CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 6,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) announced today
the release of two new Bluetooth®*-connected gas
detectors that can deliver continuous monitoring for dangerous
gases even in fog, rain, snow and other inclement weather, helping
facilities keep their oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical and
other workers and industrial sites safe.
The new Honeywell Searchline Excel™ Plus and Searchline
Excel™ Edge are the next generation of open path gas detectors
that use advanced optics and high-powered infrared technology,
allowing the devices to stay online in weather conditions with
worse visibility and at longer distances than before. The new gas
detectors also feature Bluetooth connectivity that allow quicker
and easier device maintenance and calibration for plant
personnel.
"Protecting worksites and workers is the No. 1 priority for any
business," said Jason Winburn,
senior product manager, Honeywell Gas Analysis and Safety.
"Honeywell's Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge can
continuously monitor for leaks even in poor weather, giving plant
operators peace of mind knowing that their gas detection system can
withstand various outdoor conditions."
Many traditional open path, fixed gas detectors and monitors can
be vulnerable to weather conditions such as fog, rain, snow and
mist. In these instances, open path detector signals can be
blocked, bringing devices offline and unable to monitor for harmful
flammable hydrocarbon gases. With Honeywell's advanced optics and
Near Band Infrared absorption technology built into the Searchline
devices, they have the ability penetrate through thick fog with
minimal visibility.
Additionally, both the Searchline Excel Plus and Edge feature
Bluetooth connectivity. These gas detectors can be paired with the
Honeywell Fixed Platform App, offering simplified maintenance and
testing procedures, which in turn means more efficient and safer
performance checks. For example, because workers can use their
mobile devices from up to 20 meters away, or approximately 60 feet,
to conduct maintenance checks, they do not need to regularly climb
on high ladders and risk falling to check devices located high off
the ground.
Open path gas detectors play an important role in a facility's
fixed gas detection system, creating an invisible line that senses
gases passing between the device's transmitter and receiver. The
Searchline Excel Plus monitors short and mid-range applications
from 2 to 120 meters (6 to 393 feet), allowing workers to monitor
specific areas or equipment for continuous safety applications.
The Searchline Excel Edge provides long range perimeter or fence
line monitoring from 60 to 330 meters (196 to 1,083 feet). Along
with wind direction and speed, worksite employees can both monitor
whether their facility could be emitting harmful gases into
neighboring areas or if neighboring plants may have leaks of their
own that are crossing onto the facility's property and need to be
addressed. In both instances, monitoring for gas emissions shows
environmental due diligence and can be a factor in avoiding or
reducing costly fines and litigation.
For more than 50 years, Honeywell has developed innovative gas
detection solutions and analytics software to protect workers in
challenging conditions across a wide range of industries.
Honeywell's wide range of technologies and devices – gas detectors,
flame detectors, natural gas alarms – provide hazard mitigation,
life protection and environmental stewardship for workers and
worksites globally.
Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) provides
products, software and connected solutions that improve
productivity, workplace safety and asset performance for our
customers across the globe. Honeywell delivers on this promise
through industry-leading mobile devices, software, cloud technology
and automation solutions; the broadest range of personal protective
equipment and gas detection technology; and custom-engineered
sensors, switches and controls. For more information, please visit:
sps.honeywell.com.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology
company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include
aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings
and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies
help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and
workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and
more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell,
please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
* Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth Special Interest
Group.
Contacts:
Media
Caroline
Morelock
704-589-6664
Caroline.Morelock@Honeywell.com
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