an equipment or environment health monitor having a micro gas apparatus incorporating a phased heater array , concentrator , separator and detector for achieving the sensitivity needed for detection of extremely small amounts of fluids . the apparatus is capable of detecting trace gases , and may be utilized to detect “ fault ” gas of operating equipment so as to determine , for example , the prospects of imminent failure of the equipment . also , the micro gas apparatus is capable of detecting miniscule amounts of pollutants in ambient environment of a conditioned or tested space . the output of the apparatus may go to a microcontroller and / or processor for prompt analysis . the output from the microcontroller or processor may go to either a transmitter / receiver for wireless communication or a modem for utility line , cable or optical communication with a station for data and results observation and review .