Instantly detect pressurized gas leaks with this high-precision, omni-direction acoustic detector utilizing Gassonic® ultrasonic technology. Works even when traditional methods of gas detection are unsuitable or dependent on ventilation. The Observer-i UGLD provides an industry-leading detection range (up to 28 m) reducing the number of detectors required.
Made in USA. brand MSA Safety, model OBSERVER i
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Applications
• Floating Production Storage
and Offloading Vessels (FPSOs)
• Gas Compressor and Metering Stations
• Gas Storage Facilities
• Hydrogen Storage Facilities
• LNG / GTL Trains
• LNG Re-gasification Plants
• Offshore and Onshore Oil and Gas Installations
• Petrochemical Processing Plants
Features | Benefits |
ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK (ANN) | Improved detection range and background noise rejection prevents false alarms |
SENSSONIC™ INTEGRATED ACOUSTIC SELF-TEST | Failsafe operation |
ONE-PERSON ACOUSTIC SOUND CHECK WITH TRACEABLE PORTABLE TEST UNIT | High reliability and trouble free maintenance |
HART AND MODBUS | Provides complete status and control capability in the control room |
EVENT LOGGING | Stores fault, sound check, calibration, and alarm event history |
DETECTS GAS LEAKS FROM 2 BAR (29 PSI) PRESSURE | Very small gas leaks can be detected quickly |
Electrical Specifications | |
INPUT POWER | 15–36 VDC, 250 mA max.
24 VDC, 170 mA nominal |
RELAY RATINGS (OPTIONAL) | 8 A @ 250 VAC |
CURRENT OUTPUT (SINK OR SOURCE) | Status Indications:
0 mA: Start up, no power 1 mA: Pulsed acoustic error 3 mA: Unit inhibit Classic Mode: 4–20 mA, 40–120 dB (u) ANN Mode: 4–12 mA, 40–120 dB (u) 16 mA, warning 20 mA, alarm |
EMC/RFI | EMC Directive 2014/30/EU EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4 |
SERIAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION | HART, Modbus |
CABLE REQUIREMENTS | Max. cable length between Observer-i and power source @ 24 VDC (20 ohm) 2.08 mm2 (14 AWG) – 1,809 m (5,928 ft) |
Environmental Specifications | |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE | –40°C to 60°C (–40°F to 140°F) |
OPERATING HUMIDITY RANGE | 10–95% RH, non-condensing |
Mechanical Specifications | |
HOUSING | Stainless Steel AISI 316L |
DIMENSIONS | 203 x 203 x 201 mm (7.99 x 7.99 x 7.91 in) |
WEIGHT | 7.5 kg (16.6 lbs) |
CONDUIT ENTRIES | M20 x 1.5 (additional ¾“ NPT adapter available) |
MOUNTING HOLES | 2 x mounting screws – M8 x 19 max |
INGRESS PROTECTION | IP66 / Type 4X |
STANDARD CONFIGURATION | OBSERVER i-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
Gas Name
|
Carbon Dioxide
Ethylene Hydrogen Sulfide Methane Ethane Helium Hydrogen Propane Propylene |
System Specifications | |
DETECTOR TYPE | Ultrasonic (acoustic) gas leak detector |
BACKGROUND NOISE REJECTION METHOD | Artificial Neural Network (ANN) |
GAS LEAK
RECOGNITION METHOD |
Artificial Neural Network (ANN) |
MIN. ACOUSTIC DET. FREQUENCY
(ANN MODE) |
12 kHz |
MIN. DETECTION
LIMIT |
40 dB (u) |
ACCURACY | ±3 dB |
SELF-TEST | Performed every 15 minutes |
MIN. PRESSURE REQUIREMENT | 2 BAR (29 psi) |
DETECTOR
COVERAGE (REF. METHANE) |
Enhanced Mode (ANN) (@ 0.1 kg/sec):
FQHI setting (59 dB ANN sensitivity level): 17 meters (56 ft.) Default Ultra-high to medium background noise FQLO setting (54 dB ANN sensitivity level): 28 meters (92 ft.) Medium to low background noise Classic Mode (@ 0.1 kg/sec): Ultra-high: 7 meters (23 ft.) w/84 dB T.L. High: 12 meters (39 ft.) w/74 dB T.L. Medium: 18 meters (59 ft.) w/64 dB T.L. Low: 24 meters (79 ft.) w/54 dB T.L. |
RESPONSE TIME | < 1 s (speed of sound) |
APPROVALS CLASSIFICATION | ATEX/IECEx:
II 2 G D Ex db ia IIB+H2 T6 Gb, Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db CSA: Ex d ia IIB+H2 Gb T6, Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db FM/CSA: Class I, Div. 1, 2 Groups B,C,D; Class II, Div. 1, 2 Groups E,F,G; Class III, T5 (Ta = –40°C to +60°C) |
APPROVALS | ATEX, CE, UKEx, CSA, FM, IECEx, Inmetro, SANS
HART 6.0 registered FM certified to IEC 61508 (SIL 3) |
ACCESSORIES | 1701 Test and Calibration Unit |
DEVICE DRIVERS | DDL, DTM available here |
WARRANTY | 2 years |
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See also: Gas detectors & analysers