Following the checks carried out when operations resumed, attention now turns to systems facing increased use. Gas detection and maintenance support safety throughout the season.
As autumn arrives, heating systems gradually return to operation. In businesses, apartment buildings, schools and hospitality facilities, boiler rooms and technical rooms play a central role in keeping activities running and maintaining indoor comfort.
After focusing September on checks before reopening, October is the time to concentrate on safety during normal system operation.
Rooms visited less frequently, systems that need monitoring
Technical rooms house essential equipment, but are often accessed only for inspections and maintenance. As a result, people may not immediately notice any abnormalities.
An appropriate detection system monitors the presence of the gas it is designed to detect and signals situations requiring attention.
SGM595: detecting combustible gas leaks
The SGM595 conventional gas sensor, featuring a catalytic sensing element and IP55 protection, is available for detecting methane, LPG and other gases covered by the range. Connected to a compatible Beinat control unit, it integrates explosive gas monitoring into the installation’s safety system. It includes self-diagnostic and automatic calibration functions.
The choice of version and installation position must take into account the gas to be detected and the characteristics of the room.
Environmental conditions make a difference
Temperature, dust and humidity are factors to consider when selecting devices. A solution must suit both the gas present and the conditions in which it will operate.
SGM600: a solution for boiler rooms and environments with high temperatures
Beinat recommends the SGM600 sensor for industrial applications, boiler rooms and industrial kitchens. Depending on the version, it detects methane or LPG and features IP66 protection and an operating temperature of up to 60 °C: characteristics to consider in environments requiring these specifications.
Combustible gases and carbon monoxide: different risks
Combustible gas leaks and the presence of carbon monoxide require dedicated devices. It is therefore necessary to check which gases each sensor can actually detect.
CO100/Ar: a dedicated carbon monoxide sensor
The CO100/Ar sensor uses an electrochemical cell to detect carbon monoxide and features IP66/67 protection. It has a 4–20 mA output for connection to compatible control units and relays for managing the device’s signalling functions. It therefore allows dedicated CO monitoring to complement combustible gas detection when required by the system design.
From detection to alarm management
In installations with several monitoring points, the control unit collects information from the sensors and manages the signals.
GS300-Mc: up to three sensors in one system
The GS300-Mc control unit manages one to three remote sensors with a 4–20 mA signal to monitor explosive gases, toxic gases or oxygen, depending on the connected sensors. Its display changes colour to distinguish normal operation, alarm and fault conditions, making the system status easier to read.
A configuration with dedicated combustible gas and carbon monoxide sensors can therefore bring the monitoring of different risks together in the same control unit, according to the installation’s requirements.
Safety continues throughout the season
The checks performed when operations resumed are the first step in an ongoing process.
Throughout the operating period, it is important to follow the maintenance schedule, pay attention to fault indications and check the system after changes to the installation or its surroundings.
Devices with self-diagnostic or automatic calibration functions also require the checks specified by the manufacturer. Gas detection complements the maintenance of equipment and ventilation systems, helping to protect people and facilities.
Preparing systems for the colder season with Beinat
From a sensor dedicated to a specific gas to a control unit managing several detection points, selecting a solution starts with practical requirements: the gases to monitor, environmental conditions and required functions.
Are you designing or upgrading gas detection in a technical room or boiler room? Contact Beinat to identify the devices best suited to your application.
