Quantum Leap for Sensing Systems

Environmental monitoring and gas sensing is about to become a great deal easier in process industries as a result of a two-year development from Trolex. Mark Rowland, engineering manager at Trolex explains how the new system has been designed.

A wide choice of disparate equipment is presently available for sensing purposes and a typical fixed gas detection system is invariably integrated by a gas sensing consultant, or in the case of large companies, by a dedicated individual or department within the company who would have associated repairs capability, calibration and servicing equipment or would out-source all of this to a specialist support company. Often a full team of electronics and software experts would be required to deliver and support systems, particularly where datacomms or distributed multiple systems were involved. The creation of a system would often require the integration of sensors, controllers, alarms, standby batteries, cabling and accessories from separate suppliers and would need specialists to install and commission. Invariably, this process would continue with ongoing technical support throughout the life of the installation.