Heath Consultants · Portable gas detection
Heath HYBRID Service
In leak and odour surveys,
a next-generation field platform.
Detectable Gases
Optical multi-gas measurement. Check each gas range and operating mode in the product specifications.
Overview
From measurement to field decision.
On a single platform.
Heath HYBRID Service, developed for natural gas service and emergency response teams, is an optical-based, self-calibrating multi-gas leak and odour investigation instrument. Combines CH4, CO, CO2, and O2 measurement with leak/odor investigation, emergency response, bar-hole, and pipeline discrimination workflows on a single portable platform.
In Turkey, especially for service and emergency response teams of city gas distribution utilities, OIZ natural gas operation units, infrastructure maintenance crews, and field contractors, it is positioned as a next-generation solution that reduces dependence on centralised calibration, digitises records, and supports faster response to incident reports.
Product features
Features developed for the field.
Automatic or manual field self-calibration via built-in multi-gas cell; reduces dependence on external gas cylinders and central calibration stations.
CH4, CO, CO2, and O2 measurement using optical sensor architecture; long-life sensor design and low cross-sensitivity approach.
Leak/odor investigation, bar-hole, purge, flue, confined-space, and indoor/outdoor application modes.
High-precision dual-frequency GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo support.
Wireless connectivity, removable 16 GB microSD, and automatic cloud record transfer.
Sunlight and low-light readable touchscreen; physical keypad support suited to field operation with gloves.
Modern power architecture simplifying field logistics with USB-C charging and swappable battery pack.
Heath HYBRID Service
Optical detection, field calibration
and digital logging combined.
A field platform spanning from leak and odour investigation to instrument record tracking.
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The legacy approach in gas detection revolves around withdrawing the instrument from the field, transporting it to a calibration station, and returning it to service. HYBRID Service was developed to eliminate this bottleneck. Redefines the daily workflow of service crews by combining built-in field self-calibration, optical multi-gas detection, and cloud connectivity into a single portable instrument.
Combining CH4, CO, CO2, and O2 measurement into a single platform, HYBRID Service provides natural gas utility crews with a much broader scope of duties using a single instrument across field modes such as leak and odor investigation, bar-hole, purge, flue, and confined-space. The Natural Gas Discrimination approach, which helps differentiate pipeline natural gas from other methane sources, aims to reduce unnecessary field interventions.
Its most distinct advantage is not merely measuring, but verifying its own performance in the field. With its internal calibration cell, it reduces the need for external test gas cylinders and docking stations; it enhances fleet traceability by transferring calibration records to the cloud via the Heath mobile application. This is not merely a new detector; it is a next-generation field platform engineered to transform the operational routine of gas distribution teams.
Technical overview
Technical specifications.
| Detected Gases | CH4, CO, CO2, O2 |
|---|---|
| Detection Technology | Optical multi-gas detection |
| Self-Calibration | Internal; automatic or manual |
| CH4 Measurement Ranges | 1–1,000 ppm; 1–100 %LEL; 5–100 %vol |
| CO | 1–2,000 ppm |
| CO2 | 0,1–30 % |
| O2 | 0,1–25 % |
| Response Time | T10 <3 s; T50 <4 s; T90 <6 s (gooseneck probe) |
| Operating Time | Approximately 2.5 hours at 0 °C; dependent on operating conditions |
| Pump Flow Rate | Sampling/purge ≈1.0 L/min; bar-hole ≈0.5 L/min |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 |
| Hazardous Area | Class I, Zone 1 AEx ib IIA T3 Gb / Ex ib IIA T3 Gb |
Current configuration and certification should be verified alongside manufacturer documentation.
Brochure and manufacturer resources
Product Documents
Model selection
The HYBRID suited to your operational task.
| Model | Primary Applications Defined by Heath | Typical Application in Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID Service | Leak and Odor Investigation, Emergency Response, Bar holing, Pipeline Discrimination | City gas distribution service crews, odour/leak call-outs, emergency response, customer service premises, OIZ natural gas maintenance and operations teams. |
| HYBRID CGI | Construction, Bar holing, Pinpointing, Pipeline Discrimination, Purging | New pipeline construction, leak pinpointing, pipeline discrimination, purging, and infrastructure commissioning works. |
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Connected operations
From field to control centre.
A traceable workflow.
The distinction of the HYBRID platform lies not merely in gas detection, but in converting measurements into an auditable workflow. Under appropriate connectivity and portal setup, calibration logs, instrument activities, and field data synchronise via the Heath Web Portal for tracking by crews and managers.
