MeshGuard - Wireless Fixed Gas Detection by RAE Systems.
MeshGuard - is a rugged, battery-powered toxic gas detector integrated with a wireless mesh radio modem. MeshGuards can quickly be installed in hazardous locations, and remote readings are displayed on the is a rugged, battery-powered toxic gas detector integrated with a wireless mesh radio modem. MeshGuards can quickly be installed in hazardous locations, and remote readings are displayed on the FMC 2000 wireless controller. Automatic network configuration makes the MeshGuard a truly unique wireless solution for remote chemical detection in hazardous areas.
FMC 2000 - is a multi-channel controller with built-in modem designed for integration with RAE Systems’ wireless mesh network products. It is simple to install and operate, versatile, and dependable. Housed in stainless steel and equipped with a backup battery, the FMC 2000 is the ideal controller for MeshGuard systems used on drilling rigs and during plant maintenance operations requiring gas detection.
Applications:
- Oil and gas drilling operations
- Oil and gas production
- Plant maintenance turnarounds
- Industrial safety
- Tank farms
- Shipyards and maritime
Sensor Specifications:
|
Gas Monitor
|
Range |
Resolution |
Response Time T90 |
| Carbon Monoxide (CO) |
1-500 ppm |
1 ppm |
30 sec |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) |
0.1-100 ppm |
0.1 ppm |
20 sec |
| Flammables (LEL) |
0 to 100% LEL |
1% LEL |
15 sec |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) |
0.1 to 20 ppm |
0.1 ppm |
30 sec |
Detector Specifications:
| Size |
10.5" L x 3.7" W x 2.1" H (26.5cm x 9.5cm x 5.5cm) |
| Weight |
1.3 lbs (0.6kg) |
| Visual Alarm |
2 super-bright red LEDs |
| Audible Alarm |
90dB @ 30cm |
| Calibration |
Two-point field calibration |
| RF Frequency |
2.4GHz ISM Band, IEEE 802.15.4 standard compliant |
| Operating Range |
300 meters (line of sight) |
| Keypads |
Three operation and programming keys |
| Display |
Customized LCD (1" x 1.5" / 72mm x 108mm) with backlight |
| Power Supply |
Lithium Battery, +3.6V |
| Operation Time |
up to 6 months (Battery life will vary depending on Alarms conditions and temperature) |
| Operating Temperature |
-40° to 122° F (-40° to +50° C) for CO and H2S sensors |
| Humidity |
10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| IP Rating |
IP-65 |
| Certifications |
- US and Canada: CID1, Groups A, B, C, D, T4
- Europe: ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T4
- IECEx Ex ia IIC T4
Contact manufacturer for country-specific certification
|
| RF Certifications |
FCC Part 15
CE
SRRC (Pending) |
FMC 2000 Controller Specifications:
| Size |
9.5" W x 15.7" H x 3.7" D (24cm x 40cm x 9.3cm) |
| Weight |
14.3 lbs (6.5 kg), excluding mounting plate |
| LCD Displays |
5.7" 320 x 240 Black/White graphic LCD with backlight |
| Audible Alarm |
95dB@30cm (12") |
| Visual Alarm |
Super-bright red LED with enclosed cover |
| Keypads |
16 metal keys |
| Data Logging |
SD card (1GB) |
| Wireless |
2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4/ mesh radio |
| Wireless Detectors |
Supports up to 24 remote detectors |
| Relay |
5 SPDT relays (6A 250VAC) |
| Interface |
RS-485 Modbus RTU
Ethernet Modbus RTU |
| Housing |
Stainless steel |
| Power Supply |
85V to 264V |
| Backup Battery |
Rechargeable lead-acid battery 12V 2.8Ah
Up to 15 hours of operation |
| Operating Temperature |
-4° to 131° F (-20° to +55° C) |
| Approvals |
FCC: QNT-PT2400S20-A
CE EN 300320 (RTTE directive) |
| Humidity |
0% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
* Specifications are subject to change.
RAE Systems MeshGuard - Datasheet
RAE Systems MeshGuard - Deployment
RAE Systems MeshGuard - Oil & Gas Industry
RAE Systems FMC 2000 - Datasheet
Key Features:
- Mesh radio modem with automatic signal relay capability and 300m (1000 ft) communication between nodes
- Low power consumption with up to 6 months operation on replaceable battery
- Intrinsically safe C1D1, ATEX II 1G, IECEx Ex ia
- Designed for operation in extreme temperatures of -40° to 122° F (-40° to +50° C)
- Loud audio and bright visual alarms
- Large, easy-to-read continuous display of gas concentration in ppm
- Highly resistant to RFI and EMI
- IP-65 rated weather resistant, and splash guard equipped for sensor protection
- Small and lightweight, very fast to deploy
