Gas and Chemical Sensors / Detectors
United Electric Controls' Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector Expanded to Include Enhanced Stability
Press Release Summary:
United Electric Controls has expanded the capabilities of their Vanguard series WirelessHART gas detectors. Key features include enhanced stability across temperature ranges, an expanded temperature operating range, improvedd handling of WirelessHART commands, and capability for interchangeable sensors. The Vanguard detectors are designed to interface with existing networks to provide contintous detection of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and methane (CH4) gases.
Original Press Release:
United Electric Controls Adds New Capabilities to Vanguard WirelessHART Gas Detector
Watertown, Mass. — Oct. 2, 2018 — United Electric Controls, a leading producer of safety, alarm and shutdown technology, has expanded the capabilities of its Vanguard WirelessHART gas detector. Highlights include an expanded temperature operating range, enhanced stability across temperature ranges, improved handling of WirelessHART commands, and capability for interchangeable sensors.
“As our customers begin to see return on investments in WirelessHART gas detection, they are looking to apply it in more diverse settings and applications. This latest Vanguard version meets customer demands for operation in more extreme climates and improved connectivity, while also providing a foundation on which they can add new capabilities in the future,” said Andrew Liptak, United Electric Controls Product Manager for Gas Detection.
The Vanguard Gas Detector interfaces with existing networks to provide continuous detection of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and methane (CH4) gases, which are among the most widely produced and most dangerous industrial gases. Among the highlights of the latest upgrade are expanded temperature range, improved zero stability over those ranges, and capability for interchangeable sensors.
- Broad operating temperature range. With new ambient operating temperatures from -40°C to 65°C, Vanguard sensors now have one of the highest operating ranges in the industry, making them suitable for extreme temperature ranges in areas such as India and Alaska.
- Enhanced zero stability. Minimal zero shift with changing ambient temperature reduces the chance of false alarms and provides faster connection to the gateway. Updated WirelessHART commands allow quicker connectivity to networks and commissioning of a gas detection system.
- Updated FlexSense firmware. New sensor interchangeable firmware will accept new sensors to measure additional gases without changing the base unit.
Additional upgrades include improvements in span repeatability over temperature, sensor stabilization time, and installation. United Electric Controls’ Vanguard Gas Detector Version 1.1 is available for immediate shipping.
About United Electric Controls
United Electric Controls (UE,) a privately held corporation founded in 1931 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, is a global supplier of toxic and combustible WirelessHART gas detectors, electronic transmitter-switches, pressure and temperature switches, transmitters, sensors and controls for the process, discrete, semiconductor, aerospace and defense industries. Focused on protecting equipment, processes, personnel and the environment, our products are critical for safety, alarm and shutdown functions with uncompromising quality produced from innovative design and superior lean manufacturing. For more information, call +1-617-926-1000 or visit the UE website at www.ueonline.com.
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United Electric Controls has upgraded operating temperature ranges, connectivity and expandability of its Vanguard WirelessHART gas detector.
