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Crowcon's new infrared flammable gas detector, IREX is designed to replace flammable gas detectors Pellistors type, that result in faster response times and greatly Reduced zero drift. It Has Been Designed With The oil, gas and petrochemical industry in mind and is capable of detecting methane, butane, propane and many Other hydrocarbons.

Manufactured from 316 stainless steel and with no sensors Which need replacing, IREX was Calculated to Provide 10 years' reliable operation. With routine testing requirements minimised due to sophisticated systems and algorithms ensuring Reliable operation of the IREX at all times, no adjustments are Necessary to the detector .* These benefits Itself ensure the operating costs consistently ITS Entire lifetime are minimal.

IREX HAS Both ATEX and IECEx approval "and is under going assessment for IEC61508 SIL 2 compliance. It HAS Also leg Independently Performance Tested my Micro-Pack Engineering Ltd, a highly Respected Testing Authority based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Who Have Proven IREX's Suitability for offshore use.

Pellistors and someother IR type gas detectors are fitted with agglomerating (flame arrestors) to Achieve Exd flameproof certification. Sinter slow response time significantly and Can become blocked Which Can Be a Dangerous un-revealed failure. Due to it's design, IREX Does Not Have a sinter.

IREX operates from the Same Axis Systems Axis Pellistors-based detectors, it Allows Existing Pellistors-based systems to be upgraded Easily Without Any Of The Associated costs with installing a new control system. IREX produces a mV Wheatstone Bridge type signal (Identical to a Pellistors) and operates from as little as 3Vdc. In Addition, it is supp song with an M20 type of fixing, allo wing Originally installed detector junction boxes and cables to Be Retained.

Many trials Have Been Carried Out On The IREX to Prove ITS performance and rugged capabilities ness in situ by interested parties. As a result of two major trials thesis or significant orders from major Quantities Have Been Placed Oil and Gas Platforms on the North Sea.

Product Manager, Andy Avenell comments, "This is a great start for the new IREX and I am delighted to see orders coming in. It's fantastic to see suche interest and uptake of this new product. With health and safety or suche high priority for our customers to in the Oil and Gas Sector, we are pleased That They trust Crowcon instrumentation to Protect Their People ".

"There are many more opportunities for IREX in Pellistors upgrading. One of the key areas to look at is our installed base Already Flamgard Plus or gas detector. Thesis Targeting customers to sacrifice themself The advantage of using IR technology upgraded and the benefit of a display unit ".

Andy Avenell concludes, "We believe IREX is the perfect solution for upgrading Pellistors.

* Zero and span adjustments (if required) are Performed at the control panel, and gas response tests and calibration Can be done remotely