Issue Date: November 22, 1995
Revision Date: November 14, 1997

PermAlert

PAL-AT Models AT20C, AT50C, AT40K with PHFW Hydrocarbon Probe and Type 1 or Type 2 Sensor

Out-of-Tank Product Detector (Liquid-Phase)

Detector

Output Type Qualitative
Sampling Frequency Continuous
Operating Principle Product soluble

Test Results

  Unleaded Gasoline Synthetic Gasoline
Type 1 Sensor
Detection time (sec) 24 9
Fall time N/A* N/A
Lower detection limit (cm) 0.01 0.01
Type 2 Sensor
Detection time (min:sec) 14:39 08:45
Fall time N/A N/A
Lower detection limit (cm) 0.01 0.01

*See glossary.

Specificity Results (in addition to above)

Activated: n-hexane, diesel, jet-A fuel, toluene, xylene(s).

Manufacturer's Specifications

Operating temperature range is 0 degrees F to 90 degrees F.

Comments

The detector is not reusable and must be replaced after contact with hydrocarbons. California regulations require sensors to be tested annually to verify proper operation. This sensor is a self-destruct type and therefore cannot be used in California.

  • PermAlert
    6410 W. Howard St.
    Niles, IL 60714
    Tel: (847) 966-2235
    Email: marketing@permalert.com
    URL: www.permalert.com
  • Evaluator: Carnegie Mellon Research Institute
    Tel: (412) 268-3495
    Date of Evaluation: 09/15/92

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