervals, adjustable from 1 to 3,600 seconds.

Rugged and Safe

The NEO has a stainless steel housing and a rubber boot, colour coded by model, and is rated IP66/67. It runs for 24 hours on its rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Alarms come through a 95 dB buzzer, flashing red LEDs and an on screen message. The Man Down alarm triggers a pre alarm, followed by a real time remote wireless notification.

Benefits

Five models covering 1 ppb to 15,000 ppm including a benzene and butadiene-specific BENZ version
Built in pump with three flow settings, for remote VOC sampling up to 30 metres
Novel PID and UV lamp design for outstanding stability, sensitivity and reproducibility at ppb levels
Search Mode for LDAR sampling, storing up to 9,999 sample points
Integrated correction factor list of more than 700 compounds

24-hour battery life on a single Li-ion charge via standard USB Micro charging
Bluetooth Low Energy as standard, for live data and setup via the mPower Suite app on Android
12 months of continuous datalogging at 1-minute intervals
Man Down alarm with real-time remote wireless notification
IP66/67 rated with rugged stainless-steel housing and rubber protective boot

Dimensions

230 x 74 x 55 mm (with boot)

Weight

708 g with boot

Sensor

Photoionisation (PID) with standard 10.6 eV lamp. 9.8 eV lamp in NEO BENZ (MP186)

Detection range

PPM (MP181): 0.01 to 5,000 ppm. EXT (MP182): 0.01 to 15,000 ppm. PPB (MP184): 0.001 to 15,000 ppm. SEMI (MP185): 0.001 to 15,000 ppm. BENZ (MP186): 0.01 to 200 ppm benzene or butadiene, 0.005 to 10,000 ppm VOC

Response time

3 seconds T90 (VOC mode). 45 seconds at 20°C (BENZ tube mode)

Accuracy

±3% at calibration point

Correction factors

Integrated correction factor list of more than 700 compounds

Sampling pump

Built in pump with 3 settings from 300 to 430 cc/min. Samples from up to 30 m. Low flow alarm with automatic pump shut off

Operating modes

Continuous readout with real time data download to PC. Individual sampling mode (Search Mode) for LDAR

LDAR storage

9,999 sample points

Battery

Rechargeable Li-ion, 24 hours typical runtime

Charging

USB Micro cable to PC, laptop or standard USB charger

Display

128 x 128 graphical LCD, 45 x 44 mm, LED backlight

Keypad

4 operation keys

Alarms

Audible 95 dB at 30 cm, visual (flashing red LEDs), on-screen indication. High, Low, TWA, STEL, Over Range, Low Battery, Man Down alarm

Datalogging

12 months at 1-minute intervals. Adjustable from 1 to 3,600 seconds

Bluetooth

BLE, 10 m line of sight. mPower Suite app on Android

Communication

USB Micro cable for data download, instrument configuration and firmware upgrades

IP rating

IP66/67

Operating temperature

-20°C to 50°C

Humidity

0 to 95% RH non-condensing

Housing

Stainless steel with rubber protective boot

Certifications

Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D, T4. IECEx Ex ia IIC T4 Ga. ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga. CE (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU)

Warranty

2 years including lamp and sensor. 1 year for 9.8 eV lamp

Benzene

C₆H₆

Volatile Organic Compounds

VOC

Aviation & Transportation
Chemical Manufacturing
Confined Space & Compliance
Energy (Oil & Gas)
Food & Beverage
Landfill & Remediation

Marine & Maritime
Medical & Healthcare
Mining & Minerals
Power Generation & BESS
Technology & Semiconductor
Water & Wastewater

Datasheet 127 KB

Manual 2 MB

There are five models. The NEO PPM (MP181) for standard ppm monitoring, the NEO EXT (MP182) for high range and LDAR work, the NEO PPB (MP184) for trace ppb detection, the NEO SEMI (MP185) as a special order version, and the NEO BENZ (MP186) for benzene or butadiene selective measurement. Bluetooth is standard on all models. Talk to our Technical Consultants to choose the right one for your application.

Search Mode is an individual sampling mode designed for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR). Each sample point is recorded as a separate reading rather than part of a continuous log, with up to 9,999 sample points stored in memory.

M-Power's datasheet gives a sampling distance of up to 30 metres. Longer tubing adds a delay before the reading appears, as the sample travels to the instrument.

No. The NEO charges via standard USB Micro cable, compatible with any laptop USB port or standard USB charger. No dedicated docking station or charger is required.

The NEO BENZ uses a 9.8 eV lamp with a tube holder for selective measurement of benzene or butadiene from 0.01 to 200 ppm. The standard models use a 10.6 eV lamp for broad range VOC detection, with a correction factor list of more than 700 compounds. The 9.8 eV lamp detects fewer VOCs, and carries a one year warranty rather than two.

The mPower Suite app on Android connects to the wireless NEO via Bluetooth Low Energy for real-time data monitoring, instrument configuration and data analysis.