Dependable Solutions
for Gas Detection
Combustibles/Flammables
Standard & Exotic Toxics
Oxygen Enrichment/Deficiency
Introduction to Sensidyne
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Established in 1983 - acquired by
Schauenburg GmbH in April 2008
– A multinational company with 37
locations worldwide
– Sensidyne is the instrumentation hub
for the Americas
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Expanded to new manufacturing
and corporate headquarters in
January, 2013
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Certified to ISO9001:2008
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Ongoing investment in product
development and sustaining
engineering
Sensidyne Fixed Gas Detection
Committed to providing the best
solutions for gas detection.
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Robust designs that are
hazardous area and performance
certified
Uncompromising dedication to the
highest level of quality.
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– Plant Is An ISO 9001:2008, EN
13485:2003 Certified Facility
Gas detection options certified to
SIL2 for hardware and software
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Predictive maintenance functions
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Universal instrument platforms
Quality Management System
structured & operated in
accordance with ISO 9001:2008
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Employees share responsibility
to provide products with
superior quality
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Customer satisfaction is our
highest priority
Providing Solutions to a Wide Range
of Industries and Applications
SensAlert ASI
Advanced Safety Integrity for confidence in every safety application.
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Enhanced design to ensure reliability
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Third-party SIL-2 certification
validating reliability
Sensors are performance tested
and certified
Sensor Test-On-Demand, with
on-board gas generator
Predictive sensor failure
Universal platform with Intrinsically
Safe sensor head
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Replace sensors without area
declassification or hot work permits
Shop calibrate then hot-swap gas sensors
in hazardous classified areas
Remote mount sensor up to 100 ft./30 m.
away without rigid conduit
RS485 Modbus RTU & HART
communication options and Standard 4-20
mA
SensAlert ASI
Unmatched application versatility and ease of use.
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Intelligent Plus Series sensors
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Flexible installation or retrofit
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Auto-recognition and set-up from sensor memory
Extensive sensor options for
Flammables/Combustibles, Toxics, and Oxygen
Compatible with all Plus Series sensor ranges and
technologies
Four records of calibration
Min/Max gas and temperature readings
2-wire and 3-wire transmitter models with
global performance approvals
Versatile installation and operation in
hazardous classified areas
Non-intrusive configuration and
maintenance interface
Configurable alarms & warnings for hazard notification
Wide-ranging application options
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Intrinsically Safe or Explosion Proof
installation configurations
Remote sensors and gassing, duct mount, and
sample draw
SensAlert ASI
Global approvals – FM, CSA, ATEX, and CE
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Intrinsic Safety
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IEC 60079-0:2006, IEC 60079-11:1999, IEC
60079-15:2007
SIL-2 Certified
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IEC 61508 SIL-2 Parts 1,2, & 3 Hardware &
Software. Certified for use in SIL-2
applications.
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NEC and CEC Class I Div 1, Grps A, B, C, D;
Class II Grps E, F, G; Class III T4
Flame Proof
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
IECEx
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Explosion Proof
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NEC and CEC Class I Div 1, Grps A, B, C, D;
Class II Grps E, F, G; Class III T4
ATEX EEx ia IIC T4 II 1 G
CE Mark
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ATEX EEx d[ia] IIC T4 II 2 [1] G
Non-Incendive
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NEC and CEC Class I Div 2,
Groups A, B, C, D; Class II Grps E, F, G; Class
III T4
ATEX EEx nC [ia] IIC T4 II 3 [1] G
Certificate of Compliance – SIL-2
Compliance
Certification for
Parts 1 – 3 for
General, Electrical,
and Software
SensAlert Plus
Universal platform gas detection transmitter for safety applications.
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Foundation for development
of SensAlert ASI
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Shares all features of SensAlert
ASI except:
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SIL2 Certification
Four calibration records
Menu driven contrast
adjustment
Rotatable enclosure options
Calibration due notification
SensAlarm Plus
Advanced all-in-one gas monitoring system for local and remote gas detection.
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Complete gas detection system
– Stand-alone single point AC or DC
powered gas detection system
– 1 or 2 double-flash strobes,
horn and reset button
– Optional battery back-up
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Application-flexible installation
and easy maintenance
– Non-intrusive configuration and
maintenance interface
– Remote sensor & gassing,
duct mount, or sample draw
– Mount sensor up to 100 ft./30 m.
away using 4 conductor cable
Shown in Dual Strobe Configuration
SensAlarm Plus
Convenience and performance in a single easy to use and install package.
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Intelligent Plus Series sensors for
Combustible and Toxic gases Oxygen
enrichment & deficiency
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Exceptional capability
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Shown in Single Strobe
Configuration
Percent remaining sensor life
Sensor auto-recognition and configuration
Uploads application parameters and
gas & alarm data
Time-stamped event and calibration data
Meets the demands of a many industrial
and heavy commercial applications
Supports Plus Series sensor
transportable calibration
Ideal for manufacturing, laboratories,
control rooms, and gas storage rooms
SensAir CMB
Cost effective, heavy duty combustible gas detector with enhanced poison resistance.
