Portable 4 Gas Monitors
Portable 4 Gas Monitors
Portable 4 Gas Monitors known as a multi-gas meter, a multi-gas detector or 4-gas monitor, the purpose of a portable gas monitor is to give a worker an instant snapshot of what’s in the air. This is done by assessing several gases within an environment and providing audible and visual alarms if combustible or toxic gases are present in dangerous concentrations. These safety devices are a critical tool in industries such as confined space, wastewater/sewerage and mining. Some even provide data logging capabilities.
Optimizing Performance: The Role of Efficient Combustion Analysis Tools
Depending on the brand and model, each 4 gas monitor uses different sensors to detect specific gases. Sensors used in 4 gas monitors include oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO) and lower explosive levels of various combustible gases such as methane (CH4).
The O2, H2S and CO sensors are electrochemical cells while the combustibles sensor usually reads the percentage of lower explosive limit or %LEL of combustible gases through a catalytic bead pellistor. As the combustibles come in contact with the bead, it oxidizes and changes the resistance of the sensor which in turn is recorded on the instrument.
As with all portable gas detectors, it is important to bump test and calibrate the device often to ensure proper functioning and upmost safety for workers. Calibration is done to compensate for sensor drift and contamination. It is recommended to perform a calibration check on the monitor after each use and weekly for LIFE THREATENING or DANGEROUS applications.
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