Non-destructive insulating gas measurement device for double glazed insulating glass units
About Sparklike Handheld™ NOVA
Sparklike Handheld™ NOVA is the new generation non-destructive gas measurement device for double-glazed insulating glass units. The technology is based on plasma emission spectroscopy. A high-voltage spark is generated in the IG unit’s cavity, and its characteristics are analyzed to determine the current gas concentration. The device is portable, battery-operated, and quick to use, with a measurement time of about 2 seconds, making it a practical favorite choice for quality teams. NOVA replaces Sparklike Handheld 3.0; it offers improved design and expanded hardware and software capabilities while maintaining the proven spark emission spectroscopy (SES) measurement principle. The user can simply place the equipment against the unit, trigger the measurement button, and receive an instant, high-accuracy result. Sparklike Handheld™ has become the industry standard for non-destructive measurement – and is used by insulating glass manufacturers, window and door manufacturers, and testing laboratories worldwide.
Features
Measure Argon and Krypton: Designed for accurate non-destructive measurement in double-glazed insulating glass units, allowing clear pass/fail user decisions on production floors. Krypton available as an option
Single and Multi-Point Measurement: Perform single measurements or calculate an average gas fill rate from multiple points on the same unit
Non-Invasive Measurement With Fast Results: Plasma emission spectroscopy technology. Results in about 2 seconds
Wireless Data Transfer: Seamless transfer of measurement data
Code Scanner: Integrated barcode and QR code reader, allowing full traceability of every unit by linking measurement to the IG unit
Upgrade and Localization-Ready: Software updates are supported to ensure long-term usability. Architecture enables future language adaptations.
Portable Device With Improved Durability: Battery-operated and built for daily production use
Key Technical Capabilities
Measurement Time: About 2 seconds Min/Max Glass Thickness: 2-8mm (up to 12mm) Min/Max Cavity Thickness: 6-14 (up to 20mm) Measurement Range: 50-100% Overall Dimensions: 310 x 100 x 270 (L x W x H, in mm) Device Weight: 1.7 kg Case Weight: 1.5 Kg Battery Charger: 45W USB-C (15V, 2.5A) Connectivity: 2.4 GHz, compatible with standardized wireless protocols
GED IG Experts will provide Sparklike Handheld™ calibration and repair services to new and existing Sparklike customers across North America from its headquarters in Ohio as part of being certified as a Sparklike Service Center Partner. Read more about Sparklike Services.
The handheld device is not designed to work with laminated glass. Laminates aren’t all built using the same glass types/substrates and aren’t all the same thickness. Because of that variability, it’s possible it would work with a few as an exception, but it generally will not work with most.
If you have same coating in both glasses, then the spark will not go through the unit. In any case, if you have Handhelds, you can simply try to see if the spark goes through the unit. If the spark goes though, everything should be fine, and if the spark spreads to the surface, then it doesn’t work.
The Sparklike YouTube channel contains many helpful how-to videos for all Sparklike IGU measuring devices. Here are the links to simple Handheld instructional videos:rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/S71WkiROBAUu0022u003ehttps://youtu.be/S71WkiROBAUu003c/au003e u003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/fA2CODzr9xQu0022u003ehttps://youtu.be/fA2CODzr9xQu003c/au003e
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The Laser Portable 2.0 uses a different technology than the Handheld.rnrnThe Handheld uses Spark Emission Spectroscopy (SES) to determine the gas levels. The instrument looks at the intensity and the color of the spark to make its measurements. Background lighting can be detrimental to the operation of the Handheld. Different algorithms are used for argon and krypton measurements. The ability to measure krypton is an option and is not normally included with most Handhelds.rnrnThe Laser Portable 2.0 uses Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) to determine the gas content. By measuring the amount of the laser signal that is absorbed by the oxygen within the IG unit, the instrument calculates the gas content. The Laser Portable does not determine the type of gas within the unit. It cannot determine whether the insulating gas is argon, krypton, or a mixture. The Laser Portable also measures the configuration of the unit and supplies the dimensions of the glass, cavity thickness and overall unit thickness.
The tolerance of the Laser Portable is much better than the Handheld. The readings are within +/- 1% to levels as low as 1%. The accuracy does not decrease with lower gas levels as does the Handheld.
Designed & Manufactured in the USA