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High performance catalytic bead sensor
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Factory Mutual approved
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Enhanced poison resistance to Sulfides
and Silicon for continued monitoring in
contaminated environments
Long life sensor for
reduced ownership costs
Division 1 & Division 2 approval
ATEX Zone 1 & Zone 2 approval
Explosion-proof
316 stainless steel sensor housing
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High resistance to corrosion
Horizontal or vertical orientation options
Non-intrusive interface with display with
magnetic switches
SensAir CMB
Ultimate solution for OEM and high-volume applications.
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Easy installation and
maintenance
– Designed for flexible
installation in new facilities
or retrofit
– 3-wire, 4 – 20 mA output
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Bright RED three digit
LED display
– High-visibility indication of
gas concentration
– Blind transmitter available
– Six LEDs corresponding to
magnetic switches and alarms
SensAlert Alarm Annunciators
Added visual and audible annunciation for warning workers and supervisors.
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Local alarm annunciation
– Warning of gas hazard alarms to
nearby workers and supervisors
– Communicates warning to follow
alarm procedures or not to enter
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Single and dual strobe options
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Available power supply to
power transmitters
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Annunciation models available
general purpose (shown left) or
hazardous area approved
Sample Draw System
Approved solution for monitoring gas in remote or difficult to access applications.
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FM listed for NFPA 820 compliance
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Pumped or air aspirated versions
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Approved for remote sampling in
Class 1 Division 2 areas from
Class 1 Division 1 areas
Flexible solution to overcome
challenging gas detection applications
Decreases personnel time hazardous areas
Flow sensor with fail-safe relay
Internal power switch and flow adjustment
External flow indication and LED’s
24 VDC power source for gas detectors
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Power up to four transmitters
Allows for stand-alone system with the
addition of annunciation
SensAlert 4-Channel Controller
Four channel controller with smart features for SensAlert family transmitters.
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Ultimate companion for
SensAlert family gas detectors
– Automatic sensor recognition and
configuration for most Plus Sensors
– Easy push-button interface for
custom setup
– 24 VDC power source for up to
four gas detectors
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Application-flexible
– NEMA 4X fiberglass wall-mount
enclosure
– Single, dual, or non- strobe options
– Three alarm relays per channel
– Common fault relay
Model 9000 Dual & Quad
Two or four channel control panel for display and management of inputs.
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Easy management of two or
four channels of gas detection
– Internal relays for annunciation
or startup of hazard mitigation
sequence
– Graphic backlit LCD display
– Accepts two or four 4-20 mA
inputs
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Rich in features and capability
– RS-485 Modbus RTU output
– CSA approved for
Class 1 Division 2
– Discrete alarm relays
Model 7100 Eight or Sixteen Channel
Advanced control panel for display and management of inputs.
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Accepts eight or sixteen
gas detector inputs
– Monitors 8 or 16, 4-20 mA inputs
– Scaleable for future expansion
– Wall-mount enclosure or
rack-mount configuration
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Exceptional display & alarm logic
– Common alarms with
acknowledge function
– Discrete alarms with voting, grouping,
– full configuration and 24 hour trending
– Optional discrete 4-20 mA outputs
– Dual (Master and Slave)
RS-485 Modbus RTU outputs
Factory Commissioning & Service
Ensure safety through expert start-up, repair, calibration, and maintenance.
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Start-up and Commissioning
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Contracted on-site calibration or
maintenance
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On site start-up of equipment, functional
testing, initial calibration, and training of local
personnel
Routine calibration and maintenance services
by expert technicians
Sensor Calibration and Exchange Program
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Scheduled delivery of factory calibrated
sensors
Customer’s second set of sensors stored at
factory until next calibration interval
Sensors tested in Sensidyne’s Factory Mutual
(FM) approved lab
Sensors ship with calibration certificate
Accessories and Calibration
Tools to solve difficult gas detection applications and maintain calibration.
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Remote Sensor Mounting
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The unique ToD cell manually or
automatically bump tests the sensor at
user set intervals with a configurable
result notification
Rainshield
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Prevents wind blown water from
contacting the sensor and adversely
affecting performance
Duct Mount Fixture
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Provides general duct, vent hood, or air
intake monitoring for gases
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Snap in membrane protects sensor from
dust, particles, and reduces moisture
transients
Aspirated Sample Draw
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Used in sampling systems to present
sample to the gas sensor
Moisture/Particulate Barrier
Used with remote sensors for routine
calibration or bump testing from the
transmitter location
ToD™ Gas Generator
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Flow Through Cell (Flowblock)
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Extension kits are provided to mount
sensors high, low or in difficult locations
up to 100ft (30m)
Remote Calibration Adapters
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Uses an air aspirator to draw a sample
from a confined space, ceiling or other
difficult to access location
Pumped Sample Draw
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Same as above but employs a motorized
pump to draw a sample
Sensidyne Fixed Gas Detection
The most dependable solutions for gas detection.