Detector for use with short-term gas hazards
March 1st 2006

Aversatile free-standing, transportable gas detector from Crowcon provides reliable protection wherever there are short-term gas hazards.

The Detective Plus features infrared sensor technology, internal pump options, enhanced software and menu functions, as well as increased battery capacity.

It can be used individually or in groups to monitor up to four gases at once. If a dangerous gas level is detected, the device warns with a wailing 104dBA siren and flashing, high intensity led beacons that are visible from all angles.

Used as a stand-alone unit, the Detective Plus can monitor small areas or protect lone workers.

However, for wide-area coverage - such as when tracking the spread of a gas leak or protecting a group of workers - several units can be linked to create a perimeter protection system in minutes.

Any unit detecting a dangerous gas level causes all the other units in the chain to go into alarm, warning all workers in the area of the danger. The detecting unit flashes its warning lights faster than others in the network, allowing personnel to identify the safest exit route, even in a noisy environment.

The device's distinctive design incorporates a sturdy tripod which keeps the gas sensors raised above obstructions and away from surface water. An integral safety cage gives extra protection should the unit be overturned. The tripod design allows the device to be stacked easily and an option with collapsible legs takes up even less space when stacked.

The on-board display is large enough to be seen at a distance and shows gas levels for all four channels simultaneously, making it easy to track multiple gas hazards.

Sensors are available for oxygen, flammable gas and all toxic gases commonly encountered in industry.

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