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News Release from: Casella CEL | Subject: Intrinsically safe portable instruments
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 April 2005
Four new intrinsically safe air and
noise monitors
Casella CEL is launching four new ATEX-approved, intrinsically safe (IS), portable instruments for monitoring all aspects of occupational and environmental parameters across most industry sectors.
Casella CEL, the specialist provider of workplace monitoring technologies, is launching four new ATEX-approved, intrinsically safe (IS), portable instruments: the VOC Pro Air Monitor, Apex Personal Sampling Pump, the CEL-300 Noise Dosimeter and the Microdust 880 handheld dust monitor, for monitoring all aspects of occupational and environmental parameters across most industry sectors The VOC Pro is a new ATEX and UL certified, handheld, photoionisation monitor that can quickly and accurately detect levels of total VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in potentially explosive atmospheres
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Jan 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Key features of the VOC Pro include: VOC Pro complies with North America (UL: Class 1, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D) and Europe (ATEX EEx ib IIC T4 II 2 G) standards, deeming it acceptable for use in potentially explosive environments; VOC Pro detects VOCs from a range of 0.1 to 2000ppm (parts per million), extendible to 20,000ppm with a dilution probe; it uses a 10.6eV lamp as standard, with an optional 11.7eV version for ionising chlorinated compounds; a datalogger memory with 15,000 data points; an operating temperature range of 0C to 40C (32F to 105F); operating humidity of 0 to 95 per cent relative humidity (non condensing); a response time of less than three seconds; an accuracy of +/-10 per cent or +/-2ppm, whichever is greater; a battery capacity of eight hours; and detectable compounds that include aromatics (benzene, toluene, naphthalene), unsaturated hydrocarbons (acetylene, ethylene, 1,3-butadiene), chlorinated hydrocarbons (vinyl chloride, chloroform, trichloroethylene, methylene chloride), ketones (acetone, methyl ethylketone, methyl isobutylketone), alcohols (methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-butanol) and organic fuels (gasoline and jet fuels).
Applications for the VOC Pro include: health and safety monitoring; COSHH and OSHA compliance; ambient air monitoring; boundary and fenceline monitoring; forensic investigations; contaminated land surveys; emergency and incidence response; anaesthetic gas surveys; and chemical storage and transportation.
In response to overwhelming customer demand, the new IS version of Casella's market-leading Apex Personal Sampling Pump range allows employers to undertake personal and area sampling for dusts, fumes, gases, vapours and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This easy-to-use, versatile and robust range is fully compliant with both UL and ATEX standards - indeed, it is claimed to be the first UK-manufactured personal air sampling range of pumps to be granted these approvals.
Key features of the Apex Standard IS and the Programmable (Pro) IS version include: as well as holding UL and ATEX approvals, all models comply with EN 1232, MDHS 14/3 and NIOSH 0600 and are accompanied by a full range of sampling accessories; outstanding 20 hour run time at 2 litres/minute (charging batteries for 1.5 hours provides 8 hours of operation and a full charge takes less than 4.5 hours); extensive flow range from 5ml to 4 litres/minute; operators can undertake both high-flow sampling through filters and low-flow sampling via tubes for solvent sampling applications, catering for all gas, vapour and dust sampling scenarios; digital flow control technology gives accurate readings of <+/-3 per cent, allowing up to one month between calibrations and long-term stability; a gas bag 'grab' sampling option is also available, suitable for boundary sampling; a large LCD displays real-time flow rate, volume and temperature, suitable for record keeping; and a data logging version (Pro) is available with infrared downloading, where audible visual alarms are recorded.
Applications for the Apex Standard IS and the Programmable (Pro) IS version include occupational health and safety monitoring (particulates in the breathing zone).
A new IS version of Casella's market-leading CEL-320 and CEL-360 series noise dosimeters allows individuals to carry out personal noise dosimetry in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Rugged and simple to use, this instrument is compliant with ATEX standards, making it what is said to be the first UK-manufactured noise dosimeter to be granted this approval.
The CEL-300 series of dosimeters has been designed to be intuitive, with all the necessary international noise dose standards built in, so no setup is required.
Data from the instruments is easy to download, giving standard noise dose reports and time history data, allowing noise exposure to be pinpointed to specific activities during the day.
The CEL-300 series instruments can also be converted into sound level meters by simply changing the microphone, allowing the units to be used for general noise surveys within the same hazardous environments.
The dosimeters exceed international standards for acoustic and electro-acoustic test methods and performance requirements.
Key features of the CEL-300 series noise dosimeter include: dual functionality (can be used as a sound level meter or a dosimeter); pre-configured setups with international noise at work standards built in; easy to use, with no training required; compact and lightweight; rugged design; lockable keypad to prevent tampering; comprehensive software for reports and analysis; long battery life; and ATEX approved.
Applications for the CEL-300 series noise dosimeter include personal noise dosimetry, noise exposure measurements, general noise surveys, and selection of hearing protection.
The Microdust 880 is a handheld real-time dust monitor that is capable of giving instantaneous and time-averaged results of aerosol concentrations.
An LCD display has been combined with a microprocessor to provide a user-friendly interface with clear and versatile presentation of data and menus.
The Microdust 880 represents probably the most versatile real-time monitor available, with an incredible measurement capability in one compact and easy-to-use instrument.
The unit features calibration for zero and span, thereby ensuring it is easily maintained.
Key features of the Microdust 880 include: rechargeable batteries; an incredible measurement capability up to 2500 mgm-3; comprehensive data-logger; detachable probe for identification of problem areas; options for TSP, PM10, PM2.5 or ISO respirable measurement; calibration and zeroing equipment provided; and ATEX approved.
Applications for the Microdust 880 include occupational health and safety monitoring, walk-through surveys, site boundary monitoring and environmental measurements, industrial process monitoring , testing respiratory equipment and air filtration efficiency, and research activities.
Tony Myles, marketing director for Casella CEL, says: "We have designed these four new IS products to help employers meet increasing legislative requirements.
"Now employers can comply with COSHH and the SED, even in the most demanding hazardous environments.
"Because our new products meet so many needs, from legislation through to being user friendly in hazardous areas, we have coined them the 'Fab Four', as they will be music to the ears of many employers looking to meet their regulatory duties in a simple, easy-to-use and cost-efficient way.
"This range of products also allows us to enter into an even wider arena of air and noise monitoring scenarios".
* About Casella.
The Casella Group has been in operation for more than 200 years and currently comprises 17 companies with over 620 staff operating from 22 UK offices.
In addition, the Group has staff operating from offices in Bahrain, Nigeria, Spain and the USA and maintains a distributor network in over 60 countries worldwide.
The Casella Group consists of the following sub-divisions: Casella CEL (specialist providers of workplace monitoring technologies including noise, dust, gas and indoor air quality); Casella ETi (specialist providers of natural environment monitoring technologies including ambient gas, dust, noise, and meteorological systems); Casella Spain (sales and service for CEL and ETi); Casella USA (sales and service for CEL); Casella Stanger (full range natural environment consultancy services); Casella Winton (workplace environment services including indoor air quality, water hygiene, occupational hygiene, health and safety, asbestos and fire science and investigation); Casella Hazmat (asbestos management and testing); Casella Training (providers of in-house health, safety and environmental training as well as their new e-learning training package); Casella CRE (provides technical assistance for process-related problems and analytical laboratory services); and Casella International (takes all the above services and promotes them internationally).
For further information contact Casella CEL.
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