The internal calibration feature reduces the need for crews to return to a central depot solely for calibration.
Service teams deploy to the field more quickly, and instrument availability is improved.Leak and odor investigation, emergency response, bar-hole, and pipeline discrimination duties are performed on the same platform.
Aims to pinpoint the source of reports and accelerate field decision-making.Calibration records, instrument operations, and field data can be synchronised with the Heath Web Portal under appropriate connectivity.
Record integrity and audit readiness are simplified.The connected workflow delivers wider operational visibility into instrument performance, field teams, and calibration status.
Central monitoring is enhanced across distribution utilities operating large fleets of field instruments.Application areas
From natural gas service crews
to industrial facilities.
HYBRID Service's manufacturer-specified applications— leak and odor investigation, emergency response, bar holing, and pipeline discrimination— align directly with the service workflows of natural gas distribution and infrastructure utilities in Turkey. Consequently, the instrument is positioned as a robust next-generation solution, particularly for municipal gas distribution utility service/emergency crews, OIZ natural gas operating departments, plant maintenance teams, and field contractors.
Field investigation of odour and leak reports, bar-hole testing, discrimination between pipeline gas and other methane sources, and accelerating response decisions.
Inspection of service lines, regulator/meter stations, and on-site distribution points across expansive industrial infrastructures; centralised management of equipment calibration and logging discipline.
Technology
Understanding optical detection accurately.
The correct technical definition for HYBRID Service is an “optical-based multi-gas leak and odour investigation instrument”. Heath specifies the HYBRID sensor architecture as optical based and highlights its resistance to saturation at high gas concentrations as a key advantage. The manufacturer does not classify HYBRID Service as an open-path or standoff TDLAS / laser gas detector like the RMLD-CS.
For this reason, for infrastructure teams seeking a “laser gas detector”, “laser leak detector”, or “laser gas monitoring detector”, the distinction is important: where remote standoff methane screening is required, RMLD/TDLAS class solutions should be evaluated; where pumped probe sampling, leak/odour investigation, emergency response, bar-hole, pipeline discrimination, and self-calibration are needed in a single instrument, HYBRID Service is appropriate.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions answered.
Which gases does Heath HYBRID Service measure?
The instrument is designed for field measurement of CH4, CO, CO2, and O2 gases.
In which field applications is Heath HYBRID Service used?
Heath positions the HYBRID Service model for leak and odor investigation, emergency response, bar holing, and pipeline discrimination applications.
What is the purpose of the built-in self-calibration feature?
To reduce the requirement for field personnel to return to a central station solely for calibration, enhance instrument availability, and support digital tracking of calibration logs.
How are measurements recorded with HYBRID Service?
Gas readings, instrument activities, and—with suitable connectivity/configuration—field and calibration logs can be monitored centrally via the Heath Web Portal.
What should be verified for use in hazardous areas?
The product's current certification, target gas, operating mode, and the hazardous area classification of the site must be verified prior to deployment.
What is the primary difference between HYBRID Service and HYBRID CGI?
HYBRID Service is focused on leak and odor investigations, emergency response, bar holing, and pipeline discrimination. HYBRID CGI is positioned for construction, bar holing, pinpointing, pipeline discrimination, and purging workflows.
What does Heath Web Portal provide?
With appropriate connectivity and setup, it supports centralised tracking of calibration records, instrument activities, and field data, facilitating fleet visibility and audit readiness.
Does self-calibration replace accredited calibration?
No. Internal self-calibration simplifies field operation and on-site performance verification; required statutory, accredited, or internal verification and calibration requirements must be assessed separately.
Is Heath HYBRID Service a laser gas detector?
Heath classifies HYBRID technology as optical based. HYBRID Service is not designated as a standoff TDLAS laser gas detector like RMLD-CS; it is an optical-based multi-gas leak and odour investigation instrument that collects samples using a probe and pump.
Why is HYBRID Service suited to city gas distribution companies and OIZ natural gas operations?
Its workflows for leak and odour investigation, emergency response, bar-hole testing, and differentiating the source of pipeline gas correspond directly with the typical field duties of utility service crews and OIZ gas maintenance operations.
What is the advantage of optical sensor technology at high gas concentrations?
Heath positions HYBRID's optical-based sensor design as an approach that is not prone to saturation at high gas volumes, reducing the need for sensor replacement following exposure to high gas concentrations.
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