MC600 Multi-Channel Controller: Characterizing A Multi-Channel Controller For Hydrocarbon, H2S, And Toxic Gas Detection And Monitoring
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Throughout industry — from chemical and petrochemical processing to automotive manufacture, hospitals, water and wastewater utilities, and pulp and paper mills — workplaces have the potential to be exposed to toxic gases, combustible gases and vapors, and oxygen deficiency. In many cases, the primary line of defense in protecting workers and equipment from these atmospheric hazards is fixed-point gas detection safety systems. These systems typically consist of one or more catalytic-bead (CB), metal oxide semiconductor (MOS), infrared (IR) or electrochemical (EC) sensor(s) strategically placed at sensitive locations throughout the facility. In the event of a condition outside acceptable detection limits (an alarm), gas exposure data is communicated via hard wiring to a command or control station using either analog or digital signals.
While many of these systems rely on traditional 4-20 mA current loops for their operation, their electronics are often complemented by serial communications and networking. General Monitors' new full-featured MC600 microprocessor-based controller is an example of an advanced safety system that offers industry a new standard in combustible and toxic gas detection and monitoring. By combining analog technology with new digital protocols, important safety concepts have been both maintained and/or improved. These include (1) greater reliability and operational flexibility, (2) more rapid response and recovery, (3) easy availability of process data, and (4) reduced installation, calibration and maintenance concerns. General Monitors, developer of the MC600 controller, has been a leading-edge manufacturer of combustible gas, toxic gas and flame detection monitoring products of the highest quality since its founding in 1961. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1995 and is ISO 9001:2000 compliant. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company also maintains a facility in Galway, Ireland to serve the EU community. Additional sales and service offices are located in Singapore, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Houston, Texas.
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