ATEX Approved VOC Monitoring System

Multisensor Systems Ltd (UK) have announced the successful deployment of the MS1100-ATEX VOC and Hydrocarbon Monitor System, designed for ATEX Zone 2 environments. 

MS1100-ATEX is an event monitor, providing alarms at user set levels to provide protection from the build-up of harmful or explosive substances in the atmosphere or in water. Alarms can be used locally to drive either visual or audible devices and continuous monitoring can be implemented via a 4 – 20mA loop output.

The new product, a derivative of the successful MS1100-SYS, conforms to the requirements of Ex II 3 G Ex nA IIC T6 Gc and Ex II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T85oC Dc IP65.

The instrument is housed in an ATEX Zone 2 compliant stainless steel enclosure and uses advanced gas sensing technology and signal processing in detecting gases or volatiles in a sample tank, drain or from the environment.

The MS1100-ATEX is sensitive to low parts per billion (ppb) concentrations and its wide dynamic range allows it to be used in a wide variety of applications.

Unlike other methods of measuring VOCs the Multisensor range of systems do not require laboratory facilities nor do they employ any chemicals in implementation. This reduces running costs, servicing requirements and operator input, saving both time and money.

Requiring less than 25W in normal operation the system uses a single phase 90 – 240V AC or 24V DC power supply.

Multisensor Systems Ltd is a privately funded developer and supplier of highly sensitive instruments for the detection of environmentally harmful contaminants in water and air. Using a variety of different sensor types the company designs signal processing and interfacing hardware and software, to provide cost effective solutions to monitor and protect a variety of clean and waste water installations, conduct air monitoring and detect harmful organic chemicals .