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MeshGuard
 
Overview

MeshGuard is a rugged, battery-powered toxic gas detector integrated with a wireless mesh radio modem. MeshGuards can quickly be installed in hazardous locations, and remote readings are displayed on the FMC 2000 wireless controller. Automatic network configuration makes the MeshGuard a truly unique wireless solution for remote chemical detection in hazardous areas.
 

Key Features

  • Mesh radio modem with automatic signal relay capability and 300m (1000 ft) communication between nodes

  • Low power consumption with up to 6 months operation on replaceable battery

  • Intrinsically safe C1D1, ATEX II 1G, IECEx Ex ia

  • Designed for operation in extreme temperatures of -40° to 122° F (-40° to +50° C)

  • Loud audio and bright visual alarms

  • Large, easy-to-read continuous display of gas concentration in ppm

  • Highly resistant to RFI and EMI

  • IP-65 rated weather resistant, and splash guard equipped for sensor protection

  • Small and lightweight, very fast to deploy

Specifications
 
Sensor Specifications

Gas Monitor

Range

Resolution

Response

Time T90

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

0-500 ppm

1 ppm

30 sec

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

0.1-100 ppm

0.1 ppm

20 sec

 
Detector Specifications

Size

10.5" L x 3.7" W x 2.1" H (26.5cm x 9.5cm x 5.5cm)

Weight

1.3 lbs (0.6kg)

Visual Alarm

2 super-bright red LEDs

Audible Alarm

90dB @ 30cm

Calibration

Two-point field calibration

RF Frequency

2.4GHz ISM Band, IEEE 802.15.4 standard compliant

Operating Range

300 meters (line of sight)

Keypads

Three operation and programming keys

Display

Customized LCD (1" x 1.5" / 72mm x 108mm) with backlight

Power Supply

Lithium Battery, +3.6V

Operation Time

up to 6 months (Battery life will vary depending on Alarms conditions and temperature)

Operating Temperature

-40° to 122° F (-40° to +50° C) for CO and H2S sensors

Humidity

10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

IP Rating

IP-65

Certifications

  • US and Canada: CID1, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 

  • Europe: ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4

  • IECEx Ex ia IIC T4

Contact manufacturer for country-specific certification

RF Certifications

FCC Part 15
CE
SRRC (Pending)

 
Applications
  • Oil and gas drilling operations

  • Oil and gas production

  • Plant maintenance turnarounds

  • Industrial safety

  • Tank farms

  • Shipyards and maritime

 

   
 

Download

 

 

MeshGuard Data Sheet (434 KB)

 

MeshGuard Manual (1.07 MB)

 

MeshGuard Network Deployment Guide (3.65 MB)

 

MeshGuard Basic User Training: 'Using the MeshGuard' (950 KB)

 

MeshGuard System User Training: 'MeshGuard Start-up Introduction' (1.1 MB)

 

AP-233: Wireless Mesh Gas Detection For Oil and Gas Exploration (109 KB)

   

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