SPM Flex by Honeywell Analytics - Single Point Chemcassette Tape-Based Gas Detector
SPM Flex by Honeywell Analytics - Single Point Chemcassette Tape-Based Gas Detector
The Honeywell SPM Flex is a portable, tape-based gas detector designed for emergency response and toxic gas monitoring using ChemCassette® technology, enabling detection of hydrides, mineral acids, oxidizers, amines, phosgene, diisocyanates, hydrazines, hydrogen cyanide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and hydrogen peroxide. Simply swap the ChemCassette and select the target gas from the LCD menu to switch between chemicals, with the unit operational within two minutes. It features a sample range of up to 100 feet, datalogging up to three months plus a one-year event history, and Ethernet connectivity with Modbus TCP/IP for remote web-browser monitoring. Note: this unit is configured for use at elevations from sea level to 1,500 feet, flow faults may occur at higher elevations. ChemCassettes are not included and must be purchased separately.
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What is the Honeywell SPM Flex used for?
The SPM Flex is a portable, tape-based toxic gas detector used for emergency response and toxic gas monitoring when electrochemical sensors are not sensitive enough or not selective enough. It uses Chemcassette® tape so you can detect specific families of chemicals by swapping the cassette and selecting the gas on the menu. It's a practical tool when the friction is "we need ppb-level confidence, not a vague oxidizer alarm."
How does Chemcassette® tape detection work?
The instrument pulls air across a reactive tape that changes in response to a target chemical, then the detector optically reads the reaction and alarms. The key operational point is that your "sensor" is the cassette/tape chemistry, not a fixed electrochemical cell. If you change the Chemcassette to a different target, you change what the instrument can detect.
What's the fastest way to choose the right Chemcassette for my job?
Start with the hazard and the decision you need to make. Identify the target gas family (hydrides, mineral acids, oxidizers, amines, etc.), then confirm the exact cassette match and reporting needs. The SPM Flex is only as accurate as the cassette selection. If you're unsure, don't guess—confirm cassette availability and compatibility before you mobilize.
When should I use SPM Flex instead of a standard 4-gas monitor?
Use a 4-gas monitor for worker protection hazards like O2/LEL/CO/H2S. Use SPM Flex when you need ultra-sensitive detection of specific toxics that fall outside standard 4-gas coverage or require lower detection levels. It's a different category: targeted toxic detection rather than broad confined-space screening.
SPM Flex vs an electrochemical single-gas detector — what's the difference?
Electrochemical detectors are common for many toxics, but they can have cross-sensitivities and may not reach the sensitivity needed for certain compounds. SPM Flex relies on cassette chemistry, so the "sensor" is purpose-matched to a target gas family. Choose SPM Flex when selectivity and sensitivity are the primary constraints.
SPM Flex vs Dräger tubes — which is better for my use case?
Tubes are manual, snapshot measurements and require consistent technique to be comparable. SPM Flex provides continuous monitoring with alarms, which is valuable when conditions change quickly or when you need unattended monitoring. If you need continuous warning and a record of conditions, continuous monitoring is usually the better workflow.
What do I need to know about changing target gases on the SPM Flex?
Changing target gases is a cassette change plus a configuration change on the device. The key risk is mismatch—running the wrong cassette for the hazard. Standardize cassettes per site, label them clearly, and document which cassette was installed during each monitoring period.
What should I confirm before deploying SPM Flex on a response scene?
Confirm your target chemical(s), the correct cassette for each, your monitoring location(s), and your alarm/response plan. Tape-based monitoring is powerful, but it doesn't replace a hazard assessment. Decide upfront what a positive detection means operationally (evacuate, ventilate, isolate, PPE escalation) and who has authority to act.
What's included in an SPM Flex rental?
The product record does not list a standard kit contents field for this item. In practical terms, you need the SPM Flex unit plus the correct Chemcassette(s) for your target gas. Confirm exactly which cassette is included and how many are needed for your run time and scope.
Why are my results inconsistent between locations?
Placement and airflow are common causes. Reactive gas plumes can be highly localized, especially near release points or ventilation exhausts. Use consistent placement and document the environment (doors, fans, process state). If you're comparing areas, keep monitoring time and placement consistent.
