New Gas Detection System Minimizes Maintenance While Maximizing Protection

Clearwater, FL, July 16, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The newest addition to the SensAlert line of fixed gas monitors — SensAlert Plus is the unique modularly expandable point gas detector that delivers the most desirable high-end features and diagnostics while minimizing the cost of ownership and maximizing current and future flexibility.

• Shop Calibrate / Hot-swap in Classified Areas
Maintenance and troubleshooting are effectively reduced with the I.S. Sensor Head

• Time-stamped Calibration and Event Data Retrieval
Calibration Data, Remaining Sensor Life, ToD™ review, and other data is time stamped

• Optional, Integral Test-on-Demand ™ Gas Generator
Optional ToD™ cell can be manually or automatically activated to prove sensor response

• Predictive Sensor End-of-life
Displays percent sensor life remaining based on sensor specific variables

• Fully assignable and configurable relays
Transmitter faults, warnings and alarms can be assigned to any relay

• FM and ATEX Certified for Hazardous Environments
Approved for Zones 0, 1 and 2; Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and 2 and all gas groups. Can be installed intrinsically safe with a Sensidyne furnished barrier

• FM Performance Certified Intelligent Gas Sensors
A wide range of gas sensors with application parameters stored in non-volatile memory

Transmitter
The FM and ATEX hazardous area approved SensAlert Plus transmitter has dual in-line conduit entries with an engineered polymer sensor head. A large backlit LCD display and non-intrusive user interface enable fast configuration, maintenance and complete sensor data retrieval. Configurable relays, analog or digital outputs, diagnostics and Test-on-demand™ deliver the highest reliability and function available from any point gas detector.

Sensor
The SensAlert Plus sensor head is certified intrinsically safe (all versions) and can be mounted on the transmitter or remotely up to 100 feet (30m). Sensors are available for monitoring toxics, Oxygen and combustible (Infrared and Catalytic) gases in many ranges. The sensor has active continuous temperature compensation and nonvolatile memory for transportable calibration and application data including gas name or type, span, alarm values and exposure history. All SensAlert Plus sensors are recognized by the transmitter which automatically configures to the sensor onboard data, while retaining previous custom settings.

Easiest to Install
• I.S. Sensor can be remote mounted 100 feet (30m)
• Wide range of available sensor accessories
• Optional on-board relays for local annunciation
• Fully assignable warnings, faults and alarms
• Approvals for most area classifications
• 2 and 3-wire 4-20 mA with optional HART or Modbus
• Intrinsically Safe installation up to 1040 feet (317 m)

Easiest to Use
• Large backlit LCD alphanumeric display
• Automatic sensor recognition and set-up
• Non-intrusive menu-driven configuration
• 7 configurable fault/warning conditions
• Historical sensor and ToD™ data retrieval
• Real time clock with time-stamped data

Easiest to Maintain
• Shop Calibrate and swap sensor under power
• Predictive sensor end of life (Percent remaining life)
• Intelligent sensors are shipped pre-calibrated
• Optional factory calibration program
• Optional Test-on-demand™ gas generator
• One transmitter for all gas sensor types

Typical Applications:
Hydrocarbon: Refining, Alkylation, Gas Processing, Pipelines, Terminals and Tank Farms
Metals: Iron, Steel, Metal-working, Specialty Metals, Aluminum and Copper Smelting and Precious metals
Municipal: Potable water and Waste Treatment
Chemicals: Pharmaceutical, Industrial Gases, Research Labs, Solvents, Specialty Intermediates, Fertilizer and Petrochemicals, Flavoring and Fragrances
Food & Beverage: Blast Freezing, Cold Storage, Refrigeration, Produce Storage, Edible Oils, Bottling Operations and Fermentation
Power: Coal tunnels, Hoppers, Bunkers, Shelters, Battery Rooms, Hydrogen Systems, Gas Trains and Gas Turbines
Transportation: Bus garages, Parking, Tunnels and Airports

These features have not previously been available in one gas monitor - SensAlert Plus combines them all. These features save technician's time in the field and money previously wasted on preventative maintenance. SensAlert Plus lets you know when it is time to perform PM.

For more information on how SensAlert Plus can save your plant money and time, contact Sensidyne.

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