Dual sensor reduces wiring, conduit and installation costs
MSA
The MSA Ultima X5000 Gas Monitor (photo) combines two sensor inputs (using the company’s electrochemical, catalytic-bead or infrared sensors) into one transmission, doubling the available coverage. This new device replaces the company’s Ultima X, and eliminates the need for specialized set-up tools or a separate controller. It can be operated from the two touch buttons on its organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, or wirelessly via a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet from up to 75 ft away. The company’s TruCal technology is available on select XCell gas sensors, which can extend calibration cycles by up to 18 months to reduce maintenance costs. This allows sensor failures to be detected without applying calibration gas, and compensates for drift due to environmental changes, says the company. — MSA, Pittsburgh, Pa.