Exposure Hazards This Equipment Detects
Ammonia (NH₃)
CAS:
7664-41-7
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
50 ppm (35 mg/m³)
REL TWA
25 ppm (18 mg/m³)
TLV TWA
25 ppm (17 mg/m³)
Chlorine Gas (Cl₂)
CAS:
7782-50-5
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Updated on October 02, 2026
PEL TWA
1 ppm (3 mg/m³) [Construction and Maritime Industries only]
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
0.1 ppm (0.29 mg/m³)
Ozone (O₃)
CAS:
10028-15-6
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m³)
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
Heavy work: 0.05 ppm (0.10 mg/m³); Moderate work: 0.08 ppm (0.16 mg/m³); Light work: 0.10 ppm (0.20 mg/m³) [1995]
Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
CAS:
7446-09-5
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
5 ppm (13 mg/m³)
REL TWA
2 ppm (5 mg/m³)
TLV TWA
N/A
Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)
CAS:
7722-84-1
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
1 ppm (1.4 mg/m³)
REL TWA
1 ppm (1.4 mg/m³)
TLV TWA
1 ppm [1990]
Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)
CAS:
74-90-8
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
10 ppm (11 mg/m³) [skin]
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
N/A
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)
CAS:
10102-44-0
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
N/A
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
0.2 ppm (0.38 mg/m³)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
CAS:
7783-06-4
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
N/A
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
1 ppm [2009]
Phosgene (COCl₂)
CAS:
75-44-5
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Updated on October 02, 2026
PEL TWA
0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³)
REL TWA
0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³)
TLV TWA
N/A
Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
CAS:
7647-01-0
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Updated on May 21, 2026
PEL TWA
N/A
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
N/A
Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂)
CAS:
10049-04-4
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/m³)
REL TWA
0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/m³)
TLV TWA
0.1 ppm (0.28 mg/m³)
Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)
CAS:
7664-39-3
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Updated on October 08, 2026
PEL TWA
3 ppm
REL TWA
3 ppm (2.5 mg/m³)
TLV TWA
0.5 ppm
Features & Capabilities
| Datalogging: | ✓ Yes |
| Monitoring Scope: | Area Monitoring |
Equipment Specifications
| Detection Method / Sensor Type: | Chemcassette tape-based colorimetric gas detection |
| Target Gas/Analyte: | Hydrides, mineral acids, oxidizers, amines, phosgene, diisocyanates, hydrazines, hydrogen cyanide, sulphur dioxide, ozone, hydrogen peroxide |
| Measurement Range: | NH3: 0.01 to 150 ppm. SO2: 10 to 2500 ppb. O3: 20 to 1000 ppb. H2O2: 0.1 to 3 ppm. Ranges for other gases depend on the Chemcassette fitted |
| Response Time: | T50 at twice TLV. NH3: 5 s. SO2: 12 s. O3: 55 s. H2O2: 27 s |
| Alarm Features: | LEDs for alarm, normal condition, and fault, plus audible alarms |
| Sample Range / Line Length: | Portable or field-mountable; sample line range up to 100 feet |
| Connectivity: | Relay outputs (Alarm 1, Alarm 2, fault); 4-20 mA; Ethernet with Modbus TCP/IP and web server; USB for memory stick configuration and data transfer |
| Display: | Color LCD with large four-button interface |
| Operating Temperature Range: | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) for most gases |
| Altitude Limit: | -1,000 to 3,000 ft above sea level (standard); 3,000 to 6,000 ft requires adjustment by Honeywell Analytics |
| Protection Class: | IP65 |
| Data Storage Capacity: | Up to three months of datalogging plus one-year event history |
| Battery Run Time: | 6+ hours under typical conditions (Li-ion battery back-up); line powered 90 to 260 VAC |
Interchangeable Module Specifications
Key specifications are determined by which of the 7 modules below is fitted. Select one when configuring your rental. Expand any module to view its specifications.
