Honeywell has introduced MicroRAE portable gas detector in the Middle East, which is industry’s first wireless four-gas monitor that operates with all major wireless communications protocols, including Bluetooth, Mesh, GPS and Wi-Fi
The MicroRAE can also be paired with an intrinsically safe smart phone (available from Honeywell) to transmit gas readings for non-wireless users over a cellular network.
The MicroRAE simultaneously monitors hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen (O2) and combustible gases (LEL) in its standard four-gas configuration. It also has a sensor configuration available for hydrogen cyanide (HCN) as well. This makes the unit suitable for a wide range of applications including oil and gas, wastewater treatment, manufacturing, utilities and telecommunications, firefighting, construction, petrochemical/chemical industries, as well as confined spaces and various industries with toxic and flammable gas hazards.
Vincent Tessier, sales director for Honeywell in Middle East and Africa, said, “Extending wireless gas monitoring capabilities to include the broadest range of communications platforms in a single device will enable companies with wireless and non-wireless infrastructures, in a variety of industries, across the Middle East to reap the benefits of real-time monitoring and remote safety management.”
For those that already have a Wi-Fi or mesh network, MicroRAE will extend their capabilities by ensuring continuous wireless coverage; for example, when a worker goes beyond the network range or otherwise can’t connect to the network, the worker’s smart phone will continue sending gas monitoring data, location and ‘Man Down’ status to the real-time monitoring software.
Real-time, wireless gas monitoring allows remote stakeholders to view critical information within seconds, from anywhere. This enables them to respond quickly and decisively to mitigate or prevent safety incidents and process malfunctions.
The unit includes other features namely —
• Asset and location tracking – Integrated GPS capability ensures that companies can determine the precise location of the worker carrying the detector.
• Agnostic communications platform – The unit can switch back and forth from Bluetooth to WiFi or mesh wireless communications as needed, and is compatible with Honeywell’s ConneXt Plus, Pro or Loneworker systems.
• Over-the-air software upgrades – Data or software update packages for firmware can be managed quickly and easily through wireless transmission.
• Small footprint and ergonomic advantages – the unit is as lightweight and as small as previous non-wireless, Honeywell four-gas portable detectors.
