Consulting
We advise you on the realisation of your ideas in a finished device.
Development and production of assemblies
In addition to complete device developments, we also develop subcomponents for devices and systems as a partner in national and international joint projects. You can find some of our previous partners under References.
Contract based device development
We are strong in the field of custom device development. We have an experienced team of hardware and software engineers as well as design and application engineers. You can find out more about our previous developments here.
Previous development projects
We have some experience in device development. Here you will find some of the partners we have developed for.
Development skills
Thanks to the experience of many successful development projects with electronic hardware, software and mechanical design, our experienced team of developers is able to realise a wide range of customer projects. Just ask us!
In addition to complete device developments, we also develop subcomponents for devices and systems as a partner in national and international joint projects. You can find some of our previous partners under previous development projects.
- Customised development of sensors, analysis devices and analysis techniques
- Prototype and series production of laboratory and handheld measuring devices for environmental monitoring and analysis
- Circuit development of safety-relevant embedded systems
- Hardware and software development of microcontroller-controlled devices and assemblies for industrial use.
- Design, construction and testing of devices and assemblies with increased requirements for robustness, reliability and resistance to environmental influences.
- Design and construction for safety-relevant applications, e.g. in explosion-protected areas.
- Preparation and measurements for the functional approval of sensors and devices for use in hazardous areas.
- EMC-compliant design and development, also for increased requirements, particularly in terms of interference immunity.
- Carrying out approvals and certifications and providing the necessary documentation.
ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH is your partner for contract development and manufacturing.
ACI has extensive experience in the following areas:
- Hardware and software development for microcontrollers and PC applications for laboratory and field measurement technology
- Development of device solutions for general metrological problems
- Development and production of measuring devices for use in explosion-protected areas
Here you can get an overview of our developments to date.
| 2024 |  |
Development of the Stationary Photoionization Detector SPID3Development of the Stationary Photoionization Detector SPID3 as successor of the SPID2 which provides the outstanding features of the PIM CPN in a stationary explosion-proof device.
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| 2023 | |
Development of the Smart Photoionization Detector Module PIDS3Development of the Smart Photoionisation Detector Module PIDS3 as an OEM assembly to make the outstanding properties of the PIM CPN easily available for other assemblies or measuring systems.
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| 2022 | |
Extended measuring range of the PIM CPNExtension of the measuring range of the photoionisation detector module PIM CPN.
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| 2020 | |
Development of the Photoionization Detector Module PIM CPNThe PIM CPN photoionization detector module is an OEM module for detecting volatile organic compounds with an ionisation potential of 10.6 eV in the standard version.
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| 2017 | |
Development of a sensor to detect very low concentrationsCustomer-specific development of a sensor for the detection of very low concentrations based on the Stationary Photoionization Detector SPID2 |
| 2014-2015 | |
Development of the Stationary Photoionization Detector SPID2with extended measuring range and simplified service options
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| 2014-2015 | |
Development of the Photoionization Detector Module PIM XCAOEM PID Sensor |
| 2012-2013 | |
Development of the Portable PID as a successor product to the AuerPPM developed by us and distributed by MSA. |
| 2012 | |
Development of a 5-channel handheld measuring device (a thermocatalytic sensor, 3 exchangeable electrochemical cells and a PID) with built-in mobile phone transmitter and GPS, together with our partner in Singapore. |
| 2011 | |
Development of the DCM including the entire concept for using the DCM as a basis for a wide range of measuring devices. (e.g. for the later Portable PID) |
| 2011 | |
Development of the Laboratory PID |
| 2010 | |
Development of the PIDS Smart PID module as an OEM assembly to make the outstanding properties of the PID easily available for other assemblies or measuring systems. |
| 2009-2010 | |
Development of the ACI EDL. |
| 2009-2010 | |
Development of the Stationary Photoionization Detector SPID - also sold under a different name in Asia |
| 2008 | |
Further product development of the EDL (new generator) |
| 2008-2009 | |
Development of the CLP as a portable photoionization detector with extended measuring range (5000ppm) - Russian certification pending. Distribution in Russia as Kolion 11. |
| 2007-2008 | |
Development of the control electronics and the computer module for the humidity sensor of the Baikal RG humidity measuring device. Start of production at ACI GmbH in 2009. |
| 2007-2008 | |
Development of the CMG as a 5-channel device with thermocatalytic sensors, 3 interchangeable electrochemical cells and a photoionization detector. |
| 2006-2007 | |
Development of a computer module for processing cryptographic tasks for Thales Rail Signalling Solutions GmbH. Production at ACI GmbH since 2007. |
| 2006-2007 | |
Development of the CSG as a dual-channel gas detector (combustible gases and selectable electrochemical cells) with our Russian partner Chromdet - Russian certification completed. Distribution in Russia as DEGA. |
| 2005 | |
Further product development for High Power EDL (ignition, lamp) |
| 2004-2006 | |
Hardware and software developments for an Ion Mobility Spectrometer. |
| 2003-2004 | |
Hardware and software development of the ORIONPlus multi-channel measuring device with various gas sensors (combustible, electrochemical and infrared) and NDIR infrared sensors (dual beam) as well as pre-series production. Production took place at MSA Auer GmbH. |
| 2000-2001 | |
Development and series production of the TITAN measuring device for flammable gases (methane, propane, butane, hydrogen). Production has been running at ACI GmbH since 2001. |
| 2000-2001 | |
The VCD test device for vacuum interrupters was developed for SIEMENS AG. |
| 1999-2000 | |
In-house development and production of the photoionization measuring device (PPM) since 2000, distributed as AuerPPM by MSA Auer GmbH. |
| 1996-1997 | |
An automatic test tube pump Toximeter II was developed. It is manufactured by MSA Auer GmbH. |
| 1998-1999 | |
Based on the development of the TOXMETER PIDEx, the photoionization measuring device Toxmeter PID (BZS) was developed for MSA Auer GmbH for the Federal Central Office for Civil defense to equip the ABC vehicles and manufactured at ACI. |
| 1996-1998 | |
The explosion-proof version of the photoionization measuring device TOXMETER PID Ex (temperature class T6) was developed, with contract manufacturing being carried out by ACI GmbH since 1998. |
| 1992-1996 | |
The optical excitation module EDL 964 (electrodeless UV discharge lamp with RF generator) was developed as part of a contract development. Production is secured through transnational cooperation with the Russian company Chromdet (Moscow). The EDL has been manufactured by ACI GmbH since 1996. |
Service & Maintenance
We service and repair PPID, SPID2 and our other devices.