Ammonia Gas Sensor utilizes smart sensor technology.

Sierra Monitor Corporation Apr 28, 2011

Press Release Summary:

Offered with cast aluminum or 316 stainless steel enclosure for hazardous areas, Model 5100-25-IT is network-enabled with choice of outputs, including 4-20 mA, serial RS-485 Modbus RTU interface, or optional 8 A integral relays. Unit features 8-character, fixed and scrolling LED display and extended calibration frequencies that only require calibration every 6 months. To meet unique application requirements, remote sensor configuration option is available.

Original Press Release:

Sierra Monitor Ammonia Smart Gas Sensor

The new Sierra Monitor Model 5100-25-IT Ammonia Gas Sensor Module utilizes smart sensor technology to provide the user with more than just another ammonia gas sensor.

This network-enabled gas detector includes:

Extended calibration frequencies only requiring calibration every 6 months, cutting normal calibration requirements in half

Non-intrusive, one-person calibration for easy calibration

User-friendly, 8-character, fixed and scrolling LED display for ease of set-up with understandable menus

Network-enabled with a choice or combination of outputs:
- 4-20 mA
- Serial RS-485 Modbus RTU interface
- Optional 8-amp integral relays

Remote sensor configuration option to meet unique applications requirements

Cast aluminum or 316 Stainless Steel enclosures for hazardous area.

Ammonia is a colorless gas with a very pungent odor that can cause serious damage to lungs, eyes and skin. It is used in many industrial refrigeration systems, chemical production facilities, fertilizer production, agriculture, meat packing and food processing facilities.

For more information about the IT Series visit our website at: www.sierramonitor.com.

About Sierra Monitor Corporation

Sierra Monitor Corporation manufactures and integrates hazardous gas monitoring systems for industrial safety applications. With almost 30 years experience and over 15,000 installations of fixed gas monitoring systems Sierra Monitor is a technology leader in the industry. Sierra Monitor's accomplishments include the first digital bi-directional multi-drop communication bus between sensors and controller, the first serial Modbus communication output for plant-wide systems, the first interface to third party legacy sensors and devices and the first cost-effective web-based graphical system for monitoring plant-wide hazardous gas conditions.

For further information contact Stephen R. Ferree, Director of Marketing, Sierra Monitor Corporation, 1991 Tarob Court, Milpitas, CA 95035, 408-964-4450, toll free: 800-727-4377, Email: sferree@sierramonitor.com