Mineral acids — hydrogen fluoride (HF), hydrogen chloride (HCl), hydrogen bromide (HBr), boron trifluoride (BF3), nitric acid (HNO3) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
Chemcassette colorimetric tape
Range
HF: 0.02 to 20 ppm. HCl: 0.02 to 20 ppm. HBr: 0.02 to 10 ppm. BF3: 0.05 to 10 ppm. HNO3: 0.02 to 20 ppm. H2SO4: 5 to 750 ppb
Resolution
Lowest alarm level — HF 0.03 ppm, HCl 0.03 ppm, HBr 0.03 ppm, BF3 0.1 ppm, HNO3 0.05 ppm, H2SO4 10 ppb
Response
T50 at twice TLV — HF 7 s, HCl 5 s, HBr 5 s, BF3 5 s, HNO3 15 s, H2SO4 2,000 s
Shelf Life
14-day format (P/N 1265-4001) and 90-day format (P/N 1265-3001); 90 allowable days after first use; 1 cassette per box
Diisocyanates — toluene diisocyanate (TDI), methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI) and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)
Chemcassette colorimetric tape
Range
TDI: 0.5 to 200 ppb. MDI: 0.5 to 200 ppb. HDI: 0.5 to 150 ppb
Resolution
Lowest alarm level 0.6 ppb for all three analytes
Response
T50 at twice TLV — TDI 10 s, MDI 10 s, HDI 30 s
Shelf Life
14-day format (P/N 1265-4006) and 30-day format (P/N 1265-3006); 30 allowable days after first use; 1 cassette per box
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
Chemcassette colorimetric tape
Range
0.2 to 30 ppm
Resolution
Lowest alarm level 0.5 ppm
Response
T50 approximately 15 seconds at twice TLV
Shelf Life
14-day format (P/N 1265-4009) only — no 30-day or 90-day version; 15 allowable days after first use; 1 cassette per box
Hydrides — arsine (AsH3), phosphine (PH3), diborane (B2H6), silane (SiH4), germane (GeH4), hydrogen selenide (H2Se) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S)
Chemcassette colorimetric tape
Range
Arsine: 0.5 to 500 ppb. Phosphine: 3 to 3,000 ppb. Diborane: 5 to 1,000 ppb. Silane: 0.03 to 50 ppm. Germane: 50 to 2,000 ppb. Hydrogen selenide: 2 to 500 ppb. Hydrogen sulphide: 0.001 to 9.999 ppm
Resolution
Lowest alarm level — arsine 1 ppb, phosphine 5 ppb, diborane 10 ppb, silane 0.05 ppm, germane 100 ppb, hydrogen selenide 5 ppb, hydrogen sulphide 0.005 ppm
Response
T50 at twice TLV — phosphine 6 s, hydrogen sulphide 7 s, silane 13 s, diborane and hydrogen selenide 14 s, arsine 55 s, germane 245 s
Shelf Life
14-day format (P/N 1265-4000) and 90-day format (P/N 1265-3000); 90 allowable days after first use; 1 cassette per box
Chlorine (Cl2)
Chemcassette colorimetric tape
Range
0.005 to 5 ppm
Response
T50 approximately 7 seconds at twice TLV
Operating Temp
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Phosgene (COCl2), ethyl chloroformate (ECF) and methyl chloroformate (MCF)
Chemcassette colorimetric tape
Range
Phosgene: 2 to 2,000 ppb. Ethyl chloroformate: 0.02 to 30 ppm. Methyl chloroformate: 0.03 to 30 ppm
Response
T50 — ECF 6 s at 2 ppm, MCF 10 s at 0.4 ppm, phosgene 15 s at twice TLV
Operating Temp
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Oxidizers — chlorine (Cl2), fluorine (F2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and chlorine dioxide (ClO2)
Chemcassette colorimetric tape
Range
Chlorine: 0.01 to 5 ppm. Fluorine: 0.01 to 10 ppm. Nitrogen dioxide: 0.03 to 10 ppm. Chlorine dioxide: 20 to 1,000 ppb
Response
T50 at twice TLV — fluorine 5 s, chlorine 9 s, chlorine dioxide 36 s, nitrogen dioxide 56 s
Operating Temp
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Kit Contents
Manufacturer Resources
Documents
User manuals, safety guides, and technical documentation from the manufacturer:
- SPFM-P1US Specs PDF
- SPFM-P1US Brochure PDF
- SPFM-P1US Manual PDF
- SPFM-P1US Quick Start Guide PDF
- SPFM-P1US What's in the box PDF
- Chemcassette Options PDF
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