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As one of the most widely used gas detection techniques, the Photoionization Detector (PID), is commonly applied in both portable and fixed instruments for detection of a wide variety of organic compounds and some inorganic gases in ambient air.

MOCON®'s patented, award-winning piD-TECH® eVx™ plug-in photoionization sensor line has been MOCON®'s core PID sensor for many year. The eVx™ is a tested and trusted solution for OEM manufacturers looking to include VOC detection capabilities in their handheld, mobile, or fixed devices.
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piD-TECH® eVx™ Photoionization Sensors

piD-TECH® eVx™ 10000 Parts Per Million (ppm) Range Photoionization Sensor
piD-TECH® eVx™ Photoionization Sensors

piD-TECH® eVx™ 2000 Parts Per Million (ppm) Range Photoionization Sensor
piD-TECH® eVx™ Photoionization Sensors

piD-TECH® eVx™ 200 Parts Per Million (ppm) Range Photoionization Sensor
piD-TECH® eVx™ Photoionization Sensors

piD-TECH® eVx™ 20 Parts Per Million (ppm) Range Photoionization Sensor
Description N/A As one of the most widely used gas detection techniques, the Photoionization Detector (PID), is commonly applied in both portable and fixed instruments for detection of a wide variety of organic compounds and some inorganic gases in ambient air.

MOCON®'s patented, award-winning piD-TECH® eVx™ plug-in photoionization sensor line has been MOCON®'s core PID sensor for many year. The eVx™ is a tested and trusted solution for OEM manufacturers looking to include VOC detection capabilities in their handheld, mobile, or fixed devices.
Brands N/A AMETEK® MOCON® piD-TECH®
Color N/A Green N/A Purple N/A Red N/A Yellow
Range N/A 10000 ppm N/A 2000 ppm N/A 200 ppm N/A 20 ppm
Detection Limit N/A 500 ppb N/A 100 ppb N/A 10 ppb N/A 1.5 ppb
T90 Response N/A <2 seconds N/A <2 seconds N/A <2 seconds N/A <4 seconds
Temperature Range N/A -20 to 60 ºC-4 to 140 ºF
Non-Condensing Operating Relative Humidity Range N/A 0 to 90 %
Humidity Response at 90 Percent (%) Relative Humidity N/A <1 %
Humidity Quenching Effect at 90 Percent (%) Relative Humidity N/A <15 %
Supply Voltage N/A 3.2 V to 5.5 V (input voltage regulator included)
Current N/A 24 to 38 mA
Power Consumption N/A 80 mW to 200 mW (dependent upon supply voltage)
Output Signal N/A 0.045 to 2.5 V
Weight N/A <8 g
Dimensions N/A 20.4 mm Dia. x 17.6 mm H (Pins 4.78 mm H)
Serviceable Parts N/A Lamp, detector cell, filters, cap, spacer
Lamp Life N/A 10,000 hour
Onboard Filters N/A Prevents sensor contamination from liquids and particles
Warranty Period N/A 2 years, not including consumables
USA N/A UL 913, 8th Edition. Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Europe N/A ATEX directives: EN 60079-0:2018, EN 60079-11:2012; II 1 G Ex ia IIC Ga, -20 oC - 60 oC ATEX certificates: DEMKO 13 ATEX 1304446U Rev. 8; C E 0539
Other N/A IECEx Standards: 60079-0 Ed. 7; 60079-11 Ed. 6; IECEx UL 13.0050U Issue: 8; CAN/CSA C22.2 No.157-92
Patents N/A US Pat 6,646,444 Japan Pat 3,793,757
Applications N/A Environmental Monitoring
  • AMC in Cleanrooms
  • Air Quality Monitoring
  • Fugitive Emission Monitoring
Toxic Gas Monitoring
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Leak Detection
  • OEM PID Sensors
Features and Benefits N/A
  • The piD-TECH® family of PID sensors are the most widely used PID sensors in the industry.
  • Integral shielding
  • Lamp re-ignition circuit for fast, repeatable start-up
  • long lamp life: Typically 10,000 hours
  • Internal input voltage regulation for greater signal stability
  • Internal filtration for protection from particulates and humidity
  • Easily cleaned and field serviced
The eVx™ sensor is an affordable sensor that is easy to integrate and intrinsically safe. These sensors are proven solutions that are ideal for industrial safety applications.
Additional Features N/A OEM Photoionization Sensors
  • Industry standard sensor for safety applications
  • Intrinsically safe: UL, CAN/CSA, ATEX, IECEx certified. Drop in with no external protection circuitry required
  • Easily cleaned and field serviced, no tool required
  • Affordable sensor technology for safety, compliance, and air quality monitoring.
Accessories N/A Spare Part Number - 042-930
Description - Cap with Key

Spare Part Number - 042-929
Description - Spacer

Spare Part Number - 043-371
Description - 1 µm, Teflon, Top Filter, Large

Spare Part Number - 037-591
Description - 10 µm, Cloth, Bottom Filter

Spare Part Number - 043-273
Description - Detector Ionization Cell Assembly

Spare Part Number - 043-257
Description - piD-TECH® 10.6eV Lamp Assembly

Spare Part Number - 044-657
Description - piD-TECH® 10.6eV Lamp Assembly individually packaged

Spare Part Number - 043-627
Description - piD-TECH® 10.6eV Lamp Assembly
For Green 10,000 ppm Sensor

Spare Part Number - 043-628
Description - piD-TECH® 10.6eV Lamp Assembly
For Blue 2 ppm Sensor

Spare Part Number - 043-271
Description - piD-TECH® Maintenance Kit
-2 ea Polishing Disc
-2 ea Teflon Cloth Filter
-2 ea Teflon Filter
-1 ea Padded Swab

Spare Part Number - 044-515
Description - piD-TECH® Sensor Rebuild Kit (5% DISCOUNT)
-2 ea piD-TECH® 10.6eV Lamp Assembly
-1 ea Detector Ionization Cell Assembly
-1 ea 1 µm, Teflon, Top Filter, Large
-1 ea 10 µm, Cloth, Bottom Filter
Additional Information N/A The eVx™ sensor is an affordable sensor that is easy to integrate and intrinsically safe. These sensors are proven solutions that are ideal for the industrial safety applications.

The piD-TECH® eVx™ comes in four ranges depending upon application requirements:
  • piD-TECH® eVx™ -10.6 eV Green 0-10,000 ppm
  • piD-TECH® eVx™ -10.6 eV Purple 0-2,000 ppm
  • piD-TECH® eVx™ -10.6 eV Red 0-200 ppm
  • piD-TECH® eVx™ -10.6 eV Yellow 0-20 ppm
Our dedicated sensor engineers will assist you in integrating our intrinsically safe photoionization sensor into your products, reducing the time and cost associated with product development.